SIMPLIFIED MFG SP14CAT50 18Gbps HDMI 1×4 50m Splitter Over Category Cable
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The Simplified MFG SP14CAT50 was designed to provide years of reliable service. Please read this manual thoroughly before connecting, operating, or adjusting this device. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of your equipment. The HDSURGE is designed to protect your system when using cable and satellite boxes. It is highly recommended that you use one with these types of sources.
Introduction
The SP14CAT50 HDMI 1×4 on category cable splitter can distribute 1 source signal to any 4 display devices. The HDMI signal transmission distance can be extended up to 50 meters at the resolution of
4K2K@60Hz, or 70 meters at 1080P@60Hz via a single CAT6/6a/7 cable. The SP14CAT50 supports IR return from RX and advanced EDID management.
Features
- HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps), HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x compliant
- Supports video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4
- Supports HDR, HDR10+, and HLG
- Supports all HDMI audio formats pass-through
- Audio Breakout is available in stereo (3.5mm mini-jack) and Coaxial S/PDIF at TX
- Distance over Cat6/6a/7 is 50m (165ft) at 4K / 70m (231ft) at 1080p
- Input is one HDMI Type-A with 1 HDMI loop output and 4 UTP outputs
- EDID can be copied or can be provided by internal EDID library
- RX Devices are powered by TX unit
- Compact design
Package Contents
- 1 × SP14CAT50 main chassis transmitter
- 4 × RX devices
- 1 × IR blaster cables (1.5 meters)
- 4 × 20K~60KHz IR receiver cables (1.5 meters)
- 1 × 12V/2.5A DC locking power adapter
- 1 × User manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.0b |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2/1.x |
| Video Bandwidth | 594MHz/18Gbps |
| Video Resolution | Up to 4k2k@60Hz 4:4:4 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit,10-bit,12-bit(1080p@60Hz) 8-bit (4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4) 8-bit,10-bit,12-bit(4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0) |
| Color Space | RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 /4:2:0 |
| HDR | Support HDR, HDR10+, and HLG |
| HDMI Audio Formats | LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital+, Atmos, DTS-ES, DTS HD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X |
| Coaxial Audio Formats | PCM2.0, Dolby Digital / Plus, DTS 2.0/5.1 |
| Analog Audio Formats | PCM 2.0CH |
| ESD Protection | Human body model—±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
| Input | 1×HDMI Type A (19-pin female) |
| Output | 1×HDMI Type A (19-pin female） 4x UTP OUT [RJ45] 1x Coaxial Audio OUT [RCA] 1x 3.5mm Audio OUT [3.5mm mini jack] |
| Control | 1×RS-232 (3-pin phoenix connector） 1x EDID DIP switch [5-pin] 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Metal Enclosure |
| Silkscreen Color | Black |
| Dimensions | Transmitter: 440mm (W) × 130mm (D) × 44mm (H) Receiver: 140mm (W) × 65mm (D) × 18mm (H) |
| Weight | Transmitter: 1.62kg Receiver: 246g |
| Power Supply | Input: AC100 – 240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 24V/3.75A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified) |
| Power Consumption | 72W |
| Operation Temperature | 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
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | POWER LED | When the SP14CAT50 is powered on, the red power LED will be illuminated |
| 2 | IN LED | When the HDMI IN port is connected to an active source device, the green LED will be illuminated |
| 3 | LOOP LED | When the HDMI LOOP OUT port connects an active display device, the green LED will be illuminated |
| 4 | OUT (1~8) LED | When the UTP OUTPUT port connects to a RX device, the corresponding green OUT LED will be illuminated |
Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | AUDIO OUT | COAX for multi-channel audio breakout and 3.5mm mini jack for stereo breakout for connection to amplifier |
| 2 | HDMI Ports | IN: HDMI input port. Connect to HDMI source such as a HDMI stream, BRP, or STB with HDMI cable |
| LOOP OUT: This port can be used to go to a local display or a second splitter | ||
| 3 | CAT OUTPUT port (1~4) | Connect to the supplied RX devices with Cat 6/6A/7 category cable |
| 4 | Link Signal LED (Green) | § Illuminated: TX and RX are connected well § Dark: No or poor connection from TX to RX |
| 5 | Data Signal LED (Orange) | § Illuminated: Active HDMI connection § Dark: No signal transmission § Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP |
| 6 | IR OUT | For connecting the IR blaster which outputs the IR signals that the RX devices receive via the supplied IR receivers |
| 7 | DC 12V | DC 12V power supply connection for the supplied adapter that connects to an AC outlet. (Note: The RX devices are powered by the TX device via the category cable) |
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | EDID DIP Switch | Used to set the EDID shown to the source. Please refer to section number 6 for more information |
| 2 | SERVICE Port | Used for firmware update or for serial control. Please refer to section number 7 for more information |
Receiver
| No. | Name | Function Description |
| 1 | HDMI OUT | Connects to a display via an HDMI Cable |
| 2 | Connection Signal Indicator LED (Green) | § Illuminated: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status § Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status § Dark: Transmitter are Receiver are not connected |
| 3 | UTP IN | Connect to the UTP OUTPUT port on the transmitter with a CAT cable |
| 4 | Data Signal Indicator LED (Orange) | ▪ Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP ▪ Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP ▪ Dark: No HDMI signal |
| 5 | SERVICE Port | Used for firmware updates |
| 6 | IR INPUT | The IR Receiver is plugged in here. IR signals from the TX are sent back the TX unit and are output via IR OUT |
| 7 | DC 12V Input | Plug DC 12V/1A power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to an AC outlet (Note: The UTP receiver is powered by the transmitter via a CATcable.) |
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
- 11111 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 11110 1080p, Dolby/DTS 5.1
- 11101 1080p, HD Audio 7.1
- 11100 1080i, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 11011 1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1
- 11010 1080i, HD Audio 7.1
- 11001 1080p 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 11000 1080p 3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1
- 10111 1080p 3D, HD Audio 7.1
- 10110 4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 10101 4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4, Dolby/DTS 5.1
- 10100 4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4, HD Audio 7.1
- 10011 4K2K 60Hz 4:2:0, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 10010 4K2K 60Hz 4:2:0, Dolby/DTS 5.1
- 10001 4K2K 60Hz 4:2:0, HD Audio 7.1
- 10000 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 01111 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4, Dolby/DTS 5.1
- 01110 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4, HD Audio 7.1
- 01101 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4, Stereo Audio 2.0 HDR
- 01100 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
- 01011 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4, HD Audio 7.1 HDR
- 01010 Copy From Loop Out
- 01001 Copy From Cat 1 OUT
- 01000 Copy From Cat 2 OUT
- 00111 Copy From Cat 3 OUT
- 00110 Copy From Cat 4 OUT
- 00101 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 00100 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 00011 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 00010 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 00001 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
- 00000 Control Mode
ASCII Commands
The SP14CAT50 also supports ASCII command control. Connect to the SERVICE port on the SP14CAT50 to send ASCII commands to the unit. The ASCII command list about the product is shown as below:
Application Example
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Warranty and Contact Information
Should you feel that this product does not function adequately due to defects in materials or workmanship, we (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated below (starting from the original date of the purchase) either a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts. Or b) Replace the product with new or refurbished product. All Simplified MFG products are covered by a 3-year PARTS and LABOR warranty. During this period there will be no charge for unit repair, replacement of unit components or replacement of the product if deemed necessary. The decision to repair or replace is made by the warrantor. The purchaser must mail in the product during the warranty period. This limited warranty only covers the product purchased as new and is extended to the original purchaser only. It is non-transferrable to subsequent owners, even during the warranty period. A purchase receipt or other proof of purchase date is required for the limited warranty service.
Sales and Tech Support
P. 833-HDMI-411 (833-436-4411) E. [email protected]
Simplified MFG • 550 W Baseline Rd Ste 102-121 • Mesa AZ 85210
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SP14CAT50
HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 50m Splitter Extender over Category cable
The SP14CAT50 is a HDMI 2.0b
(18Gbps) over category cable splitter/extender that supports the entire HDMI 2.0b format including all ver-sions of HDR and DolbyVision™. Other features include single ended power (powers from TX), 70m at 1080p (Cat6A), IR return from RX to TX, EDID management, audio breakout, & HDMI loop out.
Features:
- HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
- HDR 8/10/10+ & Dolby Vision™ Support
- Single ended power (from TX)
- 50m @ 4K/70m @ 1080p (Cat6A)
- HDMI loop out
- IR return from RX to TX
- Supports HBR (High Bit Rate Audio)
- Coaxial S/PDIF & 3.5mm mini-jack audio breakout
- Supports all versions of Multi-Channel Audio
- Full EDID management
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.0b |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 |
| Video Bandwidth | 18 Gbps |
| Video Resolutions | up to 4K2K@50/60Hz YUV4:4:4), 4K2K@30Hz, 1080P@ 120Hz, and 1080P 3D@60Hz |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit, 12-bit |
| HDMI Audio For- mats (Pass- through) | LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digi- tal+, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| ESD Protection | Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge) |
| Connections | |
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Inputs | TX: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x RS232 [Phoenix jack] RX: 1x RJ45 In [RJ45] 1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x Locking power input [not used] 1x Service [Mini-USB jack] |
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Outputs | TX: 4x Category Outputs [RJ45] 1x IR OUTPUT [3.5mm Mono Mini-jack] 1xHDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1x 3.5mm mini jack 1x Coaxial S/PDIF RX: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Metal Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | TX 210mm/8.25” [W] x 100mm/4” [D] x 25mm/1” [H] RX 88mm/3.5” [W] x 61mm/2.4” [D] x 18mm/0.7” [H] |
| Weight | TX 595g/21 oz. RX 155g/5.5 oz. |
| Power Supply | Input: AC100 – 240V 50/60Hz Output: DC 12V/2.5A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL cer- tified) |
| Power Consump- tion | 14W (Max) |
| Op. Temperature | 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C |
| Storage Tem- perature | -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C |
| Relative Humidity | 20 – 90% RH (no condensation) |
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