GF-HDK18G-VIP-TX: Extend and distribute USB-C and 4K HDMI 

w/ HDR, RS-232, audio and 2-way infrared (IR) over a local area network (LAN) 

Note: Receiver units are purchased separately 

• Ultra-HD 4K video extension: Extends HDMI and USB-C video at resolutions up to 4K (3840x2160) @ 60Hz 4:4:4, ensuring pristine video quality over your IP network
• Advanced HDR support: Supports high dynamic range formats including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision for enhanced contrast and a more vibrant viewing experience
• Flexible input options: Features both HDMI and USB-C (video + data) inputs on the Sender unit, providing versatile connectivity for a range of modern source devices
• Independent signal routing: Video, audio, RS-232, IR, and USB can be routed independently, creating a true virtual matrix system
• Built-in video-wall controller: Accommodates configurations up to 16x16, allowing for dynamic and large-scale display applications
• Secure content distribution: Utilizes AES-256 bit encryption to ensure secure content distribution across the network
• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): Conforms to the IEEE 802.3at standard, allowing the Sender and Receiver units to be powered via a PoE-enabled network switch without external power supplies
• High-Speed USB extension: Two USB 2.0 ports with data rates up to 480 Mbps and backward compatibility with USB 1.1 for connecting keyboards, mice, and other peripherals

Gefen GF-HDK18G-VIP-TX is a high-performance 4K HDMI and USB-C KVM over IP Sender unit that - along with Receiver unit(s) - extends and distributes Ultra-HD video sources, audio, and control signals over a standard Gigabit local area network (LAN).

This powerful Sender unit allows you to extend 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video with HDR, along with audio, USB, RS-232, and bi-directional IR, up to 330 feet (100 m) from any Receiver unit on the network.

Part of a flexible and scalable AV over IP system, this Sender, when used with a Receiver, can be used in a simple extender configuration or expanded to a sophisticated virtual matrix KVM switch system.

By pairing this Sender with one or more Receivers, you can control any source from any display on the network, making it an ideal AV over IP solution for professional AV, digital signage, and high-performance KVM applications.

Ideal for large-scale remote workstation access, digital signage, and high-performance AV applications, this HDMI extender solution offers a versatile and massively scalable system for your professional AV and IT needs.

Power-over-Ethernet allows Sender and Receiver units to be powered through a standard PoE-enabled IP network switch, without the need for external power supplies.

Each cable run from a Sender to a Receiver or from a Sender or Receiver to the network switch can be up to 330 feet (100 m). A built-in 2-port Gigabit switch on the Sender allows daisy-chaining of additional Senders or other IP-enabled devices. In applications such as digital signage, where there is a need to replicate content on multiple displays, the ability to cascade Senders removes the requirement for each cable to be run directly to the main network switch, thereby extending the range of these units far beyond the limits of a point-to-point video distribution system.

Sender and Receiver can be used as extenders in a one-to-one system, or as nodes in a virtual matrix environment where any source can be routed to any or all displays, supporting up to 39,900 Senders and a combination of over 65,000 units. Applications include high performance AV and signage systems in sports bars, clubs, restaurants, board and huddle rooms, command and control centers, museums, airports, classrooms, auditoriums, hotels, and retail establishments.

The low-profile Sender and Receiver units feature a half-rack-width enclosure, perfect for rack-mounting using the Gefen EXT-RACK-1U-GRY rack tray (available separately - see listing below). They can also be surface-mounted, placed on a shelf, or tucked away in the equipment closet or behind a display.

When used in conjunction with GF-AVIP-MC AVoIP Matrix Controller (purchased separately - see listing below), system configuration is automated and quick. Its MFU (mass-firmware-update) feature keeps the entire system up-to-date without the need to access and upgrade each unit separately. Enhanced network security by separating the control and AV networks is also made possible with the GF-AVIP-MC. Other control options include front panel buttons, Web server interface, Telnet, UDP, and the Gefen Keyboard Switching Controller software (available for download at www.gefen.com).

Supported HDMI Features
• HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
• HDCP 2.3/2.2 and 1.4
• Deep Color
• Lip-Sync pass-through

More Features and Benefits
• Secure content distribution using AES-256 bit encryption
• Extends HDMI, USB-C (video + data), RS-232, stereo analog audio, digital optical audio return, and IR over IP, using a Gigabit LAN
• Supports input resolutions up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 on HDMI and USB-C
• Supports output resolutions up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 on HDMI
• Capable of scaling output resolutions up to 4K 60Hz
• Supports uncompressed LPCM digital audio up to 7.1 channels
• Supports up to 7.1 channels of HBR (High Bit Rate) digital audio including Dolby Atmos^®, Dolby^® TrueHD, DTS:X™, and DTS-HD Master Audio™
• Supports USB Roaming utilizing one set of keyboard and mouse to control all PCs
• Support for KVM OSD hot-key keyboard switching
• Smart CEC management and Power Save modes
• When used with DVI-to-HDMI cables (not included), supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays up to 1080p Full HD and 1920x1200 (WUXGA)
• Built-in video-wall controller accommodates any number of rows and columns up to 16x16
• Built-in audio de-embedder on Receiver breaks out 2 channels of analog 2-channel stereo, allowing the audio content to be sent to external amplifiers and music distribution systems for added impact
• Route-able audio return path from any display to an external amplifier via TOSLink
• MFU (mass-firmware-update), quick and automated configuration, and enhanced control capabilities and system security when used with the Gefen GF-AVIP-MC Matrix Controller
• Real-time live sub stream support
• Enhanced API for added functionality for IP, CEC, and IR Bridging using third-party control systems
• Built-in intuitive graphical web interface, Telnet, and UDP
• Supports 39,900 Senders and a combination of just over 65,000 Sender and Receiver units, depending on the network bandwidth and number of ports on your network switch
• Two USB 2.0 ports with data rates up to 480 Mbps and backward-compatibility with USB 1.1
• Conforms to IEEE 802.3at standard power-over-Ethernet (PoE) that allows the Sender and Receiver units to be powered through a standard PoE-enabled IP network switch, without the need for external power supplies
• Two-port Gigabit Ethernet switch built into the Sender and Receiver units
• Field-updatable firmware via GF-AVIP-MC controller or the built-in web server interface
• Locking power supply connectors
• Sender and Receiver enclosures are rack-mountable using Gefen's optional 19-inch vertical stack equipment rack
• Low profile Receiver enclosure features an IR extender port and can be hidden away behind the display

How It Works
Gefen HDK18G-VIP system operates with two main components: a Sender unit and one or more Receiver units (sold separately) connected over a standard Gigabit LAN (local area network).
The Sender unit connects to your HDMI or USB-C source device, and the Receiver unit connects to your display.
Using an Ethernet switch, the system extends signals up to 330 feet (100 m).
First, connect your 4K Ultra-HD source, such as a computer or media player, to the HDMI or USB-C input on the Sender unit.
The Sender unit is then connected via a CATx cable to a managed Gigabit IP Ethernet switch on LAN.
A Receiver unit is connected to each display and also to the same network switch. This setup allows signals to be transmitted up to 330 feet (100 m) between any Sender and Receiver.
By setting the channel ID on the Sender and Receiver units to match, you can route the source signal to the desired display.
By adding multiple Senders and Receivers to the network, you can create a flexible and massively scalable virtual matrix, allowing any connected console to control any source on the network.

In the Box
1x Sender unit (GF-HDK18G-VIP-TX)
1x 12V/3A power supply
1x Gefen IR emitter
1x Gefen IR receiver
4x Self-adhesive rubber feet

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