{"product_id":"hdfury-arcana","title":"HDfury Arcana — eARC Adapter \u0026 HDMI Audio Extractor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHDfury Arcana\u003c\/strong\u003e is the world's first \u003cstrong\u003eeARC adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e: it takes the full, lossless audio — up to \u003cstrong\u003eDolby Atmos over TrueHD and DTS:X\u003c\/strong\u003e — from any HDMI source and delivers it to any eARC or ARC sound system, while passing pristine 4K HDR video to your TV or projector. It is the missing link between your Apple TV, PS5, Xbox or Blu-ray player and soundbars like the \u003cstrong\u003eSonos Arc\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bose 700\/900 or any eARC AV receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you need an eARC adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost TVs are the weak link in your audio chain. Sources connect to the TV, and the TV forwards audio to your soundbar over ARC — but regular ARC cannot carry lossless formats, so Dolby Atmos over TrueHD and DTS-HD are stripped down or lost entirely. Older TVs and projectors have no eARC at all. The Arcana routes the audio around your TV: source → Arcana → full audio to your sound system, full video to your display. No TV upgrade required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull audio to any eARC\/ARC system\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dolby Atmos (TrueHD and MAT), Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, down to PCM and Dolby Digital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4K60 HDR passthrough\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI 2.0b, 18Gbps\/600MHz: 4K60 4:4:4, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision, with less than 1 ms input lag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaming ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports 1080p120 and 1440p120 from PS5 and Xbox Series X, plus optional 4K-to-1080p downscaling for older displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLLDV magic for projectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — plays Dolby Vision content from any LLDV-capable source on HDR10 displays and projectors, with the source doing the DV tone-mapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEC volume control\u003c\/strong\u003e — adjust the volume of your eARC sound system with your TV or source remote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLip-sync solved\u003c\/strong\u003e — corrects audio\/video synchronisation issues common with eARC TVs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOLED status display\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 1-inch screen shows exactly what signal and audio format is passing through; ideal for troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstaller friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — RS-232 control, HDCP 2.2 → 1.4 conversion, USB firmware updates, works behind switchers and matrices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Arcana is most used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSonos Arc \/ Beam owners\u003c\/strong\u003e — get true Dolby Atmos (TrueHD) from Blu-ray players, Apple TV and consoles instead of the lossy version your TV passes on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlder TV, modern soundbar\u003c\/strong\u003e — add eARC to any TV or projector that doesn't have it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjector home cinemas\u003c\/strong\u003e — projectors have no audio output at all; the Arcana sends video to the projector and full audio to your sound system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDolby Vision on HDR10 projectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in LLDV solution unlocks DV playback on displays without native Dolby Vision support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eeARC AV receivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — feed a legacy or audio-only setup with full lossless audio from any modern source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArcana or Arcana 2 — which one do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models do the same core job: full audio to your eARC sound system. The difference is video bandwidth and outputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArcana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/HDfury-arcana-2\"\u003eArcana 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax video\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K60 4:4:4 (18Gbps, HDMI 2.0b)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K120 4:4:4 \/ 8K (40Gbps, HDMI 2.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVRR \/ ALLM gaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1080p120 \/ 1440p120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull 4K120 VRR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 + eARC out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 + eARC out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple TV, Blu-ray, streaming, 4K60 gaming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePS5 \/ Xbox Series X at 4K120 VRR, HDMI 2.1 setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: for streaming boxes, Blu-ray players and 4K60 gaming the Arcana is all you need. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/HDfury-arcana-2\"\u003eArcana 2\u003c\/a\u003e if you want 4K120 VRR gaming, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth or a second HDMI output. Still not sure? See the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hdfuryarcana.com\/compare.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArcana vs Arcana 2 comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup examples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arcana fits any configuration — these are the four most common ways to connect it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/hdfury.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/11-arcana-source-display.jpg\" alt=\"Arcana setup diagram: HDMI source to Arcana, video to display, full audio via eARC to soundbar\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/hdfury.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/22-switcher-arcana-display.jpg\" alt=\"Arcana setup diagram: multiple sources via HDMI switcher into Arcana, video to display and audio to eARC sound system\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/hdfury.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/44-hdfury-arcana-arc.jpg\" alt=\"Arcana setup diagram: sending full audio to an ARC or eARC AV receiver while video goes to the TV\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/hdfury.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/33-switcher-arcana-sharc.jpg\" alt=\"Arcana setup diagram: switcher with Arcana feeding Sonos Arc soundbar over eARC\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup guides for every player\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our dedicated support site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hdfuryarcana.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehdfuryarcana.com\u003c\/a\u003e you'll find step-by-step setup guides for more than 20 media players — from Apple TV 4K and Nvidia Shield to Zidoo and Dune — plus manuals, firmware downloads and troubleshooting help in English, Dutch, German and French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 2.0b, 18Gbps\/600MHz — 4K60 4:4:4, 4K120 4:2:0, 1080p120\/1440p120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision \u0026amp; LLDV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeARC\/ARC: Dolby Atmos (TrueHD\/MAT), TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD MA, DD+, PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x HDMI in, 1x HDMI out (scalable), 1x eARC HDMI out, RS-232, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput lag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1″ OLED status screen with adjustable OSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCEC volume control, lip-sync correction, HDCP 2.2 → 1.4, 4K→1080p downscaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 × 6 × 2.2 cm, 120 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArcana unit, power supply, USB power cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Arcana give me full Dolby Atmos on my Sonos Arc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this is exactly what the Arcana is famous for. Your TV's ARC connection strips Dolby Atmos down to lossy Dolby Digital Plus; the Arcana feeds your Sonos Arc the full lossless Dolby Atmos over TrueHD directly from your source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an eARC TV to use the Arcana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Arcana creates the eARC connection itself, so it works with any TV or projector — including older models without ARC or eARC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I game on PS5 or Xbox Series X through the Arcana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at up to 4K60, 1440p120 or 1080p120 with less than 1 ms added lag. For 4K120 with VRR, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/HDfury-arcana-2\"\u003eArcana 2\u003c\/a\u003e with full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it show Dolby Vision on my HDR10 projector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the Arcana's LLDV feature lets an LLDV-capable source (Apple TV 4K, Nvidia Shield, most 4K Blu-ray players) perform the Dolby Vision tone-mapping itself and outputs a signal your HDR10 projector can display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do I find setup instructions for my media player?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur support site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hdfuryarcana.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehdfuryarcana.com\u003c\/a\u003e has dedicated setup guides for over 20 players, plus manuals, firmware and troubleshooting in four languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does the Arcana give me full Dolby Atmos on my Sonos Arc?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes - this is exactly what the Arcana is famous for. 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