VLHA-H21ERAD

8K HDMI 2.1 eARC audio adapter that de-embeds audio from an HDMI source or a TV's ARC/eARC to HDMI, S/PDIF, and analog outputs
Full HD audio pass-through up to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, routed to an AV receiver, amplifier, or eARC soundbar (including Sonos Arc/Beam)
48Gbps HDMI 2.1 video pass-through up to 8K@60 4:2:0 and 4K@120 4:4:4, with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, VRR, and ALLM
CEC control and volume from the TV to the source or sound system, with EDID management and cable equalization

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Product Description

The VLHA-H21ERAD is a 48Gbps eARC Audio Adapter designed for de-embedding audio signals from an HDMI source or TV with ARC/eARC, and outputting HDMI audio, digital S/PDIF audio or analog audio to AV Receiver. It supports data rates up to 48Gbps complying with HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 requirements. It includes several features for ease of integration, such as EDID management and cable equalization.

It provides an easy solution for HDMI installations to send audio signals to a soundbar, amplifier or any 5.1/2.0CH sound system. CEC control from TV to the source, amplifier or soundbar is also supported.

Key Features

HDCP 2.3 compliant
48Gbps video bandwidth, up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit and 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12-bit, per HDMI 2.1
VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, and SBTM supported
HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG pass-through
LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master, and DTS:X pass-through
HDMI input source and TV eARC/ARC audio de-embedded to S/PDIF, L/R, and HDMI audio outputs
HDMI input source routed to any eARC/ARC soundbar
Full audio up to Dolby Atmos/DTS:X from an eARC TV to a Sonos Arc/Beam or any eARC soundbar
CEC control from the TV to the source
CEC volume control from the TV to any eARC sound system
Advanced EDID management

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DATA SHEET (PDF)

USER MANUAL (PDF)

Specifications

  
     Technical 
  
     HDMI Compliance    
     HDMI 2.1    

     HDCP Compliance    
     HDCP 2.3    
  
     Video Bandwidth    
     48Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS    

     Video Resolution  
     Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit    
 
     Color Depth    
     8-bit,10-bit,12-bit    
  
     Color Space     
     RGB, YCbCr_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:2:2, YCbCr_4:2:0    
  
     HDR    
     HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG    
  
     Audio Formats    
      HDMI input/output:  
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby 
 
True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD 
 
 DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X
 
  eARC AUDIO OUT:
 
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD 
 
 DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X 
 
  Amp AUDIO OUT: 
 
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD 
 
 DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X 
 
 Audio de-embedding output:  
 
  Optical:  PCM 2.0CH/Dolby/DTS 5.1CH 
 
 L/R:  PCM 2.0CH
    
     ESD Protection    
     IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge)    
  
     Connection     
  
     Input          
     1 × Source IN [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female]  

     Output           
      1 × TV(eARC) OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female] 
 
1 × Soundbar eARC OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female] 
 
  1 × Amp AUDIO OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female]
 
1 × OPTICAL [S/PDIF]
1 × L/R [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
  
     Control           
      1 × SERVICE [USB Type C, Update port]  

     Mechanical     
  
     Housing    
     Metal Enclosure     
  
     Color    
     Black    
  
     Dimensions     
     145mm [W] × 68mm [D] × 18mm [H]    

     Weight    
     262g    
  
     Power Supply    
     Input: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 5V/2A 
 
(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
 
     Power Consumption    
     5.2W (Max)    
  
     Operating Temperature    
      0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F  
  
     Storage Temperature    
     -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F   
  
     Relative Humidity    
     20 - 90% RH (No condensation)

8K@60Hz 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 eARC Audio Adapter with HDMI, S/PDIF and Analog Output to AV Receiver

VLHA-H21ERAD

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