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Crestron HD-CTL-101 8K Smart Display Controller with HDMI

Crestron part number HD-CTL-101

The Crestron HD-CTL-101 is an 8K smart display controller with HDMI connectivity that controls a display without needing a control processor. It can switch displays on and off automatically by schedule, room occupancy or video sync detection, using CEC, RS-232, IR or relay control.

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Crestron HD-CTL-101 8K Smart Display Controller with HDMI connectivity

About the Crestron HD-CTL-101

It suits unified communications rooms, digital signage and presentation spaces, and it can also be used in residential systems. The HDMI 2.1 input and the HDMI output handle signals up to 8K60 4:4:4 with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Deep Color. The unit is HDCP 2.3 compliant with EDID management, and the input is compatible with DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort sources.

For display control there is CEC over HDMI, a 3-pin RS-232 COM port at up to 115.2k baud with software handshaking, an IR output up to 60 kHz for an IRP2 emitter probe (sold separately) and two normally open isolated relays rated 1A at 30VAC/VDC. A digital input accepts 0 to 24VDC, and a chassis ground lug is provided.

The controller is powered over PoE through its second Ethernet port, a Class 3 powered device port with an 8.2 W maximum, while the first Ethernet port provides network connectivity to a secondary device. XiO Cloud, Crestron Home OS and Crestron Driver support are included. The black metal chassis measures 31 mm high, 151 mm wide and 104 mm deep and can be surface mounted or attached to a single rack rail.

Key features

  • Controls displays without a control processor
  • Automatic or scheduled power on and off by schedule, room occupancy or video sync detect
  • Display control by CEC, RS-232, IR or relay
  • HDMI 2.1 input and HDMI output up to 8K60 4:4:4 with HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
  • HDCP 2.3 compliance and EDID management
  • PoE powered, with a second Ethernet port for a secondary device
  • XiO Cloud, Crestron Home OS and Crestron Driver support

HD-CTL-101 specifications

VideoHDMI 2.1 input and HDMI output; up to 8K60 4:4:4 with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Deep Color
CompatibilityInput DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort compatible; output DVI compatible
Copy protectionHDCP 2.3; EDID management
Serial1 x RS-232 (3-pin terminal block), 2-way up to 115.2k baud with software handshaking
IR1 x IR output up to 60 kHz; IRP2 emitter probe sold separately
Relays and input2 normally open isolated relays rated 1A, 30VAC/VDC; 1 digital input, 0 to 24VDC
Ethernet2 x RJ-45 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T; port 2 is a PoE Class 3 powered device port
PowerPoE Class 3, 8.2 W maximum
MountingSurface mount or single rack rail; black metal chassis with vented sides
DimensionsHeight 31 mm (1.20 in), width 151 mm (5.93 in), depth 104 mm (4.09 in)

Part numbers on this page

Part numberVersionPriceAdd
HD-CTL-101 Standard On request

Where the HD-CTL-101 is used

  • Unified communications rooms where displays should power on and off automatically
  • Digital signage screens switched on a schedule
  • Presentation spaces without a control processor
  • Residential systems that need simple display control

Works with the HD-CTL-101

Crestron installed by 1Install

We supply, install and programme Crestron in homes and businesses across Ireland. These photos are from our own installations. See more in our projects, or budget a whole system with our Quote Builders for homes and meeting rooms.

Large format display in an open plan office in Dublin
Large format display in an open plan office in Dublin
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Neatly dressed structured cabling for a Cork office
Meeting room with dual displays and a Teams Rooms camera in Dublin
Meeting room with dual displays and a Teams Rooms camera in Dublin

Questions about the Crestron HD-CTL-101

What is the Crestron HD-CTL-101?

It is an 8K smart display controller with HDMI connectivity. It passes the HDMI signal through to the display and can control that display without a control processor, turning it on and off automatically by schedule, room occupancy or video sync detection using CEC, RS-232, IR or relay control.

Does the HD-CTL-101 need a control processor?

No. The HD-CTL-101 provides several ways to control displays without a control processor, including automatic or scheduled display power on and off. It also supports XiO Cloud, Crestron Home OS and Crestron Drivers, so it can also be used as part of a wider Crestron system.

How does the HD-CTL-101 control a display?

It offers CEC over HDMI, a bidirectional RS-232 port at up to 115.2k baud with software handshaking, an IR output up to 60 kHz for an IRP2 emitter probe (sold separately) and two normally open isolated relays rated 1A at 30VAC/VDC. There is also a digital input that accepts 0 to 24VDC.

What video signals does it pass?

The HDMI 2.1 input and HDMI output support signals up to 8K60 4:4:4, with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Deep Color. The controller is HDCP 2.3 compliant with EDID management, and the input is compatible with DVI and Dual-Mode DisplayPort sources.

How is it powered and mounted?

It is powered over PoE through its second Ethernet port, a Class 3 powered device port with an 8.2 W maximum. The black metal chassis with vented sides measures 31 mm high, 151 mm wide and 104 mm deep, and it can be surface mounted or attached to a single rack rail.

How much is the Crestron HD-CTL-101?

Crestron asks its dealers to give the price of the HD-CTL-101 directly rather than publish it online. Add it to your quote list and we will send you a written quote, with delivery, and installation and programming if you need them.

Can 1Install supply, install and programme the HD-CTL-101?

Yes. 1Install is an authorised Crestron Elite Partner with offices in Skerries, Co. Dublin and Cork. We can supply the HD-CTL-101 on its own, or install, set up and programme it as part of your system. Installation visits are €440 for 4 hours or €880 for a full day, plus VAT and travel.

Does the HD-CTL-101 come with a warranty?

Yes. Everything we supply is new, genuine Crestron with Crestron's standard warranty. If the HD-CTL-101 develops a fault, contact us and we will handle the claim with Crestron. If we installed it, our workmanship is guaranteed for the lifetime of the system.

Is the HD-CTL-101 in stock?

We order Crestron for each quote, so availability depends on Crestron's stock at the time. We check it before we quote and put the expected delivery date on your quote, so you know where you stand before you pay.

Can I buy the HD-CTL-101 without installation?

Yes. We supply Crestron to end users, with or without installation. If you are not sure it suits your system, send us the part numbers you already have and we will check.

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