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Emerging Technologies: HDbaseT Extenders and Switchers

Some of the latest switchers, extenders, and scalers

Switcher
The UHBX-SW3 by Hall Research is a kit comprised of a multi-input wallplate sender and an HDBaseT receiver. The wallplate accommodates two HDMI and one VGA input with audio. It also supports MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) with phone-charging feature to allow video presentation from a smartphone using just a passive cable. The VGA input can also accept YPbPr component video. The wallplate can manually or automatically switch between the various video inputs and extend the video using HDBaseT standard. To control the power on/off function of the remote display, the wallplate can generate RS232 and IR control signals, which are extended using the same Cat-6 cable. Virtually all VGA and HDMI resolutions are supported including 4K (UHD). 4K video can be extended to 330ft. while 1080p signals can go as far as 500ft. The wallplate is powered through the same cable from the receiver using PoH (Power-over-HDBaseT), making installations quick and simple. A compatible receiver (UHBX-R-PSE) is provided in the kit.
www.hallresearch.com

Extender
The DVI-7313 and DVI-7314 by DVIGear are single-fiber optical extenders that support 4K/30p resolution signals up to 1.2 miles and are targeted for professional AV system installations and rental and staging applications. The DVI-7313 supports Multi-Mode optical fiber, while the DVI-7314 supports both Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fiber optic cable. DVIGear’s custom-length fiber-optic cables may be used with these extenders to maximize extension distance and system performance. Integrators and designers can select from a wide range of options including: Single-Mode, Multi-Mode (OM3), or Multi-Mode (OM4) at any cable length up to 10 km. Other options such as multiple terminated strands, breakout length, and pulling eye are also available.
www.dvigear.com

Switcher
Roland’s new HDBaseT products, HT-TX01 HDBaseT transmitter and HT-RX01 (pictured) HDBaseT receiver, augment its Pro Video product lineup including the XS series of matrix switchers. The units convert HDBaseT signals to and from an HDMI signal and transmit or receive audio, video, and RS-232 control information up to 100 meters over Cat-5/6e cable. The TX/RX pair is ideal for extending HDMI signals over long distances in both live productions and fixed applications. The HT-RX01 is perfectly suited as the receiver for an HDBaseT output coming from any XS series multi-format matrix switcher. Using the RS-232 signal transmission function of the XS series lets you transmit RS-232 signals from the XS Series unit along with video and audio signals to the receiving device. An included cable allows the RS-232 signal to be broken out at the receiver end to connect to the destination device. Both units are HDCP compliant and support signals up to 1080p as well as WUXGA over HDMI to connect video cameras, computers, Blu-ray decks, switchers, and other sources to LCD monitors, projectors, video switchers, and other display devices up to 330ft. away.
www.rolandsystemsgroup.com

Extender
Gefen’s DVI ELR (Extra Long Range) Extender over One Cat-5 (EXT-DVI-1CAT5-ELR) provides longer-range transport of uncompressed DVI using HDBaseT. It supports resolutions up to 1920×1200 WUXGA and extends DVI up to 150 meters using just one Cat-5e cable, which is 50 meters farther than previous solutions. Its “green” operating mode helps preserve power when the product is not in active use. Surface-mountable enclosures allow for an easy and secure installation. Locking power supply connectors ensure an uninterrupted performance.
www.gefen.com

Scaler
Crestron’s 4K DigitalMedia receiver and room controller is part of the company’s DM 3.0 family of products and includes a 4K/60Hz scaler (DM-RMC-4K-SCALER-C) that converts any resolution and frame rate to any other resolution and frame rate, up to 4096×2160 at 60Hz. The DM-RMC-4K-SCALER-C also allows end-users to downscale 4K sources to properly display on 1080p displays, convert 3D to 2D, convert frame rates for 24p and PAL sources, as well as convert 4K/30Hz content to 1080p60 or 4K/60Hz. The DM-RMC-4K-SCALER-C provides an advanced one-box interface solution for a single display device as part of a complete DM system. It functions as a DM receiver, 4K/60 Hz video scaler, and control interface, providing a single HDMI output along with Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and relay control ports. The HDBaseT certified scaler is over 1in. deep and fits easily and discreetly behind a flatpanel display or above a ceiling-mounted projector. All connections are located on its sides to provide easy access and visibility.
www.crestron.com

Extender
The wallplate version of the UMX-TPS series of extenders by Lightware USA is designed to transmit multiple video formats at resolutions up to 4K. Video, audio, and control can be sent up to 170 meters at 1080p over a single Cat-X cable with these extenders. The WP-UMX-TPS-TX120-US model supports VGA and HDMI while the WP-UMX-TPS-TX130-US adds DisplayPort to the list of formats it supports. Analog audio and video signals are converted to digital formats in the extenders, which can transmit the audio and the video signal separately from each other. Units offer bidirectional and transparent RS-232 and Ethernet transmission, and unidirectional and transparent IR transmission. The IR and RS-232 connections also support command injection from the MX series Modular Matrix. Remote powering is available through the single Cat-5e/Cat-7 cable, but a local power supply can also be used. The company’s TPS-PI-1P1 is a remote-powering solution supporting the PoE standard and providing power to a remote TPS transmitter or receiver. Based on PoE technology, every TX and RX unit will be power receivers or can be fed locally by a power supply. Remote powering can be achieved by using the TPS-PI-1P1 single-port power injector unit, which is optimized for HDBaseT transmission.
www.lightwareusa.com

Switcher
The AT-UHD-CLSO-612 HDBaseT switcher from Atlona is equipped with two HDBaseT, two HDMI, and two analog inputs, and provides switching, up- and down-scaling, converting, audio de-embedding, and signal extension capabilities in a single rack-unit enclosure. The CLSO-612 permits source selection, master/sub volume control, audio line-level and EQ adjustments, and other functions manually via the front panel or remotely via IR, RS-232, or IP control. According to the company, it is the first scaler that can take a 4K signal and display it on a 1080p monitor. Other key features of the switcher include scaling to and from 4K for any combination of sources and displays; a ducking microphone/line input with phantom power; an onscreen icon menu selectable for English, Spanish, French, or German; and routing of RS-232 and IR signals controlling other components connected in the system. The CLSO-612 also utilizes Atlona’s exclusive Power over Category Cable (PoCC) technology to power remote HDBaseT transmitters handling source content as well as to power an HDBaseT receiver located at the video display. Utilizing HDBaseT with PoCC allows source components as well as the video display or projector to be located up to 230ft. (of cable length) from the switcher.
www.atlona.com

IEEE to Adopt HDBaseT Standard
HDBaseT Specifications 1.1.0 and 2.0 have been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organization’s standard portfolio. The HDBaseT standard will become IEEE 1911 standard, once the adoption process is complete. HDBaseT enables all-in-one transmission of ultra-high-definition video through a single 100m/328ft. Cat-6 cable, delivering uncompressed 4K video, audio, USB, Ethernet, control signals, and up to 100W of power. HDBaseT simplifies cabling, enhances ease-of-use, and accelerates deployment of ultra-high-definition connectivity solutions. The cost-effective LAN infrastructure and power transmission support also help reduce and simplify installation and electrical costs. “This collaboration with the IEEE is a major milestone for HDBaseT and for the Alliance, as the IEEE is one of the leading standards organizations in the world,” says Ariel Sobelman, president, HDBaseT Alliance. “The adoption by IEEE will help enhance HDBaseT’s impact and influence in today’s connected world. “We will be working together to further develop the HDBaseT technology for the benefit of HDBaseT’s and IEEE’s enormous constituency.”

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