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Accell UltraCat HD - HDMI Over Cat5e/6 Extenders - Review and Photo Profile

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Accell UltraCat HD - HDMI Over Cat5e/6 Extenders - Review and Photo Profile
Accell UltraCat HD - HDMI Single Cat-5e High Speed Extender - Box - Dual View

Accell UltraCat HD - HDMI Single Cat-5e High Speed Extender - Box - Dual View

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HDMI is now the dominant connection used for both audio and video in home theater setups and installations. However, one problem with HDMI is that signal integrity can be lost over long distances, unless some way of boosting the signal is added. One remedy are devices that can take signals that normally travel via HDMI connections and transfer them via the same type Cat5e or Cat cables used in computer networks. One example of this type of product is the Accell UltraCat HD - HDMI Over Cat5e/6 Extender.

The Accell UltraCat HD - HDMI Over Cat5e/6 Extender has the ability to convert HDMI to Cat5e/6 for transfer of audio and video signals as well as providing long distance pass through of internet and network data ethernet signals. In addition, IR sensor cables are provided to allow allow remote controls to control both a video display and source device.

To get started in this review of the Accell UltraCat HD - HDMI Over Cat5e/6 Extender is a photo of front and back of the box it comes in.

As you can see, on the front of box is a image of the product well as a brief description, and on the back is a further explanation on what the products does.

The features and specifications of the Accell UltraCat include:

1. HDMI, Ethernet, and IR/RS-232 extension via single Cat5e/6 cable utilizing HTBaseT technology.

2. Resolution compatibility: Up to 1920x1080 (1080p/60Hz), as well as 4Kx2K, Computer Resolution up to 1280x1024.

3. Display Capability: Fully 2D and 3D compatible, all Aspect Ratios.

4. Signal Transfer Rate: Up to 10.2 Gbps at 340MHz.

5. HDMI output HDMI ver 1.4, HDCP, CEC.

6. Audio Format Support: LPCM, Compressed Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD.

7. Effective Signal Distance: Up to 328 ft. (100m) using Cat-5e (UTP) cable.

8. Cat-5e/6 Termination: TIA/EIA-568B

9. Ethernet Pass Through: 10/100BaseT.

10. Serial Pass Through: RS-232C to 57600 bps/full duplex

11. IR Transmitter and Receiver inputs/outputs: 3.5mm connector

12. Power Supplies (2): 5V/2Amps - 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.3A

13. Power Consumption: 2.5W (transmitter) 5W (receiver)

14. Dimensions (approximate): .6-inches (W) x 4.13-inches (H) x 1.22-inches (D)

15. Total Weight: Transmitter and Receiver: 1.98 lbs.

16. Operating Temperature Range: -5 to +35°C (-41 to +95°F)

Operating humidity: 5 to 90%

17. TMDS Input Voltage: 1.2v peak-peak

18. Input DDC Signal: 5 volts peak-peak

19. Mounting Ears: Supplied (Enables wall or side rack mounting)

20. Suggested Price: $499.99

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