AVPro Edge AC-CXWP-KVM-KIT HDMI and Bi-Directional USB Wall Plate Transmitter and Receiver via HDBaseT Kit

Product Overview

The AVPro Edge AC-CXWP-KVM-KIT is a complete HDBaseT wall plate extender kit that transmits 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI video and bi-directional USB 2.0 signals over a single CAT6a cable. Designed for conference rooms and classrooms supporting bring-your-own-device (BYOD) workflows, the kit enables KVM-over-HDBaseT functionality so a room PC or conferencing codec can be controlled from a remote USB keyboard and mouse at the wall plate. It is an ideal HDMI KVM wall plate extender for huddle rooms, training centers, and any space where users connect personal laptops alongside a permanently installed room computer. The kit ships as a matched transmitter and receiver pair, reducing procurement and commissioning time.

Product Description

The AC-CXWP-KVM-KIT pairs a flush-mount HDMI wall plate transmitter with a rack or shelf-mounted HDBaseT receiver, connected by a single CAT6a cable run of up to 40 meters at 4K60 4:4:4. The transmitter accepts an HDMI 2.0 source from a guest laptop or room device, while the bi-directional USB 2.0 path allows a USB hub, keyboard, mouse, or USB microphone connected at either end to communicate with a host at the other end — enabling full KVM control across the cable run.

AVPro Edge's proprietary Invisible Compression Technology (ICT) maintains signal integrity at 18Gbps bandwidth without visible compression artifacts or color banding, making 4K HDR content indistinguishable from a direct HDMI connection. The transmitter includes a built-in 4K-to-1080p downscaler for rooms with legacy projectors, along with comprehensive EDID management options covering eight presets plus a user-copyable EDID profile. Audio Return Channel (ARC) support routes TV audio upstream to an A/V receiver or amplifier without additional cabling.

Both the transmitter and receiver include built-in test pattern generators (1080p and 4K) for rapid infrastructure verification during installation and service calls. Bidirectional 48V Power over HDBaseT (PoH) means only one power supply is needed for the pair. ESD protection rated to 7kV is built into all inputs and outputs to guard against electrical damage in high-traffic environments.

Key Features

• 4K60 4:4:4 18Gbps HDBaseT Extension — Transmits full-bandwidth 4K with HDR, HDR10+, and HLG over a single CAT6a cable up to 40 meters.
• Bi-Directional USB 2.0 KVM — USB signals travel in both directions up to 250 Mbps, enabling keyboard, mouse, USB mic, and peripheral sharing between the wall plate and a room PC or codec.
• Invisible Compression Technology (ICT) — AVPro Edge's proprietary encoding delivers 18Gbps-class signals over category cable without visible compression artifacts.
• Wall Plate Transmitter Form Factor — Flush-mount design integrates cleanly into conference table boxes, floor boxes, or wall plates without exposed cabling.
• 4K-to-1080p Downscaling — Built-in scaler in the transmitter handles mixed-resolution environments where legacy projectors or displays are present.
• Comprehensive EDID Management — Eight factory EDID presets plus a user EDID copy function ensure correct resolution and audio codec negotiation from any source.
• Audio Return Channel (ARC) — Passes ARC audio upstream from the display to an A/V receiver or amplifier without additional cables.
• Bi-Directional 48V PoH — Single power supply powers both TX and RX units over the HDBaseT cable, reducing installation hardware.
• Built-In Test Pattern Generation — Both TX and RX include 1080p and 4K test patterns for infrastructure verification without an external source.
• HDCP 2.2 and CEC Pass-Through — Full HDCP 2.2 compliance and CEC signal pass-through maintain device interoperability across the extended link.
• ESD Protection to 7kV — All input and output connectors include ESD suppression to protect against damage from electrostatic discharge.
• RS-232 and IR Bi-Directional Transport — Control signals travel with the video link, supporting control system integration and IR device control at the display end.

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms with BYOD laptop connections at the table and a permanently installed room PC in the AV rack — the KVM path allows the room keyboard and mouse to control either device
• Higher education classrooms where an instructor wall plate must accept guest laptop HDMI while also supporting USB peripheral sharing with a teaching station PC
• Huddle rooms and small meeting spaces where a clean wall plate aesthetic is required alongside reliable 4K video and USB extension
• Corporate training rooms running USB-connected microphone or camera arrays that need to be routed to a conferencing PC in a remote equipment closet
• Any installation where legacy 1080p displays must coexist with 4K source devices — the built-in downscaler handles resolution mismatch transparently

Technical Specifications

Competitor Comparison

The AC-CXWP-KVM-KIT is compared below against the Kramer WP-789R/T and the Extron WP 400 — two commonly specified HDBaseT wall plate extender kits in the commercial AV market. Key differentiators are noted for each criterion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does bi-directional USB mean in the context of this kit?

Bi-directional USB means USB data travels in both directions over the HDBaseT cable. A USB keyboard or mouse connected at the wall plate (TX) can control a PC located at the receiver (RX), and conversely, a USB device connected at the RX can be accessed by a source device at the TX. This enables KVM functionality — controlling a room PC from the conference table — without separate USB extension hardware.

What USB device types are supported?

The USB 2.0 path supports HID devices (keyboard, mouse), USB audio devices including USB microphones, and other USB 2.0 peripherals operating within the 250 Mbps bandwidth envelope. USB 3.0 devices are not supported over the HDBaseT link; they would need a direct connection or a separate USB 3.0 extender.

How far can the kit transmit 4K60 4:4:4 signal?

The AC-CXWP-KVM-KIT supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDR transmission up to 40 meters using CAT6a cable. At shorter distances or with CAT6 cable, signal quality should be verified against the AVPro Edge cable distance chart, as performance can vary with cable quality and ambient conditions.

Does this kit need two power supplies?

No. The bidirectional 48V Power over HDBaseT (PoH) feature means one power supply at either the TX or RX powers both units over the same CAT cable. This reduces the number of power outlets and wall warts required during installation.

Can the transmitter's downscaler handle a 4K source connected to a 1080p projector?

Yes. The downscaler built into the TX unit converts 4K video down to 1080p before transmission, so a 4K laptop or media player connected at the wall plate will output a 1080p signal at the display end. This is configured via EDID management or the unit's DIP switch settings.

Is this kit compatible with room control systems for switching or routing control?

Yes. The I-Pass feature provides a control system pass-through interface, and the kit supports bi-directional RS-232 and IR transport over the HDBaseT link. This allows a control processor in the equipment room to send commands to the wall plate or connected devices without separate control cabling.