HDMI Extender over Cat5e/6 with Loop-Out - 70M (1080p)
KanexPro EXT-HD50C compact HDMI extender TX+RX — 1080p up to 70M / 4K@30Hz up to 40M over single Cat5e/6. HDMI loop-out, selectable EDID copy, Dolby…
The KanexPro EXT-HD50C is a compact HDMI extender transmitter-receiver kit that extends HD signals up to 70 meters (230 ft.) at 1080p, or 40 meters at 4K@30Hz, over a single Cat5e/6 cable. The transmitter includes an HDMI loop-out for local monitoring or cascading to additional extender units. A selectable EDID copy function lets the TX read EDID from either the local loop-out display or the remote receiver display, ensuring the source always outputs at the correct resolution. Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and PCM 7.1 audio pass-through are supported. IR control of the source from the display end (IR receiver and IR blaster cables included), an ultra-slim 16.5mm chassis, and KanexPro's 3-year limited warranty complete the package. Applications: Digital signage, conference rooms, education, healthcare, residential multi-room, and cascaded multi-display installations.
- Extends HDMI up to 70M (230 ft.) at 1080p over Cat6 — 40M at 4K@30Hz
- HDMI loop-out on TX for local confidence monitor or cascaded extender
- EDID copy function — selectable local (loop-out display) or remote (RX display) mode
- 4K@30Hz support — Cat6: 40M / Cat5e: 35M; 1080p: Cat6 70M / Cat5e 60M
- Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, PCM 7.1 audio pass-through
- IR control of the source from the display end — IR receiver (RX) and IR blaster (TX) cables included
- HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 compliant — 10.2Gbps bandwidth
- Ultra-slim compact chassis: 79.5x69x16.5mm — 132g TX / 130g RX
- DC 5V/1A — included power adapters; 3-year KanexPro limited warranty
Specifications| HDMI / HDCP | HDMI 1.4 | HDCP 1.4 |
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| Bandwidth | 10.2Gbps |
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| Max Resolution | 4K@30Hz | 1080p@60Hz |
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| HDMI Loop-Out | Yes - TX unit (cascade or local monitor) |
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| EDID Copy | Local (loop-out display) or Remote (RX display) - selectable |
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| Cat6 Distance | 70M at 1080p | 40M at 4K@30Hz |
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| Cat5e Distance | 60M at 1080p | 35M at 4K@30Hz |
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| Audio | Dolby TrueHD | DTS-HD Master Audio | PCM 7.1 |
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| IR | One-way: RX IR IN to TX IR OUT (IR receiver and IR blaster cables included) |
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| Power | DC 5V/1A (adapters included) |
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| Dimensions | 79.5 x 69 x 16.5mm (TX and RX) |
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| Weight | TX 132g | RX 130g |
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| Operating Temp | 0 degrees C to 40 degrees C |
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| Storage Temp | -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C |
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| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
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Questions
- What are the maximum distances by cable and resolution?
- Over Cat6: 70M (230 ft.) at 1080p@60Hz or 40M (131 ft.) at 4K@30Hz. Over Cat5e: 60M (197 ft.) at 1080p@60Hz or 35M (115 ft.) at 4K@30Hz.
- What audio formats pass through?
- Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and PCM 7.1 are supported.
- How do I select the correct EDID mode?
- Use the EDID mode switch on the TX to choose Local (reads the loop-out display EDID) or Remote (reads the RX display EDID), then power-cycle both units to apply the change.
- How does the HDMI loop-out support cascading?
- The TX HDMI LOOP OUT can drive a local confidence monitor or connect to a second EXT-HD50C TX to extend to additional rooms.
- What are the unit dimensions and weight?
- The TX and RX chassis measures 3.13 x 2.72 x 0.65 in (79.5 x 69 x 16.5mm); TX weighs 0.29 lb (132g) and RX weighs 0.29 lb (130g).
- What cable is required?
- Cat5e or Cat6 cable, STP recommended with proper grounding; do not exceed the maximum distance for the resolution in use, and keep the cable away from power lines.
- Image quality is degraded or there is no signal at maximum distance. What should I check?
- Use Cat6 STP with proper grounding, avoid parallel runs with power cables, verify connectors are fully seated, reduce cable length if possible, and try switching EDID mode.
- IR control is not working. What should I check?
- IR runs one way, from the display end to the source. Check that the IR receiver cable is in IR IN on the receiver, where the remote can see it, and that the IR blaster cable is in IR OUT on the transmitter, aimed at the source's IR window. Make sure both units are powered.
- What control capability does the EXT-HD50C add beyond video extension?
- IR control from the display end: an IR receiver on the receiver picks up the source's remote, and the IR blaster on the transmitter repeats it to the source, over the same Cat5e/6 run.
- What installs is the EXT-HD50C suited for?
- Its dual reach of 70M at 1080p or 40M at 4K@30Hz over Cat6, plus a loop-out for local monitoring or cascading to a second unit, fits multi-room or long-run installs where extended distance matters more than native 4K reach.