FEATURES
Highlight Hardware Features:
Vertex² Exclusive: 4×2 Matrix/Splitter/Scaler for 4K HDR/DV 18Gbps/600MHz + Full HDMI Audio out (extract HDMI/ARC/eARC)
Vertex² central is featuring 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI video output with scaling option and 1 dedicated HDMI full audio output at 720p or 1080p, LAN Control, RS232, L/R stereo or Optical 5.1 output, IR RX, IR sensor, IR window, OLED display and 4 buttons on the side allowing to enter/exit and perform change in the device system menu. Vertex² offers an unique and exclusive output management to accomodate Android TV and such sink devices that perform annoying check in standby mode.
All inputs are capable of 4K HDR/HLG/DV/LLDV/HDR10+ up to 18Gbps for video and support any sound format in existence today, HDMI TX0 and TX1 video outputs are capable of outputting 18Gbps and all sound formats as well.
Vertex² is always running in a Matrix/Scaler mode ensuring your setup remains optimized at its best capabilities
4×2 Splitter/Switcher/Scaler up to 4K60 4:4:4 600MHz 18Gbps + HDMI audio out
Splitting any signal up to 4K60 4:4:4 600MHz signal is now a reality, thanx to IR/RS232/push buttons or Webserver, you can easily switch between 4 inputs that will be replicated up to 2 outputs for video and 3 outputs for audio (one UHD / one UHD/FHD + HDMI 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 4K60 4:4:4 600MHz 18Gbps + HDMI audio out + Downscaled output
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 eventually have one of the channel duplicated and converted in res/hdcp/chroma/color depth/color space/etc to a third output + HDMI audio out.
4×2 Matrix up to 4K60 4:4:4 600MHz 18Gbps + HDMI 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 to 1080p + a third output with HDMI audio out.
Highlight Video Features:
HDR Fixer
Vertex² 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 Vertex² 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
5 different EDID modes are available: Copy TX0, Copy TX1, Fixed EDID, Custom or Automix.
In Automix EDID mode: 13 EDID flags can be forced and mixed thru 5 EDID Algorithms.
Vertex² automatically sniff and store DV mandatory string 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 or manually. 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) GUARANTEED. 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. Each output can be set with individual scaling rules.
Highlight Audio Features:
Extract up to Atmos HBR over TrueHD from TV eARC Input to ANY AVR input (eARC-KEY World 1st)
eARC (for up to Atmos High Bit Rate over True HD) is possible when eARC TV is connected at Vertex² HDMI video output, extracted sounds from TV APPS will be output from Diva HDMI audio output that can feed any AVR input.
Extract up to Atmos over DD+ from TV ARC Input to ANY AVR input (ARC-KEY World 1st)
ARC (for up to DD+/Atmos over DD+ bitstream) is possible from Vertex² HDMI video out. You can select to route this Audio to the HDMI3 (dedicated audio out) to feed any AVR input and/or optical output.
Max Audio capabilities and format extracted from any sources to feed any AVR input. (AVR-KEY)
Thru a dedicated HDMI 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 AVR input. High end ARC and eARC Audio format from TV apps are output to your AVR input thru the same HDMI Audio output.
HDMI Audio Extracting
HDfury Vertex² can extract HDMI audio up to 5.1 and pass-thru any sound format in existence today including Atmos and latest via HDMI while downscaling the video for older AVRs, it have a simultaneous output of analog L/R stereo and up to 5.1 optical S/PDIF via 3.5mm combo jack connector.
Highlight Convenience Features:
Autoswitch ANY sources (World 1st)
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
If you though, like people claim, that we have the best Windows GUI software… Now discover the brand new HDfury Webserver. More powerful with more available options than any Windows GUI we ever did, 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 Vertex² 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 Control your unit and command your display
Initially build for and by the JVC PJ owners community, Vertex² 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 and more. All Vertex² controls are also available via RS232 and IP commands in order to ensure a total control from any serial based computer.
TOTAL CONTROL
Vertex² can be controlled via IR/IP/RS232/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
HDMI/CEC TOTAL COMMANDER
HDfury Vertex² offers a unique CEC command manager, with CEC compatible equipment.
CEC commands allow a HDMI device to send commands to connected HDMI devices.
Highlight HDCP Features:
Unique HDCP Doctor
Providing a total of 15 HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 engines for decryption/encryption, HDfury Diva offers a total HDCP workaround solution including HDCP 2.2 > HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 > HDCP 2.2 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 2.2 Content with Non-HDCP2.2 Compliant Devices
HDCP 2.2 is the new copy-protection scheme for 4K UHD content. Source devices, including media servers and head-ends like Netflix, will encode their 4K content with this new scheme. TVs must be HDCP 2.2-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 4K. Once Vertex² is an active part of your setup such issue will not bother you ever again.
no_cure –
this AV unit is AWESOME!!! If you were ever on the fence, just go ahead, do yourself a favour, and just get it…Vertex 2 lives up to its expectations, and in my humble opinions, it surpasses them! I briefly tried to setup an Integral 2…no comparison (mind you I had some HT audio issues back then, so a little unfair)
Impressions, after setting it up this evening:
A. BUILD – 10/10
It’s impressively solid, case is metal, nothing is flimsy about it. And the OLED screen is a beaut to boot..icing on the cake!
B. FUNCTIONALITY – 10/10
Plug-n-Play just works man. My setup is pretty modest:
UHD Sources:
1. ATV4k
2. Cambridge Audio CXUHD
Destinations:
1. Sony 940E (HDR + LLDV capable)
2. Krell Evolution 7073D Pre/Pro driving 5.2 channels so it’s a negative on Dolby Atmos (DTS Master HD or Dolby True HD max)
My connections:
ATV 4k -> 10ft copper -> (in 2) Vertex² (out TX0) -> 10ft copper -> Sony 940E
CXUHD-> 10ft copper -> (in 1) Vertex² (out TX0) ——————> Sony 940E
———————————-> Vertex² (Audio Out) ————–> Krell 707
Note: I don’t care for CEC or ARC…so all that is disabled at both source and Vertex 2.
I plugged all inputs and outputs per the above. Note: all my HDMI cables are 10 ft copper specked at 18 Gps/600MHz (rated but not certified). Immediately I was able to get both image and sound. Mind you, neither the picture nor the sound were at their peak straight out of the box…enter Webserver as I had to get tweaking
C. FLEXIBILITY – 10/10
As I mentioned above, I didn’t get DV nor HDR in the beginning, so I had to connect the Vertex 2 to my router (CAT5 ethernet) and open up the corresponding IP address
Getting the Webserver up and running was a breeze, just like everything else thus far.
Interesting to note that, every-time I’ve made a selection via the Webserver, within 1-2 sec it took effect
D. CLOSING NOTES:
– the OLED screen is a gem
– setting up is easy and intuitive
– it just works out of the box
– I always like a SOLID and HEAVY feel in all of my AV gear. The Vertex 2 is built better than most UDH BluRay players. I think it even weighs more than some of them despite being 4-5 times smaller in size
– it doesn’t produce any heat…unit is cool as a cucumber after hours being on
– this could be a Jedi Mind Trick the Vertex 2 is playing on me, but I think the video quality (once setup to the correct colour and rez) is better with it. Images are sharper, slightly more vivid. Regardless, I’m certainly enjoying the slight image boost
All in all: CONGRATS HDfury. Well done, an excellent product – top notch!
proza –
Received mine, super impressed.
I had Vertex, Vertex pcb2, Integral 2 and now Vertex 2, and the quality that this box is projecting is just phenomenal.
So far don’t even need the IR codes because the auto switching is just that good
Also very impressed with 2-day delivery
Scott –
OK, you guys probably have became accustom to this but I don’t care, I am an old guys trying to craft some awesome email of gratitude when words simply can not do it justice. What I am attempting to describe here is how you have me dancing with joy, speechless, with a few wow, wow, Yippys flying out of my mouth! This thing is freakin awesome and I have not done anything besides plug it in per your instructions. It has not only simplified my system config but also enhanced the usability and overall quality A/V…. and I was not expecting the super clean overlay which really knocked it out of the galaxy. Thank you!
Now that have seen first hand that the product quality is 10+ I cant wait to start digging into the software and really unleashing this beast.
Thanks again and you guys are truly rock stars