What is SmartLynx?
The SmartLynx is a combination of transmitter and receiver devices
designed to transmit high resolution computer video and/or audio
signal over Cat5 wire. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia
Interface is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting
uncompressed digital data.
HDMI connects digital audio/video sources —such as set-top boxes
(STBs), Blu-Ray players, Personal computers (PCs), video game
consoles (such as the PlayStation 3 and some models of Xbox 360) to
compatible display devices e.g. computer monitors and digital
televisions.
Why is SmartLynx necessary?
Sometimes AV signals need to be transmitted over distances greater
than commonly specified product limitations of 5m. In this case several
choices are available, but most are expensive and bulky, which is in
some cases simply not practical, due to space limitations in the
conduits.
The SmartLynx allows the transmission of HDMI signals over a
standard Cat5 UTP cable over distances of up to 200m.
How does SmartLynx work?
The Smart-e SmartLynx is a transmitter and receiver pair designed to
extend HDMI, S/P DIF digital audio and IR/RS232 signals over (UTP)
unshielded twisted pair category 5 (Cat5) cabling. They are supplied with
a UK power supply and consist of: a transmitter with a HDMI input, a
digital audio input for separate S/P DIF and a Cat5 output and; a
receiver with a cat5 input and HDMI and S/P DIF outputs. Certain models
are also supplied with local
outputs and/or IR or RS232 connections.
The extended signals depends on the model but supported TV
resolutions are
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p48/50/60.
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Cat5 Cable Length Maximum Recommended Resolution
200m HDTV (720p,1080i, 1080p)
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Introducing SmartLynx Cat5 HDMI Extender
