Superio HDR-BOOST User manual
HDR-BOOST
4K/60Hz 4:4:4 HDR UHD+ HDMI Enhancer with 5V
Power Injection
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
•Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
•Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
•Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
•Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
•Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if
it is damaged.
•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
•To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
•Please completely disconnect the power when the unit is not in
use to avoid wasting electricity.
VERSION HISTORY
REV. DATE SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1 2019/04/29 Preliminary release
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ..........................................................5
2. Applications .........................................................5
3. Package Contents ...............................................5
4. System Requirements ..........................................5
5. Features ................................................................6
6. Operation Controls And Functions .....................7
6.1 Front Panel.......................................................7
6.2 Side Panel........................................................7
7. Connection Diagram...........................................8
8. Specifications .......................................................9
8.1 Technical Specifications ............................... 9
8.2 Video Specifications.................................... 10
8.3 Audio Specifications....................................12
8.3.1 Digital Audio ........................................12
8.4 Cable Specifications ................................... 12
9. Acronyms............................................................13
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1. INTRODUCTION
This 4K UHD HDMI to HDMI Enhancer with 5V Power Injection is an
advanced solution for HDMI signal extension and cascading. This unit
is designed to enhance and stabilize high-bandwidth HDMI signals for
cleaner transmission over long distances using multiple HDMI cables
without the need for external power. 4K signals may be extended
over distances up to 5M per cable segment with support for
cascading up to 4 times. This unit is powered by the 5V that
accompanies standard HDMI signals, however in situations where
additional 5V power is required (such as when cascading) it can be
added with the simple connection of an external USB power source.
This repeater complies with the advanced HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0
standards, as well as supporting the legacy HDCP 1.x and HDMI 1.x
standards. 4K UHD video sources, up to and including 4K@60Hz (4:4:4,
8-bit) as well as 10/12-bit sources with HDR are fully supported. Up to 8
channel LPCM digital audio as well as Bitstream and HD Bitstream
audio formats are supported as well. All functionality is automatic,
requiring no external controls.
2. APPLICATIONS
•HDMI Signal Extension
•HDMI Cable Cascading
•Adding 5V Support to Legacy HDMI Sources
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
•1× 4K UHD+ HDMI Enhancer
•1× Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•HDMI source equipment such as a media player, video game
console, PC, or set-top box
•HDMI receiving equipment such as an HDTV, monitor, or audio
amplifier
•The use of Premium High Speed HDMI cables is highly
recommended.
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5. FEATURES
•HDMI input and output supports 18Gbps 4K UHD with HDR signals
•HDCP 1.x and 2.2 compliant
•Supports UHD resolutions up to 4096×2160@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)
•Supports 12-bit Deep Color up to 1080p@60Hz
•Supports pass-through of audio formats including LPCM (Up to 8
channels), Bitstream, and HD Bitstream
•Supports CEC and ARC bypass
•Retiming capability allows for clean regenerated signals for
transmission.
•Supports external 5V power injection via Micro-USB power supply
(Optional)
•Supports up to 4 layers of cascading (5 cable segments)
Note: It is strongly suggested to use power injection on the first and
last unit when cascading.
•Compact design
Note: High quality 24AWG HDMI cable was used to verify cable
distance and cascading support limits. Different cable qualities
can result in different cable distance and cascading
performance.
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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
(1) HDMI IN Port: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a
media player, game console, or set-top box.
Note: This unit is directly powered by the 5V included with
standard HDMI signals. In some rare cases, an HDMI source may
not provide enough power. In those cases, external power must
be provided via the Micro-USB port.
(2) HDMI OUT Port: Connect to HDMI TVs, monitors, or amplifiers for
digital video and audio output.
6.2 Side Panel
(1) USB Port: Plug a 5V Micro-USB power supply into this port to inject
additional 5V power into the HDMI signal. (Optional)
Note: It is strongly suggested to use power injection on the first
and last unit when cascading.
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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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8. SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 Technical Specifications
HDMI Bandwidth 18Gbps
Input Ports 1×HDMI (Type-A)
Output Ports 1×HDMI (Type-A)
Voltage Injection Port 1×USB 2.0 (Micro-B)
ESD Protection (HBM) ±8kV (Air Discharge)
±4kV (Contact Discharge)
Dimensions (W×H×D) 65mm×10mm×24mm [All Inclusive]
Weight 15g
Chassis Material Plastic
Chassis Color Black
Operating Temperature 0˚C – 40˚C/32˚F – 104˚F
Storage Temperature -20˚C – 60˚C/-4˚F – 140˚F
Relative Humidity 20 – 90% RH (Non-condensing)
Power Consumption 0.75W
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8.2 Video Specifications
Supported Resolutions (Hz)
Input Output
HDMI HDMI
720×400p@70/85
640×480p@60/72/75/85
720×480i@60
720×480p@60
720×576i@50
720×576p@50
800×600p@56/60/72/75/85
848×480p@60
1024×768p@60/70/75/85
1152×864p@75
1280×720p@50/60
1280×768p@60/75/85
1280×800p@60/75/85
1280×960p@60/85
1280×1024p@60/75/85
1360×768p@60
1366×768p@60
1400×1050p@60
1440×900p@60/75
1600×900p@60RB
1600×1200p@60
1680×1050p@60
1920×1080i@50/60
1920×1080p@24/25/30
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Supported Resolutions (Hz)
Input Output
HDMI HDMI
1920×1080p@50/60
1920×1200p@60RB
2560×1440p@60RB
2560×1600p@60RB
2048×1080p@24/25/30
2048×1080p@50/60
3840×2160p@24/25/30
3840×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0)
3840×2160p@24, HDR10
3840×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0), HDR10
3840×2160p@50/60
4096×2160p@24/25/30
4096×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0)
4096×2160p@24, HDR10
4096×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0), HDR10
4096×2160p@50/60
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8.3 Audio Specifications
8.3.1 Digital Audio
HDMI Input / Output
LPCM
Max Channels 8 Channels
Sampling Rate (kHz) 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bitstream
Supported Formats Standard & High-Definition
8.4 Cable Specifications
Cable Length
1080p 4K30 4K60
8-bit 12-bit
(4:4:4)
8-bit
(4:4:4)
8-bit
High Speed HDMI Cable
HDMI Input 15m 10m 5m
HDMI Output 15m 10m 5m
Bandwidth Category Examples:
•1080p (FHD Video)
-Up to 1080p@60Hz, 12-bit color
-Data rates lower than 5.3Gbps or below 225MHz TMDS clock
•4K30 (UHD Video)
-4K@24/25/30Hz & 4K@50/60Hz (4:2:0), 8-bit color
-Data rates higher than 5.3Gbps or above 225MHz TMDS clock
but below 10.2Gbps
•4K60 (UHD+ Video)
-4K@50/60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)
-4K@50/60Hz (4:2:0, 10-bit HDR)
-Data rates higher than 10.2Gbps
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9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM
ARC Audio Return Channel
AV Audio/Video
AVR Audio/Video Receiver or Recorder
CEC Consumer Electronics Control
DVI Digital Visual Interface
EDID Extended Display Identification Data
HD High-Definition
HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface
HDR High Dynamic Range
HDTV High-Definition Television
LPCM Linear Pulse-Code Modulation
PC Personal Computer
UHD Ultra-High-Definition (10.2Gbps)
UHD+ Ultra-High-Definition Plus (18Gbps)
UHDTV Ultra-High-Definition Television
USB Universal Serial Bus
VGA Video Graphics Array
WUXGA (RB) Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array
(Reduced Blanking)
XGA Extended Graphics Array
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