The Nippon Labs 30HM2-10HM-PAOC4K-50 is a 50-foot, plenum-rated active optical HDMI cable for installations that need a long cable run, such as between a media source and a distant display. It supports up to 4K at 60Hz, 18Gbps, and 4:4:4 8-bit; connect the marked source and display ends in the correct direction.
Recommended For
- Home-theater owners routing a source from an equipment rack or PC to a distant 4K projector or TV who need a fixed 50-foot run at up to 4K/60Hz.
- AV installers running HDMI through a drop ceiling, raised floor, or air-return plenum where a CMP-rated cable is required for the installation.
- Schools and conference rooms connecting a fixed PC, player, or AV switcher to a distant display or projector for presentations at up to 4K/60Hz.
- Users whose long HDMI run has been unreliable with a conventional cable and who need a fiber-based connection for 4K/60Hz video; community discussions describe active optical cables as a common option for long runs.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- In a home theater, connect an AV receiver or media player at the equipment rack to a ceiling-mounted projector across the room; the 50-foot optical run is intended to carry a 4K/60 signal without placing the source beside the projector.
- For a classroom or meeting room, route video from a lectern, AV rack, or presentation source to a distant projector or display; the cable supports a fixed installation where a long HDMI path is needed for presentations.
- When an HDMI run must pass through an air-return ceiling space or raised floor, use the CMP-rated cable for that route where the installation requires plenum-rated wiring; this makes it suited to certain commercial or in-ceiling installations.
- For a long connection between a media closet and a TV or projector, use the active optical cable instead of relying on a long passive copper HDMI cable; it is designed to carry video over the distance, though the source and display ends must be connected in the labeled direction.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Long HDMI runs in plenum spaces, connecting a source to a display for video up to 4K at 60Hz |
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| Cable Type And Length | 50 ft. active optical HDMI-to-HDMI cable using fiber-optic technology |
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| Connectors And Direction | HDMI Type A male-to-male connectors, with the source end identified separately from the display end |
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| Video And Bandwidth | Supports up to 4K at 60Hz, 4:4:4 chroma at 8-bit, and data rates up to 18 Gbps |
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| HDMI Features And Compatibility | HDMI 2.0 with HDR, EDID, HDCP 2.2, 3D, CEC, and ARC support |
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| Audio Support | Supports multiple audio channels, including DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Atmos |
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| Installation And Construction | CMP plenum-rated for installation in air-plenum spaces; 4.5 mm outer diameter with listed copper conductor gauges and fiber |
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| Signal And Connector Details | Gold-plated connectors; designed to reduce EMI/RFI interference |
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| Compliance | UL listed; materials comply with the RoHS directive |
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| Model Identifiers | Nippon Labs 30HM2-10HM-PAOC4K-50 |
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