DIGITUS DS-55338 4K HDMI Splitter Installation Guide

June 1, 2024
DIGITUS

DIGITUS DS-55338 4K HDMI Splitter

DIGITUS-DS-55338-4K-HDMI-Splitter-PRODCUT

Specifications

  • Video Inputs : 1x HDMI
  • Video Outputs: 8x HDMI
  • Vertical Frequency Range: 50/60 Hz
  • Video Bandwidth: 6.0 Gbps / 600MHz per channel, 18 Gbps all channels
  • Interlaced Resolutions: 480i, 576i, 1080i
  • Progressive Resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 4K@24/30Hz, 4k@50/60Hz
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 70°C
  • Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% RH non-condensation
  • Power Supply: DC 5V/ 2A
  • Power Consumption (Max ): 10W
  • Dimension (LxWxH): 228 x 84 x 15mm
  • Net Weight: 387 g
  • Housing: Metal

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

  • Connect the HDMI input source to the INPUT port of the splitter using a high-speed HDMI cable.
  • Connect up to 8 HDMI output devices to the OUTPUT 1-8 ports of the splitter.
  • Plug in the DC 5V power supply to the DC/5V input on the splitter.

LED Indicators

  • Power LED: Indicates power status.
  • Downscaler Mode LED Indicator: This shows when the downscaling mode is active.
  • Auto Mode LED Indicator: Indicates normal autoEDID mode.
  • Copy Mode LED Indicator: Shows copy EDID mode.

Troubleshooting

  • Problem: The power light is off, and the product supply is not working.
  • Cause: No power connected.
  • Solution: Please connect the power supply.

Introduction

The DIGITUS® HDMI Splitter splits your HDMI device’s audio and video signals on 8 TVs, monitors or projectors with a resolution of UHD 4K / 60 Hz. Via EDID management, you can choose from 3 modes (Copy, Auto, Downscaler). The integrated Downscaler supports the display of 4K content on Full HD displays. Additionally, 4K as well as Full HD displays can be operated simultaneously. Thanks to its Auto-EDID function, the splitter automatically recognizes the connected displays – no manual settings required.

Main Features

  • Distributes an HDMI signal onto 8 TVs/ monitors/ projectors.
  • EDID management: Auto/Copy/Downscaler
  • Max. resolution: 4K/60Hz (4:4:4)
  • Video bandwidth: 18 Gbps
  • Supports High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  • Supports HDCP 2.2
  • Supports Deep Color (36-bit)
  • HDMI 2.0

Package Content

  • 1x HDMI Splitter
  • 1x Power supply unit (5V/ 2A, 1,2 m)
  • 1x QIG

Technical Features

Item Description
Video Inputs 1x HDMI
Video Output 8x HDMI
Vertical Frequency Range 50/60 Hz
Video Bandwidth 6.0 Gbps / 600MHz per channel, 18 Gbps all channels
Interlaced Resolutions 480i, 576i, 1080i

Progressive Resolutions

| 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p,

4K@24/30Hz,

4k@50/60Hz

Operating Temperature| 0℃ to 70℃
Storage Humidity| 5% to 90% RH

non-condensation

Power Supply| DC 5V/ 2A
Power Consumption (Max)| 10W
Dimension (LxWxH)| 228 x 84 x 15mm
Net Weight| 387 g
Housing| Metal

Overview

DIGITUS-DS-55338-4K-HDMI-Splitter-FIG-1

1.            Power LED


2.            1-8: HDMI Output 1-8 LED Indicator


3.            Auto Mode LED Indicator:

**** ON is In Normal Auto EDID Mode which gets the Lower Resolution and Audio Format of the Both Output for the Input Device to Output the Signal to Fit Both Outputs


4.      Copy Mode LED Indicator:

**** ON is In Copy EDID Mode which copy the Output1

Resolution and Audio Format for the Input Device to Output the Signal

| 5.      Downscaler Mode LED Indicator:

–                ON is In Downscaler EDID Mode which can downscale the Input 4K Resolution to 1080p by the FHD (1080p) Display and 4K Resolution to the 4K Displays Simultaneously.


6.      EDID: Three EDID select button for downscaler,

auto and copy


7.      DC/5V: DC 5V Input


8.      INPUT: HDMI Input port


9.      OUTPUT 1-8:

HDMI Output 1-8 port

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Connection Diagram

DIGITUS-DS-55338-4K-HDMI-Splitter-FIG-2

Troubleshooting

Problems Causes Solutions
Power light is off, and product is not working No power supply connected

Please connect the power supply




No signal output on the screen

| ****

The HDMI

cable may not comply with the HDMI 2.0 specification or is maybe too long

| Please use at least a High-Speed HDMI 2.0 cable that does not exceed the maximum length of the input/output cable of 5 m for 4K/60Hz (4:4:4) or 10 m for 4K@30Hz / 1080p




No picture out only sound out or output pink screen

| ****


Maybe the displays can’t support the resolution or the HDCP

| Change a lower resolution of the input HDMI signal to check whether this issue or not; if not, maybe the customer should change a non-HDCP input source or HDCP compliant displays or devices
No picture out to a FHD TV when connecting a 4K@60Hz

source, and

| Maybe the downscaler function can`t support the input signal,

such as

| The downscaler function only support the 4K@60Hz 4:4:4

and 4:2:0(HDR 10)

signal downscaler to 1080p signal, or there

have normal 4K@60Hz will be no picture
picture to the 4:2:2 HDR output to the FHD TV,
4K HDR signal (Dolby the customer need
supported TV at Vision) or change a supported
the same time when connect downscaler signal
  one FHD TV input
  with a fixed
  4K@60Hz
  output device

Disclaimer

Hereby ASSMANN Electronic GmbH declares that the Declaration of Conformity is part of the shipping content. If the Declaration of Conformity is missing, you can request it by post under the below mentioned manufacturer address.

www.assmann.com
Assmann Electronic GmbH Auf dem Schüffel 3 58513 Lüdenscheid Germany

FAQ

  • Q: What should I do if there is no signal output on the screen?
    • A: Check if the HDMI cable complies with HDMI 2.0 specifications and is within the recommended length limits.

References

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