Name: 4K60 H.265/H.264 AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC
Brand: KanexPro
SKU: AVO-IP265-4K

Overview

A single unit that functions as either a 4K60 encoder or decoder — set by a rear-panel MODE switch — the AVO-IP265-4K simplifies inventory, installation, and long-term maintenance for integrators deploying H.265/H.264 AV over IP at scale. Copper and fiber SFP ports are both active with automatic selection, providing full flexibility for structured cabling and long-distance fiber runs in the same system.

In decoder mode, a single AVO-IP265-4K can process and display up to 36 simultaneous streams — with arbitrary windowing, roaming, overlaying, and splicing — making it equally suited to video wall, multiview operator displays, and KVM seat management environments. Text overlay, scrolling subtitles, logo insertion, and IPC camera integration (Hikvision, Dahua, Yushi) extend the platform beyond standard AV distribution into command and control, broadcast, and unified visualization deployments. Managed by the AVO-IPCTL-265 controller.

Key features

Switchable encoder/decoder — single unit configured via rear-panel MODE switch; simplifies stock management and installation
H.265/H.264 codec — 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, 18Gbps bandwidth
Copper (RJ45/PoE) and Fiber SFP ports — both active, copper priority with automatic selection
Up to 36 simultaneous streams on decoder — arbitrary windowing, roaming, overlaying, and splicing
Seamless switching — no black screen, flash, jitter, or tearing
KVM seat management — one-to-many, one person multiple PCs, seat roaming, man-machine separation
Text overlay, scrolling subtitles, banner, and logo display — freely configurable font, color, size, position
IPC camera integration — direct decode of Hikvision, Dahua, Yushi and other H.264/H.265 IP cameras with PTZ control
Multi-level user rights management — hierarchical access control, account follows login position
HDMI loop out (encoder mode) — local monitoring without splitting
Balanced stereo audio IN/OUT (6-pin 3.81mm Phoenix) — embedding and de-embedding
RS-232 relay, USB KVM (HOST + DEVICE), two-way IR
RTSP sub-streams: MainStream 1080P30 / SubStream 720P30 via VLC or third-party apps
Low latency: 16ms text mode / 33ms video mode
PoE 802.3at Class 3 or DC 12V/2.5A
Works with AVO-IPCTL-265 (CTL500H) controller

Specification
Technical
Video Codec	H.265 / H.264
HDMI Compliance	HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance	HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth	18Gbps
Max Resolution	4K@60Hz 4:4:4 (custom output resolution supported)
Color Depth	8/10/12-bit
Color Space	RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
Audio Formats	LPCM 2.0CH, 16-bit, 48kHz
Sub-streams	MainStream (1080P@30Hz RTSP) \| SubStream (720P@30Hz RTSP)
Latency	Text mode: 16ms \| Video mode: 33ms
Decoder Streams	Up to 36 simultaneous streams — windowing, roaming, overlay, splicing
ESD Protection	IEC 61000-4-2: ±15kV (air-gap) / ±8kV (contact)
Connection
Video Input	1× HDMI IN (Type A)
Video Output	1× HDMI OUT loop (Type A)
Audio Input	2× Audio IN (6-pin 3.81mm Phoenix, balanced stereo)
Audio Output	2× Audio OUT (6-pin 3.81mm Phoenix, balanced stereo)
Network	1× LAN/PoE (RJ45, 1000M Base-T) \| 1× SFP (1G Fiber)
USB	1× USB HOST (Type B) \| 2× USB 1.1 DEVICE (Type A)
Control	1× RS-232 (3-pin 3.81mm Phoenix) \| MODE switch (ENC/DEC)
Control & Power
Control Methods	RS-232, TCP/IP, Web GUI, VLC/RTSP, KVM, mobile app
Controller	AVO-IPCTL-265 / CTL500H (sold separately)
Power	PoE 802.3at Class 3 PD or DC 12V/2.5A (local preferred when both active)
Power Consumption	Encoder: 12W \| Decoder: 8.5W
Transmission Distance	Up to 328ft / 100m (copper) \| Fiber: SFP module dependent
Physical
Housing	Metal enclosure, Black
Dimensions (W×D×H)	8.03″ × 5.20″ × 1.18″ (204 × 132 × 30mm)
Net Weight	1.68 lbs (760g)
Power Supply	AC100–240V 50/60Hz, DC 12V/2.5A output (CE/FCC/UL)
Operating Temperature	32–104°F (0–40°C)
Storage Temperature	-4–140°F (-20–60°C)
Humidity	Operating: 20–80% RH \| Storage: 10–90% RH (non-condensing)
Package Contents
1×	AVO-IP265-4K Transceiver
2×	6-pin 3.81mm Phoenix connectors
1×	3-pin 3.81mm Phoenix connector
1×	DC 12V/2.5A locking power supply
2×	Mounting ears
4×	Machine screws (M3×4)

4K60 H.265/H.264 AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC panel drawing

4K60 H.265/H.264 AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC system diagram

4K60 H.265/H.264 AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC applications

Manual~~Installation and operation~~

Spec sheet~~Full specification~~

Sales sheet~~For bid packages~~

What does 'switchable ENC/DEC' mean?

A single AVO-IP265-4K unit can function as either an encoder or decoder. A physical MODE switch on the rear panel toggles the role — down for ENC, up for DEC. After switching, the device must be restarted. This means integrators stock one SKU and assign roles at installation, eliminating separate en

What codec does the AVO-IP265-4K use?

H.265 (HEVC) and H.264 (AVC) — standard protocols compatible with RTSP, VLC, third-party control systems, and IP cameras. Supports 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 with HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2.

Which controller works with AVO-IP265-4K?

The AVO-IPCTL-265 (CTL500H) Controller Box. It provides a web GUI for matrix switching, video wall configuration, multiview layout, KVM seat management, text overlay, user rights management, and IPC camera integration. Point-to-point operation works without the controller.

How does IPC camera integration work?

The AVO-IP265-4K decodes H.264/H.265 RTSP streams from IP cameras (Hikvision, Dahua, Yushi, and ONVIF-compatible devices) directly on the same 1G network — alongside HDMI sources. PTZ camera control passes through the network. No separate NVR or video management system is required for live display.

How do I switch between encoder and decoder mode?

Toggle the rear-panel MODE switch — down for encoder (ENC), up for decoder (DEC). Restart the device after switching. The OLED display and front-panel ENC/DEC LEDs confirm the active mode after reboot.

What network switch is required?

A 1G managed network switch with IGMP Snooping enabled. Jumbo Frames are recommended for video wall and multiview deployments. Unmanaged switches are not supported.

No video output at the decoder — what should I check?

1) Confirm MODE switch is in DEC position (up) and unit has been restarted. 2) Verify encoder MODE switch is in ENC position (down) and restarted. 3) Check ENC/DEC LEDs on front panel. 4) Confirm both units are on the same 1G managed switch with IGMP Snooping enabled. 5) Short press POWER button to

OLED display is off — is the device powered?

The OLED screen turns off automatically after 90 seconds to extend display life. Short press the POWER button to wake the screen and view current mode and IP address. The POWER LED on the front panel confirms the device is running.

What vertical markets are the best fit?

Government and military operations centers, corporate NOCs and trading floors, broadcast studios and media production, transportation management centers, university AV/IT infrastructure, and physical security integration where IPC cameras need to share infrastructure with AV sources.

What is the latency?

Text mode: 16ms. Video mode: 33ms. These are measured end-to-end encoder-to-decoder over a 1G managed switch.

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