AVPro Edge HDBaseT (CAT6) Extender Kit. ICT 18G, 70m 4K (100m HD)

Product Overview

The AVPro Edge HDBaseT CAT6 Extender Kit (AC-EX70-444-KIT-TAA) extends HDMI 2.0 signals up to 70 meters at 4K60 4:4:4 and up to 100 meters at 1080p HD over a single standard Cat6 cable, using ICT 18Gbps technology for full-bandwidth signal transport. The kit includes both the transmitter and receiver units, providing a complete point-to-point HDBaseT extension solution for professional AV installations without additional accessories. With integrated RS232, IR, and Ethernet pass-through, bidirectional power, and a slim form factor, this extender kit is well-suited for boardrooms, classrooms, digital signage deployments, and any commercial AV application requiring reliable long-distance 4K extension over existing structured cabling infrastructure.

Product Description

HDBaseT remains the industry-standard protocol for long-distance HDMI extension over Cat cable, and this ICT 18G kit delivers the full 18Gbps bandwidth needed for uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 HDR signals — preserving color accuracy and HDR metadata across the full 70-meter run. The bidirectional power feature allows either the transmitter or receiver to supply power to the other unit over the Cat6 cable, reducing the number of power adapters and outlet requirements at each end of the run. Ethernet pass-through carries a network connection through the extender, enabling IP-connected displays, smart TVs, or network-enabled displays to share the same cable run as the video signal. RS232 and IR pass-through provide bidirectional control, allowing a control system at the display end to communicate back to the source device — or vice versa — without a separate control cable run. The slim form factor of both transmitter and receiver units fits cleanly into wall plates, rack ears, or surface-mount enclosures.

Key Features

• 70m at 4K60 4:4:4 — Full-bandwidth 4K extension over a single Cat6 cable, preserving color space and HDR metadata at distance.
• 100m at 1080p HD — Extends HD signals further for existing infrastructure where 4K range is not required.
• ICT 18Gbps Bandwidth — Supports the full 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 bandwidth for uncompressed 4K HDR signal transport.
• HDR10 and HLG Support — Passes HDR metadata for compatible displays without signal degradation.
• Bidirectional Power — Either transmitter or receiver can power the other unit over the Cat6 cable, reducing power adapter requirements.
• Ethernet Pass-Through — Carries a 100Mbps network connection through the extender, enabling networked display devices on the same cable run.
• RS232 Pass-Through — Bidirectional serial control between transmitter and receiver for control system integration.
• IR Pass-Through — Sends infrared control signals across the extension for remote device control.
• Kit Includes Transmitter and Receiver — Complete point-to-point extension solution; no additional hardware required for a single run.
• Slim Form Factor — Compact unit design fits wall plates, rack ears, and surface-mount boxes for clean installations.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom and conference room 4K display extension from an AV rack or credenza to a wall-mounted display
• Classroom AV extension from teacher station to projector or display over existing Cat6 drops
• Digital signage deployments where the media player is in a back-room rack and the display is on a remote wall
• Retail and hospitality display extensions requiring 4K content delivery over structured cabling
• Residential systems running HDMI from an equipment room to a living room or bedroom display via in-wall Cat6
• Healthcare facility AV where clean installations and long cable runs to patient room displays are required

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Cat cable type is required — Cat5e or Cat6?

Cat6 is recommended and specified for rated performance. Cat6 provides the electrical characteristics needed to achieve the 70m 4K and 100m HD distances. Cat5e may work at shorter distances but is not guaranteed to meet the rated specifications.

Does this kit include both the transmitter and receiver?

Yes. The kit includes one transmitter unit and one receiver unit, providing a complete single-run point-to-point extension solution with no additional hardware required.

Can bidirectional power operate from either end?

Yes. The bidirectional power feature allows the unit with the power adapter to supply power to the other unit over the Cat6 cable. This means you can place the power supply at whichever end of the run is more convenient — transmitter or receiver.

What does the Ethernet pass-through do?

The Ethernet pass-through carries a 100Mbps network connection from the transmitter end to the receiver end (or vice versa) over the same Cat6 cable as the video signal. This allows a display, smart TV, or other networked device at the receiver end to connect to the network through the extender without a separate network cable run.

Is this extender compatible with 4K HDCP 2.2 content?

The ICT 18G platform supports HDCP 2.2 for 4K protected content. Verify the specific HDCP version compatibility for your source and display devices. Contact Creation Networks for application-specific HDCP compliance confirmation.