Tripp Lite B118-002 User manual

Tripp Lite
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Tripp Lite
Model
B118-002
Category
Video splitters
Type
User manual

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Owner’s Manual
HDMI Splitters
Models: B118-002, B118-004
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL. 60609 • www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2013 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
Product Features 2
Package Contents 2
Optional Accessories 2
Standard Installation Instructions 3
Cascaded Installation Instructions 4
Troubleshooting 5
Warranty & Warranty Registration 6
WARRANTY
REGISTRATION
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Product Features
Package Contents
• Supportsvideoresolutionsupto1080p,at36-bitDeepColor(12-bits
per channel)
• Supports DTS-HD, Dolby True HD and 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
audio
• SupportsHigh-SpeedHDMIand3D
• HDCPandEDIDcompatible
• Expandthenumberofconnecteddisplaysbycascadingmultiplesplitters
together
• Plugandplay;nosoftwareordriversrequired
• B118-002orB118-004HDMISplitter
• ExternalPowerSupply(Input:100-240V,50/60Hz,0.5AOutput:5V,1.2A)
• Owner’sManual
Optional Accessories:
• P566-SeriesHDMItoDVIAdapterCables*
• P568-SeriesHigh-SpeedHDMICables
*When using a HDMI to DVI adapter cable, only the video signal will be transmitted to the DVI monitor.
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Standard Installation Instructions
Note: The maximum distances referenced in these instructions have been tested at a video
resolution of 1080p (60Hz) with 36-bit (12-bits per channel) Deep Color using 28AWG HDMI
cables. Longer distances between the splitter and connected monitors are achievable using 24AWG
HDMI cables and/or a source that is set to display a lower video resolution.
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Makesurethatthepowertoalldevicesthatyouwillbeconnectingis
turned off.
2
ConnecttheHDMIsourcetotheInputportonthesplitter.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the source to the splitter must not exceed
13 ft. (4 m).
3
ConnectanavailableOutputportonthesplittertotheHDMIinputport
of your display.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the splitter to the display must not exceed
16 ft. (5 m).
4
Repeatstep3fortheremainingOutputportsonthesplitter.
5
Connect the included power supply to the splitter, and then plug it
intoaTrippLiteSurgeSuppressor,PowerDistribution Unit(PDU),or
UninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS).
6
TurnonthepowertotheHDMIsourceanddisplays.
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Cascaded Installation Instructions
Note: The maximum distances referenced in these instructions have been tested at a video
resolution of 1080p (60Hz) with 36-bit (12-bits per channel) Deep Color using 28AWG HDMI
cables. Longer distances between the splitter and connected monitors are achievable using 24AWG
HDMI cables and/or a source that is set to display a lower video resolution.
1
Makesurethatthepowertoalldevicesthatyouwillbeconnectingis
turned off.
2
ConnecttheHDMIsourcetotheInputportontherstlevelsplitter.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the source to the splitter must not exceed
13 ft. (4 m).
3
ConnectanavailableOutputportontherstlevelsplittertotheHDMI
input port on a second level splitter.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the first and second level splitters must not
exceed 16 ft. (5 m).
4
Repeatstep3foreachadditionalsplitterthatyouwishtoadd,adding
nomorethan6levelsofsplitters.
5
ConnectanavailableOutputporttotheHDMIinputportofyourdisplay.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the splitter to the display must not exceed
16 ft. (5 m).
6
Repeatstep5fortheremainingOutputportsintheinstallation.
7
Connect theincludedpowersupplytoeach splitter, and thenplugit
intoa Tripp LiteSurge Suppressor,PowerDistributionUnit(PDU), or
UninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS).
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TurnonthepowertotheHDMIsourceanddisplays.
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Troubleshooting
Ifyouareunabletogetanacceptableimageafterfollowingtheinstallation
instructions,trythetroubleshootingtipsbelow.
1
Press the reset button on the front of the splitter to reset the signal
beingsenttotheconnecteddisplays.
2
Is the external power supply that came with the product connected
andpluggedintoaworkingpowersource?Fortheproducttofunction
properly,itmustbeconnectedtoandreceivingpowerfromtheexternal
power supply.
3
Wasthepowertotheconnecteddevicesturnedoffpriortoinstallation?
Ifnot,restartthem.
4
Whatresolutionareyoutryingtoreach?TrippLite’sHDMIsplittersare
testedtosupportupto1080p@60Hzvideoresolution,at36-bit(12-
bitsperchannel)DeepColor.
5
WhatlengthHDMIcableareyouusing?(SeetheInstallationsectionin
thismanualfordetailsonthemaximumcabledistance).Theshorterthe
cablebeingused,thehighertheresolutionyouwillbeabletoobtain.If
youarenotabletogetanacceptableimage,tryusingashortercable,
orloweringyoursource’svideoresolution,orcolordepthsettings.
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Whattypeofcablingareyouusing?Inferiorcablingcanresultinpoor
performance,soitisimportantthatyouusecablesthatcansupport
thevideoresolutionyouaretryingtoobtain.Itisrecommendedthat
you use Tripp Lite’s P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cables, as they
havebeentestedtoworkwiththeB118-Seriessplitters.
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Test your cables to ensure they are working properly. For example,
connectyourHDMIcablebetweenasourceandmonitorthatyouknow
workstoseeifthecableisfunctioning.
8
Istheunitlocatedinanareathatexposesittohighertemperatures?If
theproductisoverheated,itwillnotfunctionproperly.
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Warranty & Warranty Registration
1-Year Limited Warranty
TRIPPLITEwarrantsitsproductstobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiod
ofone(1)yearfromthedateofinitialpurchase.TRIPPLITE’sobligationunderthiswarrantyislimited
torepairingor replacing(atitssoleoption) anysuchdefective products.Toobtainserviceunder
thiswarranty,youmustobtainaReturnedMaterialAuthorization(RMA)numberfromTRIPPLITEor
anauthorizedTRIPPLITEservicecenter.ProductsmustbereturnedtoTRIPPLITEoranauthorized
TRIPPLITEservicecenterwithtransportationchargesprepaidandmustbeaccompaniedbyabrief
descriptionoftheproblemencounteredandproofofdateandplaceofpurchase.Thiswarrantydoes
notapplytoequipmentwhichhasbeendamagedbyaccident,negligenceormisapplicationorhas
beenalteredormodiedinanyway.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Somestates do notpermit limitation orexclusion of impliedwarranties; therefore, theaforesaid
limitation(s)orexclusion(s)maynotapplytothepurchaser.
EXCEPTASPROVIDEDABOVE,INNOEVENTWILLTRIPPLITEBELIABLEFORDIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEOFTHISPRODUCT,
EVENIFADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGE.Specically,TRIPPLITEisnotliablefor
anycosts,such as lost prots orrevenue,loss of equipment, loss ofuseof equipment, loss of
software,lossofdata,costsofsubstitutes,claimsbythirdparties,orotherwise.
FCC Notice, Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptany
interferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Note:Thisequipment has been tested and foundtocomply with the limits for aClassB digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
theinstructions, may causeharmfulinterference to radiocommunications. However,thereis no
guaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreof
thefollowingmeasures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfromthat to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
AnychangesormodicationstothisequipmentnotexpresslyapprovedbyTrippLitecouldvoidthe
user’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Visit www.tripplite.com/warranty today to register the warranty for your new Tripp Lite product.
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Warranty & Warranty Registration
WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers
(European Union)
UndertheWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)Directiveandimplementing
regulations,whencustomersbuynewelectricalandelectronicequipmentfromTrippLite
theyareentitledto:
•Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies
depending on the country)
•Sendthenewequipmentbackforrecyclingwhenthisultimatelybecomeswaste
WARNING
Useofthisequipmentinlifesupportapplicationswherefailureofthisequipmentcanreasonably
beexpectedto causethefailureofthe lifesupportequipment ortosignicantlyaffectits safety
oreffectivenessisnotrecommended.Donotusethisequipmentinthepresenceofaammable
anestheticmixturewithair,oxygenornitrousoxide.
TrippLitefollowsapolicyofcontinuousimprovement.Productspecicationsaresubjecttochange
without notice.
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Tripp Lite B118-002 User manual

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Tripp Lite
Model
B118-002
Category
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Type
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