VigilLink VLSP-18CTH14 User manual

VLSP-18CTH14
1x8 HDMI 1.4 Splitter over CAT 70m 10.2Gbps
VER 1.0

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manual for future reference.
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This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged
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surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the
life of your equipment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction. ....................................................................................... 1
2. Features. ............................................................................................. 1
3. Package Contents. ............................................................................ 1
4. Specifications. .................................................................................... 2
5. Operation Controls and Functions. ................................................... 3
5.1 Transmitter Panel. ......................................................................... 3
5.2 Receiver Panel.............................................................................. 4
5.3 IR Pin Definition ............................................................................. 5
6. EDID Mode. ......................................................................................... 6
7. Application Example. ........................................................................ 7

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1. Introduction
This HDMI 1x8 Splitter can distribute 1 HDMI source signal to any 8 display
devices. Support video resolution up to 4K2K@30Hz 4:4:4. It is designed
with1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI loop output, and 8 CAT outputs. The HDMI signal
transmission distance can be extended up to 131ft / 40 meters at the
resolution of 4K30Hz, or 230ft / 70 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single CAT6
cable. The product supports one-way IR control signal pass-through and
advanced EDID management. It also supports a one-way POC function.
2. Features
☆ HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 compliant
☆ Video resolution up to 4K2K@30Hz (4:4:4) 8-bit
☆ Supports audio formats: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD
Master Audio
☆ Extends the signal transmission distance up to 131ft / 40 meters at the
resolution of 4K30Hz, or 230ft / 70 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single
CAT6 cable
☆ Supports 1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI loop output, and 8 CAT outputs.
☆ Advanced EDID management
☆ Supports 12V POC function (only from transmitter to receiver)
☆ Compact design for easy and flexible installation
3. Package Contents
① 1 × HDMI 1×8 Splitter
② 8 × CAT Receiver
③ 1 × IR Blaster Cable (1.5 meters)
④ 8 × IR Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
⑤ 2 × Mounting Ear
⑥ 1 × 12V/2.5A DC Locking Power Adapter
⑦ 8 × Machine Screw (KM3*4)
⑧ 1 × User Manual

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4. Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 1.4
HDCP Compliance HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth
297MHz/10.2Gbps
Video Resolution
480i ~1080p50/60Hz, 4Kx2K@30Hz
(
4
：
4
：
4
)
Color Depth
8-bit,10-bit,12-bit (1080p@60Hz); 8-bit (4K30Hz)
Color Space
RGB, YCbCr_4:4:4/4:2:2. YUV_4:2:0
Audio Formats
LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master
Audio
Transmission Distance 1080P@60--70M, 4K30 --40M
ESD Protection
Human body model—±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &
±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Transmitter
Input: 1×HDMI IN [Type A, 19-pin female]
Outputs: 1×HDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female]
8x CAT OUT [RJ45]
Controls: 1× IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x EDID DIP switch [4-pin]
1x Update [Micro USB]
Receiver
Inputs: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x CAT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]
Output: 1x HDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
Transmitter: 295mm (W) × 82mm (D) × 18mm (H)
Receiver: 79.5mm (W) × 69mm (D) × 16.5mm (H)
Weight Transmitter: 628g; Receiver: 130g
Power Supply
12V/2.5A DC Power
(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/RoHs certificated)
Power Consumption
19.2W
Operation Temp. 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)

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5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Transmitter Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1POWER LED
When the Transmitter is powered on, the red power LED
will be on.
2CAT
OUT (1~8)
Connect to the CAT port of the Receiver with a CAT6
cable.
3Power LED
(Green)
Transmitter supports one-way POC function. When it
supplies power to the Receiver through a CAT cable, the
Power LED will be on.
4
Data Signal
Indicator
(Yellow)
▪Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.
5HDMI OUT
HDMI loop output port, connect to the HDMI display
device such as TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable.
6HDMI IN
HDMI input port, connect to HDMI source device such as
DVD or set-top box with an HDMI cable.
7IR OUT
Connect to IR blaster cable, the IR signal is from “IR IN”
port of the Receiver.
8
EDID DIP
Switch
Used to set EDID mode. Please refer to Section “6. EDID
Mode” for details.
9UPDATE
Mini USB update port. Connect to PC for firmware
updating.
10 DC 12V DC 12V Power input port.
11
POWER
Switch
Press the switch to power on/off the device (“-” for on,
“o” for off).

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5.2 Receiver Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
HDMI OUT
HDMI signal output port. Connect to HDMI display
device such as HDTV.
2
IR IN
Connect to IR receiver cable, the IR signal will emit to
the IR OUT port of the transmitter.
3
CAT
CAT input port. Connect to the CAT output port of the
transmitter with a CAT6 cable.
4
Power LED
(Green)
When the Receiver is powered on, the LED will be on.
The device supports POC function, so the Receiver is
powered by the Transmitter through a CAT cable.
5
Data Signal
Indicator
(Yellow)
▪Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.

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5.3 IR Pin Definition
Note:
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the transmission
distance is 0-5 meters.
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 90 °, the transmission
distance is 0-8 meters.

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6. EDID Mode
The defined EDID setting list of the product is shown as below:
EDID Mode
EDID Description
0000
1080P, 2CH AUDIO
0001
1080P, DOLBY/DTS5.1
0010
1080P, HD AUDIO
0011
1080i, 2CH AUDIO
0100
1080i, DOLBY/DTS5.1
0101
1080i, HD AUDIO
0110
3D,1080P, 2CH AUDIO
0111
3D,1080P, DOLBY/DTS5.1
1000
3D,1080P, HD AUDIO
1001
4K30, 2CH AUDIO
1010
4K30, DOLBY/DTS5.1
1011
4K30, HD AUDIO
1100
Copy Loop Out
1101
720p, 2CH AUDIO
1110
720p, DOLBY/DTS5.1
1111
720p, HD AUDIO

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7. Application Example
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