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Small black rectangular EDID emulator with HDMI ports and USB power cable

STARTECH

STARTECH VSEDIDHD EDID Emulator HDMI 1080p 60Hz

SKU CH-GHYJ-AE90H

Adds copied or ghosted EDID to an HDMI signal for display compatibility up to 1080p at 60 Hz

  • Product typeVideo Emulator
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsHardware Audio: Yes Performance Maximum Digital Resolutions:
  • Key featuresMaximizes compatibility between your HDMI display and video
  • In the box1 x EDID emulator 1 x USB power cable 1 x screw driver 4 x f
  • Ensures display compatibility by copying or ghosting EDID data
  • Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz
  • Works with HDMI sources including computers and Blu-ray players
  • Operates without an external power adapter
  • Includes USB power cable, screwdriver, foot pads and quick start guide

HDMI EDID emulator for 1080p displays

This compact adapter copies or ghosted EDID data from an HDMI display and presents it to the video source so the source always sees a valid sink. It is intended for installers and IT staff who need reliable handshake behaviour when a projector, matrix switcher or KVM sits between the source and the screen. No external power supply is required; the unit draws power from the HDMI source or the included USB cable.

Practical limits of the HDMI 1080p 60Hz interface

The emulator passes video up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz and also accepts a list of lower resolutions including 1680 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1440 x 900, 1366 x 768, 1280 x 720 and 1024 x 768. Audio is supported through the HDMI link. Higher resolutions such as 4K or refresh rates above 60 Hz are not passed by this device.

Check your source and cabling before ordering

Verify that your video source outputs an HDMI signal compatible with the listed resolutions and that the cable run does not exceed the length reliable for 1080p transmission. The package includes a USB power cable and a small screwdriver for the enclosure; ensure a free USB port is available if the source cannot supply enough power through HDMI alone.

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Price $98.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 274 comparable items (median $37.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameVSEDIDHD
Product typeVideo Emulator
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight1.60 kg
Package size289 × 262 × 70 mm
In the box
In the box1 x EDID emulator
1 x USB power cable
1 x screw driver
4 x foot pads
1 x quick start guide

Questions about this item

Which EDID mode should I pick — copy or ghost — for my 1080p display?

Use copy mode to clone the exact EDID from your connected 1080p monitor, or ghost mode to present a generic 1080p 60Hz profile when the display is disconnected.

What does the 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz rating mean when the emulator sits between my source and screen?

It caps the signal path to 1080p 60Hz, so any source will not negotiate higher resolutions or refresh rates through the device.

Does the HDMI interface on this emulator enforce HDCP or limit colour depth?

The unit passes HDCP signals transparently and supports standard 8-bit colour at 1080p 60Hz without adding extra restrictions.

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