HDTrinity HDMI 1X4 Distribution Amplifier (Splitter) USER MANUAL Model No. SS04 DEAR CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. FEATURES Easy to Use: Install in seconds, no extensive configuring required Distribution: 4 identical HDMI outputs of a single HDMI input signal Cascading: Large distribution achieved by cascading multiple splitter units HDCP compliant. INTRODUCTION This HDTrinity 1X4 Distribution Amplifier (Splitter) is a four output HDMI splitter. It distributes the HDMI input signal into four identical outputs. These four HDMI outputs are synchronized, identical images of the source signal. The SS04 has the ability of buffering and amplifying the signal to achieve long distance transmission of more than 15 meters if using high quality HDMI cables. When two or more SS04 units are cascaded, they can be used to create a larger distribution. Distribution amplifiers (splitters) offer solutions for multiple HDTV displays in retail and show environments such as electronics stores, shopping malls, bars and restaurants, beauty salons, trade show sites, conference rooms, and school and corporate training situations. 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS 1) Main unit - P/N:SS04 2) 5V DC Power Supply 3) User s Manual PANEL DESCRIPTIONS CONNECTION AND OPERATION 1) Connect the HDMI input signal to the SS04 input port and connect the displays to the output ports on the SS04. (HDMI cables are optional) *please refer to connection diagram section. 2) Insert the DC side of the 5v power supply into SS04 and then connect the AC side of the power supply into the wall outlet (ideally the AC power should be surge suppressed and filtered). 3) Turn on the Power Switch. Attention: Insert/Remove cables gently and avoid twisting/kinking your HDMI cables. 2
**Resolution Settings** Please note that this HDTrinity splitter is 1080p capable and you may have additional minor configuration steps if your displays are not all 1080p displays (eg electronic store displays with various models of HDTVs with multiple resolutions). Your signal device (Blu-ray player, HD Cable, Computer, HD Satellite, etc) may have an auto-detect feature for resolution and it will automatically detect 1080p on the splitter. Your HDTrinity splitter will then take this signal and output 1080p to all of your displays. If any or all of your displays are not 1080p capable, they will not recognize this signal and will thus show a blank screen. You will then need to go into the display output menu of your signal device to decrease the output resolution to the lowest capable resolution in your set of displays. CONNECTION DIAGRAM 3
Trouble Shooting Condition No display image/ LED lights on SS04 Splitter are OFF No display image/ LED lights on SS04 Splitter are ON Image without sound *please note that units connected with a DVI adapter will not have sound DVI is a video-only connection standard Poor picture quality (snow, sparkles, banding, etc) Some displays without image or sound Possible Solutions Is the power adapter connected? Is the ON/OFF switch set to ON position? Is the display unit turned on? Is the display unit set to the correct video input? Is your HDMI cable damaged? Are the cables connected properly? Please refer to the connection diagram. 1- Check the display unit s volume 2- Turn off the HDMI source (DVD, PS3 etc.) and power on again. If there is still no sound, then: 3- Turn off the power switch on the SS04 for 10 seconds and turn on again 4- Repeat step 2 again if still not working * Some devices not HDMI certified may have compatibility problems. Examine the HDMI cables and replace with new cables if possible. To ensure that the splitter is operating correctly, test with the shortest HDMI cables possible. Longer or inferior/damaged cables will compromise image quality. - See Resolution Settings section to match the output of your HD signal to the resolution of the lowest resolution display. - Make sure the HDMI cables are not damaged Non-HDCP Compliant Devices If a DVI device does not appear to work, make certain that the device is HDCP compliant. A non-hdcp compliant DVI device will not work with a signal that has HDCP encoding present Cable Length If you need to span distances over 10 meters to reach the amplifier splitter or the HD display, HDTrinity recommends the use of our HDMI CAT5e/6 Extender which will allow you to extend a HDMI signal up to 45 meters. 4
LIABILITY STATEMENT Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects. HDTrinity cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that this product is suitable for his or her requirements and that this product is installed correctly. All rights reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information, storage, or retrieval system without the written consent of the publisher. HDTrinity reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and/or software specifications in accordance with our philosophy to improve our devices to offer the best products to our customers. This statement does not affect the legal rights of the user in any manner. DO NOT open the HDMI Distribution Amplifier (Splitter) box. There are no user repairable parts inside. Opening the unit will void your warranty and expose you to an electrical shock hazard. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. For other problems or warranty coverage issues, please contact support@hdtrinity.com before considering returning the unit to your retailer. This unit is covered by a ONE (1) Year Limited Warranty from the date of purchase that covers manufacturing defects. This warranty only covers the repair or replacement of this unit and assumes no responsibility of damage to input or display devices that may be connected to this unit. Note: Please retain the original packaging materials in case returning the unit becomes necessary. If you find that any items are missing, contact HDTrinity immediately. Please have the unit s model number and invoice available for reference when you contact HDTrinity. 5
SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature range.. -5 to +40 Operating humidity range... 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) Video Amplifier Bandwidth.......140 MHz Input Video Signal...... 0.5-1.0 volts p-p Input DDC Signal...... 5 volts p-p (TTL) Maximum Single Link Range...... 1280 x 1024, 1080p Video format supported: VGA :....640x480,800x600,1024x768,1280x1024 DTV/HDTV :.. 480i/576i/480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p Output Video....HDMI+HDCP1.0/1.1 Vertical Frequency Range:.. 60Hz Power Consumption...... 15 Watts (max) Power Supply...... 5VDC Dimensions...... 270mmx 180mm x 40mm Weight...... 1.4kg HDCP compliant FCC CE Certified Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate. 6