AV transmitter and receiver ATEN HDMI/Audio Over Cat5 Extender with MK, 1920x1200, Cat5e/Cat6, wired

The ATEN VE807 HDMI/Audio Cat5 Extender with MK wall plate is a wired AV transmitter and receiver kit designed to fit a one-gang MK-type junction box. It extends HDMI video and audio signals over Cat5e/ Cat6 cabling and supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. The kit includes a transmitter and receiver with MK wall plate covers, power adapter, terminal block connector and mounting hardware for in-wall installation in markets using MK junction boxes.

Advantages

This extender transmits HDMI video and audio up to 60 m using two Cat5e/6 cables, preserving HDCP authentication and EDID information. It supports high-definition video up to 1080p@60Hz at shorter distances and 1080i@60Hz up to the maximum range, with an 8-segment equalization switch to optimise signal quality. The units are sized and supplied for convenient mounting in MK-type one-gang junction boxes.

Suitable for

• Extending HDMI audio/video in conference rooms and meeting spaces
• Classroom AV installations and lecture halls
• Digital signage and display walls where a neat in-wall finish is required
• Setups requiring HDCP and EDID pass-through over structured cabling

When it may not be suitable

This solution requires two Cat5e/6 cables between the transmitter and receiver (one for video/audio and one for power/EDID/HDCP) and a compatible MK-type junction box; it is not appropriate where only a single cable run is available or where other junction-box standards are used. It is also limited to the specified maximum distances and resolutions, so it may not meet needs for longer-distance runs or resolutions above 1920 x 1200.

Key specifications

• Video format support: up to 1920 x 1200 (supports 1080p@60Hz at shorter distances, 1080i@60Hz up to 60 m)
• Maximum transmission distance: up to 60 m over Cat5e/Cat6
• Cabling: requires two Cat5e/ Cat6 cables between units
• Mounting: fits one-gang MK-type junction box
• EDID and HDCP: pass-through/ authentication supported
• Signal adjustment: 8-segment equalization switch
• Power: external wired DC power input (included adapter)
• Colour/finish: white wall plate units

How to use

Install the transmitter and receiver into compatible one-gang MK junction boxes and connect each unit to the HDMI source and display respectively. Run two Cat5e/6 cables between the transmitter and receiver—one cable carries video and audio, the other carries power, EDID and HDCP signals. Connect the supplied power adapter to the wired DC-in jack or use the terminal block connector per the included instructions. Adjust the equalization switch if required to optimise image quality over the installed cable length.

What to consider before purchase

• Availability of two Cat5e/ Cat6 cable runs between source and display locations
• Presence of MK-type one-gang junction boxes at mounting points
• Required display resolution and maximum cable length for your installation
• Need for HDCP and EDID pass-through for source/display compatibility

Usage recommendations

For reliable performance, use quality Cat5e or Cat6 cables, keep cable runs within the specified maximum distance, and verify HDCP/EDID compatibility between source and display. If image degradation occurs at longer runs, use the equalization switch to fine-tune signal quality.