VigilLink VLSP-18CTH14 1×8 HDMI 1.4 Splitter Over CAT 70m 10.2Gbps
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A surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. The use of surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
Introduction
This HDMI 1×8 Splitter can distribute 1 HDMI source signal to any 8 display devices. Support video resolution up to 4K2K@30Hz 4:4:4. It is designed with1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI loop output, and 8 CAT outputs. The HDMI signal transmission distance can be extended up to 131ft / 40 meters at the resolution of 4K30Hz, or 230ft / 70 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single CAT6 cable. The product supports one-way IR control signal pass-through and advanced EDID management. It also supports a one-way POC function.
Features
- HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 compliant
- Video resolution up to 4K2K@30Hz (4:4:4) 8-bit
- Supports audio formats: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Extends the signal transmission distance up to 131ft / 40 meters at the resolution of 4K30Hz, or 230ft / 70 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single CAT6 cable
- Supports 1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI loop output, and 8 CAT outputs.
- Advanced EDID management
- Supports 12V POC function (only from transmitter to receiver)
- Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
- 1 × HDMI 1×8 Splitter
- 8 × CAT Receiver
- 1 × IR Blaster Cable (1.5 meters)
- 8 × IR Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
- 2 × Mounting Ear
- 1 × 12V/2.5A DC Locking Power Adapter
- 8 × Machine Screw (KM3*4)
- 1 × User Manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 1.4 |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 1.4 |
| Video Bandwidth | 297MHz/10.2Gbps |
| Video Resolution | 480i ~1080p50/60Hz, 4Kx2K@30Hz (4：4：4) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit,10-bit,12-bit (1080p@60Hz); 8-bit (4K30Hz) |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr_4:4:4/4:2:2. YUV_4:2:0 |
| Audio Formats | LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Transmission Distance | 1080P@60–70M, 4K30 –40M |
| ESD Protection | Human body model—±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
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Transmitter | Input: 1×HDMI IN [Type A, 19-pin female] Outputs: 1×HDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female] 8x CAT OUT [RJ45] Controls: 1× IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x EDID DIP switch [4-pin] 1x Update [Micro USB] |
| Receiver | Inputs: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x CAT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female] Output: 1x HDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Metal Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | Transmitter: 295mm (W) × 82mm (D) × 18mm (H) Receiver: 79.5mm (W) × 69mm (D) × 16.5mm (H) |
| Weight | Transmitter: 628g; Receiver: 130g |
| Power Supply | 12V/2.5A DC Power (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/RoHs certificated) |
| Power Consumption | 19.2W |
| Operation Temp. | 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F |
| Relative Humidity | 20~90% RH (non-condensing) |
Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | POWER LED | When the Transmitter is powered on, the red power LED will be on. |
| 2 | CAT OUT (1~8) | Connect to the CAT port of the Receiver with a CAT6 cable. |
| 3 | Power LED (Green) | Transmitter supports one-way POC function. When it supplies power to the Receiver through a CAT cable, the Power LED will be on. |
| 4 | Data Signal Indicator (Yellow) | ▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP. ▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP. ▪ Dark: No HDMI signal. |
| 5 | HDMI OUT | HDMI loop output port, connect to the HDMI display device such as TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable. |
| 6 | HDMI IN | HDMI input port, connect to HDMI source device such as DVD or set-top box with an HDMI cable. |
| 7 | IR OUT | Connect t 1/ blaster cable, the IR signal is from “IR IN” o IR port of the Receiver. |
| 8 | EDID DIP Switch | Used to set EDID mode. Please refer to Section “6. EDID Mode” for details. |
| 9 | UPDATE | Mini USB update port. Connect to PC for firmware updating. |
| 10 | DC 12V | DC 12V Power input port. |
| 11 | POWER Switch | Press the switch to power on/off the device (“-” for on, “o” for off). |
Receiver Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | HDMI OUT | HDMI signal output port. Connect to HDMI display device such as HDTV. |
| 2 | IR IN | Connect to IR receiver cable, the IR signal will emit to the IR OUT port of the transmitter. |
| 3 | CAT | CAT input port. Connect to the CAT output port of the transmitter with a CAT6 cable. |
| 4 | Power LED (Green) | When the Receiver is powered on, the LED will be on. The device supports POC function, so the Receiver is powered by the Transmitter through a CAT cable. |
| 5 | Data Signal Indicator (Yellow) | ▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP. ▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP. ▪ Dark: No HDMI signal. |
IR Pin Definition
Note:
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the transmission distance is 0-5 meters.
When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 90 °, the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.
EDID Mode
The defined EDID setting list of the product is shown as below:
| EDID Mode | EDID Description |
| 0000 | 1080P, 2CH AUDIO |
| 0001 | 1080P, DOLBY/DTS5.1 |
| 0010 | 1080P, HD AUDIO |
| 0011 | 1080i, 2CH AUDIO |
| 0100 | 1080i, DOLBY/DTS5.1 |
| 0101 | 1080i, HD AUDIO |
| 0110 | 3D,1080P, 2CH AUDIO |
| 0111 | 3D,1080P, DOLBY/DTS5.1 |
| 1000 | 3D,1080P, HD AUDIO |
| 1001 | 4K30, 2CH AUDIO |
| 1010 | 4K30, DOLBY/DTS5.1 |
| 1011 | 4K30, HD AUDIO |
| 1100 | Copy Loop Out |
| 1101 | 720p, 2CH AUDIO |
| 1110 | 720p, DOLBY/DTS5.1 |
| 1111 | 720p, HD AUDIO |
Application Example
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