Meicheng SP-5018M User Manual - page 3
Introduction
The SP-5018M 2x8 HDMI 1.3 over Single CAT5 Matrix Switcher provides the most flexible solution by
which the high definition video and high quality audio can be transmitted to different locations over a long
distance. The devices are cascadable, allowing you to extend HDMI compliant displays almost anywhere.
Installed with a 2x1 HDMI 1.3 compliant switch, one of the input HDMI sources can be duplicated and
distributed to up to 8 HDMI enable displays through cost effective Cat-5/5e cables and RJ-45 to HDMI
mini-extenders (CV-715s). With the built in equalization, the input HDMI cable can be extended up to 20
meters (66 feet) long under Full HD, and make the overall transmission distance superior than regular HDMI
splitters or matrix switches in the market.
Features
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State-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and reliability
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HDMI 1.3c compliant
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HDCP compliant
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Regenerates the HDMI signal
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Acts as a 2x1 HDMI switch plus a 1x8 HDMI over CAT5 splitter
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Supports default HDMI EDID and has the ability to learn the EDID of displays
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Extends up to 20m (66ft) of input HDMI cable
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Extends up to 60m (200ft) of output CAT-5/5e/6 LAN cable under HD (720p / 1080i)
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Extends up to 40m (130ft) of output CAT-5/5e/6 LAN cable under Full HD (1080p)
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Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over LAN cable transmission
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Allows cascading
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Perfectly integrated with other HDMI over CAT5 series products
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1U rack mountable
The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher resolutions and longer
transmission distances require low skew cables (
with metal RJ-45 connectors is recommended.
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