The Nippon Labs 30HM2-10HM-AOCL34K-100 is a 100-foot active optical fiber HDMI 2.0 cable for connecting a source to a display over long distances, supporting up to 4K at 60Hz and 18Gbps; it suits home theater, conference-room, and other long-run installations.
Recommended For
- Home-theater owners running a source from a rack or equipment cabinet to a distant 4K projector or TV, especially where a long HDMI route makes a slim active-optical cable useful.
- Installers wiring a fixed 4K display in a classroom, meeting room, or similar space, where the 100-foot CL3-rated cable can be routed through a wall or ceiling from a source to a display.
- PC users who keep a computer in one room and use a 4K 60Hz TV or projector in another, and want a direct wired video connection over a long distance.
- AV setups that need a long, slim cable and can plan the route in advance, including matching the cable’s Source end to the player or PC and its Display end to the TV or projector.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- In a home theater, connect an AV receiver or media rack to a distant projector; the cable is intended to carry 4K/60 video and audio over a long run without moving the source equipment beside the screen.
- For a permanent installation, route the HDMI connection through a wall or ceiling between a media area and a TV or projector; the CL3-rated cable is designed for in-wall use, and its Source and Display ends need to face the correct devices.
- Connect a 4K Blu-ray player to a projector across a media room for movie playback; a professional test of comparable active optical HDMI cables reported successful 4K/60 playback over a long projector run.
- In a classroom or conference room, run a connection from a computer or other presentation source to a far-side projector or display; this cable is positioned for long media-room, office, and classroom installations.
- For event or scenic projection, connect a laptop or video source to a projector positioned across a large space; community users report using 100-foot active optical HDMI runs for laptop-to-projector setups, with correct cable direction required.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | HDMI connections between televisions, monitors, projectors, laptops, and gaming consoles |
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| Cable Type And Construction | Active optical fiber HDMI cable with CL3 rating, round shape, and 4.8 mm outer diameter |
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| Length And Color | 100 ft., black |
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| Connectors | HDMI Type A male connectors at both ends for source-to-display connections |
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| Data Transfer | Up to 18 Gbps; designated High Speed |
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| Usage | Suitable for indoor and outdoor use |
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