RGB Spectrum QV TZ – Baseband 4K Multiviewer, Four Windows

Product Overview

The RGB Spectrum QuadView TZ multiviewer accepts four HDMI 2.0 sources and presents them as up to four windows, in any configuration, on a single output at up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz. It is a baseband-only unit, which makes it the direct answer where every source is locally cabled and no IP decode is required. RGB Spectrum publishes a half-width 1RU chassis, PoE++ power and browser-based HTML5 control, so this four-window HDMI multiviewer fits a shallow rack shelf or a bracket behind the display it feeds. Specify it as a baseband 4K multiviewer for control rooms, operations centres and single-screen monitoring positions.

Product Description

A monitoring position that needs four live sources on one screen has two ways to get there: a switcher and four displays, or one multiviewer and one display. The QuadView TZ is the second approach in its simplest form. Four HDMI 2.0 inputs each accept signals up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, and the single HDMI 2.0 output drives the display at up to 4Kp60 or at any of the twenty output timings RGB Spectrum publishes, down to 800x600 @ 60Hz for legacy panels.

Because the unit carries no IP decode hardware, it is priced and sized for the room where the sources are already in the rack. That suits a broadcast machine room, a plant supervisory desk, or a boardroom where four codec, PC and camera feeds land on one 4K display. Control is browser-based HTML5 with Telnet and RS-232 alongside it, so the unit drops into an existing control system without a proprietary driver stack. RGB Spectrum publishes PoE++ compliance, which lets an installer power the unit from the switch and remove a wall wart from a furniture-mounted position — useful in a huddle room or a lectern where the only available service is the data drop. Maximum power consumption is 15 W, and the chassis is 1.75 x 8.625 x 8.0 inches at 3.1 lbs, so two units sit side by side in a single rack unit.

Where the same room later needs IP sources as well as local HDMI, the QuadView IPX multiviewer adds a 1GbE IP input to the same four-window layout, and the SuperView IPX multiviewer raises the window count to eight. Installations feeding the QuadView TZ from four separate PCs or codecs frequently benefit from an EDID Minder for HDMI 2.0 on each source leg to hold a stable EDID when a source is powered down. Confirm the input source list and the display's native timing with Creation Networks before ordering so the output timing is set correctly at commissioning.

Key Features

• Four HDMI 2.0 Inputs — Each input accepts signals up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, so a 4K codec, PC or camera feed does not have to be downscaled before it reaches the processor.
• Four-Window Display — RGB Spectrum specifies a maximum window count of four in any configuration, which lets one display replace four monitoring screens at a desk.
• 4Kp60 Single Output — The HDMI 2.0 output drives a 4K display at 60Hz, so window detail holds up on a large panel viewed from a working distance.
• Twenty Published Output Timings — Supported output resolutions run from 3840x2160 @ 60Hz down to 800x600 @ 60Hz, which covers legacy panels already installed in a room.
• Browser-Based HTML5 Control — Layouts are configured from a browser with no client software to deploy, and Telnet and RS-232 remain available for third-party control integration.
• PoE++ Power — RGB Spectrum publishes PoE++ compliance, so a furniture-mounted or display-mounted unit can be powered from the network switch.
• Compact 1RU Half-Width Chassis — At 1.75 x 8.625 x 8.0 inches and 3.1 lbs the unit fits behind a display or on a shallow shelf where a full-depth processor will not.
• Baseband-Only Signal Path — With no IP decode stage in the chain, the unit is specified for rooms where all four sources are locally cabled.

Typical Applications

• Control Room — Four supervisory feeds on one 4K screen give an operator a single sightline instead of four separate monitors.
• Command Center — A compact baseband multiviewer at each position keeps the local source set visible without adding a decode layer.
• Operations Center — Continuous-duty monitoring benefits from a 15 W fanless-scale power draw and a fixed four-window layout.
• Broadcast Studio — Machine-room confidence monitoring of four HDMI sources on a single display saves rack-front screen space.
• Boardroom — Codec, presenter PC, room camera and content feed can share one display during a call.
• Conference Room — A four-window layout lets a presenter and remote content sit side by side on the main display.
• Training Room — Instructor content and up to three student or reference sources display together for comparison.
• Government Space — A single-output baseband processor keeps the signal path short and locally cabled where that is a requirement.

Technical Specifications

Specifications published by RGB Spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the QuadView TZ accept IP streams?
No. RGB Spectrum specifies four HDMI 2.0 inputs only. If the room needs IP sources as well, the QuadView IPX adds a 1x IP (1GbE) input to the same four-window architecture, and the SuperView IPX does the same with eight windows.

What is the maximum input and output resolution?
Inputs accept up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz. The single HDMI 2.0 output supports 3840x2160 @ 60Hz along with eighteen further published timings down to 800x600 @ 60Hz.

Can the unit be powered over the network?
Yes. RGB Spectrum publishes PoE++ compliance. A 100-240 VAC / 50/60Hz supply is also specified, and maximum power consumption is 15 W.

How is it controlled in an integrated AV system?
Control options published are browser-based HTML5, Telnet and RS-232. The Telnet and RS-232 paths are the usual integration points for a third-party control processor.

Will it fit in a shallow rack or behind a display?
The chassis is 1.75 x 8.625 x 8.0 inches (43.2 x 219 x 203 mm) at 1RU and 3.1 lbs, which is roughly half rack width. Confirm the mounting method with Creation Networks, as RGB Spectrum publishes the 920 12293 rack shelf kit for the QV and SV IPX units rather than for the QuadView TZ.

Does it pass embedded audio?
RGB Spectrum publishes the audio specification as embedded, with analog noted as a future release. Confirm the current firmware behaviour with Creation Networks if analog audio is a project requirement.

How do I keep sources stable when a PC is powered down?
An EDID Minder on the source leg holds a fixed EDID so the source does not renegotiate its output when the multiviewer input changes state.

What warranty and support apply?
The RGB Spectrum manufacturer warranty applies to this part number. Creation Networks supports specification, configuration review and procurement, and can route warranty and technical support requests to RGB Spectrum.