EDID-EW-H-II - Émulateur HDMI Apantac - Free user manual and instructions

Type	HDMI EDID Learner / Emulator (Bi-directional)
Brand	Apantac
Model	EDID-EW-H-II (Gen II)
Compatibility	HDMI with HDCP 1.x / 2.x
Supported Resolution	Up to 4K/UHD @ 60Hz (RGB, 4:4:4, 8-bit)
Number of Custom EDIDs	3
Pre-installed EDIDs	5: 480P, 720P, 1080P (FHD), 4K30, 4K60 (UHD)
Power Supply	Passive inline – No external power needed (powered via HDMI source)
Connectors	1 x HDMI Type A Male, 1 x HDMI Type A Female
Controls	Rotary switch (16 positions) and Save button
Indicators	Status LED
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Directional	Bi-directional (can be used in either direction)
Bypass Mode	Rotary switch position 0 (pass-through)
Additional Features	Learn and store desired EDID from display; accidental overwrite protection

Frequently Asked Questions - EDID-EW-H-II Apantac

What is the purpose of the Apantac EDID-EW-H-II?

It is an HDMI EDID learner/emulator that can learn EDID from a display and emulate it to a source, ensuring proper video resolution and format negotiation. It also supports bi-directional operation.

How do I save a custom EDID to position 1?

Set the rotary switch to position 6, connect the device to the desired display, then connect a video source to power the device. Press the SAVE button to store the EDID. Finally, set the rotary switch to position 7 to use custom EDID 1.

What are the preinstalled EDIDs and how do I select them?

The device has 5 preinstalled EDIDs: position 1 (480P), 2 (720P), 3 (1080P), 4 (4K30), and 5 (4K60). Simply turn the rotary switch to the desired position to use that EDID.

Does the EDID-EW-H-II require external power?

No, it is a passive inline device and draws power from the HDMI source connection. No external power adapter is needed.

What is the bypass mode?

Setting the rotary switch to position 0 puts the device in bypass mode, where it acts as a straight-through connection without altering EDID.

How many custom EDIDs can be stored?

Up to 3 custom EDIDs can be saved and recalled using positions 6-7 (custom 1), 8-9 (custom 2), and A-B (custom 3).

Is the device compatible with 4K HDR?

It supports up to 4K/UHD @ 60Hz with RGB 4:4:4 and 8-bit color depth. It does not specifically mention HDR support, but standard 4K is supported.

Can I use the EDID-EW-H-II in reverse direction?

Yes, it is bi-directional, meaning it can be placed between source and display in either orientation.

How do I know if the device is working?

The device has a Status LED indicator. When powered and properly connected, the LED will indicate status.

What should I do after changing EDID settings?

It is recommended to power cycle all connected equipment (source and display) to ensure proper HDMI handshake initialization.

USER MANUAL EDID-EW-H-II Apantac

HDMI EDID Learner / Emulator (Bi-directional)

EDID-EW-H-II (Gen II) USER MANUAL _v.5.0

Overview

EDID-EW-H-II is the second generation of HDMI EDID learner / Emulator from Apantac. This new generation addressed the accidental over writing of the stored EDID also allows multiple “custom” EDID to be stored.

Package Contents

■ 1 x EDID-EW-H-II

Features

• Learn and store desired EDID from Display
  ■ Save up to 3 "custom" EDIDs
  ■ 5 preinstalled EDID
• Passive inline device – No external power needed
  ■ It can be used in either direction (Bi-directional)
  ■ HDCP 1.x / 2.x Compatible
  Hot pluggable
  ■ Supports up to 4K/UHD @ 60Hz (RGB, 444, 8 bit)

Specifications

1. HDMI Type A Male
2. HDMI Type A Female
3. Save button
4. Status LED Indicator
5. Rotary Switch for EDID settings

Rotoary switch function

Position	Functions
0	Bypass
1	Built-in 480P EDID
2	Built-in 720P EDID
3	Built-in 1080P(FHD) EDID
4	Built-in 4K30
5	Built-in 4K60(UHD)
6	Save Custom EDID 1
7	Use Custom EDID 2
8	Save Custom EDID 2
9	Use Custom EDID 2
A	Save Custom EDID 3
B	Use Custom EDID 3

How to learn/save/use EDID

Example: Custom EDID 1

1. Set the rotary switch to "6"
2. Connect to a desired display
3. Connect the EDID-EW-H-II to a video source to provide power
4. Press the "SAVE" button
5. Set the rotary switch to "7" to use the Custom EDID 1
6. Follow similar steps for Custom EDID 2 and 3

Preinstalled EDID

1. Turn the rotary switch to 1 to 5 to select the preinstalled EDID
2. It is recommended to power cycle all equipment before the emulator is used to ensure HDMI handshake initialization

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