CDVI-2S/4S/8S
1 by 2/ 1 by 4/ 1 by 8 DVI
Splitter
Operation Manual

CDVI-2S/4S/8S

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Version 1.0 September 2011

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Safety Precautions
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack or install or
operate this equipment, and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install thisequipment:
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Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk ofﬁre, electrical shock and injury to persons.
To prevent ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,moisture or install this product near water.
Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
Never push an object of any kind into this product throughmodule openings or empty slots, as you may damage parts.
Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow it to
be abused by persons walking on it.
To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block theslots and openings in the module housing that provide
ventilation.

Revision History
Version No

VR0
VR1

Date

20110901
20120307

Summary of Change

Preliminary Release
Combine 1x2 & 1x4

Table of Contents1.

Introduction ……………………..……………………...…........….…….

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2.

Applications …………………..………………….……...................…..

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3.

Package Contents ………………………...........……….................…

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System Requirements ……………..……….........………............…….

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5.

Features …………………………………………......……........…...……

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6.

Specifications ………………………………...……..........………....….

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7.

Operation Controls and Functions ……………...……..............……
7.1 Front Panel ..............................................................................

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7.2

Rear Panel .…………………………………..…….......…...….…

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8.

Connection and Installation ….………………….........…..…..…......

59.

Acronyms …......................................................................................

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1. Introduction

The DVI Splitter series are with high performance HDCP compliant DVI
distribution ampliﬁer. It allows one DVI signal source to split up to two/four/
eight identical and buffered outputs for connecting to 8 DVI displays
simultaneously. Convertible with HDMI signal with adaptor includes digitalaudio signal supporting up to 192kHz. Further, each of the buffered output
can run up to 10 meters and can be cascaded.

2. Applications Simultaneous multi channel display
 Showroom display
 Educational demonstration
 Installation usage
3. Package Contents
 DVI Splitter 5V DC Power Adaptor
 Operation Manual
4. System Requirements

Input source equipment such as PC/NB or Blu-ray player signal with DVI or
HDMI to DVI adaptor cable and output to display monitor or TV with DVI
connection cable.

15. Features
 HDMI 1.3 and DVI 1.0 compliant
 Compatible with HDMI signal with adaptor cable Supports a wide range of PC and HDTV resolutions from VGA to WUXGAand 480p to 1080p

 Can be cascaded up to 3 layers
 Each of the buffered output can run up to 15M/8bits or 10M/12bits
 EDID: The device will read EDID of output 1 and will record it2

6. Specifications
Input Port

1 x DVI

Output Ports

2/4/8 x DVI

Audio Sampling Rate

Up to 192 kHz

Power Supply

5V DC / 2.6A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certiﬁed)

ESD Protection

Human body model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)± 6kV (contact discharge)

Dimensions (mm)102 (W) x 125 (D) x 30 (H)/2S
102 (W) x 141 (D) x 38 (H)/4S
240 (W) x 103 (D) x 29 (H)/8S

Weight(g)280/2S, 550/4S, 550/8S

Chassis Material

Metal

Silkscreen ColorBlack

Operating Temperature

0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F

Storage Temperature-20˚C ~ 60˚C / -4˚F ~ 140˚F

Power Consumption

3.5W/2S, 6W/4S,10W/8S

Relative Humidity

20 ~ 90%RH (non-condensing)37. Operation Controls and Functions
7.1 Front Panel

DVI OUTDVI OUTSYNC

DVI IN

DVI OUT

POWER
DC 5V

78①①1②③①④⑤① DVI OUT 7/8/1: These slots are to connect to the displays with DVI cables.
② SYNC LED: This LED will illuminate in RED when the source signal isconnected and detected by the unit.
③ DVI IN: This slot is to connect with input source equipment such as graphic
card or PC for input signal sending.
④ POWER LED: This LED will illuminate when the power is connected withpower supply.
⑤ DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power supply into the unit and connect theadaptor to AC wall outlet.
7.2 Rear Panel
DVI OUTDVI OUTDVI OUTDVI OUTDVI OUT

23456①① DVI OUT 2~6: These slots are to connect to the displays with DVI cables.

48. Connection and Installation

orPC/NB

Blu-Ray

1 by 8 DVI Splitter

Monitor/
Display

Monitor/
Display

Monitor/
Display

Monitor/
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Monitor/
Display

Monitor/
Display

5Monitor/
Display

Monitor/
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Acronyms
AcronymComplete Term

DVI

Digital Visual Interface

HDCP

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

HDMI

High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface

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