Description
The PX HD2-181 serves as a high-performance backbone for multi-display configurations, delivering uncompressed 4K 60Hz video signals from one source to eight separate outputs. Engineered with HDMI 2.0 technology and HDCP 2.2 compliance, it manages high-bandwidth content up to 18Gbps, ensuring that HDR metadata and high-fidelity audio formats like Dolby TrueHD remain perfectly synchronized across all connected screens.
This product is for:
- Digital Signage Operators: Ideal for retail environments or transportation hubs requiring synchronized content across eight monitors.
- Sports Bars and Restaurants: Perfect for broadcasting live events to multiple television sets simultaneously with zero latency.
- Corporate Conference Rooms: Facilitates seamless presentations across large meeting spaces equipped with multiple display points.
- Educational Institutions: Enables clear visual instruction in lecture halls or multi-screen classroom setups.
- Home Theater Enthusiasts: Allows for distributing high-end media server content to various rooms or multiple projectors within a residence.
Detailed specifications:
- Input Interface: 1 x HDMI Type A (19-pin) Female
- Output Interface: 8 x HDMI Type A (19-pin) Female
- HDMI Version: 2.0 (Backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4)
- HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
- Resolution Support: Up to 4K @ 60Hz (4:4:4), HDR10
- Bandwidth: 25MHz to 600MHz
- Audio Support: DTS-HD, Dolby True HD, LPCM 7.1
- Special Feature: Intelligent Auto Down-scaling (4K to 1080p)
- Power Supply: DC 5V/0.6A via Micro USB interface
Operating the HD2-181 is a plug-and-play experience, requiring no complex software installation or manual EDID management. The integrated auto down-scaling engine is a critical feature for real-world applications where a 4K source must be displayed on a mix of 4K and 1080p monitors; the splitter automatically detects the display's capability and scales the signal accordingly for each port. Its compact form factor and Micro USB power input provide significant flexibility for installation behind displays or within standard equipment racks.
Compared to standard 1x2 or 1x4 splitters, the HD2-181 provides the high port density required for large-scale commercial deployments. Unlike legacy HDMI 1.4 splitters that are limited to 30Hz or lack HDR support, this HDMI 2.0 unit ensures fluid 60fps motion and vibrant color depth. While entry-level splitters often fail when connecting mixed-resolution screens—forcing all screens to the lowest resolution—the HD2-181’s independent scaling prevents this bottleneck, maintaining 4K quality wherever the hardware supports it.
Q&A:
- Does the PX HD2-181 support 4K at 60Hz? Yes, it fully supports HDMI 2.0 specifications, including 4K resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.
- Can I use a mix of 4K and 1080p monitors? Yes, the built-in auto down-scaling feature detects the resolution of each connected display and scales 4K content down to 1080p for older monitors while maintaining native 4K for compatible screens.
- Is this splitter compatible with protected content like Netflix or UHD Blu-ray? Yes, it is HDCP 2.2 compliant, which is the industry standard required for playing protected 4K UHD content from streaming devices and players.
- What audio formats are supported by this device? The splitter supports high-definition lossless audio formats, including DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD for a complete cinematic experience.
- How is the device powered? It utilizes a DC 5V/0.6A power input via a Micro USB port, allowing for versatile power options using the included adapter or compatible USB power sources.
