Safety Precautions

To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment. Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

• Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock or burn.
• Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage, deterioration or malfunction.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.
• Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
• Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
• 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.
• Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.
• Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
• Keep the module away from liquids.
• Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat.
• Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Product Introduction

Introduction

This 48Gbps 1x8 splitter is an advanced solution for splitting single HDMI signal to 8 HDMI outputs synchronously, with video resolution up to 8K@60 4:2:0 12bit. It supports data rates up to 48Gbps. It includes several features for ease of integration, including EDID management, cable equalization. What’s more, it can de-embed the audio signal from HDMI source to transmit to 5.1/2.0CH sound system. This multi-functional product can work well with xbox or PS5 to achieve 4K@120Hz on your TVs or relative monitors.

Features

• HDCP 2.3 compliant
• Supports 48Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS video bandwidth
• VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM are supported
• Supports HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG pass-through
• Supports HDMI audio formats: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio
• Advanced EDID management
• Supports auto downscaling and converting on each output port
• Supports video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit, as specified in HDMI 2.1

Package List

• 1 × 48Gbps 1x8 HDMI Splitter
• 1 × 12V/2.5A Multinational Locking Power Supply with EU Conversion Plug
• 2 × Mounting Ear
• 4 × Machine Screw (KM3*6)
• 1 × User Manual

Panel Description

DC 12V OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN OPTICAL L/R 1 0 1 0 SERVICE EDID HDCP CEC IN OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6

Specification

Technical

Mechanical

Recommended HDMI Cable

Note: The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
* All the input/output resolutions in the following list have been fully tested in lab conditions. Other resolutions may also function without issues.

Supported Resolutions

Auto Downscaling & Auto Converting

This 48Gbps 1x8 HDMI Splitter supports auto downscaling and auto converting on all outputs. Before downscaling it will compare all the EDID of the connected display devices and select the minimum resolution to downscale and output. For example:

8K HDR
Bypass
8K Source
8K HDR TV
8K HDR TV
8K HDR TV
8K HDR
Bypass
8K HDR
Bypass
8K HDR
Splitter
8K HDR TV
4K SDR TV
4K HDR TV
4K HDR TV
4K SDR TV
4K SDR
4K SDR
Downscaling & Converting
Downscaling & Converting
4K SDR
4K SDR
Downscaling & Converting
Downscaling & Converting

In the example above, 4K is lower than the resolution of input source, so it will downscale and output according to the the minimum resolution of 4K SDR.

4K HDR
Bypass
4K Source
8K HDR TV
4K HDR
Bypass
4K HDR
Splitter
4K HDR TV
4K SDR TV
1080P HDR TV
4K HDR TV
1080P SDR
1080P SDR
1080P SDR
Downscaling & Converting
Downscaling & Converting
1080P SDR
Downscaling & Converting
1080P SDR
Downscaling & Converting
Downscaling & Converting
1080P SDR TV
1080P SDR TV
1080P HDR TV
Bypass
4K HDR

In the example above, 1080P is lower than the resolution of input source, so it will downscale and output according to the the minimum resolution of 1080P SDR.

Downscaling will not work in the following conditions:

1. The input source is 8K DSC format.
2. The resolution of input source is not supported by the splitter.

Note: If the source resolution is downscaled and converted to 1080P DVI according to the EDID of display devices, it will be output without sound on TV.

System Diagram

The following diagrams illustrate typical input and output connections that can be utilized with this device:

Line Level
Audio Device
AVR or Amplifier
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 DC 12VIN
OPTICAL
L/R
DVD or Blu-ray Player
8K TV 1 8K TV 8
Power Supply

Usage Precaution

• Make sure all components and accessories included before installation.
• System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity.
• All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and safe.
• All devices should be connected before power on.

Firmware Upgrade

Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the Service port on the front panel:

1. Prepare the PC tool (.exe) and the latest upgrade file (.bin) on PC. Rename the upgrade file as “MCU_MAIN_PT-SP-HD18-48G_Vxx.xx.xx.bin”.
2. Connect the Service port on the splitter to the PC with USB cable.
3. Connect the power supply to the splitter and power on.
4. Click the channel on PC, check "13 Byte", and then click “Connect”.

1. Click "Open" to select the upgrade file MCU_Main_PT-SP-HD18-48G_Vxx.xx.xx.bin, then click "Upgrade".

1. When the upgrade is completed, it will pop up "Upgrade successful!". If the firmware updating is fail, the name of upgrade file (.bin) should be confirmed, and then follow the above steps to update again.

1. Remove the USB cable after firmware upgrade.

After-Sales Service

If there appear some problems when running the product, please check and deal with the problems referring to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty.

1. Product Limited Warranty: This product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years (The purchase invoice shall prevail). Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
2. What the warranty does not cover (servicing available for a fee):

• Warranty expiration.
• Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
• Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by:
• Normal wear and tear.
• Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
• No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
• The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the model of the product for repairing or had been altered.
• Damage caused by force majeure.
• Servicing not authorized by distributor.
• Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
• Delivery, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the product.

1. Technical Support: For any questions or problems, contact your distributor or reseller and tell them the respective product name and version, the detailed failure situation as well as the formation of the cases.

Asking for Assistance

Technical Support:

Technical Support Hours:
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

Write to:
PureLink GmbH
Von-Liebig-Straße 10
D - 48432 Rheine

Phone: +49 5971 800299 - 0
Fax: +49 5971 800299 – 99

www.purelink.de
info@purelink.de

Legal & Compliance

Product identification

Model: PT-SP-HD18-48G – manual version 1.0

Trademarks and disclaimer

Product model and logo are trademarks. All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written permission. We reserve the right to make changes to the device, packaging or manual and accept no liability for misprints.

EU conformity

PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-SP-HD18-48G complies with Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU. PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-SP-HD18-48G complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.

The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: www.purelink.de

FCC

FCC FCC FCC FCC Statement It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

WEEE reg. no.: DE 93847290

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, packaging or in this manual means that electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its life. Hand in old devices free of charge at a public collection point or return them to a distributor obliged to take them back. Remove batteries and lamps that can be removed without destroying the device before handing it in, and delete any personal data stored on the device. Details are regulated by national law. By returning old devices you help protect the environment.

Packaging

Dispose of packaging separately by material (paper/cardboard, plastics) via the local collection systems. Keep packaging material away from children – risk of suffocation. Packaging register LUCID: DE5958616449295.