[SaraClaridge]

Lindy Electronics has announced the launch of its Fibre Optic HDMI Extender, a revolutionary product that allows HDMI signals to be transmitted over incredibly long distances using a standard single SC duplex multimode fibre optic cable. The unit’s patent pending design makes it simple, and relatively low cost, to install monitors up to 300m from the HDMI Source.

The LINDY Fibre Optic HDMI Extender comprises of two modules, a transmitter and a receiver, which are connected to both the HDMI source and display using HDMI cables of up to 3m in length. The modules are then connected together using any standard ‘off the shelf’ SC duplex multimode cable (50/125μm). Previously, the only similar option for transmitting HDMI signals over longer lengths was to use at least two fibre optic cables and an Ethernet cable, making hidden cable runs extremely difficult and even then the maximum distance was 100m.

“The latest addition to our audio visual range of connectivity products incorporates the very latest technology for extending HDMI signals, which eliminates the need for multiple cables including Ethernet patch cables that are normally required for DDC and remote control,” says Andrew Ingram, Product manager of LINDY Electronics. “The LINDY Fibre Optic HDMI Extender overcomes several issues including the cost of additional cables, simplicity of installation and incompatibility issues that can occur between devices when multiple cables are used.”

Only available from LINDY Electronics, the HDMI Extender provides full support for HD 1080p, HDCP, multi-channel audio, CEC and IR remote control all through the single fibre optic cable. The cable also includes an eye safety function that disables the laser automatically if the cable is broken and a power save mode if the source device is powered off.

The LINDY Fibre Optic HDMI Extender, part no 38003 is available now from www.lindy.co.uk, price £599.99 incl. VAT or from www.lindy.ie for customers in Eire. The product comes complete with LINDY’s two year guarantee.

[Sephiroth0000]

Its amazing how fast technology is. Seems like a valuable but very COSTLY item mind you!

[RipMaster]

Originally Posted by Sephiroth0000

Its amazing how fast technology is. Seems like a valuable but very COSTLY item mind you!

Mind you, if you have a home large to need a 300m extender I'd dare say that £600 is chump change

[namuk]

Can i use Quidco ?

[LINDY Michael]

Originally Posted by namuk

Can i use Quidco ?

Actually, you can if you like.

Quidco - LINDY Electronics cashback

MikeO

[Pecker]

Unless I'm very much mistaken, Sim2 have this on their new top-end projectors, don't they?

Steve W

[IAN P]

As Steve mentions, Sim2 use fibre optics to connect their Host box to their 20,000 grand+ projector don't they?

Don't think it reaches 300m though. Alright, 250m.


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