4KX-PLUS

HDMI 4K to USB
(+ loop, audio & ext. power)

INOGENI’s 4KX-PLUS Ultra HD to USB 3.0 camera converter with an HDMI loop and external power is the most cost-effective and high-performance professional camera converter for your BYOM applications. It connects your HDMI cameras, video sources and CODECS to your laptop.

How it works

The 4KX-PLUS Ultra HD to USB 3.0 camera converter works with any virtual meeting room software that enables USB cameras and microphones, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet or BlueJeans.

Requiring no drivers and compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux laptops, the converter resolves all interoperability issues.

The (HD2USB3 or 4K2USB3 or 4KX-PLUS) is recognized by any computer or videoconferencing platform as a standard USB camera. This makes it incredibly flexible: connect an HDMI video camera and it works as a camera converter. Using Zoom Rooms, you can connect a laptop through HDMI to the device and it will act as a content source.

Features

The 4KX-PLUS Ultra HD to USB 3.0 camera converter with an HDMI loop and external power offers an array of features for a smooth and seamless BYOD or BYOM experience:

  • HDMI capture to USB 3.0

  • Compatible with USB 2.0 (high-quality MJPEG)

  • HDMI loop output

  • Up to Ultra HD 4K (3840/4096×2160) at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps

  • HDMI audio support

  • Analog audio I/O

  • Digital Fluid technology: Internal frame buffers maximize frame rate

  • Hardware-based color space and sampling conversion

  • Automatic scaling and frame rate conversion (UHD up-scaling not supported)

  • Image controls: Brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue settings

  • Supports multiple devices on the same PC

  • Compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30 & CX-50)

  • Compatible with Zoom Rooms

Technical Specifications

  • Description

    Unlocking Cisco Webex BYOM application
    Converts Ultra HD to USB 3.0 with an HDMI loop and external power for BYOM applications. It connects your HDMI cameras, video sources or CODECs to your third-party laptop. USB passthrough compatible.

    Recognized as USB camera (UVC); supports HDMI input as video camera or content source (Zoom Rooms content camera compatible).

  • Connector & video resolutions

    1x HDMI 1.4a
    4K UHD (3840/4096×2160), 1440p, 1080p, 720p, 1080i, 480p, 576p, 1280×1024, 1280×960, 1280×800, 1024×768, 800×600, 640×480

    Frame rates

    60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 Hz for all resolutions, except 4K = 30Hz max.

    Color space

    RGB, YCbCr, 4:4:4, and 4:2:2 (4K=RGB)

    Sampling rate

    297 MHz

    Embedded audio

    Ch 1&2 48kHz LPCM

    HDMI-CEC

    Passthrough HDMI connections

  • Connector & video resolutions

    1x HDMI 1.4a
    4K UHD (3840/4096×2160), 1440p, 1080p, 720p, 1080i, 480p, 576p, 1280×1024, 1280×960, 1280×800, 1024×768, 800×600, 640×480

    Frame rates

    60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 Hz for all resolutions, except 4K = 30Hz max.

    Color space

    RGB, YCbCr, 4:4:4, and 4:2:2 (4K=RGB)

    Sampling rate

    297 MHz

    Embedded audio

    Ch 1&2 48kHz LPCM

    USB - Connector & video resolutions

    1 x USB type B (USB 3.0/2.0)
    4K UHD (3840/4096×2160), 1440p, 1080p, 720p, 1080i, 480p, 576p, 1920×1200, 1280×1024, 1280×960,1280×800, 1024×768, 800×600, 640×480

    USB - CODECs

    YUY2 4:2:2 and NV12/I420/YV12 4:2:0 for USB 3.0
    MJPEG for USB 2.0

    USB - Video scaler

    Automatic hardware based

    USB - Color space conversion

    Automatic hardware based

    USB - Sampling conversion

    Automatic hardware based

    USB - Frame rate conversion

    Automatic hardware based

  • Analog audio I/O

    2-channel LPCM audio from HDMI and/or from Audio Jack

    Audio input connector

    1 x 3.5mm, MIC or line-level, unbalanced

    Audio output connector

    1 x 3.5mm, line-level, unbalanced
    CH1&2 48kHz LPCM feed from HDMI

    Mixing functionality

    HDMI audio and analog audio inputs are mixed over the USB input interface.
    USB audio output and HDMI audio input are mixed over the analog audio output.
    Use Control App in order to manage audio layout.

  • Cisco Webex Compatible

    Easily programed macros in your Webex room device.

    Cisco Webex Macros and guides –> USB Mode landing page

    Native Webex implementation available in Q2 CY2022.
    Intuitive interface on Webex Touch 10 or Webex Navigator.
    The 4KX-PLUS is compatible with Webex Devices for multiple displays.
    The 4K2USB3 is compatible with Webex Devices for one display.

    Macro and native

    • Webex Room Kit

    • Webex Room Kit Plus

    • Webex Room Kit Pro

    • Webex Room 55

    • Webex Room 70

    Macro only

    • Cisco MX700

    • Cisco MX800

    • Cisco SX80

    Barco ClickShare Conference Compatible

    Compatible with Barco ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30 & CX-50)

    Operating system

    NO driver installation necessary!

    Windows 7 and above (32/64-bit)
    macOS 10.10 and above
    Linux (kernel v2638)

    Consumed USB tiers

    1 tier
    The device is a simple USB composite device which include video, audio, and control interfaces. It will consume 1 tier.

    Minimum host requirements

    USB 2.0 port – We recommend USB3.0 for uncompressed video
    4GB RAM
    Intel Core i5 or equivalent
    Graphic card with dedicated memory

    Supported cameras

    Cameras (or video Source) with an HDMI output

    Software compatibility

    UVC-compliant Runs with all software compatible to DirectShow, AVFoundation and V4L2 Compatible to: Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, etc.

  • Dimensions (W x L x H)

    7.0 cm 9.7 cm x 2.3 cm
    2.76” x 3.82” x 0.90”

    Power supply

    Powered by USB 4.5 W (5 V, 900mA) or by external power supply 5 W (5 V, 1 A)

    Weight

    130 g (0.29 lb)

    Package content

    1x 1 m/3 ft USB 3.0 cable (Type-A to Type-B)
    1x 1.8 m/6 ft USB 2.0 cable (Type-A to mini Type-B) (for power)
    1x power supply 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz to
    5V/1A DC USB-A
    International adapters included in the box (AUS, EUR, UK and US)

    Operating temperature

    0° to 45° C
    32° to 113° F

    Storage temperature

    -40° to 105° C
    -40° to 221° F

    Relative humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

  • UPC code

    051497285142

    Origin

    Canada

    Warranty

    5 years: Products purchased by the end-user after August 1, 2024
    2 years: Products purchased by the end-user before to August 1, 2024

  • Download

    Certifications available on the Support Tab

    HDCP-compliant

    The INOGENI device does not decrypt BD/DVD movies, satellite/cable receivers or other encrypted sources.

    Certifications

    FCC, CE, RoHS, IEC62368, SoV, RCM, 508 Statement, KC, NOM

    TAA-compliant

    Yes

    • 1x 3ft USB 3.0 cable (Type-A to Type-B)

    • 1x 6ft USB 2.0 cable (Type-A to mini Type-B) (for power)

    • 1x power supply 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz to 5V/1A DC USB-A

      • International adapters included in the box (AUS, EUR, UK and US)

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