Setting the Audio Channel Mode

Operating the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K

The 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K features a switch that will switch between 2-channel and multichannel audio output.

NOTE: In order for the audio channel mode to be selected, the EDID switch must be set to the Int position. If the EDID switch is set to the Ext position, then the Audio switch will have no effect on the audio output signal. See Setting the EDID Mode for more information on using the EDID.

Using 2-Channel Audio

Use this audio mode when all displays (and/or other sink devices) support only 2-channel LPCM audio.

1.Disconnect the power supply from the splitter.

2.Set the EDID switch to the Int position.

3.Set the Audio switch to the 2ch position.

Set to the 2ch position

4.Reconnect the power supply to the splitter

If the Audio switch is moved from the Multi-chposition to the 2ch position while the splitter is powered, then power-cycle the splitter by disconnecting and reconnecting the power supply in order for the change to take effect.

5.The internal EDID will restrict the audio output to the following format(s), regardless of the audio input format:

Audio Format	Speaker Allocation
LPCM 2CH	FL / FR

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