SIMPLIFIED MFG SP14S 4K Compatible HDMI Splitter User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- SIMPLIFIED MFG
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SIMPLIFIED MFG SP14S 4K Compatible HDMI Splitter
Thank you for purchasing this product
The Simplified MFG SP14S 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 in order to protect and extend the
life of your equipment.
Introduction
The SP14S is an 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
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HDMI 2.0b, HDCP2.2/HDCP1.4 compliant.
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Supports HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (4:4:4)
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Audio can be extracted via the optical SPDIF and the 3.5mm mini jack
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Video signals can be spilt into four identical signals, or can be manipulated via the scaling switches
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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 all displays as the same as output 1
In “auto” mode, the splitter compares the four 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 Scaler
- 1x 5V/1A Power Supply
- 1x User manual
Specifications
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
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 unit 99 components 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.
[email protected]
SP14S Quick Start Guide
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 simultaneously
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.