Insights on Extron's Latest HDMI EDID Manipulator
Extron's New EDID 111H 4K PLUS Emulator Simplifies Advanced AV Systems
Extron, a leading manufacturer of professional AV technology, has announced the immediate availability of its latest product – the EDID 111H 4K PLUS emulator. This device is designed to tackle the complexities of advanced AV system communication, particularly in managing Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) between sources and displays.
The EDID 111H 4K PLUS is equipped to handle the increased luminance levels featured in advanced HDMI displays, supporting 4K (UHD) at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling. It also boasts a compact, 1" high, quarter-rack width metal enclosure, ensuring discreet installation in professional locations.
One of the key features of the EDID 111H 4K PLUS is its ability to emulate EDID, eliminating common handshake and compatibility issues in complex AV setups. This not only reduces installation time but also simplifies system deployment.
The device offers selectable pre-stored, captured, and user-defined EDID information for convenient operation. It supports EDID and DisplayID files structured with up to four data blocks, and is HDCP 2.3 compliant.
The EDID 111H 4K PLUS also includes automatic input cable equalization and ships with an energy-efficient external universal Extron Everlast® power supply. It supports signals up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at data rates up to 18 Gbps.
The EDID Minder Plus technology in the EDID 111H 4K PLUS provides automatic and continuous EDID management. It offers user-selectable HDCP authorization and features visual HDCP confirmation when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display.
The EDID 111H 4K PLUS is ideal for new and upgraded installations, particularly in esports venues, Microsoft Front Row unified communications rooms, and various professional environments.
With its robust hardware and Extron-exclusive EDID Minder Plus technology, the EDID 111H 4K PLUS is a reliable solution for addressing EDID communication challenges between source and display in advanced AV system configurations requiring reliable 4K video transmission. Configuration is easy with Extron PCS software.
The EDID 111H 4K PLUS emulator, a new installation from Extron, includes features such as EDID emulation and HDCP 2.3 compliance, making it suitable for various professional environments like esports venues. This technology also leverages data-and-cloud-computing in the form of selectable pre-stored, captured, and user-defined EDID information.
