KanexPro HAECOAX2 User manual

HAECOAX2 - 4K Compliant Audio De-Embedder
Extract multi-channel audio from HDMI 4K Devices
User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual
for future reference.
Introduction
The KanexPro HAECOAX2 is a 4K compliant audio de-embedder that extracts the audio from HDMI
signal and provides outputs for analog stereo using 3.5mm head phone jack and digital TOSLINK
audio. It will also De-embed audio with or without HDMI output connected to a display.

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Features
HDMI Audio De-embedding –Analog Stereo & TOSLINK digital Audio
Supports 4K, 1080p/60 and 3D
De-embeds audio with or without HDMI output connected to a display
Supports Color depths of 8,10, 12 & 16 bits
Automatic input cable equalization
Front panel Micro-USB for power
Converts 2CH from 24-bit up to 192 kHz audio
Supports 3D & CEC pass-through
Supports selectable audio through switching
HDMI audio output: PCM 2, 5.1, 7.1, Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, D-TrueHD, and DTS-HD
Compliant with HDMI 1.4a, CTS 1.4a, DVI 1.0 & VESA DisplayPort 1.1a standards.

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Package
1 x HDMI Audio De-embedder
1 x USB Cable (standard to mini)
Operation Manual
Specifications
oFrequency/Bandwidth: 2.97Gbps
oInput Ports: 1 x HDMI Female ports.
oOutput port: 1 x HDMI Female port, 1x Toslink, 1x 3.5mm stereo jack
oHDMI Audio Output: PCM2, 5.1, 7.1CH, Dolby 5.1, DTS5.1, D-TrueHD, DTS-HD
oPower Supply: Via USB POWER
oESD Protection: Human Body Model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)
± 4kV (contact discharge)

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oDimensions (mm): 60 (D) x 55 (W) x 20 (H)
oWeight (g): 40 (1.4 ounces)
oOperating Temperature: 0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F
oStorage Temperature: -20˚C ~ 60˚C / -4˚F ~ 140˚F
Operation controls and Functions
1. USB Power: Connect the USB Cable to source USB port for power in.
2. EDID Switch: Press this switcher & select the 2.0CH, 5.1CH,TV EDID to source.
3. POWER LED: This red LED illuminate when the device is connected with power supply.

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4. HDMI input: This port is where you connect the HDMI source output from Blu-ray, PS4, Set-top
Box or PC/ Laptop.
5. HDMI OUT: This port is where you connect the HDTV or monitor with HDMI cable for input
source display.
6. Toslink OUT: This slot is where you connect to the audio amplifier with optical fiber cable.
7. AUDIO OUT: This slot is where you connect to the speaker with 3.5mm earphone cable.
Application Example
1. Connect a source such as a Blu-Ray Player, game console, A/V Receiver, Cable or Satellite Receiver,
etc. to the audio extractors HDMI input.
2. Connect a display such as a TV or Projector to the HDMI output on the extractor. Connect the Toslink
out to digital audio amplifier and stereo out to headphone or analog audio amplifier.
3.Power on the device and display.

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Attention: If HDMI source power is not enough, the converter may display a flickering or intermittent
dropout that means an external power of 5V, 1 amp will be needed via USB to use the de-embedder.
USB to barrel cable is supplied.
Application Diagram

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Warranty
KanexPro® warrants that (a) its products (the “Product”) will perform greatly in agreement with the
accompanying written materials for a period of 36 months from the date of receipt (3 years) and (b)
that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service
for a period of 1 year.
Customer Remedies:
KanexPro entire liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy shall be, at KanexPro option, either return of
the price paid for the product, or repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet this Limited
Warranty and which is returned to KanexPro with a copy of customers’ receipt. This Limited Warranty is
void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement
Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period of 3 years, whichever is
longer.

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No other warranties:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KANEX DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT
AND ANY RELATED WRITTEN MATERIALS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMERS SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS. CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS DEPENDING ON THE JURISDICTION.
No Liability for Damages:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KANEX BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF KANEX HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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