Crestron DM Essentials 4K60 4:4:4 Transmitter for HDMI, RS-232, IR, and Analog Audio Signal Extension Over CATx Cable

Key Features

• Interoperability with a DM® Essentials receiver or DMPS Essentials switcher
• Point-to-point extension of HDMI®, RS-232, IR, and analog audio signals over a CAT5e or higher cable
• DM Essentials transmission distance up to 130 ft (40 m) for UHD and 4K signals or up to 230 ft (70 m) for 1080p, WUXGA, and 2K signals
• 4K60 4:4:4 capability
• HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision® video formats
• Compliance with HDCP 2.3
• Analog audio embedding
• S/PDIF optical digital audio output for audio return from the HD‑RXCA‑4KZ‑101
• CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) pass-through capability
• Bidirectional RS‑232 and IR pass-through capability
• EDID pass-through capability
• Compact, surface-mountable design
• Power from 24VDC power pack (included) or from remote DM Essentials receiver or DMPS Essentials switcher

Technical Specifications

• Video
  • Input Signal Type: HDMI® with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, Deep Color, and 4K60 4:4:4 support2 (DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort™ interface compatible4)
  • Output Signal Type: DM® Essentials with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Deep Color, and 4K60 4:4:4 support2
  • Copy Protection: HDCP 2.3
  • Resolutions: Common resolutions are listed in the following table.

  • Scan Type	Resolution	Frame Rate	Color Sampling	Color Depth
    Progressive	4096x2160 DCI 4K & 3840x2160 4K UHD	24 Hz	4:4:4	12 bit
    		30 Hz	4:4:4	12 bit
    		60 Hz	4:2:2	12 bit
    		60 Hz	4:4:4	8 bit
    	2560x1600 WQXGA	60 Hz	4:4:4	8 bit
    	1920x1080 FHD 1080p	60 Hz	4:4:4	12 bit
    Interlaced	1920x1080 HD 1080i	30 Hz	4:4:4	12 bit
    Note: The maximum supported resolution is 4K60 with 4:4:4 color sampling. Custom resolutions are supported at pixel clock rates up to 600 MHz.

• Audio
  • Input Signal Type: HDMI, analog stereo
  • Output Signal Type: DM Essentials, digital S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK® connector)
  • Digital Formats, HDMI: Dolby Digital®, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Atmos®, DTS®, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, DTS HD® High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X®, LPCM up to 8 channels
  • Digital Formats, S/PDIF: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS‑ES, LPCM up to 6 channels
  • Analog Format: Stereo 2-channel
  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion: 24-bit 48 kHz
  • Analog Performance:
    • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB;
    • S/N Ratio: >95 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz A‑weighted;
    • THD+N: <0.005% @ 1 kHz;
    • Stereo Separation: ≤80 dB
• Communications
  • HDMI: HDCP 2.3, EDID, CEC pass-through
  • DM Essentials: HDCP 2.3, EDID pass-through
  • RS-232: 2-way serial pass-through up to 115.2k baud (TD/RD only)
  • IR: Bidirectional IR signal pass-through up to 60 kHz
• Connectors
  • IR IN/OUT:
    • (1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
    • Comprised of (1) IR input port and (1) IR output port;
    • IR IN is for connection from a Crestron IR control port or other IR signal source and passes the IR input signal to the IR OUT port on the DM Essentials receiver;
    • IR OUT is for connection to an IR emitter (IRP2, sold separately) and transmits the IR signal from the IR IN port on the DM Essentials receiver;
    • Supports IR up to 60 kHz
  • COM:
    • (1) 3-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
    • Bidirectional RS-232 port;
    • Passes RS-232 TD/RD data to/from the COM port on a DM Essentials receiver;
    • Supports up to 115.2k baud
  • HDMI IN:
    • (1) HDMI Type A connector, female;
    • HDMI digital video/audio input;
    • DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort™ interface compatible
  • DM OUT:
    • (1) 8‑pin RJ‑45 yellow connector, female, shielded;
    • DM Essentials output port for connection to a DM Essentials receiver or DMPS Essentials switcher
  • 24V 1.25A:
    • (1) 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power connector;
    • 24VDC power input;
    • PW-2420RU power pack included
  • OPTICAL OUT:
    • (1) JIS F05 female (TOSLINK) optical fiber connector;
    • S/PDIF optical digital audio output
  • AUDIO IN:
    • (1) 5-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
    • Balanced/unbalanced stereo line-level audio input;
    • Input Impedance: 24k Ohms balanced/unbalanced;
    • Maximum Input Level: 4 Vrms balanced, 2 Vrms unbalanced
• Controls and Indicators
  • LINK: (1) Green LED, indicates that a DM Essentials link is established.
  • PWR:(1) LED, indicates that power is being applied to the device. Amber indicates that the device is booting. Green indicates that the device is operational.
  • AUDIO SELECT: (1) Push button, enables selection of HDMI or analog audio
  • AUDIO, HDMI IN: (1) Green LED, indicates that HDMI audio is selected
  • AUDIO IN: (1) Green LED, indicates that analog audio is selected
  • HDMI IN: (1) Green LED, indicates that the device is receiving an HDMI signal
  • DM OUT:
    • (2) LEDs on RJ‑45 connector.
    • Green indicates that a DM Essentials link is established.
    • Flashing amber indicates non‑HDCP video, and solid amber indicates HDCP video.
• Power
  
  • Power Pack (Included):
    • Input: 100-240VAC
    • Output: 24VDC 2.5A
    • Model: PW-2420RU
• Environmental
  
  • Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
  • Humidity: 20% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
• Enclosure
  
  • Chassis: Metal, black finish, vented sides, 2 mounting brackets included
  • Mounting: Freestanding, surface mountable, or attachment to a single rack rail
• Dimensions
  
  • Height: 4.13 in. (105 mm)
  • Width: 4.18 in. (106 mm)
  • Depth: 1.08 in. (27 mm)
• Weight: 11.92 oz (338 g)