Decimator DECIMATOR 2 Miniature 3G/HD/SD-SDI to HDMI Converter

TecNec offers the Decimator 2, a low cost miniature HDMI converter. This unit from Decimator Design simultaneously scales (3G/HD/SD)-SDI to both HDMI and NTSC/PAL with De-Embedded analog audio.

Decimator 2 Features:

• Auto detects 3G, HD or SD (26 Formats in total) and can handle switching of synchronous sources
• Simultaneous scaling on both the HDMI and Composite outputs with a maximum delay of 1 input frame
• HDMI output with optional full scaling and aspect ratio conversion.
• Down-converted Composite output:
  • NTSC or PAL isselectable for 3G/HD inputs
  • SD will be passed unchanged
• Low latency 3G/HD to SD Down-conversion with ARC (Aspect Ratio Conversion) of either:
  • i) 16:9 to 16:9 Anamorphic
  • ii) 16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox
  • iii) 16:9 to 4:3 CentreCut (Crop to 4:3)
• Full 10-bit data path and multipoint interpolation
• 16 times over-sampling for Composite Output
• Passes EIA-708/608 Closed Captions to the Composite Output
• Full 16-Channel Audio metering displayed on the HDMI output with:
  • Any of the 4 audio groups individually selectable
  • Vertical or Horizontal Bars
  • AES/EBU, VU, Extended VU, BBC, EBU, DIN and NORDIC Scales
  • Bar & Float, Bar only or Float only
  • Transparency adjustment
  • Separate Bar and Float Ballistics control
  • Adjustable Reference level
  • Red,Yellow and Green Range adjustment
  • Bar thickness adjustment
  • Margin adjustment
• De-Embedded Analogue Audio is output on 2 x RCA connectors at -10dBu = -20dBFS.
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI Active Loop-Through Output
• Adjustable Graticules Generator displayed on the HDMI output with:
  • Separate enables for Safe Action, Safe Title and Centre Cross
  • Adjustable position for either Safe Action or Safe Title
  • Adjustable colors for Safe Action, Safe Title and Centre Cross
• Text Overlays displayed on the HDMI output with:
• Adjustable Foreground and Background colors
• Adjustable 16 character text
• Current input format status
• External Dipswitch Configuration
• USB port for control and firmware updates
• Locking DC Power Socket
• The following is also included with the unit: Power Supply, HDMI Cable, USB Cable and Mounting Bracket

Decimator 2 Specifications:

• Video Formats:
  • 3G:SMPTE 424M @ 2.97 and 2.967Gb/s
    • 1080p @ 60/59.94/50Hz
  • HD:SMPTE 292M/274M/296M @ 1.485 and 1.435Gb/s
    • 1080i @60/59.94/50Hz
    • 1080p/psf @ 30/29.97/25/24/23.98Hz
    • 720p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98Hz
  • SD:SMPTE 259M @ 270Mb/s
  • 625i50
  • 525i59.94
• DIP Switch Controls:
  • NTSC or PAL Selection
  • SD Pedestal
  • Crop 16:9 to 4:3
  • 16:9 or 4:3 Aspect Selection
  • Stereo Pair selection for RCA Analogue Audio
  • HDMI Output format select
• Inputs:
  • (3G/HD/SD)-SDI 10-bit
  • Conditional Maximum Equalization cable length of 400M for SDI, 200M forHD-SDI and 100M 3G-SDI using Belden 1694A
• Outputs:
  • HDMI
  • SD-Composite
  • 1 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI Active Loop-Through
  • 2 x RCA for De-embedded Analogue Audio (20dBFS=-10dBu)
• LED Status:
  • Power
  • Signal Lock
• Power:
  • +5V to +24V DC, ~5 Watts
  • Positive Centre Pin
• Dimensions: 3.5” x 2.8” x 0.9” (90 x 71 x 23 mm)