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Our HDMI over Cat5E Extender is a robust solution that extends your HDMI signal up to 60 meters (200 feet) over two Cat5 UTP patch cables. This solution is ideal for applications where your HDMI monitor needs to be placed further than the average 10 meter HDMI cable limitation. Driving an HDMI signal over Cat5 allows you to take advantage of your UTP cable infrastructure already installed for a cost-effective and reliable in-wall installation. This HDMI over Cat5E solution is ideal for applications where you need to place your HDMI-compatible screen in a remote location. This is common in large home installations or digital signage applications typical in retail stores, houses of worship, classrooms, and boardrooms where you need video presentation in one room but want the source to be out of sight and in a safe and secure environment. With our HDMI over Cat5E Extender, you can place your display across the room, in another room, or on another floor while your source remains in a convenient location. 1080p resolution; HDCP™-compatible. Base Unit Connectors: One HDMI Female Input, Two RJ45 Female Remote Connectors: One HDMI Female Output, Two RJ45 Female, One DC Power Input* The included AC/DC power adapter is also available as a replacement part, #98041. To order a replacement part, please call us at 1-800-506-9607. Please Note: Cat6 cables may also be used. *The included AC/DC power adapter must be connected to the remote unit.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.1 stars
(based on 13 reviews)
54% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(3), Easy to use(6), Well built / quality(4)
Cons:
Poor performance(4)
Best Uses:
Home electronics(3)
Describe Yourself:
Business owner(3), Quality oriented(5)
Primary use:
Business(3), Personal(3)
Was this a gift?:
No(4)
 
Works as advertised
By BelzleyVerified Purchaser from Tulsa, OK on 6/17/2011
Pros:
Durable Construction, Easy To Use, Good Length, Intuitive design
Cons:
Monitor must be HDCP cplt, Needs a better manual
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

I use this for a long run from a laptop to a karaoke monitor. I learned, only after receiving the item, that the monitor must be HDCP (a new term for me) compliant. I had to purchase a new monitor, last minute, because of this. I wish that this point had been addressed in the description online, so I would have been better prepared. Other than this minor and workable issue, the product is great. There is no apparent latency and the picture quality is good.

 
great value
By DaveVerified Purchaser from Mountain View, CA on 5/4/2011
Pros:
EQ feature
Cons:
Display side power supply
Best Uses:
Home Electronics
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

Bought this to replace a cheaper product. The EQ feature cleared up the "static" I was getting. I thought I was going to have to run an HDMI cable but this saved the day.

 
Worked Great, no issues
By JLoVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 3/21/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Home Electronics
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

Took about 10 minutes to install...worked out of the box...No power needed @ the computer side, just Monitor

 
Doesn't work at all
By HA1Verified Reviewer from England on 3/5/2011
Pros:
Durable Construction
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

Tried it with firstly 2 of 30M Cat5e then 2 of 2M Cat5e but it wouldn't work.

 
100 ft - No Problem
By BRVerified Reviewer from Austin, TX on 6/28/2010
Pros:
Durable Construction, Easy To Use, Good Length
Best Uses:
Indoors
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

In our Austin office, installed two video conference trade floor high definition 47" displays using the Sony DH240 cams on a 100ft HDMI cable run... had my doubts but worked fine at 1080p. Installed another brand at our office in Houston - pink screen - planning to use these in our Houston conference rooms next.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Sometimes
By Mr TryitVerified Reviewer from East Coast on 6/7/2010
Pros:
Durable Construction
Best Uses:
Home Electronics
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

Well lets say that any HDMI install can be so so when dealing with a digital signal. It may still be hit or miss depending on wire and components, but still is one of the most cost efective way of installing HDMI for multi future locations. Only had one bad situation between a Dish DVR and an Onkyo receiver.....HD sat box worked perfect for the run I had but the DVR just couldn't push it.
That's the breaks....had component bundle cable for backup. Long story short when it works it's great but when it don't....always have a backup.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Does not work
By Jeff BVerified Reviewer from Rhode Island on 2/9/2010
Pros:
Compact Design
Cons:
Poor Performance
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
AV Integrator
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

Installed 2 pairs of these devices between cable boxes and TVs, about 140' runs @ 720p. No video, when the HDMI was plugged into the TV it goes to sleep. I hooked up my laptop to the transmitter and was able to read the EDID information from the monitor (Samsung Syncmaster) but it would not transmit video and stayed asleep. Tried connecting the TX/RX with 2 15' prefabbed CAT5 cables and it behaved the same way. Adjusting the EQ switch also did nothing. Replaced with an Extron unit at twice the price and it worked perfectly.

Cables To Go Response: We are reaching out to this customer to see how we can help.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Do not buy
By artVerified Reviewer from san diego ,ca on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Compact Design, Easy To Use
Cons:
Poor Performance
Best Uses:
Does not work
Describe Yourself:
Audio visual tech
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

Installed this product on a customers site,120Ft run of c-5 and it doesnt hold a picture or sound.returned 1 set and installed new ones,still no good.products like this should not be sold if they are not bullet proof.no body wants to have picture trouble during the super bowl ,do not buy.TelcomTec

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Device Does Not Work as Stated
By DliteVerified Reviewer from Houston, Texas on 10/27/2009
Cons:
Lacks Functionality, Limited Compatibility
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

Products states that enables easy and cost effective in-wall installation. When the video card on my computer would not detect the monitor on the other end I was told by Tech Support that I needed to make sure the Cat 5e cables were exactly the same length or it could effect the unit. Does not say anything about that in instructions. So much for using cables that are already in place in the house would need to pull them all back out and measure and then put them back in. So much for easy and cost effective. Just another product that might work under ideal conditions that are not outlined in the manual.

Cables To Go Response: Customer service has reached out to help.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Doesn't send out audio signal
By AlVerified Reviewer from Chicago, IL on 9/24/2009
Cons:
Poor Performance
Describe Yourself:
Business Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

I bought this item about couple of month ago. I am not satisfied with the product because it does not convey any audio signals at all, it only sends out video signals to my Samsung HD Plasma TV model #PN58B560 which is about 35 ft from the source.
This item is a HDMI extender for up to 60ft per your product description, meaning it should send out both audio & video, so I don't know why it doesn't send out any audio signals whatsoever.

Thanks,
Al

Cables To Go Response: Customer service reached out, but we have yet to hear from Al. This extender does support audio. However, certain devices may require adjustment to the audio output. The extender cannot pass an audio signal that is not be sent by the source device.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I am pleased with your product
By PatVerified Purchaser from McKinney, TX on 8/21/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Professional Quality
Best Uses:
Church video and display
Describe Yourself:
Facility Director
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

We have installed 2 large screens with a computer and camera for displaying event calendars, powerpoint presenetations, church services and who knows what else to keep our congregations informed.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Perfect for install
By Shadez14Staff Reviewer from SW. Ohio on 6/1/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
In The Studio
Describe Yourself:
Business Owner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

Had a 100ft'ish install and worked great. just plug and play.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
doesn't work 100%
By TicoVerified Purchaser from Dominican Republic on 5/21/2009
Pros:
Compact Design
Cons:
Poor Performance
Describe Yourself:
Business Owner
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go HDMI® over Cat5E Extender:

have to be disconneted and connected when change inputs in projector

Cables To Go Response: Sorry to hear that the HDMI extender is not functioning in the manner that you expected. It seems that you are experiencing an HDMI handshake issue between the HDMI source and the projector. A member of our Tech Support team will contact you to resolve the issue.
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