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USER MANUAL EX2ARC Simplified MFG

HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 90m Extender with ARC, LAN, IR, and RS232

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The Simplified MFG EX2ARC was designed to provide years of reliable service. At Simplified MFG we want your experience with this device to be the best possible and are committed to helping achieve that experience. Please read and 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, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction...... 1
2. Features....1
3. Package Contents. 2
4. Specifications....2
5. Operation Controls and Functions. 4
   5.1 Transmitter Panel....4
   5.2 Receiver Panel....5
   5.3 Audio Output Function......6
   5.4 IR Pin Definition....7
   5.5 IR System Diagram....7
6. Application Example. 9
7. Warranty and Contact Information......10

**Please use 568b protocol when terminating the category cable.

1. Introduction

The EX2ARC 18Gbps HDMI Extender can extend HDR/DolbyVision™ 4K Audio/Video, RS-232, bi-directional IR, Audio Return, and a LAN connection up to 295ft / 90 meters between transmitter and receiver via a single CAT6/6a cable and supports resolutions up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4. In addition, the transmitter can be set to extract audio from the ARC, the S/PDIF at the RX, or from the HDMI source. Power is supplied via a single 24V power supply that can be used at either the RX or the TX.

The EX2ARC is a perfect solution for instances when you need a LAN connection in an extender and has the added benefits of ARC, S/PDIF Audio return from the display, and Audio extraction depending on the setting of the function switch.

2. Features

• HDCP 2.2 / 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
• Supports the entire HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) format
• Supports video resolutions up to 4k2k@60Hz YUV 4:4:4
• Supports all HD audio formats
• Extends 4K signals up to 90m (295ft)
• Supports ARC, S/PDIF return, Audio Extraction
- Control features include CEC passthrough, bi-directional 12V IR, RS232, and LAN pass through
• Supports HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision™ and HLG function
• Single power supply can be used at either the RX or the TX

3. Package Contents

Qty	Item
1	18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender (Transmitter)
1	18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT Extender (Receiver)
1	IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters)
1	20~60KHz IR Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
4	Mounting Ears
2	3-pin Phoenix connector
1	24V/1A Locking Power adapter
1	User Manual
8	Machine screws- KM3*4mm

4. Specifications

Technical
HDCP Compliance	HDCP 2.2 / 1.4
Video Bandwidth	18Gbps
Video Resolution	4K2K 50/60Hz 4:4:44K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:24K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:04K2K 30Hz 4:4:41080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480iAll PC resolutions including 1920 x 1200
Color Space	RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth	8/10/12-bit (1080P60Hz, 4K30Hz, 4K60Hz YCbCr4:2:2/4:2:0)8-bit (4K60Hz 4:4:4 )
HDMI Audio Formats	LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, DolbyTrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus (DD+), DTS-ES, DTSHD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS-X
L/R Audio Formats	PCM 2.0
SPDIF Audio Formats	LPCM2.0, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS
ESD Protection	Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Transmitter	Inputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]Outputs: 1x HDBT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]1x SPDIF OUT [S/PDIF]1×L/R OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1×LAN [RJ45]Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Receiver	Inputs: 1x HDBT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female]1x SPDIF IN [S/PDIF]Outputs: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]1x LAN [RJ45]Control: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]1x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]1x RS-232 [Phoenix jack]1x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
Mechanical
Housing	Metal Enclosure
Color	Black
Dimensions	Transmitter / Receiver:163mm (6.4") [W] x 90mm (3.5") [D] x 16mm (.63") [H]
Weight	Transmitter: 170g (6oz.), Receiver: 165g (5.8oz.)
Power Supply	Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60HzOutput: DC 24V/1A (Locking connector)
Power Consumption	13 W
Operating Temperature	32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Storage Temperature	-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity	20 - 90% RH (no condensation)
Resolution	Distance
4K2K	296ft /90M
1080P	328ft /100M

Resolution / Cable Length	4K60 - Feet / Meters	4K30 - Feet / Meters	1080P60 - Feet / Meters
HDMI IN / OUT	16ft / 5M	32ft / 10M	50ft / 15M
The use of “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.

5. Operation Controls and Functions

5.1 Transmitter Panel

SERVICE Function DC 24V HDBT OUT HDMI IN IR IN IR OUT L/R OUT SPDIF OUT RS-232 LAN

Name	Function Description
Power LED	Red LED is on when the transmitter is working.LED is off when the transmitter is on standby.
ARC LED	Green LED is on when ARC function is turned on.
SPIDIF LED	Green LED is on when SPDIF OUT port outputs the audio signal returned from SPDIF IN on receiver.
FUNCTION	Used to select ARC from Display to SPDIF/3.5mm, SPDIF at RX to SPDIF/3.5mm, or Audio breakout from source.
SERVICE port	Firmware update port.
DC 24V	DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.Note that the extender supports PoC function, it means that either transmitter or receiver is connected to 24V/1A power supply, the other doesn't need power supply.
HDBT OUT	RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT IN port of receiver with CAT 6/6a cable.
Green Connection Signal Indicator LED(on the left side of the HDBT OUT port)	·Illuminated: Transmitter and Receiver are in good connection status.·Flashing: Transmitter and Receiver are in poor connection status.·Dark: Transmitter and Receiver are not connected.
Amber Data Signal Indicator LED (on the right side of the HDBT OUT port)	·Illuminated: HDMI signal with HDCP.·Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.·Dark: No HDMI signal.
HDMI IN	HDMI source input.
IR IN	IR input port for IR from Control system or remote.
IR OUT	IR output port for control of source device. This IR output signal is from IR IN port of receiver.
L/R OUT	3.5mm stereo connector for analog audio output.
SPDIF OUT	SPDIF connector for optical audio output.
RS-232	3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission. The RS-232 command will pass-through from transmitter to receiver or receiver to transmitter.
LAN	RJ45 connector for connecting Hub or router.

5.2 Receiver Panel

ARC SPIDIF Function SERVICE

DC 24V HDBT IN HDMI OUT IR IN IR OUT SPDIF IN RS-232 LAN

Name	Function Description
Power LED	Red LED is on when the receiver is working.LED is off when the receiver is on standby.
ARC LED	Green LED is on when ARC function is turned on.
SPIDIF LED	Green LED is on when SPDIF OUT port outputs the audio signal returned from SPDIF IN on receiver.
FUNCTION	Press the button to switch the output audio signal source for SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT port.
SERVICE port Firmware update port.
DC 24V	DC 24V input for 24V 1A power adapter.Note that the extender supports PoC function, it means that either transmitter or receiver is connected to 24V/1A power supply,the other doesn't need power supply.
HDBT IN	RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT OUT port of transmitter with CAT 6/6a cable.
HDMI OUT	HDMI output for display.
IR IN	IR input port for receiving the signal of IR remote.
IR OUT	IR output port for control of display device. This IR output signal is from IR IN port of transmitter.
SPDIF IN	SPDIF connector for optical audio input.
RS-232	3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command transmission.The RS-232 command will pass-through from transmitter to receiver or receiver to transmitter.
LAN	Ethernet Pass through from TX

5.3 Audio Signal Output Switching

Switch the output audio signal source for SPDIF OUT and L/R OUT port via the "Function" button on the panel (the corresponding LED will illuminate). The states of ARC LED and SPDIF LED indicate the specific output audio signal source, as shown in the table below:

ARC LED State	SPDIF LED State	Output Audio Signal Source for SPDIF OUT port and L/R OUT port
On Off		The audio signal returned from HDMI IN port on the receiver
Off	On	The audio signal returned from SPDIF IN port on the receiver
Off	Off	The audio signal extracted from the transmitter

5.4 IR Pin Definition

IR Receiver and Blaster pin's definition is as below:

Note: IR remote sends signal at the distance of 0\~5 meters / 0\~8 meters with the angle of ± 45^ in vertical direction.

5.5 IR System Diagram

The following is IR system diagram about IR cable use method.

TV remote CAT 5e/6 cable Remote IR Receiver cable Transmitter Receiver BRP or Streamer IR Blaster cable TV

Note: When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45^ , the transmission distance is 0-5 meters; when the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 90^ , the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.

6. Application Example

Transmitter DC 24V HDBT OUT HOME IN IR IN IR OUT LR OUT SPDEF OUT RS-232 LAN Power Supply CAT 6/6a cable IR Receiver Audio amplifier Control System Router IR Receiver IR Blaster UHDTV RS232 from TX Connect to TV or Streamer Receiver DC 24V HDBT IN HOME OUT IR IN IR OUT SPDEF IN RS-232 LAV Function SERVICE

7. Warranty and Contact Information

Should you feel that this product does not function adequately due to defects in materials or workmanship, we (referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated below (starting from the original date of the purchase) either a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts. Or b) Replace the product with new or refurbished product. All Simplified MFG products are covered by a 3-year PARTS and LABOR warranty. During this period there will be no charge for unit repair, replacement of unit components or replacement of the product if deemed necessary. The decision to repair or replace is made by the warrantor. The purchaser must mail in the product during the warranty period. This limited warranty only covers the product purchased as new and is extended to the original purchaser only. It is non-transferrable to subsequent owners, even during the warranty period. A purchase receipt or other proof of purchase date is required for the limited warranty service.

Sales and Tech Support

P. 833-HDMI-411 (833-436-4411)

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Simplified MFG • 550 W Baseline Rd Ste 102-121 • Mesa AZ 85210

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MFG

EX2ARC Quick Start Guide

CAT6/6A/7/8 Up to 90m/295ft @4K IR/RS232 to/ from RX From LAN To RX Optical HDMI HDMI SourceHDMI Source HDMI HDMI IR/RS232 to/ from TX HDMI Optica RS232 LAN Legend HDMI AV Cat Network Audio Line Speaker Ir TX Ir RX RS232 The EX2ARC transmits HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) 4K up 90m (295) with Control, LAN and ARC Functions Only one power supply is needed and either end can be powered The EX2ARC has a multifunction button that changed how the Optical output at the TX operates. Function 1 = ARC from Display, Function 2 = Optical at RX, & Function 3 = Audio breakout of source

Simplified MFG • 550 W Baseline Road Ste 102-121 • Mesa, AZ 85210 • www.simplifiedmfg.com • 833-HDMI-411 (436-4411)

HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) Extenderover Category cable with ARC/ S/PDIF Return

Two black electronic devices with ports and connectors, no visible text or symbols on the surfaces.

The EX2ARC is a HDMI over category cable extender that supports ARC and outputs the display's ARC audio at the TX via an optical S/PDIF and 3.5mm mini jack. The display's optical S/PDIF can also be returned to the TX portion and output via the optical S/PDIF on the TX portion. The EX2ARC supports all versions of HDR, WCG, and the entire HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps) format. Dolby+ and Atmos™ are supported to the display, 5.1 and down can be returned via ARC or S/PDIF.

Features:

• HDMI 2.0b (18Gbps)
- HDR 8/10/10+ & Dolby Vision™ Support
- Ethernet Pass-Through
• ARC or S/PDIF from display via S/PDIF at TX
- Single power supply (either end)
- RS232
• 2-Way 12V IR (kit included)
• 90m (295ft) Transmission distance
• Supports HBR (High Bit Rate Audio)
• Supports all versions of Multi-Channel Audio to display, supports Toslink back to TX/Rack

Specifications:

Technical
HDMI Compliance	HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance	HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth 18 Gbps
Video Resolutions	up to 4K2K@50/60Hz(YUV4:4:4),4K2K@30Hz,1080P@120Hz,and 1080P 3D@60Hz
Color Space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth	10-bit, 12-bit
HDMI Audio Formats (Pass-through)	LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
ESD Protection	Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV(contact discharge)
Connections
Inputs	TX: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]1x LAN connection [RJ45]1x RS232 [Phoenix jack]1x Service [Mini-USB jackRX: 1x HDBaseT In [RJ45]1x Optical S/PDIF1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]1x RS232 [Phoenix jack]1x Service [Mini-USB jack]
Outputs	TX: 1x HDMI Type A [19 pin female]1x LAN connection [RJ45]1x Optical S/PDIF1x HDBaseT Out [RJ45]1x IR OUTPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]RX: 1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Mechanical
Housing Metal Enclosure
Color Black
Dimensions	163mm [6.375"] x 90mm [3.5"] x 16mm [0.625"]
Weight TX 170g [6oz.]	RX 165g [5.8oz.]
Power Supply	Input: AC100 - 240V 50/60HzOutput: DC 24V/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption	18W (Max)
Operation Temperature	32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Storage Temperature	-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity	20 - 90% RH (no condensation)

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How to use and trouble shoot Simplified MFG Extenders

Up to 120m/394ft @4K 3.5mm Mini audio breakout and HDMI loop out HDMI HDMI232 to/from RX HDMI232 to/from TX Sound Bar The EXIL fromwith HDMI 2.0k (380fps) RX HDI AV up to 120m (380P) / 150m (492P) at 500p Only one power supply is needed and either end can be powered The EXIL has an audio breakout of the TX (3 Smart) and RX (Optical/2.5mm) as well as RS232 and 2-Way 12VIR for control Typical Extender use

At the TX end:

Is everything connected (Cat, HDMI, Power etc)?

Is the HDMI cable in the HDMI input of the TX? We often use a loop out, make sure the input is not in this port.

What are the lights where the Cat cable plugs into doing?

Is the Green Lit Solid?

Yes, good! Flashing or off the category cable is poor. This can be the termination (check the manual for wiring termination), poor wire, or interference from being run poorly

Is the Amber Lit Solid?

Yes good! Flashing slowly means no HDCP, off means no signal at HDMI port(s)

At the RX end:

Is the Green Lit Solid?

Yes, good! Flashing or off the category cable is poor. This can be the termination (check the manual for wiring termination), poor wire, or interference from being run poorly

Is the Amber Lit Solid?

Yes good! Flashing slowly means no HDCP, off means no signal at HDMI port(s)

Green LED Cat Cable Indicator Amber LED HDMI Cable Indicator CAT IN SERVICE IR IN DC12V

Other Techniques:

Make the circuit simpler. Move the source near the display or the display near the source and see if it works with a short HDMI cable. You can use this to verify the HDMI cables work as well. Add components until the system fails.

Use a known working run of category cable across the floor and see if behavior changes.

It is often the case that the display's setting can cause odd/poor behavior. Consult the display's tech resources. Also, it is possible we have seen the issue and may have a tech paper on this.

Not a bad idea to keep the following on your service vehicle:

• Test source like an AppleTV or signal generator
• Known working HDMI cables
- Known working terminated Category cable
- SP12S splitter for clocking issues, etc.