APx HDMI+ARC I/O Module for B Series: Specifications 65
HDMI
HDMI+ARC input/output module specifications
with APx500 v5.0 or higher measurement software
as fitted in APx52x, 555 and 58x B Series audio analyzers
NP0020.00033 rev 000
December, 2018
This illustration shows the HDMI+ARC module, model 242.
These specifications cover the input and output functions of the Audio Precision HDMI+ARC (High
Definition Multimedia Interface plus Audio Return Channel) I/O module. HDMI+ARC is available as a
stand-alone module, model 242.
The model HDMI+ARC module is fully compatible with HDMI 1.3a; additionally, it supports a subset of
HDMI 1.4a, the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. HDMI EDID 1.4 is supported, and CEC commu-
nications on the Source and Sink connectors is supported. Go to Help > About in APx500 to check fea-
ture availability.
HDMI is designed to carry high-bandwidth digital streams providing an audio/video interface that
includes content protection and a bi-directional channel for interaction with connected electronic devices.
ARC (Audio Return Channel) provides an additional digital audio channel, which can simplify interface
cabling in certain applications, for user convenience.
HDMI+ARC specifications begin on the next page.