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CON-H2-DD-EARC Quickstart Guide | 200408

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Copyright © 2020 WyreStorm Technologies | 

wyrestorm.com

CON-H2-DD-EARC Quickstart Guide | 200408

UK: +44 (0) 1793 230 343 | ROW: 844.280.WYRE (9973) 

[email protected]

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Wiring and Connections

WyreStorm recommends that all wiring for the installation is run and terminated prior to making connections to the scaler.  Read through this section in it’s 

entirety before running or terminating the wires to ensure proper operation and to avoid damaging equipment.

 

 IMPORTANT! Wiring Guidelines

The use of patch panels, wall plates, cable extenders, kinks in cables, and electrical or environmental interference will have an adverse effect on signal 
transmission which may limit performance.  Steps should be taken to minimize or remove these factors completely during installation for best results.

• WyreStorm recommends using pre-terminated HDMI cables due to the complexity of these connector types. Using pre-terminated cables will ensure that 

these connections are accurate and will not interfere with the performance of the product.

Warranty Information

WyreStorm Technologies LLC warrants that its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a 

period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. Refer to the Product Warranty page on 

wyrestorm.com

 for more details on our limited 

product warranty.

HDMI Output 1 Scaling

Force Downscale

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

Auto Downscale

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

HDMI Output 1 Audio

Bypass

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

Downmix 2ch

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

S/PDIF Audio Output

Bypass (max 5.1ch)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

Downmix 2ch

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

EDID Management

1080p/60 2ch PCM (default)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

1080p/60 5.1ch Dolby/DTS

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

1080p/60 7.1ch Dolby/DTS HD

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

1080i/60 2ch PCM 

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

1080i/60 5.1ch Dolby/DTS

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

1080i/60 7.1ch Dolby/DTS HD

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

2160p/60 4:2:0 HDR 2ch PCM

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

2160p/60 4:2:0 HDR 5.1ch

 

Dolby/DTS

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

2160p/60 4:2:0 HDR 7.1ch Dolby/
DTS HD

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

2160p/60 4:4:4 Static HDR 2ch PCM

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

2160p/60 4:4:4 Static HDR 5.1ch 

Dolby/DTS

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

2160p/60 4:4:4 Static HDR 7.1ch 
Dolby/DTS HD

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

DVI 1280x1024 60Hz | No Audio

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

Copy EDID from HDMI output 1

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

Copy EDID from HDMI output 2

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

API managed EDID

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ON

Troubleshooting

Video loss or quality issues

Verify that power is being supplied to the scaler device.

• Verify that all HDMI connections are well seated in the HDMI ports.
• Verify that both the output resolution of the source and display are 

supported by this scaler.

For 4K content, verify that high-speed HDMI cables are being used.

Ensure that the video scaler output setting is set according to the capability 

of your display.

• Ensure that you are not using HDMI OUT 2 (audio only) for connection to a 

display.

Audio loss or quality issues

Ensure that the audio cables are of good quality and are capable of passing 

the signal.

• Verify that the audio output settings are set appropriate to the connected 

equipment (HDMI output and S/PDIF output can be set independently).

When using the S/PDIF output, ensure that the signal does not exceed 6ch 

LPCM or bitstream.

When using ARC or eARC content, ensure the devices are connected 
correctly – ARC or eARC enabled TV connected to HDMI OUT 1, AVR or 

sound system connected to HDMI OUT 2.

•  The CON-H2-DD-EARC will only downmix bitstream or LPCM audio up to a 

maximum of 8ch (7.1 Dolby TrueHD™ or DTS-HD™) from a connected source 
or eARC enabled TV.

• 

If no audio is present from the outputs when ARC or eARC is required, 

ensure the input selector button on the front has been pressed and that the 
“ARC/eARC” indicator light is lit.

• 

Additional ARC/eARC troubleshooting may involve checking audio settings 
& configuration within the TV. Refer to TV manufacturers instruction manual 

for further guidance.

No or Intermittent 3rd party Device Control

•  Verify that the RS-232 cables are properly terminated following the 

Wiring 

and Connections

 section.

  

Troubleshooting Tips:

•  WyreStorm recommends using a cable tester or connecting the cable to 

other devices to verify functionality.

RS-232 Wiring

The CON-DAC-DD-EARC uses a 3-pin RS-232 with no hardware flow control.  

Most control systems and computers are DTE where pin 2 is RX, this can vary 
from device to device. Refer to the documentation for the connected device 

for pin functionally to ensure that the correct connections can be made.

3rd Party Device

Pin 1 TX (Transmit) ---> To ---> RX (Receive)
Pin 2 RX (Receive)

---> To ---> TX (Transmit)

Pin 3 G (Ground)

---> To ---> G (Ground)

WyreStorm Connector

Audio Wiring

 

This scaler contains audio connections for Analog Audio as well as S/PDIF digital.

Analog Audio

Tip:

Signal (+)

Shield: Ground/Return (-)

S/PDIF Digital Coax Audio

Tip:

Signal (+)

Shield: Ground/Return (-)

Setup and Configuration

EDID and Scaling

EDIDs can be configured to request the correct content from the source device. It is recommended that you set an EDID appropriate to the maximum capability 
of the source device then configure the video & audio output settings to match the connected TV, projector or AVR. 

When set to Auto-scale, the scaler will scan the EDID of the device connected to HDMI OUT 1, then dynamically adjust the output to the optimum 

resolution.

When EDID settings are changed, ensure the source device is connected but powered off, then power on once all DIP switches have been set.

Ensure that a display or AVR is connected and powered on before copying EDIDs or the copy will fail. 

Power to the scaler must be cycled (Off/On) after changing dip switches in order for the setting to take effect.

EDID Switch Location

Setting EDIDs

1. 

Ensure the CON-H2-DD-EARC and connected source devices are powered 

OFF

2. 

Set the desired switch configuration according to the illustrations below or 

the EDID table which is printed on the base of the unit.

3. Power ON the CON-H2-DD-EARC
4. 

Power ON the source device

5. 

Ensure the input status light is lit on the front of the CON-H2-DD-EARC

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