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The Gefen Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3
The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 is a compact and lightweight wall-mounted
alternative to our rack-mounted HDMI 1.3 splitters. The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI
1.3 sends one source of HDMI digital high defi nition audio/video to 8 HDMI-com-
pliant displays at the same time. It supports all HDMI equipment such as DVD
players, satellite set-top boxes, and all HDMI displays. Features include transmis-
sion of high-def, deep color video resolutions up to 1080p@60 Hz combined with
advanced lossless digital audio formats for pristine sound reproduction.
How It Works
Connect your HDMI video source to the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3’s input
using the supplied HDMI cable. Connect up to 8 HDMI-compliant displays to the
unit’s 8 HDMI outputs. Once connected and powered, the source signal will be
seen on all eight displays at the same time.
Note:
This Splitter will attempt to identify and confi gure connected displays by captur-
ing their EDID data (resolution/capability information that is unique to a particular
display). If EDID data is unavailable, the Splitter can use a pre-programmed
standard EDID that is compatible with most displays. A bank of 2 EDID function
switches on the front panel allows selection of EDID type (internal or external)
and 2-channel or multichannel audio.
All displays that cannot show the same video resolution(s) as the Primary Display
connected to Output #1 may fail to show a picture. Secondary displays follow the
Primary by sharing the resolution and capability information (EDID) obtained from
the Primary Display.
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