Active extender kit is the perfect solution for those who need to extend a HDMI signal over a long distance with a single Cat5e/6 patch cable. In addition to connecting a remote display, the local unit also provides a HDMI output for connecting to a local monitor. The remote unit comes with a built-in equalization setting, which allows for adjustment of the video image. Both stereo audio and 7.1 channel surround sound are supported, as well as HDCP protected content.