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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual provides information on the MCX-S7 series encoders and decoders that deliver 4K UHD uncompressed or light
compressed video over 10GbE Ethernet networks, and discusses how to install and use them.
The term MCX-S7 series units are used to refer to all encoder and decoder models, MCX-S7-ENC/MCX-S7-DEC series units indicate
all encoders or decoders, while an MCX-S7 series unit means a single encoder or decoder.
2.2 INTRODUCTION
MCX-S7 series encoders and decoders provide the flexible, powerful, and scalable solution at resolutions up to 4096 x 2160
@ 60 Hz, 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (4:4:4) and 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (4:2:0 10-bit HDR). They allow uncompressed UHD media
to be switched and distributed over standard 10GbE Ethernet networks. A local area network is covered with a range up to 984 feet
(300 m) over fiber optic cable, up to 328 feet (100 m) over a single CAT6a cable or above. Standard features such as bi-directional
serial, bi-directional IR, and independent analog audio input/output are included. They are the perfect solution for any zero-frame
latency and signal routing applications. Common applications include classrooms, conference rooms, performing arts,
and broadcasts.
2.3 PORT DIFFERENCES
The following three ports are the main differences among MCX-S7 series units. “Yes” means this model contains the corresponding
port while “No” means not included.
TABLE 2-1. PORT DIFFERENCES
MODELS
10GBE COPPER PORT
10GBE FIBER PORT
USB PORT
MCX-S7-ENC
Yes
No
No
MCX-S7-DEC
Yes
No
No
MCX-S7-FO-ENC
No
Yes
No
MCX-S7-FO-DEC
No
Yes
No
2.4 FEATURES
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant
Lossless distribution of most timing formats
Light compression when the raw data rate exceeds the 10Gb Ethernet bandwidth
Supports input and output resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz, 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (4:4:4) and 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
(4:2:0 10-bit HDR)
Supports point-to-point transmission distance up to 328 feet (100 meters) through the 10GbE copper port or up to 984 feet
(300 meters) through the 10GbE small-form-pluggable (SFP+) port
Zero-frame latency
Supports independent analog audio input and output at 2 channels, 24 bits @ 48 kHz/channel
Supports bi-directional IR, allowing control of remote source and display devices
Supports bi-directional serial, allowing control of remote RS-232 devices
