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Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.
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Black
Metal Enclosure
HDMI 2.1
HDCP 2.3
48Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS
Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12bit
8-bit,10-bit,12-bit
RGB, YCbCr_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:2:2, YCbCr_4:2:0
HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDMI input/Output: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X
eARC Audio Out: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X
Amp AUDIO Out: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DSD DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X
Audio de-embedding Output:
Optical: PCM 2.0CH/Dolby/DTS 5.1CH
L/R: PCM 2.0CH
IEC 61000-4-2: +/-8kV (Air-gap discharge) & +/-4kV (Contact discharge)
1x Source IN (HDMI Type A, 19-pin female)
1x TV (eARC) Out (HDMI Type A, 19-pin female)
1x Soundbar eARC Out (HDMI Type A, 19-pin female)
1x Amp Audio Out (HDMI Type A, 19-pin female)
1x Optical (S/PDIF) 1x L/R (3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack)
1x Service (USB Type C, Update port)
Input: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 5V/2A(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
5.2W (Max)
32 Degree F - 104 Degree F (0 Degree C - 40 Degree C)
-4 Degree F - 140 Degree F (-20 Degree C - 60 Degree C)
20 - 90% RH (No condensation)
5.71 x 2.68 x 0.71" (145 x 68 x 18mm)
9.24 oz (262g)
The VLHA-H21ERAD is a 48Gbps eARC Audio Adapter designed for de-embedding audio signals from an HDMI source or TV with ARC/eARC, and outputting HDMI audio, digital S/PDIF audio or analog audio to AV Receiver. It supports data rates up to 48Gbps complying with HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 requirements. It includes several features for ease of integration, such as EDID management and cable equalization.
It provides an easy solution for HDMI installations to send audio signals to a soundbar, amplifier or any 5.1/2.0CH sound system. CEC control from TV to the source, amplifier or soundbar is also supported.
HDCP 2.3 compliant
48Gbps video bandwidth, up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit and 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 12-bit, per HDMI 2.1
VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, and SBTM supported
HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG pass-through
LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master, and DTS:X pass-through
HDMI input source and TV eARC/ARC audio de-embedded to S/PDIF, L/R, and HDMI audio outputs
HDMI input source routed to any eARC/ARC soundbar
Full audio up to Dolby Atmos/DTS:X from an eARC TV to a Sonos Arc/Beam or any eARC soundbar
CEC control from the TV to the source
CEC volume control from the TV to any eARC sound system
Advanced EDID management