Gefen DA Splits And Extends HDMI Signals Over CAT-5 Cable

July 30, 2007

Offering added convenience along with Gefen’s high quality signal distribution, the 1:4 HDMI CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier extends all four HDMI signals up to 330 feet, independently. The rack mountable DA accepts one HDMI audio/video signal, splits it four times and enables four identical HDMI signals to be delivered long distances over industry-standard category-5 cable. The method of extension uses four separate HDMI/CAT-5 receivers stationed at each remote location, connecting the display or projector to the DA which is linked to the HDMI signal source. Category-5 cabling links local and remote locations with an instantaneous signal transfer that performs as if connected locally. Full HDMI and HDCP compliance is passed through to each signal output, allowing for pure high definition resolutions up to 1080p on all four displays with no degradation. The use of category-5 cables to extend HDMI signals was first employed by Gefen in 2005. Since then, the manufacturer has consistently added to its robust base of CAT-5 solutions for HDTV systems. Its use allows installers to curb some of the costs associated with long cable runs while still retaining a high quality signal.

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