Hall Research HR-733 HDMI/DVI + VGA + Audio + RS-232 Over Fiber Extender Switcher

While the HR-733 HDMI/DVI + VGA + Audio + RS-232 Over Fiber Extender Switcher is a sophisticated piece of technology, its functionality is straightforward. This high-tech device extends uncompressed HDMI video, VGA, audio, and bi-directional RS-232 up to a distance of 1000 meters using just a single multi-mode fiber optic cable.

Designed to accommodate a variety of inputs, it accepts two HDMI or DVI inputs and one VGA or YPbPr, each with corresponding audio via either a 3.5mm L/R stereo or S/PDIF TOSLINK. The innovative feature of this device is its ability to convert analog input to HDMI, automatically scaling it to match the native resolution of the remote display.

The receiver connects effortlessly to the display using an HDMI cable, with DVI connections requiring an adapter cable. This state-of-the-art extender switcher is fully HDCP compliant and supports EDID pass-through from the remote display to the selected source, ensuring compatibility with virtually all PC and HDTV resolutions.

The HR-733 also extends a bi-directional data channel (CEC or RS-232 Serial) along with the video and audio, providing a comprehensive solution for signal extension. The RS-232 port can also be used to control the Sender for input selection, baud-rate, and more.

For ease of use, the device features a user-friendly front panel with a high contrast alphanumeric LCD for easy setup and control of the system. Advanced features include diagnostic messages on the front panel LCD, audio delay of the analog input to correct lip-sync, support for CEC data channel of HDMI, and 3D deep-color HDMI 1.4 support.

In essence, the HR-733 HDMI/DVI + VGA + Audio + RS-232 Over Fiber Extender Switcher is an advanced, high-tech solution for extending signals over long distances, making it an ideal choice for commercial or industrial settings.