GefenTV’s 60Ghz HDMI extender is now shipping. The wireless extender is capable of transmitting uncompressed HD signals across the 3Ghz bandwidth at a range of up to 30 feet.
How it works:
The Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz Extender system uses a pair of Sender and Receiver units. The HDMI source is attached to the HDMI input on the Sender unit. The Receiver unit is attached to an HDMI-compliant display in the desired viewing area. The Sender and Receiver are arranged in a line-of-sight orientation with respect to each other and without obstructions in the way of the radio signal path. The Sender and Receiver are powered on and put into pairing mode using their dedicated reset buttons. Within a few seconds, the units find each other and wireless radio pairing mode commences. A sharp and vibrant high-definition picture emerges on the remote extended HDMI-compliant display as AV signal extension completes. - GefenTV
The sender and receiver pair runs $1000.
More details on the GefenTV product page and in the press release below.
GefenTV Press Release
CHATSWORTH, CA – The leader in digital connectivity solutions today announced its GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz extender is shipping. This sender/receiver system is the fourth product from Gefen offering wireless video connectivity. It joins three other wireless products already shipping: the GefenTV Wireless for VGA; Gefen Wireless for HDMI UWB; and GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 5Ghz extenders.
The GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz employs innovative multi-antenna technology from SiBEAM that enables HDMI extension supporting full HD resolutions at 1080p. This is the first wireless solution from Gefen that is uncompressed at the 3Ghz bandwidth, making it well suited for demanding applications like gaming. Multi-channel audio is delivered alongside the video with support for many HDMI v1.3 features.
Gamers will appreciate its low latency, and its ability to deliver vibrant resolutions with multi-channel audio in the HDMI format. Yet the system also works well using a computer with DVI connections.
A one-to-one signal transmission of HDMI up to 30 feet (10 meters) in distance makes it ideal for in-room applications. The system is particularly desirable for any integrator who wants to avoid in-wall cable runs or needs to do a retrofit installation.
The GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz extender comes with HDCP compliance, support for CEC protocols, an RS-232 port for easy control or convenient Internet access to firmware updates and an IR remote for turning power on/off.
