Official manual · chapter 13

Highlight features, specifications and Pro Tips

Original text and images from the official 8K VRROOM User Manual (Rev 1.00), pages 66–75: the feature highlights, main specifications, certifications and pro tips.

Highlight Hardware Features:

VRROOM Exclusive: 8K FRL5 40Gbps/1200MHz + Full HDMI and ARC/eARC Audio out

VRROOM central is featuring 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI video output with scaling option, 1 dedicated HDMI full audio output at 720p or 1080p and 1 dedicated ARC/eARC audio output, LAN Control, RS232, L/R stereo or Optical 5.1 output, Relay port, IR RX, IR/Light sensor, IR window, OLED display and 4 buttons on the side allowing to enter/exit and perform change in the device system menu. All inputs are capable of 4K120/8K FRL5/HDR/HLG/DV/LLDV/HDR10+ up to 40Gbps for video and support any sound format in existence today, HDMI TX0 and TX1 video outputs are capable of outputting 40Gbps and all sound formats as well. VRROOM default in FRL5 splitter mode and can be set in different Matrix/Scaler modes ensuring your setup remains optimized at its best capabilities.

4×2 Splitter/Switcher up to 8K FRL5 40Gbps + HDMI audio out + eARC/ARC audio out

Splitting any signal up to 4K120 4:4:4 10b 1200MHz signal is now a reality, thanks to IR/RS232/push buttons, Webserver or Android/iOS APP, you can easily switch between 4 inputs that will be replicated to 2 outputs for video and 4 outputs for audio (two FUHD + HDMI Audio out + eARC/ARC Audio out). HDCP conversion and scaling rules are auto configured and applied on the fly in order to always output the type of video signal and HDCP encryption that your display or sink device is expecting.

4×2 Matrix up to 600MHz 18Gbps + 1080p Downscaled output + HDMI and eARC/ARC audio out

Matrix solution is available for HDMI stream up to 4K60 4:4:4 8b, 4K60 4:2:2 12b, 4K120 4:2:0 8b or 8K30 4:2:0 8b. Process two 18Gbps signals at the same time from 2 sources to 2 sinks devices and have one of the channel duplicated and converted in res/hdcp/chroma/color depth/color space/etc + 2 Audio outputs via HDMI and eARC/ARC audio out.

3×1 Matrix up to 600MHz 18Gbps + 1x1 FRL5 + HDMI and eARC/ARC audio out

RX0 supports FRL5 and RX1-3 offer signal Matrix for HDMI stream up to 4K60 4:4:4 8b, 4K60 4:2:2 12b, 4K120 4:2:0 8b or 8K30 4:2:0 8b. Process one FRL5 and 18Gbps signals at the same time from 2 sources to 2 sinks devices + 2 Audio outputs via HDMI and eARC/ARC audio out.

Highlight Video Features:

HDR Fixer

VRROOM is capable of injecting and extracting live Infoframe and HDR metadata at any resolution in real time. Decipher incoming HDR/HLG/DV metadata and AVI infoframe, build your own Custom HDR metadata and AVI infoframe thru HDfury metadata and infoframe creator, translate HLG>HDR, replace or boost value from any metadata on the fly or simply disable all or just some of them. Additionally VRROOM also support VSIF, AUD, HVS, HFV and others infoframes.

EDID Manager with endless possibilities

Download EDID from any inputs or outputs, Upload or assign any EDID to any of the 4 inputs from a list of 100 predefined EDIDs (10 custom / 90 dedicated). It loads and reset HPD to present your chosen one automatically. New Automix system offers full control over video and audio capabilities up to bit depth and sampling rate for each audio mode. VRROOM automatically use, replace or modify DV datablock from connected DV capable sink.

Ultimate capabilities Up&Down Scaler up to 4K60 4:4:4 600MHz/18Gbps

Always feeding best capabilities HDMI signal to connected sink devices, automatically. No matter if you have HDMI first generation or second generation equipment, any devices always get the best possible signal in FHD(1080p) or UHD(2160p). Featuring Upscale, Downscale, Passthru and Bypass mode as well as Chroma Conversion, Color Space and Color Depth modification on the fly at 8, 10, 12 and 16bit for FHD, UHD and DCI 4096x2160p.

Highlight Audio Features:

Extract up to Atmos HBR over TrueHD from TV eARC Input to ANY sound system HDMI input or eARC

eARC extraction (for up to Atmos High Bit Rate over True HD) is possible when eARC TV is connected at VRROOM TX0 HDMI video output, extracted sounds from TV APPS or other devices at TV inputs will be output from VRROOM HDMI audio output or eARC audio output that can feed any sound system HDMI input or eARC port.

Extract up to Atmos over DD+ from TV ARC Input to ANY sound system HDMI input or ARC

ARC (for up to DD+/Atmos over DD+ bitstream) is possible when ARC TV is connected at VRROOM TX0 HDMI video output, extracted sounds from TV APPS or other devices at TV inputs will be output from VRROOM HDMI audio output or ARC audio output that can feed any sound system HDMI input or ARC port. Optionally Optical output can also be used for ARC retrieval.

Max Audio formats extracted from any HDMI sources to feed ANY sound system via HDMI/ARC/eARC

Through a dedicated HDMI Audio output and eARC/ARC Audio output, any HDMI sound format from any incoming signal is automatically extracted and forwarded via a 720p/1080p self-generated stream to feed any sound system HDMI input or via ARC and eARC Audio output for sound system with ARC or eARC port only.

Highlight Convenience Features:

Autoswitch ANY sources

TMDS/pixel clock switching, sole switch in the world capable of autoswitching sources such as ATV4K, X1X, Shield or any others sources devices who keep sending +5v in standby and that no switcher in the world can autoswitch.

Furiously advanced Web Server

Discover the brand new HDfury Webserver. More powerful with more options available, controlling your HDfury has never been so easy, fast and elegant. No more driver installation or hassle of any kind, superfast in-system firmware update and wide compatibility with any web browser devices (Mac/Win/Linux/iOS/Android and others). Just type in your VRROOM URL in your browser address bar and start controlling and supervising your setup!

HDMI Explorer (OSD/OLED/WEB)

Signal and setup info is everywhere and always available at first sight. Enhance your AV knowledge thru exact signal timing report with up to 3 digits decimals accuracy on frame rate. Display source name, resolution, chroma, colordepth, colorspace, hdcp, cst1, VIC, eotf, colorimetry, primaries, white point, max/min lum, maxCLL, maxFall, range and various infoframe (hdr, hlg, dv, spd, aud, hvs, vsi, hfv). Our new generation hardware is bringing HDMI explorer to another level, simply anything that travel thru is intercepted and exposed to the user via OLED display, On Screen Display or Web server.

RS232 and IP Control your unit and command your display

Initially build for and by the JVC PJ owners community, VRROOM is now capable of sending any custom RS232 commands to any RS232 capable display based on incoming signal types or particular metadata value. Decide which RS232 commands to send to your display when content is 3D, HDR10, SDR BT709, SDR BT2020, LLDV and more. All VRROOM controls are also available via RS232 and IP commands in order to ensure a total control from any serial or IP/LAN based computer.

TOTAL CONTROL

VRROOM can be controlled via IR/RS232/IP/push buttons or any web browser based devices (MAC/WIN/Linux/Android/iOS/etc..) thru embedded Webserver. RS232 is compatible for any serial based computer, IR control and various physical buttons for configurations are also available. Thanks to the community, IR pronto code list is added to iRule and Logitech Harmony for even easier and seamless integration

Highlight HDCP Features:

Unique HDCP Doctor

Providing a total of 15 HDCP 1.4 and 2.3 engines for decryption/encryption, HDfury VRROOM offers a total HDCP workaround solution including HDCP 2.3 > HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 > HDCP 2.3 both ways conversion within the same unit. It is capable of connecting any HDCP1.x or HDCP2.x source devices to any HDCP1.x or HDCP 2.x sink devices. Each RX block decrypts the input first whether its 1.x or 2.x. Then each output port can individually encrypts it to 1.4 or 2.2 or not encrypt it at all if it was not encrypted initially. Dual conversion can be operated on all channels simultaneously.

Display HDCP 2.3 Content with Non-HDCP2.3 Compliant Devices

HDCP 2.3 is the new copy-protection scheme for 8K FUHD content. Source devices, including media servers and head-ends like Netflix, will encode their 8K content with this new scheme. TVs must be HDCP 2.3-enabled to play it, and everything in the video chain including switches and receivers must be compliant as well, or the display will go dark and/or display a HDCP error message. Bad news for consumers who have purchased expensive, high-bandwidth, processor-rich switchers, receivers and displays to accommodate 8K. Once VRROOM is an active part of your setup such issue will not bother you ever again.

Main Specifications

4x Input / 2x Output Splitter/Matrix/Scaler + 2x Audio out (HDMI2.1/HDMI1.4/DVI1.0 compatible)

  • FRL5 40Gbps Pass through
  • 8K24/25/30/50/60 <> 4K24/25/30/50/60/100/120 <> 1080p24/25/30/50/60/100/120 Upscale/Downscale with or without colordepth maintained and with or without chroma conversion.
  • Video Bandwidth - 40 GBP/sec.
  • HDR10+/VRR/All Dolby Vision Support.
  • 4K 10, 12, 16 Bit Support
  • 16 Bit Per Pixel Deep Color Depth Available (48 Bit)
  • Max Res: 4K120 4:4:4 10b, 8K60 4:2:0 10b, 8K30 4:2:2 12b
  • Signal Conversion: Resolution, Chroma Subsampling, Color Space, Color Depth, HDCP

HDCP Doctor (HDCP Workaround solution to any HDCP error)

  • HDCP 2.3 > HDCP 1.4 conversion
  • HDCP 1.4 > HDCP 2.3 conversion
  • HDCP x.x > HDCP x.x conversion
  • Dual HDMI2.1 & HDMI 1.4 combined
  • Dual HDCP 1.4 & HDCP 2.3 combined

CEC Support: For inter-device control between both inputs and the primary output TX0 HDMI channel.
OLED infoscreen and OSD to provide useful and insight view of signal information
Audio Extracting: Audio De-Embedder of Optical & Analog L/R

Advanced EDID management via IR, IP, RS232 or Webserver

  • Improved EDID Management solution with either a Selected EDID bank, Custom uploaded EDID, Self-generated Automix EDID or a Fixed basic EDID.
  • Sniff EDID from connected sink devices, Save, Edit, Load any custom EDID table at any time.
  • Select and pick any EDID of your choice from a preloaded list of EDID tables, it loads and reset HPD to present your chosen one automatically.
  • AutoMix EDID feature will create a custom EDID by mixing both sink EDID connected to the splitter output ports.
  • Mostly all possible video and audio EDID flags can be forced in Automix
  • Each input can run a specific/individual EDID.

Infoframe Modes: Capture, edit, block or replace HDR metadata, AVI & VSIF. Read SPD, Audio, HDMI Vendor, HDMI Forum
Control Modes: IR, IP, RS232 or Webserver for Linux/MAC/Win/Android/iOS.
HDMI Booster/Extender: Capable of extending 1080p resolution up to 15m. in and 15m. out (30m. total for 1080p), UHD resolution up to 10m.
HDMI Doctor: Solves most HDMI integration issues such as HDCP, EDID, HPD, and audio breakout.
HDMI Equalevel: Precise signal equalization for both input and output signals delivers the best possible picture quality with no dropouts.
Hot-Plug control: Force the input device to always see an active connection.
Deep Color Support
xvYCC Color Support
Flexible/Portable/Plug’n Play
3D Ready: Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats.
Public API/DLL access and extensive control to extract, edit and inject HDR metadata, AVI and VSIF Infoframe. Read SPD, Audio, Vendor Specific and more.
Share your config with the community, display any text on OSD, set your start page, remove visually annoying or lamp consuming artifacts like TV channel logo and more.

Supported Audio/Video Signals

Supported Format: SD/HD/FullHD/UHD/FUHD, basically INPUT/OUTPUT any video format up to 4K120 4:4:4 10b or 8K30 422 12b FRL5 1200MHz 40Gbps.

Supported Resolution examples: 480p/720p/1080i/1080p24/1080p25/1080p30/1080p50/1080p60/1440p50/1440p60/2160p24/2160p25/2160p30/2160p50/2160p60/2160p120/4320p60 and DCI

Support all UHD/BR and HDR standard resolution: 8K30 4:2:2 12bit BT2020 HDR, 8K60 4:2:0 10bit BT2020 HDR, 4K120 4:4:4 10bit, ..

Support all VESA mode video formats (PC Resolutions) up to ultra-high resolution such as WQSXGA, QUXGA, QFHD, WQUXGA, 4K/UHD, 8K/FUHD.

Support any Audio format such as PCM at up to 192kHz, compressed audio (IEC61937), DSD, DST,DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby True HD, DTS-MA, HBR, DD+, DTS:X and Dolby Atmos.

Technical Specifications

I/O: 4x HDMI In, 4x HDMI Out, IR, RS232, RJ45, Analog Mini Jack, Optical S/PDIF Out.
OLED Display: 3.12″ diagonal, 256×64, 16 blue colors
Audio: PCM at up to 192kHz, compressed audio (IEC61937), DSD, DST, DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby True HD, DTS-MA and HBR.
Power Supply: External 12 Volt
Input Lag: <1ms (nanoseconds count)
Product Dimensions: 4.5″L x 7.3″W x 0.9″H – in CM: 11.5 x 18.5 x 2.4 Weight: 520g – 1.15 LBS
Shipping Dimensions: 6.3” x 4.2” x 3.3”, Weight: 16 oz
Enclosure: Black PVC/black metal with Blue OLED
Regulation: CE, EAC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE

Certifications

CE mark
VRROOM CE Certification
RoHS compliant mark
VRROOM RoHS Certification
FCC mark
VRROOM FCC Certification

Pro Tips

-Dolby Vision: DV mode 0 and 1 travels thru 8b RGB container, so it is normal that VRROOM report RGB 8b when playing such DV mode. If VRROOM is not directly connected to your DV TV and you have equipment in between, please first connect VRROOM TX0 output to your TV input and let VRROOM sniff the DV string from your TV EDID and present it to your source, therefor allowing you to go thru equipment that doesn’t support Dolby Vision.

- HDMI TX0 Output is CEC/ARC and eARC capable.

- Ex of AVI InfoFrame:
BT.2020 RGB 00:E8:64:5D:00
BT.2020 YCbCr 4:2:2 20:E8:64:5D:00
BT.2020 YCbCr 4:4:4 40:E8:64:5D:00
BT.2020 YCbCr 4:2:0 60:E8:64:5D:00
4k24 422 709 ycbcr no-bt2020 20:88:00:00

HDfury VRROOM unit in front of its retail box, closing image of the manual