Low-Cost HDMI Dual Screen Splitter/Multiviewer

Display real-time 1080p video from two HDMI/DVI sources simultaneously on a single display
Watch 2 Football Games on a Single TV Screen

Also known as: Dual screen splitter, HDMI dual splitter, video dual display, dual monitor, two video sources displayed on one monitor


SPLITMUX-HD-2RSLC - Low-Cost HDMI Dual Screen Splitter/Multiviewer with IR & RS232, HDCP compliant
SPLITMUX-HD-2RSLC (Front & Back)

Product Highlights

  • HDMI & DVI
  • HDTV resolutions to 1080p
  • Dual, Picture in Picture & Full Screen modes
  • Control via front panel buttons, IR remote, and RS232

Also Available:

HDMI Quad Screen
Splitters/Multiviewers

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  • SPLITMUX-HD-2RSLC - Low-Cost HDMI Dual Screen Splitter/Multiviewer with IR & RS232, HDCP compliant

The SPLITMUX® Low-Cost HDMI Dual Screen Splitter/Multiviewer allows you to simultaneously display real-time HDMI/DVI video from two different sources on a single monitor. It is capable of displaying the video sources in dual, PiP or full screen mode.

The SPLITMUX® Low-Cost HDMI Dual Screen Splitter/Multiviewer allows you to simultaneously display real-time HDMI/DVI video from two different sources on a single monitor. It is capable of displaying the video sources in dual, PiP or full screen mode.

  • Dual, Picture in Picture, and Full Screen display modes.
  • Supported resolutions:
    • Inputs: HDTV resolutions to 1080p.
    • Output: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 1024x768, 1360x768.
  • Independent video in to video out resolution.
  • HDMI features supported:
    • Inputs: 24-, 30-, and 36-bit xvYCC, sRGB, and YCbCr.
    • Outputs: 24- and 30-bit sRGB.
    • Audio inputs: two-channel non-mixing stereo with PCM2, 5.1, 7.1 channels, Dolby 5.1, and DTS 5.1 audio.
    • Audio output: two-channel non-mixing stereo with PCM2
    • Bandwidth up to 225 MHz (6.75 Gbps).
      • Inputs: 2.25 Gbps
      • Output: 2.0625 Gbps
  • HDCP compliant
  • Fluid real-time video performance with 60 frames per second (fps).
    • Accepts video sources with different frame rates, and will display the images correctly.
  • Switch audio independently of video from connected HDMI sources in Dual mode.
  • Any DVI source or display can be connected by using the DVI-HD-xx-MM cable (not included).
    • Use DVI-HD-CNVTR DVI + Audio to HDMI Converters to pass and independently switch audio signals to the multiviewer.
  • Control the multiviewer through front panel buttons, IR remote, or RS232.
  • Built-in default EDID table.
  • Includes mounting brackets for easy surface/wall mounting.
Inputs
  • Two female HDMI connectors.
  • Supports digital HDMI devices, such as DVD/Blu-ray players, satellite receivers, and HDTV tuners.
  • Supports HDTV input resolutions to 1080p
  • HDCP compliant
  • Audio inputs: two-channel non-mixing stereo with PCM2, 5.1, 7.1 channels, Dolby 5.1, and DTS 5.1 audio.
  • A DVI source can be connected by using the DVI-HD-xx-MM cable (not included). The cable does not pass audio to the multiviewer.
    • Use a video + audio to HDMI video converter to pass embedded HDMI audio into the multiviewer (see Compatible NTI Products below).
Outputs
  • One female HDMI connector for local display.
  • Output resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 1024x768, 1360x768.
  • Audio output: two-channel non-mixing stereo with PCM2
  • A DVI display can be connected by using the DVI-HD-xx-MM cable (not included). The cable does not pass audio to the display.
    • Use a video + audio to HDMI video converter to pass embedded HDMI audio into the multiviewer (see Compatible NTI Products below).
Power
  • 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter. (US AC adapters included).
    • Optional universal power plug adapters available (not included).
  • Power consumption: 10W.
Dimensions
  • WxDxH (in): 5.75x2.76x0.98 (146x70x25 mm)
Environmental
  • Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C).
  • Storage temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C).
  • Operating and storage relative humidity: 20 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Regulatory Approvals
  • CE, FCC, RoHS
Package Includes
  • One HDMI multiviewer
  • One US power supply
  • Wall mount brackets with screws
  • IR remote control
  • One DB9 RS232 serial male-to-female cable.
Compatible NTI Products
  • Combine NTI's multiviewers and video converters for cost-effective display configurations.
    • DVI-D to HDMI Single Link Interface Cable
      (DVI-HD-xx-MM).
      • The cable does not pass audio to the multiviewer.
    • HDMI Quad Screen Multiviewer
      (SPLITMUX-HD-4RT)
    • DVI + Digital Audio to HDMI Converter
      (DVI-HD-CNVTR)
    • Composite Video + Audio to HDMI Converter
      (CVA-HD-LC)
    • VGA + Audio to HDMI Converter Cable
      (VGAA-HD-ULC)
Dual mode
  • In dual mode, the screen is split into two fields of equal size displaying the entire contents of two different video sources side-by-side.
    • Dual Mode A: The original images are displayed with half of their original width and stretched vertically to fill entire display.
    • Dual Model B: The original images retain their aspect ratio.
      • Black bands will appear above and below the input images when aspect ratio is retained.
  • Fluid, real-time video performance with 60 frames per second (fps).
Full Screen Mode
  • In full screen mode, one of the two video sources is displayed in full screen size and maximum resolution.
Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode
  • In PIP mode, the full screen display of one of the two video sources is accompanied by one small image (thumbnail) of the other video source on one corner of the screen, allowing simultaneous monitoring.
    • The location of the thumbnail image can be chosen by selecting the "position" button.
    • The size of thumbnail image is selectable.
      • Size 1: 19.6% of monitor size
      • Size 2: 23.3% of monitor size
      • Size 3: 30% of monitor size
    • If there is no video source connected to the thumbnail, its screen will remain black.
Front Panel Interface
  • Use front panel buttons to locally change ports, select a display mode, or change resolutions.
RS232
  • Configuration and control can be done through the serial port.
    • Female DB9 connector.
  • Control the multiviewer using the included RS232 control software.
Infrared Remote Control
  • Use to change ports, select a display mode, or change resolutions.
  • Power: one CR2032 battery (included).

Application Drawings

  •  How to display real-time 1080p video from two HDMI/DVI sources simultaneously on a single display
    How to display real-time 1080p video from two HDMI/DVI sources simultaneously on a single display
  • Display Mode Examples:
    Display Mode examples

Application Notes

  •  How to Watch 2 Football Games on a Single TV Screen
    SPLITMUX-HD-2LC - How to Watch 2 Football Games on a Single TV Screen
    The SPLITMUX-HD-2RSLC can be used with two satellite/cable boxes and/or computer live streams to allow two football games to be displayed on a single television screen. In this example, the two connected sources are a wired set-top box and a laptop with a live streaming TV channel. The user is able to watch two football games on one display and selectively choose which audio channel to listen to at any time.
    Want to watch 4 games at once? Check out NTI's HDMI Quad Screen Splitters/Multiviewers – 4K and 1080p models available.

CAD Drawings

  •  SPLITMUX-HD-2RSLC – Mounting Dimensions
    SPLITMUX-HD-2RSLC with mounting brackets on

Low-Cost HDMI Multiviewer

NTI Part # Description Price Quote Buy
SPLITMUX-HD-2RSLC Low-Cost HDMI Dual Screen Splitter/Multiviewer with IR & RS232, HDCP compliant $205.00

Universal Power Plug Adapters

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PWR-UNVAS3112 Universal AS/NZS 3112 Power Adapter for Australia, New Zealand, China $5.00
PWR-UNVBS1363 Universal BS 1363 Power Adapter for UK, Iraq $5.00
PWR-UNVBS546-D Universal BS 546 Type D Power Adapter for India, Parts of Africa $6.00
PWR-UNVBS546-M Universal BS 546 Type M Power Adapter for South Africa $6.00
PWR-UNVCEI2350 Universal CEI 23-50 Power Adapter for Italy, Uruguay $4.60
PWR-UNVCEE716 Universal Europlug CEE 7/16 Power Adapter for Europe, Russia, UAE $5.00
PWR-UNVCEE77 Universal Schuko CEE 7/7 Power Adapter for Europe $5.50
PWR-UNVSEV1011 Universal SEV 1011 Power Adapter for Switzerland $6.00
PWR-UNVSI32 Universal SI 32 Power Adapter for Israel, Palestine $5.00

HDMI Male-Male Cables

NTI Part # Length Price Quote Buy
HD-3-MM 3 feet $4.50
HD-6-MM 6 feet $6.00
HD-10-MM 10 feet $7.10
HD-15-MM 15 feet $10.50
HD-25-MM 25 feet $16.50
HD-30-MM 30 feet $31.50
HD-50-MM 50 feet $51.00

DVI-D Male to HDMI-A Male Single Link Cable

NTI Part # Length Price Quote Buy
DVI-HD-1M-MM 1 meter $4.30
DVI-HD-2M-MM 2 meter $8.00
DVI-HD-3M-MM 3 meter $10.00
DVI-HD-5M-MM 5 meter $11.00