Designing systems capable of distributing 4K UHD media require support for the current and future content. Gefen’s EXT-UHD600 Series take HDMI 2.0 to its advance specification of 4K@60 Hz with 4:4:4 color subsampling, together with HDR (High Dynamic Range) support. They transcend the requirements of typical 4K systems, delivering perfect DCI/Cinema and Ultra HD picture up to resolutions of 4096 x 2160 pixels at 60 fps without color subsampling. It allows the display on screens is every bit as excellent as the picture captured by the camera.
HDR allows every subtle gradation of each pixel display across the screen in captivating clarity. Gefen’s EXT-UHD600 product line creates a perfect bridge between the digital media of past, present and future. It features the digital rights management standard for UHD content, HDCP 2.2, and the legacy HDCP 1.4. Gefen’s EXT-UHD600 products can handle signal routing for both existing and new components in commercial and residential audiovisual systems. It supports the highest performance multiple channels digital audio like 7.1 channels of LPCM and High Bit Rate Digital audio formats including DTS-HD Master Audio™, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS:X.
These splitters have been specially designed to support multi-layers of cascading for seamless performance to large video distribution and signage applications thereby supporting up to hundreds of displays. Gefen’s exclusive Long Reach Power (LRP) feature offered 5V at 500 mA compared to HDMI standard 55 mA on pin 18 of first and second HDMI outputs. This enhanced current capability allows user-selected extender devices to be powered via their HDMI input port with no requirement of an external power supply.
Designed for compatible use with Gefen’s Syner-G™ software suite, the EXT-UHD600 marries Gefen Syner-G™ software to its protocol and takes minutes for HDCP and EDID management, firmware updates and status monitoring. The Gefen EXT-UHD600-14 splitter features a low-profile, small size, and surface-mountable enclosure that can fit in tight places. It also allows Gefen locking-HDMI cables for secure connections.