Our AV-Over-IP system for Gigabit Ethernet networks, the VINX series devices are popular products, which can also run in point-to-point configuration and have diverse application possibilities, especially recommended for applications where scalability, flexibility and rapid deployment are in focus. They are simple to install and to operate, and have numerous built-in services most other manufacturers only provide for an extra cost.
The open API of the VINX devices allow easy integration with third party systems.
Crosspoint View
Available in both the free Lightware Device Controller (LDC) management software and the built-in web.
Video Wall Wizard
The signal can also be switched to a video wall output from several VINX units and acting as a single display.
Easy Pairing
For pairing the units there are physical DIP switches on front, so matching them in a network could not be easier.
Unlimited endpoints
VINX can be expanded from a simple point-to-point application to unlimited endpoints for the ultimate in virtual matrix switching, digital signage and signal extension.
Built-in USB 2.0 ports
The built-in USB 2.0 ports support KVM function and can also handle USB mass storage.
Advanced EDID Management
The extenders include our Advanced EDID Management system and decoders are capable of scaling the video signal up to 4K UHD @ 30 Hz. RS-232 and IR control channels are supported.
HDCP compliant
The units are HDCP compliant and their streaming maximum bit rate is variable between 10 Mbps and 800 Mbps.The feature options include gap and bezel adjustment and cropping which can be performed in batch.
Smart Bandwidth Management
Variable Bitrate, Video and Graphic Modes
The built-in, selectable Video and Graphic Modes optimize streaming and compression to match the transferred media.
The Variable Bitrate feature provides an even more accurate adjustment option for smart bandwidth management.
Silent Operation
The efficient design of all VINX models allows passive, fanless cooling. Unlike other third party models in this product category, VINX have noiseless operation, fitting even the most silent application environments.
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Lightware’s VINX product family brings lightning-fast switching, Dante Audio support and enhanced versatility to a wide range of AV operations from classrooms and auditoriums to digital signage applications.
Learn more about the features and the benefits of these widely-acclaimed devices as well as about the variants available.
Classrooms
Teachers and lecturers can easily share their content with every student’s display in the room or can see the content of any particular student on their presenter device.
Auditoriums
Presenters can take over the auditorium’s audio system by utilizing the sophisticated audio capabilities and Dante Audio support of VINX, through one single HDMI cable.
Digital Signage
From restaurants to airport, operations with high numbers of endpoints can take advantage of VINX capabilities to send the right content to the right displays.
Ultimate Versatility in Audio Signal Management
The new VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT features independent AES67 support. This unique, future-proof solution allows operators to easily adopt to any scenario where audio signal management is in focus, besides of video capabilities, regardless of the actual intercompatibility between these two standards.
The separate RJ-45 port in the new VINX device carries two-fold advantage. First, it allows immediate audio signal de-embedding from the HDMI source that can be then directly sent to an external, Dante/AES67 capable audio system.
This offers a huge benefit for operators, especially in the growing number of live event and corporate environments that already utilize the features of these two standards. Second, the additional RJ-45 interface has its own MAC address separate from the video port, therefore eliminate relevant, IT security related concerns.
1 Gigabit AV-over-IP with the Dante Audio Capable VINX System
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Lightning Fast Switching
One of the key improvements achieved in the VINX product line is a remarkable boost in the devices’ switching times. Compared to the previously experienced switching intervals, the new firmware update allows to switch signals in less than a second, thus significantly improving user experience.
Unchanged Versatility
These features include silent, fan-less cooling for noise-free operation, Video Wall processing, Smart Bandwidth Management as well as crosspoint view that allows easy configuration either by using the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software or via the built-in website for remote IP control whilst the device can also be powered remotely via any PoE standards.
Remote Powering
When connected to a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capable switch, there is no need for installing and connecting a local power supply to power the WP-VINX-110P-HDMI-ENC. Hence valuable space can be conserved which is a major advantage in wallplate applications.
Key Features
Scaling of video signals to match the properties of the target display/sink
Built-in website for device configuration
Can be remote powered through CATx cable (PoE PD)
Audio de-embedding and analog audio support
USB KVM (HID) extension
Local output and analog video support
Wallplate AV Over IP Scaling Multimedia Extender with USB KVM and PoE support
The operation of WP-VINX-110P-HDMI-ENC and VINX decoders can be expanded from a simple point-to-point application to unlimited endpoints for the ultimate in virtual matrix switching, digital signage and signal extension. The extenders include our Advanced EDID Management system and decoders are capable of scaling the video signal up to the maximum supported resolution of 4K UHD @ 30 Hz. The built-in USB ports support KVM function and can also handle USB 2.0 mass storage. The units are HDCP compliant.
Power Tray For Convenient Mounting
We have developed a 3 RU sized PRC-16 Powered Rackmount Cage for VINX-120- HDMI-ENC and VINX-110-HDMI-DEC, which allows convenient mounting for up to 16 devices in any combination, also providing power to the mounted units.
Reliable, safe and secure operation is assured by numerous built-in protections against short circuits and overloads.
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Managing IP addresses, What 'subnet masks' are and why are they needed, The importance of OSI Layers (1-4), Key differences between public and private networks.
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Basics of AV over IP via 1G networks, VINX product overview, Communication principles, Configuration tutorial
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Comparison Tables of Available VINX Models
| VINX-120-HDMI-ENC | VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC | VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC | |
| HDMI input | check | check | check |
| VGA input | cancel | cancel | check |
| HDMI local output | check | check | cancel |
| Analog audio input | cancel | check | check |
| VINX-110-HDMI-DEC | VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC | |
| HDMI output | check | check |
| Analog audio output | cancel | check |
| VINX-120-HDMI-ENC | VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC | VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC | VINX-110-HDMI-DEC | VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC | |
| RJ45 Ethernet | check | check | check | check | check |
| SFP Ethernet | cancel | check | check | cancel | check |
| RS-232 | RJ12 | 9-pole D-sub | 9-pole D-sub | RJ12 | 9-pole D-sub |
| USB | Mini USB Type B | USB Type B | USB Type B | 4x USB Type A | 4x USB Type A |
| VINX-120-HDMI-ENC | VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC | VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC | VINX-110-HDMI-DEC | VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC | |
| Image resolution | 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz |
| EDID Management | Advanced Management | Advanced Management | Advanced Management | Transparent | Transparent |
| HDCP | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Scaling | cancel | cancel | cancel | check | check |
| VINX-120-HDMI-ENC | VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC | VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC | VINX-110-HDMI-DEC | VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC | |
| Local Power | DC 5V | DC 12V | DC 12V | DC 5V | DC 12V |
| PoE Remote powering | cancel | check | check | cancel | check |
| RU Width for rack mounting | 1/4 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Power Rack Tray compatibility | check | cancel | cancel | check | cancel |