Wyrestorm EX-100-H2-EARC User manual

18Gbps 4K HDR AVX Extender with
eARC, Audio Breakout & PoE
EX-100-H2-EARC Quickstart Guide
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WyreStorm recommends reading through this document in its entirety to become familiar with the product’s features prior to starting the
installation process.
Basic Wiring Diagram
IMPORTANT! Installation Requirements
• Visit the product page to download the latest rmware, document
versions, additional documentation, and conguration tools.
• Read through the Wiring and Connections section for important wiring
guidelines before creating or choosing premade cables.
• While this product supports CEC, WyreStorm cannot guarantee
compatibility with all forms of CEC communication.
In the Box
1x EX-100-H2-EARC Transmitter
1x EX-100-H2-EARC Receiver
1x 12V DC 3A Power Supply (US/UK/EU/AU)
1x IR Receiver
1x IR Emitter
4x Mounting Brackets with screws
2x 3-pin Terminal Blocks
1x QuickStart Guide (this document)
KEY
HDMI (eARC)
Control
Power
Ethernet/AVX
Digital Audio
Transmitter Receiver
LAN
Control System
AVR
Display Device

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Wiring and Connections
WyreStorm recommends that all wiring for the installation is run and terminated prior to making connections to the switcher. Read through this section in it’s
entirety before running or terminating the wires to ensure proper operation and to avoid damaging equipment.
RS-232 Wiring
The EX-100-H2-EARC uses a 3-pin RS-232 with no hardware flow control.
Most control systems and computers are DTE where pin 2 is RX, this can vary
from device to device. Refer to the documentation for the connected device for
pin functionally to ensure that the correct connections can be made.
Refer to RS-232 Mode Settings for details on setting RS-232 modes.
3rd Party Device
Pin 1 TX (Transmit) ---> To ---> RX (Receive)
Pin 2 RX (Receive) ---> To ---> TX (Transmit)
Pin 3 G (Ground) ---> To ---> G (Ground)
WyreStorm Connector
IMPORTANT! Wiring Guidelines
• The use of patch panels, wall plates, cable extenders, kinks in cables, and
electrical or environmental interference will have an adverse effect on
signal transmission which may limit performance. Steps should be taken
to minimize or remove these factors completely during installation for best
results.
• WyreStorm recommends the use of shielded category cable to minimize
signal noise and interference.
• WyreStorm recommends using pre-terminated HDMI cables due to the
complexity of these connector types. Using pre-terminated cables will
ensure that these connections are accurate and will not interfere with the
performance of the product.
.
IR TX/RX Guidelines
• Using WyreStorm infrared emitters and receivers is the best way to ensure
that most IR coding formats are transmitted and received by the system.
Other 3rd party emitters and receivers can be used; however, these devices
must operate in the same manner as the WyreStorm devices.
• Due to differences in IR across 3rd party control systems their IR ports
should never be connected directly to a NetworkHD system as an
incompatibility may exist. WyreStorm offers a cable that compensates for
voltage differences as well adjusts for differences in the pins used within
the port. Refer to the CAB-IR-LINK product page for more information.
IR TX Port Pinout
Connection for IR TX (transmit) uses a 3.5mm (1/8in) mono plug.
Tip: Anode
Sleeve: Cathode (IR Signal)
IR RX Port Pinout
Connection for IR RX (receive) uses a 3.5mm (1/8in) stereo jack that outputs
+5V DC to power the included IR receiver.
Tip:
Ring: IR Signal
+5V DC
Sleeve: Ground (GND)

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Troubleshooting
No or Poor Quality Picture (snow or noisy image)
• Verify that power is being supplied to the transmitter and receiver.
• Verify that the AVX cable is properly terminated following EIA568B standard.
• Verify that the output resolution of the source and display is supported by
this extender.
• If transmitting 4K, verify that the HDMI cables used are 4K rated.
• Verify that all source and AVX connections are not loose and are functioning
properly
No or Intermittent 3rd party Device Control
• Verify that the IR and RS-232 cables are properly terminated following the
Wiring and Connections section.
• Verify that RS-232 modes are properly selected for the desired operation.
Refer to RS-232 Mode Settings for details.
Troubleshooting Tips:
• WyreStorm recommends using a cable tester or connecting the cable to
other devices to verify functionality.
Warranty Information
WyreStorm Technologies LLC warrants that its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a
period of ve (5) years from the date of purchase. Refer to the Product Warranty page on wyrestorm.com for more details on our limited
product warranty.
Dipswitch Settings
The dipswitches on the TX and RX allow for changing the audio
transmitting mode. Use the table to the right to congure the
extender’s audio mode based on the application’s requirement.
When setting a dipswitch setting, power off both the transmitter
and receiver before making a change. Once set, the units can be
powered back on.
Audio Formats
Function Transmitter Receiver
eARC (default)
ARC
S/PDIF Passthrough
TX De-embedding (via S/PDIF Out)
eARC ARC S/PDIF Port HDMI Passthrough
PCM ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
PCM 5.1 ✔- - ✔
PCM 7.1 ✔- - ✔
Dolby Digital ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Dolby Digital Plus ✔ ✔ -✔
Dolby TrueHD/Atmos ✔- - ✔
DTS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DTS HD ✔ ✔ -✔
DTS HD Master Audio ✔- - ✔
DTS:X ✔- - ✔

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Note: WyreStorm reserves the right to change product specication, appearance or dimensions of this product at any time without prior notice.
Specications
Audio and Video
Transmitter Receiver
Inputs 1x HDMI In: 19-pin type A 1x AVX In: 8-pin RJ-45 Female
1x S/PDIF In: Toslink Audio
Outputs 1x AVX Out: 8-pin RJ-45 Female
1x S/PDIF Out: Toslink Audio 1x HDMI Out: 19-pin type A
Output Video Encoding AVX
Encoding Data Rate 10.2Gbps
End to End Latency 10μs (micro seconds)
Audio Formats
HDMI Passthrough: 2ch Analog/PCM | Multichannel: LPCM up to DTS-X and Dolby Atmos
eARC: 2ch Analog/PCM | Multichannel: LPCM up to DTS-X and Dolby Atmos
S/PDIF: 2ch Analog/PCM | Multichannel: LPCM up to Dolby Digital 5.1
Video Resolutions (Max)
Video Resolution HDMI Cat6 Cat6a/7
1920x1080p @120Hz 12bit 7m/23ft 70m/230ft 100m/328ft
3840x2160p @60Hz 8bit 4:4:4 7m/23ft 70m/230ft 100m/328ft
3840x2160p @60Hz 12bit 4:2:2 HDR 7m/23ft 70m/230ft 100m/328ft
Note: WyreStorm recommends the use of shielded category cable to minimize signal noise and interference.
Supported Standards DCI | RGB | HDR | HDR10 | Low Latency Dolby Vision up to 60Hz | HLG | BT.2020 | BT.2100
Maximum Pixel Clock 600MHz
Communication and Control
HDMI HDMI | HDCP 2.2 | EDID | CEC Pass-through | DVI/D supported with adapter (not included)
AVX HDMI | HDCP 2.2 | EDID | Audio | 1-way PoE (TX powers RX) | Bidirectional IR/RS-232/Ethernet | CEC
IR 1x IR RX: 3.5mm (1/8in) TRS Stereo | 1x IR TX: 3.5mm (1/8in) TS Mono (Transmitter and Receiver)
RS-232 1x RS-232: 3-pin Phoenix (Transmitter and Receiver)
Ethernet 1x Ethernet: 8-pin RJ-45 Female | Bidirectional over AVX (Transmitter and Receiver)
Power
Power Supply 12V DC 3A
Max Power Consumption 24W
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32°F ~ 113°F (0°C ~ 45°C) | 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature -4°F to ~ 158°F (-20°C ~ +70°C) | 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
Maximum BTU 82 BTU/hr
Dimensions and Weight
Rack Units | Wall Box <1U
Height 25mm/0.98in
Width 215mm/8.46in
Depth 140mm/5.51in
Weight 0.79kg/1.75lbs
Regulatory
Safety and Emission CE | FCC | RCM | EAC | RoHS