Thinklogical HDMI to SDI Converter Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Revision A 7 October 2011
2 System Features
2.1 General System Features
The Thinklogical
®
HDMI to SDI Converter allows you to seamlessly convert an HDMI or DVI signal to a
broadcast quality SDI signal. The unit is full SMPTE compliant and includes a genlock input. User
interface options include a front panel LCD and encoder and remote control via the Serial port (RS-232)
and Ethernet port. Audio inputs include HDMI embedded (up to 8 channels), digital AES (single stereo
pair) and balanced analog (single stereo pair). Audio outputs include SDI embedded (up to 8 channels).
The HDMI to SDI Converter also has a fiber output option that is fully compatible with the Thinklogical
®
SDI Xtreme 3G+ line of receivers for a comprehensive conversion and extension solution. The Xtreme
3G+ Extension version includes a Serial port (RS-422) and has the option of Single-Mode or Multi-Mode
over one or two fibers.
HDMI to SDI Converter rear panel view
Each HDMI to SDI Converter system includes the following features:
Conversion/Scaling:
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Video Input: HDMI, DVI
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Audio Sources: HDMI embedded (up to 8 channels), Balanced analog (single stereo pair),
Balanced digital AES (single stereo pair)
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Video Output: SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292), 3G (SMPTE 424M, 425
Level A and B)
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Audio Outputs: SDI embedded (up to 8 channels)
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Fiber optic output compatible with
Thinklogical’s
®
SDI Xtreme 3G+ Receivers
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User Control via front panel, RS-232 and Ethernet
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Front panel LCD with encode knob
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SMPTE standards supported: 259M-C, 292, 424M, 425 level A and level B
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Genlock capable
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Automatic video input detection