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PT-SP-HD24-48G

2x4 HDMI 2.1 Splitter - 48Gbps with Scaler and Audio De-Embedding

The PT-SP-HD24-48G is a 2x4 HDMI 2.1 splitter and switcher supporting HDMI 2.1 signals up to 48Gbps FRL, enabling 8K at 60Hz (4:2:0, 12bit) and 4K at 120Hz (4:4:4, 12bit), with advanced feature compatibility including …

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Chapter 1 of 8

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.
Chapter 2 of 8

Product Introduction

Introduction

Features

This 2×4 splitter features dual HDMI inputs switching and the distribution of up to four HDMI outputs simultaneously, supporting video resolutions up to 8K@60Hz (4:2:0, 12-bit). Each output port independently supports 8K to 4K/2K downscaling and HDR to SDR conversion. Audio de-embedding is available, providing digital optical output as well as balanced and unbalanced analogue audio with adjustable gain. The unit supports both automatic and manual input switching, along with EDID management. Control options include front panel buttons, an IR remote, and API commands.

  • HDCP 2.3 compliant
  • 48Gbps video bandwidth
  • VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM are full supported
  • Supports HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, ALLM/VRR pass-through
  • Comprehensive EDID options and HDCP 1.4/2.3 handshake management
  • CEC control for display on/off and volume adjustment
  • Built-in equalizer, retiming and driver
  • Controlled by front panel buttons, IR remote and API commands
  • Supports auto and manual input switching
  • Supports 8K->4K/2K downscaling on each output for legacy display
  • Supports HDR to SDR conversion on each output for legacy display
  • Supports audio de-embedding to output digital optical audio and analog audio with gain adjustment.
  • Video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit, 8K@30Hz 4:4:4 12bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit

Package List

  • 1× 48Gbps 2x4 HDMI Splitter
  • 1× 12V/1A Multinational Locking Power Supply with US/EU/UK/AU Conversion Plug
  • 1× IR Remote
  • 1× IR Wideband Receiver (1.5m)
  • 1× 5pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector
  • 1× 3pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector
  • 2× Mounting Ear
  • 4× Machine Screw (KM3*6)
  • 1× User Manual
Chapter 3 of 8

Panel Description

Front Panel

SERVICE IR EDID1 POWER AUTO SELECT DISPLAY ON DISPLAY OFF AUTO/3s MUTE/3s 2 1 23 4 1 0 1 0 SM CEC OUT IN 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1353 4

No.NameFunction Description
1Power LEDWhen the device is powered on, the power LED is green; When the device is standby, the power LED is red.
2POWER buttonPress to power on; Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter standby mode.
3OUT LED (1~4)When HDMI OUT 1/2/3/4 port connects to a display device and outputs signal, the corresponding green LED will be on.
4IN 1/2 & AUTO LEDWhen HDMI IN 1/2 is selected as the signal input channel, the corresponding LED will be on. When the auto switching mode is enabled, the AUTO LED will be on.
5AUTO/3s SELECT buttonShort press to switch the input source. Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between AUTO and Manual mode.
6DISPLAY ON button & LEDPress the button to turn on the display, and at this time the LED is on.
7DISPLAY OFF button & LEDPress the button to turn off the display, and at this time the LED is on.
8MUTE/3s & Volume-Short press to turn down the volume. Press and hold for 3 seconds to mute the sound. Short press the Volume+ button to unmute. Note: The volume of current product and the downstream display devices will be controlled at the same time.
9Volume+Short press to turn up the volume. Note: The volume of current product and the downstream display devices will be controlled at the same time.
10IR windowIR signal receiving window.
11SM/CEC DIP switchSM is used for HDCP setting. SM=1: HDCP follows the source. SM=0: Force HDCP 1.4 (If the input signal is HDCP 2.2/1.4, the output is HDCP 1.4; If the input signal is without HDCP, the output is the same). CEC is used for CEC setting. CEC=1 (Disabled): Prevents CEC communications between the source and sink devices. CEC=0 (Enabled): Allow CEC communication between the source and sink devices.
12EDID DIP switchUsed for EDID setting. * The EDID list is defined below.
13SERVICEUsed for firmware update and API commands. The fixed baudrate is 115200.

The defined EDID list is as follow:

SettingDescription
DIP_11111EDID pass-through (Copy from Sink 1) (default)
DIP_11110HDMI 1080p60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
DIP_11101HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
DIP_11100HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 2CH PCM
DIP_11011HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
DIP_11010HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 2CH PCM
DIP_11001HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
DIP_11000HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 10-bit HDR/DV, Audio 2CH PCM
DIP_10111HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 10-bit HDR/DV, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
DIP_10110HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 12-bit HDR/DV, Audio 2CH PCM
DIP_10101HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 12-bit HDR/DV, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
DIP_10100HDMI 5K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 2CH PCM
DIP_10011HDMI 5K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
DIP_10010HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 10-bit HDR/DV, Audio 2CH PCM
DIP_10001HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 10-bit HDR/DV, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
DIP_10000HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 12-bit HDR/DV, Audio 2CH PCM
DIP_01111HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 12-bit HDR/DV, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
DIP_01110HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 12-bit HDR/DV, Audio 2CH PCM - Inc VRR/DSC
DIP_01101HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 12-bit HDR/DV, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY - Inc VRR/DSC
DIP_01100EDID pass-through (Copy from Sink 2)
DIP_01011EDID pass-through (Copy from Sink 3)
DIP_01010EDID pass-through (Copy from Sink 4)
DIP_01001Reserved
DIP_01000Reserved
DIP_00111Reserved
DIP_00110Reserved
DIP_00101User EDID 1
DIP_00100User EDID 2
DIP_00000Software EDIDs

Rear Panel

HDMI IN 1 2 1 2 3 4 DC 12V IR CTL RS-232 OPTICAL HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT RX TX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

No.NameFunction Description
1HDMI IN (1~2)HDMI signal input ports, connected to source devices such as PC or PS5 with HDMI cable.
2HDMI OUT (1~4)HDMI signal output ports, connected to display devices such as TV or Monitor with HDMI cable.
3OPTICAL (AUDIO OUT)Digital audio output port, connected to an audio device.
4L/R (AUDIO OUT)Analog audio output port, supporting balanced audio output (with a maximum support of 2Vrms) and unbalanced audio output (with a maximum support of 1Vrms). Balanced connection method: L+, L-, , R+, R- Unbalanced connection method: L+, , R+
5RS-232RS-232 serial port, connected to a PC or control system for API command control.
6IR CTL 12VIR input port, connected with the IR receiver cable.
7DC 12VDC 12V/1A power input port.
Chapter 4 of 8

IR Remote

Chapter 5 of 8

IR Pin Definition

  • INPUT: Power on the product or set it to standby mode.
  • 1/2: Press 1/2 button to select HDMI signal source IN 1/2.
  • : Press this button to cyclically switch HDMI signal source IN 1/2.
PinFunction
IR RECEIVERIR Receiver
IR SignalPower
Grounding
Chapter 6 of 8

Specification

Technical
HDMI ComplianceHDMI 2.1
HDCP ComplianceHDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth48Gbps
Video ResolutionUp to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit, 8K@30Hz 4:4:4 12bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit
Color Depth8/10/12-bit
Color SpaceRGB, YCbCr_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:2:2, YCbCr_4:2:0
HDRHDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Audio FormatHDMI input/output: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD Auido de-embedding output: Optical: LPCM/Dolby/DTS 5.1CH Analog: LPCM 2CH
Audio Parameters
Output Impedance300 Ohm
Output Level (Maximum)8.2dBu (2Vrms)
Frequency Response (+0.5dB, -1dB)20Hz to 20KHz
Dynamic Range>90dB@0dBu, 1kHzA-weighted
Audio S/N Ratio>90dB@0dBu, 1kHzA-weighted
Audio THD+N< 0.01% at +4dBu, 1KHz
Audio Output Delay<1ms
IR Level12Vp-p
IR FrequencyWideband 20K-60KHz
Transmission Distance3m/9.8ft over HDMI cable
ESD ProtectionIEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge)
Connection
Input2× HDMI IN [HDMI type A, 19-pin female]
Output4× HDMI OUT [HDMI type A, 19-pin female] 1× OPTICAL [S/PDIF] 1× L/R [5pin-3.5mm phoenix connector]
Control1× RS-232 [3pin-3.5mm phoenix connector] 1× IR CTL [3.5mm stereo mini-jack] 1× SERVICE [USB type C, upgrade port]
Mechanical
HousingMetal Enclosure
ColorBlack
Dimensions240mm [W] × 110mm [D] × 21.5mm [H]
Weight690g
Power SupplyDC 12V/1A
Power Consumption5.6W (Max)
Operation Temperature0 ~ 40°C
Storage Temperature-20 ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity20%~80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity10%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Note: All the input/output resolutions in the following list have been fully tested in lab conditions. Other resolutions may also function without issues.

No.ResolutionNo.Resolution
1640x480p60Hz2800x600p60Hz
31024x768p60Hz41280x1024p60Hz
51360x768p60Hz61440x900p60Hz
71440x1050p60Hz81600x1200p60Hz
9720x480i59.94Hz (480i59)10720x480p59.94Hz (480p59)
11720x576i50Hz (576i50)12720x576p50Hz (576p50)
131280x720p50Hz (720p50)141280x720p59.94Hz (720p59)
151280x720p60Hz (720p60)161920x1080i50Hz (1080i50)
171920x1080i59.94Hz (1080i59)181920x1080i60Hz (1080i60)
191920x1080p23.98Hz (1080p23)201920x1080p24Hz (1080p24)
211920x1080p25Hz (1080p25)221920x1080p29.97Hz (1080p29)
231920x1080p30Hz (1080p30)241920x1080p50Hz (1080p50)
251920x1080p59.94Hz (1080p59)261920x1080p60Hz (1080p60)
273840x2160p23.98Hz (2160p23)283840x2160p24Hz (2160p24)
293840x2160p25Hz (2160p25)303840x2160p29.97Hz (2160p29)
313840x2160p30Hz (2160p30)323840x2160p50Hz (2160p50)
333840x2160p59.94Hz (2160p59)343840x2160p60Hz (2160p60)
353840x2160p100Hz (2160p100)363840x2160p120Hz (2160p120)
374096x2160p23.98Hz384096x2160p24Hz
394096x2160p25Hz404096x2160p29.97Hz
414096x2160p30Hz424096x2160p50Hz
434096x2160p59.94Hz444096x2160p60Hz
454096x2160p100Hz464096x2160p120Hz
475120x2160p50Hz485120x2160p60Hz
497680x4320p23.98Hz507680x4320p24Hz
517680x4320p25Hz527680x4320p29.97Hz
537680x4320p30Hz547680x4320p50Hz
557680x4320p60Hz
Chapter 7 of 8

API Commands

The product also supports RS-232 command control. Connect the RS-232 port of the PT-SP-HD24-48G to the PureLink PTM-RS100 configurable RS-232 cable (or other appropriate cable) and your control device. The DIP settings are as follows:

Then open a Serial Command tool on PC to send ASCII commands to control the product. The ASCII command list of the product is shown below.

  1. Service port (USB-C virtual RS-232) communication protocol (Internal debug ) Baud rate: 115200 (Fixed); Data bit: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity bit: none The end mark of command is “ ”
  2. Phoenix RS-232 port communication protocol (Connect to control system) Baud rate: 4800~115200 (Configurable); Data bit: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity bit: none The end mark of command is “ ”
CommandFunctionExampleFeedback
?Get the list of all commands?
helpGet the list of all commandshelp
get fw versionGet firmware versionget fw versionMCU version: 1.00.02 Chip 1 PS8419 version: 13.28 Chip 2 PS8419 version: 13.28
CommandFunctionExampleFeedback
set power on/offSet device power on/offset power on set power offPower on… System Initializing... Initialization Finished! FW: 1.0.0 Power off…
get powerGet device power statusget powerPower on
set rebootReboot the deviceset rebootReboot… System Initializing... Initialization Finished! FW: 1.0.0
set resetReset to factory defaultsset resetSure to RESET to default settings? Type "Yes" after next prompt to confirm…
get statusGet system statusget statusPlease refer to the note at the end of the list
set IR on/offSet IR on/offset IR on set IR offSet IR on Set IR off on
get IRGet IR on/off statusget IRIR on
set key x on/offSet front panel key (x=0~6) on/off x=0: All keys x=1: Power key x=2: Select key x=3: Display on key x=4: Display off key x=5: Volume down key x=6: Volume up keyset key 0 on set key 2 offSet all key on Set select key off on
get key xGet front panel key (x=0~6) on/off statusget key get key 0 get key 2All key on All key on Select key on
set baud xSet RS-232 baud rate to x bps x=1: 4800 x=2: 9600 x=3: 19200 x=4: 38400 x=5: 57600 x=6: 115200set baud 6Set baud rate 115200 115200
get baudGet RS-232 baud rateget baudBaud rate 115200
set input xSet input video (x=0~2) x=0: Off x=1~2: HDMI input 1~2set input 1Set input HDMI 1 1
get inputGet input portget inputInput HDMI 1
get hdmi5vGet input HDMI 5Vget hdmi5vHDMI 1: 5V HDMI 2: none
set autoswitch xSet auto-switching on/off (HDMI 5V detection) x=On, Offset autoswitch onSet autoswitch on on
get autoswitchGet auto-switching statusget autoswitchAutoswitch on
set output x downscale ySet output (x=0~4) downscaling mode (y=0~1) x=0: all outputs x=1~4: HDMI output 1~4 y=0: Automatically according to display's capability y=1: Bypass video y=2: Force 1080pset output 0 downscale 0Set all outputs downscale auto 0
get output x downscaleGet output (x=0~4) downscaling modeget output 0 downscaleHDMI output 1 downscale auto HDMI output 2 downscale auto HDMI output 3 downscale auto HDMI output 4 downscale auto
set output x display ySet output (x=0~4) display mode (y=0~3) x=0: all outputs x=1~4: HDMI output 1~4 y=0: Off (disable TMDS output) y=1: Input video y=2: AVMUTE y=3: Internal pattern Note: When y is 1, 2, or 3, x must be 0.set output 0 display 2Set all outputs display internal pattern 1
get output x displayGet output (x=0~4) display modeget output 0 displayHDMI output 1 display internal pattern HDMI output 2 display internal pattern HDMI output 3 display internal pattern HDMI output 4 display internal pattern
set output x HDCP ySet output (x=0~4) HDCP mode (y=0~3) x=0: all outputs x=1~4: HDMI output 1~4 y=0: Reserved y=1: Follow sink y=2: Follow source y=3: Force HDCP 1.4 y=4: Force HDCP 2.2set output 0 HDCP 1Set all outputs HDCP follow sink 1
get output x HDCPGet output (x=0~4) HDCP modeget output 0 HDCPHDMI output 1 HDCP follow sink HDMI output 2 HDCP follow sink HDMI output 3 HDCP follow sink HDMI output 4 HDCP follow sink
set CEC on/offSet CEC on/offset CEC on set CEC offSet CEC enable Set CEC disable Disable
get CECGet CEC on/off statusget CECCEC enable CEC disable
set generator x ySet internal signal generator resolution (x=1~15) pattern (y=1~13) x=01: 8K30Hz x=02: 4K120Hz x=03: 4K100Hz x=04: 5K60Hz x=05: 5K50Hz x=06: 5K30Hz x=07: 5K25Hz x=08: 5K24Hz x=09: 4K60Hz x=10: 4K50Hz x=11: 4K25Hz x=12: 4K24Hz x=13: 1080P60Hz x=14: 480P60Hz x=15: 5760P50Hz y=01: Color bar y=02: Checkboard y=03: Strip y=04: Red y=05: Green y=06: Blue y=07: White y=08: Ramp y=09: Red ramp y=10: Green ramp y=11: Blue ramp y=12: PRBS y=13: Blackset generator 1 1Set generator 8K30Hz color bar
get generatorGet internal signal generator output resolution and patternget generatorGenerator 8K30Hz color bar
set analog mute xSet analog audio mute on/off x=On, Offset analog mute onSet analog mute on off
get analog muteGet analog audio mute statusget analog muteoff
set analog gain xSet analog audio gain (x=0dB ~ -79dB)set analog gain -79dBSet analog gain -79dB 0dB
get analog gainGet analog audio gain valueget analog gainAnalog gain -79dB
set edid x to ySet input ports (x=0~2) to EDID (y=0~41) x=0: all inputs x=1~2: HDMI input 1~2 y=00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM (default) y=01: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY y=02: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD y=03: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 2CH PCM y=04: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY y=05: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD y=06: HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 2CH PCM y=07: HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY y=08: HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD y=09: HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 10-bit HDR/DV, Audio 2CH PCM y=10: HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 10-bit HDR/DV, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY y=11: HDMI 4K@120Hz 4:4:4, 10-bit HDR/DV, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HDset edid 0 to 0Set all inputs EDID to SDF_00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM (default) 0

Command Function Example Feedback Default

CommandFunctionExampleFeedback
set edid x to y
y=32: EDID pass-through (Copy from Sink 1)
y=33: EDID pass-through (Copy from Sink 2)
y=34: EDID pass-through (Copy from Sink 3)
y=35: EDID pass-through (Copy from Sink 4)
y=36: Reserved
y=37: Reserved
y=38: Reserved
y=39: Reserved
y=40: User EDID 1
y=41: User EDID 2
set edid 0 to 0Set all inputs EDID to SDF_00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM (default)0
get edid xGet input ports EDID x=0: all inputs x=1~2: HDMI input 1~2get edid 0HDMI input 1 EDID SDF_00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM (default) HDMI input 2 EDID SDF_00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM (default)
get edid data xGet input ports EDID data x=0: all inputs x=1~2: HDMI input 1~2get edid data 0HDMI input 1 EDID HDMI input 2 EDID
set user edid xSet user defined EDID (x=1~2) x=1: User Defined 1 x=2: User Defined 2 y = 00 FF FF FF ….. (y is 256 bytes EDID data)set user edid 1User defined 1 EDID is loaded successfully
get user edid xGet user defined EDID (x=1~2) x=1: User Defined 1 x=2: User Defined 2get user edid 1User defined 1 EDID

Note: The feedback of the command of “r status” is as following.

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