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SKU: TAV-DARWINHD-RX

Turtle AV Darwin HD H.265 RX

Turtle AV

Efficient H.265 HDMI decoding receiver

The Turtle Darwin HD H.265 RX (TAV‑DARWINHD‑RX) is a compact, high-performance HDMI over IP decoder that delivers stunning 1080p60 4:4:4 video over 1GbE networks. Designed for AV-over-IP, video wall, and control room applications, it supports both H.265 and H.264 decoding, unicast and multicast modes, and offers flexible video wall configurations up to 9x9. With Phoenix audio breakout, advanced EDID, and HDCP 1.4 support, it ensures seamless integration into any professional AV system. PoE and DC power options offer redundancy, all housed in a rugged fanless Turtle Aqua metal chassis. Fully TAA compliant and backed by a 5-Year UK-based advance replacement warranty.

Highlighted Features

  • 1080p60 4:4:4 Video: Delivers crystal-clear HD playback with full chroma and deep colour support.
  • Dual Codec Support: Hardware decoding for H.265 and H.264 formats ensures compatibility and efficiency.
  • AV-over-IP Streaming: Supports both multicast and unicast transport over standard 1GbE infrastructure.
  • Video Wall Ready: Configure scalable video walls up to 9x9 directly from the receiver.
  • Flexible Audio Output: Output via HDMI or balanced analogue L/R through Phoenix connector.
  • EDID Management: Supports automatic and user-defined EDID modes via WebGUI for smooth device negotiation.
  • Low-Power, Silent Operation: Fanless design with metal chassis for long-term durability and discreet deployment.
  • Versatile Control: LAN, RS-232, and intuitive browser-based GUI for setup, monitoring, and updates.
  • Public Sector Ready: Fully TAA compliant and built for mission-critical environments.
  • Reliable Warranty: Covered by Turtle AV’s 5-Year advance replacement programme for peace of mind.

The TAV‑DARWINHD‑RX brings scalable video distribution and powerful video wall decoding to professional AV systems, offering seamless 1080p delivery, flexible integration, and long-term reliability for modern IP-based installations.

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The Turtle Darwin HD H.265 RX (TAV-DARWINHD-RX) is a compact H.265 HDMI over IP receiver that delivers full 1080p60 4:4:4 video with stunning clarity and efficiency. With support for H.265/H.264, multicast/unicast streaming over 1GbE networks, advanced EDID, HDCP 1.4, and Phoenix audio breakout, it’s ideal for scalable AV installations including video walls up to 9x9. Powered by PoE, DC, or both for redundancy, the fanless Turtle Aqua metal chassis ensures silent and reliable operation. TAA compliant and backed by a 5-year advance replacement warranty.

Key Features

  • 1080p60 4:4:4 Video: Pristine HD video with full chroma subsampling and support for 8/10/12-bit input depth.
  • Efficient H.265/H.264 Decoder: Hardware-accelerated for high quality streaming at lower bitrates.
  • Multicast & Unicast over 1GbE: Versatile network streaming with support for large-scale AV over IP deployments.
  • Video Wall Support: Configure up to 9x9 display arrays directly from the receiver.
  • HDCP 1.4 Compliant: Ensures secure and compliant playback of protected content.
  • Advanced EDID Management: Auto-detect or upload custom EDID via WebGUI for simplified integration.
  • Dual Audio Output: HDMI and balanced analogue L/R via Phoenix connector.
  • Flexible Control: LAN (PoE), RS-232, and WebGUI configuration and monitoring.
  • Silent & Compact: Fanless metal housing in Turtle Aqua; perfect for discreet installations.
  • TAA Compliant & 5-Year Warranty: Approved for public sector use and supported with advance replacement coverage.

Specifications

HDMI Compliance HDMI 1.3
HDCP Compliance HDCP 1.4
Video Resolution Up to 1080p60
Colour Depth Input: 8/10/12-bit; Output: 8-bit
Colour Space RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
Video Bandwidth 4.95Gbps
Compression Codec H.265 / HEVC, H.264
Network Bandwidth 1Gbps
Streaming Modes Unicast and Multicast
Audio Formats LPCM 2.0 (HDMI), Balanced L/R (Phoenix)
EDID Management Automatic and user-defined via WebGUI
Video Wall Support Up to 9x9 configuration
Control Ports 1 × LAN (RJ45, PoE), 1 × RS-232 (Phoenix)
Output Ports 1 × HDMI, 1 × L/R Audio (Phoenix)
Power Input 12V DC (2.5A) or PoE IEEE 802.3af
Power Consumption 2.88W
Dimensions 120mm (W) × 95mm (D) × 21.5mm (H)
Weight 295g
Operating Temperature 0–40 °C
Storage Temperature –20–60 °C
Relative Humidity 20–90% RH (non-condensing)
Compliance TAA, RoHS, CE, FCC
Warranty 5-Year advance replacement warranty