Blustream HEX18GARC-KIT Advanced HDBaseT™ Extender Set

The HEX18GARC-KIT extender set is an industry leading uncompressed, unconverted HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.3/2.2 solution utilising the latest in HDBaseT™ technology. 

The HEX18GARC-KIT supports uncompressed distribution of the latest HDR resolutions including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision resulting in the ultimate in picture quality for your critical viewing areas. 

The HEX18GARC-KIT supports bi-directional IR, RS-232 and PoC up to lengths of 100m over a single CAT6A cable. The HEX18GARC-KIT also provides enhanced features including KVM, eARC via HDMI, or ARC via HDMI or Optical (S/PDIF), and 1Gbps Ethernet pass through.

Box Contents

• 1 x HEX18GARC-TX Transmitter
• 1 x HEX18GARC-RX Receiver
• 1 x 24V/1.25A DC power supply
• 1 x USB-A to USB-B cable
• 1 x IRE1 receiver
• 1 x IRR emitter
• 4 x Mounting brackets
• 1 x Quick Reference Guide

Key Features

• Advanced uncompressed, unconverted, HDMI over HDBaseT™ technology offering distribution of bit-for-bit 4K HDMI video and audio over a single CAT6A cable
• Supports HDMI2.0 18Gbps specification including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video
• Supports uncompressed distribution of the latest HDR resolutions including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision
• Supports HDMI video distribution up to 100m*
• Features 1x HDMI loop-out on HEX18GARC-TX for integrating local displays or cascading to multiple devices
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
• HDMI re-clocking on the HDBaseT™ Receiver to help solve HDMI HDCP, compatibility, and handshaking issues
• Supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) from display via HDMI, and standard ARC from HDMI and Optical (S/PDIF) digital inputs
• Supports audio return to HDMI (eARC compatible), optical digital, and analogue L/R audio outputs (analogue output supports 2ch PCM only)
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio transmissions
• Features USB2.0 for KVM with speeds of up to 350Mbps
• Bi-directional Ethernet (1Gb), IR, & RS-232 pass through
• Supplied with Blustream IR receiver and emitter
• Bi-directional PoC (Power over Cable) to power extenders from either transmitter or receiver end

• Support for HDCP 2.3, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4

*Transmission distance is subject to video format, cable type and installation environment. It is recommended to use a minimum of CAT6A cabling

Specifications

HEX18GARC-TX

• Video Input Connectors: 1 x HDMI Type A, female
• Video Output Connectors: 1 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector,  1x HDMI Type A, female
• Audio Output Connectors: 1 x Analogue audio L/R (3.5mm stereo Jack), 1x Optical (SPDIF)
• Ethernet port: 1 x RJ45 connector
• RS-232 serial port: 1 x 3-pin Phoenix connector
• USB/KVM Port: 1 x USB-Type B, 4x USB-Type A
• IR Input ports: 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack
• IR Output ports: 1 x 3.5mm mono jack
• CTRL: 8-PIN DIP switch

HEX18GARC-RX

• Video Input Connectors: 1 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector, 1x HDMI Type A, female
• Video Output Connectors: 1 x HDMI Type A, female (reserved for future use)
• Audio Input Connectors: 1 x Optical (SPDIF)
• Ethernet port: 1 x RJ45 connector
• RS-232 serial port: 1 x 3-pin Phoenix connector
• USB/KVM Port: 1 x USB-Type B, 4x USB-Type A
• IR Input ports: 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack
• IR Output ports: 1 x 3.5mm mono jack
• CTRL: 8-PIN DIP switch

• Casing Dimensions (W x D x H ): 220mm x 100mm x 25mm (TX/RX)
• Shipping Weight (Kit): 1.8kg
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Storage Temperature : -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
• Mounting kits included
• Power Supply: 1x 24V/1.25A DC