SIMPLIFIED EX2ARC HDMI 2.0b 18Gbps 90m Extender 
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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.
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.
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
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 |
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2 / 1.4 |
| Video Bandwidth | 18Gbps |
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Video Resolution | 4K2K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 4K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:2 4K2K 50/60Hz 4:2:0 4K2K 30Hz 4:4:4 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i All 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 YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0) 8-bit (4K60Hz 4:4:4 ) |
| HDMI Audio Formats | LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus (DD+), DTS-ES, DTS HD 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 | |
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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] |
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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 50/60Hz Output: 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. | |||
Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
| 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. |
Receiver Panel 
| 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 |
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 |
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.
IR System Diagram
The following is IR system diagram about IR cable use method. 
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.
Application Example
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) E. [email protected]
OVERVIEW
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™ Sup-port
- 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 | |
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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 jack RX: 1x HDBaseT In [RJ45] 1x Optical S/PDIF 1x IR INPUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack] 1x RS232 [Phoenix jack] 1x Service [Mini-USB jack] |
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Outputs | TX: 1x HDMI Type A [19 pin female] 1x LAN connection [RJ45] 1x Optical S/PDIF 1x 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 50/60Hz Output: 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) |
How to use and trouble shoot Simplified MFG Extenders 
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
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) 
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.
Simplified MFG
550 W Baseline Road Ste 102-121
Mesa, AZ 85210
www.simplifiedmfg.com
833-HDMI-411 (436-4411)
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