StarTech.com VSEDIDHD EDID Emulator for HDMI Displays User Manual

StarTech.com VSEDIDHD EDID Emulator for HDMI Displays

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Introduction

When a video source is connected to a display, EDID information is shared between devices to ensure video and audio performance is aligned. However, if you are using a third party device, such as a video extender, between your source and display, the EDID information may not pass through correctly. This EDID Emulator and Copier let you clone or emulate the EDID settings from your display and deliver it to your video source to ensure proper signaling between your devices.

Package contents

• 1 x EDID emulator
• 1 x USB power cable
• 1 x Screwdriver
• 4 x foot pads
• 1 x User Manual

Requirements

• An HDMI display device.
• An HDMI video source device.
• A USB port (power).
• Two HDMI cables (for the display device and video source device).

Mode switch

The Mode switch on this EDID Emulator and Copier lets you set the operation mode depending upon your application. Reference the glossaries below to determine the best mode for your application.

• PC mode
  PC mode lets you copy EDID settings from your display for use with a computer system and/or emulate EDID settings for use with your computer that is commonly supported by most computers and in the performance range of your display.

• AV mode
  AV mode lets you copy EDID settings from your display for use with consumer electronics devices (such as Blu-ray™ or DVD players) and/or emulate EDID settings that are commonly supported by most consumer electronics devices, and in the performance range of your display.

• Memory mode
  Memory mode lets you copy and store up to 15 EDID settings from different displays and then choose between which is outputted to your video source.

Rotary switch

The Rotary switch on this EDID Emulator and Copier is used to define different settings depending upon the mode the EDID Emulator and Copier is set to. It may be necessary to review the tables below to determine what settings are ideal for your application.

Notes:

• AUTO programs the EDID Emulator and Copier for a direct EDID copy from the device it’s connected to.
• MANUAL programs the EDID Emulator and Copier for a combination of copied EDID and emulated EDID programming that’s done using the Dip switches.

PC (DVI) mode

Position| Resolution
0| AUTO
1| MANUAL
2| 1024×768
3| 1280×720
4| 1280×1024
5| 1366×768
6| 1440×900
7| 1600×900
8| 1600×1200
9| 1680×1050
A| 1920×1080
B| 1920×1200
C| 1280×800
D| 2048×1152
E| —
F| —
PC (HDMI) mode

Position| Resolution
0| AUTO
1| MANUAL
2| 1024×768
3| 1280×720
4| 1280×1024
5| 1366×768
6| 1440×900
7| 1600×900
8| 1600×1200
9| 1680×1050
A| 1920×1080
B| 1920×1200
C| 1280×800
D| 2048×1152
E| 720×480
F| 720×576
Memory mode

Position| Presets
0| Preset 1
1| Preset 2
2| Preset 3
3| Preset 4
4| Preset 5
5| Preset 6
6| Preset 7
7| Preset 8
8| Preset 9
9| Preset 10
A| Preset 11
B| Preset 12
C| Preset 13
D| Preset 14
E| Preset 15
F| —

AV mode enables the EDID Emulator and Copier to work with consumer electronics equipment. Even if your equipment doesn’t support the exact resolution that’s specified by the rotary dial, each setting supports a range of resolutions and refresh rates. The table below lists resolutions and refresh rates that are still supported by each setting.

| | | | | | AV mode| | | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| | | Frame Rate: 50 Hz|

Frame Rate: 60 Hz

Position| Resolution| | | | | |
| | | | Interlaced| | Progressive| | Interlaced| | Progressive
0| | AUTO| Automatically record the connected display’s EDID (ignoring all dip switches)
1| | MANUAL| Combines copied EDID with using dip switches 1~4 (ignoring DIP swithces 5~6)
2| | 1024 x 768| | 576i@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 576p@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 480i@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 480p@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

3| | 1280 x 720| | | | | | | |
4| | 1280 x 1024| | | | | | | |

5

| |

1366 x 768

| | 720p@50Hz

720p@24Hz

576i@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 720p@50Hz

720p@24Hz

576p@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 720p@50Hz

720p@24Hz

480i@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 720p@60Hz

720p@24Hz

480p@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

6| | 1440 x 900
7| | 1600 x 900
8| | 1600 x 1200| | | | | | | |
9| | 1680 x 1050| | | | | | | |
A| | 1920 x 1080| | 1080i@50Hz

1080p@24Hz

720p@50Hz

720p@24Hz

576i@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 1080i@60Hz

1080p@24Hz

720p@60Hz

720p@24Hz

480i@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 1080i@60Hz

1080p@24Hz

720p@60Hz

720p@24Hz

480i@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 1080p@60Hz

1080p@24Hz

720p@60Hz

720p@24Hz

480p@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

B| | 1920 x 1200
C| | 1024 x 768| | 576i@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 576p@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 480i@60Hz

640z480p@60Hz

| | 480p@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

D| | 2048 x 1152| | 1080i@50Hz

1080p@24Hz

720p@50Hz

720p@24Hz

576i@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 1080p@50Hz

1080p@24Hz

720p@50Hz

720p@24Hz

576p@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 1080i@60Hz

1080p@24Hz

720p@60Hz

720p@24Hz

480i@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 1080p@60Hz

1080p@24Hz

720p@60Hz

720p@24Hz

480p@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

E| | 720 x 480| | 480i@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 480p@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 480i@60Hz

640×480@60Hz

| | 480p@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

F| | 720 x 576| | 576i@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 576p@50Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 480i@60Hz

640x480p@60Hz

| | 480p@60Hz

640×480@60Hz

Dip switches

The dip switches on this EDID Emulator and Copier enable you to define different settings. The mode your EDID Emulator and Copier is set to changes how the dip switches work as can the dip switches in relation to each other. It may be necessary to review the information below to determine what settings are ideal for your application.

PC mode (HDMI)

Dip switch 6 on (down)

Audio

1| 2| Setting
ON| ON| Use copied
ON| OFF| 7.1 CH
OFF| ON| 5.1 CH
OFF| OFF| 2 CH
Color

3| 4| Setting
ON| ON| Use copied
ON| OFF| RGB
OFF| ON| YCbCr
OFF| OFF| Deep color
DVI or HDMI

6| Setting
ON| DVI mode
OFF| HDMI

PC mode (DVI)

Dip switch 6 on (up)

DVI or HDMI

6| Setting
ON| DVI mode
OFF| HDMI

AV mode

Audio

1| | 2| | Setting
ON| | ON| | Use copied
ON| | OFF| | 7.1 CH
OFF| | ON| | 5.1 CH
OFF| | OFF| | 2 CH
Color

3| | 4| | Setting
ON| | ON| | Use copied
ON| | OFF| | RGB
OFF| | ON| | YCbCr
OFF| | OFF| | Deep color
Scanning

5| | Setting
ON| | Interlaced
OFF| | Progressive
Refresh rate

6| | Setting
ON| | 50 Hz
OFF| | 60 Hz

Memory mode

Audio

1| | 2| | Setting
ON| | ON| | Combine the video EDID from your rotary dial selection with the audio EDID on inventory 0
ON| | OFF| | Combine the video EDID from your rotary dial selection with the audio EDID on inventory 1
OFF| | ON| | Combine the video EDID from your rotary dial selection with the audio EDID on inventory 2
OFF| | OFF| | Combine the video EDID from your rotary dial selection with the audio EDID on inventory 3
Audio recall type

6| | Setting
ON| | Use different audio EDID from Audio inventory 0, 1, 2 or 3
OFF| | Use audio and video EDID saved to the same rotary switch setting

Operation

EDID copying

Use PC mode to copy (clone) the EDID settings from your display for use with a computer.

1. Set the Mode switch on the EDID Copier to PC mode.
2. Use the included screw driver to set the Rotary dial on the EDID Copier to position 0 or 1.
3. If your video source is HDMI, use the included screw driver to set Dip switch 6 in the OFF position (down). or If your video source is DVI (using an HDMI adapter), use the included screw driver to set Dip switch 6 to the ON position (up).
4. Set the remaining Dip switches to your desired setting based on the requirements for your application (see Dip switches section, page 6).
5. Connect the included USB power cable to the Power port on the EDID Copier and to a USB power source.
6. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your display device and to the HDMI output port on the EDID Copier.
7. Press and hold the EDID copy button on the EDID Copier until the Status LED starts to flash green. When you release the EDID copy button, the Status LED will then flash green and red alternately, indicating that the EDID Copier is actively copying the display’s EDID settings. The LED will then light blue, indicating that the EDID copy process has successfully completed.
8. Disconnect the EDID Copier from your display and reconnect your display to the video output on the third-party equipment that is causing the disruption.
9. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and to the HDMI input port on the EDID emulator.
10. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the EDID emulator’s HDMI output port and to the video input port on the third-party equipment that is causing the disruption.
11. Verify the signal has been corrected by viewing your display.

Use AV mode to copy (clone) the EDID settings from your display for use with a consumer electronics device.

1. Set the Mode switch on the EDID Copier to AV mode.
2. Use the included screwdriver to set the Rotary dial on the EDID Copier to position 0 or 1, based on the requirements for your application (see the AV mode table in the Rotary dial section, page 5).
3. Set the Dip switches to your desired setting based on the requirements for your application (see Dip switches section, page 6).
4. Connect the USB power cable to the Power port on the EDID Copier and to a USB power source.
5. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your display device and to the HDMI output port on the EDID Copier.
6. Press and hold the EDID copy button on the EDID Copier until the Status LED starts to flash green. When you release the EDID copy button, the Status LED will then flash green and red alternately, indicating that the EDID Copier is actively copying the display’s EDID settings. The LED will then light blue, indicating that the EDID copy process has successfully completed.
7. Disconnect the EDID Copier from your display and reconnect your display to the video output on the third-party equipment that is causing the disruption.
8. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and to the HDMI input port on the EDID Copier.
9. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the EDID Copier’s HDMI output port and to the video input port on the third-party equipment that is causing the disruption.
10. Verify the signal has been corrected by viewing your display.

Use Memory mode to copy (clone) and store the EDID settings from up to 15 displays.

1. Set the Mode switch on the EDID Copier to Memory mode.
2. Use the included screwdriver to set the Rotary dial on the EDID Copier to the position that you’d like to store the EDID information to (see Rotary dial section, page 5).
3. Set the Dip switches to your desired setting based on the requirements for your application (see Dip switches section, page 6).
4. Connect the USB power cable to the Power port on the EDID Copier and to a USB power source.
5. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your display device and to the HDMI output port on the EDID Copier.
6. Press and hold the EDID copy button on the EDID Copier until the Status LED starts to flash green. When you release the EDID copy button, the Status LED will then flash green and red alternately, indicating that the EDID Copier is actively copying the display’s EDID settings. The LED will then light blue, indicating that the EDID copy process has successfully completed.

Use Memory mode to output copied EDID settings.

1. Set the Mode switch on the EDID Copier to Memory mode.
2. Set the Rotary dial on the EDID Copier to the setting where you’ve saved the EDID that you’d like to output.
3. Set the Dip switches to your desired setting based on the requirements for your application (see Dip switches section, page 6).
4. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and to the HDMI input port on the EDID Copier.
5. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the EDID Copier’s HDMI output port and to the video input port on the third-party equipment that is causing the disruption.
6. Verify the signal has been corrected by viewing your display.

EDID emulating

Use PC mode to emulate the EDID settings for your display connected to a computer.

1. Set the Mode switch on the EDID Emulator to PC mode.

2. Use the included screw driver to set the Rotary dial on the EDID Emulator to the position that corresponds with your desired resolution (see the PC mode tables in the Rotary dial section, page 4).
   Note: Positions 0 and 1 are used for EDID copying applications (see the PC section of EDID copying, page 8).

3. If your video source is HDMI, use the included screw driver to set Dip switch 6 in the OFF position (down). or If your video source is DVI (using an HDMI adapter), use the included screw driver to set Dip switch 6 to the ON position (up) and proceed to step 6.

4. If your video source is HDMI you can set the audio EDID to your desired setting. If you’d like to emulate your EDID to support 7.1-channel sound, set Dip switch 1 to the ON position (up) and Dip switch 2 to the OFF position (down). or If you’d like to emulate your EDID to support 5.1-channel sound, set Dip switch 1 to the OFF position (down) and Dip switch 2 to the ON position (up). or If you’d like to emulate your EDID to support 2-channel sound, set Dip switch 1 and 2 to the OFF (down) position.

5. If your video source is HDMI you can set the color EDID to your desired setting. If you’d like to emulate your EDID to support RGB color only, set Dip switch 3 to the ON position (up) and Dip switch 2 to the OFF position (down). or If you’d like to emulate your EDID to support YCbCr, set Dip switch 3 to the OFF position (down) and Dip switch 4 to the ON position (up). or If you’d like to emulate your EDID to support Deep Color, set Dip switches 3 and 4 to the OFF position (down).

6. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and to the HDMI input port on the EDID emulator.

7. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the EDID emulator’s HDMI output port and to the video input port on the third-party equipment that is causing the disruption.

8. Verify the signal has been corrected by viewing your display.

Use AV mode to emulate the EDID settings for your display that’s connected to a consumer electronics device.

1. Set the Mode switch on the EDID emulator to AV mode.

2. Use the included screw driver to set the Rotary dial on the EDID Emulator to the position that corresponds with your desired resolution (see the PC mode tables in the Rotary dial section, page 4).
   Note: Positions 0 and 1 are used for EDID copying applications (see the AV section of EDID copying, page 9).

3. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and to the HDMI input port on the EDID emulator.

4. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the EDID emulator’s HDMI output port and to the video input port on the third-party equipment that is causing the disruption.

5. Verify the signal has been corrected by viewing your display. or If you’d like to emulate your EDID to support Deep Color, set Dip switches 3 and 4 to the OFF position (down).

6. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and to the HDMI input port on the EDID emulator.

7. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to the EDID emulator’s HDMI output port and to the video input port on the third-party equipment that is causing the disruption.

8. Verify the signal has been corrected by viewing your display.

About the LED indicators

The EDID Copier and Emulator has an Status LED that’s located on the top of the device. See the table below for information about what the LED behavior signifies.

in AV or Memory mode.
LED is illuminated blue, occasionally flashing green 3 times.| The EDID Copier and Emulator is powered on and operating normally in PC mode. The device is configured for use with an HDMI display.
LED is illuminated solid blue, occasionally flashing green 2 times.| The EDID Copier and Emulator is powered on and operating normally in PC mode. The device is configured for use with a DVI display.
LED is illuminated solid green.| The EDID copy button is pressed in.
LED flashes green.| The EDID Copier and Emulator is ready to copy EDID.
LED flashes green and red alternately.| The EDID Copier and Emulator is actively copying EDID.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the StarTech.com VSEDIDHD EDID Emulator?

The StarTech.com VSEDIDHD is an EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) emulator designed for HDMI displays. It helps ensure proper communication between HDMI devices by emulating display information, allowing for optimal video resolution and compatibility.

What is EDID, and why is it important?

EDID is a standard communication protocol used by displays to communicate their capabilities and supported video resolutions to connected devices. It is essential for ensuring that devices can display the appropriate video signals.

What is the purpose of using an EDID emulator like VSEDIDHD?

The VSEDIDHD EDID emulator ensures that the HDMI source device (e.g., graphics card or media player) receives accurate display information from the connected display, even if the display is not currently connected or doesn't have EDID support.

Can I use this EDID emulator with any HDMI display?

Yes, the StarTech.com VSEDIDHD EDID emulator is compatible with most HDMI displays and can work with various resolutions and refresh rates.

How does the EDID emulator work?

The EDID emulator plugs directly into the HDMI port of the display or the HDMI source device and emulates the EDID data of a connected display. This ensures that the HDMI source sends the appropriate video signal based on the emulated display information.

Can I use this emulator to fix compatibility issues between my HDMI source and display?

Yes, the VSEDIDHD EDID emulator can help resolve compatibility issues, especially when the HDMI source device doesn't receive accurate EDID information from the connected display.

Does the EDID emulator support 4K resolutions?

The VSEDIDHD EDID emulator is typically compatible with various resolutions, including 4K (Ultra HD) resolutions, ensuring accurate video signals for high- definition displays.

Is the emulator powered by an external power source?

The EDID emulator is generally powered through the HDMI connection and does not require an external power source.

Can I use the EDID emulator to simulate a specific display's capabilities, even if the connected display is different?

Yes, the emulator can be programmed to simulate the EDID information of a specific display, even if the actual connected display has different capabilities.

Can the EDID emulator be used with HDMI switchers or splitters?

Yes, the VSEDIDHD EDID emulator can be used with HDMI switchers or splitters to ensure proper communication between source devices and displays.

Does the emulator require any software installation for setup?

No, the EDID emulator is typically plug-and-play and does not require any software installation.

Can I use the EDID emulator to force a specific resolution on my HDMI display?

Yes, the EDID emulator can be programmed to force a specific resolution on the connected HDMI source device.

Is the emulator compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)?

The EDID emulator may not be HDCP-compliant, so it may not work with HDCP- protected content.

Can I use the emulator with my gaming console to force a higher resolution on my TV?

Yes, the EDID emulator can be used to force a higher resolution on the gaming console, but the TV must support the selected resolution for it to work properly.

Does the EDID emulator support audio pass-through?

The VSEDIDHD EDID emulator typically supports audio pass-through, ensuring proper audio compatibility between source and display devices.

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