The Just Add Power VBS-HDIP-749AVP Rack Transmitter is designed to add 3 HDMI Inputs into your video system. This transmitter is capable of 4K30 4:4:4 with HDR.
It features a Dolby chipset capable of decoding 5.1 surround sound and down mixing that into 2 channel analog audio as well as re-encoding that single into 5.1 PCM for any surround sound AVR.
The built Mic and Line In inputs allow you to add audio into 71the transmitter from another source if needed.
This 1U rack mountable transmitter makes your rack trim out clean and easy! The single 110V power plug can be installed in the front or back of the unit giving you options on on your rack. The quiet front facing fans allow you to stack devices right on top of each other with out needing to have a space in between.
Just Add Power 3G series is a 4K/UHD capable IP based video distribution system designed to go above and beyond a traditional matrix switching solution. The feature set fills the requirements of virtually any project, be it residential, commercial, or any other market segment. Using Just Add Powers proprietary encoding process, no fiber or 10GB Cat7 wiring is needed.
The HD over IP™ system work best in conjunction with a Luxul managed network switch to deliver 4K/UHD content over a Local Area Network infrastructure using Cat 5e/6 cable, which allow you to create an HDCP 2.2-compliant Ultra HD video matrix of any size, from 2×2 to 4000 x 65,000, with video wall support, and built-in 4K/1K up/down scaler on the Receivers providing incredible image quality on every integrated display.
HDCP 2.2 support:
3G Ultra HD over IP™ transmitters and receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant allowing for the integration of any 4K/UHD screens and sources that feature this new protection. The receivers feature a video scaler allowing seamless HDCP™ which converts 4K/UHD HDCP 2.2 encrypted content to 720P or 1080P with HDCP 1.1 protection, allowing you to mix and match new and old displays. This is perfect for clients who don’t want to upgrade every display.
Downmixing from Dolby Digital 5.1:
The 749AVP transmitter transform Dolby Digital 5.1 audio to Dolby PLII, making it possible to output stereo and multichannel audio formats in different zones simultaneously, often desired in residential installs. Dolby PLII is decoded and output as 2.0 channel audio by stereo HDMI devices, while an AVR will convert Dolby PLII back to 5.1 multichannel audio.
Single Switch System Diagram

Multiple Switch Over Fiber Diagram

Connections | |
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Ethernet | (3) Gigabit Input |
Power | 1 IEC Power Plug 110/220V AC |
HDMI Input | (3) HDMI Input(Locking Thread Screws) HDCP 2.2 |
RS232 | (3) RS232 3.5mm Plugs (Null-Model/Straight Through Jumper on bottom of board) |
USB | (3) USB 2.0 for USB Over IP |
Analog Audio Input | (6) 3.5mm Analog Inputs |
Analog Audio Output | (3) 3.5mm Analog Audio Outputs 3.5mm Plugs (Built in LipSync and Dolby Digital Decoding) |
Installation | |
Size | Designed for 19″ Racks. 1U Height 17″ W x 9.8″ D x 1.75″ H |
Audio Video Specs | |
Audio Capabilities | Dobly Digital – Downmix 5.1 to Stereo |
Video Capabilities | 480P,720P,1080P, 2160P |
Additional Specs | |
HDMI CEC | CEC control is active on many automation platforms |
RS232 | Drivers are available to turn this RS232 into an extension of your control systems |

The Planet Waves 6FT un-terminated 3.5mm to RCA Cable is perfect for use on any Just Add Power device with an analog output. Plug in the 3.5mm side, run the wire in the rack, cut it and put the RCA ends on it! It will add the extra wow factor to your rack!