Extron UCS 504 (42-361-01)
4:1×2 USB-C / HDMI 2.0 4K/60 Collaboration / Presentation Switcher and USB Hub Extender Kit
Includes UCS T 503 Swticher Transmitter and UCS SR 501 Scaling Receiver
The UCS 504 is a 4K collaboration switcher and receiver kit that combines AV and USB switching with twisted pair signal extension. The transmitter supports USB‑C and dual HDMI with USB inputs for BYOM laptops. The scaling receiver provides additional HDMI with USB inputs for a dedicated UC computer and an HDMI output to the room display. Six USB device connections support cameras or mics up to USB 10Gbps and HDMI outputs enable resolutions up to 4K/60. The system supports auto-switching and automation capabilities including CEC, RS‑232, or IR control to a display. The compact half‑rack width transmitter can mount under a table while the 1" (2.5 cm) high receiver easily mounts behind a display. The UCS 504 makes it easy to integrate AV sources and USB cameras for Teams® and Zoom™ meetings into conference and collaboration spaces.
With USB cameras, microphones, and other peripheral devices becoming more common in small meeting spaces, the ability to connect users' laptops to these devices has become critical to a successful meeting experience. The UCS 504 supports switching up to six USB room devices, one that supports rates up to USB 10Gbps while providing 5V, 900 mA power, and five that support rates up to High Speed (USB 2) while providing 5V, 500 mA power per port. Integrating traditional AV display switching with USB peripheral device switching in one unit takes collaboration between local and remote users to a new level.
Simplify Equipment Placement with Signal Extension
Many meeting spaces need to extend AV and USB signals between a presenter sitting or standing at a table, lectern, or other furniture to a display at the front of the room, where equipment such as a dedicated computer or USB camera may be mounted. The UCS 504 uses a single CATx cable to extend the video and High Speed (USB 2) signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) between the transmitter and receiver for easy room installation of signals over a single cable. For rooms that use a USB camera with rates up to USB 10Gbps (USB 3), an optional USB cable provides extension between the transmitter and receiver. The UCS 504 provides flexible signal extension, making it easy to install AV and computer equipment in multiple locations within a space.
USB Breakaway Switching
For more complex room setups that may want to switch the USB devices separately from the AV inputs, the UCS 504 offers USB breakaway switching. This enables flexibility in switching by allowing the DisplayPort Alt Mode video from the USB-C input and HDMI input video and audio to be switched to the display without the corresponding USB data bus. For example, USB devices, such as a USB camera or microphone, could be left connected to a dedicated HDMI computer in the room while video from the other inputs is sent to the room's display via the HDMI output. This enables USB peripherals to be switched independently of video and audio signals when needed for users who may only want to use the space for a traditional BYOD presentation meeting.
Intuitive Collaboration
The user-friendly UCS 504 is easy to use in any meeting space, including simple rooms without a control system. The auto switching feature can be configured to prioritise inputs if more than one laptop or computer is connected at the same time. This can be used in rooms that have a dedicated computer connected to one input, leaving other inputs for other devices such as laptop computers. As laptops connect, the switcher will automatically switch that laptop to the display and connect the USB camera or other room devices to the laptop for use in a Teams or Zoom meeting. When a laptop is disconnected, the system will automatically switch back to the dedicated computer for users who may want to use the room without a laptop. This empowers users to collaborate intuitively, with minimal interaction with the AV hardware.
Convenient Content Sharing
Control can be brought to users' fingertips using Show Me® cables or Retractors housed in elegant Cable Cubby or AVEdge table mounted cable access enclosures. Users simply connect their laptop computers to a Show Me cable and press the Share Button to share content to the room's display. This can eliminate the need for a control system and button panel or touch panel for simple presentation or Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) spaces. Comprehensive USB-C
The UCS 504 utilises the full capabilities of USB-C connections, enabling transmission of all three primary AV functions, video/audio, USB data, and power over a single cable. This all-in-one connection eliminates the need for laptops to have a separate power or USB data connection and streamlines the user experience with a single cable connection.
BYOM Convenience
Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) rooms offer collaborative spaces for local and remote users without the need for more complicated room setups that use dedicated computers, switching, and control equipment. BYOM spaces can use USB cameras and microphones in conjunction with portable laptops brought by the users. Utilising a collaboration switcher with extension capabilities integrates USB switching with traditional AV switching and extension, enabling the room to seamlessly switch between multiple laptops or computer sources while also providing access to USB-connected equipment. These spaces are more convenient for users, less expensive to set up and maintain, and offer more flexibility. BYOM spaces also serve a dual function and operate as traditional presentation spaces when users want to present content locally and don't need to run a UC meeting. BYOM spaces feature powerful and effective local and remote collaboration capabilities for today's meeting and collaboration rooms.
Extron UCS 504 Key Features
- Switches USB devices between USB-C and three HDMI inputs with extension to a remote display
- Inputs (Transmitter): Two HDMI type A with USB Type B connectors and one USB-C connector. (Receiver) One HDMI type A with USB Type B connector
- Outputs (Transmitter): One female HDMI type A connector (Receiver): One female HDMI type A connector
- Supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 - Resolutions up to 4096x2160/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits of colour.
- Provides USB device connections up to USB 10Gbps - For use with USB cameras or microphones.
- Provides up to 60 watts of power to a USB-C source - Supports USB Power Delivery to charge a laptop or other USB-C connected device.
- Auto-switching and automation capabilities - Automatically switches to the highest-numbered input with an active video signal. Also turns on/off the display or other systems based on I/O signal connection.
- Uses a single CATx cable to extend video and High Speed (USB 2) signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) - The UCS 504 fully supports all compatible resolutions and USB data rates up to High Speed (USB 2) when used with CATx shielded twisted pair cable. Shielded twisted pair cabling with solid centre conductor sizes of 22 AWG or better is recommended for optimal performance.
- Display control options including RS-232, IR, and CEC over HDMI connection
- Single connection for video, USB data, and power for USB-C source devices
- Compatible with Show Me® cables - Show Me cables provide convenient connectivity and user input selection and control for collaboration systems.
- Ethernet monitoring and control - Enables control and proactive monitoring over a LAN or WAN.
- Multiple control options including Ethernet, contact closure, front panel, and auto-input switching
- Local Transmitter Output - An HDMI output is available on the transmitter to send video to a local confidence monitor or display.
- Scaling Receiver with Advanced Extron Vector™ 4K scaling technology - Vector 4K scaling technology ensures critical-quality 4K imagery, with best-in-class image upscaling and downscaling, enhanced Colour accuracy, and picture detail for clear video content when switching inputs.
- Aspect ratio control - The aspect ratio of the scaling receiver video output can be controlled by selecting a FILL mode, which provides a full screen output, or a FOLLOW mode, which preserves the original aspect ratio of the input signal.
- Display Screen Saver - Automatically shuts down the HDMI output sync on the scaling receiver after a specified time if no input signal is present saving display energy and life.
- Extron Pro Series Secure Control - The UCS 504 is designed to work natively with Extron Pro Series control systems as a Secure Platform Device that provides encrypted communications at all times between an Extron Pro Series control processor and the UCS 504.
- HDCP 2.3 compliant - Ensures display of content-protected 4K video media and maintains interoperability with earlier versions of HDCP.
- Supported HDMI 2.0b specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, Deep Colour up to 12 bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats
- Support for HDR – High Dynamic Range video - Enables greater contrast range and wider Colour gamut by providing the necessary video bandwidth, Colour depth, and metadata interchange capability for HDR video.
- EDID Minder® automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices - EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.
- User-selectable HDCP authorisation - Allows individual inputs to appear HDCP compliant or non HDCP compliant to the connected source, which is beneficial if the source automatically encrypts all content when connected to an HDCP-compliant device. Protected material is not passed in non HDCP mode.
- HDCP Visual Confirmation provides a green signal when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display - A full screen green signal is sent when HDCP encrypted content is transmitted to a non HDCP compliant display, providing immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display.
- Automatic Colour bit depth management - The switcher automatically adjusts Colour bit depth based on the display EDID, preventing Colour compatibility conflicts between source and display.
- Front panel LED indicators for signal presence, HDCP, USB Device connectivity, Auto Switch mode, USB-C power, and unit power - Provides visual indication of system status for real-time feedback and monitoring of key performance parameters.
- Front panel input selection buttons and on-screen display controls - Provides input selection buttons on the transmitter and receiver for local input selection as well as receiver on screen display controls for scaling receiver setup.
- Front panel security lockout - Prevents unauthorised use in non-secure environments. Set via front panel buttons or SIS commands.
- Contact closure remote control with tally output - Allows for automatic operation by an optional occupancy sensor or remote selection of an input channel by a button panel. +5 VDC is provided to light an LED to indicate the currently selected input.
- Optional 65 foot (19.8 meter), 50 foot (15.2 meter), and 35 foot (10.7 meter) plenum-rated cable is available - Extron USBA-C ProMax Plenum cable connects USB cameras or other devices at rates up to USB 10Gbps between the transmitter and receiver.
- Includes LockIt® cable lacing brackets - Securely fastens HDMI cables to a device, eliminating risk of disconnection.
- Extron recommends the USBC Pro 8K Series cable for video applications or the USBC Pro Series for data applications
- Extron recommends the USBC cable for video and data applications under 6 feet (1.8 m)
- Compatible with Extron mounting solutions - Easy mounting with Extron low-profile and under-desk mounts, under-table kits, and rack-shelf options.
- 1U (Transmitter) and 1” (2.5 cm) high (Receiver), half rack width metal enclosures - Compact, low-profile enclosures allow discreet installation within furniture or behind a flat panel display.
- Internal (Transmitter) and External (Receiver) Extron Everlast™ power supplies - Provide worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost.
- Extron Everlast Power Supplies are covered by a 7-year parts and Labour warranty
