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AVPro Edge Ultra Slim 40M HDR HDBaseT Extender Kit - AC-EX40-444-KIT
AVPro Edge AC-EX40-444-KIT Ultra Slim 40M HDR HDBaseT Extender Kit
The debut of the legendary AC-EX40-444-KIT featured the premiere of AVPro Edge’s transformative Invisible Compression Technology (ICT), the unprecedented, standard-setting gateway for video excellence in HDMI extension research, development, and the preamble for products designed to transport UHD 4K60 4:4:4 signals across the copper category cable domain.
The revolutionary AC-EX-444-KIT was the first implementation of AVPro Edge’s proprietary ICT, demonstrating that a 17.82Gbps, UHD 4K60 4:4:4 video signal could transit twisted pair copper with artifact-free, dynamic, deep color aplomb. So foundational was the AC-EX40-444-KIT our world-class engineers, undaunted, further challenged physics as two additional kits followed offering ever-greater extension distance, the AC-EX70-444-KIT and the class-leading AC-EX100-444-KIT. HDR metadata, static or dynamic, rides untouched atop the video signal as the AC-EX40-444-KIT flawlessly delivers perfect-to-the-pixel, high bandwidth, top-tier image fidelity. To this day, the AC-EX40-444-KIT remains captain for the team of AVPro Edge HDBaseT protocol HDMI extenders.
Key Features
- HDMI 2.0(a/b)
- 18Gbps Bandwidth Support (Using ICT)
- Ultra Slim (.47 inch/12mm)
- Up to 4K60 4:4:4 Support
- Full HDR Support (HDR 10 & 12 Bit)
- HDR, HDR10+ and HLG Support
- 4K -> 1080P Down-scaling for mixed systems
- EDID Management and EDID emulate
- 4K & HD Test Patterns built into Tx and Rx for troubleshooting
- L/R Audio Extraction on Tx and Rx
- HDCP 2.2 (and all earlier versions supported)
- CEC Pass Through
- 3D Support
- 70M (230ft) on 1080P (Cat6a)
- Up to 40m (131ft) on 4K (up to 4K60 4:4:4, HDR) (Cat6a)
- Bi-directional 48v PoH (Power Over HDBaseT, only one Power Supply Needed)
- I-Pass Feature for control system "pass-through"
- 3-20v protection circuit built in for safe IR transport
- Bi Directional RS232 Transport
- LED Status, Link, Power indication lights
- Use single UTP/STP LAN cable (CAT-6A) with substitute HDMI cable to achieve long distance transmission.
- Supports uncompressed PCM 2- Ch., LPCM 5.1 & 7.1, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-Master Audio, Atmos on HDMI
- ESD protection circuitry (Inputs & Outputs) to 7KV
- Can Cascade
Features
- ICT’s specialty is spotlighted by what you won’t see
- No acute banding
In expansive scenes where multiple adjacent hues subtly blend, such as extra-wide shots featuring skies, oceans, or deserts, seashell-shaped sculpted lines become prominently visible within the image. Competing manufacturers using standard compression technology options are forced to reduce bit rate for bandwidth preservation, resulting in poorly rendered images when reconstructed at the receiving end. - No pale, washed-out colors
Ferrari’s famous Rosso Corsa Formula 1 red will never appear as carnation pink with ICT. - No motion artifacts
Simply stated, an artifact is an anomaly appearing in the reconstructed image on the receiving end display, which was not present in the source, prior to extension. There are dozens of acronyms for these peculiarities, all which will remain unseen with ICT by AVPro Edge. - ICT provides a more engaging, wide-spectrum, user-immersive experience by preventing artifacts DSC might allow to develop.
- No acute banding
- Extend 4K60 4:4:4 With HDR Signals
HDCP was conceived to assure content holders copy protection for their media. The 19 conductor HDMI format was designed to facilitate this process when transporting media between devices, using a total of 8, small gauge wires to handle video information with the bulk of those remaining devoted to system policing. It wasn’t envisioned that sources would be placed elsewhere than the immediate display location, and the first HDMI cable designs dramatically exemplified these inherent problems with a useable HDMI cable length barely exceeding fifteen feet. Over time, this thankfully has been addressed in a variety of well-sorted ways, including AVPro Edge Bullet Train cables. Still, there are no “on-site, made to length” HDMI cables however with unrivaled ease, the extraordinary AC-EX-444-KIT extends a high bandwidth UHD 4K source an impressive one hundred and fifteen feet including Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, or HLG. - Downscaling
Problem-solving scaling circuitry is incorporated into the AC-EX40-444-KIT transmitter chassis, capable of rescaling UHD 4K (including HDR signals) to 1080P. When paired with an AVPro Edge HDMI matrix switcher, scaling with EDID management allows the extender to tailor signal delivery in the highest caliber when legacy displays are retained. Heavy lifting by the AC-EX40-444-KIT simplifies deployment and prevents diluted performance in a mixed system. - Comprehensive EDID Management
Legacy HD displays are often retained for use in new installation projects and occasionally their dated EDIDs impart problems contending with present-day sources. Robust EDID control on the AC-EX40-444-KIT enables juggling video resolutions and audio codec combinations for an EDID that provides a congenial match for reliable system operation. EDID Copy allows for acute copying and saving of a known, working EDID, for stable kit functionality and HDCP repeatability. - Distance Capabilities
Transmission distance varies by resolution bandwidth. HD 1080P signals can be sent 70 meters (230’) while 4K resolutions reliably reach 40 meters (115’). For new construction or whenever possible, shielded CAT6A is recommended. - Audio Extraction
Always active on both kit ends, PCM 2 Channel L/R Audio can be extracted from Phoenix connectors and sent to an AVR or distribution amplifier. NOTE: These ports only work if the source is set to output 2 Channel Audio. If down-mixing is required, please see the AVPro Edge AC-AVDM-AUHD. - Onboard Troubleshooting
Leave your Fox & Hound test kit behind in the shop? The AC-EX40-444-KIT has you covered. When required, the transmitter can generate a 1080P or 4K test pattern to aid with wire verification, switcher configuration settings, or source viability. - Control Options
Configurable, bidirectional control for IR & RS-232 signals provides a carefully nuanced added plus to the AC-EX40-444-KIT, consolidating wiring to a solitary pull and mitigating the use of supplemental devices for a clean, efficient installation. Simplified control requirements can take advantage of the AC-EX40-444-KIT’s I-PASS, forwarding commands directly from a control system IR-out port into the TX unit I-PASS input, proceeding to the receiving end and routing directly from the RX unit’s IR-out into the display’s IR input jack (if equipped) or through an attached IR emitter. ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection adds a welcomed layer of defense for all connected products. - Power Requirements
Power over HDBaseT (PoH) allows both devices to be fully powered from a user-selectable, single unit. The individual chassis of the AC-EX40-444-KIT are approximately cell phone-dimensioned, making placement options unlimited. Typical applications find the RX unit mated to the rear, jack panel area of the display with the TX unit and power supply positioned at the source end. - Weather Be Damned
A companion kit, the AC-EX40-444-KIT-SEA supplies worry-free fun outdoors. It is identical to the AC-EX40-444-KIT but sports an IPX68 rating from its SEALOC protective coating, a nanofluid developed explicitly for electronic circuitry. IPX68 is a rating system for ingress protection, 6 representing the highest score against dust intrusion and 8 very high for water penetration (higher scores are reserved for submersible devices subject to high pressure… 8 is perfect in this application!).
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General
Accessory Type
Extender Kit
Input(s)
HDMI, Audio, IR, RS232, Power
Output(s)
HDMI, Audio, IR, RS232, Power
Model Compatibility
Bullet Train 18Gbps HDMI Cables, Bullet Train 48Gbps AOC Cables
In the Box
AC-EX40-444-T2 (Transmitter), AC-EX40-444-R (Receiver), 1 x 48V 0.5A Power Supply, 1 x IR Tx Unit, 1 x IR Rx Unit, 4 x 3 Pin Terminal blocks, 4 x Mounting Brackets, 8 x Screws for Mounting Brackets
Operating Temperature
23°F to 125°F (-5°C to 51°C)
Approximate Weight
Unit Weight (lbs.)
0.3
Shipping Weight (lbs.)
2
Warranty Information
Parts Warranty
10 Years Limited
Labor Warranty
10 Years Limited
Approximate Dimensions
Height (in)
0.47
Width (in)
5.05
Depth (in)
3.62
Quick Start Guide
Key Features
- 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Supported Chroma Sub-Sampling
- 18 Gbps Bandwidth
- HDCP 2.2 And Earlier
- Up To 4K 60Hz Video Resolutions
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG HDR Formats
- 9 Watts Power Consumption
- 100-240V Power Supply
- Black Finish
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