The HI5 converts SDI or HD-SDI to HDMI for driving HDMI monitors. Embedded SDI/HD-SDI audio is supported in the HDMI output allowing a convenient single cable audio/video connection. The HI5 provides 2 Channel RCA style audio outputs for separate audio monitoring if needed. The HI5 also provides a looping SDI/HD-SDI output useful for connecting additional equipment, or for “daisy chaining” multiple monitors to the same SDI-HD-SDI source.

Key Features:-

• SDI/HD-SDI to HDMI
  
• Full HDMI support including embedded audio
  
• Additional 2 Channel RCA jack audio output
  
• Equalised looping SDI/HD-SDI output
  
• HDMI cable included

The HD10MD3 is a miniature digital downconverter for converting HD-SDI video to standard definition SDI and analog component/composite video. The HD10MD3 uses a full 10-bit data path and multi-point interpolation to produce broadcast quality downconverted video. In addition, the HD10MD3 converts either 1080p24 or 1080p24sf to 59.94 Hz output video using the standard 3:2 pulldown technique. The output can be formatted for either 4:3 or 16:9 standard definition monitors. Four-channel input embedded HD-SDI audio is passed to the SDI output.

Key Features:-

• Low Cost Digital HD Downconverter
  
• Dual rate HD-SDI/SDI Input
  
• HD-SDI/SDI Outputs
  
• Multi-Standard Input Including 1080p24/sf
  
• 10-bit Data Path, Multi-Point Interpolation
  
• Configurable for 16:9 or 4:3 Output
  
• 4:3 Safe-Zone Graticule
  
• Dipswitch User Configuration

Featuring a flexible "everything in, everything out" architecture, the FS1 can simultaneously work with both HD and SD video—all in full 10-bit Broadcast quality video and 24-bit audio. The FS1 supports virtually any input or output, analog or digital, HD or SD. The FS-1 can up- or down-convert between SD and HD, and provide simultaneous HD and SD outputs. Cross-conversions between HD formats are also supported, with simultaneous output of both formats. For audio, the FS1 supports 8-channel AES, Balanced analog, or embedded audio with full flexibility. The FS-1 supports closed captioning and the conversion of closed captioning between SD and HD formats. The FS-1 is also network ready, supporting SNMP monitoring and web-based remote control.

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The ADA4 is a 4-channel converter that can be configured as a 4-channel A/D, a 4-channel D/A, 2-channel A/D and 2-channel D/A, or an AES Synchroniser . The ADA4 can accept a AES11, word clock or video sync/colour black reference input for synchronisation. Reference input and synchronisation are automatic. Audio levels are configurable via dipswitch control.

Key Features:-

• Simultaneous A/D and D/A, or AES Synchroniser
  
• Fulltime AES11 low jitter reference output
  
• Up to 4 channels of balanced analog to AES/EBU audio
  
• Up to 4 channels of AES/EBU to balanced analog audio
  
• Supplied XLR breakout cable
  
• AES11/Word clock/Tri-level Sync/Colour Black Reference Loop
  
• Adjustable Audio Levels
  
• Sample Rate Conversion Between 96KHz and 48KHz
  
• Dipswitch configuration
  5-18VDC Power

The HD5DA is a miniature, low cost, 1x4 HD-SDI distribution amplifier/repeater. Featuring four separately buffered HD-SDI outputs, the HD5DA provides automatic input cable equalisation to 100 metres and automatically adapts to 143, 177, 270, 360 Mb, and 1.5 Gb.

Key Features:-

• Compact HD-SDI Distribution
  
• Four Separately Buffered Serial HD Outputs
  
• Auto Equalisation
  
• Acts as a Low Cost Repeater
  
• Automatic Multi-Standard
  
• Miniature Size

The HD10DA is a miniature, low-cost 1x6 SD/HD (dual-rate) re-clocking distribution amplifier. Featuring six separately buffered HD-SDI outputs, the HD10DA provides automatic input cable re-clocking and equalisation to 125 metres.

Key Features:-

• Compact SD/HD Distribution
  
• Six Separately Buffered Outputs
  
• Miniature Size
  
• 125m HD cable equalisation (1694 coax)
  
• HD-SDI or SDI input, auto sensing
  
• Bi-colour LED indication of input lock and rate
  
• Passes all ancillary data
  
• +5-18V power supply
  
• No dipswitches or configuration required

The RD20DA is a multi-standard, 2-channel, 1x4 and 1x3 SDI Distribution Amplifier. The SDI input is re-clocked and equalised to 300 meters of cable. In addition, the multi-standard feature allows the RD20DA to automatically adapt to 143, 177, 270, or 360 Mb SDI inputs.

Key Features:-

• 2 Channel Re-Clocking, Equalising SDI Distribution Amplifier
  
• 1x3, 1x4 SDI Outputs
  
• Multi-Standard: 143/177/270/360 Mb

The AJA Video R44E provides four composite analog monitoring outputs from four separate SDI inputs. Each channel has a separate D/A converter with a 10-bit DAC and 8-bit broadcast encoding. Values below black and above white are not clipped. Each channel has a test pattern generator with separate user selectable blanking controls. The R44E also features automatic NTSC or PAL configuration. It fits the AJA R-Series Rack Mount Frames as well as other standard industry frames.

Key Features:-

• 4 Channel SDI to NTSC/PAL Converter
  
• 4 Separate SDI Inputs
  
• 4 Separate Composite Analog Outputs
  
• Built In Test Pattern
  
• Configurable Pedestal
  
• 40 Channels of Conversion in 2 RU

The FSG Frame Sync/Genlock Module is an optional upgrade to AJA's R20 series encoders and decoders. The FSG Module provides user-adjustable output timing relative to an external sync reference. Also, a delay mode provides adjustable delay with respect to the video input. In addition to the frame sync and delay functions, when installed on AJA R20-series encoders, the FSG Module allows the encoder to Genlock to an external reference

Key Features:-

• Optional Frame Sync R20CE, R20D, and R20AD
  
• External or Input Timing Reference
  
• Full Output Timing Adjustment
  
• Passes Vertical Interval Data
  
• 10-bit Data Path

The R20CE SDI to Analog Video Converter provides excellent quality 10-bit conversion of SDI to component and composite video formats simultaneously. The 4 analog outputs are user configurable to NTSC/PAL, YC (S-Video), YPbPr (SMPTE, EBU-N10), Betacam, or RGB. The component and composite outputs are completely independent including optimum chroma filtering for each and independent pedestal configuration. The R20CE also features an exclusive PLL jitter filter/memory to reduce the effects of SDI jitter on the output analog video. This feature, along with the precision 4x oversampled D/A filter, provides the highest quality analog outputs - including very low phase noise in composite outputs. The optional FSG (Frame Sync/Genlock) Module allows genlock to an external reference with full timing adjustment. Without the FSG Module, the reference input provides colour frame timing. The R20CE fits the AJA R-Series Rack Mount Frames, as well as other common industry frames.

Key Features:-

• Excellent Quality 10-Bit Universal D/A Conversion
  
• Full 10-Bit Data Path, 4x Oversampling
  
• SDI Input, 2 Re-Clocked, Loop-Through SDI Outputs
  
• Simultaneous Component & Composite Analog Outputs
  
• YPbPr, Betacam, or RGB Component Formats
  
• NTSC or PAL Composite Formats
  
• Digital Noise Reduction
  
• Optional Frame Synchroniser Allows Genlock to Reference, Full Timing Adjustment

The R20AD provides excellent quality, 10-bit conversion of component or composite analog video video to SDI. The R20AD accepts YPbPr (SMTE, EBU-N10), Betacam, or RGB component inputs and NTSC/PAL or YC (S-Video) composite inputs. The R20AD features a 3 Line Adaptive Comb Filter for high quality decoding of composite sources. The comb filter can be switched to 2 line or notch modes for minimum delay requirements. The R20AD also accommodates the optional FSG card (Frame Sync) offering choices for synchronising the output video relative to an external reference or the input video. NTSC/PAL configuration is automatic. Video format, AGC, H/V blanking, and pedestal are all user configurable.

Key Features:-

• Excellent Quality, 10-bit, Universal A/D Conversion
  
• Component, Composite, or YC Analog Input
  
• 3 Line Adaptive Comb Filter
  
• Full 10-bit Data Path, 2x Oversampling
  
• YPbPr, Betacam, or RGB Component Formats
  
• NTSC or PAL Composite Formats
  
• AGC Mode
  
• 4 SDI Outputs
  
• Optional Frame Synchroniser

• Optional Frame Sync R20CE, R20D, and R20AD
  
• External or Input Timing Reference
  
• Full Output Timing Adjustment
  
• Passes Vertical Interval Data
  
• 10-bit Data Path

The R20DA is a multi-format, 1x8 SDI Distribution Amplifier. The SDI input is re-clocked and equalised to 300 meters of cable. In addition, the multi-standard feature allows the R20DA to automatically adapt to 143, 177, 270 or 360 Mb SDI inputs.

Key Features:-

• Re-Clocking, Equalising SDI DA
  
• SDI Input
  
• 8 SDI Outputs
  
• Multi-Standard

The RH10DA is a multi-standard Dual Rate 1x8 SDI/HD-SDI Distribution Amplifier. The input is re-clocked and equalised to 100/300 meters (HD/SD) of coax cable. The RH10DA automatically configures to 143, 177, 270, 360mb, or 1.485gb SDI inputs. The re-clock function can be by-passed with an on-board jumper.

Key Features:-

• Dual Rate HD-SDI/SDI
  
• Equalising and Re-clocking, 8 outputs
  
• Automatic Input configuration

The RD10MD is a 10-bit broadcast-quality dual HD down converter. Channels 1 and 2 are fully independent. Channel 1 has 2 re-clocked HD/SD-SDI outputs, and channel 2 has 1. Both channel 1 and 2 have 2 down-converted outputs, which can be independently configured as SDI or composite analog. All HD formats are supported, including 24p/psf with 3:2 pulldown. The SD output can be formatted for either 4:3 or 16:9 monitors. For 4:3 monitors, both letterbox and crop modes are supported. The RD10MD is also dual-rate (HD/SD) and will support SDI inputs. The RD10MD is compatible with AJA's FR1 or FR2 frames.

Key Features:-

• Dual independent channel HD to SD down conversion
  
• Re-clocking HD-SDI/SDI input loop outputs
  
• Multi-standard HD-SDI or SDI input
  
• SDI and composite analog outputs
  
• 3/2 pulldown for 23.98/24 Hz p/psf inputs
  
• Full 10-bit data path, multi-point interpolation
  
• Configurable for 16:9 or 4:3 monitors
  
• Letterbox and crop modes
  
• 4:3 safe-zone graticule

The RH10UC is a 10-bit SD to HD up-converter. Using motion-adaptive de-interlacing and high quality digital scalers, the RH10UC provides excellent Broadcast quality HD video from SD sources. Output HD video is selectable between 720p and 1080I formats. 4:3 to 16:9 aspect ratio conversion is selectable between 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9 crop, 16:9 anamorphic, and 16:9 zoom. Input SD ITU Rec. 601 colour space is converted to ITU Rec. 709. The RH10UC passes 8 channel embedded audio with a compensating delay. Additionally, the RH10UC can operate as a stand-alone HD or SD Frame Synchroniser. The RH10UC is compatible with AJA's FR1 or FR2 frames.

Features:

• Broadcast-Quality 10-bit SD to HD Upconverter
  
• Motion-adaptive de-interlacing
  
• Frame Synchroniser function with Genlock input
  
• Selectable aspect ratio conversion
  
• Selectable HD output format
  
• HD-SDI or SDI stand-alone Frame synchroniser modes

The FR1 and FR2 mounting frames provide high-density rackmount solutions for AJA's R-Series modules. The FR1 is a 1 RU frame with 4 slots; the FR2 is a 2 RU frame with 10 slots. Both frames feature high-capacity power supplies with no power restrictions for any module combination. Also, both frames feature multi-fan forced-air cooling, which provides ample cooling capacity without the need for an empty rack space above the units. Both frames feature optional redundant power supplies - the FR2's power supplies are easily changed from the front of the unit. Also, both the FR1 and FR2 feature a frame colour black reference input that is distributed to all slots.

The D5DA is a multi-format, 1x4 re-clocking SDI Distribution Amplifier. The D5DA can be used as a low cost SDI DA or repeater. The SDI input is re-clocked and equalised to 300 metres of cable. In addition, the multi-standard feature allows the D5DA to automatically adapt to 143, 177, 270, or 360Mb SDI inputs.

Features:

• Compact 1x4 Re-Clocking SDI Distribution Amplifier
  
• Low Cost
  
• Automatic Multi-Standard
  
• Useful as a Repeater

The D4E SDI Encoder provides the lowest cost all-digital conversion of SDI to analog NTSC or PAL. The D4E is useful for monitoring, level and phase checking, dubbing etc. The D4E automatically adapts to NTSC or PAL video standards and outputs analog NTSC (525 line inputs) or PAL (625 line inputs). Pedestal and narrow/wide H/V blanking are user configurable via dip-switches. The D4E encodes the full dynamic range of input video. Levels below black and above white are not clipped.

Features:

• Lowest Cost SDI to NTSC/PAL Available
  
• 1 SDI Input, 2 Composite/YC Analog Outputs
  
• Automatic NTSC/PAL Selection
  
• Built-In Test Pattern
  
• Ultra Miniature Size

The D5CE provides low cost, all digital conversion of SDI to either composite or component analog video. Three analog BNC outputs are user configurable to cover a wide range of format combinations including 3 composite, 1 composite and Y/C, YPbPr (SMPTE, EBU-N10), Betacam, or RGB. The D5CE also features a re-clocked, loop-through SDI output. The D5CE automatically adapts to NTSC or PAL video standards. Pedestal and narrow/wide H/V blanking are user configurable via dip-switches.

Features:

• Low Cost SDI to
• Component or Composite Analog
  
• User Selectable Composite/YC or Component Outputs
  
• YPbPr, Betacam, or RGB Component Formats
  
• Re-Clocked loop through SDI Output
  
• Automatic NTSC/PAL Selection
  
• User Selectable Vertical/Horizontal Blanking

The D10AD provides excellent quality 10-bit conversion of component or composite analog video to SDI. The D10AD accepts YPbPr (SMPTE, EBU-N10), Betacam, or RGB component inputs and NTSC/PAL or YC (S-Video) composite inputs. The D10AD features a 3 Line Adaptive Comb Filter for high quality decoding of composite sources. The comb filter can be switched to 2 line or notch modes for minimum delay requirements. NTSC/PAL configuration is automatic. Video format, AGC, and pedestal are all user configurable via dipswitches.

Features:

• Excellent Quality 10-bit Universal A/D Conversion
  
• Component, Composite or YC Analog Input
  
• Full 10-bit Data Path, 2x Oversampling
  
• YPbPr, Betacam, or RGB Component Formats
  
• NTSC or PAL Composite Formats
  
• AGC Mode
  
• 4 SDI Outputs with EDH
  
• Colour Bar Generator
  
• Low Cost

The D10CEA converts SDI video with embedded audio to component or composite analog video and 4 Channel balanced analog audio. The video outputs can be configured as YPbPr (Betacam or SMPTE/EBU-N10), RGB, composite or YC (S-Video). The analog audio outputs can be wired in a balanced or unbalanced configuration. The 4 audio channels can be selected from group 1-4. Audio and video output connections are available on a 25 pin "D" subminiature connector (breakout cable supplied). All video/audio configuration is done by external dipswitch selection. This versatile, low-cost, miniature monitoring solution also outputs two re-clocked loop-through SDI outputs.

Features:

• Digital to Analog Audio and Video Converter
  
• SDI with Embedded Audio Input
  
• Component or Composite Video Outputs
  
• 4 Channel Balanced Audio Output
  
• 2 Re-Clocked, Loop-Through SDI Outputs
  
• Selectable Audio Channel Pair/Group