This FAQ focuses on the features explicitly described in the supplied DR HDMI 8K user manual.
Product and signal path
What is DR HDMI 8K?
It is an HDMI EDID manager, emulator and repeater with one HDMI input, one HDMI output, RJ45 Ethernet, USB-C power, an OLED display and local rotary control.
What HDMI bandwidth does it support?
The manual specifies 1500MHz / 48Gbps pass-through and gives examples including 4K120 and 8K60-class modes.
Does it add noticeable latency?
The manual lists input lag below 1 ms and describes the added latency as only a few pixel clocks.
EDID and handshake
Can it copy my display EDID?
Yes. COPY TX SINK mode uses the EDID from the device connected to HDMI OUT.
Can I use a custom EDID?
Yes. You can select predefined EDID tables, upload EDID data into custom slots and save active EDID information for reuse.
Can it trigger a new hot-plug event?
Yes. The CONFIG section includes an ISSUE HOTPLUG function.
Dolby Vision, HDR and gaming flags
Can it modify VRR and ALLM?
Yes. VRR and ALLM are among the video flags available when modifying the sink EDID.
Can it change HDR advertisement?
The manual lists controls to remove or set HDR modes including HDR10, HLG and HDR10+ combinations.
Does it have Dolby Vision tools?
Yes. It can read the sink's Dolby Vision data block and construct a custom Dolby Vision data block in the web interface.
Network and control
How do I access the web server?
Connect Ethernet to the RJ45 LAN port. The manual describes access by IP address, hostname and supported mDNS address from a device on the same local network.
Does it support static IP?
Yes. DHCP can be disabled and a static IP, mask and gateway can be configured.
Can it be remotely controlled?
The manual describes IP, Telnet and HTTP command control, with the complete command list supplied alongside firmware packages.
Power and installation
What power supply does it use?
The technical specifications state 5V / 2A via USB-C.
What cable does the manual recommend for full 48Gbps use?
A certified or tested 1500MHz HDMI 8K cable in copper or fibre for a 1500MHz / 48Gbps link.
Need the hardware?
Open the DR HDMI 8K product page on HDfury.uk.