SDI 1 x 4 Splitter
Item no. 1285734
Version 02/15
© Copyright 2015 by Conrad Electronic SE.
V1_0215_02-ETS-Mkd
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technical status at the time of printing.
Intended use
The product is intended for connecting an SDI-compatible playback device and up to 4 SDI-compatible
output devices. The product allows for transferring the digital AV signal of a single playback device to up to
4 output devices simultaneously. Power is supplied via the included power adapter.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms, must be
avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the
product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper
use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and
keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• SDI 1 x 4 splitter
• Power adapter
• 4 x rubber feet
• Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing material
for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture,
flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any
accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.
• The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.
• Only use the supplied mains adapter as a power supply.
• Only connect the power adapter to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before plugging
in the power adapter, check whether the voltage stated on the power adapter complies with the voltage
of your electricity supplier.
• Never connect or disconnect power adapters if your hands are wet.
• Never unplug the power adapter from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always use the grips on
the plug.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp edges.
• Always lay the cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a risk of injury.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the power adapter from the mains socket during storms.
• If the power adapter is visibly damaged, do not touch it. Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock! First
turn off the power supply to the power outlet that the power adapter is connected to (flip off the fuse and
then turn off the residual current operated circuit breaker to disconnect the power outlet at all phases).
Now unplug the device from the power outlet. Dispose of the power adapter in an environmentally friendly
fashion, discontinue use of it immediately. Replace it with an identical power adapter.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. The
condensation generated could destroy the product. The plug-in power supply unit also involves danger
to life by electric shock! Allow the device to reach room temperature before connecting and using it. This
may take several hours.
• Do not put any objects on the product and never cover it.
b) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical
support service or other technical personnel.
Connection and operation
• Make sure all devices to be connected are switched off.
• Place the product on a stable, flat and horizontal surface.
• Connect a playback device to the INPUT connector via a suitable SDI-compatible cable.
• Connect up to 4 output devices (e.g. monitor) to the OUT1/2/3/4 connectors using suitable SDI-compatible
cables.
• Connect the low-voltage plug of the provided power adapter to the respective socket on the rear of the
product.
• Connect the power adapter to a suitable household power outlet.
• Turn on the product and all connected devices.
Maintenance and cleaning
• Before cleaning, disconnect the product from the connected devices and unplug the power adapter from
the power outlet.
• There are no components located inside the product you need to maintain. Never open/dismantle the
product.
• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as they can cause
damage to the housing and malfunctioning.
• To clean the product, a dry, soft and clean cloth is sufficient. Do not apply too much pressure to the housing
as this may cause scratch marks.
• You can easily remove dust using a long-haired, soft and clean brush.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
a) SDI 1 x 4 Splitter
Input...........................................................1 x SDI
Output ........................................................4 x SDI
Power consumption ...................................1.2 W
Supported resolutions ................................SD 480i, 576i, 625i
HD 720p (24/25/30/50/60 Hz)
HD 1080i (50/60 Hz)
HD 1080p (24/25/30/50/60 Hz)
Colour space .............................................RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Supported data rates .................................270 Mbit/s – 2.97 Gbit/s
Colour depth ..............................................8 bit, 10 bit, 12 bit
Cable length ..............................................SD mode up to 200 m, HD mode up to 120 m,
at max. data rate up to 80 m
Operating conditions ..................................0 to +70 ºC, 10 – 85 % RH
Storage conditions .....................................-10 to +80 ºC, 5 – 90 % RH
Dimensions (W x H x D) ............................155 x 23.5 x 86 mm
Weight .......................................................266 g
b) Power adapter
Input voltage/current ..................................100 – 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A
Output voltage/current ...............................5 V/DC, 2 A
