AVPro Edge 4K HDMI 2.0 over HDBaseT Extender Kit (TAA-Compliant)

AVPro Edge AC-EX70-444 Overview

This TAA-compliant 4K HDMI 2.0 over HDBaseT Extender Kit from AVPro Edge enables the transmission of 4K60 4:4:4 video signals up to 230', 1080p60 video signals up to 328', and it efficiently transports HDR10 and dynamic metadata formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Hybrid Log Gamma over Cat6a copper cabling at 18 Gb/s, ensuring pristine image fidelity from source to display. Utilizing AVPro Edge's proprietary Invisible Compression Technology algorithm (ICT), it preserves the integrity of 4K60 signals with high dynamic range video enhancements and high-bitrate audio codecs, avoiding artifacts commonly introduced during the transport process by other products employing algorithms designed for lower data amounts.

Unlike other solutions that often sacrifice image information due to their reliance on category cable usage and inferior algorithms, this kit maintains color information crucial for smooth color transitions, preventing the occurrence of noticeable banding or harsh delineation points. It also minimizes the introduction of unwanted artifacts like color shifts and motion alterations, thus preserving the artistic intent of the content. Various advanced features such as EDID management, resolution downscaling, bidirectional IR and RS-232 signal control, onboard test pattern generation, dual 10/100 Ethernet ports for LAN extension, and left/right audio extraction from PCM 2-channel input signals, further enhance the system's versatility and utility.

Invisible Compression Technology

ICT revolutionized HDMI extension technology that is implemented into HDBaseT. Bandwidth limitations with 4K signals sent through copper Cat5e, 6, and 6A cabling are overcome by this proprietary algorithm. Compatible with all HDR and high-bitrate audio codec metadata, the highest quality display devices remain artifact-free when accepting ICT signals.

Downscaling

Scaling circuitry in the transmitter can step down 4K (including HDR metadata) to 1080p for legacy displays, which is especially useful in mixed resolution systems where native signal resolution is preserved for optimum performance system wide.

EDID Management

Interoperability issues between displays and problematic AVRs or sources are easily resolved with EDID options available on the kit. EDID bypass and EDID copy simplify troubleshooting.

Test Pattern Generation

4K and 1080p test patterns aid in rapidly identifying connectivity or EDID problems. The transmitter and receiver units separately generate patterns to verify infrastructure integrity and system signal passthrough.

IR & RS-232 Management

Infrared and RS-232 signals pass through the system bidirectionally to effectively enable device control at each point. The transmitter I-PASS port accepts a mono 3.5mm control system cable providing a secure connection for IR passthrough.

Cascade Mode

Precision HDMI signal amplification and equalization enables daisy-chaining two kits in sequence, to augment transmission distance. Bidirectional power negates the need for a transformer mid-way where the kits join, as power applied to the source-end transmitter and the display-end receiver supplies the full circuit.