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This HDMI Audio Extractor can extract up to 8 channels of LPCM audio
from an HDMI source, allowing the user to convert high quality lossless
HDMI audio into multi-channel analog signals for use with powered
speakers or non-HDMI AV receivers. Bitstream extraction is also
supported via an optical S/PDIF output.
Both the input and output HDMI ports support 4K UHD resolutions up to
4K@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) and are capable of providing high quality audio
and video performance. This unit supports passthrough of HD Bitstream
audio formats, as well as standard Bitstream formats and LPCM 7.1
with audio sampling rates up to 192kHz. Built-in EDID management
support allows the user select from multiple EDIDs and, with the use of
optional PC software, to upload, download, or edit EDID les.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Audio extraction for use with non-HDMI AV receivers or powered
speaker systems
• AV system integration and home theater installation
• Allows the use of a DVI display, combined with an external speaker
system, with an HDMI source
• HDMI/DVI EDID management
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×HDMI Audio Extractor (LPCM 7.1)
• 1×5V/2.6A DC Power Adapter
• 1×Operation Manual
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4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• HDMI source equipment such as a media player, video game
console or set-top box.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as an HDTV, monitor or audio
amplier.
• Analog audio receiving equipment such as an audio amplier or
powered speakers.
• The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly
recommended.
5. FEATURES
• HDMI input and output with 18Gbps (600MHz) 4K UHD support
• DVI 1.0 compatible with the use of an HDMI-DVI adaptor
• HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 compliant
• Supports HD resolutions up to 3840×2160@60 Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) &
4096×2160@60 Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)
• Supports 48-bit Deep Color up to 1080p@60Hz
• 2 slots for user-created EDIDs, and EDID bypass support
• Supports CEC passthrough
• Supports passthrough of LPCM 7.1, Bitstream and HD Bitstream
audio formats over HDMI
• Audio extraction of LPCM 7.1 sources to 8 channel analog output
and S/PDIF (S/PDIF output is limited to 2 channel source support)
• Audio extraction of Bitstream sources to S/PDIF output (analog
output will be muted)
• Supports HDMI and S/PDIF audio sampling rates up to 192kHz
• Provides EDID management with EDID bypass and 2 user modiable
EDIDs
• PC based EDID management tool support
• Supports RS-232 style control via a Virtual COM port over USB
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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
POWER
4K UHD+ LPCM 7.1 Audio Extractor
POWER: Press this button to power the unit on or off.
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POWER: This LED will be lit GREEN when the unit is receiving power.
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POWER
LINK LPCM
BITSTREAM
TV
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LPCM
7.1CH
Note: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds (until the LEDs
begin ashing) to perform a factory reset.
LINK: This LED will illuminate to indicate that a live source has been
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detected on the input port. When no source is detected the LED
will remain off.
LPCM: This LED will illuminate when LPCM audio has been detected
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on the HDMI input.
TV/BITSTREAM/LPCM 7.1CH: This switch selects the EDID that is
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provided to the input. The “TV” setting passes the EDID from the
connected display without modication. “Bitstream” is the User 1
EDID and by default has a native resolution of 1080p@60Hz with
support for LPCM 2.0 and Bitstream formats. “LPCM 7.1CH” is the
User 2 EDID and by default has a native resolution of 1080p@60Hz
and limits the audio support to LPCM 7.1. The two User EDIDs can
be modied using the PC software.
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6.2 Rear Panel
HDMI INHDMI OUT
OPTICAL
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HDMI IN: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a media
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AUDIO OUT
SERVICE
DC 5V
player, game console or set-top box.
HDMI OUT: Connect to an HDMI TV, monitor or amplier for digital
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video and audio output (LPCM up to 7.1, Bitstream, HD Bitstream).
OPTICAL OUT: Connect to powered speakers or an amplier for
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digital audio output using an appropriate optical cable (LPCM 2.0
and Bitstream only).
FR~RLC OUT: Connect to powered speakers or an amplier for
multi-channel analog audio output (LPCM up to 7.1 only).
SERVICE: This slot is for EDID management, control and rmware
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update use. Connect directly to your PC/laptop using a standard
Mini-USB cable to connect using the PC software or to send
commands (via virtual COM port).
DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it
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to an AC wall outlet for power.
6.3 Virtual COM Port Control
COM PORT SETTINGS
Baud rate 115200
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
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COMMANDDESCRIPTION & PARAMETERS
?Show the full command list.
HELPShow the full command list.
P1Power the unit on.
P0Power the unit off (Stand-by mode).
P?Show the current power state.
SOURCEDETShow the current input source detection
state.
SINKINFOShow information about the currently
connected display.
HDCPIN N1Set the HDCP handling mode for the HDMI
input.
Available values for N1:
1 [Follow Input]
2 [Follow Output]
3 [Apple Mode]
HDCPIN ?Show the current HDCP handling mode.
ECHO N1Set the console text echo mode behavior.
Available values for N1:
0 [Text echoing is off]
1 [Text echoing is on]
ECHO ?Show the current text echoing mode.
FADEFAULTReset the unit to the factory defaults.
VERShow the unit’s current rmware version.
REBOOTReboot the unit.
Note: Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage
return. Commands are not case-sensitive.
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6.4 EDID Commander
(1) This unit uses an EDID Management application which allows the
user to copy the EDID from an attached display, edit an existing
EDID le stored on the PC or create a basic EDID from scratch. The
EDID can then be uploaded to the unit for use.
(2) Please obtain the EDID Management software from your
authorized dealer and save it in a directory where you can easily
nd it.
(3) Before connecting the unit to your PC, please install the
appropriate Virtual COM Port Driver depending on your Windows
version. Next, install the EDID Management software.
(4) After the installation has successfully completed, an icon for it will
appear on the windows desktop. Launch the software by double-
clicking on the icon and the EDID Management device detection
window will open up on your screen.
(5) After launching the software, power the unit on and then connect
it to the PC/laptop using a USB cable. Click on the “ Search”
button and any detected units will be displayed in the list. Clicking
on a detected unit will open the EDID Commander window.
6.4.1 EDID Controller Tab
• Mode Select: The currently selected EDID is displayed here.
- The “User 1” EDID corresponds to the “Bitstream” setting on the
front of the unit. The “User 2” EDID corresponds to the “LPCM
7.1” setting on the front of the unit. Both of these EDIDs are userreplaceable.
- To return them to their original values, please perform a factory
reset on the unit.
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• Save/Upload/Analysis: EDIDs may be saved to a PC, uploaded from
a PC or analyzed.
- Save: Any EDID from the unit or the connected HDMI display can
be saved to your PC as a *.bin le by selecting the EDID source
from the drop down menu and then clicking the “ Save” icon.
- Upload: Previously saved EDID les (*.bin format) can be re-
uploaded into the unit by selecting the User EDID to replace from
the dropdown and then clicking the “ Upload” icon. Before
accepting the upload, the software will check and verify that the
EDID’s header and checksum values are acceptable.
- Analysis: To analyze any EDID stored within the unit, select the
EDID to view from the dropdown and click on the “ Analysis”
icon.
6.4.2 EDID Creator Tab
• Select: Click on the EDID Creator tab to begin designing a new EDID
from scratch (select the “ New” icon), to modify an existing EDID
stored on the PC as a .bin le (select the “ Load” icon) or to edit
an EDID copied from the unit via the EDID Analyzer’s edit option.
- Selecting “ New” will automatically populate the various EDID
elds with basic information that can be easily edited to match
the user’s preferences.
- Clicking on the “ Load” icon will open a le load window and
after the *.bin le has been selected and loaded the EDID elds
will be populated with the information from that le. The same will
happen when the EDID is copied from the EDID Analyzer window.
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• Edit: The following tabs provide access to a wide range of EDID
information which can be edited:
- Descriptor: This tab allows for the editing of various description
and information elds within the EDID le such as Manufacturer
Name, Monitor Name, etc.
- PC Timing & SD/HD/UHD: These tabs allow for the selection of the
resolutions and refresh rates that the EDID will report as supported.
- Audio1 & Audio2: These tabs allow for the selection of which
audio formats, audio frequencies, channels and speaker locations
are supported.
- Color Space: This tab allows for the selection of which color
formats and bit depths are supported, including BT.2020 and HDR
support options.
- Others: This tab contains options for supporting 3D and dening
the CEC Address.
Once the user is nished editing or creating an EDID it can be saved to
a *.bin le locally or uploaded directly to the unit using the “ Save”
and “ Upload” icons respectively.
6.4.3 System Tab
• Conguration & Firmware: Select the System tab to edit the unit’s
description (select the “ Rename” icon), to reset the unit to
factory defaults (select the “ Reset” icon) and to view the unit’s