4K60 Processing
SD, HD, Full HD and UHD formats are supported within the 600 MHz bandwidth envelope, including DCI 4096×2160 modes.
2160p60
01 / SIGNAL ENGINE
THE CORE NUMBERS
Vertex is built around full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0-class processing. These are the figures that define what can pass through the signal path.
02 / CAPABILITY MATRIX
WHAT VERTEX DOES
Grouped by function, so a customer can understand the device without having to decode a long manual.
2 × 2 Matrix
Two HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs. Use Vertex as a matrix, splitter or switcher and apply independent output behavior.
2 IN · 2 OUT
Ultra Scaling
Upscale, downscale, passthrough and bypass, plus chroma, color-space and color-depth conversion. Individual scaling rules can be set per output.
UP ↕ DOWN
Advanced EDID
Choose a preloaded EDID, upload a custom EDID, use a fixed EDID or create an AutoMix EDID from connected displays.
100 BANKS
HDCP Conversion
Works with HDCP 1.x and 2.x sources/sinks and provides configurable HDCP handling per output for mixed-generation systems.
1.x ↔ 2.x
Live Metadata
Inject and extract HDR and HDMI InfoFrame metadata in real time, including AVI InfoFrame and VSIF manipulation.
LIVE
HDMI Audio
Passes HDMI audio formats through HDMI. Simultaneously extracts analog stereo or up to 5.1 digital audio through the 3.5 mm combo output.
2.0 / 5.1
IR · USB · RS232
Front-panel controls plus IR, USB and RS232. Optional GoBlue adds Bluetooth-based mobile control.
TOTAL CTRL
OLED + OSD
On-device and on-screen signal information helps expose the active HDMI format and troubleshoot the signal chain.
SIGNAL DATA
03 / INTERACTIVE HARDWARE MAP
EXPLORE THE VERTEX
Select a control or connection to see what it does inside a real HDMI system. The diagram uses the actual Vertex product image and live programmed HUD elements.
RX / HDMI INPUT
HDMI INPUTS 0 + 1
Connect up to two HDMI source devices. Vertex can select and route these inputs independently through its 2×2 matrix architecture.
OPEN RELATED GLOSSARY →INTERACTIVE HOTSPOTREAL PRODUCT IMAGEPROGRAMMED HUDNO STATIC MOCKUP
04 / SIGNAL FLOW
ONE BOX. MANY ROLES.
Vertex sits between source and sink devices and can modify the handshake, routing and video format while the signal moves through the system.
INPUT / RX
2 × HDMI SOURCES
2 × HDMI SOURCES
VERTEX CORE
EDID · HDCP · SCALE
MATRIX · METADATA
EDID · HDCP · SCALE
MATRIX · METADATA
OUTPUT / TX
2 × HDMI SINKS
2 × HDMI SINKS
05 / TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
VERTEX AT A GLANCE
A faster way to understand the specification sheet before opening the detailed database.
VIDEO CEILING4K60
Up to 18 Gbps / 600 MHz, including 4K60 4:4:4 8-bit and 4:2:2 up to 12-bit examples.
ROUTING2 × 2
Two HDMI inputs and two outputs for matrix, splitter and switcher workflows.
EDID ENGINE100
Preloaded EDIDs plus custom EDID, sniffing, editing and AutoMix tools.
VIDEO PROCESSING⇅
Upscale, downscale, passthrough, chroma, color-space and color-depth processing.
HDR / METADATAHDR
HDR metadata, AVI InfoFrame, VSIF and Dolby Vision EDID/handshake workflows.
CONTROL4+
Front panel, IR, USB, RS232 and optional GoBlue mobile control.
06 / FULL TECHNICAL DATABASE
SPECIFICATIONS
The complete Vertex technical table, reorganized into six clear systems. Every specification opens its own glossary explanation.
VERTEX TECH DATABASE26 NODES ONLINESELECT ANY SPECIFICATION
01
SIGNAL & VIDEO
01
SIGNAL CAPACITY
OPEN GLOSSARY →01HDMI Bandwidth
18 Gbps / 600 MHz maximum signal class.
MEANSHow much HDMI data Vertex can handle.EXAMPLE4K60 4:4:4 8-bit is a typical full-bandwidth example.
HDMI GENERATIONS
OPEN GLOSSARY →01HDMI Compatibility
Compatible with HDMI versions 1.0 and upward, subject to the Vertex 600 MHz / 18 Gbps bandwidth limit.
MEANSWhich HDMI generations can be connected.EXAMPLEUseful when a modern source must coexist with older AV equipment.
4K SIGNAL FORMATS
OPEN GLOSSARY →01Maximum 4K Formats
4K60 RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 8-bit and 4K60 4:2:2 up to 12-bit. The manual also lists 4K120 4:2:0 8-bit and 8K30 4:2:0 8-bit within 600 MHz.
MEANSThe highest important 4K signal examples.EXAMPLE4K60 4:4:4 8-bit or 4K60 4:2:2 up to 12-bit.
VIDEO TIMINGS
OPEN GLOSSARY →01Resolution Support
SD, HD, Full HD and UHD formats within bandwidth, including 480i/p, 576p, 720p up to 120 Hz, 1080i/p, 1440p and 2160p up to 60 Hz.
MEANSThe video timing families Vertex can process.EXAMPLEUseful in mixed systems containing older displays, projectors and newer 4K equipment.
DIGITAL CINEMA
OPEN GLOSSARY →01DCI 4K
Processing/scaling support includes DCI 4096×2160p within supported bandwidth.
MEANSDigital Cinema 4K support.EXAMPLEUseful for cinema/projector and specialist video workflows.
SCALER ENGINE
OPEN GLOSSARY →Video Processing
Upscale, downscale, passthrough and bypass; chroma, color-space and color-depth conversion at 8, 10, 12 and 16-bit where applicable.
MEANSHow Vertex can transform video.EXAMPLEExample: feed a 4K source to a 4K display while adapting another output for older equipment.
02
ROUTING & EDID
02
2 × 2 MATRIX
OPEN GLOSSARY →02HDMI Routing
2 inputs / 2 outputs; matrix, splitter and switcher workflows.
MEANSHow signals move through Vertex.EXAMPLESource A can go to both outputs, or different sources can be routed to each output.
CAPABILITY MANAGEMENT
OPEN GLOSSARY →02EDID
100 EDID tables; custom upload; sink EDID sniff/save/edit/load; AutoMix; individual EDID per input.
MEANSHow Vertex tells a source what the system supports.EXAMPLEUseful when a source chooses the wrong resolution, audio format or HDR capability.
AUTOMIX CONTROL
OPEN GLOSSARY →EDID AutoMix Flags
Selectable/forceable capabilities include stereo, 5.1, 7.1, Native, BT.2020/xvYCC, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, 3D removal and YCbCr removal.
MEANSHow Vertex builds an EDID from connected equipment.EXAMPLEUseful when two connected devices report different capabilities.
03
PROTECTION & METADATA
03
CONTENT PROTECTION
OPEN GLOSSARY →03HDCP
HDCP 1.x / 2.x source and sink interoperability with configurable output handling; HDCP 2.2 on the outputs: the manual says both outputs (p.11) and elsewhere only the top output (p.107).
MEANSThe protected-content handshake layer.EXAMPLEUseful in mixed-generation source, AVR and display chains.
METADATA CONTROL
OPEN GLOSSARY →03HDR / InfoFrames
Real-time HDR metadata injection/extraction plus AVI InfoFrame, VSIF and other InfoFrame manipulation.
MEANSThe metadata travelling alongside the video.EXAMPLEUseful for diagnostics, calibration and specialist HDR workflows.
DV WORKFLOW
OPEN GLOSSARY →Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision EDID/handshake workflows; Vertex can sniff the mandatory DV string from a compatible sink.
MEANSHow Dolby Vision capability is signalled.EXAMPLEUseful when diagnosing whether a source is actually being offered Dolby Vision capability.
04
AUDIO
04
AUDIO TRANSPORT
OPEN GLOSSARY →04HDMI Audio
Lossless formats pass through HDMI without being compressed or downconverted by Vertex.
MEANSWhat happens to audio carried inside HDMI.EXAMPLEUseful when an AVR or processor downstream should receive the original HDMI audio.
D/A + MINI-TOSLINK
OPEN GLOSSARY →Audio Extraction
3.5 mm D/A combo jack: analog stereo or mini-TOSLINK digital audio up to 5.1 Dolby/DTS.
MEANSHow to take audio out of HDMI.EXAMPLEUseful for feeding audio equipment separately from the video destination.
05
CONTROL & SYSTEM
05
SYSTEM CONTROL
OPEN GLOSSARY →05Control
Front-panel push buttons, IR, USB and RS232; optional GoBlue for Bluetooth/mobile control.
MEANSWays to operate Vertex.EXAMPLEUseful for anything from a simple local setup to integrated AV automation.
SERIAL AUTOMATION
OPEN GLOSSARY →05RS232
Vertex GUI controls are available through RS232 commands for serial-based control systems.
MEANSProfessional automation control.EXAMPLEUseful in racks, installations and automation systems.
HDMI DEVICE CONTROL
OPEN GLOSSARY →05CEC
CEC command management for compatible HDMI equipment.
MEANSDevice-control commands carried over HDMI.EXAMPLEUseful when HDMI devices need coordinated control behaviour.
PROCESSING DELAY
OPEN GLOSSARY →05Latency
Added latency is described as only a few pixel clocks — effectively negligible for normal use.
MEANSThe processing delay Vertex adds.EXAMPLEImportant for gaming, lip-sync awareness and live video chains.
POWER + SERVICE
OPEN GLOSSARY →USB / Power
USB is used for power and firmware upgrades. The supplied Vertex power supply is required during operation.
MEANSWhat USB and the power supply are used for.EXAMPLEImportant when updating firmware or troubleshooting unstable operation.
06
HARDWARE & POWER
06
06PHYSICAL I/O
MANUAL REV 1.30Connections
2 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, IR, RS232, USB, 3.5 mm analog mini jack and optical S/PDIF out.
MEANSEvery physical port on the unit.EXAMPLEHDCP 1.x displays: TOP output. CEC/ARC: BOTTOM output.
DIAGNOSTICS / DISPLAY
OPEN GLOSSARY →06OLED Display
3.12″ diagonal OLED, 256 × 64 pixels, 32 levels of green (manual; the HDfury product page says 16).
MEANSThe on-device signal information screen.EXAMPLERead RX/TX signal info without a PC.
POWER SUPPLY
OPEN GLOSSARY →Power
External 5 V / 2 A USB power supply. Power consumption under 2 W.
MEANSWhat the unit needs to run reliably.EXAMPLEUse the supplied PSU; low power can leave the OLED off.
06
ENCLOSURE
MANUAL REV 1.30Size & Weight
10 × 6 × 3 cm, 130 g. Black PVC / silver metal enclosure with green LED. The manual also gives the height as 0.8″.
MEANSHow much space the unit needs.EXAMPLEShipping box 6.3″ × 4.2″ × 3.3″, 16 oz.
06
06HDMI BOOSTER
MANUAL REV 1.30Cable Reach
Built-in equalization: 1080p up to 15 m in and 15 m out (30 m total); UHD up to 10 m.
MEANSHow far the unit can drive HDMI cables.EXAMPLEUse 600 MHz certified cables for 4K60 4:4:4.
AUDIO FORMATS
OPEN GLOSSARY →Supported Audio
PCM up to 192 kHz, IEC61937 compressed audio, DSD, DST, DTS, DTS-HD MA, Dolby TrueHD, DD+, HBR, DTS:X and Dolby Atmos over HDMI.
MEANSWhich audio formats pass through HDMI.EXAMPLEAtmos via ARC: use a 192 kHz ARC cable.
06
COMPLIANCE
MANUAL REV 1.30Certifications
CE, FCC, RoHS and WEEE. Supports Deep Color, xvYCC and 3D stereoscopic pass-through.
MEANSRegulatory marks and extra signal features.EXAMPLESee the user manual, Rev 1.30, p.112.
600 MHz ≠ 600 Hz
600 MHz is the HDMI/TMDS signal-rate class, not a display refresh rate. Supported combinations depend on total bandwidth, resolution, frame rate, chroma and bit depth.
EXPLAIN 600 MHz →07 / KNOWLEDGE LAYER
TECH GLOSSARY
Every important technical term is explained in plain English. The existing deep-dive glossary pages are linked where available.
18 Gbps
The maximum raw HDMI link-rate class handled by Vertex. Resolution, frame rate, chroma and bit depth all consume this bandwidth.
OPEN DEEP DIVE →600 MHz
The TMDS character-rate class associated with full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0 signalling. It is not the television refresh rate.
OPEN DEEP DIVE →4:4:4 / 4:2:2
Chroma subsampling formats. 4:4:4 preserves full color resolution; 4:2:2 reduces color data to lower bandwidth while retaining full luma detail.
OPEN VISUAL GUIDE →Bit Depth
The number of bits used to describe each color component. Higher bit depth provides more tonal steps but requires more bandwidth.
OPEN VISUAL GUIDE →2×2 Matrix
A routing system with two HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs, allowing sources to be switched and distributed to displays.
OPEN DEEP DIVE →EDID
Display capability data sent back toward a source. It tells the source which resolutions, audio formats and video capabilities should be offered.
OPEN DEEP DIVE →AutoMix EDID
Vertex can combine capabilities from connected sinks into a generated EDID, useful when two displays or an AVR/display combination have different capabilities.
OPEN VISUAL GUIDE →HDCP
Digital content protection used over HDMI. Vertex manages interoperability between supported HDCP generations in mixed equipment chains.
Scaling
Changing the video resolution so one output can be optimized for a different display or AVR while another follows a different rule.
OPEN DEEP DIVE →HDR Metadata
Information accompanying HDR video that describes how the signal should be interpreted. Vertex can inspect, inject and manipulate relevant InfoFrames.
InfoFrame / VSIF
Small HDMI data packets carrying information about video, audio and vendor-specific features. VSIF means Vendor Specific InfoFrame.
OPEN VISUAL GUIDE →TMDS
The signalling method used by HDMI up through this generation. The 600 MHz figure describes the maximum TMDS character-rate class Vertex handles.
OPEN VISUAL GUIDE →Sink
An HDMI receiving device such as a television, projector, AVR or processor input.
OPEN VISUAL GUIDE →Source
An HDMI transmitting device such as a media player, game console, set-top box or Blu-ray player.
OPEN VISUAL GUIDE →Passthrough
The signal is passed onward without changing its resolution. Other management functions can still apply depending on configuration.
Mini-TOSLINK
Optical S/PDIF carried through a 3.5 mm optical connector. Vertex shares this connector with its analog stereo output.
OPEN VISUAL GUIDE →