SIMPLIFIED MFG SP12S 4K-Compatible HDMI Splitter User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- SIMPLIFIED MFG
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SIMPLIFIED MFG SP12S 4K-Compatible HDMI Splitter
Thank you for purchasing this device
The Simplified MFG SP12S is designed to provide years of reliable service. At Simplified MFG, we want the experience with this device to be the best possible and are committed to helping achieve that experience.
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. Set top boxes (STB) that are connected to the outside world can introduce surges through the HDMI. Simplified MFG’s HDSURGE is recommended for use with these STB devices (cable and satellite)
Introduction
The SP12S is an 18Gbps HDMI2.0b splitter with scaling, EDID management, and audio breakout. It supports resolutions up to 4K2K@60Hz (4:4:4) and HDCP 2.2/1.4. The EDID can be copied (output 1) or mixed. Each output can be set to 1080p or to the EDID setting. Also, audio can be extracted via the optical SPDIF and/or the 3.5mm mini jack.
Features
- HDMI 2.0b, HDCP2.2/HDCP1.4 compliant.
- Supports HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (4:4:4)
- Audio can be extracted via the optical SPDIF and the 3.5mm mini jack
- Video signals can be spilt into four identical signals, or can be manipulated via the scaling switches
- The EDID shown to the source can be selected via the switch on the panel
- In “copy” mode, Output 1 is shown to the source and the splitter treats both displays as the same as output 1
- In “auto” mode, the splitter compares the two outputs and adjusts to the lowest common denominator
- Supports all HDMI audio formats including; LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX,DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
Package Contents
- 1× HDMI 4K Ultra HD Scaling Splitter
- 1x 5V/1A Power Supply
- 1x User manual
Specifications
Technical
- HDMI Compliance: HDMI 2.0b
- HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
- Video Bandwidth: 18Gbps
- Video Resolutions: 720P50/60Hz,1080P50/60Hz, 4K2K24Hz, 4K2K30Hz, 4K2K@50/60Hz (4:4:4)
- Color Depth: 8, 10, or 12bit (depends on source setting)
- Color Space: RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
- HDMI Audio Formats: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD & DTS-X
- L/R Audio Formats: PCM 2.0
- Optical Audio Formats: LPCM [2.0/2.1]CH, Dolby 5.1, Dolby True HD, Dolby DD+, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES 6, DTS-HDMA 5.1, DTS HD-HRA 5.1
- ESD Protection: Human-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connections
- Input ports: 1×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
- Output ports: 4×HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1×L/R Audio out [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1×Optical out [S/PDIF]
Mechanical
- Housing: Metal Enclosure
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 120mm (4.75”) [W] × 62mm (2.4”) [D] × 14mm (.55”) [H]
- Weight: 166g / 5.9 oz.
- Power Supply: Input: AC100~240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC5V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
- Power Consumption: 2.8W (max)
- Operating 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
Rear Panel
Application Example
Warranty
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 unitcomponents 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.
Contact
- Sales and Tech Support
- P. 833-HDMI-411 (833-436-4411)
- E. info@simplifiedmfg.com
SP12S Quick Start Guide
- The SP12S is a HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 4K splitter that takes one input and splits it to two scaling outputs each display get the correct resolution
- The SP12S scales on each output for ease of installation when mixing display resolutions
- In addition, the SP12S has an audio breakout (Optical and 3.5mm)
- The SP12S can be used for a myriad of things including; scaling, splitting, EDID fix, and audio breakout
Tech Bulletin 6/13/2022
- Re: Non-Scaling Splitter (RSP1:2 & SP1:8)
- Description of terms used in this paper:
EDID = Extended Display Identification Data. This is information that the
display sends when the communication is set up between the source and the
display. The display send this information and the source decides what signal
to send.
Scaling = The ability to change a signal to another format. The most
common scaling is to scale down from 4K/UHD to 1080p. The way a non-scaling
splitter works is that is copies the EDID of output one. Essentially the
source sees only this signal request (EDID). For an example if you had a
4K/UHD display in output one of an RSP1:2, the source would see the EDID of
the 4K display only and send a signal that is appropriate for the 4K/UHD
display in ouptupt 1. If the display in output 2 is not capable of displaying
this signal, you will not have an image on this display. The solution is to
swap the outputs so that the “lessor” display is in output one and the source
will then send a signal that is compatible with that display. For an example
the display that was in output 2 is 1080p, then the source will now output a
1080p signal. The 4K/UHD display that was moved to output 2 will now get a
1080p signal. Although rare, it is possible that neither request is compatible
with both of the displays. In this case you will need to override the EDID of
the displays by using the switch on the splitter. The switch when moved from
TV to STD will now send a 1080p stereo EDID request to the source. It is
nearly a 100% guarantee that both displays will be able to process a 1080p
signal. The exceptions are very old displays that were created before 1080p
and they may not be able to process this signal. A more complex solution
should be used, such as a scaling device on that output.Simplified MFG makes
other solutions that will allow you to use a 4K/UHD display and a 1080p
display simultaneaously and still process both signals and the device is
called a SP12S or SP14S. These devices have a simple scaling circuit that is
designed for mixing 1080p and 4K/UHD displays. In the case of the SP12S and
SP14S, you can simultaneaously process 4K/UHD and 1080p. This is done by
telling the device to copy the EDID of the superior display that should be
used in output 1 (this is where the device looks to copy EDID in copy mode).
Then each output has a scaling switch so that you can decide to use the copied
EDID or to scale down to 1080p where needed either by specification or choice
as some 4K/UHD displays may not be compatible with each other. A decision can
be made by swapping different displays in output one to see if you can get the
desired signal on each display with either a small compromise, or to just
decide to scale to lessor 4K/UHD displays to 1080p to have the superior signal
on the superior display.
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