Product overview, Capabilities overview for brighteye 81, Free software upgrades for the life of the product – Ensemble Designs BrightEye 81 3G / HD / SD SDI to HDMI Converter User Manual
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3G/HD/SD SDI to HDMI Converter
Product Overview
Use BrightEye 81 to convert 3G, HD or SD SDI video feeds to HDMI. Convenient for feeding a video
monitor, BrightEye 81 provides a reliable way to achieve confidence monitoring in post and
broadcast applications.
BrightEye 81 supports 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition video signals, and standard definition
signals. The HDMI output is not HDCP encrypted.
For facilities using 3G, the issue of monitoring the signal becomes a challenge. A 3G video signal can
be easily viewed via the HDMI output of BrightEye 81.
BrightEye 81 also functions as a Dual Link to HDMI and 3G SDI converter. When the input is
Dual Link 4:4:4, the BrightEye 81 provides two identical SDI outputs that are the 3G Level B version of
the input video, and the HDMI output is HD 4:4:4.
Signal monitoring and control is provided through the included BrightEye Mac or PC software.
Note: A glossary of commonly used video terms is provided at the end of this user guide.
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye 81
• 3G, HD and SD SDI to HDMI Converter
• Use with Video Monitors that have HDMI Input
• Dual Link to HDMI Converter
• Dual Link to 3G SDI Converter
• Use with HD or SD Signals
• Passes Embedded Audio
Free Software Upgrades for the Life of the Product
BrightEye Mac or PC software is included with each unit at no charge. Use BrightEye Ma or PC software
to monitor and control a single BrightEye unit or any number of units connected to a USB hub.
BrightEye Mac or PC software is not required as the BrightEye 81 front panel indicators provide signal
monitoring. You can choose what type of monitoring and control is best for your facility.
BrightEye software is easily upgraded through the unit’s USB port. Software upgrades are available at
no charge for the life of the product and are conveniently downloadable at the following link:
-support/brighteye-software