The Nippon Labs 30HM2-10HM-PAOC4K-150 is a 150-foot HDMI 2.0 active optical fiber cable for connecting a source device to a TV or monitor across long distances, with support for up to 4K at 60Hz and plenum-rated installation. It suits AV installers and facilities needing long in-wall or ceiling runs.
Recommended For
- AV installers wiring a conference-room or classroom projector through a plenum ceiling, when the building requires CMP-rated cable and the source-to-display run is long.
- Home-theater owners placing a projector or TV far from a media player, receiver, or source PC who need a routed HDMI connection up to 150 ft for 4K at 60Hz.
- Commercial AV teams connecting a PC, media player, or switcher to a distant display where a long optical HDMI run and plenum rating suit the installation.
- PC or console owners extending a 4K-at-60Hz setup to a TV in another room, provided they can route the cable in the correct source-to-display direction and handle peripherals separately.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- In a home theater where the AV receiver or media equipment is far from a ceiling-mounted projector, this cable can carry video and audio across the long room-to-room run; with compatible equipment, the expected ceiling is 4K at 60Hz, not higher refresh rates.
- For a classroom or meeting room with a projector at the ceiling and presentation equipment at a lectern or AV rack, the 150-foot run can keep the signal path wired while routing the cable through a plenum space where permitted. Connect the labeled Source end to the equipment and Display end to the projector.
- When a gaming PC or console is in a different room from a projector, this cable provides a direct HDMI link for big-screen play instead of relying on game streaming over a network. It supports up to 4K at 60Hz; actual resolution and refresh rate depend on the source and display.
- For a long-run 4K projector installation, such as connecting a Blu-ray player or PC through an AV receiver, an active optical HDMI cable can help avoid the signal problems users report with long conventional copper runs. Test the complete source-to-display setup before concealing the cable, and do not reverse its labeled ends.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Long-distance HDMI connections between source devices and displays, including plenum-space installations |
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| HDMI Connections | HDMI Type A male connectors at both ends; connect the source end to an HDMI source and the display end to a display |
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| Cable Length And Color | 150 ft. cable in black |
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| Cable Construction And Installation | Plenum-rated hybrid fiber cable with 30, 28, 26, and 24 AWG conductors; 4.8 mm outer diameter |
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| Model Identifiers | Nippon Labs 30HM2-10HM-PAOC4K-150 |
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