Gefen Offers Solutions For Switching, Extending, And Distributing High-Definition Signals

3-Sep-03

Gefen is offering a new ìex-tend-itî line of products devoted exclusively to harnessing HDTV signals. At CEDIA EXPO 2003, three new HDTV products were on display, demonstrating how HDTV signals can be manipulated to benefit home theatre applications.The ex-tend-it HDTV Switcher connects two DTV DVI sources, such as DVD players and satellite set-top boxes, and links them to one HDTV screen. Either source is routed to the screen by the switcher or by using an optional remote control. Users essentially switch between the two sources using one screen. The package includes two DVI cables to connect the unit to both sources and an external power supply. The switcher itself is housed in a small metal box that fits in the palm of a hand.The ex-tend-it HDTV Splitter enables a single HDTV source signal to be duplicated and sent to two screens or displays. Both output signals support HDTV resolutions up to 1900 x 1200. The HDTV Splitter is an independent unit that connects the input source to both screens but does not require an external power source.The ex-tend-it DVI-1000HD Extender uses fiber optics to transmit DTV signals from DVD players and satellite set-tops up to 500 meters to any DTV digital display. Small-frame metal boxes comprise the sender and receiver units that connect to the source locally and to the DTV display remotely. A multi-mode fiber optic cable that terminates in an LC connection connects both units; DDC signals are passed through a Cat. 5 cable. Both cables are detachable, which offers flexibility in the installation of the cables when used in conduits or small spaces. Once both units are powered and connected, the remote DTV displays the same image quality as when connected locally.Each of these three HDTV solutions are HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)-compatible. DVI is increasingly being used as the de facto standard to transmit HDTV signals.Additional product information is available online at www.gefen.com.

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