VIVOLINK VLHDMICTL2 18G HDMI Manager with EDID and HDCP Manage User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- VIVOLINK
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VLHDMICTL2
18G HDMI Manager with EDID &
HDCP Manage 
User Manual
All Rights Reserved
Version: VLHDMICTL2_2023V1.0
Product Introduction
The VLHDMICTL2 is a 18G HDMI manager with EDID&HDCP manage. It supports up to 4K@60 4:4:4 and HDCP2.2. The product is power by HDMI or USB-C, and it contains CEC block switch and support auto-downscaling.
Feature
- 18G HDMI 2.0 4K@60 444 HDCP2.2;
- Supports EDID & HDCP manage;
- Power by HDMI or USB-C;
- CEC block switch.
Package
- VLHDMICTL2
- 1x User Manual
Specification
Video Input
Input| (1) HDMI 2.0
Input Connector| (1) Female type-A
HDMI Input Resolution| Up to 4K@60 4:4:4
Video Output
Output| (1) HDMI 2.0
Output Connector| (1) Female type-A
HDMI Output Resolution| Up to 4K@60 4:4:4
General
Bandwidth| 18Gbps
Power Supply| 5V 1A
Power Consumption| 2.4W(MAX)
Dimension (WHD)| 54x18x60mm
Net Weight| 85g
Panel Description
- Power LED: The LED indicates green when power on.
- HDMI IN: HDMI2.0 input, connect to source.
- DIP Switch: 4-pin dip switch for EDID and HDCP management.
- USB-C: USB-C is used to power the machine, upload EDID and firmware upgrade.
- CEC Switch: Turn on/off the CEC
- HDMI OUT: HDMI 2.0 output, connect to display.
System Connection
EDID&HDCP management
Predefined EDID Setting
| Switch Status | Video Resolution | Audio Format |
|---|---|---|
| 000 | Obtain the Display EDID | |
| 001 | 1080p | LPCM |
| 010 | 1080p | DTS/Dolby |
| 011 | 3840 x 2160@30Hz HDR | LPCM |
| 100 | 3840 x 2160@30Hz HDR | DTS/Dolby |
| 101 | 3840 x 2160@60Hz HDR | LPCM |
| 110 | 3840 x 2160@60Hz HDR | DTS/Dolby |
| 111 | User defined EDID |
User Defined EDID Setting
- Rename the user defined EDID according the following format: 0803C000.DAT
- Connect the machine to the PC with USB cable, the PC will automatically detect a Udisk named of “BOOTDISK”.
- Copy the EDID file into the U-disk, and then open the U-disk. If there is a SUCCESS. TXT file, it means that the EDID upload is successful.
- Remove the USB cable, connect the adapter to power on the machine.
HDCP management
| Switch Status | HDCP Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Show a identify code to Source that no HDCP is supported by the device,then |
the source will assume that no HDCP is supported by the
device and will send the content without HDCP encryption if the signal format
allows it.
0| Switch off HDCP management
Firmware Upgrade
- Rename the upgrade file according the following format: 08009000.APP
- Disconnect the HDMI and connect the VLHDMICTL2 to the PC with USB cable, the PC will detect a U-disk named of “BOOTDISK”.
- Copy the file into the U-disk, and then open the U-disk. If there is a SUCCESS.TXT file, it means upgrade is successful, and if there is an UNKNOW.TXT file, it means fail.