AVPro Edge AC-EX70-UHD-ARC
Ultra Slim 4K HDMI via HDBaseT 70 Meter Extender with ARC
- HDMI 2.0
- Audio Return Channel (ARC)
- EDID Management
- 4K60 4:2:0, 4K30 4:4:4
Description
The AVPro Edge AC-EX70-UHD-ARC is a transmitter and receiver pair that extends HDMI over a single Cat 6a/7 UTP or STP cable and sends audio back from the display using HDMI's Audio Return Channel (ARC).
When the HDMI source is connected to the transmitter it reaches displays up to 70 meters away at 1080p and up to 40 meters away at 4K60 4:2:0 or 4K30 4:4:4. It is aimed at the common commercial and residential job of getting high-value 4K content from a rack to a display while bringing the local audio signal back to the head end.
The ARC feature lets you return audio from smart-TV apps such as Netflix, Hulu or Disney+ to your equipment rack, where an amplifier can distribute it for a better listening experience. Note that audio return is carried only through the HDMI port; it is not available through the TOSLINK or L/R outputs on the transmitter. If your system needs high-bitrate eARC audio, look at the AC-AEX-DEARC-KIT.
The super-slim, 160 gram units can be mounted wherever space is tight. IR and RS-232 are bidirectional so sources can be controlled from the display end or the reverse, and Power over HDBaseT (PoH) runs in either direction, powering the receiver from the transmitter or the transmitter from the receiver.
Total EDID management lets you request the resolutions and audio codecs needed, with options such as EDID bypass, 1080p 2-channel or 8-channel audio, and firmware can be updated in the field. For a kit that adds I-Pass IR, see the AC-EX70-UHD-KIT.
Key Features
- Audio Return Channel: returns TV app audio over the HDMI path to your rack.
- Distance: 70 m at 1080p, 40 m at 4K60 4:2:0 or 4K30 4:4:4.
- Bidirectional IR and RS-232: control sources and displays from either end.
- Bidirectional PoH: power either unit from the other.
- Total EDID management: bypass and preset options for resolutions and audio codecs.
- Field-updatable: firmware can be updated on site.
Design and Installation Notes
Where it fits: the kit sits between the basic UHD kits and the 18 Gbps ICT models. If you want a smart TV's app audio returned to your rack and 4K30 4:4:4 or 4K60 4:2:0 video is sufficient, keep the wiring to a single category cable.
Typical Applications
Well suited to smart-TV installs, classrooms and meeting rooms where displays are far from the rack. See all HDBaseT receiver and transmitter kits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the AC-EX70-UHD-ARC support eARC?
No. It supports ARC through the HDMI port. For eARC audio return, consider the AC-AEX-DEARC-KIT.
How far can it send 4K?
Up to 40 meters at 4K60 4:2:0 or 4K30 4:4:4, and up to 70 meters at 1080p, over Cat 6a/7.
Can I get ARC audio from the TOSLINK or L/R outputs?
No. Audio return is only available through the HDMI port on the transmitter.
Can it be updated in the field?
Yes. Firmware updates can be performed on site.
Specifications
- HDR Support up to 4:2:2 12 Bit
- Ultra Slim (.47 inch/12mm)
- Supports 3D
- HDCP 2.2 & Earlier
- CEC Pass-Through
- 70M (230ft) on 1080P (Cat6a)
- Up to 40m (131ft) on 4K (Cat6a)
- 48v PoH (Power Over HDBaseT, only one Power Supply Needed)
- I-Pass Feature for control system "pass-through"
- 3-20v protection circuit built-in for safe IR transport
- Bi-Directional RS232 Transport
