LIGHTSPEED EX100-EARC-KIT eARC Audio Only Extender User Manual

: July 26, 2024
: lightspeed

Table of Contents

LIGHTSPEED EX100-EARC-KIT eARC Audio Only Extender
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Introduction
Package Contents
Specifications
Panel Descriptions
Installation and Wiring
DIP Switch Settings
CONTACT
References
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LIGHTSPEED EX100-EARC-KIT eARC Audio Only Extender

Product Usage Instructions

POWER LED – Indicates power status.
LINK LED – Indicates UTP link status.
eARC LED – Indicates eARC audio transmission.
S/PDIF LED – Indicates S/PDIF audio transmission.
SET – For eARC/ARC audio output channel selection.
POWER – Connect to power source.
UTP – Connect to the UTP IN port of the receiver.
IR IN – Connect to the provided IR receiver.
IR OUT – Connect to the provided IR emitter.
RS232 – Connect to an RS232-enabled device for pass-through or upgrading.
HDMI OUT – Connect to a display’s eARC/ARC HDMI input port.
S/PDIF IN – Connect to a display’s Toslink output port.

FAQ

Q: How do I select the output channel for eARC/ARC audio?
A: Use the SET button on the front panel of the transmitter. For detailed settings, refer to the DIP Switch Settings section in the user manual.
Q: What type of cable is recommended for transmission?
A: T568B straight-through Category cable is recommended for optimal performance.
Q: What audio formats are supported by the extender?
A: The extender supports various audio formats including Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, DTS HD, and more. Refer to the user manual for a detailed list of supported formats.

Introduction

Overview
This product is an eARC audio-only extender kit. It can transmit eARC/ARC or alternative S/PDIF audio up to 100m/330ft from the TV back to the centralized AVR. The kit supports full eARC capabilities up to Dolby Atmos. It also supports full eARC function and is backward compatible with 5.1CH ARC. It also features bi-directional IR, RS232, and CEC pass-through between the eARC transmitter and receiver.

Features

Supports transmitting eARC/ARC audio up to 100m/330ft over a single Cat 5e/6 or above cable.
The eARC audio supports article-based audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and also supports lossless audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master.
Provides an alternative S/PDIF audio return channel, which can be set through a simple 2-pin DIP switch.
Multiple control methods, including bi-directional IR, RS232, and CEC between transmitter and receiver.
Powered via Micro USB. Both transmitter and receiver could be powered by 5V USB power.
Firmware upgradable via RS232 port.

Package Contents

1 x Transmitter
1 x Receiver
1 x Power Adapter (DC 5V 1A)
2 x Micro USB to USB Type-A Cables (L=1m)
1 x IR Emitter
1 x IR Receiver
2 x 3.5mm 3-Pin Phoenix Connector
8 x Mounting Brackets (with Screws)

Specifications

Technical

Input/Output Port| Transmitter:

1 x HDMI OUT, 1 x UTP OUT, 1 x S/PDIF IN, 1 x IR IN,

1 x IR OUT, 1 x RS232, 1 x Micro USB (for power input)

Receiver:

1 x HDMI IN, 1 x UTP IN, 1 x S/PDIF OUT, 1 x IR IN,

1 x IR OUT, 1 x RS232, 1 x Micro USB (for power input)

Audio Format Supported| S/PDIF: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, PCM 2.0

ARC: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, PCM 2.0

eARC: PCM 2.0, PCM 5.1, PCM 7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS HD, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS:X

General

Operating Temperature| 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature| -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity| 10% to 90%, non-condensing
ESD Protection| Human-body Model:

±8kV (Air-gap discharge)/

±4kV (Contact discharge)

Power Supply| DC 5V 1A
Power Consumption| 3.582W (Max)
Device Dimension

(W x H x D)

| 120mm x 25mm x 70.2mm/

4.72″ x 0.98’’ x 2.76’’ each for TX/RX

Product Weight| 0.32kg/0.71lb

Transmission Distance
Note: T568B straight-through Category cable is recommended.

Cable Type	Range
Cat 5e/6 or above	100m/330ft
HDMI	Input/Output: 5m/16ft

Panel Descriptions

Transmitter

No.	Name	Description
1	POWER LED	On/Off: The device is powered on/off.
2	LINK LED	On: UTP link is normal.

Off: No UTP link or link error.

3| eARC LED| On: The eARC audio is being transmitted.

Blinking: The ARC audio is being transmitted.

Off: No eARC and ARC audio are being transmitted.

4| S/PDIF LED| On: The S/PDIF audio is being transmitted.

Off: No S/PDIF audio is being transmitted.

5| SET| For eARC/ARC audio output channel selection.

N o t e : For detailed information, please refer to “D IP Switch Settings” section.

No.	Name	Description

1

|

POWER

Receiver

No.	Name	Description
1	POWER LED	On/Off: The device is powered on/off.
2	LINK LED	On: UTP link is normal.

Off: No UTP link or link error.

3| eARC LED| On: The eARC audio is being transmitted. Blinking: The ARC audio is being transmitted.

Off: No eARC and ARC audio are being transmitted.

4| S/PDIF LED| On: The S/PDIF audio is being transmitted.

Off: No S/PDIF audio is being transmitted.

No.	Name	Description

1

|

POWER

| Use the provided Micro USB to USB type-A cable to connect with 5V power

source.

Installation and Wiring

Installation
Warnings

Before wiring, disconnect the power from the device.
During wiring, connect and disconnect the cables gently.

Steps to install the device

Attach the installation bracket to the enclosure using the screws provided in the package separately.
The bracket is attached to the enclosure as shown.
Repeat the steps from 1 to 2 for the other side of the unit.
Attach the brackets to the surface you want to hold the unit against using the screws (provided by others).
Repeat the steps from 1 to 4 to install the receiver.

Wiring
Warnings
Before wiring, disconnect the power from all devices.
During wiring, connect and disconnect the cables gently.
Note: Ensure the connected display supports the eARC/ARC function and its CEC function should be set to enable.
The extender supports two channels to output eARC/ARC audio from the connected display.

Set the DIP switch of the transmitter to the eARC/ARC or S/PDIF channel (See “DIP Switch Settings” section).
Connect the receiver’s HDMI IN port to an AV Receiver’s eARC/ARC HDMI output port. Or connect the receiver’s S/PDIF OUT port to an AV Receiver’s Toslink input port.
Connect the transmitter’s HDMI OUT port to a display’s eARC/ARC input port. Or connect the transmitter’s S/PDIF IN port to a display’s Toslink output port.
Connect UTP OUT port of the transmitter to the UTP IN port of the receiver.
Using the provided Micro USB to USB Type-A cables to connect the transmitter and receiver to 5V power sources.
Power on all attached devices. The return audio signal from the HDMI OUT port will be transmitted to the HDMI IN port, or the return audio signal from the S/PDIF IN port will be transmitted to the S/PDIF OUT port (according to the selection in step 1).

For additional wiring
Bi-directional IR pass-through: Connect the provided IR receiver to IR IN port of the transmitter/receiver, and connect the provided IR emitter to IR OUT port of the receiver/transmitter. You can control the display at receiver side or control the AV receiver at the transmitter side.

Bi-directional RS232 pass-through: Connect RS232-enabled devices such as PC to RS232 ports of the transmitter and receiver. (See “RS232 Pass-Through” section)

DIP Switch Settings

Before powering on the kit, use DIP Switch on the front panel of the transmitter to select the channel to output the eARC/ARC audio.

Please refer to the following table to set:

Transmitter	Function
1	2
Up	–
Down	–

“-“ indicates the position of this DIP switch does not influence the function.

Note

When selecting output eARC audio, an audio format supported is as follows:
- Up to 8ch L-PCM of 24 bit, 192kHz audio;
- Support HBR audio formats, such as Dolby True-HD, Dolby Atmos, and DTS-X.
When outputting ARC audio, the audio format supported is as follows:
- Supports 5.1ch compressed audio, such as Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, and Dolby Digital Plus;
- Supports 2.0ch uncompressed PCM audio.
When outputting the return audio through the S/PDIF port, the audio format supported is as follows:
- Supports 5.1ch compressed audio, such as Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, and Dolby Digital Plus;
- Supports 2.0ch uncompressed PCM audio.