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post #1 of 21
1/28/13 at 7:51pm
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I have Samsung 9 Series TV. Need to get HDMI signal from me PC on the first floor. The distance between TV and PC is 250 ft approx.
Also I have in-wall ethernet cable nearby the TV.
Found solutions for HDMI over CAT 6 from Atlona, and plan to buy:

transmitter:
https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?p...3&cat=0&page=1

and receiver:
https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?p...3&cat=0&page=1

This solution is also supports HDBaseT standart, means I wouldn't care about power, is it right?

And what's UR opinion of Atlona? Maybe it is better to choose another vendor?
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post #2 of 21
1/29/13 at 11:44am
Your links are no good so I cannot comment on the gear you are considering.
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This solution is also supports HDBaseT standart, means I wouldn't care about power, is it right?
Not sure what you mean. HDBaseT can transmit power, but that doesn't mean all gear does it. And if you mean power for the display, the display would have to be designed to support it. With some HDMI extenders, the transmitter powers the receiver. But with most, a separate power supply is required for the receiver.
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And what's UR opinion of Atlona?
Atlona seems to be as good as most. The good thing about HDBaseT is that all manufacturers use the same chipsets from Valens. That means any differences will be in things like board layout and other things
Edited by Colm - 1/29/13 at 5:30pm
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post #3 of 21
1/30/13 at 10:04pm
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Sorry for the link, maybe it is something changed on the website.
Please try that links:

for transmitter:

https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?productid=2973&cat=0&page=1

for receiver:

https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?productid=2970&cat=0&page=1


About HDBaseT does it mean that my TV should support HDBaseT Standart? How can I know about it?
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post #4 of 21
1/31/13 at 7:20am
In all but a very few TV’s (read maybe one or two models aimed at hotels and presentation rooms) your TV is not HDBaseT complaint it is HDMI compliant and includes HDMI Input sockets.

Any HDBaseT Extender solution will have HDMI In on the Transmitter (Tx) and HDMI Out on the Receiver (Rx) with a single RJ45 on each unit to carry the signal between the Tx and the Rx.

http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20Ethernet%20Extender%20_%20HDCATS-100.html

Joe
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post #5 of 21
1/31/13 at 10:42am
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About HDBaseT does it mean that my TV should support HDBaseT Standart? How can I know about it?


If you mean for power - your TV doesn't support it. There aren't any consumer-level TVs that have support at this time.

If you mean for the audio and video signal, that's what the transmitter and receiver are for.
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post #6 of 21
1/31/13 at 11:50am
Although Atlona generally makes good stuff, you might want to reconsider your choice of products. The devices you linked to support HDBaseT Lite which has less capability than the original HDBaseT. They only claim to be able to do 197' at 1080p over Cat 5e/6 cable. They claim to be able to do a bit better with Cat 6a/7 cable, but you really don't want to deal with that. At 250' you want the original HDBaseT, not HDBaseT Lite.
Edited by Colm - 1/31/13 at 11:56am
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post #7 of 21
2/1/13 at 10:22pm
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Well, as I understand, no need to find HDBaseT solution in my case.
I checked Octava device, it is good.
And also I found Gefen extender.
https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?productid=1893

It is DVI, but I think I can use HDMI-DVI adapter, beleive it shouldn't be expensive.

And for Atlona products - all these extenders use CAT5/6 cable for extending. For the standards, all of them should provide approx 300 ft lengths. So I suppose that maybe even 230ft limitation could provide real 250ft lengths. Maybe somebody bought that devices and could make an experiment for maximum length?
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post #8 of 21
2/2/13 at 4:10am
I would second the advice for an HDbaseT solution: I have tried many non HDbaseT devices and to me they do not perform as well.

my opinion only...
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post #9 of 21
2/2/13 at 6:14am
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Originally Posted by Garry Frost View Post

Well, as I understand, no need to find HDBaseT solution in my case.
I checked Octava device, it is good.
And also I found Gefen extender.
https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?productid=1893

It is DVI, but I think I can use HDMI-DVI adapter, beleive it shouldn't be expensive.

And for Atlona products - all these extenders use CAT5/6 cable for extending. For the standards, all of them should provide approx 300 ft lengths. So I suppose that maybe even 230ft limitation could provide real 250ft lengths. Maybe somebody bought that devices and could make an experiment for maximum length?

How will you send audio or do you not need audio with this extender?
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post #10 of 21
2/3/13 at 1:25pm
Just to confirm the Octava single wire solution is HDBaseT - and now we have joined the HDBaseT Adopter Group (and paid the big licence fee) we are ‘allowed’ to say so eek.gif

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=364639096967176&set=a.225208764243544.45081.225127100918377&type=1

Joe
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post #11 of 21
2/6/13 at 10:35pm
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Originally Posted by Garry Frost View Post

I have Samsung 9 Series TV. Need to get HDMI signal from me PC on the first floor. The distance between TV and PC is 250 ft approx.
Also I have in-wall ethernet cable nearby the TV.
Found solutions for HDMI over CAT 6 from Atlona, and plan to buy:

transmitter:
https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?p...3&cat=0&page=1

and receiver:
https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?p...3&cat=0&page=1

This solution is also supports HDBaseT standart, means I wouldn't care about power, is it right?

And what's UR opinion of Atlona? Maybe it is better to choose another vendor?


I use Octava extender over CAT6, it works perfect at 300 ft approx. And also supports 3D.
I bought from Octava, but found that the price of HDWise is a little cheaper for my device.
https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?productid=3012&cat=0&page=1
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post #12 of 21
2/10/13 at 7:57pm
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So, if I understand right, from the discussion, I should refuse HDBaseT solution from my wishlist smile.gif
Maybe somebody suggest another devices for extend my signal? I just need to compare.
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post #13 of 21
2/10/13 at 11:15pm
The consensus is that you should use a HDBaseT based product.
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post #14 of 21
2/11/13 at 12:02pm
At the indicated cable length HDBaseT really is the only sensible solution – where you are getting confused is how HDBaseT is implemented!

Source HDMI Out > HDMI In on HDBaseT Transmitter – HDBaseT Transmitter RJ45 Out > RJ45 In on HDBaseT Receiver – HDBaseT Receiver HDMI Out > HDMI In on HDTV.

http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20Ethernet%20Extender%20_%20HDCATS-100.html

Joe
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post #15 of 21
2/12/13 at 11:39pm
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At the indicated cable length HDBaseT really is the only sensible solution – where you are getting confused is how HDBaseT is implemented!

Source HDMI Out > HDMI In on HDBaseT Transmitter – HDBaseT Transmitter RJ45 Out > RJ45 In on HDBaseT Receiver – HDBaseT Receiver HDMI Out > HDMI In on HDTV.

http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20Ethernet%20Extender%20_%20HDCATS-100.html

Joe

So, I still do not understand how I'll transmit power through HDBaseT devices, if my TV do not support HDBaseT?
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post #16 of 21
2/13/13 at 6:13am
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So, I still do not understand how I'll transmit power through HDBaseT devices, if my TV do not support HDBaseT?

Two choices -

Find one of the commercial-level TVs that support using power over HDBaseT and replace your TVs with those,

or

Continue to plug your current TVs into the AC power sockets in the wall and use HDBaseT for audio and video.
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post #17 of 21
2/13/13 at 8:11am
Hi Garry

HDBaseT has the potential to supply Video, Audio, Ethernet, Control and Power over a single CAT5, 6 or 7 cable – note potential.

The ability to deliver power is only starting to appear and whilst the theory goes you will eventually be able to power a TV there are lots of technicalities to work around before you see that as the norm.

Even with the complications ironed out there will be a limit to how much power you can deliver down the wire so don’t expect to see 42” and above TV’s appearing any day soon with Power over HDBaseT embedded in them.

For Now HDBaseT is primarily a way to carry HDMI, Ethernet and Control over a single CAT cable and where PoH (Power over HDBaseT) is mentioned it’s going to be limited to powering the HDBaseT Receiver device not the connected Display.

Joe
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post #18 of 21
2/13/13 at 8:51pm
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Originally Posted by Joe Fernand View Post

Hi Garry

HDBaseT has the potential to supply Video, Audio, Ethernet, Control and Power over a single CAT5, 6 or 7 cable – note potential.

The ability to deliver power is only starting to appear and whilst the theory goes you will eventually be able to power a TV there are lots of technicalities to work around before you see that as the norm.

Even with the complications ironed out there will be a limit to how much power you can deliver down the wire so don’t expect to see 42” and above TV’s appearing any day soon with Power over HDBaseT embedded in them.

For Now HDBaseT is primarily a way to carry HDMI, Ethernet and Control over a single CAT cable and where PoH (Power over HDBaseT) is mentioned it’s going to be limited to powering the HDBaseT Receiver device not the connected Display.

Joe

Joe, I think this all new features are absolutely useless in my case frown.gif
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post #19 of 21
2/13/13 at 9:12pm
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Joe, I think this all new features are absolutely useless in my case frown.gif

What are your requirements? I reread your first append and you have a 250 foot distance, which is well outside of passive HDMI wiring. So, HDBaseT would seem a reasonable solution, along with fiber optic (much more expensive). If you are looking for TV power to be included, then you have no solution right now.

If we understood more about your requirements, including power, I think you might get a more informed answer.
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post #20 of 21
2/14/13 at 1:11am
It does sound like you require HDBaseT (Video/Audio/Ethernet/Control) over your pre-installed CATx cable + a solution to power your TV.

I’m guessing you are trying to avoid laying in a new power socket close to the TV?

Joe
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post #21 of 21
2/14/13 at 11:33pm
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...I think this all new features are absolutely useless in my case frown.gif
There is one feature of HDBaseT you do need, the ability to reliably transmit a HDMI signal 250 feet. The only alternative is to use a fibre optic based product which costs more.
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