{"product_id":"crestron-hd-earc-kit","title":"Crestron DM Essentials 4K60 4:4:4 eARC Transmitter\/Receiver Kit for HDMI, RS-232, IR and Optical Audio","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pd-acc { border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; border-radius: 8px; margin: 10px 0; overflow: hidden; }\n.pd-acc summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f7f7f7; }\n.pd-acc[open] \u003e summary { border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }\n.pd-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n.pd-acc summary::after { content: \"+\"; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; margin-left: 12px; }\n.pd-acc[open] \u003e summary::after { content: \"\\2212\"; }\n.pd-acc .pd-acc-body { padding: 8px 16px 14px; }\n.pd-spec, .pd-spec tr, .pd-spec td { border: none !important; background: transparent !important; }\n.pd-spec { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse !important; margin: 6px 0 18px; }\n.pd-spec td { padding: 7px 10px 7px 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec !important; vertical-align: top; font-size: 0.95em; text-align: left; }\n.pd-spec td:first-child { width: 38%; font-weight: 600; color: #333; }\n.pd-spec tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none !important; }\n.pd-video { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 10px 0 18px; }\n.pd-video iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrestron DM Essentials 4K60 4:4:4 eARC Transmitter\/Receiver Kit for HDMI, RS-232, IR and Optical Audio - Local Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA DM Essentials transmitter (HD-TXC-EARC) and receiver (HD-RXC-EARC) pair that extends HDMI AV plus eARC or optical digital audio over a single CAT5e or better cable, ideal where the source is remote from a display, projector or codec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K60 4:4:4 video with HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC on the receiver HDMI port returns display audio (all Dolby formats up to Dolby Atmos, all DTS formats up to DTS:X) to the transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical TOSLINK S\/PDIF input on the receiver for up to 6-channel LPCM display audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo, audio and power over one CAT5e or greater cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 100 m (330 ft) for resolutions up to 2K, or 70 m (230 ft) up to 4K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDCP 2.3 compliant; RS-232, IR, EDID and CEC pass-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, fanless, surface or rack rail mountable; one power pack powers both units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eHD-EARC KIT Datasheet — Technical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM Essentials 4K60 4:4:4 eARC Transmitter\/Receiver Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrestron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD-EARC KIT (HD-TXC-EARC transmitter + HD-RXC-EARC receiver)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM202243001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Signal Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI with Deep Color and 4K (DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Signal Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI with Deep Color and 4K (DVI compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopy Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDCP 2.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Resolutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4096x2160 \/ 3840x2160: 24\/30 Hz 4:4:4 12-bit, 60 Hz 4:2:2 12-bit, 60 Hz 4:4:4 8-bit; 2560x1600@60 4:4:4; 1080p60 4:4:4 12-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom resolutions up to 600 MHz pixel clock; interlaced video not supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReturn Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI eARC, S\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96\/24, DTS-HD High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, LPCM up to 8 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/PDIF Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, LPCM up to 6 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommunications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-way, up to 115.2k baud, hardware and software handshaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-way, up to 60 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDCP 2.3, EDID, CEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM Essentials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDCP 2.3, EDID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectors - Transmitter (HD-TXC-EARC)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM OUT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ-45, shielded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI IN\/EARC OUT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x HDMI Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOPTICAL OUT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x TOSLINK S\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x COM (3-pin), 1 x IR IN, 1 x IR OUT (2-pin 3.5 mm terminal blocks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x USB Type-A for firmware loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC, 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectors - Receiver (HD-RXC-EARC)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM IN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ-45, shielded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI OUT\/EARC IN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x HDMI Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOPTICAL IN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x TOSLINK S\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x COM (3-pin), 1 x IR IN, 1 x IR OUT (2-pin 3.5 mm terminal blocks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x USB Type-A for firmware loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM-CBL-ULTRA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 100 m (330 ft) up to 4K30 4:4:4 8-bit \/ 4K60 4:2:0 8-bit; 70 m (230 ft) for 4K60 4:4:4 and 12-bit 4K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDM-CBL-8G or CAT5e (UTP) or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 70 m (230 ft) up to 4K30 4:4:4 8-bit \/ 4K60 4:2:0 8-bit; 30 m (100 ft) for 4K60 4:4:4 and 12-bit 4K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower, Environmental \u0026amp; Physical\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePW-2420RU included with transmitter; input 100-240 VAC, output 24 VDC 2.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 W typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102 BTU\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20% to 90% RH (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFanless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, black finish, vented sides, 2 mounting flanges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface or rack rail mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H x W x D), each unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 x 106 x 27 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmitter 341 g; receiver 339 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntertek Listed for US and Canada, CE, IC, FCC Part 15 Class B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Software Support\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEcosystem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrestron DM-CBL-8G, DM-CBL-ULTRA, or third-party CAT5e or greater; shielded cable recommended above 1080p and required when bundling cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Compatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigitalMedia 8G+, HDBaseT, PoE, PoDM or other CATx-based interfaces or networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232 and IR pass-through for display or source control; CEC pass-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIRP2 IR emitter and CBL-HDI-DVI interface cables sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is carried over the CATx cable linking the transmitter and receiver. The HDMI\/OPTICAL switch on the transmitter selects which audio output is prioritised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePackage Contents \u0026amp; Ordering Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded (per Crestron specifications)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD-TXC-EARC transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD-RXC-EARC receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePW-2420RU power pack (supplied with the transmitter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmitter\/receiver kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD-EARC KIT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire and cables are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDatasheet \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crestron.com\/Products\/Catalog\/Audio-Video-and-USB\/DM-Essentials-Point-to-Point\/Kits\/HD-EARC-KIT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCrestron HD-EARC KIT product page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — HD-EARC KIT\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does eARC add to this extender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe receiver HDMI port supports eARC, so audio from the display (for example smart TV apps) can be returned to the transmitter HDMI port over the same link, supporting Dolby formats up to Dolby Atmos and DTS formats up to DTS:X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far can the signal be extended?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 100 m (330 ft) for resolutions up to 2K, or up to 70 m (230 ft) for higher resolutions up to 4K, depending on cable type. Refer to the transmission distance table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo both units need power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The power pack supplied with the HD-TXC-EARC powers both units; power is transmitted over the CATx cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it compatible with HDBaseT or DM 8G+ equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Crestron states the DM Essentials ports are not compatible with DigitalMedia 8G+, HDBaseT, PoE, PoDM or other CATx-based interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support interlaced video?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The kit does not support interlaced video; maximum resolution is 4K60 4:4:4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tPev1nJXazc\" title=\"InfoComm 2025 DM Essentials Walkthrough\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i--Z1cvEqZM\" title=\"Higher Ed AV Upgrade: Crestron DMPS Migration Path with DM® Essentials\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57606557466788,"sku":"HD-EARC KIT","price":1127.11,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/0136\/0804\/files\/crestron-hd-earc-kit-1.jpg?v=1793688916","url":"https:\/\/sourceit.com.sg\/products\/crestron-hd-earc-kit","provider":"SourceIT ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}