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Connections
SDI Video Input	2 x BNC inputs switch between SD-SDI, HD-SDI 4:2:2, HD-SDI 4:4:4, 2K via SDI and dual-link HD-SDI 4:4:4.	2 x BNC inputs switch between SD-SDI, HD-SDI 4:2:2, HD-SDI 4:4:4, 2K via SDI and dual-link HD-SDI 4:4:4.
SDI Video Output	1 x BNC active loop through output switches between SD, HD 4:2:2, HD 4:4:4 and 2K.	1 x BNC active loop through output switches between SD, HD 4:2:2, HD 4:4:4 and 2K.
HDMI Video Output	Via DVI-D to HDMI adaptor. Supports HDMI displays, such as a TV or video projector, up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.	Via DisplayPort to HDMI adapter (not included). Supports HDMI displays, such as a TV or video projector, up to 1920 x 1080 resolution, including 3D frame packing support.
Analog Audio Output	6 x unbalanced 24 bit analog outputs on RCA connectors -10dB, de-embedded from SDI input.	6 x unbalanced 24 bit analog outputs on RCA connectors -10dB, de-embedded from SDI input.
HDMI Audio Output	Via DVI-D to HDMI adaptor.	Via DisplayPort to HDMI adapter (not included).
DVI-D Video Output	Supports SD, HD and 2K using Dual Link DVI-D displays up to 30 inches 2560 x 1600 in size.	Supports SD, HD and 2K using Dual Link DVI-D displays up to 30 inches 2560 x 1600 in size when used with a DisplayPort to dual link DVI adapter (not included).
HDMI Connection	Via included DVI-D male to HDMI Type A female adaptor.	Via DisplayPort to HDMI adapter (not included).
Optical Fiber Video Input	None	None
Optical Fiber Video Output	None	None
DVI-D Audio Output	DVI-D supports video only. Use RCA analog audio outputs for audio monitoring.	DVI-D supports video only. Use RCA analog audio outputs for audio monitoring.
DisplayPort Audio Output	None	Via DisplayPort output.
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.	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.
DisplayPort Video Output	None	DisplayPort Video Output: Supports SD, HD and 2K using DisplayPort monitors up to 30 inches 2560 x 1600 in size.
Updates and Configuration	USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mb/s) interface.	USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mb/s) interface.

Standards
SD Format Support via DisplayPort	None	625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC.
SD Format Support via DVI-D	625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC.	625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC.
SD Format Support via HDMI	625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC.	625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC.
HD Format Support via DisplayPort	None	720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60.
HD Format Support via HDMI	720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60 , 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60.	720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60 , 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60.
HD Format Support via DVI-D	720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60.	720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60.
2K Format Support via DVI-D	2048 x 1556p23.98, 2048 x 1556p24 and 2048 x 1556p25.	2048 x 1556p23.98, 2048 x 1556p24 and 2048 x 1556p25.
2K Format Support via Display Port	None	2048 x 1556p23.98, 2048 x 1556p24 and 2048 x 1556p25.
SDI Compliance	SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 and SMPTE 297M for Optical Fiber SDI.	SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R BT.601 and SMPTE 297M for Optical Fiber SDI.
3D Modes	None	HDMI Frame Packing, Side by Side, Line by Line, Top and Bottom.
SDI Video Sampling	4:2:2 and 4:4:4.	4:2:2 and 4:4:4.
SDI Audio Sampling	Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.	Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
SDI Color Precision	4:2:2 10 bit and 4:4:4 10 bit.	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.	4:2:2 YUV, 4:4:4 YUV and 4:4:4 RGB.
HDMI Configuration	HDMI automatically configures to connected display.	HDMI automatically configures to connected display.
HDMI Resolution	Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.	Pixel for pixel HD resolution input to connected device.
DVI-D Resolution	Pixel-for-pixel display on LCD displays.	Pixel-for-pixel display on LCD displays.
DVI-D Configuration	Automatic adjustment using VESA E-EDID1.3.	Automatic adjustment using VESA E-EDID1.3.
DisplayPort Configuration	None	Automatic adjustment using VESA E-EDID1.3.
DisplayPort Resolution	None	Pixel-for-pixel display on LCD displays.

Extras
Firmware Upgrade	Automatically when new HDLink Utility is installed.
Software Control	HDLink Utility included free for Windows 7 and Mac OS X.	HDLink Utility included free for Windows 7 and Mac OS X.
Internal Software Upgrade		Automatically when new HDLink Utility is installed.
Gamma Correction	Independently adjustable 3D lookup tables per color component. Interactive real time adjustment of lookup tables.	Independently adjustable 3D lookup tables per color component. Interactive real time adjustment of lookup tables.
Real Time Processing	Adaptive pull-down processor guarantees smooth motion display.	Adaptive pull-down processor guarantees smooth motion display.
Video Scaling via DVI-D	Pixel for pixel display. Scale up SD to fill display in 2D modes. Scale up HD to fill display in 2D modes.	Pixel for pixel display. Scale up SD to fill display in 2D modes. Scale up HD to fill display in 2D modes.
Physical Installation	Small brick style compact design.	Small brick style compact design.
Power Supply	12 Volt universal power supply included. IEC power cable required.	12 Volt universal power supply included. IEC power cable required.
Product Warranty	3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.	3 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.

Display Requirements
Interface	DVI-D connection to LCD computer monitor or HDMI Type A connection to HDMI display.	DisplayPort connection to LCD computer monitor or use an adapter to connect to a DVI-D or HDMI display.
Resolution via DVI-D	1920 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 required for HD1080 video SDI formats. 1280 x 800 recommended for HD720 video SDI formats. 2560 x 1600 required for 2K feature film formats. DVI-D displays generally do not support 720p50 or 1080p50 but most recent HDMI displays do.	1920 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 required for HD1080 video SDI formats. 1280 x 800 recommended for HD720 video SDI formats. 2560 x 1600 required for 2K feature film formats. DVI-D displays generally do not support 720p50 or 1080p50 but most recent HDMI displays do.
Resolution via DisplayPort	None	1920 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 required for HD1080 video SDI formats. 1280 x 800 recommended for HD720 video SDI formats. 2560 x 1600 required for 2K feature film formats. DisplayPort displays generally do not support 720p50 or 1080p50 but most recent HDMI displays do.
Capturing from copy-protected HDMI sources	The HDMI input of a display must accept either: • 1920 x 1080 for HD1080 video SDI formats or • 1280 x 720 for HD720 video SDI formats A Full HD display should be considered if pixel for pixel video is desired as other HDMI displays present at a lower resolution.	The HDMI input of a display must accept either: • 1920 x 1080 for HD1080 video SDI formats or • 1280 x 720 for HD720 video SDI formats A Full HD display should be considered if pixel for pixel video is desired as other HDMI displays present at a lower resolution.
Refresh Frame Rate for DVI	Nominal 60Hz, however 48 to 75 Hz recommended.	Nominal 60Hz, however 48 to 75 Hz recommended.

HDLink Pro DVI	Convert dual link SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI to DVI and HDMI.	£325
HDLink Pro 3D DisplayPort	Convert dual link and 3D SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI to DisplayPort and HDMI 3D.	£325
HDLink Optical Fiber	Convert dual link SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI and optical fiber to DVI and HDMI.	£515