Magenta promises the eradication of distances with the HD-One DX500 and HD-One LX500 extenders-- delivering HDMI signals for up to 152m over a single CAT6 cable.

The HD-One DX500 supports HDCP-protected 1920x1200 and 1080p HDMI video plus embedded audio. The HD-One LX500 adds 2-way RS-232 and IR signal (36.7, 38.0 or 58.8kHz, user selectable) support.

Magenta claims HD-One500 products use less power, dissipate less heat and offer better performance than similar HD-BaseT-based products.

Both devices come in a kit complete with transmitter, receiver and power supplies (and a pair of IR dongles for the HD-One LX500).

Go Magenta Introduces Long Range HDMI Extension Solution

Extron launches the DTP HDMI 230 D-- a Decora-style transmitter/receiver set extending HDMI, audio and bidirectional RS-232 and IR control signals for up to 70m over a single CATx cable.

As well as extending HDMI with embedded multi-channel audio, the DTP HDMI 230 D accepts and digitises analog audio signals for simultaneous transmission over the same twisted pair cable.

It also maintains DDC communication of EDID and HDCP between source and display, ensuring direct compatibility and optimal signal transmission between devices.

The DTP HDMI 230 D is compatible with CAT 5e, CAT 6 and CAT 7 twisted pair cables, and is ideal as a point-to-point solution or integrated with an HDMI switcher. It supports signal resolutions up to 1080p/60 or 1920x1200, with HDMI specification features including 6.75Gbps data rates, Deep Colour, HD lossless audio formats and CEC.

Installers can power either transmitter or receiver over the original twisted pair cable, allowing both devices to share a single external power supply.

The two devices are available separately, and can be mixed and match with the desktop DTP HDMI 230 transmitter/receiver to suit specific installation requirements.

Go Extron DTP HDMI 230 D

Extron's new Extender Plus VGA and audio line driver with EDID Minder is a one input, one buffered output line driver that extends VGA-QXGA and HDTV component video along with audio signals up to 75 meters (250 feet).

Unbalanced computer stereo audio is converted to balanced, line level stereo audio to eliminate noise usually associated with unbalanced audio when distributed over long cable runs. It features EDID Minder, which automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices

Atlona launches the AT-H2H-44M 4x4 HDMI matrix switcher-- a signal routing switch with HDMI and uncompressed digital multicannel audio switching support and distribution across 4 zones.

Features include advanced EDID management, S/PDIF audio loop outs, multiple control interfaces, in-field upgradeable firmware and Audio Return Channel (ARC).

Advanced EDID management ensures compatibility across multiple display types, sends communication between sources and displays, and automatically provides compatible EDID at start up. The unit also features an EDID learning function customisable for connected components such as AVRs, STBs and TVs.

The S/PDIF audio loop outs (support digital audio up to Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1) allow audio distribution to zone amplifiers or AV receivers within a rack while the HDMI output routes the video signal to the zone display.

Control interfaces include RS232 and IR-- and Atlona plans future updates for TCP/IP via ethernet port.

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