Q: How do I switch between EDID management modes?

SIIG's 2-port HDMI Splitter seamlessly adapts to various display configurations through its versatile EDID management feature. With Auto, Copy, and Downscaler modes, the splitter ensures compatibility with a wide range of connected devices, delivering a smooth and uninterrupted viewing experience.

Auto Mode

This intelligent mode automatically detects the lowest resolution and audio format among connected displays, optimizing the viewing experience by aligning both outputs to the lowest common denominator.

For instance:

If HDMI Out 1 supports 8K60Hz resolution with DTS 5.1 audio and HDMI Out 2 supports 4K120Hz resolution with LPCM 2 audio, the Auto Mode will configure both outputs to 4K120Hz resolution and LPCM 2 audio.

Copy Mode

This mode replicates the EDID information from HDMI Out 1 to the input device, ensuring that both HDMI outputs operate at the same resolution and audio format.

For instance:

Connecting two identical monitors with 4K144Hz capabilities and using Copy Mode will result in both outputs displaying 4K144Hz content.

Additionally, if HDMI Out 2 supports a lower resolution than HDMI Out 1, the splitter will downscale the resolution accordingly. Other video and audio formats will adhere to the EDID of HDMI Out 1.

For instance:

When HDMI Out 1 is set to 8K30Hz with DTS 5.1 audio and HDMI Out 2 is set to 4K60Hz with LPCM 2 audio, using Copy Mode will adjust HDMI Out 1 to 4K60Hz with DTS 5.1 audio and HDMI Out 2 to 4K60Hz without audio output.
*Note: When LPCM 2 receives an incompatible digital audio format, it may produce noise or mute the audio output.

Downscaler Mode

When connected displays have different resolutions, the splitter intelligently downscales the input resolution from 8K to 4K or 1080p, ensuring compatibility with both displays. Audio formats will adopt the lower format supported by either display.

For instance:

When HDMI Out 1 is set to 8K30Hz with DTS 5.1 audio and HDMI Out 2 is set to 4K60Hz with LPCM 2 audio, using Downscale Mode will retain the resolution of HDMI Out 1 but adjust the audio to LPCM 2. HDMI Out 2 will be downscaled to 4K30Hz with LPCM 2 audio.

*Note: Refresh rates will be affected when using Downscale Mode. Downscaling is limited to specific refresh rates: 60Hz down to 60Hz and 30Hz down to 30Hz.

For instance:

If HDMI Out 1 is set to 4K120Hz and HDMI Out 2 is set to 4K60Hz, using Downscale Mode will adjust HDMI Out 2 to 1080p120Hz. If HDMI Out 2 does not support 1080p120Hz, HDMI Out 1 can be adjusted to 4K60Hz, allowing HDMI Out 2 to display at 4K60Hz.

With its versatile EDID management options, the SIIG 2-port HDMI Splitter effortlessly adapts to various display configurations, providing a hassle-free and compatible solution