The Green Frog Inn, a sports bar located in Spring St, Fort Wayne, Indiana, decided to upgrade its audiovisual system to enhance the viewing experience for patrons. This case study highlights how the AV Access 4KIP200 series HDMI video distribution system was implemented to achieve this goal.
The Challenge
To stream sports games and TV programs across 15 TVs using 8 DIRECTV receiver boxes, The Green Frog Inn needed a sophisticated AV setup. The dining area had pre-installed Cat cables running to the equipment room, where all receiver boxes were centralized. The goal was to distribute HDMI signals to each TV, located approximately 20 meters (65 feet) away, and to control all sources and displays simultaneously via a control system connected to a Gigabit Ethernet switch.
Technical Assessment
“On-Site Computer Service Group,” a professional AV installer, was responsible for designing and implementing the AV solution. Requirements included AV signal extension, distribution, switching, and centralized control. An AV over IP solution was chosen for its flexibility, scalability, and compatibility with Ethernet switches. Additionally, the solution needed to support centralized control and 4K video resolution.
After careful evaluation, the AV Access 4KIP200 series HDMI over IP solution was selected for its plug-and-play functionality, ease of use, and no configuration requirement on the Ethernet switch.
The Solution
To meet the requirements, “On-Site Computer Service Group” installed 8 sets of 4KIP200E HDMI encoders, 8 DIRECTV receiver boxes, a Gigabit PoE Ethernet switch, and a wireless router in the equipment room. The receiver boxes were connected to the encoders, which, along with the wireless router, were connected to the switch. In the dining and counter areas, 15 sets of 4KIP200D HDMI decoders were installed behind the TVs.
All encoders and decoders were connected to the Gigabit switch using Cat cables for centralized management. The control software “VDirector” was installed on a tablet for intuitive visual management and control, communicating with all codecs via the Wi-Fi signal from the wireless router.
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Results
The implementation of the AV Access 4KIP200 series 4K HDMI over IP solution created a robust 4K HDMI video distribution system. It met the requirements for AV signal extension, distribution, switching, and centralized management and control.
By leveraging the IP network, the receiver boxes in the equipment room extended 4K ultra HD HDMI signals to the TVs in the dining area, reducing the need for multiple streaming devices and lowering equipment costs.
Besides, the user-friendly VDirector App on the tablet allowed waitstaff to preview all sources, distribute any source to any display, perform matrix switching, and control the power state of all connected displays via CEC.
Conclusion
The AV Access 4KIP200 series 4K HDMI video distribution system successfully fulfilled the requirements for AV signal extension, distribution, switching, centralized management, and visual control. It even supports video wall configurations up to 8×8.
The 4KIP200E HDMI encoders and 4KIP200D decoders work together to build a flexible and scalable IP matrix system. Additionally, the 4KIP204E 4-in-1 encoder can transmit 4x 4K HDMI signals to a 4KIP200D decoder, and the 4KIP204M quad-view processor can display up to 4 different sources on a single screen.
Designed to be user-friendly, the 4KIP200 solution integrates seamlessly with any universal managed or unmanaged Ethernet switch. By installing the VDirector App on a smartphone, tablet, or computer and connecting it to a wireless router, users can effortlessly create an HDMI over IP system with video wall configurations up to 8×8.
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More Resources
If you’re interested in more AV over IP products, check out here. Below are more cases about our AVoIP solutions if you need to learn more:
- Case Study: Creating a Fantastic Audiovisual Experience in Ford’s Garage Restaurant with 4KIP200 Series HDMI over IP Solution
- Case Study: Application of HDIP100 AV over IP Solution in “Buffalo Wild Wings” Sports Bar to Build an IP Matrix with Video Wall
- Case Study: Application of HDIP100 AV over IP Solution in Sports Bars to Build a Distributed IP Matrix System
- Case Study: Creating a Powerful HDMI Distribution System in a Large Meeting Room with the 4KIP200 Series
