The Ashton Bentley Tablebox HDMI Cable Retractor Cassette with Locking Connector is a spring-loaded HDMI cable retractor made for the Ashton Bentley Tablebox. It keeps a locking 4K60 HDMI lead inside the table and lets presenters pull it out to a laptop, then release it back out of sight.
The retractor (900-00489) has an all-metal mechanism that Ashton Bentley tested to 5,000 pulls, and it uses 24K gold-plated HDMI connectors. It is one of two connection options for the Tablebox, which takes either a USB-C and an HDMI retractor or a USB-C and an HDMI fixed cable.
The retractor carries HDMI video only and has no controls of its own. Pair it with the Tablebox, and with the TX2 and DX2 hubs and the optional touch panel in an Ashton Bentley meeting-room system.
Ashton Bentley Tablebox HDMI Retractor Features
- All-metal retractor mechanism. Ashton Bentley builds the HDMI retractor with an all-metal mechanism and lists it as tested to 5,000 pulls. That matters in a boardroom, where every presenter tugs the cable out and lets it spring back, day after day, for years.
- Captive HDMI cable on a spring cassette. The HDMI cable is wound inside the cassette, so there is no loose lead on the table for people to lose or take home. Pull the plug to the laptop, then release it so the cable returns into the Tablebox.
- Locking HDMI connector. Ashton Bentley describes the connector as a locking type that prevents inadvertent disconnection from any AB device. A bumped table or a tugged cable is less likely to drop the presentation in the middle of a meeting.
- 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI video. The cable is specified for a maximum resolution of 4K at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 color. Fine text, spreadsheets, and CAD drawings from a laptop stay sharp, provided the source and the display in your room also support that mode.
- 24K gold-plated connectors. The HDMI connectors are 24K gold-plated, which Ashton Bentley says resists corrosion and gives the best possible connectivity. Contacts that are plugged and unplugged all day need that protection to keep the signal dependable over the life of the table.
- Built for the Tablebox. The Tablebox holds either two retractors, one USB-C and one HDMI, or two fixed cables. This HDMI cassette is the retractor option for the HDMI side, so it takes the place of the 2.8 m fixed HDMI cable.
- Hidden inside the table. When the Tablebox is installed in an Ashton Bentley table, the retractor mechanisms and cables are concealed inside the table leg beneath it. Only the plug end is visible, so the surface stays clean and the cable is protected.
- Works with the Tablebox touch panel. In a TX2 and DX2 system, the optional Tablebox touch panel gives color-coded feedback for the HDMI input, including green when the input is active and red when no signal is detected. That helps users diagnose a bad connection at the table.
Where the Tablebox HDMI Retractor Fits
Boardrooms: Give each presenter a captive HDMI lead at the table so nobody has to carry an adapter or hunt for a cable before a meeting.
Video conferencing rooms: Let guests share a laptop with the room display and codec through the HDMI input at the table, alongside the USB-C retractor in the same Tablebox.
Training and huddle rooms: Replace a loose cable that goes missing with a retracting lead that stays in the furniture and returns out of sight.
Retrofit installs: Fit the Tablebox into a third-party table with the Under-Table Enclosure, and choose retractors where you want the mechanics hidden.
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Ashton Bentley Tablebox HDMI Retractor Specifications
- Model: 900-00489
- Product type: HDMI cable retractor cassette for the Ashton Bentley Tablebox
- Video: HDMI, maximum 4K at 60 Hz (4:4:4)
- Cable: Premium High-Speed HDMI, retractable; 123 cm per the table range overview
- Connector: Locking HDMI connector, 24K gold-plated
- Mechanism: All-metal retractor, tested to 5,000 pulls
- Fits: Ashton Bentley Tablebox (one HDMI retractor and one USB-C retractor, or two cables)
- UPC/EAN: 7291063102982
- Warranty: 3 years
- Weight: 1.9 kg (4.2 lb)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Ashton Bentley Tablebox HDMI Retractor
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Tablebox Out-of-Box Operation Guide (PDF)
Tablebox Product Overview (PDF)
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What does the Ashton Bentley Tablebox HDMI Retractor do?
It is a spring-loaded cassette that stores an HDMI cable inside the Tablebox. Presenters pull the locking plug out to their laptop and release it to retract the cable out of sight.
What resolution does the HDMI Retractor support?
It supports 4K at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 color. Ashton Bentley lists 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) as the maximum resolution of its HDMI cable. Your source and display must support the same mode.
How long is the cable on the HDMI Retractor?
The Ashton Bentley table range overview lists the retractor cable as 123 cm, and the cables page describes the retracted length as about 1.3 m. Confirm your reach before ordering if the table is wide.
Does the HDMI Retractor have a locking connector?
Yes. Ashton Bentley states that its cables and retractors use a locking connector that prevents inadvertent disconnection from any AB device. Check the manual before pulling hard on the plug.
How durable is the retractor mechanism?
The mechanism is all metal, and the Ashton Bentley overview says it is tested to 5,000 pulls. That figure is a manufacturer test result, not a guarantee of life in your room.
Does the HDMI Retractor carry USB or power?
No. It carries HDMI video only. USB-C video, data, and up to 100 W of charging come from the separate Ashton Bentley USB-C Retractor, which fits in the same Tablebox.
Can I use the HDMI Retractor outside a Tablebox?
No. It is made as a Tablebox option. The Tablebox can also be fitted into a third-party table, so the retractor can be used there if the Tablebox is installed in that table.
Is this the same as the USB-C retractor?
No. The USB-C retractor is a different Ashton Bentley product with a 95 cm cable. This model is the HDMI retractor, so order both if you want one of each in the Tablebox.
Is the Tablebox included with the HDMI Retractor?
No. The retractor is sold on its own, and the Tablebox is a separate product. The price list and Ashton Bentley sources list only the retractor as this item, so order the Tablebox separately.
What warranty comes with the HDMI Retractor?
Yes. It carries Ashton Bentley's standard 3-year manufacturer warranty. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and our team will help with warranty details.
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley Tablebox HDMI Retractor today?
HDMI cable retractors from HDTV Supply are for boardrooms, video conferencing rooms, training rooms, and huddle spaces.
It carries HDMI video up to 4K at 60 Hz and fits the Ashton Bentley Tablebox. It works with the Ashton Bentley TX2 Table Hub, DX2 Room Hub, and Tablebox touch panel for input status.
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley Tablebox HDMI Retractor today?
This Ashton Bentley Tablebox HDMI Retractor includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
