The GefenTV HDMI to HDMI Plus Audio Converter is a product that takes a high-definition source using HDMI and outputs it to an HDTV display using HDMI and, in addition, up to 8-channel of LPCM audio output through eight RCA connectors. Bitstream is output to an optical digital connector.
Additional features include switchable audio selections between auto mode and manual mode affording further selection between two-channel audio, multi-channel bitstream and 7.1 LPCM audio.

• Resolution supported up to 1080p Full HD
• Switchable selection between auto mode and manual mode
• HDMI supported features
• Deep Color, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, lip sync, CEC pass-through
• Bitstream audio and LPCM 7.1 via 8 RCA connectors
• Locking power supply

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If the source is 16x9, will this letterbox the 4:3 composite output signal?

A: Yes, the output will produce black bars on top and bottom if the original source is 16:9 and the output signal is a 4:3 aspect ratio for resolution. The Gefen retains the original source's aspect ratio.

Q: 2. Can this box convert 16:9 to 4:3?

A: The Gefen HDMI to Composite and S-Video Scaler's outputs are scaled, meaning the original aspect ratio of your input source will be maintained, it will not convert 16:9 to 4:3.

Q: 3. What HDMI version this unit support?

A: The Gefen HDMI to Composite and S-Video Scaler supports HDMI 1.3.

Q: 4. Will this allow audio output via the RCA output and HDMI output simultaneously?

A: The Gefen HDMI to HDMI Audio De-Embedder with Eight LPCM Audio RCA Outputs will allow audio out from RCA and HDMI simultaneously.

Q: 5. Where is it made?

A: According to our vendor details, at this time, the Gefen HDMI to Composite and S-Video Scaler is a product of Taiwan.

Q: 6. Will the audio output level change with signals received from the connected ARC device? I want to avoid a second remote.

A: The Audio levels should not change. The MuxLab HDMI 2.1 48 Gb/s Audio De-Embedder does support ARC.

Q: 7. If this unit is feed a signal from a multi Channel BluRay, will it output 2 channel analogue through the 7.1 L-R RCA Outputs?

A: If the signal is an HDMI, it will deembed the audio and send it out on the RCA.

Q: 8. Will this box pass through 4k Video Signal?

A: No. The following offer only offers maximum pixel clock: 225 MHz maximum resolutions: 1080p, 1920 x 1200 HDMI Input.

Q: 9. HDCP compliant HDMI Splitter

A: Yes it is. This HDMI splitter is HDCP compliant.

Q: 10. Does this remove / decode the old "macro vision" copy protection?

A: Unfortunately this product does not list that sort of capability. What is listed in the manual is the following, "HDCP encrypted HDMI sources are not supported by this device. If a connected HDMI source requires HDCP the outgoing video signal will result in a black screen."