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PlayStation 5 with Arcana and Arcana 2

Arcana 2 is required for 4K120 and VRR. The original Arcana limits the HDMI chain to 18 Gbps and therefore normally to 4K60.

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PS5
Arcana 2 recommended4K120 · VRR · HDR · PCM/AtmosBest for modern gaming
PlayStation 5 aangesloten op HDfury Arcana, televisie en Dolby Atmos audiosysteem
PlayStation 5 through HDfury Arcana for video and audio.
About this player

Why use PlayStation 5 with HDfury Arcana?

With this game console, resolution, HDR, refresh rate and low latency matter as much as audio. Arcana 2 is required when 4K120 and VRR must be preserved through the HDMI chain.

Arcana extracts audio from the HDMI signal before a TV or projector can restrict it. A compatible soundbar or receiver can therefore receive the best available soundtrack while the video signal continues to the display.

  • After installation, verify that the TV reports the correct resolution and HDR mode.
  • Check the Sonos app or receiver display to confirm that Dolby Atmos or the intended surround format is received.
  • Only force EDID or scaling when the automatic configuration is not stable.
Two different connection methods

Arcana and Arcana 2 are not the same

Arcana works well with PS5 at 4K60. Arcana 2 preserves 4K120, VRR and higher HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.

With limitations

Setup with Arcana

Up to 18 Gbps · maximum 4K60
PlayStation 5HDMI source
→
ArcanaSeparate audio and video
→
TV / projectorVideo
+
Soundbar / AVRAudio

Cable order: PlayStation 5 → Arcana HDMI IN → HDMI OUT to TV/projector + eARC to soundbar

Use this route when 4K60 is sufficient and you need one video output.

With limitations

Setup with Arcana 2

Up to 40 Gbps · 4K120 · VRR · FRL5
PlayStation 5HDMI source
→
Arcana 2Separate audio and video
→
TV / projectorVideo
+
Soundbar / AVRAudio

Cable order: PlayStation 5 → Arcana 2 HDMI IN → TX0 to TV/projector + eARC to soundbar

Use TX1/HDMI audio when a second display or HDMI receiver is required.

Key difference for PlayStation 5

Arcana works well with PS5 at 4K60. Arcana 2 preserves 4K120, VRR and higher HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.

Recommended configuration

Configure the player correctly first

Only use EDID, scaling or lip-sync corrections afterwards when the standard route demonstrably does not work.

V

Video settings

ResolutieAutomatic
120 Hz-uiTVoerAutomatic
VRRAutomatic
HDROnly when supported / On when supported
A

Audio settings

AudioapparaatHDMI-apparaat (AV-versterker)
Audio formatDolby Atmos or Linear PCM to match the system
KanalenMatch the soundbar/AVR
H

Arcana choice

Recommended modelArcana 2 recommended
ArcanaMaximum 18 Gbps / 4K60
Arcana 2Up to 40 Gbps / 4K120 / VRR
EDIDStart with Automix / default profile
ScalingOff unless displays use different resolutions
Quick choice

Which one should you choose?

Choose Arcana

When this player uses up to 4K60, you have one display and audio must be sent to an ARC/eARC soundbar.

Choose Arcana 2

When you need 4K120, VRR, HDMI 2.1, a second video output or a separate HDMI audio output.

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Current pricing, availability, payment and European delivery are handled centrally through HDfury.eu.

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