1x4 HDMI Video Splitter/Extender

The SP-HDMI-4A is used to split an HDMI audio/video (or DVI) source for display on 4 outputs. It supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p. It can drive each buffered output more than 12 meters (40 feet) on quality HDMI cable.

 

EDID Management

The SP-HDMI-4A uses and intelligent method to report the EDID to the source. Understanding how this done can help certain installations where the 4 outputs may be connected to different LCD's.
Since the unit supports HDMI with HDCP, priority is given to the outputs connected to HDTV rather than DVI LCD's. Though the unit can split a DVI source for 4 DVI LCD displays (with DVI to HDMI cables or adapters), it is not recommended to connect the input in that situation to an HDMI source such as a Blu-ray player, since the DVI LCD's will not support the video anyhow as most DVI LCD's are 4x3 format, do not support HDCP, and cannot handle embedded HDMI audio.

With regards to the HDTV's connected to the outputs, if all of them support 1080p then the order of connection is immaterial. But if some HDTV's do not support 1080p, they should be connected to higher number outputs. In short, please connect the TVs that support the highest resolution to lowest number outputs, such as this:

Output 1	HDTV supporting 1080p
Output 2	HDTV supporting 1080p
Output 3	HDTV supporting 1080i
Output 4	HDTV supporting 720p

This will force the splitter to report 720p as the maximum supported resolution to the source and therefore all the connected HDTV's will have a display.

• Perfect solution for high-end home-theatre setups
• Splits an HDMI source to 4 outputs without loss
• Supports PC & HDTV resolutions, VGA to UXGA and 480p to 1080p
• Allows each output to work independently when connected to different HDTV displays
• Can be cascaded up to 3 levels
• Can be used to split a DVI source for DVI displays by using HDMI-to-DVI adapter cables
• Small compact size
• LED for power-on indication
• Each of the buffered outputs can run up to 12 meters (40 feet) at 1080i/1080p
• Plug and play installation - takes minutes to setup
• Bandwidth of 1.65 Gbps (Giga bits / second) for sharp digital image
• HDMI1.1, HDCP 1.1, and DVI1.0 Compliant

• Bandwidth:
  1.65 Gbps (Giga bits / second)
• Resolutions:
  Output resolution is the same as input resolution. Supported PC Resolutions VGA - SVGA - XGA - SXGA - UXGA (1600x1200) Supported Component (YPbPr) Resolutions 480i - 480p - 720p - 1080i - 1080p
• Temperature:
  Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) Storage: -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C)
• MTBF:
  95,000 hours (calculated estimate)
• Power:
  From utility-power (mains) outlet, through included external power supply. Voltage: 5 V DC Center-Positive > 2600 ma
• Size:
  .85" High x 7.5" Wide x 3.75" Deep
• Weight:
  1.1 lbs (17 Ounces)