The Gefen GF-EXT-DP4-HBT3 is a professional-grade DisplayPort 1.4 HDBaseT 3.0 extender, engineered for demanding broadcast, visualization, and control room environments where pixel-perfect fidelity is essential. This solution extends uncompressed 8K at 30Hz or 4K at 120Hz video, audio, and control signals up to 328 feet (100 m) over a single CAT6a cable, utilizing advanced HDBaseT 3.0 technology and supporting a full 32.4Gbps bandwidth. It features full HDR support (including HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG), plus EDID management, RS-232 control, HDCP 2.3 compliance, and bi-directional Power-over-Cable (PoC). Compact, field-upgradable via USB-C, and housed in a durable metal enclosure, the GF-EXT-DP4-HBT3 delivers uncompromised performance and effortless integration for evolving AV workflows and future-proof system design.
How It Works
The GF-EXT-DP4-HBT3 system consists of a sender-receiver pair, interconnected by a single CAT6a cable. The transmitter accepts a native DisplayPort 1.4 video signal and passes it (uncompressed) along with audio, EDID, and RS-232 control data to the receiver up to 328 feet (100 m) away. By leveraging HDBaseT 3.0 technology, the entire signal chain is preserved across this distance, eliminating the need for signal boosters or additional cabling.
During installation, setup is streamlined through simple DIP switch configuration for EDID management and HDCP, ensuring source devices identify the display's capabilities correctly and locking in handshake compatibility. Bi-directional Power-over-Cable further reduces clutter by enabling powered operation from either end, and RS-232 control lines allow remote device or matrix command pass-through, perfect for centralized AV control environments.
This robust, professional solution ensures pixel-perfect video with HDR and advanced protection standards, all inside a compact metal chassis ideal for mounting behind monitors, in server racks, or above ceilings. Field-upgradable firmware protects your investment from future compatibility issues, delivering reliability for studios, visualization suites, and high-performance installations.
Ideal For
- Broadcast Studios: Delivers uncompressed 8K/4K video, audio, and control over long distances for mission-critical live production and post-production suites
- Control Rooms and Operations Centers: Enables real-time centralized monitoring and rapid switching between multiple high-resolution displays across expansive facilities
- Medical Imaging: Preserves crystal-clear video without signal degradation in installations where diagnostic display accuracy is essential
- Design Visualization and CAD Labs: Supports high-bandwidth graphics for rendering and review stations requiring precise color and resolution fidelity
- Enterprise AV and Conference Facilities: Simplifies signal extension for boardrooms, auditoriums, and large collaborative spaces demanding robust, flexible AV infrastructure