Simplified MFG EXeARC1 User manual

EXeARC1
HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
Extender set with eARC/ARC
VER 1.0

Thank you for purchasing the EXeARC1
At Simplified MFG, we strive to make reliable cutting-edge devices and the
EXeARC1 is the result of a commitment to deliver cutting-edge devices first.
First means nothing if it is not reliable. The EXeARC1 was constructed with
the highest grade components available and should provide years of
reliable service. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
The EXeARC1 is designed to operate in the HDMI realm with an external
24V supply at one end. The supply is very robust, but a surge device is
always good insurance in electrically active storms or areas where the
power grid is unreliable. If connected to satellite or cable boxes, the
HDSURGE is recommended to prevent surges through the HDMI cable.
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 IR Pin Definition…………………………………………………………………6
6. Application Example. .........................................................................
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7.
Warranty…………………………………………………………………………..9
8.
Contact…………………………………………………………………………….9

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1. Introduction
The EXeARC1 is the world’s first eARC HDMI extender kit on category cable. It
is designed to return eARC or ARC via the HDMI cable plugged into the TX
portion of the extender set. The EXeARC1 supports the HDMI2.0b format
(18Gbps) HDR/HDR+/DolbyVision® You can now return Dolby+/Atmos to the
AVR from the display. The EXeARC1 also transmits RS232 and 2-Way 12V IR
signals as well. The device is powered on a single end (either TX or RX) with a
24V 1A supply.
2. Features
•eARC and ARC is fully supported
•HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
•HDCP 2.2 / 1.4 compliant
•Video resolution up to 4K2K@50/60Hz4:4:4
•HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, HLG are supported
•50m (165ft) of transmission distance on single Cat5e/6/6a
•eARC supports audio formats: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby
True HD, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD master
audio, DSD
•ARC supports PCM2.0- 32K,44.1K, 48K. DTS5.1- 32K, 44.1K, 48K.
Dolby 5.1- 32K,44.1K, 48K
•2-Way 12V IR, RS232, & CEC
•24V Single end power (either RX or TX)

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3. Package Contents
Qty
Item
1
18Gbps 50M /W eARC Extender (Transmitter)
1
18Gbps 50M /W eARC Extender (Receiver)
2
IR Blaster Cable (1.5 meters)
2
20~60KHz IR Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
4
Mounting Ears
2
3-pin Phoenix Connector
1
24V/1A Locking Power Supply
1
User Manual
4. Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Video Resolution
480i ~1080p50/60Hz, 4Kx2K@24/30Hz,
4k2k@60Hz
Color Space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2. YUV 4:2:0
Color Depth
8/10/12-bit (1080P60Hz)
8-bit (4K60Hz)
Audio Formats
supported by HDMI
OUT port
PCM2.0 32K,44.1K,48K.
DTS 5.1 32K, 44.K,48K
Dolby 5.1 32K, 44.1K 48K
Audio Formats
supported by Audio
OUT port
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS,
DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD
Master Audio, DSD
ESD Protection
Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &
±4kV (Contact discharge)

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Connection
Transmitter
Input: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
Output: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x CAT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]
Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
1x SERVICE [Micro USB, Update port]
Receiver
Input: 1x CAT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]
Output: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]
1x SERVICE [Micro USB, Update port]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
Transmitter / Receiver:
150mm (6”) [W] x 105.7mm (4.26”) [D] x 20mm
(.79”) [H]
Weight
Transmitter: 428g (15oz.), Receiver: 424g (15oz.)
Power Supply
Input: AC100~240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC
24V/1A
(US/EU standards CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption
12 W
Oper.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
164ft / 50M
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.

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SERVICE
5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Transmitter Panel
1 2
TX RX
1
DC 24V
HDMI IN Audio OUT IR IN IR OUT
RS 232
0
MODE
3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Power LED
Illuminated Red when power is applied
2
SERVICE port
Firmware update port.
3DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power supply input port.
Note that the extender supports POC function, it means that
either transmitter or receiver is powered on by 24V/1A power
adapter, only one end needs a power supply.
4CAT OUT
RJ45 connector for connecting the CAT IN port of receiver
with a CAT 5e/6/6A cable.
5
Connection
Signal
Indicator LED
(Green)
▪Illuminated: Transmitter and Receiver are
connected.
▪Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected well.
▪Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
6
Data Signal
Indicator LED
(Yellow)
▪Illuminated: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.
7
HDMI IN
Connect HDMI source to this input port.
8Audio OUT
Audio output port, connect to amplifier, monitor or TV.
▪When eARC/ARC function is turned on, Audio OUT outputs
the audio returned from the HDMI OUT port of the receiver;
▪When eARC/ARC function is turned off, Audio OUT outputs
the audio extracted from the HDMI IN port of the
transmitter.
CAT OUT

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SERVICE
1
2
TX RX
DC 24V
HDMI OUT
IR IN IR OUT RS-232
3 4 5 6
7
8
9
10
9
IR IN
IR input port for receiving the signal of IR remote.
10 IR OUT IR output port for control of source device. This IR output
signal is from the IR IN port of the receiver.
11 RS-232
3-pin Phoenix connector, connect to a PC or control system
for RS-232 command pass-through.
12
MODE switch
Use the switch to set different application scenarios:
11: eARC mode under amplifier control, the TV connected to
the receiver supports CEC control, but the Audio OUT doesn’t
support CEC control.
01: eARC/ARC mode under extender control, both the TV
connected to the receiver and the Audio OUT support CEC
control.
00: ARC mode under amplifier control, the TV connected to
the
receiver supports CEC control, but the Audio OUT doesn’t
support CEC control.
10: eARC/ARC is unsupported.
5.2 Receiver Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Power LED
Red LED will be on when the receiver is powered on.
2
SERVICE port
Firmware update port.
3DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power supply input port.
Note that the extender supports POC function, it means that
either transmitter or receiver is powered on by 24V/1A power
adapter, the other one doesn’t need power supply.
4CAT IN
RJ45 connector for connecting the CAT OUT port of
transmitter with a CAT 5e/6 cable.
CAT IN

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5
Connection
Signal
Indicator LED
(Green)
▪Illuminated: Transmitter and Receiver are
connected
▪Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are not
connected well.
▪Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
6
Data Signal
Indicator LED
(Yellow)
▪Illuminated: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.
7
HDMI OUT
HDMI signal output port. Connect to TV or amplifier.
8
IR IN
IR input port for receiving the signal of IR remote.
9IR OUT
IR output port for control of source device. This IR output
signal is from the IR IN port of the transmitter.
10
RS
-232 3-pin Phoenix connector, connect to a PC or control system
for RS-232 command pass-through.
5.3 IR Pin Definition
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition is as below:
IR Receiver IR Blaster
IR Blaster Signal
Power
NC
IR Signal
Power
Grounding
IR Blaster
IR Receiver

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The following is IR system diagram about IR cable use method.
IR Remote
CAT 5e/6 cable
IR Receiver cable
IR Remote
TX RX
1
TX RX
DC 24V
HDMI IN Audio OUT IR IN IR OUT RS-232
0
MODE
DC 24V
HDMI OUT
IR IN IR OUT RS-232
Transmitter Receiver
IR Blaster cable
4K Source
Display
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.
CAT OUT
CAT IN

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6. Application Example
Transmitter
TX RX
1
DC 24V
LAN
HDMI IN Audio OUT IR IN IR OUT
RS-232
0
MODE
Control System
Power Supply
AVR
IR Blaster
IR Receiver
CAT 5e/6 cable
UHDTV
IR Receiver
IR Blaster
Receiver
TX RX
DC 24V
HDMI OUT
IR IN IR OUT RS-232
Power Supply
UHDTV
CAT IN
CAT

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7. Warranty
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.
8. Contact
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)
EXeARC1 Quick Start Guide
• The EXeARC1 is the world’s first HDMI2.0b
(18Gbps) 4K HDR extender that supports
eARC audio return on the HDMI input for
seamless “HDMI cable” type of use.
• Backwards compatible with ARC
• Only one power supply is needed and
either end can be powered
• The EXeARC1 supports RS232 and 2-Way
12V IR for control as well
Up to 50m/164ft @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
CAT6/6A/7/8
HDMI
RS232
042042
AVR with eARC
Display with eARC
HDMI
Dolby+/Atmos
Dolby+/Atmos
IR/RS232 to/
from TX
IR/RS232 to/
from TX

How to extract audio
from HDMI
Sound BarSound Bar
HDMI Cable or Extender
Stereo or up to 5.1 Audio AUDEX1 HDMI
Optical or Stereo
1. Audio Extraction with no conversion. AUDEX1
extracts the audio in the format sent up to 5.1
2. Audio Extraction with down conversion. DAC1
extracts the audio from any format and down
converts it to stereo
HDMI Cable or Extender
with any audio format DAC1 HDMI
Sound BarSound Bar
Optical or Stereo
3. Audio Extraction with no conversion via audio
breakout on RX of EX1L HDMI Extender
Category cable EX1L RX
EX1L RX
HDMI HDMI
Sound BarSound Bar
Optical or Stereo
4. Fully uncompressed audio extraction from display
back to AVR via eARC (including Atmos)
Category cable
full uncompressed
audio returns from
display
EXeARC1 RX
EXeARC1 TX
HDMI HDMI
5. Several sources, no AVR audio extraction at
display to soundbar via SW4:1
Blu-RayBlu-Ray
STBSTB
SW4:1
Up to 4 inputs
Sound BarSound Bar
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
Optical or Stereo
Note: SW4:1 does not convert audio
Can be switched automatically or with IR remote
also supports ARC from display

EXeARC1
HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) Extender
over Category cable with ARC/
eARC
833-HDMI–411 (436-4411) • www.simplifiedmfg.com • 550 W Baseline Rd., Ste #102-121 • Mesa, AZ 85210
Specifications:
The EXeARC1 is the first HDMI over
category cable extender that supports
both eARC and ARC through the
HDMI port. The EXeARC1 supports
all versions of HDR, WCG, and the
entire HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) format.
Dolby+ and Atmos™ are supported
from the display’s eARC output to the
HDMI input of the TX (works like an
HDMI cable would). Other features
include single ended power (either
end), Bi-Directional 12V IR, & RS232.
Features:
• HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
• HDR 8/10/10+ & Dolby Vision™
Support
• eARC/ARC through HDMI
• Single power supply (either end)
• RS232
• 2-Way 12V IR (kit included)
• 50m (164ft) Transmission distance
• Supports HBR (High Bit Rate
Audio)
• Supports all versions of Multi-
Channel Audio
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 Digi-
tal+, 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 RS232 [Phoenix jack]
1x Service [Mini-USB jack
RX: 1x HDBaseT In [RJ45]
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 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 150mm [5.875”] x 107mm [4.25”] x 19mm [0/75”]
Weight Combined 849g (1lb, 14oz.)
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)