BZBGEAR 8K UHD HDMI HDBaseT Long Range Extender

BZBGEAR 8K UHD HDMI HDBaseT Long Range Extender is an AV signal extension system designed for long distance HDMI distribution over twisted pair cabling. It enables transmission of HDMI and control signals for installers and AV operators, supporting integration with display and control workflows. This makes it ideal for professional AV and installation scenarios where extended reach and control transport are critical.

The system converts HDMI along with IR and RS-232 signals for HDBaseT transmission and restores them at the receiving endpoint. It supports HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 operation, with defined bandwidth handling for FRL and TMDS transport and compatibility across multiple color formats and bit depths.

In use, it supports video distribution across structured cabling for room to room or rack to display runs. It provides supported control pathways for IR and RS-232 signal routing in installations that require centralized source equipment and remote endpoint control.

Key Features

• 8K Video Support: Supports video resolution up to 8K@30Hz 4:4:4 at input and output
• Long Distance Transmission: Supports transmission distance up to 150m for 1080p and 90m for 8K@30Hz over CAT6 cable
• HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3: Supports HDMI compliance HDMI 2.1 and HDCP compliance HDCP 2.3
• Control Signal Transport: Supports bi-directional IR RS-232 and CEC signal transport over the link
• Bi Directional PoC Support: Supports bi-directional PoC using DC 24V 1A power supply specification

Technical Specifications

HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.1

HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.3

Video Bandwidth
40Gbps FRL and 18Gbps TMDS

Video Resolution Input Output
Up to 8K@30Hz (4:4:4)

IR Level
5Vp-p

IR Frequency
Wideband 20K-60KHz

Color Space
RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0

Color Depth
8/10/12-bit

HDR Formats
HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG

HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM 2.0 / 5.1 / 7.1 (32K–192KHz, 16/20/24-bit)
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Atmos
DTS Surround
96/24
ES
DTS Express
DTS-HD HRA
DTS HD Master
DTS:X

Transmission Distance
150m/492ft for 1080p;
120m/394ft for 4K@60Hz;
90m/295ft for 8K@30Hz over CAT6 cable

ESD Protection
IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap) & ±4kV (Contact)

Connections Transmitter
1x HDMI IN (Type A, 19-pin)
1x HDBT OUT (RJ45, 8-pin)
1x IR IN, 1x IR OUT (3.5mm stereo)
1x RS-232 (3-pin phoenix)
1x SERVICE (USB Type C)

Connections Receiver
1x HDBT IN (RJ45, 8-pin)
1x HDMI OUT (Type A, 19-pin)
1x IR IN, 1x IR OUT (3.5mm stereo)
1x RS-232 (3-pin phoenix)
1x SERVICE (USB Type C)

Housing
Metal enclosure

Color
Black

Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5" x 2.6" x 0.71"
140mm x 65mm x 18mm

Weight
0.53 lbs (240g) (Transmitter/Receiver)

Power Supply
DC 24V/1A; Supports bi-directional PoC

Power Consumption
Transmitter: 11.28W; Receiver: 10.8W

Operating Temperature
32°F ~ 104°F / 0°C ~ 40°C

Storage Temperature
-4°F ~ 140°F / -20°C ~ 60°C

Operating Humidity
20%~80% (non-condensing)

Storage Humidity
10%~90% (non-condensing)