Aura AR-40-108 User manual
AR-40-108
1x2 HDMI 2.0 Splitter
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Version: AR-40-108_2020V1.0
User Manual
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Statement
Thanks for purchasing this product, please read this user manual carefully before
using this product. The functions described in this version are updated till November,
2020. In the constant effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make
functions or parameters changes without notice or obligation.
Safety Precaution
⚫Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module to avoid electrical shock or burn.
⚫Using supplies not meeting the products' specifications may cause damage,
deterioration or malfunction.
⚫Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.
⚫Install the device in a place with fine ventilation.
⚫Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
⚫Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit.
⚫Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
⚫Unplug the power when not used for a long period of time.
⚫Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
After-sales Service
We provide limited warranty for the product within three years.
Packing List
⚫1x 1x2 HDMI 2.0 Splitter
⚫1x Power Adapter (5V DC 1A)
⚫1x User Manual
Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the
components is found.
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Product Introduction
Thanks for choosing the 1x2 HDMI 2.0 Splitter, which can distribute one HDMI input to
two outputs. The splitter supports HDMI video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 and
supports passing EDID information from the display, there is a built-in Down-scaling
setting can be selected by the 2-pin DIP switch on the front panel. Moreover, the
splitter supports convenient firmware upgrade through Micro-USB port.
Features
⚫Supports up to 4K/60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
⚫HDCP 2.3 compliant.
⚫Built-in signal equalizer, provides capability to use longer range HDMI cable.
⚫EDID copy priority follows Output1>Output2.
⚫Supports 4K to1080p down-scaling for each independent output, the 4K input can be
automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p displays.
⚫Scaler mode selection by front panel 2-pin switch.
⚫Supports CEC.
⚫Convenient firmware upgrade
Panel Description
①POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.
②INPUT LED: The LED illuminates blue when there is HDMI input.
③INPUT: Type-A female HDMI input port to connect the HDMI source.
④SCALER ON/OFF: Turn on or off the down-scaling function.
⑤FW: Micro-USB port for firmware upgrade.
⑥OUTPUT LEDS: Two LEDS illuminate blue when there are HDMI outputs.
⑦OUTPUTS: Two type-A female HDMI output ports to connect HDMI displays
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Video Resolution Down-scaling
The product supports video resolution down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically
degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display, shown in the below chart.
Input
Output
#
Resolution
Refresh
Color
Space
Downscale
1080p Specs
1
3840x2160
60
4:4:4
Support
1080p@60Hz 4:4:4
2
3840x2160
30
4:4:4
Support
1080p@30Hz 4:4:4
3
3840x2160
24
4:4:4
Support
1080p@24Hz 4:4:4
4
3840x2160
60
4:2:0
Support
1080p@60Hz 4:4:4
5
3840x2160
30
4:2:0
Support
1080p@30Hz 4:4:4
6
3840x2160
24
4:2:0
Support
1080p@24Hz 4:4:4
7
3840x2160
60
4:2:2
Not Support
N/A
8
3840x2160
30
4:2:2
Not Support
N/A
9
3840x2160
24
4:2:2
Not Support
N/A
System Connection
Firmware Upgrade
Please follow the below steps to upgrade firmware by the Micro-USB port:
1) Connect the splitter to the PC with USB cable.
2) Power on the splitter, and then the PC will automatically detect a U-disk named of
“BOOTDISK”.
3) Double-click to open the U-disk, a file named of “READY.TXT” will be showed.
4) Copy the latest upgrade file (.bin) to the “BOOTDISK” U-disk directly.
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5) If the filename “READY.TXT” automatically turns to “SUCCESS.TXT”, the firmware
was upgraded successfully. If the firmware upgrade failed, please check the file
(.bin) and then follow the above procedure to operate again.
6) Remove the USB cable after firmware upgrade.
Specification
Video Input
Input
(1) HDMI
Input Connector
(1) Type-A female HDMI
HDMI Input Resolution
Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit
HDMI Standard
2.0
HDCP Version
up to HDCP2.3
CEC
Supported
Video Output
Output
(2) HDMI
Output Connector
(2) Type-A female HDMI
HDMI Output Resolution
Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
CEC
Supported
Control
Control Part
(1) Micro-USB port
General
HDMI 2.0 Cable Length
4K@60Hz 4:4:4 ≤ 5m, 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 ≤ 10m,
1080p ≤ 15m
Operation Temperature
-10℃~ +55℃
Storage Temperature
-25℃~ +70℃
Relative Humidity
10%-90%
Power Supply
Input:100V~240V AC; Output: 5V DC 1A
Power Consumption
1.8W
Dimension (W*H*D)
85mm x 18mm x 85mm
Net Weight
70g
Note: Please adopt high-qualified HDMI cable fully compliant with HDMI 2.0 for
reliable transmission and connection. User may disable the CEC function on the
setting of display or source device in case there is crosstalk of CEC control.
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