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Key Features

  • 3G-SDI/HDMI bidirectional converter: 1x HDMI in, 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI or SFP fiber in (select 1 of 2), HDMI and SDI loop outs, 2x SDI out, 1x HDMI out, 1x SFP fiber out
  • Up/down scaling and frame rate conversion with selectable SDI/HDMI output formats through 1080p60; 24 processing modes across HDMI, SDI, and fiber
  • Optional bidirectional 3G video SFP (MSA Type) fiber transmission up to 20 km
  • Analog audio embedding and de-embedding via 3.5 mm in/out; built-in test pattern and audio tone generator; horizontal and vertical image flip
  • LCD status display with menu buttons, or PC software over USB Type-C; dual power DC 9 to 24 V and USB-C 5 V, 7 W; 12V 2A power adapter included
  • 104 x 125.5 x 24.5 mm, 517 g; mounting bracket optional; -20°C to 60°C operating, 3 year limited warranty

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Technical Data

Connections

Video inputs
1x HDMI type A, 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC) or 1x SFP fiber (select 1 of 2)
Video outputs
1x HDMI loop out, 1x HDMI type A, 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI loop out, 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC), 1x SFP fiber
Fiber interface
1x SFP module slot (optional 3G video SFP, MSA Type), Bidirectional fiber I/O; up to 20 km
Audio
1x 3.5 mm analog audio in, 1x 3.5 mm analog audio out
Power input
1x DC threaded locking connector (9 to 24 V), 1x USB Type-C (5 V; upgrade, power and control)

Video Standards

3G-SDI
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 59.94
HDMI
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 59.94
SFP
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 59.94
3G-SDI compliance
3G Level A and Level B
Colour space
RGB 4:4:4, YUV 4:4:4, YUV 4:2:2 (HDMI output)
SDI output rate
SD/HD/3G-SDI
Max fiber distance
20 km (optional SFP)

Operational Features

Cross conversion
Bidirectional SDI ↔ HDMI ↔ fiber (selectable sources); up/down scaling and frame rate conversion; selectable output through 1080p60, 1080i60, and 720p60
Scaler
Up/down scaling with selectable SDI/HDMI output formats through 1080p60
Frame rate conversion
Yes — via selectable output format (up/down scaling and frame rate conversion)
Aspect ratio conversion
SD/HD aspect conversion (anamorphic, letterbox, pillarbox, zoom)
Image mirroring
Horizontal, vertical, and horizontal+vertical flip on SDI and HDMI outputs
SDI distribution
1 in, 3 out (loop + 2x SDI out)
HDMI fibre extender
TX and RX (SFP optional)
SDI fibre extender
TX and RX (SFP optional)
Audio embedding
1x 3.5 mm analog audio in, or pass-through from SDI/HDMI embedded audio
Audio de-embedding
1x 3.5 mm analog audio out
Audio pair rearrangement
Yes — HDMI (4 stereo pairs) and SDI (8 stereo pairs) output remapping
Test pattern generator
23 professional test patterns and audio tones
Frame counter and circle overlay
Dynamic circle and frame-count overlays on test pattern output
Menu control
LCD status display with 4 buttons
Remote control
PC software via USB Type-C
Front panel control
LCD status display with 4 buttons; PC software via USB Type-C

Power

Input voltage
USB-C 5 V; DC 9 to 24 V
Power consumption
7 W

Environmental

Operating temperature
-20°C to 60°C
Storage temperature
-30°C to 70°C

Mechanical

Dimensions
104 x 125.5 x 24.5 mm
Weight
517 g

Mounting

Wall mount
Mounting bracket (optional)

Other

Warranty
3 years limited

Accessories

Included

  • 12V 2A Power Adapter

Optional

  • SFP Module (MSA Type)
  • Mounting Bracket
  • USB A-C Cable

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Connections
Video inputs 1x HDMI type A, 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC) or 1x SFP fiber (select 1 of 2) 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI type A 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC) 1x HDMI type A 1x HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI (75Ω BNC) 1x HDMI 2.0 type A
Video outputs 1x HDMI loop out, 1x HDMI type A, 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI loop out, 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC), 1x SFP fiber 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI type A 1x SD/HD/3G-SDI loop out (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI type A 2x SD/HD/3G-SDI (75Ω BNC) 1x HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI loop out (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI 2.0 type A 2x HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI (75Ω BNC), 1x HDMI 2.0 type A loop out
Fiber interface 1x SFP module slot (optional 3G video SFP, MSA Type), Bidirectional fiber I/O; up to 20 km
Audio 1x 3.5 mm analog audio in, 1x 3.5 mm analog audio out 1x 3.5 mm analog audio in
Power input 1x DC threaded locking connector (9 to 24 V), 1x USB Type-C (5 V; upgrade, power and control) 2x DC threaded locking connector (6 to 23 V), 1x Micro USB (3.3 to 5 V) 1x USB Type-C (3.3 to 5 V) 1x USB Type-C (3.3 to 5 V) 1x USB Type-C (5 V) 1x USB Type-C (5 V)
Video Standards
3G-SDI 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 59.94 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 50/59.94/60, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
HDMI 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 59.94 1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576p 50, 576i 50, 480i 59.94/60 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94 1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94/60 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i 47.95/48/50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
SFP 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p 50/59.94/60, 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 576i 50, 480i 59.94, 576p 50, 480p 59.94
3G-SDI compliance 3G Level A and Level B 3G Level A and Level B; SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M SMPTE ST-2081, SMPTE ST-2082, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M-B, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 425M SMPTE ST-2081, SMPTE ST-2082, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M-B, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 425M
Colour space RGB 4:4:4, YUV 4:4:4, YUV 4:2:2 (HDMI output) YUV 4:2:2 (SDI); RGB 4:4:4, YUV 4:2:2, YUV 4:4:4 (HDMI input) YUV 4:2:2 (SDI and HDMI) YUV 4:2:2/4:4:4 and RGB 4:4:4 (HDMI input); YUV 4:2:2 (SDI output) YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit (SDI); RGB 4:4:4 8-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit, YCbCr 4:4:4 8-bit (HDMI) RGB 4:4:4 8-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit, YCbCr 4:4:4 8-bit, YCbCr 4:2:0 8/10/12-bit (HDMI input); YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit (SDI output)
SDI output rate SD/HD/3G-SDI SD/HD/3G-SDI SD/HD/3G-SDI selectable HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI selectable
Max fiber distance 20 km (optional SFP)
Format auto-detection Auto-detects SD, HD, and 3G-SDI Level A/B on input Auto-detects HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI Level A/B on input
12G-SDI 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 2160p 50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 50/59.94/60 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 4096 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 2160p 50/59.94/60, 4096 x 2160 50/59.94/60
HDMI compliance CTA-861-G CTA-861-G
Operational Features
Cross conversion Bidirectional SDI ↔ HDMI ↔ fiber (selectable sources); up/down scaling and frame rate conversion; selectable output through 1080p60, 1080i60, and 720p60 SDI → HDMI or HDMI → SDI (selectable input); up/down scaling and frame rate conversion; selectable output through 1080p60, 1080i60, and 720p60
Scaler Up/down scaling with selectable SDI/HDMI output formats through 1080p60 Up/down scaling with selectable SDI/HDMI output formats through 1080p60
Frame rate conversion Yes — via selectable output format (up/down scaling and frame rate conversion) Yes — via selectable output format (up/down scaling and frame rate conversion)
Aspect ratio conversion SD/HD aspect conversion (anamorphic, letterbox, pillarbox, zoom) SD up-conversion aspect via DIP switches
Image mirroring Horizontal, vertical, and horizontal+vertical flip on SDI and HDMI outputs
SDI distribution 1 in, 3 out (loop + 2x SDI out) 1 in, 2 out
HDMI fibre extender TX and RX (SFP optional)
SDI fibre extender TX and RX (SFP optional)
Audio embedding 1x 3.5 mm analog audio in, or pass-through from SDI/HDMI embedded audio 1x 3.5 mm analog audio in, or pass-through from SDI/HDMI embedded audio
Audio de-embedding 1x 3.5 mm analog audio out
Audio pair rearrangement Yes — HDMI (4 stereo pairs) and SDI (8 stereo pairs) output remapping
Test pattern generator 23 professional test patterns and audio tones
Frame counter and circle overlay Dynamic circle and frame-count overlays on test pattern output
Menu control LCD status display with 4 buttons
Remote control PC software via USB Type-C PC software via Micro USB
Front panel control LCD status display with 4 buttons; PC software via USB Type-C 4x DIP switches; PC software via Micro USB
DIP switches 4x for output control
Power
Input voltage USB-C 5 V; DC 9 to 24 V USB 3.3 to 5 V; DC 6 to 23 V DC 3.3 to 5 V USB Type-C DC 3.3 to 5 V USB Type-C 5 V USB Type-C 5 V USB Type-C
Power consumption 7 W 4 W 1.5 W 2 W 4.5 W (5 V, 0.9 A) 6.5 W (5 V, 1.3 A)
Environmental
Operating temperature -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C 0°C to 60°C 0°C to 60°C
Storage temperature -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -20°C to 70°C -20°C to 70°C
Relative humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing 0% to 90% non-condensing
Mechanical
Dimensions 104 x 125.5 x 24.5 mm 125.5 x 104 x 24.5 mm 71 x 41 x 23 mm 71 x 41 x 23 mm 107.6 x 58 x 19 mm 107.6 x 58 x 19 mm
Weight 517 g 485 g 168 g 168 g 235 g 235 g
Mounting
Wall mount Mounting bracket (optional) Detachable mounting brackets included Detachable mounting bracket included Detachable mounting bracket included
Other
Warranty 3 years limited 3 years limited 3 years limited 3 years limited 3 years limited 3 years limited

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