CPLUS-VHHE

4K UHD+ EDID Emulator
with HDCP Converter

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 or
openings 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

VR007/09/16

Preliminary release

VS117/03/17

Added section 8.2 andupdated diagrams

CONTENTS
1. Introduction������������������������������������������������������12. 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�������������������������������������������������� 5
6.4 EDID Management����������������������������������� 6
6.4.1 EDID Controller��������������������������������� 6
6.4.2 EDID Analyzer����������������������������������� 7
6.4.3 EDID Creator������������������������������������� 7
6.4.4 System����������������������������������������������� 9
7. Connection Diagram������������������������������������10
8. Specifications������������������������������������������������118.1 Technical Specifications������������������������ 118.2 Video Specifications������������������������������� 129. Acronyms�������������������������������������������������������14

1. INTRODUCTION
This 4K UHD EDID Emulator with HDCP Converter is a handy device
to include in your HDMI signal tool box. With support for full HDMI 2.0
bandwidth (up to 6Gbits per channel), HDCP analysis and conversion,
EDID management, and YUV 4:2:0 color subsampling, this unit canhelp solve or diagnose many common HDMI issues. This unit provides aquick and easy way to view the status of an HDMI signal. Additionally,
this unit provides a robust EDID management system, allowing the userto download or upload existing EDIDs, or to create a basic custom
EDID from scratch for use within the unit. The unit’s included hot keys
and simple LED design allows the user to quickly switch between
different configurations while viewing the HDMI status information.

2. APPLICATIONS• Source and display signal status information• EDID management• HDCP verification• 4K@50/60Hz (4:4:4) color subsampling to 4K@50/60Hz (YUV 4:2:0) for
display compatibility

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• 1×EDID Emulator with HDCP Converter• 1×5V/2.6A DC Power Adaptor• 1×Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS• HDMI source equipment such as media players, video gameconsoles or set-top boxes.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audioamplifiers.
• 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 adapter• HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 compliant• Supports HD resolutions up to 3840×2160@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) &4096×2160@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)• Supports pass-through of LPCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Bitstream, and HD
Bitstream audio formats• Video source signal and display EDID analysis• HDCP 2.2 to 1.4 conversion• EDID selectable between internal, external and user’s custom EDID
• PC-based EDID management tool support• LED display with easy viewing of the current signal status• Supports 18Gbps bandwidth bypass and 18Gbps color subsampling
to 10.2Gbps (4K@50/60Hz, 4:4:4 to 4K@50/60Hz, YUV 4:2:0)• Supports firmware updates via USB

6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6.1 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 of2

“Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly recommended.

2 DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into the unit and connect itto 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

1PWR
SYNC

HDCP

3G6G
1.4
2.2

23

INT
EDID

EXT

4USER
YUV420USB
LINK

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

2 SYNC LEDs: These LEDs will illuminate according to the HDMI input

and output signal’s current bandwidth. When the input signal is 6G,
and the “YUV420” feature is active, both LEDs will illuminate. Whenthe LED is blinking it indicates a problem with the signal.

3 HDCP LEDs: These LEDs will illuminate according to the HDCP

encryption status of the HDMI source signal and the reported

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capability of the connected display. When both input and output
support HDCP 2.2, the “2.2” LED will illuminate. When the input
signal is HDCP 2.2 encrypted but the display only supports HDCP
1.4, both LEDs will illuminate. If an LED is blinking it indicates that theHDCP link has failed. When the LEDs are not illuminated it indicatesthat HDCP is not active. Please reference the chart below for moredetail.
Input's HDCP
1.4

2.2

Non

Output's HDCP
1.4

2.2

Non



Illuminated

















1.4 LEDIlluminated

Unit's HDCP LEDs

Blinking

2.2 LEDNot
illuminatedIlluminatedIlluminatedNotilluminatedIlluminatedNotilluminatedNotilluminated

Blinking

4 EDID LEDs: The LED indicating the currently selected EDID source
will be illuminated.

5 YUV420 LED: This LED will illuminate if the YUV420 (4K (4:4:4) to 4K(YUV 4:2:0)) function is active.

6 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 Panel

YUV4201EDID ACTIVE SRC

2341 YUV420: Press this button to enable or disable the YUV 4:2:0 color

subsampling function. When enabled, a 4K (4:4:4) source will beconverted to a 4K (YUV 4:2:0) output signal with the same refreshrate.

2 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.

3 ACTIVE SRC: Press this button to force the connected HDMI display
to switch to the input the unit is connected to.

Note: The HDMI display must support CEC in order to perform thisfunction.

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

56.4 EDID Management
This unit uses an EDID Manager application which allows the user tocopy the EDID from an attached display, edit an existing EDID filestored on the PC or create a basic EDID from scratch. The EDID canthen be uploaded to the unit for use. Please obtain the EDID Managersoftware from your authorized dealer and save it in a directory where
you can easily find it. Once the file has been downloaded successfully,
double click to execute the application and the EDID Manager’s
window will pop- up.

After launching the software, power the unit on and then connect itto the PC/laptop using a USB cable. Click on the “Search” button to
detect and connect to the unit. If the unit is successfully connected
the “Search” button will become greyed out and the circle withinthe “Link” section will turn green with the connected model’s namedisplayed next to it. When you are finished controlling the unit pleasepress the “Disconnect” button.
6.4.1 EDID Controller
Within the “EDID Controller” tab, the user may select the EDID for theunit to use (Internal, External or User). The selection will immediately
occur on the unit and the unit’s LED lights will change accordingly.
A stored User EDID may be uploaded from the local PC by firstclicking the “Open” button to load the EDID’s .bin file from your PC
into the software, and then pressing the “Upload” button to upload

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the User EDID to the connected unit. Prior to being uploaded, thesoftware automatically verifies that the EDID’s header and checksum
information is correct. Once the upload is successful, the unit’s EDID
mode will automatically switch to User.
It is also possible to download any of the EDIDs currently stored on theunit. Simply click on the “Internal”, “External” or “User” buttons and theselected EDID can be downloaded and saved to your connected PC.

6.4.2 EDID Analyzer
Click on the “EDID Analyzer” tab to view the basic EDID details of a
selected EDID. Available EDIDs to view are the Internal, External, orUser EDIDs stored in the unit, or you can view an EDID loaded from a*.bin file on the PC.

76.4.3 EDID Creator
Click on the “EDID Creator” tab to begin designing a new EDID fromscratch (select “Brand New”) or to modify an existing EDID stored on
the PC as a *.bin file (select “Bin Modify”). Selecting “Brand New” willautomatically populate the various EDID fields with basic informationthat can be easily edited to match the user’s preferences. Selecting“Bin Modify” will open a file load window and after the file has been
selected and loaded the EDID fields will be populated with theinformation from that file.

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 audio
formats, 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 the8

CEC 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.
6.4.4 System
Click on the “System” tab to view the unit’s current firmware version. Ifa firmware update is required, please contact your authorized dealer
for the appropriate update file and instructions on how to perform theupdate.

97. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
4K Source Device

HDMI Input(4K@50/60Hz, 4:4:4 & HDCP 2.2)

Power Supply
DC
5V

HDMI INSERVICE

HDMI OUT

USB
PC/Laptop for
EDID Management
HDMI Output(4K@50/60Hz, 4:2:0 & HDCP 1.4)

ORA 1B 2C 3

D 4E 5MENU/CANCEL+ IN

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

PRESET

POWER+2.2

70M

iso lated

HDMI Matrix System

4K Display

108. SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 Technical Specifications
Video Bandwidth

600MHz/18Gbps

Input Port

1×HDMIOutput Port

1×HDMI

Control Interface

1×USB Micro-B

Supported Resolutions

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

10m (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]
51mm×22.5mm×97mm (W×H×D)[All Inclusive]

Weight58g

Chassis MaterialPlastic

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

3.3W

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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



1280×720@60



1280×768@60/75/85



1280×800@60

1360×768@60

1440×900@60



1600×900@60



1600×1200@60



1920×1080@60



1920×1200@60





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 (YUV 4:4:4)



4096×2160p@24/25/30/50/60 (YUV 4:4:4)



3840×2160p@50/60 (YUV 4:2:0)



4096×2160p@50/60 (YUV 4:2:0)

Supported TV Resolutions (Hz)12

InputResolutions (Hz)

Color
Space

2160p@50/60

RGB 4:4:4

OutputBit
Depth8-bit

BypassedOutput

YUV 4:2:0
Conversion



10-bit12-bit
YUV 4:4:4

8-bit
10-bit12-bit

YUV 4:2:0

2160p@24/25/30

RGB 4:4:4

YUV 4:4:4

138-bit10-bit12-bit



8-bit



10-bit

12-bit



8-bit



10-bit

12-bit

9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYMCOMPLETE TERM

CEC

Consumer Electronics Control

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

UHDUltra-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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