Use the HAX05 as an HDMI ARC Audio Extractor

Is your TV mounted on the wall, and your optical/headphone port hard to reach? Does your TV only have HDMI, and no other audio output ports? With the HAX05, you can effectively add optical and RCA output to your TV by using it as an HDMI ARC audio extractor.

First, connect your devices to the HAX05. Connect the HAX05 to power using the DC 5V cable provided. Connect an HDMI cable from your TV’s HDMI ARC port to the “From TV HDMI ARC IN” port on the HAX05.

Next, connect any audio device you want to use to either the OPT or RCA ports on the HAX05. You can connect wired headphones, wired speakers, Bluetooth transmitters, and more in this way.

Now, set up your devices. Slide the output select switch on the HAX05 to “ARC Soundbar OFF/none”. The LED next to “To Soundbar HDMI ARC OUT” will be off.

If you’re not getting sound, please set your TV’s sound to PCM audio. Grab your TV’s remote control, and go to SETTINGS > AUDIO > HDMI ARC > PCM