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THE FIRST TRULY
USER-CONFIGURABLE
EDID EMULATOR

DVI PARROT

Brompton Technology
Brompton Technology

Winner in the projection accessories category

super high-quality, easy to use box that prevents 'display misunderstandings'

it's a priceless, simple thing

comments by the Live Design judges

WHAT IS EDID?

EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a message, normally stored in computer monitors and other display devices, that computer graphics cards use to configure their outputs.

 

Without an EDID many graphics cards will not function properly.

 

WHAT IS THE PARROT?

The DVI Parrot acts as an EDID emulator, allowing users to override the EDID that is sent from a display device to the graphics cards. This lets users force graphics cards to output in particular modes.

 

The EDID emulation also means that the display device - such as a projector or LED video wall - can be disconnected without confusing the source video equipment.

The Parrot offers complete configurable control, allowing quick and easy modification of all EDID parameters, greatly simplifying system set-up and trouble-shooting, especially of the large complex video systems that are becoming so popular.

Small and rugged – suitable for any video engineer's toolbox – the Parrot is easily configured via USB on either Windows or Mac computers.

 

The configuration software - called Parrot Trainer - allows the capture, editing, and saving of EDID data for multiple Parrots, making it ideal for systems with numerous source and display devices.

 

Once captured or created EDIDs can be saved to disk for back-up or easy transfer to other computers, for example by e-mail or USB stick.

 

DVI Parrot prevents the DVI problems that may previously have ruined a show and gives video engineers the confidence that their video equipment will behave as intended every time.

Overview
RUGGED, COMPACT DESIGN

The DVI Parrot hardware comes in a compact enclosure, with only a 28mm cable insertion / panel depth. Parrots are powered over the DVI or USB connection - no external power adapters required.

An RGB status LED provides an instant indication of the Parrot's status, and the push button switches between spoof/pass-through mode, or to automatically capture an EDID from a connected monitor.

EASY-TO-USE PARROT TRAINER SOFTWARE

 

The Parrot Trainer software, available free for Windows and Mac OS X, provides a powerful yet simple interface for controlling your DVI Parrots.

A wizard is provided to quickly create EDIDs based on standard resolutions. Advanced users can then edit any aspect of the EDID's parameters, or create EDIDs completely from scratch. EDID profiles can be saved as .edidfiles for easy sharing with other users.

Multiple DVI Parrots can easily be controlled and monitored from the interface. Buttons are provided to quickly read back an EDID from any Parrot, or a monitor attached to one of the Parrots.

An API is also provided for seamless third-party software integration.

POWERFUL YET UNOBTRUSIVE

 

DVI Parrots pass through DVI video data unaltered and its EDID management functions can be put into a bypass mode, so users needn't worry about leaving a Parrot in-line until its class-leading EDID management is required.

Both digital and analogue DVI video formats are supported, as is dual link DVI.

Features

HARDWARE SPECS

 

  • Dimensions: 56.4mm x 41.9mm x 34.1mm.

  • 28mm cable insertion / panel depth.

  • Dual-link DVI-I compatible.

  • DVI/USB powered.

  • Status LED and mode button for basic control.

  • USB type-B socket for connection to PC.

SOFTWARE SPECS

 

  • Mac OS X, Windows XP (32bit), Windows Vista (32bit), Windows 7 (32bit).

  • Free to download.

  • Connects to Parrots via USB.

  • Control of multiple Parrots supported.

  • API provided for third-party integration.

Specs

SALES

Sales

DVI Parrot is sold exclusively worldwide through TMB.

Please contact TMB with all sales enquiries.

Los Angeles

 

527 Park Avenue
San Fernando
CA 91340
USA

Tel: +1 818.899.8818
Fax: +1 818.899.8813

Beijing

No. 309, Building 6
SanLiTun NanLu
ChaoYang District
Beijing, 100027, PRC

Tel: +86 10.8492.1587
Fax: +86 10.8492.7635

New York

 

100 Asia Place
Carlstadt
NJ 07072
USA

Tel: +1 201.896.8600
Fax: +1 201.896.8601

Europe

 

21 Armstrong Way
Southall
UB2 4SD
England

Tel: +44 (0)20.8574.9700
Fax: +44 (0)20.8574.9701

Toronto

 

Unit 5, 278 Cook St.
Meaford
Ontario
N4L 1H3

Tel: +1 519.538.0888
Fax: +1 519.538.0887

Web

 

www.tmb.com

Email

 

tmb-info@tmb.com

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Phone

 

Call the TMB 24/7 support hotline:

  • Toll free from US & Canada: +1 877 TMB DUDE (862 3833)

  • International: +1 818 794 1286

Email

 

Email Brompton Technology:

DOWNLOADS​

 

Parrot Trainer software v1.0.7

Cut sheet

User manual

Assembly drawing (.pdf)

Support

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