APx HDMI+ARC I/O Module for B Series: Specifications 61
HDMI
HDMI+ARC input/output module
specifications
with APx500 v5.0 or higher measurement software
as fitted in APx517, 52x, 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 sup-
ports a subset of HDMI 1.4a, the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. HDMI EDID 1.4 is
supported, and CEC communications on the Source and Sink connectors is supported. Go to
Help > About in APx500 to check feature 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 chan-
nel, which can simplify interface cabling in certain applications, for user convenience.
HDMI+ARC specifications begin on the next page.