Simplified MFG EX2ARC User manual

EX2ARC
HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 90m Extender with
ARC, LAN, IR, and RS232
VER 1.0

Thank you for purchasing this device
The Simplified MFG EX2ARC was designed to provide years of reliable
service. At Simplified MFG we want your experience with this device to be
the best possible and are committed to helping achieve that experience.
Please read and keep this manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged
by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge
protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend
the life of your equipment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction...............................................................................
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2. Features. ....................................................................................
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3. Package Contents. .....................................................................
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4. Specifications.............................................................................
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5. Operation Controls and Functions. ............................................
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5.1 Transmitter Panel..……………………………………………………4
5.2 Receiver Panel………………………………………………………….5
5.3 Audio Output Function……………………………………………….6
5.4 IR Pin Definition…..…………………………………………………..7
5.5 IR System Diagram……………………………………………………7
6. Application Example. ................................................................. 9
7. Warranty and Contact Information……………………………………10
**Please use 568b protocol when terminating the category
cable.

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1. Introduction
The EX2ARC 18Gbps HDMI Extender can extend HDR/DolbyVision™ 4K
Audio/Video, RS-232, bi-directional IR, Audio Return, and a LAN connection
up to 295ft / 90 meters between transmitter and receiver via a single
CAT6/6a cable and supports resolutions up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4. In
addition, the transmitter can be set to extract audio from the ARC, the
S/PDIF at the RX, or from the HDMI source. Power is supplied via a single
24V power supply that can be used at either the RX or the TX.
The EX2ARC is a perfect solution for instances when you need a LAN
connection in an extender and has the added benefits of ARC, S/PDIF Audio
return from the display, and Audio extraction depending on the setting of
the function switch.
2. Features
•HDCP 2.2 / 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
•Supports the entire HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) format
•Supports video resolutions up to 4k2k@60Hz YUV 4:4:4
•Supports all HD audio formats
•Extends 4K signals up to 90m (295ft)
•Supports ARC, S/PDIF return, Audio Extraction
•Control features include CEC passthrough, bi-directional 12V IR,
RS232, and LAN pass through
•Supports HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision™ and HLG function
•Single power supply can be used at either the RX or the TX

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3. Package Contents
Qty
Item
1
18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender (Transmitter)
1
18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender (Receiver)
1
IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters)
1
20~60KHz IR Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
4
Mounting Ears
2
3-pin Phoenix connector
1
24V/1A Locking Power adapter
1
User Manual
8
Machine screws- KM3*4mm
4. Specifications
Technical
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 / 1.4
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Video Resolution
4K2K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
4K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:2
4K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:0
4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i
All PC resolutions including 1920 x 1200
Color Space RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth
8/10/12-bit (1080P60Hz, 4K30Hz, 4K60Hz YCbCr
4:2:2/4:2:0)
8-bit (4K60Hz 4:4:4 )
HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus (DD+), DTS-ES, DTS
HD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X
L/R Audio Formats
PCM 2.0
SPDIF Audio Formats
LPCM2.0, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS
ESD Protection
Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &
±4kV (Contact discharge)

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Connection
Transmitter
Inputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
Outputs: 1x HDBT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]
1x SPDIF OUT [S/PDIF]
1×L/R OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-
jack] 1×LAN [RJ45]
Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Receiver
Inputs: 1x HDBT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]
1x SPDIF IN [S/PDIF]
Outputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x LAN [RJ45]
Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
Transmitter / Receiver:
163mm (6.4”) [W] x 90mm (3.5”) [D] x 16mm
(.63”) [H]
Weight
Transmitter: 170g (6oz.), Receiver: 165g (5.8oz.)
Power Supply
Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 24V/1A (Locking connector)
Power Consumption
13 W
Operating
Temperature
32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity
20 - 90% RH (no condensation)
Resolution
Distance
4K2K
296ft /90M
1080P
328ft /100M

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TX RX
Function
ARC SPIDIF
SERVICE
Resolution /
Cable
Length
4K60 -
Feet /
Meters
4K30 -
Feet /
Meters
1080P60 -
Feet / Meters
HDMI IN / OUT
16ft / 5M
32ft / 10M
50ft / 15M
The use of “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Transmitter Panel
DC 24V HDBT OUT HDMI IN IR IN IR OUT L/R OUT SPDIF OUT RS-232
LAN
Name
Function Description
Power LED
Red LED is on when the transmitter is working.
LED is off when the transmitter is on standby.
ARC LED
Green LED is on when ARC function is turned on.
SPIDIF LED Green LED is on when SPDIF OUT port outputs the audio
signal returned from SPDIF IN on receiver.
FUNCTION Used to select ARC from Display to SPDIF/3.5mm, SPDIF at
RX to SPDIF/3.5mm, or Audio breakout from source.
SERVICE port
Firmware update port.
DC 24V
DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.
Note that the extender supports PoC function, it means that either
transmitter or receiver is connected to 24V/1A power supply, the other
doesn’t need power supply.
HDBT OUT RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT IN port of receiver
with CAT 6/6a cable.

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TX RX
Function
ARC SPIDIF
SERVICE
Green Connection
Signal Indicator
LED
(on the left side of
the HDBT OUT port)
▪Illuminated: Transmitter and Receiver are in good
connection status.
▪Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor
connection status.
▪Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
Amber Data
Signal Indicator
LED
(on the right
side of the HDBT
OUT port)
▪Illuminated: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.
HDMI IN
HDMI source input.
IR IN
IR input port for IR from Control system or remote.
IR OUT IR output port for control of source device. This IR output
signal is from IR IN port of receiver.
L/R OUT
3.5mm stereo connector for analog audio output.
SPDIF OUT
SPDIF connector for optical audio output.
RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission.
The RS-232 command will pass-through from transmitter to
receiver or receiver to transmitter.
LAN
RJ45 connector for connecting Hub or router.
5.2 Receiver Panel
DC 24V
HDBT IN
HDMI OUT IR IN IR OUT
SPDIF IN
RS-232 LAN
Name
Function Description
Power LED Red LED is on when the receiver is working.
LED is off when the receiver is on standby.
ARC LED Green LED is on when ARC function is turned on.

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SPIDIF LED
Green LED is on when SPDIF OUT port outputs the
audio signal returned from SPDIF IN on receiver.
FUNCTION Press the button to switch the output audio signal source
for SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT port.
SERVICE port Firmware update port.
DC 24V
DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.
Note that the extender supports PoC function, it means that
either transmitter or receiver is connected to 24V/1A power
supply,
the other doesn’t need power supply.
HDBT IN
RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT OUT port of
transmitter with CAT 6/6a cable.
HDMI OUT
HDMI output for display.
IR IN
IR input port for receiving the signal of IR remote.
IR OUT
IR output port for control of display device. This IR output
signal is from IR IN port of transmitter.
SPDIF IN
SPDIF connector for optical audio input.
RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission.
The RS-232 command will pass-through from transmitter to
receiver or receiver to transmitter.
LAN
Ethernet Pass through from TX
5.3 Audio Signal OutputSwitching
Switch the output audio signal source for SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT port
via the “Function” button on the panel (the corresponding LED will
illuminate). The states of ARC LED and SPDIF LED indicate the specific output
audio signal source, as shown in the table below:
ARC LED
State
SPDIF LED
State
Output Audio Signal Source for SPDIF OUT
port and L/R OUT port
On Off
The audio signal returned from HDMI IN port on
the receiver
Off On The audio signal returned from SPDIF IN port on the
receiver
Off
Off
The audio signal extracted from the transmitter

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5.4 IR Pin Definition
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition is as below:
IR BLASTER IR RECEIVER
+
-
IR SIGNAL
GROUNDING
POWER 12V
Note: IR remote sends signal at the distance of 0~5 meters / 0~8 meters
with the angle of ± 45° in vertical direction.
IR BLASTER
IR RECEIVER

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The following is IR system diagram about IR cable use method.
TV remote Remote
IR Receiver cable
CAT 5e/6 cable
Transmitter Receiver
IR Blaster cable
BRP or Streamer
TV
Note: When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the
transmission distance is 0-5 meters; when the angle between the IR receiver and
the remote control is ± 90 °, the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.
5.5 IR System Diagram

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6. Application Example
RS232 from TX Connect to TV or
Strreamer

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7. Warranty and Contact Information
Should you feel that this product does not function adequately due to
defects in materials or workmanship, we (referred to as “the warrantor”)
will, for the length of the period indicated below (starting from the
original date of the purchase) either a) repair the product with new or
refurbished parts. Or b) Replace the product with new or refurbished
product. All Simplified MFG products are covered by a 3-year PARTS
and LABOR warranty. During this period there will be no charge for unit
repair, replacement of unit components or replacement of the product if
deemed necessary. The decision to repair or replace is made by the
warrantor. The purchaser must mail in the product during the warranty
period. This limited warranty only covers the product purchased as new
and is extended to the original purchaser only. It is non-transferrable to
subsequent owners, even during the warranty period. A purchase
receipt or other proof of purchase date is required for the limited
warranty service.
Sales and Tech Support
P. 833-HDMI-411 (833-436-4411)
E. [e-mail]
Simplified MFG • 550 W Baseline Rd Ste 102-121 • Mesa AZ 85210

Simplified MFG • 550 W Baseline Road Ste 102-121 • Mesa, AZ 85210 • www.simplifiedmfg.com • 833-HDMI-411 (436-4411)
EX2ARC Quick Start Guide
• The EX2ARC transmits HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
4K up 90m (295) with Control, LAN and ARC
Functions
• Only one power supply is needed and either
end can be powered
• The EX2ARC has a multifunction button that
changed how the Optical output at the TX
operates. Function 1 = ARC from Display,
Function 2 = Optical at RX, & Function 3 =
Audio breakout of source
Up to 90m/295ft @4K
Legend
      HDMI
      AV Cat
      Network
      Audio Line
      Speaker
      Ir TX
      Ir RX
      RS232
Legend
      HDMI
      AV Cat
      Network
      Audio Line
      Speaker
      Ir TX
      Ir RX
      RS232
Optical
RS232
CAT6/6A/7/8
HDMI
LAN
HDMI SourceHDMI Source
HDMI
042042
Optical
HDMI
IR/RS232 to/
from TX
IR/RS232 to/
from RX
From LAN
To RX

EX2ARC
HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) Extenderover Category cable
with ARC/ S/PDIF Return
833-HDMI–411 (436-4411) • www.simplifiedmfg.com • 550 W Baseline Rd., Ste #102-121 • Mesa, AZ 85210
Specifications:
The EX2ARC is a HDMI over category
cable extender that supports ARC and
outputs the display’s ARC audio at the
TX via an optical S/PDIF and 3.5mm
mini jack. The display’s optical S/
PDIF can also be returned to the TX
portion and output via the optical S/
PDIF on the TX portion. The EX2ARC
supports all versions of HDR, WCG,
and the entire HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
format. Dolby+ and Atmos™ are
supported to the display, 5.1 and
down can be returned via ARC or
S/PDIF.
Features:
• HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
• HDR 8/10/10+ & Dolby Vision™ Sup-
port
• Ethernet Pass-Through
• ARC or S/PDIF from display via S/
PDIF at TX
• Single power supply (either end)
• RS232
• 2-Way 12V IR (kit included)
• 90m (295ft) Transmission distance
• Supports HBR (High Bit Rate Audio)
• Supports all versions of Multi-Channel
Audio to display, supports Toslink
back to TX/Rack
Technical
HDMI
Compliance HDMI 2.0b
HDCP
Compliance HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth 18 Gbps
Video
Resolutions
up to 4K2K@50/60Hz(YUV4:4:4),4K2K@30Hz,1080P@120Hz,
and 1080P 3D@60Hz
Color Space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth 10-bit, 12-bit
HDMI Audio
Formats
(Pass-through)
LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
ESD Protection Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV
(contact discharge)
Connections
Inputs
TX: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x LAN connection [RJ45]
1x RS232 [Phoenix jack]
1x Service [Mini-USB jack
RX: 1x HDBaseT In [RJ45]
1x Optical S/PDIF
1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS232 [Phoenix jack]
1x Service [Mini-USB jack]
Outputs
TX: 1x HDMI Type A [19 pin female]
1x LAN connection [RJ45]
1x Optical S/PDIF
1x HDBaseT Out [RJ45]
1x IR OUTPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
RX: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Mechanical
Housing Metal Enclosure
Color Black
Dimensions 163mm [6.375”] x 90mm [3.5”] x 16mm [0.625”]
Weight TX 170g [6oz.] RX 165g [5.8oz.]
Power Supply
Input: AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 24V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power
Consumption 18W (Max)
Operation
Temperature 32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Storage
Temperature -4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative
Humidity 20 - 90% RH (no condensation)

At the TX end:
Is everything connected (Cat, HDMI, Power etc)?
Is the HDMI cable in the HDMI input of the TX? We often
use a loop out, make sure the input is not in this port.
What are the lights where the Cat cable plugs into doing?
Is the Green Lit Solid?
Yes, good! Flashing or off
the category cable is poor.
This can be the termination
(check the manual for wiring
termination), poor wire, or
interference from being run
poorly
Is the Amber Lit Solid?
Yes good! Flashing slowly
means no HDCP, off means
no signal at HDMI port(s)
How to use and trouble shoot
Simplified MFG Extenders
Typical Extender use
At the RX end:
Is the Green Lit Solid?
Yes, good! Flashing or off
the category cable is poor.
This can be the termination
(check the manual for wiring
termination), poor wire, or
interference from being run
poorly
Is the Amber Lit Solid?
Yes good! Flashing slowly
means no HDCP, off means
no signal at HDMI port(s)
Other Techniques:
Make the circuit simpler. Move the source near the
display or the display near the source and see if it
works with a short HDMI cable. You can use this to
verify the HDMI cables work as well. Add components
until the system fails.
Use a known working run of category cable across the
floor and see if behavior changes.
It is often the case that the display’s setting can cause
odd/poor behavior. Consult the display’s tech
resources. Also, it is possible we have seen the issue
and may have a tech paper on this.
Not a bad idea to keep the following on your service
vehicle:
• Test source like an AppleTV or signal generator
• Known working HDMI cables
• Known working terminated Category cable
• SP12S splitter for clocking issues, etc.
Simplified MFG • 550 W Baseline Road Ste 102-121 • Mesa, AZ 85210 • www.simplifiedmfg.com • 833-HDMI-411 (436-4411)