Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GTB-HDFST-148-BLK Gefen
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www.gefentoolbox.com 1:8 Splitter for HDMI ® with FST GTB-HDFST-148 GTB-HDFST-148-BLK User Manual.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The GefenT oolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST 7 EDID Management 7 Understanding E.
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenT oolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST . Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. About Gefen We specialize in total integration for your home theater , while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware.
2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI WITH FST • EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions and audio formats supported. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A/V signal it outputs.
3 Supported HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby T rueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • Lip Sync General Features • Simultaneously displays a single Hi-Def source on up to 8 HDTV displays without signal loss.
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5 1 HDMI Output Ports 1-8 Connect HDMI-compliant display device(s) to any of these output ports. 2 Fast / Slow Switch Switches between Fast and Slow Switching. See page 12 for more information. 3 Audio Channel Selection Switch This switch will modify the EDID to specify the number of supported audio channels when using the INTERNAL EDID mode.
6 CONNECTING AND OPERA TING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI WITH FST GTB-HDFST -148 HDMI Source HDMI Display HDMI Display HDMI Display HDMI Display HDMI Display HDMI Display HDMI Display HDMI D.
Understanding EDID The GefenT oolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST features automatic and manual EDID adjustments to maximize compatibility of all attached devices. First it is necessary to understand EDID and what it is used for . EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, analog (i.
8 EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Mode Selection 1. EXTERNAL MODE : T o use this mode, set the EDID Mode Switch on the front panel to the EXT position. In External EDID mode, the Splitter directly retrieves EDID.
9 EDID MANAGEMENT Audio Channel Selection The GefenT oolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST features a switch that will modify the supported audio formats listed in the pre-programmed EDID. This feature is useful for limiting the output of the source device to either 2 or multi- channel audio formats.
10 EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals to the display , the source devices reads the EDID (Extended Display Identi fi cation Data) of each device connected to an output.
11 EDID MANAGEMENT Internal EDID Speci fi cations The table below lists the settings that comprise the built-in Internal EDID data structure: Video Data Block Audio Data Block Speaker Allocation 1080.
F AST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 12 Fast Switching T echnology Fast Switching T echnology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI 1.3 products. FST was created to improve the inherent lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP speci fi cations.
13 W ALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenT oolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST should be mounted vertically in a wall or cabinet with wood/drywall screws as shown in the diagram above.
14 SPECIFICA TIONS Single Link Bandwidth ............................................................................. 225 MHz Pixel Clock / Speed .................................................................................. 165 MHz Maximum Video Resolution .
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