EDID MANAGEMENT

External EDID Management

The GefenToolBox 1:4 Splitter for HDMI features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals to the display, the source devices reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification 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.

GefenToolBox 1:4 Splitter for HDMI distributes a single source to multiple output devices. This involves reading EDID data from more than one device. Management of the EDID data is important to maintain compatibility between all devices.

Display Connections

If a display is not connected to Output 1, then no EDID changes are made, meaning that the previous EDID information will be used. This state will be in effect until a display is connected to Output 1 and the Splitter is power- cycled.

EDID is copied from Output 1 to all other outputs. The audio block will be copied from Output 1. EDID-copying is performed only when the Splitter is reset or power-cycled.

3DTV Support

3D signals are supported if a 3DTV is connected to Output 1.

Deep Color

Deep Color will be disabled if one of more other displays connected to the Splitter do not support Deep Color.

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Gefen GTB-MHDMI1.3-144-BLK user manual External Edid Management, Display Connections, 3DTV Support, Deep Color

GTB-MHDMI1.3-144, GTB-MHDMI1.3-144-BLK specifications

The Gefen GTB-MHDMI1.3-144-BLK, commonly known as the Gefen HDMI Extender, is an advanced solution designed for high-definition multimedia transmission over long distances. This device stands out in the market for its robust performance, compatibility with a wide range of HDMI standards, and its ability to deliver high-quality video and audio signals without degradation.

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