The AC-AEX-DEARC-KIT is a transmitter-receiver duo, designed for audio codec transfer (audio signal only, video data is not processed) from a television to a centralized system distribution location, using the eARC feature in the HDMI 2.1 specification. With nearly 30 times the audio bandwidth capacity of optical connections, eARC delivers onboard TV App high-bitrate lossless codecs, or ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV Dolby AC-4 tuner audio, to an AVR or Preamp-processor. The kit also may be used to transmit TOSLINK or L/R analog audio through multi-use ports.
AP-LINK – Synchronizes precision audio data transmission timing, including high bitrate codecs, for performance equivalent to adjacently placed equipment.
Selectable Inputs – Located at the television, the transmitter’s selectable inputs may be switched between HDMI ARC or eARC, with an HDMI output available for a soundbar or local gear use. TOSLINK or L/R analog output may be taken from the display and transferred to a remote distribution system location.
Note: This kit does not downmix multichannel audio. L/r channels are output at the receiver per their input status. Stereo may be selectable in the audio menu of many displays for dialogue output.
L/R & TOSLINK – When switch-selected, dual-purpose analog stereo in/out and mini-TOSLINK connectors provide local use options with sound bars and wireless headphone base units, or at the system endpoint for two-channel audio distribution (audio output type may be required to be selected in the television menu)
Bidirectional IR & RS-232 – Local room control options for remote system components
PoC Capable – Discrete Power-over-cable, or via supplied 12VDC adapter
ARC & eARC – While engineering for the kit is focused on eARC enhancements, ARC is also available for suitably equipped legacy AVRs and Pre-processors.
