HDA140
1-in 4-out HDMI™ Distribution Amplifier
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HDA140
1. Introduction
The Tributaries HDA140 HDMI v1.3 Distribution Amplifier is the most
advanced solution to HDMI signal distribution. The HDA140 is compatible with
HDMI v1.3 specifications, a cutting-edge technology which defines the support
to transfer Deep Color (10, 12 and 16 bit ) video and new lossless compressed
(Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio) digital audio, with
a high bandwidth up to 225MHz (6.75Gbps). Besides splitting and distributing,
the HDA140 is a signal amplifier and equalizer designed to provide high
performance I/O of audio and video. Each of the buffered outputs can run up to
30 meters and units can be cascaded.
2. Features
• HDMI 1.3, HDCP1.1 and DVI1.0 compliant Receiver.
• Deep color video up to 16 bit.
• Supports refresh rates up to 120Hz.
• Up to 1440p resolution.
• One HDMI source to connect up to four HDMI displays simultaneously.
• HDCP keysets allows each output to work independently when
connecting to a HDMI display.
• Splits an HDMI source to four outputs without signal loss.
• Supports a DVI source and a DVI display by using HDMI to/from a DVI adaptor
cable.
• Supports Dolby® Digital, DTS® digital audio transmission (32-192 KHz sample
rate).
• Supports a wide range of PC and HDTV resolutions from VGA to UXGA
and 480i to 1080p.
• Input/Output source can run up to 30 meters @ 1080p.
• Supports EDID.
• Fully HDCP Compliant.
• Supports CEC - Consumer Electronics Controls
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3. Operation: Controls and Functions
3.1 Front Panel
HDMI / DVI HDCP
SYNC
4
3
2
1
POWER
HDMI 1.3 SPLITTER
1
2
3
4
5
1 HDMI/DVI Indicator: The LED will illuminate when the HDMI input is
connected to the HDMI output of the source, the LED will not illuminate
when the output of the source is originally a DVI output.
2 HDCP Indicator: The LED will illuminate when the HDMI input source is HDCPprotected.
3 SYNC Indicator: The LED will illuminate when the HDMI IN is properly
connected to an HDMI or DVI output.
4 HDMI output Indicator: The LED will illuminate when the output sources are
connected.
5 POWER Indicator: The power LED will illuminate when power is on.
3.2 Rear Panel
DC 5V
HDMI IN
STD
HDMI OUT
1
EDID
2
3
4
TV
1
2
3
4
1 EDID Control: Default factory setting is TV, leave as is if the display is
operating properly. Switch to STD to use built-in EDID if the display has
problems. When TV is selected using the EDID control, the unit will detect the
first HDMI output source’s EDID and record in the unit. If the first detected
output source is DVI it will pass to next source, until the first HDMI been
detected.
2 HDMI Input: Connect to the HDMI or DVI output of your source equipment
such as DVD player or set-top-box.
3 HDMI Outputs 1 to 4: Connect each of the output ports to a different HDMI
display. When more than one output is connected, each display will play the
identical video signal simultaneously.
4 Power: Plug the 5V DC power supply into the HDA140 and connect the
adaptor to AC wall outlet.
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4. Connection and Installation
HDM
HDM
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
HDM
HDM
OR
OR
DVD or Set-Top-Box
HDTV
HDMI display
LCD TV
5. Specifications
Frequency bandwidth
Input port
Output port
Power Supply
Dimensions (mm)
Weight(g)
Chassis Material
Silk Skin Color
Operating Temperature
2.25Gbps (single link) (6.75 Gbps total)
1x HDMI female port (Type A connector)
4 x HDMI female ports
5VDC/2.6A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
215(W) x 133(D) x 44(H)
850
Metal
Black
Operating from 0°C ~ 48°C
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TRIBUTARIES® is a registered trademark of Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. As we continually strive to improve our products, TRIBUTARIES®
reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. The technical and other information
contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of TRIBUTARIES®
products. Additional information can be obtained on-line at www.tributariescable.com
Gordon J. Gow Technologies, Inc.
Orlando, FL 32809
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