CONNECTING THE 2:8 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER FOR HDMI
How to Connect the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI
1.Connect the supplied cable from the HDTV HDMI source into the HDMI input port 1 of the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI.
2.Connect a second HDTV HDMI source to HDMI input port 2 on the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI using a user supplied HDMI cable.
3.Connect the display(s) (up to eight) to the HDMI output port(s)* of the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI using user supplied cable(s)
4.Plug the 24V DC power supply into the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI.
NOTE: *Display information (EDID) is sent from the display connected to HDMI Output Port 1 to both of the sources connected to the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI. If there is no display connected to HDMI Output Port 1, the remaining HDMI Output Ports will be scanned in succession and use the first EDID that it detects. The source will output resolutions and timings according the EDID that is being fed by the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI. Therefore, all of the connected displays must be capable of accepting the timings and resolution output by the source. It is recommended that the display with the lowest native resolution be connected to HDMI output port 1. This is to ensure that a compatible video signal will be able to be displayed on all connected monitors.
OPERATING THE 2:8 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER FOR HDMI
Switching between the inputs on the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI is done using either the supplied
IR Remote
Pressing button one on the remote will select the HDMI source that is connected to HDMI input port one. Pressing two on the remote will select the HDMI source that is connected to HDMI input port two.
RJ11 To Serial Control Interface
Please see the diagram on page 7 for the RJ11 serial control interface pin configuration.
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