The HDLink Pro from Blackmagic is an external device that can be used to display SD-SDI or HD-SDI video on a standard DVI-D computer display. It features a BNC input, BNC active loop through output and a dual-link DVI port for video. The HDLink Pro also features six unbalanced RCA audio outputs for monitoring. The HDLink Pro supports both Windows and Mac computers. The Mac software is a universal binary, so it will run natively on PowerPC and Intel Macs. Its compact design combined with full-resolution HD makes it perfect for the studio, edit suite, telecine or even location video shoots.
| Supported Formats |
SDI Video Input 1x BNC input switches between SD-SDI, HD-SDI 4:2:2, HD-SDI 4:4:4 and 2K via SDI. SDI Video Output 1x BNC active loop through output switches between SD, HD 4:2:2, HD 4:4:4 and 2K. SDI Audio De-embedding 6 channels out de-embedded from SDI input. Multi Rate SDI Support 270 Mb/s standard definition, 1.5 Gb/s high definition 4:2:2, 3 Gb/s 4:4:4 high definition and 2K film. Analog Audio Output 6x unbalanced 24-bit analog outputs on RCA connectors -10db DVI-D Video Output Supports Dual Link DVI-D displays up to 30" 2560 x 1600 in size. DVI-D Configuration Automatic adjustment using VESA E-EDID1.3. Manual override of display configuration via HDLink Utility software. DVI-D Resolution Pixel-for-pixel display on LCD displays. DVI-D Connection Via any DVI-D or DVI-I cable. Compatible with single-link and dual-link DVI cables. DVI-D video support only. Audio via RCA analog outputs. HDMI Audio Output Audio combined with video in HDMI connection. HDMI Video Output Supports HDMI displays, such as a TV or video projectors up to 1920 x 1080 resolution. HDMI Configuration Automatically configures to connected display. HDMI Resolution Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device. HDMI Connection Via included DVI-D male to HDMI Type A female adapter. Plug into HDLink when connecting to HDMI devices. HDMI video supports HDMI audio. Gamma Correction Independently adjustable 3D lookup tables per color component. Interactive real time adjustment of lookup tables. Updates and Configuration USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mb/s) interface |
| Video Standards |
HD Format Support via DVI-D: 1080p23.98, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p24, 1080PsF24, 1080p25, 1080p30, 1080i48, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 2048 x 1556p23.98 and 2048 x 1556p24. HD Format Support via HDMI: 1080p25, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60 SD Format Support via DVI-D: 625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC SD Format Support via HDMI: 625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601 SDI Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 SDI Color Precision: 4:2:2 10-bit and 4:4:4 10-bit SDI Color Space: 4:2:2 YUV, 4:4:4 YUV and 4:4:4 RGB SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit |
| Input | 1x BNC for SDI Video/Embedded Audio |
| Output |
1x BNC for SDI Active Loop Through 1x Dual-Link DVI-D (DVI to HDMI adapter included) 6x RCA for Audio Monitoring |
| Control | 1x USB (Type B) for Firmware Upgrades and Configuration |
| System Requirements | Operating System: Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista; Mac OS X 10.4 |
| Electrical Requirements |
AC: 120 VAC DC: 12 VDC |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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Comments about Blackmagic Design HDLink Pro - HDTV Video Monitoring on DVI-D Computer Monitors:
Perfect.Very good
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