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- Page 1 View this document in HTML crestron.com/docs/9472 Product Manual HD-EARC KIT DM® Essentials 4K60 4:4:4 eARC Transmitter/Receiver Kit for HDMI®, RS-232, IR, and Analog Audio Signal Extension over CATx Cable Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Install the Device Rack Mounting Mounting Under a Table Surface Mounting Connect the Device Set the HDMI/OPTICAL Switch Observe the LED Indicators Resources Crestron Support and Training Programmer and Developer Resources Product Certificates Product Manual — Doc. 9472A Contents • iii... -
Page 4: Overview
HDMI connector of the HD-TXC-EARC transmitter. Extracting audio from the display via the eARC connection means only a single cable is required for video and bidirectional audio. An optical Product Manual — Doc. 9472A HD-EARC KIT • 1... -
Page 5: Compact, Surface-Mountable Design
HD-TXC-EARC transmitter powers both units in the kit. Note: 1. For the DM CATx cable connection, use Crestron DM-CBL-8G, Crestron DM-CBL-ULTRA, or third-party CAT5e or greater cable. To safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise that may impact performance at resolutions above 1080p, shielded cable and connectors are recommended for all applications, and are required when bundling multiple cables in a wire run. -
Page 6: Hd-Txc-Earc Rear Panel
HD-RXC-EARC device's COM port ⑤ IR IN: 2-pin terminal block connector, receives IR serial signal from a Crestron IR control port or other IR control device and transmits it to the IR OUT port of the connected HD-RXC-EARC device ⑥... -
Page 7: Hd-Rxc-Earc Front Panel
HD-TXC-EARC device's COM port ⑤ IR IN: 2-pin terminal block connector, receives IR serial signal from a Crestron IR control port or other IR control device and transmits it to the IR OUT port of the connected HD-TXC-EARC device ⑥... -
Page 8: Hd-Rxc-Earc Rear Panel
④ HDMI OUT/eARC IN Indicator: Green LED, indicates HDMI and/or eARC digital audio presence at the HDMI OUT/eARC IN port ⑤ RESET: Recessed red pushbutton, restarts the device Product Manual — Doc. 9472A HD-EARC KIT • 5... -
Page 9: Specifications
12 bit NOTES: The maximum supported resolution is 4K60 with 4:4:4 color sampling. Custom resolutions are supported at pixel clock rates up to 600 MHz. The HD-EARC KIT does not support interlaced video. Audio Input Signal Types HDMI eARC, S/PDIF Digital Formats, HDMI Dolby Digital®, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos®,... - Page 10 (1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal blocks; Comprises (1) IR input port; For connection from a Crestron IR control port or other IR signal source; Passes the IR input signal to the IR OUT port on the receiver; Supports IR up to 60 kHz IR OUT (1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal blocks;...
- Page 11 (1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal blocks; Comprises (1) IR input port; For connection from a Crestron IR control port or other IR signal source; Passes the IR input signal to the IR OUT port on the transmitter; Supports IR up to 60 kHz IR OUT (1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal blocks;...
- Page 12 Intertek® Listed for US and Canada, CE, IC, FCC Part 15 Class B digital device Notes: 1. For the DM CATx cable connection, use Crestron DM-CBL-8G, Crestron DM-CBL-ULTRA, or third-party CAT5e or greater cable. To safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise that may impact performance at resolutions above 1080p, shielded cable and connectors are recommended for all applications, and are required when bundling multiple cables in a wire run.
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Page 13: Dimension Drawings
Dimension Drawings HD-TXC-EARC HD-RXC-EARC 10 • HD-EARC KIT Product Manual — Doc. 9472A... -
Page 14: Installation
Installation Use the following procedures to install the HD-EARC KIT. In the Box Qty. Description HD-TXC-EARC, DM® Essentials 4K60 4:4:4 eARC Transmitter for HDMI®, RS-232, IR, and Analog Audio Signal Extension over CATx Cable HD-RXC-EARC, DM® Essentials 4K60 4:4:4 eARC Receiver for HDMI®, RS-232, IR, and Analog Audio... -
Page 15: Installation Guidelines
DM Essentials Cabling The DM Essentials output port (DM OUT) of the HD-TXC-EARC transmitter must be connected to the DM Essentials input port (DM IN) of the HD-RXC-EARC. For DM Essentials connections, use Crestron DM-CBL-8G, Crestron DM-CBL-ULTRA, or third-party CAT5e or higher cable (Crestron DM-CBL Series cables are sold separately). -
Page 16: Hdmi Cabling
Power Connection A 24VDC power pack is included with the HD-TXC-EARC transmitter. This power pack supplies power to both devices in the HD-EARC KIT via the DM Essentials connection. Product Manual — Doc. 9472A HD-EARC KIT • 13... -
Page 17: Install The Device
Install the Device Each component of the HD-EARC KIT may be mounted onto a flat surface, under a table, or onto a single rack rail. Rack Mounting To mount the transmitter or receiver to a single rack rail: 1. Using the four included 4-40 x 1/4 in. Phillips pan head screws, attach one of the included mounting brackets to the left or right side panel of the device. - Page 18 3. Secure the device to the rack rail using two rack mount screws (not included). Mount to a Rack Rail (HD-TXC-EARC Shown) Product Manual — Doc. 9472A HD-EARC KIT • 15...
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Page 19: Mounting Under A Table
Attach the Mounting Brackets (HD-TXC-EARC Shown) 2. Using four mounting screws (not included), attach the device to the underside of a table. Mount Under a Table (HD-TXC-EARC Shown) 16 • HD-EARC KIT Product Manual — Doc. 9472A... -
Page 20: Surface Mounting
1. Using the four included 4-40 x 1/4 in. Phillips pan head screws, attach the two included mounting brackets to the left and right side panels of the device. Attach the Mounting Brackets (HD-TXC-EARC Shown) Product Manual — Doc. 9472A HD-EARC KIT • 17... -
Page 21: Connect The Device
3/4 in. Phillips pan head screws (included), secure the device to the surface. Mount to a Surface (HD-TXC-EARC Shown) Connect the Device Make all necessary connections to the HD-EARC KIT as shown in the following diagrams: HD-TXC-EARC Front Panel Connections 18 • HD-EARC KIT... - Page 22 HD-TXC-EARC Rear Panel Connections HD-RXC-EARC Front Panel Connections Product Manual — Doc. 9472A HD-EARC KIT • 19...
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Page 23: Set The Hdmi/Optical Switch
HD-TXC-EARC. This signal will not be available from the HDMI IN/eARC OUT port of the HD-TXC-EARC. Press the RESET button on the HD-TXC-EARC once the switch is set to the desired position. The new setting will take effect after the device has rebooted. 20 • HD-EARC KIT Product Manual — Doc. 9472A... -
Page 24: Observe The Led Indicators
The device is transmitting an HDMI signal and/or receiving an eARC digital audio signal at the HDMI OUT/eARC IN connector. No AV signals are detected at the HDMI OUT/eARC IN connector. Product Manual — Doc. 9472A HD-EARC KIT • 21... -
Page 25: Resources
Resources The following resources are provided for the HD-EARC KIT. NOTE: You may need to provide your Crestron.com web account credentials when prompted to access some of the following resources. Crestron Support and Training Crestron True Blue Support Crestron Resource Library Crestron Online Help (OLH) Crestron Training Institute (CTI) Portal... - Page 26 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Product Manual — Doc. 9472A 15 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647 07/29/24 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Specifications subject to Fax: 201.767.7656 change without notice. www.crestron.com...
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