HDMI - Distance degradation? TTL?

[Trev]

Just experienced this issue today in my office... guess I'm just a bit shocked. I didn't realize HDMI had a distance issue.

Apparently there's trouble over 60 feet? Now I have no solid confirmation of this. Sorry, I'll explain.

We picked up a few HDMI Splitters. Tried 3 HDMI links to some sweet Samsung panels, 4 twelve foot cables in total. 1 from source, 1 per TV. Everything worked completely fine.

So... we had to move the source... routed the HDMI through the ceiling.

1 12 foot per TV (3 12' HDMI), 1 60 foot to source. ...No signal. After reading further it said that the splitter itself couldn't handle more than 60 foot total between source and destination. Was wondering if anyone might be able to explain why this could be? I'd like to learn to better understand future setups. If it helps... splitter had it's own power source.

 

[j_garcia]

There is most definitely a need something better than average for a run that long. I don't know if an amp to boost the signal would help, but over 40ft and things start getting pretty pricey.

Some good info from Bluejeans: How Long Can HDMI Cable be Run? -- Blue Jeans Cable

And their cables:

HDMI Cable from Blue Jeans Cable

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Yes, there is an issue with long hdmi runs, it also depends on the signal - try lowering the signal to 720p and see if it works for you with existing cable..

BJC makes quality cable cheap, but barely anyone can bean Monoprice for cable (they made some very good stuff too)

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These have active components built-in into plugs so I think it's worth to wait for them