Description
The Galileo HDS104A serves as a robust solution for multi-display environments, allowing users to broadcast a single HDMI source to four monitors or projectors without signal degradation. Supporting HDMI 1.4b and 4K2K resolution at 30Hz, this splitter ensures crisp visuals and vibrant colors for digital signage, educational presentations, and home entertainment. Its compact metal chassis provides durability and efficient heat dissipation for continuous operation.
This product is for:
- Home Cinema Owners: Simultaneously view 4K content on a primary TV and a secondary projector.
- Retail Showroom Managers: Synchronize promotional videos across four display units to capture customer attention.
- Corporate Presenters: Mirror laptop screens to multiple conference room monitors for better visibility.
- Sports Bar Operators: Distribute live game feeds to multiple screens throughout the venue.
- Educational Institutions: Share instructional media from a single computer to several classroom displays.
Detailed specifications:
- Interface: 1 x HDMI Input, 4 x HDMI Outputs
- Maximum Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz (4K), 1080p, 1080i, 720p
- HDMI Version: 1.4b with 3D support
- Color Depth: 8/10/12-bit deep color
- Maximum Bandwidth: 340MHz
- Transmission Distance (AWG26): Up to 15m for 1080p; up to 8m for 4K
- Power Supply: DC 5V (100-240V input)
- Dimensions: 178mm x 66mm x 20mm; Weight: 220g
Setting up the HDS104A is straightforward with its plug-and-play architecture, requiring no software drivers. The device maintains stable signal transmission even when utilizing the maximum output ports. Users will appreciate the consistent 3D performance and the ability to drive long cable runs—up to 15 meters for Full HD—using standard AWG26 HDMI cables. The dedicated DC 5V power supply ensures that the signal remains strong and flicker-free across all connected displays.
Unlike passive HDMI splitters that often suffer from signal dropouts or lower resolution caps, the Galileo HDS104A features active amplification to support 4K resolutions and extended cable lengths. While basic switches only allow toggling between sources, this splitter enables simultaneous broadcasting, making it superior for environments where identical content must be viewed in different locations at the same time.
Q&A:
- Does this device support 4K at 60Hz? No, the HDS104A supports a maximum resolution of 4K (3840x2160) at 30Hz.
- Can I use this to extend my desktop across four monitors? No, this is a splitter that mirrors the same image to all outputs; it does not support Extended Desktop mode.
- What is the maximum cable length supported? It supports up to 15 meters for 1080p and 8 meters for 4K using AWG26 standard cables.
- Does it support CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)? No, this model does not support CEC functionality.
- Is it compatible with gaming consoles? Yes, it is fully compatible with PS4, Xbox, and other HDMI-enabled gaming systems.
