Simplified MFG ARCEX HDMI-over-CAT5/6/7 ARC audio extender

Name: Simplified MFG ARCEX
Brand: Simplified MFG
SKU: 297ARCEX
Price: 199.99 USD
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Long-distance signal extension made simple

Looking for a simple way to send an audio signal across a long distance? The Simplified MFG ARCEX extender system can help. This package includes a transmitter and a receiver unit, which together send audio from your TV's optical digital or ARC port to a receiver or amp through a CAT5/6/7 cable. A simple toggle switch lets you choose between an ARC or optical digital setup.

Product highlights:

lets you send audio signals from your TV to distant components via CAT5/6/7 cable
- supports LPCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channels)
transmits full bandwidth ARC audio signal from your TV's HDMI ARC port to receiver or other ARC device up to 295' away
- supports HDMI CEC so you can use your TV's remote to control the volume level
optical S/PDIF mode supports runs up to 492' at 96kHz and 295' at 192kHz

Transmitter connections:

HDMI ARC input
optical digital input
CAT5/6/7 output
toggle switch lets you choose between ARC or optical transmission
micro USB power port
- can be powered with included AC adapter or via USB-A port on your TV

Receiver connections:

HDMI ARC output
optical digital output
CAT5/6/7 input
micro USB power port
- can be powered with included AC adapter or via USB-A port on your A/V receiver

Dimensions & other info:

3-9/16"W x 13/16"H x 3-3/4"D (each device)
weight: 1.4 lbs.
warranty: 3 years
MFR # ARCEX
Item # 297ARCEX

What's in the box:

Simplified MFG ARCEX owner's manual

Transmitter
Receiver
2 USB/AC power adapters
Two 39" microUSB-to-USB cables
4 Mounting brackets
8 Screws
User Manual

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Features

ARC Extender Kit: The Simplified MFG ARCEX kit consists of a Transmitter and Receiver that uses category (CAT5/6/7) cable to get digital audio from a TV back to an AV receiver or other audio device that is too far away to use a traditional HDMI ARC or optical S/PDIF cable. The ARCEX can take the HDMI ARC audio of a display to an amplifier or other HDMI ARC enabled device and transmit it in full bandwidth up to 295' (90m). HDMI CEC transmission is also supported, so your TV's remote can be used to control the volume of your AV receiver. In addition, the ARCEX also supports optical S/PDIF transmission up to 492' (150m) @ 96kHz and 295' (90m) @ 192kHz.

Note: The Simplified ARCEX is an audio extender only. It does not transmit, receive, or extend video signals.

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel): The ARCEX's Transmitter is equipped with a HDMI ARC input to connect to the HDMI ARC jack on your TV or display monitor, while the Receiver is equipped with a HDMI ARC output to connect to your AV receiver. The HDMI ARC input and output support LPCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital (up to 5.1ch). Supported sampling rates include 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz., 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz & 192kHz.

Note: Many newer TVs and AV receivers support HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel). eARC is backward compatible with ARC. However, the Simplified MFG ARCEX will not support the transmission of Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, or DTS-HD.

Optical S/PDIF: The ARCEX's Transmitter is also equipped with an Optical S/PDIF input to connect to the optical digital audio out of your TV or display monitor, while the Receiver is equipped with an Optical S/PDIF output to connect to your AV receiver. The Optical S/PDIF input and output support LPCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital (up to 5.1ch). Supported sampling rates include 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz., 88.2kHz & 96kHz.

Note: There is a switch on the Transmitter that will switch the unit to HDMI ARC or Optical S/PDIF mode.

Category Cable Connection: The Transmitter is outfitted with a RJ-45 output, while the Receiver is outfitted with a RJ-45 input - allowing you to run a category (CAT5/6/7) cable between the Transmitter and Receiver. The ARCEX kit supports category cable runs of up to 295' (90M) for HDMI ARC, as well as category cable runs up up to 492' (150m) @ 96kHz and 295' (90m) @ 192kHz for Optical S/PDIF.

HDMI CEC: HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a feature of HDMI designed to allow you to operate and control devices connected through HDMI by using only one remote control. HDMI CEC is supported by the Simplified MFG ARCEX kit, so your TV's remote can be used to control the volume of your AV receiver.

Power Requirements: The Transmitter and Receiver each feature a microUSB power port and comes with a USB/AC power adapter and 39" microUSB-to-USB cable to power the respective units. The Transmitter and/or Receiver can also be powered via a USB-A port (rated 5V/1A) found on your TV or AV receiver.

Mounting Options: The ARCEX's Transmitter unit and Receiver unit can simply be table-top mounted on a flat horizontal surface, or mounted on a wall or to a piece of AV furniture using the included mounting brackets.

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