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IDK DDC-03UHD User Manual

4k@60 and hdcp2.2 edid emulator with cable equalizer
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4K@60 and HDCP2.2 EDID emulator with Cable Equalizer
DDC-03UHD
User's Guide Ver.1.0.0
● Thank you for choosing our product.
● To ensure the best performance of this product, please read this User's Guide fully and carefully before
using it and keep this manual together with the product for reference as needed.
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  • Page 1 4K@60 and HDCP2.2 EDID emulator with Cable Equalizer DDC-03UHD User’s Guide Ver.1.0.0 ● Thank you for choosing our product. ● To ensure the best performance of this product, please read this User’s Guide fully and carefully before using it and keep this manual together with the product for reference as needed.
  • Page 2 HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.  Connection Reset is a registered trademark of IDK Corporation in Japan.  All other company and product names mentioned in this manual are either registered trademarks or...
  • Page 3 ● Some of the contents in this user’s guide such as the appearance of diagrams, menu operations, communication commands, and so on may differ between products depending on the specific version. ● This Users guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s website at: http: //www.idkav.com...
  • Page 4 DDC-03UHD User’s Guide Safety Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow all instructions and cautions as detailed in this document. Enforcement Symbol Description Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious...
  • Page 5 Do not repair, modify or disassemble. Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK representative.
  • Page 6 DDC-03UHD User’s Guide Caution Do not place the product in any place where it will be subjected to high temperatures. If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures while under operation, it may affect the product’s performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Product Outline............................. 9 Features ..............................10 Panels ..............................11 Application Example ..........................13 Precautions ............................14 Installation ............................14 6.1.1 Mounting the DDC-03UHD to wall or ceiling ................14 Cabling ............................15 6.2.1 Cables ............................16 6.2.2 AC adapter with screw lock mechanism ...................17 Basic Operation ...........................18 Built-in EDID ...........................20 7.1.1...

  • Page 8: Included Items

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 1 Included Items Ensure that all items illustrated below are included in the package. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK. One (1) DDC-03UHD One (1) AC adapter 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) with Two (2) Cable clamps Screw lock mechanism [Fig.

  • Page 9: Product Outline

    For PCs, the timing of acquiring EDID differs between Desktop PC and laptop PC. - A desktop PC is connected to a monitor without the DDC-03UHD: The desktop PC acquires EDID at the time of startup or connection and then outputs video and audio.

  • Page 10: Features

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 3 Features As explained in the second chapter, the DDC-03UHD includes EDID emulation function as an extender. For video, 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) and HDCP 2.2, HDR, 3D, and x.v.Color are supported. For audio, at the time of built-in EDID selection, it is possible for audio not to be output from the source device by disabling the audio information of the selected EDID.

  • Page 11: Panels

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 4 Panels ⑮ ④ ⑭ ⑤ ⑦ ⑥ ⑧ ⑪ ⑫ ⑨ ⑬ ③ ② ① ⑩ ③ [Fig. 4.1] Panel drawings [Table 4.1] Panel features Feature Description ① HDMI input connector Input connectors for HDMI and DVI signal to interface source devices, such as Blu-ray®...
  • Page 12 DDC-03UHD User’s Guide [Table 4.2] Panel features (Cont’d) Feature Description ⑦ POWER LED Indicates the power status of the DDC-03UHD. Illuminating green : Power is connected. Does not illuminate : Power is not connected. ⑧ 4K6G LED Indicates the HDMI signal input status of transmission speed 18 Gbps (6 Gbps / a lane) that is sent from a source device.

  • Page 13: Application Example

    ■ Example 2: Using the DDC-03UHD as an extender The DDC-03UHD is used between a Blu-ray player and monitor. Since the DDC-03UHD includes an equalizer in the input side, a Blu-ray player can be placed up to 98.4 ft. (30 m) (1080p@60) from the DDC-03UHD.

  • Page 14: Precautions

    (40°C). If inadequately vented, the product’s service life, operation and reliability may be affected. 6.1.1 Mounting the DDC-03UHD to wall or ceiling The DDC-03UHD can be mounted to wall or ceiling using optional mounting kit FP-70 as shown below: 固定プレートの...

  • Page 15: Cabling

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 6.2 Cabling When connecting the DDC-03UHD to external devices, observe the following precautions. ・Read manuals for the external devices. ・ Before you connecting cables to the DDC-03UHD or an external device, dissipate static electricity by touching grounded metal such as racks before handling signal cables. Failure to observe this precaution may result in ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage.

  • Page 16: Cables

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 6.2.1 Cables If the video is 4K format, the TMDS data rate (transmission speed) is 18 Gbps at maximum. If a high-speed HDMI cable, the TMDS data rate becomes 10.2 Gbps at maximum, and video cannot be displayed stably.

  • Page 17: Ac Adapter With Screw Lock Mechanism

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 6.2.2 AC adapter with screw lock mechanism The shapes of AC plugs with screw lock mechanism vary from country to country. The AC plug can be removed from the AC adapter. Removing AC plug: Slide the AC plug (②) from the AC adapter while holding down the portion mentioned below (①).

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 7 Basic Operation There are three types of EDID that can be set in the DDC-03UHD: Built-in EDID, Copied EDID, and External EDID. The EDID is divided into GROUP 1 and GROUP 2. Built-in EDID Built-in EDID...
  • Page 19 DDC-03UHD User’s Guide ■Grouping 【GROUP 1】 【GROUP 2】 Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution 1920 x 1080p [HDTV] 1080p 1024 x 768 1920 x 1080i [HDTV] 1080i 1280 x 720 [HDTV] 720p 1920 x 1080 VESAHD 1280 x 720 [VESA] VESA720 1920 x 1200...

  • Page 20: Built-In Edid

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 7.1 Built-in EDID Since video and audio information are registered in the Built-in EDID, audio that is output from the source device can be controlled. 【See: 8.3 Audio input Enabled / Disabled】 7.1.1 Supported Resolution The Built-in EDID is divided into GROUP 1 (No.0 to No.C) and GROUP 2 (No.0 to No.D).
  • Page 21 DDC-03UHD User’s Guide [Table 7.3] Supported resolution of Built-in EDID (GROUP 2)S: Supported, Y: Only YCbCr 4:2:0 supported, N: Not supported Supported resolution Set value* (#) / Resolution S S S N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N...

  • Page 22: Selecting Built-In Edid

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 7.1.2 Selecting Built-in EDID Follow the procedure below to output video and audio from a source device using the Built-in EDID. Connect a source device and monitor to the DDC-03UHD. HDMI Cable HDMI Cable 4K PC 4K Monitor...

  • Page 23: Using Copied Edid

    7.2 Using Copied EDID Copied EDID is not registered by factory default. If there is no copied EDID, the DDC-03UHD uses GROUP1 “No.0” EDID (1920 x 1080p [HDTV]) automatically in order to output video and audio. 7.2.1 Setting Copied EDID Follow the procedure below to copy EDID of the monitor that is connected to the DDC-03UHD.
  • Page 24 If the rotary switch is set to “0” to “E”, the ERROR LED illuminates red for a second, and the EDID is not copied to the DDC-03UHD. Change the setting of the switch to “F” and press the EDID READ button again.

  • Page 25: Outputting Video And Audio Using Copied Edid

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide When EDID copy is completed, the READY LED illuminates green. The DDC-03UHD records only one EDID. If another EDID is recorded in the DDC-03UHD, the old EDID will be overwritten. READY LED Illuminates green [Fig. 7.10] EDID copy is completed 7.2.2 Outputting video and audio using Copied EDID...

  • Page 26: Deleting Copied Edid

    If the EDID setting is set to Copied EDID (READ DATA) and any copied EDID is not recorded in the DDC-03UHD; the ERROR LED flashes red. In such a case, the EDID is set to “GROUP1”’s “No.0” (1920 x 1080p [HDTV]).

  • Page 27: Using External Edid

    Follow the procedure below to output video and audio from a source device using the Built-in EDID. If you need to delete External EDID that is recorded in the DDC-03UHD, follow the procedure in “7.2.3 Deleting Copied EDID”. Once it is completed, External EDID and Copied EDID will be deleted from the DDC-03UHD.
  • Page 28 DDC-03UHD User’s Guide If the EDID cannot be acquired for some reasons or if the acquired EDID has problems, the ERROR LED illuminates red. ● EDID cannot be acquired. ● EDID is acquired correctly. 　 External EDID is set, but EDID cannot be acquired.

  • Page 29: Dip Switch

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 8 DIP Switch The DIP switch enables / disables equalizer, audio input enabled / disabled, HDCP input enabled / disabled, and Non-signal input monitoring. [Fig. 8.1] DIP Switch [Table 8.1] DIP switch setting by factory default 8.1 Input Equalizer The amount of signal correction is corrected automatically depending on the deterioration of input signal by setting the DIP switch “1”...

  • Page 30: Output Equalizer

    Default: Linear PCM Note: If an HDCP 2.2-supported source device and monitor are connected and the audio input function of the DDC-03UHD is disabled, signal that is not in line with the specification may be output and it may cause snowy video.

  • Page 31: Hdcp Input Enabled / Disabled

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 8.4 HDCP input Enabled / Disabled Some source devices check whether the connected monitor supports HDCP. Since the DDC-03UHD is HDCP compliant, video signal with HDCP will be output when a non-HDCP-compliant monitor is connected. As the result, the video may not be displayed.

  • Page 32: No-Signal Input Monitoring

    8.5 No-signal input monitoring If you change the settings of EDID or power off / on the DDC-03UHD, the source device may not output video signal. Use this function to set the monitoring time which is from when a source device stops outputting signal to when the DDC requests the source device to output video signal.

  • Page 33: Specification

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 9 Specification Item Description 1 input / HDMI (*1) / DVI 1.0 - HDR (*2) - 3D (*3) Number/ - x.v.Color Signal - HDCP1.4 / 2.2 (Pass through) HDMI / DVI - TMDS single link - TMDS clock: 25 MHz to 300 MHz Video - TMDS data rate: 0.75 Gbps to 18 Gbps...
  • Page 34 ・4K@60:18 Gbps hi-speed transmission cable was used and signals of 4K@60 24 bit / pixel (8 bit / component) was input or output. The maximum distance depends on connected devices. If IDK’s cable is not used, video may be interrupted or may not be output even within the mentioned range.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    DDC-03UHD User’s Guide 10 Troubleshooting In case the DDC-03UHD does not work correctly, please check the following items first. Also refer to manuals for connected devices as well, since they may possibly be the cause of the problem. ･Are the DDC-03UHD and all connected devices powered on correctly? ･Are cables connected correctly?
  • Page 36 [7] If using a long cable for input or output, replace it with a 5 Video is interrupted. m/16.4 ft. or shorter cable. Since the DDC-03UHD has the Noise is on video. equalizing function, long cables can be connected, but the...
  • Page 37 To use CEC, enable HDMI link control of the connected devices CEC. (such as LCD TVs, Blu-ray recorder, and so on). If additional assistance is required, perform the following tests and then contact us. Connect the devices using genuine cables without connecting the DDC-03UHD.
  • Page 38 DDC-03UHD User’s Guide User’s Guide of DDC-03UHD Ver.1.0.0 Issued on: 26 October 2017 Headquarters IDK Corporation 7-9-1 Chuo, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-pref. 242-0021 JAPAN TEL: +81-46-200-0764 FAX: +81-46-200-0765 Email: idk_eng@idk.co.jp URL: http: //www.idkav.com IDK America Inc. 72 Grays Bridge Road Suite 1-C, Brookfield, CT 06804 TEL: +1-203-204-2445 Email: sales@idkav.com URL: http: //www.idkav.com...

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