EX-56O1-L
High-Performance HDMI over Fiber Extender
The EX-56O1-L HDMI 2.1 over Fiber Extender with Bi-directional IR, RS-232, 1G Ethernet, USB 3.1 & KVM Support is a high-performance AV transmission solution tailored for modern multimedia applications. It supports video resolutions up to 8K30 4:4:4 and 8K60 4:4:4 DSC with HDMI 2.1, delivering exceptional image quality and zero-frame latency, making it ideal for gaming and professional AV setups. Leveraging single-mode fiber technology, this extender enables video and audio transmission up to 20 km. Additionally, it features eARC/ARC, USB 3.0 for modern peripherals, 1Gb Ethernet, and bidirectional IR/RS-232, providing seamless connectivity and versatile control for demanding AV environments.
Features
- Supports HDMI 2.1 & HDCP 2.3
- Supports uncompressed resolution up to 8K60 4:2:0 and visually lossless compression up to 8K60 4:4:4 DSC*
- Extend signals over single-mode fiber for distances up to 20 km.**
- Supports USB-C (Alt Mode DP 1.4) and simultaneous
- HDMI/DisplayPort input
- Supports VRR(Variable Refresh Rate) & ALLM(Auto Low Latency Mode)
- Extend HDMI signals up to 20 km (12.5 miles) over single mode fiber optic cables
- HDCP, EDID & CEC Bypass
- Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over fiber transmission
- Bypasses eARC, line audio, MIC, HPOUT, SPDI/F, DTS:X, and Dolby ATMOS
- Supports bi-directional full frequency IR signal from 20KHz to 60KHz
- Full duplex RS-232 control up to 115,200 bps
- Supports USB 3.1 Gen1 host mode for UVC webcam and USB 3.1 Gen2 UVC device mode
- Supports KVM function
- Integrated 1G Ethernet for LAN/network device
- USB transfer speed: Up to 30 MB/s read and 27 MB/s write.
* Fiber module dependent
** Distance Limitation Table
| Fiber | Usage scenario | Proven stable distance | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
Single-mode | HDMI-only* | Up to 20 km | No HDCP** Video quality depends upon Fiber Module/Cable |
| USB-only | Up to 20 km | Upon Fiber Module/Cable | |
| HDMI + USB together | Up to 20 km | Video quality depends upon Fiber Module/Cable | |
Multi-mode (OM3) | HDMI-only* | Up to 600 km | No HDCP** Video quality depends upon Fiber Module/Cable |
| USB-only | Up to 700 km | Upon Fiber Module/Cable | |
| HDMI + USB together | Up to 600 km | Video quality depends upon Fiber Module/Cable |
Comparison
| EX-56O1-L-1T | EX-56O1-L-2T1R | EX-56O1-L-3T1R | EX-56O1-L-5T1R | EX-56SZ-U(Sifotonics) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Video Quality (PSNR) | 4K30 : ∞ 4K30 ~ 4K60 : ~70dB | 4K30 : ∞ 4K30 ~ 4K60 : ~70dB | 4K60 : ∞ 4K60 ~ 4K144 : ~50dB | 4K144 : ∞ 4K144 ~ 8K60 : ∞dB | 4K30 : ∞ 4K30 ~ 4K60 : 2xdB |
| Fiber | SMF, up to 20 KM | SMF, up to 20 KM | SMF, up to 20 KM | SMF, up to 20 KM | OMF/SMF |
| USB | X | USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 | USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 | USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 | USB1.1 |
| DDC/EDID pass thru | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| CEC pass thru | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| eARC/ARC | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Bi-Dir IR/RS232 | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Line Audio | X | ✓ (optional module) | ✓ (optional module) | ✓ (optional module) | X |
| Audio MIC/HP/SPDIF | X | ✓ (optional module) | ✓ (optional module) | ✓ (optional module) | X |
| Ethernet | X | ✓, 1Gb | ✓, 1Gb | ✓, 1Gb | X |
***A 1T1R fiber connection is required for USB communication.
Figure at a Glance
Why Choose O1Stream?
HDMI 2.1 provides sustained reliability and compatibility for emergent AV standards.
HDMI 2.1 provides sustained reliability and compatibility for emergent AV standards.