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Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Extender Over Ethernet

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Extend Your 4K HDMI Signal with Blackbird by Monoprice The Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Extender allows you to transmit HDMI signals over a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable. Extend your audio-visual reach with support for resolutions up to 4K@30Hz and smart EDID management. Specifications: Br...

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Overview

Extend Your 4K HDMI Signal with Blackbird by Monoprice

The Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Extender allows you to transmit HDMI signals over a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable. Extend your audio-visual reach with support for resolutions up to 4K@30Hz and smart EDID management.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Monoprice
  • Type: HDMI Extender Over Ethernet
  • Compatibility: CAT5e/6/7
  • Maximum Resolution: 4K@30Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4)
  • Maximum Extension Distance: 4K up to 164 feet (50 meters), 1080p up to 229 feet (70 meters)
  • HDMI Compliance: HDMI 1.4
  • HDCP Compliance: HDCP 1.4
  • Features: HDMI Loop Out, Smart EDID, Power Over Cable (PoC)

Key Features

Supports resolutions up to 4K@30Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4, including 1080p@60Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4.

Complies with the HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 specifications.

Extends a 4K signal to distances up to 164 feet (50 meters) and a 1080p signal to distances up to 229 feet (70 meters) over a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable.

HDMI loop‑out connection on the transmitter for use with a local display.

Supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, which allows the receiver to be powered by the transmitter over the Ethernet cable. Supports bidirectional IR passthrough.

Specifications

Maximum Resolution
4K@30Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4), 1080p@60Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4)
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 1.4
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 1.4
4K Extension Distance (Cat5e/Cat6)
Up to 164 feet (50 meters)
1080p Extension Distance (Cat5e/Cat6)
Up to 229 feet (70 meters)
Features
HDMI loop-out, Power over Cable (PoC), Bidirectional IR Passthrough

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports resolutions up to 4K@30Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4, including 1080p@60Hz, ensuring high-quality video transmission.
  • Extends 4K signals up to 164 feet (50 meters) and 1080p signals up to 229 feet (70 meters) over a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable.
  • Includes an HDMI loop-out connection on the transmitter, allowing for a local display in addition to the remote one.
  • Features Power over Cable (PoC), so the receiver is powered by the transmitter, simplifying power management.
  • Supports bidirectional IR passthrough, enabling control of source devices from the remote display location and vice versa.

👎 Cons

  • Supports 4K resolution only up to 30Hz, which may not be ideal for fast-motion content or certain gaming applications requiring 60Hz.
  • Requires a Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable for extension, which must be purchased separately if not already owned.
  • The maximum extension distances are dependent on the resolution, with 4K having a shorter range than 1080p.
  • The extender complies with HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4, which are not the latest versions of these standards.
  • Installation involves both a transmitter and receiver unit, which adds to the setup complexity compared to a single cable.

Frequently Asked Questions

This HDMI extender supports resolutions up to 4K@30Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4, and also 1080p@60Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4.
It can extend a 4K signal up to 164 feet (50 meters) over a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable.
No, it supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, which allows the receiver to be powered by the transmitter over the Ethernet cable.
Yes, the extender supports bidirectional IR passthrough, enabling control from either end.
Yes, an HDMI loop-out connection is available on the transmitter for use with a local display.
The Monoprice Blackbird HDMI Extender complies with the HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 specifications.

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