Video Wall Controller PLANET IHD-420PR — 4K@60 HDMI input, USB connectivity, black

PLANET IHD-420PR is a video wall receiver designed to work with the IHD-420 series to distribute and display high-resolution HDMI signals over IP. Housed in a black enclosure, the unit accepts 4K@60 HDMI input and provides USB connectivity for basic KVM applications. It supports PoE power delivery, bi-directional IR extension and RS232 pass-through, enabling remote control of the source and cascading of units for extended transmission distances. The receiver is intended for multi-screen displays such as video walls, digital signage, control rooms and presentation environments where reliable 4K@60 input and simple USB device integration are required.

Advantages

The IHD-420PR combines high-quality 4K@60 HDMI reception with networked video distribution using IGMP snooping for efficient multicast transmission. PoE support reduces cabling complexity by allowing power over the same Ethernet link used for audio and video transport. Built-in Automatic EDID copy ensures proper display handshaking across different monitors, while USB, IR and RS232 interfaces provide convenient KVM control and remote source management. DIP switch channel selection simplifies pairing with transmitters and supports scalable deployments without additional network load.

Suitable for

• Video walls and multi-screen digital signage in retail, transportation hubs and corporate lobbies
• Control rooms and monitoring stations requiring synchronized high-resolution displays
• Presentation rooms, lecture halls and conference centers needing remote source control and KVM interaction
• Multi-casting AV over Gigabit LAN for one-to-many or many-to-many distribution

Key specifications

• Video input: HDMI supporting up to 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 Hz
• Audio: HDMI audio pass-through supporting 2-channel uncompressed audio; external audio input/output supported
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet with support for multicast and IGMP snooping (requires managed switch features)
• Power: Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ supported)
• Control interfaces: USB for KVM peripherals, bi-directional IR extension, RS232 pass-through
• EDID: Automatic EDID copy for display compatibility
• Channel selection: 64-channel DIP switch for transmitter/receiver pairing and multicast grouping
• Form factor and color: Rack/box-style receiver in black enclosure

How to use

Install the IHD-420PR at each display location and connect the HDMI output of the sender or local source to the receiver’s HDMI input. Connect the receiver to a Gigabit Ethernet network that provides PoE or to a PoE injector/switch if PoE is not present. Use the DIP switches on transmitter and receiver units to assign matching channels for one-to-one, one-to-many or many-to-many configurations. Configure multicast groups and IGMP snooping on the managed switch when deploying multiple sources and receivers. Connect USB peripherals such as touchscreens, keyboards or mice to the USB ports to enable basic KVM control. Use IR and RS232 connections to control remote sources when needed.

Usage recommendations

For best performance, use a managed Gigabit Ethernet switch that supports IGMP snooping and VLAN tagging (802.1Q). Ensure PoE budget is sufficient for the number of receivers connected, and verify EDID settings when combining displays of different models. When deploying large video walls, plan channel assignments in advance and test USB KVM peripherals for compatibility with the receiver.