HDMI extension options to tv?

[Herr der Verboten]

Doesn't seem we have a lot of them in RSA. Preferrable looking for a certified premium hdmi cable (fiber) about 20 meters. I have the Baobab HDMI 2.0 Fibre Cable, but it seems to lose signal, handshake or goes into "no hdmi signal" from time to time.

I've checked the port and tv with my laptop using a 2m high quality hdmi, and it's fine. It seems the only other options are importing decent hdmi cable, using those extender boxes (running cat6/7), moving my pc next to tv, getting a console, or just buying a 4k ips gaming panel for my pc. haha.

I don't think there is a (proper) solution post a certain length for hmdi at this stage that runs at least 2k to 4k @ 60hz with all the bells and whistle one has come to expect.

I was thinking of getting something like this though

Amazon.com: CABLEDECONN 8K HDMI Optic Cable Real UHD HDR 8K 48Gbps,8K@60Hz 4K@120Hz HDMI Fiber 20m 65ft Support 3D HDCP2.2 HDMI Cable for PS4 SetTop Box HDTVs Projectors: Electronics

Amazon.com: CABLEDECONN 8K HDMI Optic Cable Real UHD HDR 8K 48Gbps,8K@60Hz 4K@120Hz HDMI Fiber 20m 65ft Support 3D HDCP2.2 HDMI Cable for PS4 SetTop Box HDTVs Projectors: Electronics

www.amazon.com

But I'm not sure if it's even going to last 12 months and not going into yet another "no hdmi signal" like the Boabab's fiber hdmi...

Next card I'm running will be a radeon. so tired of the "supported freesync" on the nv cards.

 

[satanboy]

Have you tried this?

takealot

 

[Lupus]

It's possible the HDMI cable you got is broken?

 

[Neuk_]

Have you tried this?
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takealot

I make use of a CAT5 based HDMI extender to display my CCTv on a screen in my garage. It was expensive but works brilliantly, looks like this...

HDMI Slimline Extender 50M (HDX50IR) - Space Technology

The compact design HDX50IR allows for an easy and flexible installation which allows HDMI Audio/Video and IR signals to be transmitted over a single CAT 5e/6/7 cable up to 50 metres. Product code: HDX50IR

www.spacetv.co.za

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Have you tried this?
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takealot

Thanks, those or similar are next on my list.

It's possible the HDMI cable you got is broken?

Originally it worked really good, then all of a sudden issues started. I then left it unplugged for few months thinking it was completely broken, replugged it back in November-ish and it was good up and until yesterday as the same issues reoccured. So yeah, probably the cable as my laptop and another hdmi cable works perfectly in the same port.

 

[Lupus]

Thanks, those or similar are next on my list.
Originally it worked really good, then all of a sudden issues started. I then left it unplugged for few months thinking it was completely broken, replugged it back in November-ish and it was good up and until yesterday as the same issues reoccured. So yeah, probably the cable as my laptop and another hdmi cable works perfectly in the same port.

That does sound like it's the cable :-(

 

[Gaz{M}]

I had to replace a faulty 10m HDMI cable. Bought a new 10m cable and it works flawlessly now. It seems these cables are very fragile and even the slightest bend, connector corrosion etc. can cause loss of signal.

Try a new cheap cable first before you invest in fibre opics. Make sure the vendor will accept returns if it doesn't work.