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HDMI Splitters
Models: B118-002, B118-004
Product Features
Package Contents
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Optional Accessories
Standard Installation Instructions
Cascaded Installation Instructions
Troubleshooting
Warranty & Warranty Registration
Copyright © 2013 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
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Standard Installation Instructions
Note: The maximum distances referenced in these instructions have been tested at a video
resolution of 1080p (60Hz) with 36-bit (12-bits per channel) Deep Color using 28AWG HDMI
cables. Longer distances between the splitter and connected monitors are achievable using 24AWG
HDMI cables and/or a source that is set to display a lower video resolution.
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Make sure that the power to all devices that you will be connecting is
turned off.
Connect the HDMI source to the Input port on the splitter.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the source to the splitter must not exceed
13 ft. (4 m).
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Connect an available Output port on the splitter to the HDMI input port
of your display.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the splitter to the display must not exceed
16 ft. (5 m).
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Repeat step 3 for the remaining Output ports on the splitter.
Connect the included power supply to the splitter, and then plug it
into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), or
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
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Turn on the power to the HDMI source and displays.
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Cascaded Installation Instructions
Note: The maximum distances referenced in these instructions have been tested at a video
resolution of 1080p (60Hz) with 36-bit (12-bits per channel) Deep Color using 28AWG HDMI
cables. Longer distances between the splitter and connected monitors are achievable using 24AWG
HDMI cables and/or a source that is set to display a lower video resolution.
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Make sure that the power to all devices that you will be connecting is
turned off.
Connect the HDMI source to the Input port on the first level splitter.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the source to the splitter must not exceed
13 ft. (4 m).
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Connect an available Output port on the first level splitter to the HDMI
input port on a second level splitter.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the first and second level splitters must not
exceed 16 ft. (5 m).
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Repeat step 3 for each additional splitter that you wish to add, adding
no more than 6 levels of splitters.
Connect an available Output port to the HDMI input port of your display.
Note: The length of the HDMI cable connecting the splitter to the display must not exceed
16 ft. (5 m).
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Repeat step 5 for the remaining Output ports in the installation.
Connect the included power supply to each splitter, and then plug it
into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), or
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
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Turn on the power to the HDMI source and displays.
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Troubleshooting
If you are unable to get an acceptable image after following the installation
instructions, try the troubleshooting tips below.
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Press the reset button on the front of the splitter to reset the signal
being sent to the connected displays.
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Is the external power supply that came with the product connected
and plugged into a working power source? For the product to function
properly, it must be connected to and receiving power from the external
power supply.
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Was the power to the connected devices turned off prior to installation?
If not, restart them.
What resolution are you trying to reach? Tripp Lite’s HDMI splitters are
tested to support up to 1080p @ 60Hz video resolution, at 36-bit (12-
bits per channel) Deep Color.
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What length HDMI cable are you using? (See the Installation section in
this manual for details on the maximum cable distance). The shorter the
cable being used, the higher the resolution you will be able to obtain. If
you are not able to get an acceptable image, try using a shorter cable,
or lowering your source’s video resolution, or color depth settings.
What type of cabling are you using? Inferior cabling can result in poor
performance, so it is important that you use cables that can support
the video resolution you are trying to obtain. It is recommended that
you use Tripp Lite’s P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cables, as they
have been tested to work with the B118-Series splitters.
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Test your cables to ensure they are working properly. For example,
connect your HDMI cable between a source and monitor that you know
works to see if the cable is functioning.
Is the unit located in an area that exposes it to higher temperatures? If
the product is overheated, it will not function properly.
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Warranty & Warranty Registration
1-Year Limited Warranty
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited
to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under
this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or
an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized
TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief
description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does
not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has
been altered or modified in any way.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
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PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for
any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of
software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
FCC Notice, Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers
(European Union)
Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing
regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite
they are entitled to:
• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies
depending on the country)
• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste
WARNING
Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably
be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety
or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable
anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Tripp Lite follows a policy of continuous improvement. Product specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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