CPLUS-VHHI

4K UHD+ HDMI to HDMI Enhancer
with EDID Management

Operation Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install oroperate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install thisequipment:•

Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,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 through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.

•Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.

•Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.

•

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.

•To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents oropenings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow forsufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.

REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO.

DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE

RDV1

16/03/17

Preliminary release

CONTENTS
1. Introduction������������������������������������������������������1
2. Applications�����������������������������������������������������1
3. Package Contents������������������������������������������1
4. System Requirements��������������������������������������1
5. Features������������������������������������������������������������2
6. Operation Controls and Functions�����������������2
6.1 Front and Rear Panels������������������������������ 2
6.2 Top Panel��������������������������������������������������� 3
6.3 Side Panel�������������������������������������������������� 4
6.4 EDID Management����������������������������������� 5
6.4.1 EDID Controller��������������������������������� 56.4.2 EDID Creator������������������������������������� 6
6.4.3 System����������������������������������������������� 7
7. Connection Diagram��������������������������������������8
8. Specifications��������������������������������������������������98.1 Technical Specifications�������������������������� 98.2 Video Specifications������������������������������� 109. Acronyms�������������������������������������������������������12

1. INTRODUCTION
This 4K UHD HDMI to HDMI Enhancer with EDID Management isdesigned to enhance and stabilize high-bandwidth HDMI signals forcleaner transmission while also providing the utility of customized
EDIDs. The built in EDID management support allows the user to easily
switch between three distinct EDIDs (Internal, External, and User).
With the use of the optional PC software it is possible to create, edit,
upload or download the customized User EDID. The unit’s included hot
key and simple LED design allows the user to quickly switch between
different configurations while viewing EDID status information.

2. APPLICATIONS• HDMI signal extension• EDID management

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• 1×HDMI to HMDI Enhancer• 1×5V/2.6A DC Power Adaptor• 1×Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS• HDMI source equipment such as media players, video game
consoles or set-top boxes.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audio
amplifiers.
• The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly
recommended.

15. FEATURES• HDMI input and output with 18Gbps (600MHz) 4K UHD support• DVI 1.0 compliant with the use of an HDMI-DVI adaptor• HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 compliant• Supports HD resolutions up to 3840×2160@60 Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) &4096×2160@60 Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)• Supports 48-bit Deep Color up to 1080p@60Hz and 36-bit Deep
Color up to 4k@60Hz (YUV 4:2:0)• Supports pass-through of LPCM 7.1, bitstream and HD bitstream
audio formats• EDID selectable between internal, external and user’s custom EDID
• PC based EDID management tool support via the Micro-USB port.
• LED display providing an easy view of the current EDID and unitstatus

6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front and Rear Panels

DC5VHDMI IN

12SERVICE

3HDMI OUT

41 HDMI IN: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a media

player, game console or set-top box. DVI sources are supportedwith the use of an HDMI to DVI adapter.

Note: 4K UHD sources with HDR or equivalently high-bandwidth
signals require an appropriate compatible display and HDMI
cables in order to achieve the best image quality. The use of“Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly recommended.

2 DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it
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to an AC wall outlet for power.

3 SERVICE: This slot is used for PC software control, EDID upload andfirmware updates (see section 6.4).

4 HDMI OUT: Connect to an HDMI TV, monitor or amplifier for digital
video and audio output.

6.2 Top Panel

PWR

1EDID
INT
EXT

2USER
USB
LINK

31 PWR LED: The LED will illuminate to indicate the unit is on andreceiving power.

2 EDID LEDs: These will LEDs illuminate to indicate which EDID mode iscurrently selected.

3 USB LINK LED: This LED will illuminate when the unit has an active

connection with the PC Control Software via the Micro-USB port.

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6.3 Side PanelEDID

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21 EDID: Press this button to select the EDID to send to the HDMI

source. The available choices are: Internal, External, and User. Theinternal EDID is set to 1080p60 with LPCM 2.0 audio. The External
EDID setting passes the EDID directly from the connected display
to the source. The User EDID is a customized EDID that has been
uploaded to the unit from the PC software. By default, the User
EDID is set to 4K@60 (YUV 4:2:0) with LPCM 2.0 audio.

2 PINHOLE: This recessed button is reserved for factory use only.

46.4 EDID Management
This unit uses an EDID Management application which allows theuser to copy the EDID from an attached display, edit an existing EDID
file stored on the PC or create a basic EDID from scratch. The EDID
can then be uploaded to the unit for use. Please obtain the EDIDManagement software from your authorized dealer and save it in adirectory where you can easily find it.
Before connecting the unit to your PC, please install the appropriate
Virtual COM Port Driver depending on your Windows version. Next,install the EDID Management software. After the installation has
successfully completed an icon for it will appear on the windows
desktop. Launch the software by double-clicking on the icon and theEDID Management device detection window will open up on yourscreen.

After launching the software, power the unit on and then connect itto the PC/laptop using a USB cable. Click on the “Search” button andany detected units will be displayed in the list. Clicking on a detectedunit will open the EDID Commander window.
6.4.1 EDID Controller
Mode Select: Under the EDID Controller tab the user may select theEDID to be sent to the connected HDMI source from Internal, Exter¬nal(bypass) or User EDID options. When selected, the LED lights on theunit will change accordingly.

5Save/Upload/Analysis: EDIDs may also be saved, uploaded oranalyzed.

• Any EDID from the unit or a connected HDMI display can be saved
to your PC as a *.bin file by selecting the EDID source from the drop
down menu and then clicking the “Save” icon.
• Previously saved EDID files (*.bin format) can be re-uploaded into
the “User” EDID slot by selecting the User EDID to replace from thedropdown and then clicking the “Upload” icon. Before accepting
the upload, the software will check and verify that the EDID’s
header and checksum values are acceptable.
• To analyze any EDID stored within the unit, select the EDID to view
from the dropdown and click on the “Analysis” icon. From theAnalyzer window it is possible to open the currently analyzed EDID inthe EDID Creator by clicking the “Edit” button.
6.4.2 EDID Creator
Click on the EDID Creator tab to begin designing a new EDID fromscratch (select the “New” icon), to modify an existing EDID stored on
the PC as a *.bin file (select the “Load” icon) or to edit an EDID copiedfrom the unit via the EDID Analyzer’s edit option. Selecting “New” willautomatically populate the various EDID fields with basic informationthat can be easily edited to match the user’s preferences. Clicking
on the “Load” icon will open a file load window and after the *.bin filehas been selected and loaded the EDID fields will be populated withthe information from that file. The same will happen when the EDID iscopied from the EDID Analyzer window.

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The following tabs provide access to a wide range of EDID information
which can be edited:• Descriptor: This tab allows for the editing of various description andinformation fields within the EDID file such as Manufacturer Name,
Monitor Name, etc.
• PC Timing & SD/HD/UHD: These tabs allow for the selection of theresolutions and refresh rates that the EDID will report as supported.
• Audio1 & Audio2: These tabs allow for the selection of which audioformats, audio frequencies, channels and speaker locations aresupported.
• Color Space: This tab allows for the selection of which color formats
and bit depths are supported, including BT.2020 and HDR supportoptions.
• Others: This tab contains options for supporting 3D and defining theCEC Address.
Once the user is finished editing or creating an EDID it can be saved
to a *.bin file locally or uploaded directly to the unit using the “Save”
and “Upload” icons respectively.
6.4.3 System
Select the System tab to edit the software’s description, to reset theunit to factory defaults and to view the unit’s current hardware andfirmware version information.

77. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
4K Source Device

HDMI Input(4K@50/60Hz, 4:4:4 up to 3m)

Power Supply
DC
5V

HDMI INSERVICE

HDMI OUTUSB
PC/Laptop for
EDID Management
HDMI Output(4K@50/60Hz, 4:4:4, up to 3m)

ORA 1

B 2C 3D 4

E 5MENU/CANCEL+ IN

LOCKF 6G 7H 8I 9J 10ENTER- OUT

PRESET

POWER+2.270M

iso lated

HDMI Matrix System

4K Display

88. SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 Technical Specifications
Video Bandwidth

600MHz/18Gbps

Input Port

1×HDMI

Output Port

1×HDMIControl Interface

1×USB Micro-B

Supported Resolutions

480i@60Hz - 4K@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)
VGA@60Hz - WUXGA@60Hz (RB)HDMI Cable Length

15m (1080p@60Hz, 8-bit)
10m (1080p@60Hz, 12-bit)
5m (4K@60Hz, 4:2:0, 8-bit)
3m (4K@60Hz, 4:4:4, 8-bit)

Power Supply

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

ESD Protection

Human Body Model:±12kV (Air Discharge)±8kV (Contact Discharge)

Dimensions

50mm×22.5mm×85mm (W×H×D)[Case Only]
52mm×22.5mm×97mm (W×H×D)[All Inclusive]

Weight60g

Chassis Material

Plastic

Silkscreen ColorBlack

Operating 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)Power Consumption

1.54W

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8.2 Video Specifications
Supported PC Resolutions (Hz)Input

Output

640×480@60/72/75/85



720×400@85

800×600@56/60/72/75/851024×768@60/70/75/85

1152×864@75

1280×720@60



1280×768@60/75/85



1280×800@60

1280×960@60

1280×1024@60

1360×768@60

1366×768@60



1400×1050@60

1440×900@60



1600×900@60



1600×1200@60

1680×1050@60



1920×1080@60



1920×1200@60



1920×1440@60

2560×1600@60





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Supported TV Resolutions (Hz)Input

Output

720×576i@50

720×480i@59.94/60



720×480p@59.94/60



720×576p@50



1280×720p@50/59.94/60



1920×1080i@50/59.94/60



1920×1080p@23.97/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60



3840×2160p@24/25/30/50/60



4096×2160p@24/25/30/50/60





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9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYMCOMPLETE TERM

DVI

Digital Visual Interface

EDID

Extended Display Identification DataHD

High-Definition

HDCP

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

HDR

High Dynamic Range

LPCM

Linear Pulse-Code Modulation

PC

Personal Computer

UHD

Ultra-High-Definition

USB

Universal Serial Bus

VGA

Video Graphics Array (640×480@60Hz)

WUXGA

Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array(1920×1200@60Hz)

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