Compatibility: Displays, Cables & Control Systems

Compatibility: Displays, Cables & Control Systems

Display Compatibility

  • All KanexPro Huddle Room, Presentation, and Video Wall products output standard HDMI — compatible with any HDMI-equipped display, projector, or panel.
  • 4K60 4:4:4: Requires the display to support HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2.
  • 1080p60: Compatible with HDMI 1.4 displays.
  • For video wall: use identical display models for consistent brightness and bezel dimensions.

Cable Requirements

ConnectionCable TypeMax LengthNotes
HDMI source to switcherHDMI 2.05m passive / 15m+ activeFor 4K60
USB-C source to switcherThunderbolt 3/4 or USB41m passive / 2m+ activeMust support DP alt mode
Switcher HDMI out to displayHDMI 2.05m passive / 15m+ activeFor 4K60
HDBaseT to display (SW-xPS)CAT6a70mSingle cable replaces HDMI run
Balanced audioXLR or TRSUp to 100mStandard pro audio cable
Dante networkCAT5e / CAT6100m per segmentManaged switch required
LAN / 802.1xCAT5e / CAT6100mTo corporate network switch

Control System Compatibility

All products support RS-232 control (DB9 connector, 115200 baud, 8N1) and are compatible with major control systems:

  • Crestron: Use the two-way RS-232 or TCP/IP driver. Sample module available from KanexPro support.
  • AMX: TCP/IP or RS-232 device module.
  • Savant: Generic TCP/IP or RS-232 device profile.
  • Control4: Two-way RS-232 or IP driver.
  • Extron: RS-232 or IP link control.

RS-232 command sets are available in the product manual for each SKU. Contact support@kanexpro.com for control system driver files.

USB Peripheral Compatibility

The USB 3.2 KVM ports are compatible with: USB keyboards and mice (HID), webcams (UVC), USB speakerphones, USB hubs, flash drives and storage (MSC), and most class-compliant USB 2.0 and 3.x devices.

USB devices requiring proprietary drivers may not function correctly through the KVM port. Test with the specific device before deployment.

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