Description
The 18Gbps HDMI 1×8 Splitter over 60m CAT can distribute 1 HDMI source signal to any 8 display devices. It supports video resolution up to 4K2K@50/60Hz 4:4:4. It is designed with 1 HDMI loop output and 8 CAT outputs. It can extend the signal transmission distance up to 35 meters at the resolution of 4K2K@60Hz, or 50 meters at 4K2K@30Hz, or 60 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single CAT6/6a/7 cable. The product supports one-way IR control signal pass-through, audio extract function and advanced EDID management.
Features
☆ HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2/1.x and DVI 1.0 compliant
☆ Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
☆ Support video resolution up to 4K2K@50/60Hz 4:4:4
☆ Support 3D, HDR, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision
☆ Support up to 7.1CH HD audio pass-through
☆ Support digital and analog audio de-embedded output
☆ Extend the signal transmission distance up to 35 meters at 4K2K@60Hz, 50 meters at 4K2K@30Hz, 60 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single CAT6/6a/7 cable
☆ Support 1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI loop output and 8 CAT outputs
☆ Support one-way IR control signal pass-through
☆ Advanced EDID management
☆ Support one-way POC function (only from transmitter to receiver)
☆ Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
① 1x 18Gbps 1×8 HDMI Splitter over 60m CAT (Transmitter)
② 8x CAT Receiver
③ 1x IR Blaster Cable (1.5 meters)
④ 8x 20K~60KHz IR Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
⑤ 1x 12V/2.5A DC Locking Power Adapter
⑥ 1x User Manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2/1.x |
| Video Bandwidth | 594MHz / 18Gbps |
| Video Resolution | Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2, YUV 4:2:0 |
| Color Depth |
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080p@60Hz) 8-bit (4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4) 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0) |
| HDR | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| HDMI Audio Formats | LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD |
| Coaxial Audio Formats | LPCM 2.0, LPCM 5.1, Dolby Digital 2/5.1CH |
| Analog Audio Formats | PCM 2.0 |
| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
| Input | 1x HDMI Type A (19-pin female) |
| Output |
1x HDMI Type A Loop OUT (19-pin female) 8x CAT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female] 1x Coaxial Audio OUT [RCA] 1x L/R Audio OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] |
| Control |
1x SERVICE [Micro USB, firmware update / serial control] 1x EDID DIAL Switch [5-pin] 1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Metal Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions |
Transmitter: 300mm [W] × 100mm [D] × 28mm [H] Receiver: 88mm [W] × 61mm [D] × 18mm [H] |
| Weight | Transmitter: 823g / Receiver: 155g |
| Power Supply | Input: AC 100–240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 12V/2.5A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified) |
| Power Consumption (Max) | 25.44W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F |
| Operating Humidity | 20% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter — Front Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | POWER Switch | Press this switch to power on/off the device. |
| 2 | POWER LED | When the device is powered on, the red power LED will be on. |
| 3 | IN LED | When the HDMI IN port connects an active source device, the green LED will be on. |
| 4 | LOOP LED | When the HDMI LOOP OUT port connects an active display device, the green LED will be on. |
| 5 | OUT LED (1~8) | When the CAT OUTPUT port connects the CAT IN port of a CAT receiver, the corresponding green OUT LED will be on. |
Transmitter — Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDMI Port | IN: HDMI input port, connect to an HDMI source device such as DVD or set-top box with an HDMI cable. LOOP OUT: HDMI loop output port, connect to an HDMI display device such as TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable. |
| 2 | EDID DIAL Switch | Used to set EDID mode. Please refer to the EDID Mode table below for details. |
| 3 | SERVICE Port | Used for firmware update or serial port command control. |
| 4 | CAT OUTPUT Port (1~8) | Connect to the CAT IN port of a CAT receiver with a CAT cable. |
| 5 | AUDIO OUT (COAX, L/R) | Coaxial/analog audio output port, connect to amplifier or speaker. |
| 6 | IR OUT | Connect the IR Blaster cable to transmit IR signal from the CAT receiver. |
| 7 | DC 12V | Plug the DC 12V power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to an AC outlet. Note: The transmitter can power the receiver via a CAT cable. |
Transmitter — Side Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Link Signal Indicator (Green) | Illuminate: Transmitter and receiver are connected. Dark: Transmitter and receiver are not connected. |
| 2 | Data Signal Indicator (Orange) | Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP. Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP. Dark: No HDMI signal. |
CAT Receiver
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDMI OUT | HDMI output port, connect to an HDMI display device such as TV or Projector with an HDMI cable. |
| 2 | CAT IN | Connect to the CAT OUTPUT port on the transmitter with a CAT cable. |
| 3 | Data Signal Indicator (Orange) | Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP. Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP. Dark: No HDMI signal. |
| 4 | Power Indicator (Green) | When the receiver is powered on, the power indicator lamp will be on. |
| 5 | SERVICE Port | Used for firmware update. |
| 6 | IR IN | Connect to the IR Receiver cable. The IR signal will be sent to the IR OUT port of the transmitter. |
| 7 | DC 12V | Plug DC 12V/1A power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to an AC outlet. Note: The CAT receiver can also be powered by the transmitter via a CAT cable. |
EDID Mode
| EDID Mode (DIP) | EDID Description |
|---|---|
| 11111 | 1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0 |
| 11110 | 1080P, Dolby/DTS 5.1 |
| 11101 | 1080P, HD Audio 7.1 |
| 11100 | 1080I, Stereo Audio 2.0 |
| 11011 | 1080I, Dolby/DTS 5.1 |
| 11010 | 1080I, HD Audio 7.1 |
| 11000 | 1080P 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0 |
| 10111 | 1080P 3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1 |
| 10110 | 1080P 3D, HD Audio 7.1 |
| 10101 | 4K2K30Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 |
| 10100 | 4K2K30Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 |
| 10011 | 4K2K30Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1 |
| 10010 | 4K2K60Hz_420, Stereo Audio 2.0 |
| 10001 | 4K2K60Hz_420, Dolby/DTS 5.1 |
| 10000 | 4K2K60Hz_420, HD Audio 7.1 |
| 01111 | 4K2K60Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 |
| 01110 | 4K2K60Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 |
| 01101 | 4K2K60Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1 |
| 01100 | 4K2K60Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 HDR |
| 01011 | 4K2K60Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR |
| 01010 | 4K2K60Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1 HDR |
| 01001 | COPY FROM LOOP OUT |
| 01000 | COPY FROM CAT OUT 1 |
| 00111 | COPY FROM CAT OUT 2 |
| 00110 | COPY FROM CAT OUT 3 |
| 00101 | COPY FROM CAT OUT 4 |
| 00100 | COPY FROM CAT OUT 5 |
| 00011 | COPY FROM CAT OUT 6 |
| 00010 | COPY FROM CAT OUT 7 |
| 00001 | COPY FROM CAT OUT 8 |
| 00000 | PC Control Mode |
ASCII Commands
The product supports ASCII command control via the SERVICE port (Micro USB to PC). Serial port protocol: Baud rate 115200, Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1, Check bit: 0.
| Command Code | Function Description |
|---|---|
| s power z! | Power on/off the device. z=0 (off), z=1 (on) |
| r power! | Get current power state |
| s reboot! | Reboot the device |
| help! | List all commands |
| r type! | Get device model |
| r status! | Get device current status (power, in/out connection, EDID mode) |
| r link in! | Get the connection status of the input port |
| r link out y! | Get the connection status of CAT output y. y=0~8 (0=all, 1~8=CAT 1~8) |
| r link loop out y! | Get the connection status of loop output port. y=1 |
| s reset! | Reset to factory defaults |
| r fw version! | Get firmware version |
| s hdmi stream z! | Set HDMI loop output stream on/off. z=0 (disable), z=1 (enable) |
| r hdmi stream! | Get HDMI loop out stream status |
| s cat y stream z! | Set CAT output y stream on/off. y=0~8 (0=all), z=0 (disable), z=1 (enable) |
| r cat y stream! | Get CAT output y stream status. y=0~8 (0=all) |
| s cat y dsc mode z! | Set CAT output y DSC mode. y=0~8 (0=all), z=1 (Normal), z=2 (35M mode), z=3 (70M mode) |
| r cat y dsc mode! | Get DSC mode of CAT output y. y=0~8 (0=all) |
| s hdmi hdcp z! | Set HDMI loop output HDCP status |
| r hdmi hdcp! | Get HDCP status of loop output |
| s cat y hdcp z! | Set CAT output y HDCP status. y=0~2 (0=all), z=0 (off), z=1 (on) |
| r cat y hdcp! | Get HDCP status of CAT output y. y=0~2 (0=all) |
| s audio mute 1! | Mute audio output |
| s audio mute 0! | Unmute audio output |
| r audio mute! | Get audio output mute status |
| s edid in from z! | Set input EDID from default EDID z, z=1~30 (see EDID Mode table) |
| r edid in! | Get EDID status of the input |
| r edid in data! | Get the EDID data of the HDMI input |