FeinTech VMS02400 HDMI 2.0 2x4 Matrix Switch with Audio Extractor

With this 2x4 HDMI matrix switch, you can connect up to 4 HDMI sinks such as TVs, projectors, and AV receivers. The sound system can also be connected via SPDIF/Toslink or analog audio. There are 2 inputs for HDMI sources. You can freely assign all connections, e.g., outputting HDMI source 1 via outputs 1 to 3 and simultaneously outputting HDMI source 2 to output 4. The matrix thus replaces a 4-way splitter, an audio extractor, and a 2-way switch at the same time.

Experience the following highlights:

• With HDMI audio extractor for outputting the source audio or TV audio return channel via SPDIF Toslink (stereo, DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1) and 3.5 mm jack (stereo only, not with ARC)
• Freely assign HDMI inputs and outputs (e.g., 2 sources to 2 displays each, or 1 source to 4 displays); HDMI outputs can be individually switched on and off; control via remote control or buttons
• Supports Ultra-HD 4K 60Hz YUV 4:4:4, RGB (up to 18 Gbps), as well as HDR including Dolby Vision; supports HDMI-CEC and HDCP 2.2
• Supports all audio formats over HDMI, depending on the set audio EDID (Pass, 2.0 stereo, or 5.1 sound) and the end devices (Dolby Atmos and HD audio formats are supported in Pass mode)
  
  

EDID management and supported formats

The HDMI switch is fully compatible with all video resolutions up to Ultra-HD (maximum 4096×2160 at 60 Hz), as well as HDR10, HLG-HDR, and Dolby Vision. At the two 3.5 mm jack outputs, the audio extractor provides sound for headphones or a Hi-Fi system when the source is playing stereo sound. For this, you can set the audio EDID to 2.0. With higher formats or active ARC, the outputs remain muted. The switch provides sound via the two SPDIF Toslink outputs when the source plays stereo, Dolby Digital, or DTS. That is, a maximum of 5.1 sound as a bitstream. If this is the desired audio format, set 5.1 on the switch. Playback also works for TV sound with active ARC. All formats can be transmitted via HDMI, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, and DTS-HD. Of course, the source and the HDMI sinks must support the format—and signal this via EDID.

Please note that many players adhere to the HDMI specification and only output formats supported by the HDMI sinks. For example, Apple TV only outputs 4K Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos sound if ALL connected HDMI sinks support it. If you therefore connect a projector, HD sound is no longer possible. With some other HDMI sources, you can manually set the video and audio format. This depends on both the device and the app/software running on it. The EDID management of the VMS02400 can override the information of the HDMI sinks in the audio area. Therefore, the sound output can be limited to stereo or increased to 5.1 sound formats (Dolby Digital, DTS). The 3 modes 2.0, 5.1, and PASS are used for this. Higher audio formats are only possible if all detected HDMI sinks support them. For this, the PASS mode is selected.

If 2 TVs are connected to HDMI outputs 1 and 2, their internal sound (receiving tuner or app) can be output via the two SPDIF outputs—even simultaneously, if you have 2 sound systems in separate rooms. The ARC function (Audio Return Channel) is used for this. In ARC mode, the two analog audio outputs remain muted.