Converter transmits HDMI over CAT5e or CAT6 cables.
Press Release Summary:
HDMI to CAT5 converter consists of power supply, transmitter unit, and receiver unit built into single-gang Decora-style wall plate. On pair of CAT5e cables, 1080p signal will travel up to 125 ft and on CAT6 cables, up to 200 ft. Built-in CURxE Light Technology automatically corrects signal for any corrupted EDID or HDCP data resulting from capacitive loading problems. Device accommodates HDMI, HDTV, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p and supports DVI and various computer resolutions.
Original Press Release:
Honeywell Introduces HDMI to CAT5 Converter
Converter Allows A/V Installers to Use Economical Category Cable
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI, December 10, 2007-- Recognizing the high number of homes pre-wired with category cabling, Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced a new HDMI to CAT5 converter that lets A/V installers transmit HDMI audio and video source material over long distances using economical CAT5e or CAT6 cables.
The converter system consists of a power supply, transmitter unit and a receiver unit each built into single gang Decora style wall plates. At the source end, the high-speed transmitter transcodes HDMI signals over two CAT5/6 cables. A 1080p signal will travel up to 125 feet on a pair of CAT5e cables or a maximum of 200 feet on a pair of CAT6 cables. At the display end, the externally powered receiver unit transcodes signals back to HDMI. Built-in CURxE Light Technology automatically corrects the signal for any corrupted EDID or HDCP data resulting from capacitive loading problems, plus verifies Hot Plug Detect, 5V, EDID and HDCP compliance, assuring the highest quality performance.
Nuisance problems associated with poorly designed HDMI extenders and repeaters are virtually eliminated with the unique and practical design of the converter. It accommodates HDMI, HDTV, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. In addition, it is fully compatible with DVI, while also supporting VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA computer resolutions.
Ideal for home theater, classrooms and boardrooms, the converter supports most devices with HDMI outputs, including cable, satellite and OTA receivers, high- definition TiVo®, Xbox360® and PS3®, Apple TV®, PC video cards and HD-DVD® and Blu-Ray® players.
HDMI to Cat5 Converters are available through Honeywell dealers starting mid-December. Pricing is not available.
For more information, call (800) 222-0060, or visit www.honeywellcable.com
Honeywell International is a $34 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, Chicago and Pacific Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
Ralph Maniscalco
ralph.maniscalco@honeywell.com
