HDFury Ultra AVR Key, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Disclaimer 3rd party and or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual 2 Ultra AVR Key User Manual ...

Page 3: ...5 Power Status LED 6 Reset HPD Cycle HDCP 7 Audio EDID Mode Selection 8 Options Selection 9 Video EDID Mode Selection 10 Combo RST OPT 11 Backside Sticker 12 Selecting the Windows PC driver for USB GUI and Firmware Update 13 Update the AVR Key Firmware with a Windows PC 14 AVR Key USB GUI for Windows PC 16 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 20 Specifications 22 Certifications 25 ...

Page 4: ... 4 600MHz 18Gbps HDMI2 0b Level A Full HDMI Audio extractor device built for system integrators and advanced users that will please everyone else as well By supporting the max bandwidth and data transfer rate of the HDMI2 0b standard and by extracting and offering full HDMI audio via a self generated 720p60 or 1080p60 blanked stream AVR Key is set to support and integrate any AVR from any HDMI rev...

Page 5: ...er supply Connect any additional HDMI output cable for display pass thru optional As shipped the AVR Key defaults to 720p60 for the AVR audio stream on the output port Make sure that you are using 600MHz certified HDMI 4K cable if you plan to set up a 4K60 4 4 4 600MHz 18Gbps link in your setup Please note that AVR Key does not require a display to be connected at the output you can extract Full H...

Page 6: ...ives an HDMI signal the logo will quickly turn on then off and then on permanently to indicate that the HDCP handshake has been completed The status of the blue logo may be used for troubleshooting Logo OFF Insufficient power or no incoming signals Use the AVR Key power supply make sure the source and sink devices are correctly connected and ON Logo ON The AVR Key is powered and receiving and deco...

Page 7: ... offers 2 functions per push button Short Press on Reset Button will generate Hot Plug Detection event Soft reset Long Press over 2sec will cycle HDCP either follow goes out as it comes in or HDCP 1 4 forced Note You can also Reset the unit from the USB GUI for Windows PC or when you flash the AVR Key firmware Factory default value and default value after firmware flash for HDCP is Follow ...

Page 8: ... Audio capabilities of the connected AVR and mix them with Video capabilities of the connected display if any see video options p 10 STEREO Limited In this mode no matter the connected sink audio capabilities AVR Key will always present L R Audio capability to the source It can be used as a testing mode to ensure sound in every setup situation Note You can also switch Audio EDID mode and any other...

Page 9: ...ution and turn LOGO Led ON OFF Short Press will cycle the output resolution of the audio stream between 720p60 1080p60 Long Press over 2sec will cycle Logo LED ON OFF Note You can also change options and any others control from the USB GUI for Windows PC or via the Android iOS APP or IR using the optional GoBlue Default setting is 720p60 for the Audio stream output resolution and Logo Led is ON by...

Page 10: ...BOT OUT SINK EDID MODE Default setting that will use Video capabilities from the connected display sink and mix them with Audio capabilities defined by audio slide switch if any see audio options p 8 if nothing is connected to BOT it will use 4K60 600MHz HLG HDR10 as default If you have a Dolby Vision display you must use this setting 4K60 600MHz SDR Special Video EDID mode to force some capable U...

Page 11: ...r 3rd party and or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual 11 Ultra AVR Key User Manual Combo Hold RST Press OPT Not in use currently saved for future use based on user s feedback ...

Page 12: ...roviding extra features are not covered in this manual 12 Ultra AVR Key User Manual Backside Sticker A sticker is available on the back of the unit to remind you the basic configuration options available from the physical button and slide switches ...

Page 13: ...ilabs driver 4 0 0 only have partial support for USB3 0 on Win8 and previous Windows version so you might prefer the 3 9 2 in such case For installation simply download from the above link unzip and then run the EXE file Silabs 3 9 2 driver run the USBXpressInstaller exe Silabs 4 0 0 driver USBXpressInstaller_x86 exe for 32bit or USBXpressInstaller_x64 exe for 64bit Once you have correctly selecte...

Page 14: ... the Download Tab on the AVR Key Product page here If you are unsure about your Firmware version currently in use simply use the USB GUI for Windows PC to retrieve it Once downloaded and extracted you should have a directory on your computer with the following files You will have to run AVR KEY MCU update to successfully upgrade your AVR Key unit Note Version number could be different depending on...

Page 15: ...OK and the main updater will display the below message Congratulations you have successfully updated the AVR Key MCU and your unit is now ready to operate with the benefits from the latest software additions Please note that if your firmware package contain more than one updater file you need to run all updaters files in order to properly upgrade your unit FPGA update takes longer than MCU update ...

Page 16: ...e USB GUI for Windows PC allows the following control Display Information on Source device when available Display Input signal resolution refresh rate and bandwidth Display Input signal HDR Type Color Space and Deep Color Display Input signal encryption Set HDCP output revision Display Audio information Display the Firmware revision Select Output resolution for Audio stream Select the default VIDE...

Page 17: ...en available it will display information about the source device in use Input Display Input signal resolution and refresh rate Color Display Color Space of Incoming signal Input Deep Color Display Deep Color of Incoming signal Encryption HDCP encryption information at Input HDR Display HDR signal information Audio Display Audio information Ver Displayed on top right it indicates the current FW ver...

Page 18: ...and nothing is connected to the BOT then 4K60 600MHz HLG HDR10 will be used and any audio is normally handled by the Audio slide switch or GUI settings Full HDMI Audio In this mode no matter the connected sink audio capabilities AVR Key will always present Full HDMI Audio capabilities to the source including Atmos DTS X and all latest BOT Video TOP Audio Default setting that will use Audio capabil...

Page 19: ...P Long Press on the OPTONS button see page 9 TOP AUDIO FRAME Cycle audio stream output resolution between 720p60 and 1080p60 Similar as SP Short Press on the OPTIONS button see page 9 BOT HDCP VERSION Cycle HDCP version for BOT OUT between FOLLOW and 1 4 Similar as LP Long Press on the RESET button see page 7 HPD RESET Once clicked it will generate Hot Plug Detection event Soft reset Similar as SP...

Page 20: ...080p25 1080p30 1080p48 1080p50 1080p60 1080p72 1080p75 1080p96 1440p50 1440p60 2160p24 2160p25 2160p30 2160p50 2160p60 4K DCI these are examples only anything within the 600MHz bandwidth is supported What version of HDMI does the AVR Key work with Do I need HDMI 1 3 1 4a 2 0a Does it matter It does not matter HDfury AVR Key works with any version of HDMI from 1 0 and up to latest Do I need to set ...

Page 21: ... 5A max current The HDfury3 is 1A max current The AVR Key power supply can supply up to 2 0A Do not use an HDfury1 HDfury2 HDfury3 or GammaX power supplies with the AVR Key What sort of power supply does the AVR Key use AVR Key power supply adheres to these requirements Provides REGULATED 5 5VDC power with 2 0A min DC current Delivers the power through a mini usb connector Trying to use an AC DC a...

Page 22: ...es and set the HDMI audio output stream to 720p or 1080p Dedicated HDCP Doctor Providing a total of 4 HDCP 1 4 and 2 2 engines for decryption encryption HDfury AVR Key offers a workaround for HDCP issue including HDCP 2 2 HDCP 1 4 conversion Display HDCP 2 2 Content with Non HDCP2 2 Compliant Devices HDCP 2 2 is the new copy protection scheme for 4K UHD content Not only it is not backward compatib...

Page 23: ...or Depth Available 48 Bit HDCP Doctor HDCP Workaround solution to any HDCP error HDCP 2 2 HDCP 1 4 conversion HDMI Booster Extender Capable of extending 1080p resolution up to 15m in and 15m out 30m total for 1080p UHD resolution up to 10m HDMI Doctor Solves most HDMI integration issues such as HDCP EDID HPD and audio breakout HDMI Equalevel Precise signal equalization towards both input and outpu...

Page 24: ...y External 5 Volt 2 Amp USB same as most smartphone tablet PSU Power Consumption 2Watts Current Absorption around 400mA Shipping Dimensions 6 3 x 4 2 x 3 3 Weight 16 oz Enclosure Silver with Blue Logo Led Consolidated Specs Summary HDMI revision HDMI 2 0b Level A 600Mcsc 18Gbps Max Resolution 4K60 4 4 4 8b 4K60 4 2 2 12b 4K120 4 2 0 8b or 8K30 4 2 0 8b I O 1 HDMI In 2 HDMI Out USB Pass thru Channe...

Page 25: ...r custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual 25 Ultra AVR Key User Manual Certifications AVR Key CE EMC Certification AVR Key CE LVD Certification AVR Key RoHS Certification AVR Key FCC Certification ...

Page 26: ...ty and or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual 26 Ultra AVR Key User Manual Pro Tips Some sources like X1S or K8500 might need to have powercord removed reconnected between EDID changes ...

Page 27: ...party and or custom firmware providing extra features are not covered in this manual 27 Ultra AVR Key User Manual Team HDfury thanks you for your support For help visit our support server or contact us www HDfury com ...