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Earc audio-only extender

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EXT100-eARC
eARC Audio-Only Extender
User Manual
Version: V1.0.0

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  • Page 1 EXT100-eARC eARC Audio-Only Extender User Manual Version: V1.0.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ...................... 3 Overview....................3 Features ....................3 Package Contents ..................3 Specifications ................... 4 Transmission Distance ..............5 Panel Descriptions..................5 Transmitter ..................5 Receiver .................... 6 Installation and Wiring ..................8 Installation ....................8 Wiring ....................... 8 DIP Switch Settings ..................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Overview This product is an eARC audio-only extender kit. It can transmit eARC/ARC or alternative S/PDIF audio up to 100m/330ft from TV back to centralized AVR. The kit supports full eARC capabilities up to Dolby Atmos. It also supports full eARC function and is backward compatible with 5.1CH ARC. It also features bi-directional IR, RS232, and CEC pass-through between the eARC transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    2 x Micro USB to USB Type-A Cables (L=1m)  1 x IR Emitter  1 x IR Receiver  2 x 3.5mm 3-Pin Phoenix Connector  8 x Mounting Brackets (with Screws)  Specifications Technical Transmitter: 1 x HDMI OUT, 1 x UTP OUT, 1 x S/PDIF IN, 1 x IR IN, 1 x IR OUT, 1 x RS232, 1 x Micro USB (for power input) Input/Output Port Receiver:...
  • Page 5: Transmission Distance

    POWER LED On/Off: The device is powered on/off. On: UTP link is normal. LINK LED Off: No UTP link or link error. On: The eARC audio is being transmitted. eARC LED Blinking: The ARC audio is being transmitted. Off: No eARC and ARC audio are being transmitted.
  • Page 6: Receiver

    POWER LED On/Off: The device is powered on/off. On: UTP link is normal. LINK LED Off: No UTP link or link error. On: The eARC audio is being transmitted. eARC LED Blinking: The ARC audio is being transmitted. Off: No eARC and ARC audio are being transmitted.
  • Page 7 Name Description On: The S/PDIF audio is being transmitted. S/PDIF LED Off: No S/PDIF audio is being transmitted. Rear Panel Name Description Use the provided Micro USB to USB type-A cable to connect POWER with 5V power source. Connect to UTP OUT port of the transmitter. IR IN Connect to the IR receiver provided.
  • Page 8: Installation And Wiring

    Installation and Wiring Installation Warnings: Before wiring, disconnect the power from the device.  During wiring, connect and disconnect the cables gently.  Steps to install the device: Attach the installation bracket to the enclosure using the screws provided in the package separately. The bracket is attached to the enclosure as shown.
  • Page 9 CEC function should be set to enable. The extender supports two channels to output eARC/ARC audio from the connected display. Set the DIP switch of transmitter to eARC/ARC or S/PDIF channel (See “DIP Switch Settings” section). Connect the receiver’s HDMI IN port to an AV Receiver’s eARC/ARC HDMI output port.
  • Page 10 Receiver Remote Display IR Receiver eARC/ARC Transmitter Cat 5e/6 or above Receiver eARC/ARC IR emitter AV Receiver Figure 1 eARC / ARC Channel...
  • Page 11 Display Receiver Remote IR Receiver S/PDIF Transmitter Cat 5e/6 or above Receiver S/PDIF IR emitter AV Receiver Figure 2 S/PDIF Channel...
  • Page 12: Dip Switch Settings

    DIP Switch Settings Before powering on the kit, using DIP Switch on front panel of the transmitter to select the channel to output the eARC/ARC audio. Please refer to the following table to set: Transmitter Function eARC/ARC Channel (default) Down S/PDIF Channel “-“...
  • Page 13: Rs232 Pass-Through

    RS232 Pass-Through RS232 ports can be used for bi-directional RS232 signal pass-through between the transmitter and receiver. RS232 Device Transmitter RS232 Port Connected RS232 Device Pins Cat x Receiver RS232 Device...

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