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Product Features
Technical Overview
This HDMI splitter delivers lossless reproduction of high-resolution video signals through advanced signal processing technology. The device maintains pixel-perfect 4K UHD quality at 60Hz refresh rates, ensuring sharp text, detailed graphics, and smooth video playback across both outputs simultaneously.
Built with reliability in mind, the splitter features robust HDMI connectors that work seamlessly with Black Box locking HDMI cables (VCL-HDMIL) for secure installations. The internal circuitry is designed to prevent signal dropouts or synchronization issues that can occur with lower-quality splitters.
This section brings together practical product details such as Maximum Video Resolution, HDMI In, HDMI Out, Number of HDMI Inputs, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The VSP-HDMI1X2-4K provides several distinct advantages for professional AV deployments where signal integrity and compliance matter.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include Regulatory Compliance, Signal Integrity.
Regulatory Compliance
TAA compliance makes this splitter suitable for government and educational procurement where Trade Agreements Act requirements must be met. The environmentally friendly design also supports sustainability initiatives.
- TAA Compliant
- Environmentally Friendly
- 3-Year Warranty
Signal Integrity
Advanced signal processing maintains full 4K resolution without compression artifacts or quality loss. The EDID copy function ensures proper communication between source devices and displays for optimal compatibility.
- Lossless Reproduction
- EDID Copy
- HDCP Support
Deployment / Use Cases
This HDMI splitter serves multiple professional applications where reliable video duplication is essential. Its compact form factor and robust construction make it suitable for both permanent installations and temporary setups.
In digital signage networks, the splitter enables identical content display across multiple screens from a single media player. For training environments and classrooms, it allows instructors to share presentations simultaneously on a primary display and secondary monitor or projector.
Conference & Meeting Rooms
Duplicate presentation content from a laptop or media player to both a primary display and overflow monitor, ensuring all attendees have clear visibility of shared materials.
Retail & Hospitality
Create synchronized visual displays across multiple screens for promotional content, menus, or informational displays while maintaining consistent 4K quality throughout the viewing area.
Physical Profile
The splitter measures 9.10" × 6.10" × 1" (231.14 × 154.94 × 25.40 mm) with a weight of approximately 1.65 pounds (750.24 grams). This compact footprint allows for discreet placement behind displays, within AV racks, or on tabletops without occupying significant space.
The low-profile design includes ventilation for thermal management during continuous operation. The unit is manufactured in Taiwan with quality controls ensuring reliable performance in commercial environments.
- Width
- 6.10" (154.94 mm)
- Height
- 1" (25.40 mm)
- Weight
- 1.65 lb (750.24 g)
- Length
- 9.10" (231.14 mm)
Highlights
- Duplicates one HDMI input to two identical 4K outputs
- Supports full 3840×2160 resolution at 60Hz refresh rates
- Maintains HDCP 2.2 compliance for protected content
- EDID copy function ensures proper display handshake
- 3D video format support for compatible content
- Works with Black Box locking HDMI cables (VCL-HDMIL)
- TAA compliant for government and institutional procurement
- Environmentally friendly design with 3-year warranty
- Compact footprint: 9.10" × 6.10" × 1" (231×155×25 mm)
- Manufactured in Taiwan with quality construction
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Black Box Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VSP-HDMI1X2-4K |
| Brand Name | Black Box |
| Product Name | 4K HDMI Splitter - 1 x 2 |
| Product Type | Signal Splitter |
| Video | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| HDMI In | Yes |
| HDMI Out | Yes |
| Number of HDMI Inputs | 1 |
| Number of HDMI Outputs | 2 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 1" (25.40 mm) |
| Width | 6.10" (154.94 mm) |
| Length | 9.10" (231.14 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1.65 lb (750.24 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the maximum resolution supported by this HDMI splitter?
The Black Box VSP-HDMI1X2-4K supports 4K Ultra HD resolution at 3840×2160 pixels. This provides detailed, high-quality video reproduction suitable for modern displays and projectors. The splitter maintains this resolution across both output ports simultaneously without compression or quality degradation.
How many displays can I connect to this splitter?
This is a 1×2 HDMI splitter, meaning it accepts one HDMI input source and distributes that signal to two HDMI outputs. You can connect two displays, projectors, or other HDMI-compatible devices to the outputs, and both will show identical content from the single input source.
Does this splitter support HDCP-protected content?
Yes, the VSP-HDMI1X2-4K fully supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliance. This allows it to work with protected content from Blu-ray players, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and other sources that require HDCP handshake for copyright-protected material playback.
What is the EDID copy function and why is it important?
The EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) copy function reads the display capabilities from connected monitors and communicates this information back to the source device. This ensures proper resolution, refresh rate, and color space negotiation, preventing compatibility issues and ensuring optimal video quality across all connected displays.
Is this HDMI splitter suitable for government procurement?
Yes, this splitter is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for government, educational, and institutional purchasing where TAA requirements must be met. The product is manufactured in Taiwan, which satisfies TAA country-of-origin specifications for many procurement programs.
What warranty coverage does this product include?
The Black Box VSP-HDMI1X2-4K comes with a 3-year limited warranty from the manufacturer. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions. The product is also designed with environmentally friendly considerations as part of Black Box's commitment to sustainable practices.
What resolution or display format is specified?
It features a display specification of 3840 × 2160, giving you clear visuals for work and media use.
What refresh rate or brightness details are available?
Display-oriented products are best judged through screen, connectivity, and installation specifications. Those facts help buyers confirm visual fit, mounting flexibility, and deployment suitability more clearly than generic summary text.