Vertex² User Manual · PDF pages 99–101
FAQ
What is the difference between Splitter and Matrix option, what are the options for each mode?
The below picture represents the available options for both mode.
Can we pass-through 4K60 4:4:4 or any HDR signal and have one output at lower resolution ?
Yes, when connected correctly to the right downscale output port (TX1), Vertex² will automatically scale down UHD to FHD if required by the connected SINK (Display, AVR or others). Similarly it can scale up FHD to UHD if required by the connected SINK to the upscale port (TX0).
My display is supposed to accept 4K60 4:4:4 signals but it does not work?
For most UHD TV set we tried, there are always extra configuration options to active in order to achieve a 4K60 4:4:4 600MHz link. For ex, on samsung: in order to enable the 444 colorspace for 4k in Samsung TV’s you must go to "settings" and "hdmi" and "UHD color" and enable it. Then also you must assign the HDMI port1 as "PC" in the tools menu. Only after these two steps will 600MHz be accepted. Similar activation tricks are required on most UHD TV’s. Additionally, most UHD TV’s only have specific ports that are 600MHz capable.
I have a PC mode on my TV (or a PC monitor) what resolutions are supported for graphics mode?
All PC graphics mode within the 600MHz bandwidth are supported, including ultra-high resolution such as WQSXGA, QUXGA, QFHD, WQUXGA, 4K.
What output resolution does the Vertex² support in HDTV mode?
All known SD, HD, Full HD and UHD formats are supported including: 480i50,480i60, 480p50, 480p60, 576p50, 576p60, 720p50, 720p60, 720p100, 720p120, 1080i25, 1080i30, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p30, 1080p48, 1080p50, 1080p60, 1080p72, 1080p75, 1080p96, 1440p50, 1440p60, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p60 (these are examples only, anything within the 600MHz bandwidth is supported.)
What version of HDMI does the Vertex² work with? Do I need HDMI 1.3/1.4a/2.0a/2.0b? Does it matter? It does not matter. HDfury Vertex² works with any version of HDMI from 1.0 and up.
Do I need to set anything special in my HDMI source device to set the resolution correctly?
No. The HDfury Vertex² will be detected as 2160p60 4:4:4 capable device by your source and it will always accept and process the highest quality stream from your source devices. There is no need to set the HDMI source to any specific resolution.
Is there any latency (delay) introduced to the signal?
Virtually none. The latency added is in the order of a few pixel clocks only. Nothing noticeable at all.
What about long HDMI cable runs? Can I expect issues?
For 600MHz users must use "high speed" cables, or 600MHz/18Gbps certified, ideally the length should be between 6ft and 12ft for proper 600MHz/18Gbps pass-thru. For 4K30, 1080p or less almost all cables are ok. HDfury Vertex² acts as a HDMI repeater device. So having HDfury Vertex² in the path will amplify and recover the signal. You should not need any passive (or active) HDMI amplifiers, especially if you put the HDfury Vertex² in the middle of your cable run. If you previously had to use an amplifier, the HDfury Vertex² can most likely take its place. The HDfury Vertex² has been used with 50 foot (and longer) HDMI cables without issues including copper, active or fiber solutions.
How are the new lossless audio formats via HDMI input handled? E.g. DTS-HD/MA and DD/E-AC3: Are they stripped down to DTS core or Dolby Digital respectively to fit the requirements of the S/PDIF standard? Lossless audio is transmitted through HDMI output only. HDfury Vertex² does not compress or otherwise downconvert the incoming audio. Only stereo and 5.1 sound can be output via SPDIF output. The analog output supports stereo only.
How do I hook up the audio from the Vertex² ?
The Vertex² has both analog and digital (TOSLINK) audio output in one connector labeled "SPDIF + L/R". It's a 2-in-1 connector meaning that you can plug in either a 3.5mm stereo analog jack or a digital mini- TOLINK (3.5mm mini-jack) cable and get stereo analog sound or 5.1 Dolby/DTS digital sound out of the Vertex². See further below for pictures of both types of connectors/cables.
Vertex² 3.5mm mini-TOSLINK digital audio cable
If you'd like to use a "regular" TOSLINK cable, use a 3.5mm Mini-TOSLINK to regular TOSLINK adapter
A 3.5mm stereo audio cable can be used for connecting the Vertex² to a TV if you do not have a home theater setup (you only have 2 speakers in your TV)