Cobalt Digital BLUE BOX GROUP HDMI-To-SDI HDMI-to-3G_HD_SD-SDI - Manual

The BlueBox™ HDMI-To-SDI Converter (hereinafter “BlueBox™ HDMI>SDI”) provides a
small “throwdown” package that offers HDMI to 3G/HD/SD-SDI conversion, with direct
conversion from HDMI to SDI SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 425M. True conversion to
1080p5994/50 SDI is available when using an HDMI source containing 1080p5994/50
content. The supported HDMI input formats are listed below:
Note: For all formats, only 10-bit protocols are supported.
Note: BlueBox™ HDMI>SDI does not perform format cross, up, or down-conversions.
The unit receives its DC power from either connecting its USB port to associated equipment,
or by the supplied AC adapter.
Connecting BlueBox™ HDMI > SDI
1 Connect BlueBox™ Analog>SDI to DC power using either or both the USB port or the
supplied AC adapter. Dual source (simultaneous) use provides power redundancy.
Note: USB connection derives only DC operating power from USB port. This connection
does not provide remote control or monitoring.
2. Connect HDMI input and SDI output(s). This provides the basic conversion connections.
Other connections do not require termination if unused.
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• 1920 x 1080p50/5994/60
4:2:2 (SMPTE 425M (3G))
• 720 x 480i5994
(SD-NTSC)
• 1920 x 1080i50/5994/60
1920 x 1080p2398/24/25/2997/30
1920 x 1080psf25/2997/30
1280 x 720p50/5994/60
• 720 x 576i50
(SD-PAL)
HDMI-To-SDI Converter
HDMI-to-3G/HD/SD-SDI with Audio Embedder
HDMI
Decode
SDI
Drivers
Audio
Embed Audio
ADC
HDMI IN
SDI OUT
AN-AUD
IN (L/R)
SDI OUT