HOW IT WORKS

"Dr. HDMI" is quite simple to install. Every kit comes with:

A. The "Dr. HDMI" device itself
B. A USB Power Cable (not needed in most cases)

Simply follow these simple steps:

1. Connect the source device to the INPUT

2. Connect the OUTPUT side to your TV, receiver, or projector
3. You're pretty much set with a preconfigured 1080p, 3D capable EDID!

Just 1 device + 30 seconds of installation time can save tons of headaches!

Dr. HDMI is pre-programmed with (5) different EDIDs at the factory, eliminating the
requirement to learn an EDID. You can easily learn a new EDID as follows:

1. Press UP on the Dr. HDMI until the LED for EDID Bank #8 is highlighted
2. Press the circular "Sync" button on the Dr. HDMI
3. The HPD light blinks - and once solid again, the EDID is learned

If you press the middle button, the display’s EDID is copied and placed into the EDID bank
number 8. Once it is done, HPD event is also created and completes in about 2 seconds.

EDID banks ated are separas follows:

1-5 : are presets factory configured and cannot be changed by user. However, They can be
updated with a firmware update.
6-7 : are user configurable by the PC software.
8 : is the reserved one for downloading from the display.

This device also has internal logic to support HDCP streams by sniffing all DDC packets and
filtering the EDID requests but passing all HDCP handshakes.

The PC software can be used to edit any of the parameters on the fly or it can be used to
load/save any customer EDID.

Power is either drawn from the HDMI connector or from the USB port if connected.

Firmware upgrades can be sent with a single .exe file automatically so no additional software is
needed. Just launch the .exe.
To fix compatibility or handshake issue between source and display you can also try to move
the switch on the side in one or the other position.
List of Banks

1. Full, unlimited, all 3D features enabled

2. Full, unlimited, no 3D features
3. 1080i limited – no 3D
4. 720p limited – no 3D
5. 480/576p limited -no 3D
6&7 are special cases which initially hold the same info as #1 but they can be altered with PC
software to be anything
8. is the display EDID which can be read by pushing the middle button.
(Once you push the middle button, the contents are read from display and stored to #8 and it is
activated)

Dr HDMI can help to solve most HDMI issues such as handshaking issue, compatibility issue
and/or any EDID related issue. It help to keep a source always ON or tricked into a defined state
which is especially useful for system integrators.

Dr HDMI can also boost signal integrity and extend +5v signal through a HDMI/DVI-D chain. For
example, it can work hands in hands with HDfury products such as Gamer Edition to extend
compatibility range. It can also be used to limit the source output resolution.

Dr HDMI acts as an EDID manager, HDMI/DVI-D emulator and repeater that comes with pre-
defined presets, user programmable banks, Sink EDID sniffing bank and more !

Quick Installation Guide

- Connect HDMI video source to INPUT

- Connect OUTPUT to TV, receiver, etc.
- Setup is complete with a "Full HD 3D" EDID
(This will be compatible and suitable for most modern installations.)

List of pre-loaded EDIDs

You can select one of the pre-loaded EDID below by using the up/down buttons on the Doctor
HDMI

1) 1080p, Full HD 3D (5.1 Audio)

2) 1080p, Full HD Non-3D (5.1 Audio)
3) Limits video to 1080i
4) Limits video to 720p
5) Limits video to 480/576p
6) Custom Storage 1
7) Custom Storage 2
8) Learn/Use Stored EDID

How to Learn a new EDID onto the Doctor HDMI?

The Doctor HDMI device can learn a new EDID at any time by following the steps below.

This should only be done in scenarios where 7.1 surround sound is needed, or a specific EDID is
required for proper operation of the system. In other instances, using one of the standard /
default EDIDs should work fine.

1) Plug your video sink (TV, projector, or receiver) into the OUTPUT of the Doctor HDMI, as
shown below.

(If you have a matrix switcher, consider using one of the default EDIDs which would be
compatible with all displays in your setup. Further discussion at the FAQ below.*)

2) The Doctor HDMI should now light up in BLUE once it has power.

Press the Up button, until LED #8 is highlighted, signifying that "Slot #8" is selected.

3) Hit the "Learn EDID" button in the center of the Doctor HDMI.

You'll see the HPD LED blink once, signifying that the EDID has been learned.

4) You're all set - the EDID is now stored into "Slot #8."

Connect your video source to the INPUT, and it'll always see the store EDID as long as "Slot 8" is
selected!

Doctor HDMI - FAQs and Troubleshooting

Question: Is this device HDCP Compliant?

Answer: Yes, the device is fully HDCP Compliant and is a fully licensed, OEM product.

Question: Does this eliminate or strip out HDCP?

Answer: No, Doctor HDMI does not strip out or remove HDCP. It is designed for storing &
emulating an EDID, and does not tamper with HDCP at all. If your source device requires HDCP,
but your video sinks are not HDCP compliant (such as a TV that is too old), the Doctor HDMI will
not be able to solve your video problem.

Question: I'm not getting any video - what can I do?

Answer: First - remember that many devices, including VidaBox Media Systems, do not always
carry out hot-swap HDMI connections correctly. Simple power off the device, and power it back
on. Once it sees the Doctor HDMI connected, video will most likely come back.

If the video still does not appear after multiple power-cycles, try the following, in sequence:

 Make sure the HDMI cables for INPUT and OUTPUT aren't switched on the Doctor HDMI
 Double-check all HDMI cables in the chain, and make sure they're connected properly
and working.

If the issue persists, proceed to troubleshoot:

 Try learning the EDID from your video sink (TV, Projector, or Display+Receiver
combination) onto the Doctor HDMI, and try again.
 If it doesn't work - then the issue is not with the Doctor HDMI. We'll need to identify the
"problem-causing device" in your setup as follows:

Identifying a "problem-causing HDMI device"

 Connect your video source directly into a TV/monitor/projector, WITHOUT the Doctor
HDMI or any receivers. Connection should be as direct as possible.
 If you get video, add one more device into your "HDMI chain" - such as a receiver, a
balun, or a matrix switch.
 Add only (1) device at a time, and observe the outcome. Do not try to add more than (1)
device - or you will not be able to identify the "problem-causing device".
 If all devices in the "HDMI chain" are added in, then learn the EDID onto the Doctor
HDMI.

Question: Do I need to load custom EDID profiles to use the Doctor HDMI?

Answer: No, the majority of installations can make use of one of the (5) default settings
available. Unless you need 7.1 sound, or otherwise specifically instructed, there is no need to
program a custom EDID onto the Doctor HDMI.

Doctor HDMI - Uploading a new EDID

First, download and extract the following files:

  1. Firmware upload program / Dr. HDMI EDID Utility: see below
 2. Dr. HDMI Drivers: see below
 3. EDID files: see below

Then, follow these steps:

 1) Extract and run USBXpressInstaller.exe to load drivers for the Dr. HDMI. (You will
need to Right-click on the EXE, then "Run as Admin" with Administrative Privileges
 2) Connect your Dr. HDMI to your PC now. Under "Device Manager," it shoudl be
recognized as "USBXpress Device".
 3) Extract and run EDIDutil_v1.0.exe on your PC.
 4) Select the EDID Bank that you want to write the custom EDID to.
 5) Then, select "LOAD FR0M FILE"...
 6) ...and choose the EDID file you want to load.7) Click on Write EDID - and the upload
process will start
 8) Once it's complete, you'll see a message on the bottom left: "EDID values written..."
confirming a successful upload.