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=== Rear Panel Connections and Power via Base Unit ===

Morph ~~4K's base unit includes 4~~ ports: USB-A~~, HDMI IN,~~ HDMI ~~out, and~~ USB-C~~. Even with the ability to expand more rear connections, these 4 ports are included on every unit.~~

The Morph 2K has 7 ports on the rear panel:

*SCART

*S-Video

*Triple RCA Component/Composite input

*3.5mm dual analog/digital audio input

*USB-A

*HDMI output

*USB-C

==== ~~USB-A Port~~ ====

==== SCART ====

The SCART on the Morph 2K is what's known as a "Universal" SCART port. This means it can receive all video signals formats that the Morph 2K supports. With just a passive adapter or cable, you can use the SCART port for composite, s-video, component, RGBs, or RGBHV video up to 1080p resolution. The SCART is on input port A the Morph 2K.

~~Morph 4K's base unit has 1x USB port at the rear. This port is currently unused~~, ~~but will be used in future to control AV switching hardware such as the [https://docs.pixelfx.co~~/~~infinity-switch.html Infinity Switch] (to be released).~~

==== S-Video, Y/C ====

~~==== HDMI In ====~~

The S-Video connector is used for luma and chroma (Y/C) inputs on the Morph 2K. S-Video is on input port B and uses the "AUD" 3.5mm audio connector on the rear panel. S-video shares port B with component video, only one of the two can be active at once.

~~The HDMI input port is located directly to the right of the USB port. The port is rated for the HDMI 1.4a standard and will accept up to 1080p video at 60 frames per second with a 4:4:4 color space.~~

==== Component, Y/Pb/Pr ====

Morph ~~4K's base unit has 1x HDMI~~ input ~~only~~. ~~For HDMI equipped consoles, such as Xbox 360, PS3, or consoles~~ with ~~an internal HDMI upgrade (RetroGEM)~~, ~~Morph 4K~~ can ~~accept these devices directly or in combination with an HDMI switch~~.

The 3 RCA connectors labeled Y/Pb/Pr are used for component video input on the Morph 2K. Component video is on input port B and uses the "AUD" 3.5mm audio connector on the rear panel. Component video shares port B with s-video, only one of the two can be active at once.

For devices that output an analog signal, Morph 4K can be [[Morph_4K#Rear_Panel_Connections_Expanded_via_Analog_Bridge_and_Crosspoint | expanded with two module types that accept analog inputs]] and this allows the HDMI input port availability for dedicated HDMI devices. Alternatively, Morph 4K can accept a second analog to digital scaler (i.e. [https://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php?title=~~OSSC OSSC]) as an "analog bridge" over the HDMI input port.~~

==== USB-A ====

~~An orange LED will appear when Morph detects an active HDMI input.~~ The ~~LED turns off when HDMI input is no longer detected~~.

The USB-A port can be used to power small USB accessories (500 mA), and supports a custom serial protocol to communicate with video switches like the Pixel FX Infinity Switch.

==== HDMI Out ====

The HDMI output port is located between the HDMI input port and USB-C power connector. The port is rated for the HDMI 2.0b standard and is capable of outputting up to 4K video at 60 frames per second in 4:4:4 color space. The port can also passthrough Dolby Digital (DD) & Digital Theater Systems (DTS) audio formats.

The HDMI output port is located between the HDMI input port and USB-C power connector. The port is rated for the HDMI 1.4 standard and is capable of outputting up to 1080p video at 60 frames per second in 4:4:4 color space. The port can also passthrough Dolby Digital (DD) & Digital Theater Systems (DTS) audio formats.

==== USB-C Power Connector ====

Standard USB-C power connector. Morph's base unit requires ~~a 5V power supply with at least 1.5A of current. With analog expansion cards (bridge/crosspoint), Morph will require~~ a 5V power supply with at least 2.5A of current ~~(3A recommended)~~.

Standard USB-C power connector. Morph's base unit requires a 5V power supply with at least 2.5A of current.

Note that many phone chargers may not provide consistent current and a dedicated power adapter is recommended.

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 === Rear Panel Connections and Power via Base Unit ===
-Morph 4K's base unit includes 4 ports: USB-A, HDMI IN, HDMI out, and USB-C.  Even with the ability to expand more rear connections, these 4 ports are included on every unit.
+The Morph 2K has 7 ports on the rear panel:
+*SCART
+*S-Video
+*Triple RCA Component/Composite input
+*3.5mm dual analog/digital audio input
+*USB-A
+*HDMI output
+*USB-C
-==== USB-A Port ====
+==== SCART ====
+The SCART on the Morph 2K is what's known as a "Universal" SCART port. This means it can receive all video signals formats that the Morph 2K supports. With just a passive adapter or cable, you can use the SCART port for composite, s-video, component, RGBs, or RGBHV video up to 1080p resolution. The SCART is on input port A the Morph 2K.
-Morph 4K's base unit has 1x USB port at the rear. This port is currently unused, but will be used in future to control AV switching hardware such as the [https://docs.pixelfx.co/infinity-switch.html Infinity Switch] (to be released).
+==== S-Video, Y/C ====
-==== HDMI In ====
+The S-Video connector is used for luma and chroma (Y/C) inputs on the Morph 2K. S-Video is on input port B and uses the "AUD" 3.5mm audio connector on the rear panel. S-video shares port B with component video, only one of the two can be active at once.
-The HDMI input port is located directly to the right of the USB port. The port is rated for the HDMI 1.4a standard and will accept up to 1080p video at 60 frames per second with a 4:4:4 color space.
+==== Component, Y/Pb/Pr ====
-Morph 4K's base unit has 1x HDMI input only.  For HDMI equipped consoles, such as Xbox 360, PS3, or consoles with an internal HDMI upgrade (RetroGEM), Morph 4K can accept these devices directly or in combination with an HDMI switch.
+The 3 RCA connectors labeled Y/Pb/Pr are used for component video input on the Morph 2K. Component video is on input port B and uses the "AUD" 3.5mm audio connector on the rear panel. Component video shares port B with s-video, only one of the two can be active at once.
-For devices that output an analog signal, Morph 4K can be [[Morph_4K#Rear_Panel_Connections_Expanded_via_Analog_Bridge_and_Crosspoint | expanded with two module types that accept analog inputs]] and this allows the HDMI input port availability for dedicated HDMI devices.  Alternatively, Morph 4K can accept a second analog to digital scaler (i.e. [https://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php?title=OSSC OSSC]) as an "analog bridge" over the HDMI input port.
+==== USB-A ====
-An orange LED will appear when Morph detects an active HDMI input.  The LED turns off when HDMI input is no longer detected.
+The USB-A port can be used to power small USB accessories (500 mA), and supports a custom serial protocol to communicate with video switches like the Pixel FX Infinity Switch.
 ==== HDMI Out ====
-The HDMI output port is located between the HDMI input port and USB-C power connector.  The port is rated for the HDMI 2.0b standard and is capable of outputting up to 4K video at 60 frames per second in 4:4:4 color space.  The port can also passthrough Dolby Digital (DD) & Digital Theater Systems (DTS) audio formats.
+The HDMI output port is located between the HDMI input port and USB-C power connector.  The port is rated for the HDMI 1.4 standard and is capable of outputting up to 1080p video at 60 frames per second in 4:4:4 color space.  The port can also passthrough Dolby Digital (DD) & Digital Theater Systems (DTS) audio formats.
 ==== USB-C Power Connector ====
-Standard USB-C power connector.  Morph's base unit requires a 5V power supply with at least 1.5A of current.  With analog expansion cards (bridge/crosspoint), Morph will require a 5V power supply with at least 2.5A of current (3A recommended).
+Standard USB-C power connector.  Morph's base unit requires a 5V power supply with at least 2.5A of current.
 Note that many phone chargers may not provide consistent current and a dedicated power adapter is recommended.