Niles CAT-5 HDMI baluns use durable, inexpensive CAT-5 cable to send high-def
video and surround sound to another room in your home. They're a great solution
for folks creating a multi-room audio/video system, and also give you some cool
options for your main home theater room. Wall-mount your flat-panel TV, then
hide all your video sources in an adjacent room for a super-clean look. Or send
a 1080p HD video signal to a ceiling-mounted projector, without having to invest
in a long, expensive HDMI cable.
HDMI baluns are a good option for homes with existing dual-CAT-5 cable runs,
since you might not have to install any new in-wall wire. They can deliver
clear, high-resolution video up to 1080p and full surround sound, even over
cable runs of up to 100 feet.
How it works
You'll need to purchase two HDMI baluns to set up a
fully functioning system — both this receiver and a matching in-wall or small
component-style transmitte (sold
separately). HDMI's high bandwidth requires the use of two CAT-5
cables. Installation is straightforward — just connect the receiver and
transmitter to your two lengths of CAT-5 cable. Connect this receiver balun to
your HDTV or home theater receiver via an HDMI cable. Connect the transmitter balun to
your video source, like a high-def cable box or Blu-ray player, using another
HDMI cable. Now you can send high-def video and surround sound and to a system
in another room.
What is a balun?
A balun gets its name by converting signals
between balanced and unbalanced lines. Balanced cables can carry
signals over much longer distances than unbalanced lines because of their
superior noise rejection. This balun converts video signals between balanced
CAT-5 connections and unbalanced HDMI connections.
Details:
- One C5-HDMI receiver and one Niles HDMI transmitter
required for a fully functioning setup
- HDMI output
- dual shielded CAT-5 jacks
- requires two CAT-5 cable runs
- maximum range:
- resolutions up to 1080i: 200 feet
- 1080p resolutions : 100 feet
- not compatible with Wi-Fi® adapters
- cannot share CAT-5 cables with other signals
- installs flush in wall
- fits standard single-gang junction box
- Decora wall plate included
- HDMI cables required for
installation (sold separately)
- 2-3/4"W x 4-1/2"H x 2-1/2"D
- warranty: 2 years
