HD-SDI/SD-SDI-to-Component Signal Conversion
ADVC-HDSC1 is an SDI-to-component signal converter that converts HD-SDI signals to HD component output or SD-SDI signals to SD component output. ADVC-HDSC1 provides instant output of HD content to affordable HD component displays, such as HDTVs and RGB computer monitors, and SD content to component, S-Video and composite displays. ADVC-HDSC1 also incorporates a sync generator for both HD (Tri-Level sync) and SD (Black Burst), making this unit an ideal tool for video editing studios. Optional rackmount kit available.

ADVC-HDSC1: Key Features

• Converts HD-SDI to HD component (YPbPr or RGB)
• Converts SD-SDI to SD component (YPbPr or RGB), S-Video and composite
• Converts HD/SD-SDI embedded audio to unbalanced analog audio
• Sync Generator for SD (Black Burst) and HD (Tri-Level Sync)
• Automatic signal detection of video input
• Convenient front-panel video format and audio level meter displays
• Solid 8-inch, half-1U rack mount, with optional rack mount kit available

Additional Features
In addition to HD-SDI and SD-SDI conversion, ADVC-HDSC1 also offers several unique features, including Embedded audio support, conversion of SD-SDI to S-Video and composite, HD-SDI conversion to RGB for PC monitors that feature BNC inputs, and front panel displays for video format and audio level outputs. ADVC-HDSC1 automatically detects the video format currently being input, and supports SDI signal pass-through.

ADVC-HDSC1 is a solid 8-inch, half-1U rackmount unit, with outputs for YPbPr, RGB, S-Video and composite. The unbalanced RCA stereo output can be configured to output any pair of eight-channel embedded audio via the front control panel. An optional 19-inch rackmount kit is available to install the ADVC-HDSC1 unit into a standard A/V rack.

ADVC-HDSC1: Specifications

• ADVC-HDSC1 unit
• AC adapter
• User manual

• 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.38PsF
• 1035/60i, 1035/59.94i
• 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p

• 525/59.94i (NTSC)
• 625/50i (PAL)

• 1 x BNC (HD/SD-SDI SMPTE 292M compliant)

• 1 x BNC (HD/SD-SDI SMPTE 292M compliant)

• 5 x BNC (component - Y,Pb,Pr / RGB - R,G,B, H-Sync, V-Sync)*
• 1 x 4-pin miniDIN (S-Video)
• 1 x BNC (composite)
• 1 x RCA (composite)

• Embedded audio SMPTE 299/272M-A

• 2 x RCA (unbalanced stereo)
• Output channel selectable (Ch1/2, Ch3/4, Ch5/6, Ch7/8, Mix)

• Black Burst Sync: 525/59.94i (NTSC), 625/50i (PAL)
• Tri-Level Sync: 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.38PsF, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p

• 1 x USB (for firmware updates via a PC)

• 10.8W (max)

• Width 215mm x Depth 241mm x Height 44mm

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