Description
This HDMI eARC Audio to Soundbar Adapter is designed for de-embedding audio signals from an HDMI source or TV with ARC/eARC to output HDMI audio to Soundbar. It supports data rates up to 48Gbps complying with HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 requirements. It is compatible with UHDTV 8K@60Hz. It includes several features for ease of integration, such as EDID management and cable equalization. It provides an easy solution for HDMI installations to send audio signals to a Soundbar. CEC control from TV to the source and Soundbar is also supported.
Features
☆ HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 compliant
☆ Support 48Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS video bandwidth
☆ Support video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit
☆ HDMI 2.1 protocols: VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM are supported
☆ HDR, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, HLG pass-through
☆ LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos and DTS-HD Master, DTS:X Audio pass-through
☆ HDMI input audio or TV eARC audio de-embedded to any Soundbar
☆ Full audio up to Dolby Atmos/DTS:X from eARC TV to SONOS ARC & Beam or any eARC Soundbar
☆ Support CEC control from TV to the source and Soundbar
☆ Support CEC volume control from TV to any sound system
☆ Advanced EDID management
Package Contents
① 1x 48Gbps HDMI eARC Audio to Soundbar Adapter
② 1x 5V/1A Multinational Power Supply
③ 1x User Manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.3 |
| Video Bandwidth | 48Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS |
| Video Resolution | Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit |
| Color Space | RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0 |
| Color Depth | 8/10/12bit |
| HDR | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Audio Formats | HDMI IN/OUT: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X eARC AUDIO OUT: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Video Latency | No Latency |
| Audio Latency | No Latency |
| HDMI Cable Length | 8K60: 2m/6.6ft ~ 3m/10ft (Ultra HDMI 2.1 cable recommended) 4K60: 5m/16ft 4K30: 10m/33ft 1080P: 15m/49ft |
| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
| Input | 1x Source IN [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female] |
| Output | 1x TV(eARC) OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female] 1x Soundbar eARC OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female] |
| Control | 1x SERVICE [USB Type C, firmware update port] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Metal Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 95mm [W] × 68mm [D] × 18mm [H] |
| Weight | 178g |
| Power Supply | Input: AC 100–240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 5V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified) |
| Power Consumption (Max) | 4.13W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F |
| Operating Humidity | 20% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power LED | When the device is powered on, the red LED will be on. |
| 2 | IN LED | When the input signal is detected, the green LED will be on. |
| 3 | OUT LED | When the OUT port connects to a TV, the green LED will be on. |
| 4 | Soundbar eARC LED | When the eARC OUT port connects to a soundbar, the green LED will be on. |
| 5 | eARC LED | On: The ARC/eARC function is turned on. CEC communication and ARC/eARC is working properly. Flashing: The ARC/eARC function is turned on. CEC communication and ARC/eARC is not working properly. Off: The ARC/eARC function is turned off. |
| 6 | eARC Button | Press this button to enable or disable the eARC function. |
| 7 | EDID DIP Switch | Use the DIP switch to set EDID: [DIP]=111: Copy OUT port sink video and audio EDID [DIP]=110: Copy OUT port sink video EDID, Audio 7.1CH [DIP]=101: FRL12G_8K_HDR, 2.0CH [DIP]=100: FRL12G_8K_HDR, 5.1CH [DIP]=011: FRL12G_8K_HDR, 7.1CH [DIP]=010: FRL10G_8K_HDR, 2.0CH [DIP]=001: FRL10G_8K_HDR, 5.1CH [DIP]=000: FRL10G_8K_HDR, 7.1CH |
| 8 | SERVICE Port | Firmware update and debug port. |
Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Source IN Port | HDMI signal input port, connected to an HDMI source device such as DVD, PS5 or 8K computer host with an HDMI cable. |
| 2 | TV(eARC) OUT Port | HDMI signal output port, connected to TV (ARC/eARC) with an HDMI cable. It can be used as an ARC/eARC audio channel when the ARC function is enabled. |
| 3 | Soundbar eARC OUT Port | HDMI audio output port, connected to a soundbar with an HDMI cable. |
| 4 | DC 5V | DC 5V/1A power input port. |
Application Example
