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4K60 HDMI over HDBaseT Extender with USB 2.0, IR & RS-232, 100m

VLEX-H20U2100

  • 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI extension up to 100m/328ft over a single Cat5e/6 cable

  • Bi-directional IR, RS-232, and CEC pass-through for full remote source and display control

  • USB 2.0 peripheral extension alongside video and control signals

  • Bi-directional PoC powers the link from either end, simplifying installation

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Product Description

The VLEX-H20U2100 is a long-reach HDBaseT extender that carries HDMI, USB 2.0, IR, and RS-232 signals up to 100m/328ft over a single Cat5e/6 cable, converting the HDMI 2.0b signal to HDBaseT for transmission and reconstructing it at the receiver. Video resolution reaches 4K@60Hz at full 4:4:4 chroma sampling, with HDCP 2.3/2.2/1.x compliance and 18Gbps of video bandwidth.

Bi-directional IR and RS-232 pass-through, plus CEC support, let installers control the source or display from either end of the run without a separate control cable. Advanced EDID management (COPY TV/STD) and bi-directional PoC round out a compact, plug-and-play design suited to conference rooms, classrooms, and multimedia signal distribution wherever the source and display are separated by more than a standard HDMI cable run allows.

Key Features

  • HDCP 2.3/2.2/1.x compliant

  • 18Gbps video bandwidth

  • 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video resolution, per HDMI 2.0b

  • Transmission distance up to 100m/328ft over Cat5e/6 cable

  • USB 2.0 signal transmission

  • Bi-directional IR, RS-232, and CEC pass-through

  • HDMI audio formats: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X

  • Audio de-embedding on the receiver

  • Advanced EDID management

  • HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG pass-through

  • Bi-directional PoC (Power over Cable)

  • Compact metal enclosure for flexible installation

Downloads

DATA SHEET (PDF)
USER MANUAL (PDF)

Ideal Applications

Corporate Conference Rooms & Boardrooms
Extend a laptop or room PC's HDMI output to a display mounted well beyond standard cable reach, while keeping IR remote and RS-232 display control working from the source end. Ideal where the equipment rack sits in an adjacent closet or credenza away from the screen.

Higher Education & Corporate Training Classrooms
Run 4K lecture capture or presentation sources to displays or projectors across a lecture hall on a single Cat5e/6 run, with CEC and IR pass-through keeping projector power and input switching under instructor control from the podium.

Broadcast & Studio Control Rooms
Bridge production sources to monitors or preview displays outside the control room footprint, preserving RS-232 automation and IR tally or transport control without a dedicated control-signal run.

Multi-Purpose Event & Convention Spaces
Extend HDMI sources to displays or projectors positioned across large convention or ballroom floor plans, where the 100m Cat5e/6 run replaces multiple HDMI extension segments and active repeaters.

Retail & Digital Signage Installations
Feed 4K signage content from a centrally located media player to a display mounted at distance, using the same Cat run for IR-based display power control in unattended or low-access locations.

Healthcare & Clinical Imaging Suites
Extend diagnostic or consultation-room video sources to a display outside the immediate treatment area, with RS-232 and IR pass-through preserving display or system control at the far end.

Specifications

Technical
HDMI ComplianceHDMI 2.0b
HDCP ComplianceHDCP 2.3/2.2/1.x
Video Bandwidth18Gbps
Video Resolution (Input & Output)Up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4)
IR Level5Vp-p
IR FrequencyWideband 20K-60KHz
Color SpaceRGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YUV 4:2:0
Color Depth8/10/12-bit
HDRHDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
CECSupported
HDMI Audio FormatLPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X
Transmission Distance100m/328ft for 4K@60Hz over Cat5e/6 cable
ESD ProtectionIEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connections
TransmitterInput: 1x IN [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female]; Output: 1x HDBT OUT [RJ45]; Control: 1x HOST [USB-B, 4-pin female], 1x IR IN [3.5mm audio jack], 1x IR OUT [3.5mm audio jack], 1x RS-232 [3-pin 3.5mm phoenix connector], 1x SERVICE [USB-C]
ReceiverInput: 1x HDBT IN [RJ45]; Output: 1x OUT [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female], 1x AUDIO OUT [3.5mm audio jack]; Control: 4x USB 2.0 DEVICE [USB-A, 9-pin female], 1x IR IN [3.5mm audio jack], 1x IR OUT [3.5mm audio jack], 1x RS-232 [3-pin 3.5mm phoenix connector], 1x SERVICE [USB-C]
Mechanical
HousingMetal Enclosure
ColorBlack
DimensionsTx/Rx: 157mm (W) x 88mm (D) x 20mm (H)
WeightTx: 371g; Rx: 378g
Power SupplyDC 24V/1A; bi-directional PoC function
Power Consumption(PoC) Transmitter: 28.32W; (PoC) Receiver: 25.68W
Operating Temperature0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Operating Humidity20%~80% (relative humidity, non-condensing)
Storage Humidity10%~90% (relative humidity, non-condensing)

What’s in the Box

  • 1 x VLEX-H20U2100 HDBaseT Extender (Transmitter)

  • 1 x VLEX-H20U2100 HDBaseT Extender (Receiver)

  • 1 x 24V/1A Locking Power Supply

  • 1 x USB Cable (USB-A to USB-B)

  • 1 x IR Blaster Cable (1.5m)

  • 1 x IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5m)

  • 2 x 3-pin 3.5mm Phoenix Connector

  • 4 x Mounting Ear

  • 8 x Machine Screw (KM3x6)

  • 1 x User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum distance and resolution for the VLEX-H20U2100?
The VLEX-H20U2100 extends 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI up to 100m/328ft over a single Cat5e/6 cable, with 18Gbps of video bandwidth and HDCP 2.3/2.2/1.x compliance.

Does this extender support control signals in addition to video?
Yes. The VLEX-H20U2100 passes bi-directional IR and RS-232 control signals, plus CEC, over the same Cat cable as the video signal, so remote and RS-232 automation continue to work across the full 100m run.

What is the difference between the VLEX-H20U2100 and VLEX-H20U2100NIR?
The VLEX-H20U2100 adds bi-directional IR and RS-232 pass-through and a HOST USB-B control port on the transmitter that the VLEX-H20U2100NIR omits. Both extend the same 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI signal with USB 2.0 over 100m; choose the H20U2100 when IR or RS-232 control extension is required, and the NIR variant for installations needing video and USB only.

Can I power this extender from one end only?
Yes. The VLEX-H20U2100 supports bi-directional PoC (Power over Cable), so a single 24V/1A power supply at either the transmitter or receiver can power both units over the Cat cable, eliminating the need for local power at the far end.

What audio formats does the VLEX-H20U2100 pass through?
The extender passes LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X, with audio de-embedding available at the receiver via the 3.5mm analog output.

Is EDID management supported?
Yes. The VLEX-H20U2100 includes advanced EDID management with COPY TV and STD (standard) modes, allowing installers to lock the source to the display's native EDID or apply a standard fallback EDID for multi-display or mixed-resolution setups.

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