BG-EXH-100C6
HDBaseT 3.0 Extender with eARC/ARC (100m)
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement 4
Safety Precaution 4
Introduction 5
Features 5
Packing List 5
Specifications 6
Operation Controls and Functions 7
Transmitter Panel 7
Receiver Panel 9
Input & Output Switching 10
Audio Embedding and De-embedding 12
USB Mode Applications 12
IR Pin Definition 13
Application Example 14
Tech Support 15
Limited Product Warranty Terms 15
Mission Statement 15
Copyright 16
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Statement
Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or configuring this
product. Please save this manual for future reference.
Safety Precaution
● To prevent damaging this product, avoid heavy pressure, strong vibration, or immersion
during transportation, storage, and installation.
● The housing of this product is made of organic materials. Do not expose to any liquid,
gas, or solids which may corrode the shell.
● Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
● To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the case. Installation and maintenance
should only be carried out by qualified technicians.
● Do not use the product beyond the specified temperature, humidity, or power supply
specifications.
● This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users.
Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not
covered under the warranty policy.
● Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety
standards.
● This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge protection
systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your
equipment.
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Introduction
The BG-EXH-100C6 is an HDBaseT 3.0 extender that extends uncompressed HD/UHD
audio / video, eARC/ARC, RS-232, bi-directional IR, 1GbE Ethernet, and USB 2.0 signals up
to a distance of up to 100m/328ft using a single CAT6A/7 cable. Featuring USB 2.0
(host/device configurability), and bi-directional PoC. The transmitter supports audio
embedding or de-embedding, while the receiver supports audio de-embedding. The
extender supports ARC/ARC from the receiver’s HDMI output and passes through to the
transmitter’s HDMI input, or de-embedding to the transmitter’s HDMI audio only and SPDIF
output ports.
The BZBGEAR BG-EXH-100C6 extender is a convenient solution for applications requiring
long distance HDMI extension over CAT cables.
Features
● HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDBaseT 3.0 compliant
● Uncompressed 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 up to 18Gbps video bandwidth
● HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG pass through
● LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High
Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD pass through
● Transmission distance is up to 328ft/100 meters over a single CAT 6A/7 cable
● eARC/ARC function (the audio is returned to the HDMI IN port, HDMI OUT (AUDIO
ONLY) port and SPDIF OUT port of the transmitter.)
● SPDIF audio reverse transmission
● Bi-directional IR, RS-232 and 1G Ethernet signal pass through
● USB 2.0 transmission, Host/Device is configurable
● Bi-directional 24V PoC function
Packing List
• 1 x HDBaseT 3.0 Extender (Transmitter)
• 1 x HDBaseT 3.0 Extender (Receiver)
• 1 x IR Blaster Cable (1.5 meters)
• 1 x IR Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
• 2 x 3pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connectors
• 4 x Mounting Ears
• 8 x Machine Screws (KM3*4)
• 1 x 24V/1A Locking Power Supply
• 1x User Manual
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Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Video Resolution
Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
HDBaseT Bandwidth
16Gbps on main and 2Gbps on return link
HDR
HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Color Space
RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth
8/10/12-bit
Audio Formats
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD
Master Audio, DSD
L/R Audio Formats
PCM 2.0
SPDIF Audio Formats
LPCM2.0, AC3 5.1, DTS 5.1
IR Level
12Vp-p
IR Bandwidth
20K - 60KHz
USB Bandwidth
Up to 350Mbps
Ethernet
1000Mbps
RS-232
Up to 921600bps
Transmission Distance
100m (via a single CAT 6A/7 cable)
ESD Protection
Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Transmitter
Input: 1 x HDMI IN [Type A, 19-pin female]
Output:
1 x HDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female]
1 x HDBT OUT [RJ45, 8-pin female]
1 x SPDIF OUT [S/PDIF]
1 x L/R OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Control:
1 x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1 x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1 x RS-232 [3pin-3.81mm Phoenix jack]
1 x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
1 x USB HOST [USB Type B]
2 x USB DEVICES [USB Type A]
1 x LAN [RJ45]
Receiver
Input: 1 x HDBT IN [RJ45, 8-pin female] / 1 x SPDIF IN [S/PDIF]
Output:
1 x HDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female]
1 x L/R OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Control:
1 x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1 x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1 x RS-232 [3pin-3.81mm Phoenix jack]
1 x SERVICE [Mini-USB, Update port]
1 x USB HOST [USB Type B]
2 x USB DEVICES [USB Type A]
1 x LAN [RJ45]
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Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
Transmitter / Receiver: 170mm [W] x 102mm [D] x 22mm [H]
Weight
Transmitter: 425g, Receiver: 437g
Power Supply
Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 24V/1A (US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption
15.36W (P0C)
Operating Temperature
32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity
20 - 90% RH (no condensation)
Resolution / Cable Length
4K60 - Feet / Meters
4K30 - Feet / Meters
1080P60 - Feet / Meters
HDMI IN / OUT
16ft / 5M
32ft / 10M
50ft / 15M
Note: The use of “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
Operation Controls and Functions
Transmitter Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Power LED
The red LED will illuminate when the transmitter is powered on.
2
LINK LED
Light on: The transmitter and receiver have a good connection status.
Light flashing: The transmitter and receiver are in ‘Low Power Mode’.
Light off: The transmitter and receiver are not connected.
3
VIDEO LED
Light on: The video is encrypted.
Light flashing: The video is not encrypted.
Light off: No HDMI input.
4
ARC LED
Light on: The device is switched to ARC mode.
Light off: The device is switched to SPDIF mode.
5
SPDIF LED
Light on: The device is switched to SPDIF mode.
Light off: The device is switched to ARC mode.
6
SELECT button
Used for switching the ARC and SPDIF modes.
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No.
Name
Function Description
7
L/R IN/OUT switch
Switch to the left: The L/R IN/OUT port is the audio embedding port.
Switch to the right: The L/R IN/OUT port is the audio de-embedding port.
8
LOOP OUT/ AUDIO ONLY switch
Switch to the left (LOOPOUT): The HDMI OUT port is the loop-out port for the HDMI IN port.
Switch to the right (AUDIO ONLY): The HDMI OUT port outputs 720P black screen image,
and the audio is from ARC or SPDIF.
9
HOST/ DEVICE USB switch
Switch to the left (HOST): The USB HOST mode is enabled.
Switch to the right (DEVICE): The USB DEVICE mode is enabled.
10
USB DEVICES
Two USB device ports: Connect to USB memory, mouse, or keyboard.
11
USB HOST
USB extension host port: Connect to PC.
12
SERVICE
Firmware update port.
13
DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power supply input port.
Note: The extender supports PoC functionality. Either the transmitter or receiver must be
connected to a 24V/1A power supply. The other does not require a power supply.
14
LAN
1G Network port. The green LED will illuminate when it switches to Gigabit Ethernet. The
yellow LED will illuminate when it switches to 100M Ethernet.
15
HDBT OUT
10G Network port. Connect to the HDBT IN port of Receiver with a CAT 6A/7 cable. It is used
for various signals pass-through.
16
Data Signal Indicator (Yellow)
Solid: HDMI signal with HDCP.
Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
Dark: No HDMI signal.
17
Link Signal Indicator (Green)
Solid: The transmitter and receiver have a good connection status.
Flashing: The transmitter and receiver have a poor connection status.
Dark: The transmitter and receiver are not connected.
18
HDMI IN
HDMI signal input port, connected to signal source device, supporting eARC/ARC amplifier.
19
HDMI OUT
HDMI signal loopout port. The port can be either a LOOP-OUT or an AUDIO ONLY port
through the LOOP-OUT/AUDIO ONLY switch.
20
L/R IN/OUT
Audio embedding/de-embedding port. The port can be used for audio
embedding/de-embedding through the L/R IN/OUT switch.
21
SPDIF OUT
Optical output port.
22
IR IN
IR signal input port: Connect to the IR Receiver cable.
23
IR OUT
IR signal output port: Connect to the IR Blaster cable.
24
RS-232
RS-232 serial port: Used for serial port command transmission.
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Receiver Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Power LED
The red LED will illuminate when the receiver is powered on.
2
LINK LED
Light on: The transmitter and receiver have a good connection status.
Light flashing: The transmitter and receiver are in ‘Low Power Mode’.
Light off: The transmitter and receiver are not connected.
3
VIDEO LED
Light on: The video is encrypted.
Light flashing: The video is not encrypted.
Light off: No HDMI input.
4
ARC LED
Light on: The device is switched to ARC mode.
Light off: The device is switched to SPDIF mode.
5
SPDIF LED
Light on: The device is switched to SPDIF mode.
Light off: The device is switched to ARC mode.
6
SELECT button
Used for switching the ARC and SPDIF modes.
7
DEVICE/ HOST USB switch
Switch to the right (HOST): The USB HOST mode is enabled.
Switch to the left (DEVICE): The USB DEVICE mode is enabled.
8
USB DEVICES
Two USB device ports: Connected to U disk, mouse, or keyboard.
9
USB HOST
USB extension host port. Connect to a computer.
10
SERVICE
Firmware update port.
11
DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power supply input port.
Note: The extender supports PoC functionality. Either the transmitter or receiver must be
connected to a 24V/1A power supply. The other does not require a power supply.
12
LAN
1G Network port. The green LED will illuminate when it switches to Gigabit Ethernet. The
yellow LED will illuminate when it switches to 100M Ethernet.
13
HDBT IN
10G Network port: Connect to the HDBT OUT port of the transmitter using a CAT 6A/7 cable
for various signals pass-through.
14
Data Signal Indicator (Yellow)
Solid: HDMI signal with HDCP.
Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
Dark: No HDMI signal.
15
Link Signal Indicator (Green)
Solid: The transmitter and receiver have a good connection status.
Flashing: The transmitter and receiver have a poor connection status.
Dark: The transmitter and receiver are not connected.
16
HDMI OUT
HDMI signal output port: Supports eARC/ARC TV.
17
L/R OUT
Audio de-embedding output port.
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No.
Name
Function Description
18
SPDIF IN
Optical input port.
19
IR IN
IR signal input port: Connect to the IR Receiver cable.
20
IR OUT
IR signal output port. Connect to the IR Blaster cable.
21
RS-232
RS-232 serial port: Used for serial port command transmission.
Input & Output Switching
Switch the extender to ARC/SPDIF mode by pressing the SELECT button on the front panel of
both transmitter and receiver. The HDMI OUT port of the transmitter can turn to LOOP-OUT or
AUDIO ONLY through the LOOP-OUT/AUDIO ONLY switch.
The input and output routing are different for certain scenarios. See the diagrams below for
details:
Example 1: Set the extender to SPDIF mode, then toggle the LOOP-OUT/ AUDIO ONLY switch to
the right. The HDMI OUT port of the transmitter is now set to AUDIO ONLY.
Example 2: Set the extender to SPDIF mode, then toggle the LOOP-OUT/ AUDIO ONLY switch to
the left. The HDMI OUT port of the transmitter is now set to LOOP-OUT.
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Example 3: Set the extender to ARC mode, then toggle the LOOP-OUT/ AUDIO ONLY switch to
the right. The HDMI OUT port of the transmitter is now set to AUDIO ONLY.
Example 4: Set the extender to ARC mode, then toggle the LOOP-OUT/ AUDIO ONLY switch to
the left. The HDMI OUT port of the transmitter is now set to LOOP OUT.
Example 5: Set the extender to eARC mode, then toggle the LOOP-OUT/ AUDIO ONLY switch to
the right. The HDMI OUT port of the transmitter is now set to AUDIO ONLY.
Example 6: Set the extender to eARC mode, then toggle the LOOP-OUT/ AUDIO ONLY switch to
the left. The HDMI OUT port of the transmitter is now set to LOOP OUT.
Note: In eARC mode, the SPDIF OUT port can only output the audio up to 5.1CH.
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Audio Embedding and De-embedding
The transmitter’s L/R IN/OUT port supports audio embedding or de-embedding using the L/R
IN/OUT switch.
▪ TX Audio Embedding
When the L/R IN/OUT switch is switched to left, the audio from the external audio device will be
embedded to the L/R IN/OUT port.
▪ TX Audio De-embedding
When the L/R IN/OUT switch is switched to right, the L/R IN/OUT port will output the
de-embedded audio from the HDMI IN port.
USB Mode Applications
The BG-EXH-100C6 supports USB 2.0 transmission and the Host/Device is also configurable.
Mode 1: USB forward from TX to RX
Toggle the HOST/DEVICE USB switch to the right and then power off and reboot the transmitter to
set to USB Host mode. Meanwhile, toggle the DEVICE/HOST USB switch to the right and then
power off and reboot the receiver to set to USB Device mode.
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Mode 2: USB reverse from RX to TX
Toggle the DEVICE/HOST USB switch to the left and then power off and reboot the receiver to set
to USB Device mode. Meanwhile, toggle the HOST/DEVICE USB switch to left and then power off
and reboot the transmitter to set to USB Host mode.
IR Pin Definition
IR Receiver and Blaster pin’s definition as below:
Note: When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °, the transmission
distance is 0-5 meters. When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 90 °,
the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.
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Application Example
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Limited Product Warranty Terms
Pro Line: 5-year warranty from the date of purchase for AV/Broadcasting products bought on or
after August 1, 2024.
Essential Line: 3-year warranty from the date of purchase for AV/Broadcasting products bought on
or after August 1, 2024.
Cables: Lifetime Limited Product Warranty.
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Mission Statement
BZBGEAR is a breakthrough manufacturer of high-quality, innovative audiovisual equipment
ranging from AVoIP, professional broadcasting, conferencing, home theater, to live streaming
solutions. We pride ourselves on unparalleled customer support and services. Our team offers
system design consultation, and highly reviewed technical support for all the products in our
catalog. BZBGEAR delivers quality products designed with users in mind.
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Copyright
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guarantee, standpoint expression or other implies in any form. Product specification and
information in this manual is for reference only and subject to change without notice.
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