SIMPLIFIED MFG EXARC HDMI 2.0b 18Gbps 40m HDMI Extender User Manual

EXARC HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 40m
HDMI Extender with ARC and
Optical audio return
User Manual
VER 2.1

EXARC HDMI 2.0b 18Gbps 40m HDMI Extender

Thank you for purchasing this product
The Simplified MFG EXARC is designed to provide years of reliable service. At Simplified MFG, we want the experience with this device to be the best possible and are committed to helping achieve that experience.

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 to protect and extend the life of your equipment. A HDSURGE is highly recommended on cable and satellite boxes.

Introduction

The EXARC can extend an HDMI2.0b (18Gbps) high-definition audio and video signal and two-way IR up to 40 meters (132 feet) over a single Cat5e/6/7 cable, while simultaneously transmitting ARC or optical S/PDIF signals from the RX back to the TX. The EXARC supports resolutions up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4, up to 18Gbps, and HDCP 2.2/1.4. In addition, the EXARC extender is equipped with two-way IR and RS232 which allows for source and display control.
The EXARC extender is a great way to bring audio back from the display to the TX end either through the HDMI (ARC) or via optical S/PDIF. This transmission is independent of the AV and control features.

Features

• HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Supports input and output video resolution up to 4k2k@60Hz 4:4:4 up to 18Gbps
• Supports HDR/HDR+/Dolby Vision™
• Distance up to 131ft/40m @ 4k – 230ft/70m @1080p
• Brings ARC or optical S/PDIF from RX back to TX
• Outputs ARC audio through optical S/PDIF and/or HDMI
• Two-way 12V IR transmission and RS232 pass through
• Single power supply – can be powered from either the RX or TX

Package Contents

• 1× HDMI 18Gbps transmitter
• 1× HDMI 18Gbps receiver
• 1× IR Blaster (1.5m length)
• 1× 20~60KHz IR Receiver (1.5m length)
• 1× 24V/1A Locking Power supply
• 2 x 3 Conductor Phoenix connectors
• 4× Mounting Ears
• 1× User Manual

Specifications

Technical

HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 18Gbps
HDR Formats| HDR/HDR10+/Dolby Vision™
Video Resolution| Up to 4K60Hz 4:4:4
Color Space| RG8 / YCbC:r 4:4:4, YCbC:r 4:2:2/4:2:0, YUV 4:4:4
Color Depth| 8/10/12-bit (1080P60Hz, 4K301-1z, 4K60Hz YCbC:r 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 True HD, Dolby Digital Plus (DD+), DTS-ES, DTS HD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X
ARC Audio Formats| Dolby Digital 5.1 and down, DTS 5.1, KM 2.0
S/PDIF Audio Formats| Dolby Digital 5.1 and down, DM 5.1, KM 2.0
ESD Protection| Human body model — t8kV (Air-gap discharge) 84±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connections
Transmitter| Inputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1 x IR in [3.5mm Stereo mini jack] 1x SERVICE [Micro USB, update port] Outputs: 1x IR out [3.5mm stereo mini jack] 1 x Optical (S/PDIF) audio port
1x HD Base T out [RJ45, 8-pin female] Control: 1x 3 Conductor Phoenix connector
Receiver| Inputs: 1x HD Base T in [R345, 8-pin female] 1x IR in [3.5mm Stereo mini jack] 1 x Optical (S/PDIF) audio port
1x SERVICE [Micro USB, Update port] Outputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1 x IR out [3.5mm Stereo mini jack] Control: 1x 3 Conductor Phoenix connector
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| Transmitter / Receiver: 140mm/5.5″ [W] x 65mm/2.56″ (DI x 18mm/.70° [H]
Weight| Transmitter: 2359/8.3oz., Receiver 239g/8.43oz.
Power Supply| Input: AC 100 – 240V 50/60Hz Output: DC 24V/1A
Power Consumption| 9.6W (Max)
Op. Temperature| 32 – 104°F / 0 – 40°C
Storage Temperature| -4 – 140°F / -20 – 60°C
Relative Humidity| 20 – 90% RH (no condensation)

Operation Controls and Functions

5.1 Transmitter Panel

Projector with an HDMI cable.
2| S/PDIF In| Connect to optical output of display, the signal will output at the S/PDIF on the TX
3| HD Base T In| Connects to the TX HD Base T output via category cable
4| Power LED (Green)| The LED will illuminate when the receiver is powered on. It also indicates the connection from TX to RX
5| Data signal LED (Orange)| The LED will illuminate when the transmitter and the receiver have signal transmission (link).
6| IR In| Connect to wideband IR Receiver. The IR signal will be transmitted to the IR Out port of the transmitter.
7| IR Out| The IR from the TX IR In will be transmitted through the IR blaster connected here.
8| RS232 (3-PIN Phoenix)| Connect to third-party control system for 2-way RS232 communication with the RS232 connection at the RX
9| DC 24V| Plug DC 24V/1A power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to an AC outlet.
( Note: The EXARC can be powered from either the RX or the TX by 24V/1A power adapter, only one supply is needed)

The audio selection switch is set to HDMI ARC, in this position, the audio from the ARC /ARC input on the display will be output via HDMI in or optical out on the TX. In SPDIF IN position, the ARC is disabled and the optical from the RX is sent to the TX instead of ARC.
5.3 IR PIN Definition

IR Use Example:

Application Example

Note that the optical S/PDIF on the RX will output the ARC or the S/PDIF from the display. ARC audio has a higher bandwidth than optical however, CEC issues may necessitate the use of the optical instead of the ARC. Also, ARC is backwards compatible with  ARC. On some displays, CEC may cause issues and ARC will not operate without CEC. Put the display in  ARC mode and this should solve the issue and pass ARC without CEC.

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 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.

Contact Information

Sales and Tech Support
P. 833-HDMI-411 (833-436-4411)
E. info@simplifiedmfg.com 
Simplified MFG • 550 W Baseline Rd Ste 102-121 • Mesa AZ 85210
© Copyright Simplified MFG 2023

• The EXARC is a 40m HDMI 2.0b (18Gbp)/ 70m 1080p HDR Extender that supports ARC and return audio via optical S/PDIF.
• ARC is output via HDMI port or optical S/PDIF port on the TX unit
• IR and RS232 commands are sent to and from both the TX and the RX allowing IR and RS232 to be sent from source end to display and/or from display end to source end

How to use and trouble shoot Simplified MFG Extenders

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)
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 Apple TV or signal generator
•  Known working HDMI cables
•  Known working terminated Category cable
•  SP12S splitter for clocking issues, etc.

EXARC
HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) Extender over Category cable with ARC

The EXARC is a HDMI over category cable extender that supports ARC through the HDMI port or through the optical S/PDIF port on the TX. It can also be used as optical to optical. The optical content is independent of the AV going to the display. The EXARC supports all versions of HDR, WCG, and the entire HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) format. Other features in- clued single ended power (either end), Bi- Directional 12V IR, & RS232. Distance at 4K is 50m (164ft.).

Features:

• HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
• HDR 8/10/10+ & Dolby Vision™ Support
• ARC through HDMI or S/PDIF
•  Single power supply (either end)
•  RS232
• 2-Way 12V IR (kit included)
• 50m (164ft) Transmission distance
• Supports HBR (High Bit Rate Audio)
• 3-Year Warranty

Technical

HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 18 Gbps
Video Resolutions| up to 4K2K950/6012 (YUV4:4:4),4K2K@3012,1080P9120Hz, and 1080P 3DLebOttz
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth| 10-bit, 12-bit
HOW Audio Formats| LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+, Dolby True lid, DTS-HO Master Audio, Dotiy Aires, DTS.X
ARC Audio Formats| Dolby Digital 5.1 and down, OTS 5.1, and P01 2.0
S/POIF Audio Formats| Dolby Digital 5.1 and down, DTS 5.1, and PO4 2.0
(SD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4W (contact do charge)
Connections|
TX| Inputs: 1x MIMI Type A [19-pi1 female] 1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini- Jack] Ix MICRO USB Service pat
Outputs: 1x IR Out [3.5mm mini Jack
1x Optical (S/PDIF) audio port
1x HD Base T out [RJ-45, 8-Pin Female] Control: Ix 3-PIN Phoenix connector
RX| Inputs: I x HD Base T In (F0-45, 8-Pin Female] 1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo mini-Jack] lx Optical (S/PDIF) abilo port
1x MICRO USB Service pat
Outputs: Ix MOM! Type A [19-pin female] 1x IR Cot [3.5mm mini pdc] Control: lx 3-PIN Phoenix connector
Mechanical|
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Mack
Dimensions| 140mm [Sr] x 65mm [2.561 x lanai [0/7]
Weight| TX: E35g/8.3oz, RX: 239gf8.43oz.
Power Supply| Input: AC100 – 240V 50/6012
Output: DC 24V/1A (US/E1.1 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 condensabon)

833-HDMI–411 (436-4411)
www.simplifiedmfg.com
550 W Baseline Rd., Ste #102-121
Mesa, AZ 85210

Documents / Resources

| SIMPLIFIED MFG EXARC HDMI 2.0b 18Gbps 40m HDMI Extender [pdf] User Manual
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