Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Extender, 50m - 4K HDMI Extension to 164 feet
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do I have to restart the transmitter daily morning ? i am using a different brand and that transmitter need to be restarted daily morning as it goes to sleep mode
Arvind L
on Dec 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: We use it in a commercial studio and once we set it up we have not had to touch it since. The source goes on and off as well as the display with no issues. It is being fed by 1x8 hdmi splitter amp that provides a consistent resolution so that may have something to do with it. It has been the best solution we have used so far and we have tried many. Cat6 wiring is a must.
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- Geoffrey R on Dec 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: We use it in a commercial studio and once we set it up we have not had to touch it since. The source goes on and off as well as the display with no issues. It is being fed by 1x8 hdmi splitter amp that provides a consistent resolution so that may have something to do with it. It has been the best solution we have used so far and we have tried many. Cat6 wiring is a must.
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- Geoffrey R on Dec 25, 2017
I have mine plugged in continuously and haven't had to do anything to them since installed. No power cycling or disconnecting and reconnecting of the HDMI cables.
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- Cody V on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2017
From my experience, no this does not need to be restarted. It should work all the time
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- Robbie M on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2017
Good day. No you do not have to restart the transmitter daily.
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- Henry L on Dec 25, 2017
No. It's always on in my experience. Works great.
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- David S on Dec 25, 2017
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I tried to use this device with a MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C to HDMI adapter (the one Apple makes), and get a scrambled screen. It works great with a laptop that has a built in HDMI port. Any idea why it does not work with the adapter? Thank you.
New User U
on Mar 4, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Our extenders are not made to be connected to adapters or converters so we cant guarantee they will work unless you go straight from the source to the display.
Our extenders are not made to be connected to adapters or converters so we cant guarantee they will work unless you go straight from the source to the display.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 4, 2020
Thank you, Tyler. Do you know of an extender that will work with this type of adapter?
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- New User U on Mar 4, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Our extenders are not made to be connected to adapters or converters so we cant guarantee they will work unless you go straight from the source to the display.
Our extenders are not made to be connected to adapters or converters so we cant guarantee they will work unless you go straight from the source to the display.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 4, 2020
Thank you, Tyler. Do you know of an extender that will work with this type of adapter?
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- New User U on Mar 4, 2020
Probably not the right version of HDCP compliance. If you need 2.2 like for the new Apple TV it’s most likely your issue.
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- James N on Mar 4, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2018
To continue from before. You probably need the “pro” version.
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- James N on Mar 4, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2018
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Is there anyway I can add more IR Blasters so I can control more than one source unit?
Todd K
on Dec 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You can wire up to 4 flashers in series to achieve this.
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- Lou on Dec 1, 2018
- Purchased on May 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You can wire up to 4 flashers in series to achieve this.
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- Lou on Dec 1, 2018
- Purchased on May 6, 2018
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What IR Blaster Part Number is used on these?
Todd K
on May 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would come with two IR receivers and two IR blasters.
This item would come with two IR receivers and two IR blasters.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would come with two IR receivers and two IR blasters.
This item would come with two IR receivers and two IR blasters.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 12, 2019
Mine only came with one blaster and one transmitter (also only 1 AC adapter even though the manual said 2 should be included
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- Seth F on Jul 5, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2020
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Can I use a display port adapter to HDMI with this product?
A shopper
on Jan 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I do t see why you couldn’t... as long as the signal is converted to HDMI first on the front end.
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- M U on Jan 5, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I do t see why you couldn’t... as long as the signal is converted to HDMI first on the front end.
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- M U on Jan 5, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 29, 2019
Yes, this is what I am doing.
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- Guillaume V on Jan 3, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 13, 2019
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I can't get these to send a picture. I was previously using non 4k extenders and it was working fine, aleit not with 4k (like all my components can handle). But after plugging these in, I get no signal on projector. I've got 2 sets so I tried 2 sets of units, different ethernet cords, different HDMI cords and fully tested the continuity of the Cat6 run. Does it need to be activated? I see a green light on the ethernet port but no orange? I also only seemed to get one ac adapter for each set but tried one ac adapter on each of the transmitter and receiver...
Seth F
on Jul 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I am using a pair of these to run video from a noisy DAW (recording) PC into my control room to view the recording software. These are plug-n-play units, so no activation is required. Also, you only need power on one end. I have my power plugged into the transmitter end at the PC. The Cat 6 cable will carry power to the receiver. On both of mine I have a solid green light at the RJ-45 connector and a flashing orange. I see this is an older post from last year, so I hope you were able to sort it out.
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- Steven P on Jun 8, 2021
- Purchased on May 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I am using a pair of these to run video from a noisy DAW (recording) PC into my control room to view the recording software. These are plug-n-play units, so no activation is required. Also, you only need power on one end. I have my power plugged into the transmitter end at the PC. The Cat 6 cable will carry power to the receiver. On both of mine I have a solid green light at the RJ-45 connector and a flashing orange. I see this is an older post from last year, so I hope you were able to sort it out.
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- Steven P on Jun 8, 2021
- Purchased on May 13, 2021
We just ordered these, so this may be way beyond your need but may help someone else. We had no problems. The power needs to be on the transmitter, not receiver. You also need to be connecting directly with one CAT6 cable, not using a switch or router to my knowledge. Granted, we are not sending a 4k signal, just 1080p.
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- Jay B on Jun 8, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 21, 2021
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Does this support HDR?
A shopper
on Sep 25, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this does support HDR.
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this does support HDR.
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- Coty R Staff on Sep 26, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this does support HDR.
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this does support HDR.
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- Coty R Staff on Sep 26, 2023
As noted it supports 4K 1920 x 1080P
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- Ray H on Oct 2, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2023
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When would it make sense to buy this model versus Product # 21609?
New User U
on Nov 30, 2017
Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI Extender, 50m - 4K HDMI Extension to 164 feet
Monoprice Blackbird 4K Pro HDBaseT Extender Kit, IR, 70m with PoC, RS-232, HDCP 2.2
BEST ANSWER: The pro model has an extra 20m of range and also supports rs-232 transmission over the same cable. If you do not need those two options then the base model would be fine.
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- Cody V on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The pro model has an extra 20m of range and also supports rs-232 transmission over the same cable. If you do not need those two options then the base model would be fine.
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- Cody V on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2017
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WHy would this be built to support 30hz when most signals will be 60hz? Does this make sense to anyone?
A shopper
on Nov 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item is only HDMI 1.4 which is why it only supports 4k @ 30 Hz.
It would still support 4k @ 30 Hz.
This item is only HDMI 1.4 which is why it only supports 4k @ 30 Hz.
It would still support 4k @ 30 Hz.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item is only HDMI 1.4 which is why it only supports 4k @ 30 Hz.
It would still support 4k @ 30 Hz.
This item is only HDMI 1.4 which is why it only supports 4k @ 30 Hz.
It would still support 4k @ 30 Hz.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 8, 2019
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From a previous answer from someone they said more than one IR Blaster could be used with this unit.... would anyone know what Part Number the IR Blaster is that is included with the unit so I could purchase more of them? Thank you
Todd K
on Dec 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You would want to use #27220
You would want to use #27220
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- Tyler C Staff on May 24, 2019
Monoprice Blackbird IR Blaster for PID 21609 Blackbird 4K HDBaseT Kit
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You would want to use #27220
You would want to use #27220
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- Tyler C Staff on May 24, 2019
Monoprice Blackbird IR Blaster for PID 21609 Blackbird 4K HDBaseT Kit
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Is the DC barrel connector “locking”?
A shopper
on Dec 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The power barrel can be screwed into the boxes to lock them into place.
The power barrel can be screwed into the boxes to lock them into place.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
The power barrel can be screwed into the boxes to lock them into place.
The power barrel can be screwed into the boxes to lock them into place.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 9, 2019
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Does this device support ARC?
A shopper
on Apr 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not support ARC.
This would not support ARC.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 3, 2019
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This would not support ARC.
This would not support ARC.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 3, 2019
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Do you need a power supply with both the transmitter and receiver? Mine only came with one
Jay W
on Apr 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item has would pass power over the Ethernet.
This item has would pass power over the Ethernet.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item has would pass power over the Ethernet.
This item has would pass power over the Ethernet.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 6, 2019
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Can I run this through cat6 patch panel ?
A shopper
on Dec 3, 2019
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Does this support audio as well as I’m looking to run from my projector to another tv in ?another room and the one I’m using now doesn’t give any sound from it
A shopper
on Jan 22, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Since HDMI would pass audio this would also pass audio but it would not support ARC functionality.
Since HDMI would pass audio this would also pass audio but it would not support ARC functionality.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Since HDMI would pass audio this would also pass audio but it would not support ARC functionality.
Since HDMI would pass audio this would also pass audio but it would not support ARC functionality.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 24, 2020
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Can i use a switch or two set of this to extend distance?
A shopper
on Jun 9, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes but only use the switch for video, do not use it for any other data. I would limit to one switch if possible. I have go up to 500ft with these.
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- Mike M on Jun 9, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes but only use the switch for video, do not use it for any other data. I would limit to one switch if possible. I have go up to 500ft with these.
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- Mike M on Jun 9, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2020
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will this strip EDID for HDMI use within security NVR's?
A shopper
on Mar 29, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Don’t think so. You need a splitter to do that.
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- James N on Mar 29, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Don’t think so. You need a splitter to do that.
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- James N on Mar 29, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 8, 2021
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Are these intended to be connected to one-another, or can they be connected to a network and be given IP addresses?
A shopper
on May 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: They are connected together using cat 6 cabling. They do not connect to a network switch. The PoC is nice as you will not have to use a power supply at the receiving end.
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- Neil S on May 17, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They are connected together using cat 6 cabling. They do not connect to a network switch. The PoC is nice as you will not have to use a power supply at the receiving end.
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- Neil S on May 17, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 21, 2020
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I have a several questions:
1) Does this output 2560x1440?
2) If so, what is the refresh rate at 2560x1440?
3) How much latency/input lag?
4) Are there any ethernet download/upload speed requirements?
1) Does this output 2560x1440?
2) If so, what is the refresh rate at 2560x1440?
3) How much latency/input lag?
4) Are there any ethernet download/upload speed requirements?
A shopper
on Jul 30, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I have the 85 inch sony TV 950, with a Marantz 8015. I would personally buy the Geffen Balun if your over 12 feet. I could not get it to do 4K on a patio run. I run the Geffen outside and it will move between 4k hdr and regular 4k with no issues. The monoprice unit sometimes looses the handshake and you have to switch the input back and forth. The Geffen is a lot more money but it does remain more stable.
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- Kevin C on Aug 6, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I have the 85 inch sony TV 950, with a Marantz 8015. I would personally buy the Geffen Balun if your over 12 feet. I could not get it to do 4K on a patio run. I run the Geffen outside and it will move between 4k hdr and regular 4k with no issues. The monoprice unit sometimes looses the handshake and you have to switch the input back and forth. The Geffen is a lot more money but it does remain more stable.
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- Kevin C on Aug 6, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2020
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Can the IR in be directly
connected to an IR output of a Harmony Hub instead of an ir receiver?
connected to an IR output of a Harmony Hub instead of an ir receiver?
John B
on Jan 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. This product has not been tested in this aspect. In theory if the IR ports match(3.5mm on harmony hub to match the 3.5mm on this device) it should work.
Thank you for your inquiry. This product has not been tested in this aspect. In theory if the IR ports match(3.5mm on harmony hub to match the 3.5mm on this device) it should work.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. This product has not been tested in this aspect. In theory if the IR ports match(3.5mm on harmony hub to match the 3.5mm on this device) it should work.
Thank you for your inquiry. This product has not been tested in this aspect. In theory if the IR ports match(3.5mm on harmony hub to match the 3.5mm on this device) it should work.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
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Does this pass CEC?
New User U
on Feb 4, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this will support CEC.
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this will support CEC.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this will support CEC.
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this will support CEC.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
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is a hd base transmitter the same as an extender?
A shopper
on Feb 10, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. This device has both receiver and transmitter to allow for long extensions.
Thank you for your inquiry. This device has both receiver and transmitter to allow for long extensions.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. This device has both receiver and transmitter to allow for long extensions.
Thank you for your inquiry. This device has both receiver and transmitter to allow for long extensions.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
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Does it support ARC?
A shopper
on Feb 12, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. This device does not support ARC.
Thank you for your inquiry. This device does not support ARC.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. This device does not support ARC.
Thank you for your inquiry. This device does not support ARC.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
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Does this support ultra wide monitors with 3440x1440 resolutions? Thanks!
A shopper
on Oct 25, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, it should support 3440x1440 resolution.
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- Jake S Staff on Oct 25, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, it should support 3440x1440 resolution.
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got one of these and it works fine, except it doesn't support cec. as such my xbox can't power on/off my TV anymore over the hdmi. did I mess something up?
Christopher U
on Nov 9, 2018
What is the Part Number for the IR Blaster that is used with the unit?
Todd K
on Dec 2, 2018
What is the replacement IR Blaster part number for this unit?
Todd K
on Dec 8, 2018
Do you sell replacement AC adapters for these? Model is CD1210 (COMINGDATA) (Input 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 0.5A / Output: +12V / 1A Polarity is negative over positive.
Dmitry N
on Dec 13, 2018
I ordered this and 100 ft of Ethernet cable, but I fear it may be just short. Will I be able to add an extender adapter so I can add another Ethernet cable without loss of quality?
A shopper
on Oct 21, 2019
Can someone tell me the specifications of the dc barrel plug?
Shane C
on Dec 18, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5
Worked exactly as I hoped and fixed my issue.
Purchased this to replace an HDMI extender that was not powered and quit working. I'm not sure if the extender went bad after 9 years or with higher definition signals I needed a powered extender but I thought I'd give it a try and it works perfectly now. I also like the HDMI pass through which allowed me to connect a second TV and eliminate the need for a separate cable box. The only negative is that if you had both TV's on they have to be tuned to the same channel, but this isn't an issue for me as rarely would have both of the TV's on at the same time because of where they are located in my house.
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Good product and works well, I have not checked the max distance it works
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works fine
Works fine -absolutely no problems. Mounting brackets are a plus.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Rated 2 out of 5
Regular reboots required
It seems like these boxes go out of sync and stop transmitting. I would ask for a refund and go with HDMI over IP system instead. It's been consistent where I'll change to the HDMI input these are suppose to send image to and need to power cycle the boxes to bring back the video feed.
Disappointing overall. Good image when it works but IRRITATING reliability.
Disappointing overall. Good image when it works but IRRITATING reliability.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Product
We had to replace what we had originally due to buying a 4k TV. The original require 2 Cat5 or 6 cables, this does not. Once hardware is in place and cables attached, it worked with no issues. Picture is great and we have not had any connection or other issues at all.
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Rated 4 out of 5
No mounting bracket. Instructions are incorrect.
Although the unit is very light, in a mission-critical environment you/we need to secure everything. There are no holes or bracket to do so.
Instructions incorrectly state that both receiver and transmitter need to connect to an AC/DC adapter. They do not. In fact, the package only includes one power adapter.
Instructions incorrectly state that both receiver and transmitter need to connect to an AC/DC adapter. They do not. In fact, the package only includes one power adapter.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Hit or miss, functionality. But when it works it's great
Hit or miss, functionality. But when it works it's great
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works great - great price - easy to install. Whats not to like?
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