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1. OFF and 2 OFF 4 presets for storage STEP 2 Apply power to the unit if the source cannot supply enough power STEP 3 Press the button EDID Copy and release the button RIGHT AFTER the LED flashes RED STEP 4 The LED flashes red and green alternately and then it lights blue indicating that the copy is successful If you keep pressing the EDID Copy button for 20 25 seconds it will light white and all EDIDs will be cleared 4 3 2 All Records of EDID No matter which position the switches are in this function will have ALL records return to factory default STEP 1 Apply power to the unit if the source cannot apply enough power STEP 2 Press the EDID Copy button for 20 25 seconds and release the button right after the LED flashes white STEP 3 The LED flashes red and green alternately and then it lights blue indicating that the copy is successful Otherwise if you keep pressing the EDID Copy button for more than 25 seconds it will light blue indicating a failed setting Go to Step 3 again Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix Tables Appendix Tables A 1 Scale of Rotary Switch A 1 1 Rotary Switch PC DVI Mode Table A 1 PC DVI Mode Position Resolution Auto Manual 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 1366 x 768 1440 x 900 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1280 x 800 2048 x 1152 Reserved TITMIUIAL aS jbj olor nin ny HRI wIni to Reserved
2. STEP 3 Apply power to the unit if the source does not supply enough power STEP 4 Set all switches to the desired positions see Table 4 9 Table 4 9 EDID Emulation settings Rotary Switch DIP Switch 1 6 ES ON o e e E Ort Function Slide Switch 95 123456 For DVI display PC PC O F see Table 2 2 See Figure 4 2 For HDMI display PC pa 0 F see Table 2 3 See Figure 4 3 For HDMI display AV AV 0 F see Table 2 5 See Figure 4 4 Combo Type Memory O E see Table 2 4 See Figure 4 5 and Table 4 8 Non combo Type Memory O E see Table 2 4 See Figure 4 5 and Table 4 8 NOTES 1 Hold wait for 2 3 seconds after adjustment steps 2 Some devices may need system reboot after adjustment 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Chapter 4 Advanced Operation 4 3 Factory Default Setting 4 3 1 One by One Individually This function enables each unit to reset to factory defaults STEP 1 Set all switches to the designated positions See Table 4 10 Table 4 10 DIP switch settings Rotary Switch DIP Switch 1 6 4565 ON o z IE JE w EN Function Slide Switch EE 123456 0 Auto PC AV Copy EDID Whole 1 Manual Memory 0 9 A E 15 presets for storage Copy EDID Video Color PC AV E 3 ON and 4 ON PC AV F 1 ON and 2 ON 1 ON and 2 ON Copy EDID Audio 1 ON and 2 OFF Memory F l o and 2 ON
3. Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 480p 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Basic Operation 3 Basic Operation 3 1 EDID Copy EDID Ghost In some cases display problems may occur because of incorrect EDID communication between the display monitor and the unit or inappropriate EDID data programmed by display manufacturers This function allows the system to copy EDID from EDID compliant displays However some devices may require system reboot after adjustment 3 1 1 PC AV Memory Mode For different applications we recommend that you apply PC Mode to a desktop or laptop system For a home theater AV application use AV Mode because it may need more specific settings In Memory mode the Ghost can store and perform the recorded video EDID information 3 1 2 Inventory An inventory is a storage system for accumulating a huge mass of EDID data Users may copy and reserve your display s EDID in the Ghost For different uses the HDMI EDID Ghost provides delicate types of inventory such as audio inventory video color inventory and full EDID inventory Once recorded users can apply these EDID data to other displays Users may copy whole EDID information from EDID compliant displays in Memory Mode However if you own advanced HDMI displays like 7 1 ch Home Theater AV Receiver and Full HD monitors when switching to a specific position this function enables you to copy audio EDID from different HDMI monit
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5. which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 N In OM Statement strucciones de Seguridad Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement 1 2 3 4 5 oN Oo o 10 11 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de opera
6. x 480p 60 Hz 1080i 50 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 50 Hz 720p 24 Hz 576i 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 576i 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 1080i 50 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 50 Hz 720p 24 Hz 576i 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 480i 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 576i 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 576p 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 720p 50 Hz 720p 24 Hz 576p 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 1080p 50 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 50 Hz 720p 24 Hz 576p 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 576p 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 1080p 50 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 50 Hz 720p 24 Hz 576p 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 480p 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 575p 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 480i 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 720p 60 Hz 720p 24 Hz 480i 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 1080i 60 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 60 Hz 720p 24 Hz 480i 60 Hz 640 x 480p 50 Hz 480i 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 1080i 60 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 60 Hz 720p 24 Hz 480i 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 480i 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 480i 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz Progressive p Non interlaced 480p 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 720p 60 Hz 720p 24 Hz 480p 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 1080i 60 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 60 Hz 720p 24 Hz 480p 60 Hz 640 x 480p 50 Hz 480p 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 1080p 60 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 60 Hz 720p 24 Hz 480p 60 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 480p 60
7. 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 Appendix Tables A 1 2 Rotary Switch PC HDMI Mode Table A 2 PC HDMIs Mode Position Resolution 0 Auto Manual 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 1366 x 768 1440 x 900 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1280 x 800 2048 x 1152 720 x 480 Learn color inventory mimicin voj n i uwijolj o u n ju nm 720 x 576 Learn audio inventory A 1 3 Rotary Switch Memory Mode Table A 3 Memory Position Presets 0 Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 Preset 7 Preset 8 Preset 9 Preset 10 Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 mimi cijn vc i uwjo o u m u n Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com A 1 4 Rotary Switch AV Mode AV Mode Position aJn AJW N Resolution Auto Manual 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 1366 x 768 1440 x 900 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1280 x 800 2048 x 1152 720 x 480 720 x 576 Table A 4 AV Mode applications Frame Rate 50 Hz Interlaced 1 Progressive p Non interlaced Frame Rate 60 Hz Interlaced 1 Automatically record conected display s EDID ignore DIP switch 1 6 User recorded EDID ignore DIP switch 5 6 576i 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 720p 50 Hz 720p 24 Hz 576i 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 10801 O 50 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 720p 50 Hz 720p 24 Hz 576i 50 Hz 640
8. Chapter 2 Overview 2 5 Hardware Description Figure 2 1 shows the top side and bottom panels of the HDMI EDID Ghost Table 2 1 describes its components ID in Fig 2 1 1 2 Component Video connector Video connector LED indicator Power jack Push button Rotary switch DIP switch Slide switch 2 4 nu v DC 5V g erm VIDEO IN IC Spare 3 O EDID Copy 5 BLACK BOX Format www blackbox com dni 7 Audio Select 6 HDMI Ghost BLACK BOX EDID EMULATION 1 Figure 2 1 HDMI EDID Ghost Table 2 1 HDMI EDID Ghost components Description Connect the input side of the HDMI EDID Ghost to the HDMI extender monitor or switch Connect the output side of the Ghost to the PC Blue Power on Red Error Flashes three times Configuring HDMI EDID Flashes twice Configuring DVI EDID Apply the proper power to the unit optional EDID Copy button Resolution selection in PC AV Mode Store presets in Memory Mode System configuration Mode selection PC AV Memory Mode 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview If the video source can supply enough power from the HDMI connector it is optional to apply the power to the unit 2 6 Scale of Rotary Switch Table 2 2 PC DVI Mode Position Resolution 0 Auto Manual 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 1366 x 768 1440 x 900 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1280 x 800 2048 x 1152 mI olal j gt ULoI
9. NI ay uan Reserved Ko Reserved Table 2 3 PC HDMI Mode Position Resolution 0 Auto Manual 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 1366 x 768 1440 x 900 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1280 x 800 2048 x 1152 miocin jci i i iuuvijolj oj u naju nm 720 x 480 Learn color inventory mul 720 x 576 Learn audio inventory Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 4 Memory Position Presets 0 Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 Preset 7 Preset 8 Preset 9 Preset 10 Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 TIMI ojal r Ola In lol A win 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 2 Overview There are several options provided for AV Mode applications Table 2 5 lists resolution scanning system and frame rate requirements AV Mode Position Resolution 0 Auto 1 Manual 2 1024 x 768 3 1280 x 720 4 1280 x 1024 5 1366 x 768 6 1440 x 900 7 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 9 1680 x 1050 A 1920 x 1080 B 1920 x 1200 1280 x 800 D 2048 x 1152 E 720 x 480 F 720 x 576 Table 2 5 AV Mode applications Frame Rate 50 Hz Interlaced 1 Progressive p Non interlaced Frame Rate 60 Hz Interlaced 1 Automatically record conected display s EDID ignore DIP Switch 1 6 User recorded EDID ignore DIP Switch 5 6 576i 50 Hz 640 x 480p 60 Hz 720p 50 Hz 720p 24 Hz 576i 50 Hz 640
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11. al manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados Sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents Table of Contents UE ere 6 PES MUTET 7 A A E E A 7 VEI C 7 eo EA E Anaran Ea ET RONA ESERE AATE TESA AARTEEN ESE EERS 8 DAL DUO ial HEMS e 8 2 5 Hardware Descrip scene ott tet sakediani pe iea o ea dec gt ei aee eee edt p dae 9 2 6 Scale of Rotary SWIEChi scm
12. blackbox com Page 23 Appendix Tables A 2 EDID Copy Table 4 10 DIP switch settings Rotary Switch DIP Switch 1 6 SEDA ON bw co ene Function Slide Switch 9 123456 0 Auto PC AV Copy EDID Whole 1 Manual Memory 0 9 A E 15 presets for storage Copy EDID Video Color PC AV E 3 ON and 4 ON PC AV F 1 ON and 2 ON 1 ON and 2 ON Copy EDID Audio 1 ON and 2 OFF Memory F 1 OFF and 2 ON 1 OFF and 2 OFF 4 presets for storage A 3 PC DVI Mode a Slide switch PC Mode b Rotary switch See scale of rotary switch Table 2 2 c DIP switch ON UP OFF DOWN Figure A 1 DIP switch settings for DVI mode NOTE Rotary Switch Position 0 Automatically record connected display s EDID ignore DIP switch 1 5 Position 1 Require EDID Copy performance in advance Page 24 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix Tables A 4 PC HDMI Mode a Slide switch PC Mode b Rotary switch See scale of rotary switch Table 2 3 c DIP switch ON UP OFF DOWN Audio Color N A HDMI OFF Figure A 2 DIP switch settings for HDMI mode Table A 6 DIP switch Positions 1 and 2 settings DIP Switch Audio 1 2 Setting ON ON Inventory ON OFF 7 1 CH OFF ON 5 1 CH OFF OFF 2 CH Table A 7 DIP switch Positions 3 and 4 settings DIP Switch Color 3 4 Setting ON ON Inventory ON OFF RGB only OFF ON YCbCr OFF OFF D
13. ci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de t
14. d green alternately and then it lights blue indicating that the copy is successful Otherwise if the LED flashes RED it means one or more of the following a The monitor is not properly connected b The monitor is not powered on c EDID data of the monitor is not applicable The idle time out is 20 seconds Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Advanced Operation 4 Advanced Operation 4 1 EDID Emulation If your display s EDID is not available the EDID Ghost provides a default profile that you can use Users may apply the system provided data or user recorded EDID see Chapter 3 Basic Operation to the display in a few simple steps However some devices may need system reboot after adjustment The PC AV and Memory modes are provided for multiple purposes The following statements describe each mode and its functions and also provide operation steps 4 1 1 PC Mode System Configuration Computer display devices can sometimes lose EDID so you can t get video from your notebook PC to external displays To fix these problems set the Slide Switch on the unit to PC Mode DVI Mode HDMI Mode 123456 Figure 4 1 DIP switch settings for DVI mode and HDMI mode 4 1 1 1 PC DVI Mode The unit supports both DVI and HDMI video signals With an HDMI interface this DVI mode will not carry audio channel To display a DVI signal set DIP Switch 6 to ON UP For DVI video resolution see Section 2 6 Scale of Rota
15. dvance ignore DIP switch 5 6 NOTE Users may copy audio and or color information HDMI source only for further uses 4 1 3 Memory Mode System Configuration Users may apply recorded EDID data to your display for further uses In Memory mode the unit can perform the recorded video EDID with or without carrying audio information Setting DIP switch 6 to ON enables users to use recorded video EDID combined with audio EDID in audio inventory to output performance If there s no copied EDID information reserved the system will automatically set to factory default a Slide switch Memory Mode b Rotary switch 0 9 A E 15 presets for storage see Figure 4 5 c DIP switch ON UP OFF DOWN Audio N A Recall Figure 4 5 DIP switch Memory Mode System Configuration Table 4 7 DIP switch audio DIP Switch Position 1 2 Setting ON ON Audio Inventory 0 ON OFF Audio Inventory 1 OFF ON j Audio Inventory 2 OFF OFF Audio Inventory 3 Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Advanced Operation Table 4 8 DIP switch Recall DIP Switch Position 6 Setting ON Combo type Recall audio data from Audio Inventory 0 3 and other datas from Table 2 4 OFF Non combo type Recall whole EDID data from Table 2 4 NOTE Inventory 0 3 needs EDID Copy performance in advance 4 2 EDID Emulation Operation Steps STEP 1 Set the slide switch to PC AV Memory Mode STEP 2 Connect the video source and display to the unit
16. ea de HR e E e s et ce it eb ud et 27 A 7 EDID Emulation Operation Steps sssssssssssssssssneneneeeeeeneenneeneeneenenne nennen erret enne n 28 A8 Factory Default Setin seed iaa Ee Lata d ici old p amie 29 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications HDCP Compliance Yes Housing Metal Resolution Max Full HD 1920 x 1080 2048 x 1152 User Controls 1 Push button EDID Copy 1 Rotary Switch 16 default settings 15 sets of inventory 1 Slide Switch PC AV Memory Mode selection 6 2 Position DIP Switch Positions 1 and 2 Audio Positions 3 and 4 Color Positions 5 and 6 Format Connectors Input 1 HDMI female Output 1 HDMI female Power 1 5 VDC barrel connector Indicators 1 Multiple color Status LED Power Supply 5 VDC Size 0 9 H x 2 W x 3 2 D 2 2 x 5 1 x 8 cm Weight 0 2 Ib 0 1 kg Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The HDMI EDID Ghost stores and emulates your display s Extended Display Identification Data EDID information for optimal video resolution EDID contains information about manufacturer name and serial number product type maximum image size color characteristics factory preset timings frequency range limits etc If your display s EDID is not available the EDID Ghost provides dedicated EDID data that perfectly matches your screen with the dev
17. ed Operation 4 1 2 AV Mode System Configuration When using AV devices such as Blu ray DVD players game consoles and HD set top boxes that are connected to projectors LCD displays and digital TVs users may experience a few issues For example hue error or color mismatch caused by incorrect color space may occur Inaccurate audio formats result in 2ch audio rather than 7 1ch or inexact video resolution displays 480p instead of 1080p You can solve these problems by adopting AV Mode a Set the slide switch to AV Mode b Rotary switch See scale of rotary switch Table 2 5 c DIP switch ON UP OFF DOWN Audio Color Scan Scanning System Figure 4 4 AV mode DIP switch settings Table 4 3 DIP switch Positions 1 and 2 Audio settings DIP Switch Position 1 2 Setting ON ON Inventory ON OFF TICA OFF ON 5 1 CH OFF OFF 2 CH Table 4 4 DIP switch Positions 3 and 4 Color settings DIP Switch Position 1 2 Setting ON ON Inventory ON OFF RGB only OFF ON YCbCr OFF OFF Deep Color Table 4 5 DIP switch scanning system DIP Switch Position 5 Setting ON Interlaced OFF Progressive Non interlaced 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Chapter 4 Advanced Operation Table 4 6 DIP switch scan rate DIP Switch Position 6 Setting ON 50 Hz OFF 60 Hz NOTE Rotary switch Position 0 Automatically record connected display s EDID ignore DIP switch 1 6 Position 1 Require EDID Copy performance in a
18. eep Color NOTE Rotary switch Position 0 Automatically record connected display s EDID ignore DIP switch 1 5 Position 1 Require EDID Copy performance in advance 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 25 Appendix Tables A 5 AV Mode System Configuration a Set the slide switch to AV Mode b Rotary switch See scale of rotary switch Table 2 5 c DIP switch ON UP OFF DOWN Audio Color Scan Scanning System Figure A 3 AV mode DIP switch settings Table A 8 DIP switch Positions 1 and 2 Audio settings DIP Switch Position 1 2 Setting ON ON Inventory ON OFF 7 1 CH OFF ON 5 1 CH OFF OFF 2 CH Table A 9 DIP switch Positions 3 and 4 Color settings DIP Switch Position 1 2 Setting ON ON Inventory ON OFF RGB only OFF ON YCbCr OFF OFF Deep Color Table A 10 DIP switch scanning system DIP Switch Position 5 Setting ON Interlaced OFF Progressive Non interlaced Page 26 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix Tables Table A 11 DIP switch scan rate DIP Switch Position 6 Setting ON 50 Hz OFF 60 Hz NOTE Rotary switch Position 0 Automatically record connected display s EDID ignore DIP switch 1 6 Position 1 Require EDID Copy performance in advance ignore DIP switch 5 6 NOTE Users may copy audio and or color information HDMI source only for further uses A 6 Memory Mode System Configuration a Slide switch Memory Mode b Rotary switch 0 9 A E 15 preset
19. ent types of incoming EDID data reading e Stores up to 15 presets records of EDID data EDID Emulation e Emulates EDID information to display the optimum video resolution Provides EDID data if a display s EDID is not available Alternatively applies the default or the copied EDID for the connected display device Has selectable EDID functions for multimedia system integration e Supports a DVI signal Selectable scan mode and frame rate combined with optional video resolution enables flexible uses of your displays 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 2 Overview 2 3 What s Included Your package should include the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com e 1 HDMI EDID Ghost e 1 USB power cable e 1 printed quick start guide e 1 CD containing this user s manual in PDF format e 1 set of foot pads 2 4 Optional Items Magnetic foot pad with necessary screws CAUTION Avoid locating the magnetic foot pad near any strong sources of electromagnetic radiation such as CRT monitors high power electric cabling audio equipment and tape recorders HDMI to DVI adapter for DVI applications NOTES Only use good quality connection cables to avoid interference Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com
20. ice you attach it to The HDCP pass through feature allows the unit to pass through HDCP encryption from your source device to your HDCP display without changing anything Use the EDID Ghost function to read and reserve the EDID of your displays The EDID Emulation function enables you to emulate EDID information to display the optimum video resolution The Ghost can alternatively apply the default or the copied EDID for the connected displays Plus it can modify the EDID and upload the revised EDID to displays 2 2 Features EDID learning read store functions prevent computers from deactivating inactive HDMI ports e Unique audio inventory features provide 2ch 5 1ch 7 1ch audio EDID learning best for home theater system applications Innovative technology integrates the emulated EDID parameters and the display s HDCP parameters e The rotary switch enables you to manually select video resolutions e Provides modes for different applications PC Mode AV Mode and Memory Mode 1 PC Mode used for desktop and laptop systems 2 AV Mode used for home theater AV applications 3 Memory Mode used to reserve your video audio system s EDID information e Supports professional AV performance configuration such as distinctive 50 Hz 60 Hz frame rate and interlaced progressive non interlaced scanning system EDID Ghost DDC Ghost e Read and store record the EDID from the connecting display to the video extension system Handles differ
21. le 4 10 DIP switch settings Slide Switch PC AV Memory PC AV PC AV Memory Rotary Switch 9456 ae o v EY 979 0 Auto 1 Manual 0 9 A E 15 presets for storage Appendix Tables DIP Switch 1 6 ON H H bei ch bei 123456 3 ON and 4 ON 1 ON and 2 ON ON and 2 ON ON and 2 OFF OFF and 2 ON OFF and 2 OFF SS ss 4 presets for storage 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 29 NOTES Page 30 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 31 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be y a Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less Copyright 2013 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved s VG HDMI user manual version 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com
22. ors or amplifiers for advanced uses Table 3 1 EDID settings Name Function Audio EDID audio channel Video EDID resolution frame rate scanning system color space Whole EDID Audio EDID Video EDID Inventory for Inventory for Audio Video 123456 Figure 3 1 DIP switch settings for inventory 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 3 2 EDID Copy Operation Steps STEP 1 Set all switches to the correct positions see Table 3 2 Table 4 10 DIP switch settings Rotary Switch DIP Switch 1 6 IN ON co e CT oo oS Function Slide Switch 92 123456 0 Auto PC AV Copy EDID Whole 1 Manual Memory 0 9 A E 15 presets for storage Copy EDID Video Color PC AV E 3 ON and 4 ON PC AV E 1 ON and 2 ON 1 ON and 2 ON Copy EDID Audio 1 ON and 2 OFF Memory F s and 2 ON OFF and 2 OFF 4 presets for storage NOTE According to different copy methods the system provides 1 4 or 15 records for copied EDID storage These data can be applied to EDID Emulation See Chapter 4 Advanced Operation for more details STEP 2 Apply power to the unit if the source cannot supply enough power STEP 3 Connect display to Monitor Port Video Out on the unit and power on the display STEP 4 Press the EDID Copy button and release the button RIGHT AFTER the LED flashes green STEP 5 The LED flashes red an
23. ry Switch a Slide switch PC Mode b Rotary switch See scale of rotary switch Table 2 2 C DIP switch ON UP OFF DOWN Figure 4 2 DIP switch settings for DVI mode NOTE Rotary Switch Position 0 Automatically record connected display s EDID ignore DIP switch 1 5 Position 1 Require EDID Copy performance in advance 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Chapter 4 Advanced Operation 4 1 1 2 PC HDMI Mode In HDMI mode audio signal is embedded To display the HDMI signal set DIP Switch 6 to OFF DOWN NOTE If there s no copied information the system will automatically set to factory default Rotary Switch position 1 requires EDID Copy performance in advance and only uses HDMI recorded data a Slide switch PC Mode b Rotary switch See scale of rotary switch Table 2 3 c DIP switch ON UP OFF DOWN Audio Color N A HDMI OFF Figure 4 3 DIP switch settings for HDMI mode Table 4 1 DIP switch Positions 1 and 2 settings DIP Switch Audio 1 2 Setting ON ON Inventory ON OFF 7 1 CH OFF ON 5 1 CH OFF OFF 2 CH Table 4 2 DIP switch Positions 3 and 4 settings DIP Switch Color 3 4 Setting ON ON Inventory ON OFF RGB only OFF ON YCbCr OFF OFF Deep Color NOTE Rotary switch Position 0 Automatically record connected display s EDID ignore DIP switch 1 5 Position 1 Require EDID Copy performance in advance Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Advanc
24. s for storage see Figure A 4 c DIP switch ON UP OFF DOWN Audio N A Recall Figure A 4 DIP switch Memory Mode System Configuration Table A 11 DIP switch audio DIP Switch Position 1 2 Setting ON ON Audio Inventory 0 ON OFF Audio Inventory 1 OFF ON j Audio Inventory 2 OFF OFF Audio Inventory 3 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 27 Appendix Tables Table A 12 DIP switch Recall DIP Switch Position 6 Setting ON Combo type Recall audio data from Audio Inventory 0 3 and other datas from Table 2 4 OFF Non combo type Recall whole EDID data from Table 2 4 NOTE Inventory 0 3 needs EDID Copy performance in advance A 7 EDID Emulation Operation Steps NOTES Table A 13 EDID Emulation settings Rotary Switch DIP Switch 1 6 ON Function Slide Switch 123456 For DVI display PC PE O F see Table 2 2 See Figure 4 2 For HDMI display PC Es 0 F see Table 2 3 See Figure 4 3 For HDMI display AV AV O F see Table 2 5 See Figure 4 4 Combo Type Memory O E see Table 2 4 See Figure 4 5 and Table 4 8 Non combo Type Memory O E see Table 2 4 See Figure 4 5 and Table 4 8 1 Hold wait for 2 3 seconds after adjustment steps 2 Some devices may need system reboot after adjustment Page 28 724 746 5500 blackbox com A 8 Factory Default Setting Function Copy EDID Whole Copy EDID Video Color Copy EDID Audio Tab
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