Gefen Daisy Chain HD System
May 13, 2013 2:59 PM
Gefen Daisy Chain HD System
Gefen announced the Daisy Chain HD System, which creates an infrastructure for wiring displays using Cat-5 cable. The system includes sender, splitter, and receiver units. All three units work together to extend 1080p full HD with RS-232 and IR control signals using a Cat-5 cable. Individual displays can be mounted next to each other or up to 328ft. apart. Source video is sent to the sender then over a single Cat-5 cable to the splitter. The splitter outputs two signals: one that connects to a receiver and display; and another that connects to another splitter. Each splitter also provides one HDMI output for a local display connection. Alternatively, the Daisy Chain HD System can create a straight daisy chain to 30 displays from one splitter to the next splitter. This new system works with all HD displays and video sources using HDMI supporting Blu-ray players, satellite set-top boxes, and tablets. IR and RS-232 controls key features of the display, including powering displays on and off and switching source inputs. Availability: Now
