Application Notes: Presentation Room Deployment

Application Notes: Presentation Room Deployment

Overview

This guide covers deploying KanexPro Presentation switchers in medium-to-large conference rooms where multiple BYOD and legacy sources need to share one or two displays, with HDBaseT extension, Dante audio, and optional USB KVM.

Recommended SKUs

  • SW-4X2PS-70M — 4×2 Seamless Presentation Switch — 2 displays, 4 sources, HDBaseT 70m, Dante
  • SW-5X1PS-70M — 5×1 Seamless Presentation Switch — 1 display, 5 sources, HDBaseT 70m, Dante

Typical Setup — SW-4X2PS-70M (Dual Display Room)

  1. Mount the switcher at the AV rack or under the table.
  2. Connect sources: HDMI cables from room PCs or wall plates; USB-C cable at the table for laptop BYOD.
  3. Connect HDMI OUT 1 to the primary display (or HDBaseT transmitter for runs over 5m).
  4. Connect HDMI OUT 2 to the secondary display or confidence monitor.
  5. Run a single CAT6a cable from the HDBaseT output to the HDBaseT receiver at the display (up to 70m).
  6. Connect the Dante network port to the managed switch for Dante audio distribution.
  7. Connect a USB hub to the USB 3.2 port for shared peripheral access (webcam, speakerphone).

Typical Setup — SW-5X1PS-70M (Single Display, 5 Sources)

  1. Connect up to 5 sources — HDMI and USB-C inputs for mixed laptop/legacy device scenarios.
  2. Connect the single HDMI output to the display or HDBaseT transmitter.
  3. Use auto-switching for BYOD walk-up or manual front panel button for presenter-controlled switching.
  4. Configure multiview mode to show 2 or 4 sources simultaneously when needed.

HDBaseT 70m Extension

Run a single CAT6a cable from the switcher’s HDBaseT output to a compatible HDBaseT receiver located near the display. The receiver connects to the display via HDMI. This eliminates long HDMI runs across the room — CAT6a is easier to route and supports distances up to 70 meters at 4K60.

Dante Audio

Both SW-xPS switchers include a Dante AV port. Connect this to the managed network switch (on the Dante VLAN). Use Dante Controller software to route audio to any Dante-enabled speaker, amplifier, or DSP on the network. Analog balanced outputs are also available for direct connection to amplifiers.

USB KVM

Connect a USB hub with shared room peripherals (webcam, speakerphone, USB mouse) to the switcher’s USB 3.2 port. When a presenter switches input, USB control transfers to the active source automatically.

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