MuxLab 500773-TX - Wallplate HDMI/VGA AV Transmitter over IP 4K PoE
The MuxLab 500773-TX is a professional wall plate transmitter designed for distributing audio and video signals over a local area network (LAN). This versatile device allows you to connect equipment with HDMI and VGA outputs to an IP network, extending the signal up to 100 meters using a single Cat5e/6 cable. It is the ideal solution for integrating analog and digital AV sources into modern content distribution systems, supporting resolutions up to UHD-4K (3840x2160 @ 30Hz) for HDMI and WUXGA (1920x1200 @ 60Hz) for VGA.
Built for discreet and functional wall mounting, its dual-gang design makes it ideal for boardrooms, classrooms, digital signage systems, and residential environments. Thanks to its Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatibility, the transmitter is powered directly through the network cable when connected to a PoE switch, eliminating the need for an external power supply and greatly simplifying installation. Low latency, at approximately 16.7 ms, ensures smooth, near real-time video transmission.
Main Features
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Flexible Inputs: Equipped with an HDMI input, a VGA input, and a 3.5mm mini-jack stereo audio input to associate audio with the VGA signal.
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Superior Image Quality: Supports resolutions up to 4K @ 30Hz (4:4:4) or 4K @ 60Hz (4:2:0) via HDMI and up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz for VGA.
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Long Distance Transmission: Extends the AV signal up to 100 meters (330 feet) using a single Cat5e/6 UTP cable.
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PoE Power: Compatible with the IEEE 802.3af standard for Power over Ethernet (PoE), simplifying installation by not requiring a local power supply.
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System Scalability: Allows point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint-to-multipoint configurations when combined with compatible receivers and a managed Gigabit network switch.
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Efficient Compression: Uses JPEG2000 compression to deliver high-quality video with low network bandwidth consumption.
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Low Latency: It features a minimum latency of one frame (16.7 ms), ideal for interactive applications.
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Easy source switching: It has a button on the front panel to switch between HDMI and VGA inputs, with an optional mode for automatic detection of the first active signal.
Benefits for the Installer and the User
The MuxLab 500773-TX transmitter is designed for maximum flexibility and ease of use. For installers, PoE capability and wall mounting streamline deployment in any environment, reducing both time and cost. For end users, operation is intuitive, allowing for seamless connection of laptops and other video sources. Its ability to integrate into larger AV-over-IP systems, managed by controllers such as the MuxLab ProDigital Network Controller (500811), makes it a future-proof investment, capable of growing with the organization's needs.
Use Cases
This transmitter is the perfect centerpiece for a variety of professional applications:
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Conference and Meeting Rooms: Allows presenters to easily connect their laptops (both modern with HDMI and older with VGA) to the room's main projection or display system.
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Classrooms and Educational Centers: Facilitates the integration of diverse content sources into the classroom's audiovisual system, controlling the signal from a centralized point.
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Digital Signage: Ideal for distributing 4K video content to multiple screens spread throughout a commercial building or campus, all through the existing network infrastructure.
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Residential AV Systems: Allows you to send the signal from video sources to televisions in different rooms of the house without the need to run long and expensive HDMI cables.
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Medical Information Systems: Transmits high-resolution images from medical equipment to display screens in consultation rooms or operating rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of network cable is recommended?
Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable of category Cat5e or Cat6 is recommended to achieve the maximum distance of 100 meters. In environments with high electrical interference, shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable should be used.
Do I need an external power supply?
No, if connected to a network switch that provides PoE (Power over Ethernet) according to the IEEE 802.3af standard. If a PoE switch is not available, the optional power supply (model 500993) can be purchased separately.
Which receivers is this transmitter compatible with?
It is compatible with MuxLab AV over IP receivers, such as models 500758-RX and 500759-RX, among others.
Can I connect multiple transmitters and receivers on the same network?
Yes. For point-to-multipoint or multipoint-to-multipoint configurations, a managed Gigabit network switch that supports DHCP, Jumbo Frames, and IGMP must be used. MuxLab recommends models such as the Cisco SG300 or SG500 series.
Project description
Two-gang wall plate transmitter for AV-over-IP systems. It features one HDMI input, one VGA input, and one 3.5mm audio input. It transmits video signals up to 4K@30Hz (HDMI) and 1920x1200@60Hz (VGA) over a single Cat5e/6 cable up to 100 meters. It uses JPEG2000 compression with a typical latency of 16.7 ms. Network connectivity is via an RJ45 port. It supports Power over Ethernet (PoE IEEE 802.3af). Dimensions: 127 x 115 x 42 mm. Weight: 0.53 kg.
