CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE MINI 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI 1.3
How to Connect the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3
1.Connect an HDMI source device to the HDMI input port on the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 using the INCLUDED HDMI cable.
2.Connect up to 8 HDMI capable devices to the output ports on the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 using USER supplied HDMI cables.
NOTE: Always connect one HDMI output device to output port 1 when using the EXTERNAL EDID mode. Please read the Operation Notes (page 2) and EDID Modes (page 6) for more information about EDID handling and routing.
3.Connect the included 5V DC power supply between the power input receptacle and an open wall power socket.
How to Operate the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3
The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 does not require any configuration to begin splitting the incoming HDMI input signal. However, depending on the features required by the user, the EDID Mode and Audio Channel Selection switches may need to be adjusted. Please see the following section for more information on the usage of these switches.
EDID Modes
The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 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. Bluray player) source devices will require information about a connected device/display to assess what resolutions and features are compatible. This required information is read from a standardized file called the EDID (Extended Display Information Data). Almost all types of output devices/displays (computer monitor, HDTV, A/V receiver) will carry and transmit its EDID to a connected source. The source will then read this EDID file and make the necessary adjustments to ensure that only compatible features are released to the device/display. A source can only accept and read one EDID from a connected device/display. Likewise, the source can only output one resolution and audio type for a connected device/display to use.
Why is EDID so important with the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3?
The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 is complex piece of technology that replicates a single input signal to multiple outputs. The single source device will require one EDID to read. Multiple devices/displays can be connected to the outputs on the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3, each with its own EDID, so management of this information is key to ensure that maximum compatibility is maintained between all devices.
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