Crestron HD-TX-4KZ-211-2G-B – DM Lite 4K60 4:4:4 2×1 Auto-Switcher Transmitter, HDMI/USB-C, Wall Plate, Black

Product Overview

The Crestron HD-TX-4KZ-211-2G-B is a dual-gang black wall plate combining a 4K60 4:4:4 DM Lite transmitter with a 2×1 auto-switcher that accepts both HDMI and USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) presenter inputs — automatically selecting the active source and extending the 4K60 4:4:4 HDR signal over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable to a compatible DM Lite receiver or DMPS Lite system at distances up to 100 meters. The modern replacement for HDMI/VGA dual-input wall plates, it covers the two most common current laptop output types — HDMI and USB-C — at a single dual-gang presenter connection point without requiring a separate AV rack switcher.

Product Description

As VGA-output devices have been retired from most commercial environments, the new mixed-source challenge is HDMI and USB-C — some presenters have HDMI-output laptops while others carry only USB-C MacBooks or thin-and-light Windows laptops. The HD-TX-4KZ-211-2G-B addresses this at the wall plate level with integrated 2×1 auto-switching between HDMI and USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode inputs, supporting 4K60 4:4:4 HDR from both input types without resolution compromise. Auto-switching selects the connected source automatically; when both are present, priority is configurable. The 4K60 4:4:4 signal is then transmitted via DM Lite over Cat5e or Cat6 at up to 100 meters to the receiver, maintaining full color fidelity at the display without active conversion loss. RS-232 and IR pass-through carry control signals over the same CATx cable. The dual-gang black wall plate installs in a standard two-gang wall box with a clean commercial finish suited to conference rooms, boardrooms, and training facilities specifying both HDMI and USB-C presenter connectivity at the wall plate without a separate switcher or adapter at the presenter position.

Key Features

• 4K60 4:4:4 from Both Inputs: Full 4K60 4:4:4 HDR resolution from both the HDMI and USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) inputs — no resolution downgrade or color subsampling on either source type at the wall plate or at the display end.
• 2×1 Auto-Switching, HDMI and USB-C: Automatically selects between HDMI and USB-C presenter inputs at the wall plate — covers current MacBooks, USB-C Windows laptops, and HDMI laptops at a single presenter connection point without a separate adapter or switcher.
• DM Lite Extension to 100m: Extends the selected 4K60 4:4:4 source over standard Cat5e or Cat6 at up to 100 meters — no dedicated HDMI cable pull from presenter wall to AV rack or display required.
• RS-232 and IR Pass-Through: Bidirectional RS-232 and IR control over the same CATx cable enables display and source device control from the AV rack without additional control wiring.
• PoE Powered from Receiver: No local power supply or AC outlet required at the wall plate — powered over the CATx from the compatible receiver.
• Dual-Gang Black Wall Plate: Two-gang form factor installs in a standard dual-gang wall box; clean black finish for contemporary commercial office and conference room environments.
• HDCP Compliant: Passes HDCP-protected content from both HDMI and USB-C sources through the DM Lite signal chain.

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms requiring both HDMI and USB-C presenter connectivity at a single wall plate, with 4K60 signal extended to the AV rack via DM Lite
• Boardrooms specifying 4K60 4:4:4 presenter connectivity covering MacBook, USB-C laptop, and HDMI laptop presenters at the same wall plate
• Training rooms with mixed HDMI and USB-C presenter sources at the instructor connection wall plate
• Corporate campus standardization of dual-gang HDMI+USB-C presenter wall plates across conference room sizes
• Higher education classrooms with both HDMI-output and USB-C-only faculty laptops connecting at the instructor podium wall plate

Technical Specifications

Competitor comparison: not applicable for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the USB-C input work with a MacBook Pro?
Yes — the USB-C input supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, which is used by MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro (USB-C), and modern Windows USB-C laptops for video output. The MacBook connects directly to the USB-C connector at the wall plate without any adapter required.

Can this wall plate also charge the presenter’s USB-C device?
The HD-TX-4KZ-211-2G-B USB-C port is for video signal only and does not provide USB-C power delivery for device charging. For presenter device charging at the wall plate, a separate AC outlet or USB-C power outlet at the wall position is required.

What receiver pairs with the HD-TX-4KZ-211-2G-B?
This transmitter pairs with compatible Crestron DM Lite receivers and DMPS Lite inputs. Contact Creation Networks to confirm receiver compatibility and to design the complete wall plate signal extension system.

What is the warranty on the Crestron HD-TX-4KZ-211-2G-B?
Crestron provides a standard 3-year limited warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty service details.