Zero-Configuration 4K AV over IP Encoder (Transmitter) w/ Video Wall & Visual Control, AV Access 4KIP200E

Zero-Configuration 4K AV over IP Encoder (Transmitter) w/ Video Wall & Visual Control, AV Access 4KIP200E

 

The Industry’s First Zero-Configuration 4K AV over IP Solution Build a Video System at Your Fingertips The industry’s first and only plug-n-play 4K AV over IP solution. Easier than ever to build a distributed 4K IP matrix with video wall, ideal for sports bar, house of worship, retail, etc.

Features

● Zero Configuration: Works flawlessly with universal Ethernet switches; no need to configure IGMP. Set up within minutes, just plug and play.
● IP Matrix with Video Wall: Works with 4KIP200E encoders to build a distributed 4K IP matrix with a video wall up to 8×8. More flexible and scalable than traditional matrixes.
● Effortless Visual Control: Install the “VDirector” App on your smartphone, tablet or computer to manage all codecs simultaneously. Note: The new iOS version of “VD” has been released on the App Store, with new functions available like volume adjustment, grouping of decoders, and image rotation within a video wall.
● Long-Distance Extension: One pair of encoder/decoder can extend 4K ultra HD HDMI signal up to 394ft/120m. Transmits farther than common HDBaseT extenders.
● Multi-Functional IP Solution: Supports the advanced HDMI audio extraction, PoE, RS232 pass-through, fast seamless switching, etc.
● The upper row can be rotated by 180 ° (less frame; no 90° possible)

Important Notes before Purchasing:
This IP Encoder can’t be used alone; it must be used with one or more 4KIP200D Decoders for HDMI signal extension or switching. One encoder can distribute an HDMI signal to maximum 50 units of decoder simultaneously.

 

Plug & Play Works flawlessly with a universal Ethernet switch; no need to configure IGMP for many-to-many applications. Quite friendly to installers and end-users.		Visual Control Install the “VDirector” App on your smartphone, tablet or Windows PC for effortless visual control. Easily manage all codecs at the same time.		Video Wall Build a distributed 4K IP matrix system with a video wall up to 8×8, ideal for sports bar, house of worship, shopping mall, etc.

Typical Applications

4KIP200E is AV Access’s brand-new 4K AV over IP decoder, requiring no configuration on the Ethernet switch.
The HDMI over IP decoder can work with one or more 4KIP200D Decoders for one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many applications.
Some of the applications are as follows:

 

Sports Bar Adopt the 4KIP200 AV over IP solution in your sports bar, to meet all your needs for AV extension, distribution, switching, video wall and mobile centralized control. It ensures your patrons enjoy the best screen viewing experience possible. Please click the video on to learn how 4KIP200 can help bring superb viewing experience and boost your business.

 

Restaurant Usually, your customers are expecting more than just great food and drinks when they come to your restaurant — they are seeking a pleasurable experience. Audio and video play an important role in that experience, so it is necessary to invest more in this area for your establishment. Please click the video on to learn how 4KIP200 can help bring superb viewing experience to your patrons while they are enjoying meals.

 

Shopping Mall / Retail Store Install 4KIP200 in an equipment room of a shopping mall or retail store, and distribute all advertisements to every corner/corridor in your shop. With the dazzling video walls, 4KIP200 helps boost your business with superior video and sound. Please click the video on to learn how 4KIP200 can help promote your band and boost business with superior video and music.

 

House of Worship With AV Access 4KIP200 HDMI over IP solution, the worship leader can easily build a video wall up to 8×8 within minutes and just on palms. Besides, they can freely distribute different video sources to the screens at a max distance of 394ft/120m. Now it is easier than ever to enhance your worship services.

 

No Configuration Required, Friendly to All Users The 4KIP200 AV over IP encoder/decoder can work flawlessly with a universal Ethernet switch, both managed and unmanaged. Don’t need to spend so much time configuring IGMP any more, as 4KIP200 solution is truly plug-n-play. Whether you are an installer or end-user, you can effortlessly complete installation, even if you were not exposed to any IP knowledge before. Note: You must use a PoE Ethernet switch if you want to supply power to the encoder. A gigabit switch is recommended.

 

Easy Visual Control on Your Palms With the visualized and user-friendly VDirector App, you can perform the settings below: Preview all sources and preset different scenarios; Switch any source to any or all displays; Drag-and-drop to perform matrix switching; Create/Delete a video wall up to 8×8 within 15 seconds; Enable CEC function to turn on/off all connected displays; Adjust the volume of each connected display device; Rotate the first row of the images within a video wall by 180 degree; Divide all decoders into different groups. Please check out the video tutorial to learn more Note: The last three features are recently added, only available on the iOS version at present. The new Android and Windows versions supporting these 3 features are expected to be released this May.

 

More Scalable and Flexible than Traditional Matrix The 4KIP200 AV over IP solution supports one-to-one application, so only one pair of encoder and decoder can work together to transmit maximum 4K@30hz ultra HD HDMI signal up to 394ft/120m. You can also add up to 254 units of encoders or decoders to form a distributed IP matrix, which is far more flexible and cost-effective than traditional matrixes. Note: 4KIP200 is more cost-efficient when you need irregular matrix switching like 3×7 and 5×9, or when you need to build a matrix larger than 8×8.

 

Compatible with Various Devices You can install the “VDirector” App on your mobile devices for visual control, including iPhone and iPad, Android smartphone and tablet, Windows PC and tablet, etc. Besides, 4KIP200 supports RS232 control passing through a 3rd party device like a projector. It can also be integrated into a 3rd party control system like Crestron. Notes: 1. For visual control on your smartphone/tablet, you need to install an additional wireless router for signal transmission. 2. For the visual control app, you can input and search “VDirector” in App Store or Google Play to install the iOS/Android version. You can also scan the QR code in the user manual to download. For Windows version, please click this link to download.

 

TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

Sports Bar

Shopping Mall & Retail

Specifications

Video
Input Port	1 x LAN
Input Resolution	up to 4K@30Hz
Output Port	1 x HDMI
Output Resolution	up to 4K@30Hz

   

Audio
Input Port	1 x LAN
Output Port	1 x HDMI, 1 x Audio out
Audio Format	MPEG4-AAC Stereo

 

Control
Control Method	VDirector App (iOS/Android/Windows)

 

General
Operating Temperature	10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature	10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
Power Supply	DC12V 1A /PoE
Power Consumption	DC12V: 3.6W (Max) | PoE: 4.4W (Max)
ESD Protection	Human body model: ±8kV (air-gap discharge)/±4kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	175mm x 25mm x 100.2mm/ 6.9'' x 0.98'' x 3.9''
Net Weight	0.60kg/1.32lbs

 

     

In the Box 1 x 4KIP200E Encoder 1 x Power Adapter (DC 12V 1A) 4 x Exchangeable Plugs (US, UK, EU, AU) 2 x Phoenix Male Connectors (3.5 mm, 3 Pins) 2 x Mounting Ears (with Screws) 1 x User Manual Check out the unboxing & setup video to learn more.

Documents & Softwares DOWNLOAD USER MANUAL DOWNLOAD CONNECTION DIAGRAM DOWNLOAD API COMMAND DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD VDIRECTOR SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 10 PC (V1.6.3.0) DOWNLOAD UPGRADING TOOLS&FIRMWARE

Troubleshooting FAQ

1. There is no video output after I connect the encoder to the decoder directly via a Cat cable. What should I do?
Try resetting both the encoder and the decoder.
Set the source resolution to 4K to check if it helps.
Try connecting the source to the display device directly, without using the encoder/decoder. Then check if there is any video output.

2. What can I do if the codecs can’t be found on the VDirector App?
Try resetting both the encoders and the decoders.
Check the devices’ IP address information. Ensure the PC/mobile device running the VDirector and all the encoders/decoders are in the same LAN.
Ensure the broadcast function of both the wireless router and the Ethernet switch is not disabled.

3. After the codecs are connected to my home network, the network speed drops significantly. What should I do?
It is recommended to use a Gigabit Ethernet switch.
Please note that the more codecs you add to the network, the greater network bandwidth is required.
It is recommended to separate the codecs’ local area network from your home network, especially when you need to add a large number of codecs.

4. What can I do if RS232 connection is not working?
Check if the connection method of the RS232 cable between the codecs and the control/controlled device is correct. It should be “TX-RX, RX-TX, GND-GND”.
Please note that the default baud rate of the device is “115200”.
Perform an RS232 loopback test to see if the RS232 pass-through function can work normally.
Try connecting the control device and the controlled device directly without using the codecs. Then check if the RS232 connection works.

5. What can I do if there is no sound from HDMI and audio de-embedding output ports?
Set the input source’s audio format to PCM.
Try connecting the source to the display device directly via an HDMI cable. Then check if there is any audio output.

6. What can I do if the picture is sometimes partially mosaic?
Try connecting the encoder to the decoder directly, without using the Ethernet switch. Then check if the problem is solved.
If this problem occurs only when the codecs are connected to the Ethernet switch, it is probably caused by network packet loss.
Check the network connection. Try using the Ethernet switch with strong processing power as the hub device. Please don’t use the wireless router as the hub device of the whole network.
Check if the trunk bandwidth is sufficient. There should be no more than 50 streams for 1G trunk connection.
Try using a new Ethernet switch with stronger processing capability, or connecting less codecs to the Ethernet switch. Thus, some ports can be reserved to reduce the work load.
Check if this problem is caused by some ports or the poor quality of the corresponding Cat cables. Swap the Cat cables for these ports to check.
If there are other applications on the same network, try removing them to avoid mutual influence.
 

Other FAQ

1. What is AV over IP?
AV over IP stands for “Audiovisual over Internet Protocol”. It is the transmission of audio, video and control signals over a network cable infrastructure, like WAN, LAN or the Internet. Different from conventional analogue AV environments, AV over IP commonly refers to the use of standard network equipment to switch and transmit audio/video signals.

2. What are the benefits of AV over IP?
Compared with traditional AV solutions, AV over IP solutions boast more flexibility and scalability. The number of sources and displays attached is no longer limited. Even when physical ports run out, multiple IP switches can be connected to expand. They also break the distance barriers and allow you to have better ratio of inputs to outputs.

To learn more, please refer to the blog “What Are the Benefits of AV over IP? How Secure Is It?”.

3. What is the main difference between HDIP100 and 4KP200 AV over IP solution?
Different from HDIP100 1080P AV over IP solution, 4KIP200 supports up to 4K@30hz video input/output. This is the only difference between these two models, and other features are the same.

4. What are the main features of the 4KIP200 AV over IP solution?
The 4KIP200 4K AV over IP solution is easy-to-use and plug-n-play. The HDMI encoder/decoder can work easily with any universal managed or unmanaged Ethernet switch on the market. It features matrix switching, video wall support, easy visual control, fast seamless switching and other amazing features.

5. Where can I use this 4KIP200 AV over IP solution?
This easy-to-use and plug-n-play AV over IP solution features matrix switching, video wall and visual control. It is ideal for wide applications like sports bar, restaurant, shopping mall, retail store, house of worship, casino, college and university, etc.

6. What Is HDMI over Ethernet?
HDMI over Ethernet, also know as HDMI over IP, is a technology that allows users to extend HDMI signals over long distances using Ethernet cables.

It is a method of transmitting audio and video signals over a network. It involves sending HDMI signals from a source device, such as a Blu-ray player or computer, to a display, such as a TV or projector, through an Ethernet cable.