Avantree HAX05 – HDMI ARC Audio Converter TV Sound with Pass-Through Capabilities, Optical & Analog Audio Output, and CEC Support
$39.99
Price: $39.99
(as of Jan 21, 2024 10:40:58 UTC – Details)
Product Description
Use the HAX05 when… Your TV is mounted on the wall
Mounted TVs often make it difficult to reach OPT & RCA outlets on the back of the TV. The HAX05 helps to solve this by connecting to your TV’s HDMI ARC port, translating the audio, and extending the OPT & RCA outlets so you can easily access them without taking the TV off the wall.
You want to use your soundbar with another device
Normally, when an HDMI ARC soundbar is connected to the TV, the TV’s OPT and / or RCA outputs are disabled. The HAX05’s pass-through mode allows you to simultaneously output audio to both your HDMI ARC soundbar and your OPT- / RCA-enabled audio device.
Mounted TV Setup Plug
Plug the HAX05 into a power outlet and connect to your mounted TV’s HDMI ARC port with an HDMI cable.
Attach
Attach your audio device to the HAX05 via either the OPT or RCA outlets on the HAX05.
Pair
If your audio device is a Bluetooth transmitter, follow the transmitter’s instructions to pair it with your Bluetooth headphones.
Play
Enjoy listening to your TV through your OPT / RCA audio device.
HDMI ARC Soundbar Pass-Through Setup Connect
After your OPT / RCA audio device is successfully hooked up to the HAX05, connect your HDMI ARC soundbar to the HAX05 with another HDMI cable.
Switch
Make sure the HAX05’s switch on the back is switched to “ARC SOUNDBAR ON.”
Check
Check the green light on the HAX05’s front. It will light up when pass-through is set up successfully.
Enjoy
Enjoy simultaneous audio through both your soundbar and your OPT / RCA audio device.
What is CEC support?
CEC stands for “Consumer Electronics Control.” It allows multiple AV devices connected via HDMI to communicate with one another, enabling you to control each of them with a single remote control.
When you use the HAX05 with a TV and soundbar that also support CEC, you’ll need only your TV’s or only your soundbar’s remote in order to adjust your audio settings. Please note that this only applies when bypassing audio to the sound system via HDMI, as OPT / RCA / AUX inputs do not support CEC.
Before you buy, please note that…
The HAX05 only supports HDMI ARC audio and NOT HDMI video / audio, so it will not work directly with HDMI-enabled PS4 / PS5 / Blu-ray, and it will NOT output to HDMI-only soundbars / AV receivers (HDMI ARC soundbars & AV receivers will work).CEC is only supported when bypassing audio to your sound system via HDMI, as OPT / RCA / AUX inputs do not support CEC.
[PASS-THROUGH CAPABILITIES] The HAX05’s unique pass-through feature allows you to simultaneously stream audio through both an existing HDMI ARC soundbar and Bluetooth headphones (when connected to a Bluetooth transmitter), all via your TV’s single HDMI ARC port. Household members will be able to listen through the soundbar while you use headphones, or vice versa.
[TWO SIMULTANEOUS AUDIO OUTPUTS] There are few products on the market that can extract from HDMI ARC to RCA (analog audio). Not only does the HAX05 support this function, it can also simultaneously output to both optical (digital audio) and RCA.
[CEC SUPPORT] When used with TVs and sound systems that also have CEC (Consumers Electronic Control) support, the HAX05 allows you to reduce the number of remote controls needed to operate your home theater.
[WIDE COMPATIBILITY] The HAX05 works with any TV with an HDMI ARC audio output port, and it’s capable of outputting to HDMI ARC soundbars / AV receivers, digital optical, analog stereo (3.5mm AUX), and RCA audio devices. Please note that the HAX05 only supports HDMI ARC and NOT HDMI, so it will not work directly with HDMI PS4 / PS5 / Blu-ray and will NOT output to HDMI soundbars / AV receivers.
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