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What is HD Base T HDMI Matrix Technology and Why We Need It
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What is HDBaseT HDMI Matrix Technology and Why We Need It?
It’s a digital world out there with a massive selection of high-definition applications and devices to
support them. Prices of products have dropped to the lowest levels in history making HDTVs, LCDs
and gaming stations affordable to many people and businesses. However, once the system is
unboxed, consumers face a few challenges. HDBaseT HDMI Matrix solutions can help you in several
areas.
The entertainment industry, technology and consumer demands are in alignment. High definition
productions are viewed on high resolution televisions and displays. High resolutions, multi-channel
audio, 1080p resolution, 3D and more are just a few of the features found on high definition
appliances.
Consumers embrace every advance in technology demanding the latest features. The challenge
becomes apparent as soon as one adds a new television into the home or a business adds a new
location for an HD sign or display. People want to watch HD content at multiple locations without
adding on multiple source devices.
This is how HDBaseT HDMI Matrix technology resolves the problem
HDBaseT is a consumer electronic technology optimized for home and commercial multimedia
distribution. HDBaseT can connect several entertainment devices converging uncompressed full HD
digital video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, power over a single cable such as Cat5e/6/7 networking
cable with RJ45 connectors.
HDBaseT technology supports HDMI Video with embedded audio, bidirectional infra-red, RS-232
and Ethernet all over a single Cat5e/6/7 cable. The solution offers robust signal bandwidth support of
340 MHz which means there is no signal degradation. HDBaseT enables products such as Blu-ray
disc players, game consoles, PCs and mobile devices to be connected directly to displays in multiple
locations. Instead of requiring a separate Blu-ray player be connected to each display an HDBaseT
HDTV Matrix device allows you to connect and distribute audio/video signals to as many as 16 or
more outputs simultaneously.
All of these components require some type of control device, typically an infra-red remote control.
Look for HDBaseT Matrix systems which can be managed using an infra-red remote control or by a
remote management console via RS-232 connection. For instance, a DVR can be connected to several
TVs throughout the home, allowing users an independent yet fully compatible experience. Using a
universal remote, the controls on the television and the DVR can be controlled remotely.
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Another big plus of implementing HDBaseT HDMI Matrix technology is that a single Cat5e/6/7 RJ45
connection for each output device extends the HDMI signal to a remote display using HDBaseT
Cat5e/6/7 HDMI receivers. Cat 6/7 cable will enable you to extend 330 feet. The HDBaseT
technology is an affordable solution with the use of one inexpensive Cat5e cable.
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