C4i HDC-SPB116 8K Ultra HD 2×1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- C4i
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8K 2×1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher
User Manual
VER 1.0
Thank you for purchasing this product
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully
before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of
surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend
the life of your equipment.
Introduction
This 8K 2×1 HDMI 2.1 switcher can switch any of 2 HDMI sources to 1 HDMI display. It supports video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 48Gbps video bandwidth. It is suitable for outdoor display, video conference, security monitoring, home theater, and other applications. By using this HDMI 8K switcher, you are allowed to connect from HDMI IN1 and HDMI IN2 ports to two HDMI source devices via an individual HDMI cable, then connect from HDMI OUT port to your external monitor (such as HDMI projector, HDMI TV or HDMI ordinary display). You can switch between two sources by pressing the switch button on the top panel of the switcher. In order to make sure that your display shows normally, we suggest you to plug the Micro USB cable in the package into your USB device to power the switcher. Please pay attention that this switcher is not a bi-directional switcher, you can only use from two sources to one display (only 2 in 1 out, not 1 in 2 out). It can work well with xbox or PS5 to achieve 4K@120hz on your TVs or relative monitors.
Features
☆ HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 compliant
☆ Support 48Gbps video bandwidth
☆ 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 8/10/12bit, 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit, 8K@ 30Hz 4:4:4 10-bit,
4K@120Hz 4:4:4 10-bit video support
☆ Support HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG pass-through
☆ VRR, FVA, ALLM support
☆ Support HDMI audio formats: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master
Audio
☆ 2×1 switch output, auto switch supported
☆ Built-in Equalizer and Driver
☆ Auto EDID management
☆ Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
- 1 × 8K Two-Input HDMI Switcher
- 1 × Micro USB Power Cable
- 1 × User Manual
Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.1
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth| 48Gbps
Video Resolution| Up to 8K©60Hz 4:4:4 8/10/12bit, 8K©60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit,
8K©30Hz 4:4:4 10-bit, 4K©120Hz 4:4:4 10-bit
Color Depth| 8-bit,10-bit,12-bit
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
HDMI Audio Formats| LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX,
DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD MasterAudio, DSD
Connection
Input| 2XHDMI IN [Type A, 19-pin female]
Output| 1xHDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female]
Mechanical
Housing| Plastic Enclosure
Silkscreen Color| Apple Gray
Dimensions| 60mm (W) x 60mm (D) x 12mm (H)
Weight| 31g
Power Supply| USB 5V
Power Consumption| 1.25W (Max)
Operation 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
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switch button /Power LED | Short pressing the switch button will allow the |
device to switch any of the two HDMI input signals to the HDMI display; long
press this button to enter the
auto-switching mode. When the device is powered on, the green power
LED is on.
2| Input LED (1~2)| When the HDMI IN1/2 port is selected as the input source
channel, the corresponding green LED is on.
3| HDMI IN1/2 port| HDMI signal input ports, connecting to HDMI source device
such as DVD or PS5 with an HDMI cable.
4| POWER| DC 5V USB power input port.
5| HDMI OUT port| HDMI signal output port, connecting to HDMI display device
such as TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable.
Notes:
- While using the HDMI switcher, power supply via Micro USB cable is not necessary. But in case some of your HDMI devices with insufficient power, please connect Micro USB cable to your USB devices for power supply.
- If you need to use the switcher to output signals of 4K@ 120Hz or 8K@60Hz, please make sure that your HDMI cable, HDMI signal source, and HDMI display all support the above resolution.
- The length of the HDMI cables connected to both ends of the switcher should not be too long, otherwise, it will easily cause the screen to flicker. The following HDMI cables are suggested.
8K60, 8K30, 4K120: Ultra HDMI2.1 cable, IN/OUT 2 meters.
4K60 4:4:4: HDMI2.0 cable, IN/OUT 3 meters.
4K60 4:2:0, 4K30, 1080P: HDMI cable, IN/OUT 5 meters.