Description
Barco PDS-4K is a UHD 4K60 HDMI presentation switcher engineered to deliver low-latency multiformat video processing for single-screen and dual-screen installs. It uses Event Master Athena scaling to preserve image clarity and minimize scaling artifacts during live switching.
The unit accepts six HDMI 2.0 inputs and provides four HDMI 2.0 outputs plus a preview HDMI output and a 4-way multiview. Two live sources can be shown simultaneously using PiP layers while maintaining ultralow two-frame latency at 60 Hz.
Control options include front-panel mappable buttons, WebUI over Gigabit Ethernet, and Event Master screen management software for Windows or macOS. The PDS-4K integrates with Barco ClickShare and can be automated via API or third-party control systems; optional cards enable future expandability.
Key Features:- 6x HDMI 2.0 Inputs: Native HDMI 2.0 connectivity for multiple 4K60 sources reduces need for external converters
- 4x HDMI 2.0 Outputs + Preview: Deliver up to four program outputs plus a preview output for multi-display setups
- UHD 4K at 60 Processing: Event Master Athena scaling for superior clarity and low artifact scaling at UHD 4K60
- Ultralow Latency: Two-frame processing latency at 60 Hz for synchronized live switching and motion-critical content
- PiP Dual Live Inputs: Show two live inputs simultaneously with luma and chroma on-mixing for flexible layouts
- Comprehensive Control: Front-panel mapping WebUI Ethernet Event Master software and API support for centralized management
- HDCP Compliance / USB: HDCP 1.x and 2.2 support plus USB ports for still uploads and firmware updates
- Boardrooms: Multi-source presentations and dual-display confidence for executive meeting workflows
- Lecture Theaters: 4K content delivery with PiP for presenter camera plus presentation material
- Corporate AV Hubs: Centralized source routing and control via WebUI or Event Master integration
- Event Stages: Low-latency switching and multiview preview for live staging and AV operators