White Paper

HDBaseT allows AV displays to be installed using the same materials and skills currently used for LAN infrastructure, creating big opportunities and a new source of revenue for datacom installation experts. By understanding the finer points of this convergence, along with details on spec’ing the right sized monitors and quantity of speakers, datacom contractors can become AV experts for their customers.

This white paper covers:

• How HDBaseT works with 4K and integrated devices
• Practical applications of Power over HDBaseT (PoH)
• Testing and troubleshooting an HDBaseT link
• How to best leverage screens, speakers and amplifiers

EXCERPT:

Eighty-two percent of Leviton certified contractors are deploying audiovisual technology, and that percentage is expected to grow. A key technology enabling this trend is HDBaseT which allows AV systems to be installed using the same materials and skills currently used for a LAN infrastructure, creating big opportunities and a new source of revenue for datacom installation experts. By understanding the finer points of this convergence, datacom contractors can become AV experts for their customers.

This white paper answers some common (and not so common) questions about the capability of HDBaseT technology. It also provides an overview of cabling system requirements for supporting high-density, digital audiovisual distribution for signals up to 4K and beyond.

What is HDBaseT?
HDBaseT is a technology that enables faster, simpler installations of HDMI displays and projectors. This is accomplished by using a single category-rated cable to carry the high-bandwidth signals required for high-resolution displays across distances up to 150 meters.