C4i HDC-SWB11A 4K HDMI ARC/eARC Audio Adapter User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- C4i
Table of Contents
4K HDMI ARC/eARC
Audio Adapter
User Manual
VER 1.0
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.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of
surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend
the life of your equipment.
Introduction
This 4K HDMI ARC/eARC Audio Adapter is capable to output Dolby Atmos audio from an external HDMI source to eARC/ARC sound systems. Since compliant with audio formats such as LPCM, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio, this adapter is a perfect solution for connecting SONOS ARC/BOSE 500/BOSE 700 Soundbars and other eARC/ARC audio/video receivers. It also provides a dedicated HDMI output port for outputting audio only when connecting with legacy AVR without eARC/ARC function.
Features
- HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.3 compliant
- Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
- Support video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz with 24-bit RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4
- Support HDR, HDR10, HDR10+,Dolby Vision, and HLG pass-through
- Support HDMI audio formats: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
- Perfect solution for SONOS ARC/BOSE 500/BOSE 700 Soundbars and other eARC/ARC audio/video receivers
- Dedicated HDMI port for outputting audio only when connecting with legacy AVR without eARC/ARC function
- Build-in Equalizer, Retiming, and Driver
- Auto EDID management
- Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
- 1 × 4K HDMI ARC/eARC Audio Adapter
- 1 × 5V/1A American Standard Power Adaptor
- 1 × User Manual
Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth| 18Gbps
Video Resolution| Up to 4K2K@60Hz with 24-bit RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4
Color Depth| 8-bit,10-bit,12-bit
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:2:2, YCbCr_4:2:0
HDMI Audio Formats| LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX,
DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
Connection
Input| 1xHDMI IN [Type A, 19-pin female]
Output| 1xHDMI SOUND BAR [Type A, 19-pin female] 2xHDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin
female]
Control| 1 xSERVICE [Micro USB, Update port]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Silkscreen Color| Black
Dimensions| 120mm (W) x 70mm (D) x 16mm (H)
Weight| 210g
Power Supply| DC 5V/1A
Power Consumption| 2.28W (Max)
Operation Temperature| 0°C∼ 40°C / 32°F∼104°F
Storage Temperature| -20°C ∼ 60°C 1 -4°F ∼140°F
Relative Humidity| 20-90% RH (non-condensing)
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | POWER LED | When the device is powered on, the red LED will light on. |
| 2 | HDMI IN LED | When the HDMI IN port connects with a signal source, the green |
LED will light on.
3| HDMI OUT1 LED| When the HDMI OUT1 port connects with a display, the green
LED will light on.
4| HDMI OUT2 LED| When the HDMI OUT2 port connects with a display, the green
LED will light on.
5| ARC/eARC LED| When the ARC/eARC function is turned on, the green LED will
light on.
6| ARC/eARC button| Press this button, the ARC/eARC function will be enabled;
Press it once again, the function will be disabled.
7| SERVICE port| Firmware update port.
8| HDMI IN| HDMI signal input port, connect to a HDMI source device such as
DVD or PS5 with the HDMI cable.
9| SOUND BAR| ARC/eARC-capable audio signal output port, connect to a Soundbar
with the HDMI cable.
10| HDMI OUT1| ARC/eARC-capable HDMI signal output port, connect to a TV with
ARC/eARC function.
11| HDMI OUT2| Dedicated audio signal output port, connect to an Amplifier or
TV. When connecting to a TV set, it will output audio-only with a black
screen.
12| DC 5V| DC 5V Power input port.
Application Example
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