VSP01222 HDMI 2.0 Dual-Splitter 1x2 with ARC Pass

Ideal for operating 4K TVs and video projectors via the HDMI output of a soundbar or AV receiver

• HDMI splitter for signal distribution to 2 devices
• With ARC pass (pass-through for the audio return channel) and HDMI-CEC on output 1
• Second HDMI input, manual switching to play a second HDMI source on both outputs
• Automatic scaler for playing Ultra HD content on a Full HD display, scaling from 2160p to 1080p, HDR is supported
• Supports Ultra HD 4K 60Hz YUV 4:4:4, RGB (up to 18 Gbps) as well as HDR including Dolby Vision, HDCP 2.2, supports all sound formats
• EDID management with Copy-EDID function (main device determines output formats), Mixed EDID (for playback on both displays) or Default (forces 4K 60Hz HDR 7.1 audio)

This HDMI splitter with ARC pass-through can be operated between a sound system and TV & projector, but you can still use HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) from the TV. So if you want to hear the sound from smart TV apps or the internal tuner for satellite or cable TV through your sound system, this splitter is ideal.  Connect you AV receiver with all players to input 1. The ARC audio from the TV at output 1 is also passed through to the input. As usual, you can also control the volume with the TV remote control, as HDMI-CEC is also passed through. Note: only one television can use HDMI-ARC (on output 1, output 2 does not support ARC).

A soundbar or active loudspeaker that only has a single HDMI port (HDMI-ARC) cannot be operated on the HDMI ports of this splitter.

This splitter has an automatic downscaler. If a connected display supports 4K, but the second display only supports Full HD, the source can still deliver 4K. Then the scaler function works in the splitter (except for 4K 60Hz YUV 4:2:2). The Full HD device receives a video signal downscaled to 1080p, so 4K / 2160p 60Hz becomes 1080p 60Hz. The HDR mode is not changed. The 4K display retains the original resolution. If you connect both a Full-HD and a 4K display, make sure that the player outputs either a RGB, YUV 4:4:4 or 4:2:0 SDR/HDR signal, because 4:2:2 cannot be scaled down.  

There is also a second HDMI input that you can use to connect another HDMI source. Switching to the second HDMI input is done manually by pressing the button on the VSP01222. The output signal is always distributed to both end devices, e.g. TV and video projector, at the same time. The output signal is therefore not switched.

EDID management with COPY / MIXED / DEFAULT mode ensures the best possible control over audio and video formats. The splitter supports Ultra HD up to 4K 60Hz as well as HDR10, HLG-HDR and Dolby Vision, including 3D, as well as all sound formats from input to output (e.g. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-MAT, DTS-HD Masteraudio , DTS-X, LPCM5.1, LPCM7.1). A maximum of Dolby Digital Plus (including Dolby Atmos) is supported in the return channel (HDMI-ARC).

Recommended maximum cable length at 4K < 5 m

Dimensions 10 x 5.4 x 1.9 cm

Scope of delivery: splitter, power supply

Note: It is not possible to operate the splitter directly on a soundbar unless the soundbar has more than one HDMI port.