Blustream HEX70ARC-KIT HDBaseT ARC Extender Set - 70m

Blustream HEX70ARC-KIT HDBaseT ARC Extender Set - 70m

The Blustream HEX70ARC-KIT 4K HDBaseT™ ARC extender set delivers HDMI, ARC, Optical Audio Return, bi-directional IR, and bi-directional PoC over a single CAT cable. It provides uncompressed video and audio with zero latency for custom installations.

Zero-latency, uncompressed video and audio

Advanced HDBaseT™ technology offers uncompressed video and audio with zero latency.

4K UHD and 1080p extension over a single CAT cable

This HDBaseT™ ARC extender set supports long-distance signal distribution for a wide range of video formats.

• Extends HDMI 1080p up to 70m over a single CAT cable
• Supports 4K UHD up to 40m (3840 x 2160 @30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 @24Hz 4:4:4, and 4K @60Hz 4:2:0)
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA–WUXGA and 480i–4K

Audio Return Channel and multichannel audio support

Audio integration is streamlined with ARC and multichannel passthrough capabilities.

• Supports ARC from the connected display via HDMI ARC or optical digital input
• Supports bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound including object-based audio formats in line with HDMI specifications
• Optical and L/R audio breakout on the HEX70ARC-TX are for audio return channel use only; HDMI source audio cannot be broken out from these connections

Control, power, and compliance for streamlined integration

• Bi-directional IR pass-through
• Supplied with IR receiver and IR emitter
• Supports bi-directional PoC (Power over Cable) to power extenders from either transmitter or receiver end
• HDCP 2.2 compliant with smart EDID management

Flexible local output and system expansion

Features 1 x HDMI loop-out on the HEX70ARC-TX for integrating local displays or cascading to multiple devices.

What’s in the box

• HEX70ARC-TX
• HEX70ARC-RX
• 24V/1.25A DC power supply
• IR emitter
• IR receiver
• Two mounting bracket sets
• Quick Reference Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

• What transmission distances does the HEX70ARC-KIT support?

  It extends HDMI 1080p up to 70m over a single CAT cable and supports 4K UHD up to 40m (3840 x 2160 @30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 @24Hz 4:4:4, and 4K @60Hz 4:2:0).

• Does it support Audio Return Channel (ARC), and how is it connected?

  Yes. ARC is supported from the connected display via HDMI ARC or the optical digital input.

• Can HDMI source audio be extracted from the transmitter’s audio ports?

  No. The optical and L/R audio breakout on the HEX70ARC-TX are for audio return channel use only; HDMI source audio cannot be broken out from these connections.

• What audio formats are supported?

  Bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound is supported, including object-based audio formats in line with HDMI specifications.

• Is there an HDMI loop-out for a local display?

  Yes. The HEX70ARC-TX includes one HDMI loop-out for integrating local displays or cascading to multiple devices.

• How are the units powered?

  The kit supports bi-directional PoC (Power over Cable), allowing power from either the transmitter or receiver end.

• Does it include IR control?

  Yes. It supports bi-directional IR pass-through and is supplied with an IR receiver and emitter.

• Is it HDCP compliant?

  Yes. It is HDCP 2.2 compliant and includes smart EDID management.

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