C4i HDC-SWB11A 4K HDMI ARC/eARC Audio Adapter User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: C4i

Table of Contents

Introduction
Features
Package Contents
Specifications
Operation Controls and Functions
Application Example
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4K HDMI ARC/eARC
Audio Adapter

User Manual
VER 1.0

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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

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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