VAX04101 HDMI eARC Pass Switch 4x1 for Soundbar

A Dolby Atmos soundbar can be used with any projector, television or monitor.

• HDMI switch for connecting a soundbar via HDMI eARC to 3 HDMI sources and a TV, video projector or monitor
• Delivers audio from the TV (internal tuner or apps) and the 3 HDMI sources to the soundbar, supports audio formats stereo, Dolby Digital 2.0 / 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby MAT, DTS-HD, DTS-X, multi-channel PCM up to 7.1
• Switching the input source via button or supplied infrared remote control, supports HDMI-CEC for controlling the player via TV remote control
• Supports Ultra HD resolution up to 4K 60Hz as well as HDR10, Dolby Vision, suitable for any TV or projector with HDMI input ( no eARC or ARC connection required)
• Suitable for soundbars with HDMI eARC connection, e.g. Sonos Arc, Sonos Beam Generation 2, Bose Soundbar 900 etc.
• Also ideal for Apple TV 4K, Xbox One S/X, Blu-ray players, Nintendo Switch for uncompressed audio
• Update option via USB interface

Connect 3 HDMI media players to your eARC soundbar

With the VAX04101, you can play the audio from external HDMI sources through a soundbar with an eARC connection. The sound no longer depends on which audio formats the TV or video projector supports. You can also play Dolby Atmos sound through a connected streaming box (e.g., Apple TV 4K, Xbox One X, Fire TV, Shield). The switch allows you to connect three HDMI sources such as a media player, satellite receiver, and PC. Switching occurs automatically to the last activated device, or via a button on the front of the device or via an infrared remote control. If a TV with an HDMI ARC connection is connected, the internal TV audio can also be played through the soundbar. This means that the audio from cable TV, satellite TV, and smart TV apps also comes through the soundbar.

Select the audio EDID on the VAX04101 to set the maximum audio format to 7.1, 5.1, or 2.0, or to automatically use the display's audio format (9.1 soundbars, etc., are also optimally supported with a 7.1 signal). If your soundbar has HDMI inputs, connected HDMI sources can also be played. In terms of video, the Switch supports Ultra HD resolutions up to 2160p at 60Hz, 3D, HDR formats such as HLG-HDR, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. All audio formats (including Dolby TrueHD with Dolby Atmos, Dolby MAT, and LPCM 5.1/7.1) can be transported via eARC.

If your TV is currently lagging the sound from external sources, this switch solves the problem. It delivers the sound to both your TV and soundbar simultaneously.

The switch is updateable via USB and a Windows PC. The switch ships with the latest firmware. Not suitable for a soundbar with an HDMI-ARC connection! Only suitable for a soundbar with the newer HDMI-eARC connection (e.g., Sonos Arc, Sonos Bean Gen. 2, Bose 900).

• HDMI version HDMI 2.0b
• Signal input 4 × HDMI
• Supported copy protection HDCP 2.2 & 1.x
• Data transfer rate 18 Gbit/s (maximum)
• Supported video formats max. 4K @60Hz (4096 × 2160p)
• Signal outputs 1 × HDMI, 1 × HDMI-eARC
• Color space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2; 4:2:0
• Supported color formats 3 × 8 bit - 10 bit - 12 bit
• HDR (High Dynamic Range): HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
• ARC support: yes
• eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel): yes
• Audio formats HDMI out & HDMI eARC connection: AC3 (Dolby Digital), Dolby True-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-EX, DTS-X, DSD, LPCM 2.0 – 7.1, Dolby MAT
• HDMI-CEC control: yes
• Recommended HDMI cable length: 4k 60Hz: in < 5 m, out < 3 m
• Power consumption < 2 W
• Dimensions (W×D×H) 183 × 85 × 19 mm
• Battery type remote control CR2025
• Not compatible with Xgimi Horizon Ultra / S Max and Sony VPL XW5000 / VW300ES/500ES

Scope of delivery: Switch, power supply, remote control, battery