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Lightware 25G-8HDMI2-OB

4K HDMI Output Board

25G‑8HDMI2‑OB provides fully transparent HDMI 1.4 connectivity to the latest high‑end digital sources including 3D between the endpoints.

25G-8HDMI2-OB

Technical Specifications

Max Resolution
4096x2160@30Hz
HDCP compliancy
Yes
Video connectors
8 x HDMI
Power consumption
1 A (max.), 0.6 A (typ.) (48V)
3D signal compatibility
frame packing, side-by-side, top-bottom
Calculated AC Power (W)
48 W (max.), 28.8 W (typ.)
Supported audio formats
HDMI audio, IEC 60958-1, and IEC 61937 according to the Audio switching matrix section
Heat dissipation (BTU/h)
164 BTU/h (max.), 98 BTU/h (typ.)

25G-8HDMI2-OB provides fully transparent HDMI 1.4 connectivity to the latest high-end digital sinks including the Audio Return Channel and 3D functions between the endpoints. Supports resolution up to 4096x2160@30Hz in 4:4:4 mode or 3840x2160@60Hz in 4:2:0 mode. The new 300 MHz board supports the latest 3D formats as well as HD multichannel audio.

25G-8HDMI2-OB can de-embed IEC 60958-1 and IEC 61937 audio from the HDMI signal to the Return audio layer. It can also embed audio signal from the Forward audio layer to the output HDMI signal. Furthermore, the output board can route the ARC audio to the Return audio layer.

The audio options of the HDMI output board are software configurable on a per-port basis.

Supported Media Layers

  • Video layer with embedded audio
  • Forward audio layer
  • Return audio layer

  • 1920x1080@120Hz/4:4:4, 4096x2160@30Hz/4:4:4 or 60Hz/4:2:0 maximum resolutions (300MHz)
  • Optional digital or analog audio embedding and de-embedding add-ons
  • Optional digital or analog audio embedding and de-embedding add-ons
  • Frame Detector (analyse detailed video timings)
  • High power DVI 5V output (for fibre adapters, etc)
  • HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) support
  • HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
  • Advanced EDID Management
  • Supports HDMI 4K signal formats (4K UHD @30Hz RGB 4:4:4 or @60Hz YUV 4:2:0, up to 9 Gbps)
  • Supports HDMI 3D signal formats (frame packing, side-by-side and top-bottom)
  • Supports deep colour signals (24/30/36 bit RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4)
  • Pixel Accurate Reclocking
  • HDCP 1.4 compliant
  • Uncompressed video up to 9 Gbps datarate (300 MHz pixel clock)
  • Supports all embedded audio formats (including PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS high bitrate audio)
  • Built-in video test pattern generator
  • No signal latency, zero frame delay

Max Resolution4096x2160@30Hz
HDCP compliancyYes
Video connectors8 x HDMI
Power consumption1 A (max.), 0.6 A (typ.) (48V)
3D signal compatibilityframe packing, side-by-side, top-bottom
Calculated AC Power (W)48 W (max.), 28.8 W (typ.)
Supported audio formatsHDMI audio, IEC 60958-1, and IEC 61937 according to the Audio switching matrix section
Heat dissipation (BTU/h)164 BTU/h (max.), 98 BTU/h (typ.)

About Penguin Media Solutions

Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.

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