Name: 4K60 SDVoE AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC
Brand: KanexPro
SKU: AVO-IPSDV-4K

Overview

The AVO-IPSDV-4K brings SDVoE uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 to the AVO AV over IP lineup — delivering zero-frame latency, full Dolby TrueHD/Atmos and DTS:X audio, and instant seamless switching over a 10G managed network. A single transceiver unit switches between encoder and decoder mode via a front-panel button or API, with both copper 10G BASE-T and 10G SFP+ fiber ports active simultaneously for maximum deployment flexibility.

Supports video wall up to 9×9, multiview up to 25 windows, USB 2.0 KVM, bidirectional IR, RS-232, CEC routing, HDMI loop out, and analog audio bidirectional transmission. A dedicated 1G LAN port carries the H.264/H.265 secondary stream for device preview and secondary data. Managed by the AVO-IPCTL-SDV controller. Dante audio can be added as a custom option.

Key features

SDVoE uncompressed 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 — HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, 18Gbps
Zero-Frame latency operating mode — instant, imperceptible switching
Switchable ENC/DEC — one unit serves as encoder or decoder via front-panel MODE button (hold 5 sec) or API
10G BASE-T copper (RJ45) + 10G SFP+ fiber — both active, priority configurable
Dedicated 1G LAN port for secondary stream (H.264/H.265) and secondary data
Full HDMI audio: LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, DTS, DTS-HD Master, DTS:X, DTS-96/24, DSD
Bidirectional analog audio — 3.5mm AUDIO IN + AUDIO OUT on both encoder and decoder
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, 3D support
Video wall up to 9×9 (81 displays) — multiview up to 25 windows
Seamless switching — no black screen, tearing, or interruption
USB 2.0 KVM — USB HOST (encoder) + 2× USB DEVICE (decoder) — keyboard, mouse, U Disk
Bidirectional IR + RS-232 + CEC routing control
HDMI loop out in encoder mode
H.264/H.265 secondary stream for portable device preview (configurable VLAN & parameters)
PoE 802.3at PD or DC 12V/2.5A — ~13.5W
6U rack: up to 10 units — 1U rack: up to 4 units
Works with AVO-IPCTL-SDV (CTL100D) controller — Dante audio add-on available

Specification
Technical
Protocol	SDVoE (Software Defined Video over Ethernet)
HDMI Compliance	HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance	HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth	18Gbps
Network Bandwidth	10G
Max Resolution	4K@60Hz 4:4:4 (uncompressed)
Color Space	RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
Color Depth	Full color-depth
Latency	Zero-Frame latency operating mode
HDR Support	HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, 3D
HDMI Audio	LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master, DSD, DTS:X
Analog Audio	Stereo analog IN + OUT (3.5mm) — bidirectional between encoder and decoder
Secondary Stream	H.264/H.265 configurable — VLAN tagging supported — via dedicated 1G LAN port
Video Wall	Up to 9×9 (81 displays)
Multiview	Up to 25 windows
Transmission Distance	100m (CAT6A/7) / 90m (CAT6)
ESD Protection	Human body model: ±8kV (air-gap) / ±4kV (contact)
Connection
Video Input	1× HDMI IN (Type A)
Video Output	1× HDMI OUT (loop in ENC / decoded output in DEC)
Audio	1× Audio IN (3.5mm) \| 1× Audio OUT (3.5mm)
Network	1× 10G BASE-T (RJ45) \| 1× 10G SFP+ (fiber) \| 1× 1G LAN (RJ45, secondary stream)
USB	1× USB 2.0 HOST (Type B) \| 2× USB 2.0 DEVICE (Type A)
IR	1× IR IN (3.5mm) \| 1× IR OUT (3.5mm)
Control	1× RS-232 (4-pin 3.81mm Phoenix, 12V supply) \| CEC routing \| MODE button
Control & Power
Mode Switching	Hold front-panel MODE button 5 seconds, or via API/controller
Control Methods	IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, Web GUI \| CEC routing
Controller	AVO-IPCTL-SDV / CTL100D (sold separately)
Power	PoE 802.3at PD or DC 12V/2.5A locking (CE/FCC/UL)
Power Consumption	~13.5W
Physical
Housing / Color	Metal enclosure, Black
Dimensions (W×D×H)	8.03″ × 5.28″ × 0.85″ (204 × 134 × 21.5mm)
Net Weight	1.53 lbs (693g)
Power Supply	AC100–240V 50/60Hz, DC 12V/2.5A (US/EU, CE/FCC/UL)
Operating Temperature	32–104°F (0–40°C)
Storage Temperature	-4–140°F (-20–60°C)
Humidity	20–90% RH (non-condensing)
Rack Mounting	6U rack: up to 10 units \| 1U rack: up to 4 units
Package Contents
1×	AVO-IPSDV-4K Transceiver
1×	12V IR receiver cable (1.5m)
1×	IR blaster cable (1.5m)
1×	4-pin 3.81mm Phoenix connector
1×	DC 12V/2.5A locking power adapter
2×	Mounting ears
4×	Machine screws (KM3×6)
1×	User manual

4K60 SDVoE AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC panel drawing

4K60 SDVoE AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC system diagram

4K60 SDVoE AV over IP Transceiver — Switchable ENC/DEC applications

Manual~~Installation and operation~~

Spec sheet~~Full specification~~

Sales sheet~~For bid packages~~

What makes SDVoE different from H.265 AV over IP?

SDVoE transmits completely uncompressed video — no codec, no compression artifacts, zero-frame latency. H.265 compresses video (16–33ms latency) and runs on 1G switches. SDVoE requires 10G. Choose SDVoE for broadcast, live production, and latency-critical applications; choose H.265 for cost-sensitiv

Why does it need a 10G switch?

Uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 requires approximately 18Gbps of video bandwidth per stream — exceeding 1G capacity. A 10G managed switch is required. Standard 1G switches cannot carry SDVoE streams.

What controller is required?

AVO-IPCTL-SDV (CTL100D) for matrix routing, video wall, multiview, USB KVM management, ENC/DEC mode assignment, and SHOW ME device location. Basic point-to-point operation works without the controller.

Is Dante supported?

Dante audio can be added as a factory-configured option. Contact KanexPro sales for Dante-enabled configuration and pricing.

How does mode switching work?

Hold the front-panel MODE button for 5 seconds. ENC/DEC LED flashes ~30 seconds during the switch, then stays on to confirm the new mode. Mode can also be set via API or AVO-IPCTL-SDV without touching the unit.

What switch is required?

10G managed switch with multicast/IGMP Snooping enabled, filter/drop unregistered multicast, and jumbo frames recommended. All transceivers and the controller connect to the same 10G switch. Contact KanexPro for validated switch recommendations.

No video on decoder — what to check?

1) Confirm MODE: ENC LED on encoder, DEC LED on decoder. 2) Verify both connected to 10G managed switch (not 1G). 3) Confirm IGMP Snooping enabled on switch. 4) Verify LINK LED is on (green). 5) Check ENC/DEC assignment in AVO-IPCTL-SDV controller. 6) Confirm HDMI source is connected and active at e

ENC/DEC LED is flashing — is this normal?

Yes — ENC/DEC LED flashes for approximately 15 seconds on power-on, then stays on. During a mode switch (MODE button held 5 sec), it flashes for approximately 30 seconds then stays on. In SHOW ME mode (activated by controller), the LED flashes to help locate the unit physically.

What is the price premium over H.265?

SDVoE infrastructure (10G switch + transceivers) is significantly higher cost than H.265 on 1G. The premium is justified for broadcast, live production, government operations, and premium AV where uncompressed quality and zero latency are non-negotiable requirements.

What verticals are the strongest fit?

Broadcast studios and live production, government and military operations centers, corporate boardrooms and premium screening rooms, trading floors, and university media production labs — any environment where video quality, latency, and audio fidelity are mission-critical.

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