Eaton Tripp Lite Series DisplayPort to HDMI over Cat5/6 Active Extender Kit — Pigtail Transmitter/Receiver, 150 ft (45 m), TAA

Elevate your professional or home AV setup with the Eaton Tripp Lite Series DisplayPort to HDMI over Cat5/6 Active Extender Kit. This compact, two-piece solution includes a transmitter and a receiver designed to convert DisplayPort audio/video signals to HDMI and extend them securely over standard Cat5e or Cat6 cables. Built for reliability in classrooms, conference rooms, control rooms, and home theaters, this active extender delivers crisp, high-definition video and audio across distances up to 150 feet (45 meters). With support for 1080i at 60 Hz and 1080p at 60 Hz, you can enjoy smooth, artifact-free imagery with synchronized audio that keeps your presentations engaging and distraction-free. The pigtail transmitter/receiver design simplifies installation, minimizes cable clutter, and helps you deploy a clean AV layout quickly.

• Extends DisplayPort video with HDMI audio up to 150 feet (45 meters) over Cat5e/6 cables, enabling flexible placement of displays, projectors, or TVs in larger rooms and multi-zone environments.
• Active transmitter and receiver pairing converts DisplayPort source signals to HDMI output, preserving native video quality and ensuring reliable transmission of 1080i at 60 Hz and 1080p at 60 Hz across the full distance.
• Two-piece, pigtail transmitter/receiver design delivers a compact, easy-to-install solution that minimizes bandwidth loss and reduces in-wall or in-ceiling cable routing complexity.
• Delivers synchronized HDMI audio along with video, ensuring a complete AV experience for presentations, multimedia playback, and collaborative sessions with synchronized sound.
• TAA-compliant and built for professional environments, offering dependable performance for education, corporate, and government deployments that require compliant, high-quality digital signaling.

Technical Details of Eaton Tripp Lite Series DisplayPort to HDMI over Cat5/6 Active Extender Kit

• Type: Active DisplayPort to HDMI over Cat5e/6 extender kit with transmitter and receiver units
• Distance: Up to 150 ft (45 m) over Cat5e/6 cabling
• Resolution support: 1080i at 60 Hz and 1080p at 60 Hz (maximum supported resolutions align with 1080p/60 Hz and 1080i/60 Hz within the specified range)
• Video input: DisplayPort on the transmitter side
• Video output: HDMI on the receiver side
• Audio: HDMI carries audio alongside video
• Cable type: Standard Cat5e or Cat6 network cabling used for video extension
• Power: External power supply required for transmitter and receiver (power adapters included with kit)
• Form factor: Compact transmitter and receiver modules designed for easy wall-mounting or desktop placement
• Compliance: TAA (Trade Agreement Act) compliant for use in government and procurement environments

How to install Eaton Tripp Lite Series DisplayPort to HDMI over Cat5/6 Active Extender Kit

• Power up: Connect the included power adapters to both the transmitter and the receiver units, and plug them into an available AC outlet.
• Source to TX: Connect your DisplayPort source (computer or DP-enabled device) to the transmitter’s DisplayPort input using a standard DisplayPort cable.
• TX to RX: Run a Cat5e or Cat6 cable from the transmitter to the receiver, ensuring the cable is rated for the installation environment and that it does not exceed the 150-foot maximum distance.
• Output connection: Connect an HDMI display, projector, or TV to the receiver’s HDMI output using an HDMI cable.
• Test and adjust: Power on all equipment, select the appropriate input on the display, and verify that video and audio are transmitted clearly. If needed, adjust display resolution to match the supported 1080p/60 Hz or 1080i/60 Hz modes for optimal performance.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the maximum extension distance? The system supports up to 150 feet (45 meters) over Cat5e/6 cabling, making it suitable for classrooms, conference rooms, and larger living spaces where a direct DisplayPort-to-HDMI connection would be impractical.
• Which display resolutions are supported? The extender supports 1080i at 60 Hz and 1080p at 60 Hz within the specified distance. This makes it ideal for full HD presentations and multimedia content that doesn’t require 4K capabilities.
• Does it carry both video and audio? Yes. The HDMI output carries both video and audio from the DisplayPort source after conversion, ensuring synchronized multi-channel audio with the video signal.
• What cables are required? A standard Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable is used to extend the signal between the transmitter and receiver. Cat5e/6 cables are common and cost-effective for longer AV runs.
• Is this kit suitable for professional or government use? Yes. The kit is TAA-compliant, making it appropriate for professional, educational, and government procurement where compliance is required.