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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 1Gb Ethernet pass through.
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 USB 2.0 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
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

| Feature | HEX18GARC-TX | HEX18GARC-RX |
|---|---|---|
| Video Input Connectors | 1 x HDMI Type A, female | 1 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector, 1 x HDMI Type A |
| Video Output Connectors | 1 x HDBaseT™ RJ45, 1 x HDMI Type A, female | 1 x HDMI Type A (reserved for future use) |
| Audio Output Connectors | 1 x Analogue L/R (3.5mm jack), 1 x Optical (S/PDIF) | N/A |
| Audio Input Connectors | N/A | 1 x Optical (S/PDIF) |
| Ethernet Port | 1 x RJ45 connector | 1 x RJ45 connector |
| RS-232 Serial Port | 1 x 3-pin Phoenix connector | 1 x 3-pin Phoenix connector |
| USB/KVM Port | 1 x USB Type-B, 4 x USB Type-A | 1 x USB Type-B, 4 x USB Type-A |
| IR Input Ports | 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack | 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack |
| IR Output Ports | 1 x 3.5mm mono jack | 1 x 3.5mm mono jack |
| CTRL | 8-PIN DIP switch | 8-PIN DIP switch |
| Casing Dimensions (W x D x H) | 220mm x 100mm x 25mm (TX/RX) | 220mm x 100mm x 25mm (TX/RX) |
| Shipping Weight (kit) | 1.8kg | 1.8kg |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
| Mounting Kits | Included | Included |
| Power Supply | 1 x 24V/1.25A DC | 1 x 24V/1.25A DC |
| Description | Downloads |
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| Datasheet | Downloads |
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