Introduction

The Atlona Rondo 448 (AT-RON-448) is a 1×8 HDMI distribution amplifier for high dynamic range (HDR) formats. Part of the comprehensive family of Atlona 4K HDR integration products, it is HDCP 2.2 compliant and supports 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, as well as HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps. The Rondo 448 is ideal for applications requiring the latest as well as emerging 4K/UHD and HDR sources and displays. This Rondo Series HDMI distribution amplifier includes EDID management features, front panel LED indicators for power and signal status, audio de-embedding to analog and coaxial S/PDIF audio outputs, and the capability to cascade several units without compromising performance.

The Rondo 448 is designed to deliver dependable, pristine-quality image presentations in commercial and residential applications. It includes Atlona's award-winning 10 year limited product warranty and customer support services, so that integrators can specify, purchase, and install with confidence.

Highlights

• 1×8 HDMI distribution amplifier
• 4K/UHD capability @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, plus support for HDR formats
• HDCP 2.2 compliant
• EDID management
• Supports cascading up to eight units
• Audio de-embedding

Application

• Residential installations - The Rondo 448 is designed for AV systems with the latest UHD and HDR sources such as Ultra HD Blu-ray players, plus compatible televisions and projectors.
• TV showrooms - The Rondo 448 can be used for reliable content distribution to televisions, to properly demonstrate the quality and appeal of 4K and HDR programming.
• Professional AV applications - Atlona 4K HDR products are ideal for full-motion, highly detailed 4K graphics presentations for visualization, 3D renderings, simulations, and more.

Features

1×8 HDMI distribution amplifier

• Delivers high performance, reliable HDMI signal distribution
• Easy to install and deploy in commercial and residential applications

4K/UHD capability @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, plus support for HDR formats

• Ideal for new and emerging 4K/UHD and HDR-capable sources and displays
• Compatible with 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision @ 60 Hz, as well as HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) for 60p HDR broadcast services

HDCP 2.2 compliant

• Adheres to latest specification for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
• Allows protected content stream to pass between devices

EDID management

• Manages EDID communications with the source through a display's EDID or internally stored EDID
• Ensures desired audio formats and video resolutions are provided to the AV system

Supports cascading up to eight units

• Combine multiple Rondo 448 and other Rondo Series distribution amplifiers without compromising performance or reliability
• System designs and configurations can easily be adapted or modified as needed

HDMI audio de-embedding

• Extracts HDMI two-channel PCM audio to the unbalanced analog stereo output, and two-channel PCM or multi-channel bitstream audio to the coaxial S/PDIF digital output
• Provides an additional integration option for AV receivers and whole-house audio systems

Multi-channel audio compliant

• Passes through multi-channel audio formats from the HDMI input
• Supports PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X

Field-updatable firmware

• Device can be updated in the field via USB port

Front panel power and signal status LEDs

• LED indicators provide power and HDMI input / output signal status information
• Provides easy setup and troubleshooting

Rack-mountable 1U, full rack width enclosure

• Installs easily in rack mounted systems with included 19" rack mount brackets
• Reduces installation time and cost

Included accessories

• Installation guide, rack mounting brackets, and external universal power supply

Award-winning 10 year limited product warranty

• Ensures long-term product reliability and performance in residential and commercial systems
• Specify, purchas

Technical Specifications

Video
HDMI Specification	HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
TMDS Clock	600 MHz
UHD/HD	4096×2160(DCI)@60/30/24 Hz, 3840×2160(UHD)@60/50/24/25/30 Hz, 1080p@23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 Hz, 1080i@25/29.97/30 Hz, 720p@30/50/59.94/60 Hz
VESA	2560×2048, 2560×1600, 2048×1536, 1920×1200, 1680×1050, 1600×1200, 1600×900, 1440×900,1400×1050, 1366×768, 1360×768, 1280×1024, 1280×800 1280×768, 1152×768, 1024×768, 800×600,640×480
Color Space	YUV, RGB
Chroma Subsampling	4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
Color Depth	8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
HDR	HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), and Dolby Vision @ 60Hz
Audio
Pass-through	PCM 2Ch, LPCM 5.1, LPCM 7.1, Dolby Digital®, DTS® 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Sample Rate	32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Bit Rate	up to 24-bit
Connectors
HDMI IN	1 - Type A, 19-pin female
HDMI OUT	8 - Type A, 19-pin female
ANALOG OUT	1 - captive screw, 5-pin
S/PDIF OUT	1 - RCA-type, female
FW	1 - Mini-USB, Type-A
MAIN	1 - locking connector, female
BACKUP	1 - locking connector, female
Indicators and Controls
Power LED Indicators	2 - LED, red (M, B)
Output LED Indicators	8 - LED, blue ( 1 - 8)
EDID LED Indicators	2 - LED, blue (INT, LEARN)
EDID	1 - momentary, tact-type
Resolution / Distance
HDMI In/Out @ 4K	up to 5 meters	up to 15 feet
HDMI In/Out @ 1080p	up to 10 meters	up to 30 feet
Power	Input: AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz Output: DC 5V
Consumption	6.75 W
Safety	CE, FCC, cULus
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C	32°F to 122°F
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C	-4°F to 140°F
Operating Humidity (RH)	20 to 90% non-condensing
Chassis
Dimension (H x W x D)	44 x 433.8 x 255 (mm)	1.73 x 17.07 x 10.03 (inch)
Weight	2.78 kg	6.13 lbs
Safety	CE, RoHS, FCC