Hall Research 1x4 HDMI Video Splitter w/4K Support, SP-HD-4A

The SP-HD-4A splits a single DVI or HDMI audio/video source for display on four identical outputs. It supports HDTV resolutions up to 4Kx2K, is HDCP compliant; supports HDMI 1.4 deep color & 3-D formats, and handles all HDMI Audio formats. The SP-HD-4A is a high-performance unit that digitally splits and buffers the input signal for a 100% perfect image and sound reproduction on all outputs. 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.

EDID Management

The SP-HD-4A uses an 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 the lowest numbered outputs. In short, please connect the TVs that support the highest resolution to higher numbered outputs, such as this:

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.

Features

• Perfect solution for high-end home-theatre setups
• Splits an HDMI source to 4 outputs without loss
• Supports PC & HDTV resolutions, VGA to WUXGA, 480p to 1080p and 4K x 2K
• Allows each output to work independently when connected to different HDTV displays
• 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
• EDID Selection Switch for Pass-Thru or Emulated
• Plug and play installation - takes minutes to setup
• Bandwidth of 10.2 Gbps (Giga bits / second) for sharp digital image
• Supports LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio

Specifications

• Input Port:
  (1) HDMI Female Locking Connector (Type A)
• Output Ports:
  (4) HDMI Female Locking Connector (Type A)
• Video Resolutions:
  Output resolution is same as input resolution.
  PC Resolutions : VGA - SVGA – XGA – SXGA – UXGA -WUXGA
  HDTV Resolutions : 480i - 480p - 720p - 1080i - 1080p, 4Kx2K@30
• Bandwidth:
  10.2 Gbps total (or 3.4 Gbps per color, or 340 MHz TMDS clock)
• Video Standards:
  HDMI 1.4 (for 3D, Deep-Color & 4Kx2K), HDCP1.1 and DVI1.0
• Audio Formats:
  All HDMI Embedded Audio including: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (32-192kHz sample rate)
• Power Supply:
  100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, external; +5 V DC, 2.6 A DC, 13 Watts, Center-Positive, Locking 2.1mm ID Connector
  Actual Power Consumption: 110 mA ~ 475 mA (or 0.55 ~ 2.4 watts) depending on # outputs plugged in at 1080P
• Temperature/Humidity:
  Storage: -40 to +185 °F (-40 to +85°C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing
  Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing
• Mounting:
  End plates have L bracket with holes for surface mounting
• Enclosure:
  Metal (Steel ends and Aluminum extrusion)
• Dimensions:
  1.5" H x 5.6" W x 4.1" D
  (38mm H x 142mm W x 105mm D)
• Product Weight:
  Product - 0.85 lb (0.386kg)
  Shipping - 1.5lbs (0.681 kg)
• Safety:
  CE
• EMI/EMC:
  CE, FCC Class A
• MTBF:
  90,000 hours (Calculated Estimate)
• Warranty:
  2 years parts and labor

About Hall Research

Hall Research has been a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative Video over CATx, matrix switchers, scaling and automation products. As the creators of the device that revolutionized Video over Cat5, the Mini-Cat®, Hall Research has risen to prominence in the Audio/Video industry. Our products are used by every major industry in thousands of installations worldwide.