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1:8 Splitter for
®
HDMI with FST
GTB-HDFST-148
GTB-HDFST-148-BLK
User Manual
www.gefentoolbox.com
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ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday Pacifi c Time Write To: Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefentoolbox.com support@gefentoolbox.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. HDMI, the logo, and Hi
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST 7 EDID Management 7 Understanding EDID 8 EDID Mode Selection 9 Audio Channel Selection 10 External EDID Management 11 Internal EDID Specifi cations 12 Fast Switching Technology 13 Wall Mounting Instructions 14 Specifi cations 15 Warranty
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST. Your 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. We invite you to explore our distinct product line. Please visit http://www.gefen.com for the latest offerings in High-Defi nition signal solutions or call us be
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING 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. The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST has advanced EDID management features to ensure complete compatibility with all sources and display devices. See page
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FEATURES Supported HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby TrueHD 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. • Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p Full HD, 1920x1200@60 Hz, and 2K. • 3DTV Pass-Through • EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and display devices. • Fast Switching for quick and resp
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PANEL LAYOUT 1 2 3 4 8 5 67 4
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 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. This setting will not affect the EDID information when using the EXTERNAL EDID mode. 4 EDID Mode Selection Switch This switch will con
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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI WITH FST How to Connect the GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST 1. Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect a Hi-Def source device to the HDMI input port of the GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST. 2. Use additional user supplied HDMI cables to connect up to 8 HDTV displays to the output ports on the 1:8 Switcher for HDMI with FST. 3. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the Splitter.
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EDID MANAGEMENT Understanding EDID The GefenToolBox 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.e. VGA computer) and digital (i.e. Blu-ray player) source devices will require information about a connected device/display to assess what resolutions and features are c
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EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Mode Selection 1. EXTERNAL MODE: To 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 data from each connected A/V display device and builds a new EDID created from the highest common video resolution that all display devices can use together and the highest audio capability. This new EDID is sent back to the source device. If suffi cient EDID data is unavailable from external dis
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EDID MANAGEMENT Audio Channel Selection The GefenToolBox 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. NOTE: This selector switch will only affect the pre-programmed EDID in the INTERNAL (INT) EDID Mode. The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST can use either of the following settings for au
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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 Identifi cation Data) of each device connected to an output. The EDID contains information about what type of A/V data that the source can send to each display. The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST distributes a single source to multiple output devices. This involves reading
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EDID MANAGEMENT Internal EDID Specifi cations The table below lists the settings that comprise the built-in Internal EDID data structure: Video Data Block Audio Data Block Speaker Allocation 1080p@60Hz 2-channel: 2-channel: 1080p@50Hz LPCM 2CH FL/FR 1080i@60Hz (native) Multi-channel: Multi-Channel: 1080i@50Hz LPCM 2CH RLC/RRC LPCM 8CH RL/RR AC-3 6CH FC DTS 7CH LFE Dolby Digital+ 8CH FL/FR Dolby TrueHD 8CH DTS-HD 8CH MAT(MLP) 8CH 11
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FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY FAST SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY Fast Switching Technology Fast Switching Technology (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 specifi cations. FST provides quicker A/V source switching and greatly improves the overall A/V system behavior and performance when more than one HDTV display is used in the system setup. FST allows connecting / disconnecti
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WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenToolBox 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. There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for insertion and retraction of cables at the HDMI connectors. For installation on a drywall surface, use a #6 drywall screw. It is recommended when installing on a drywall s
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SPECIFICATIONS Single Link Bandwidth ............................................................................. 225 MHz Pixel Clock / Speed .................................................................................. 165 MHz Maximum Video Resolution ......................................... 1080p, 1920x1200@60Hz with 12-bit Deep Color Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal .
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