Ensemble Designs BrightEye 83 HDMI to 3G / HD / SD SDI Converter - Manual (Page 4)

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83 and 83-F HDMI to 3G/HD/SD SDI Converters
Product Overview
BrightEye 83 and BrightEye 83-F convert HDMI to 3G, HD or SD SDI. These units are convenient
for broadcast video cameras and other sources with an HDMI output. BrightEye 83 and 83-F pass
embedded audio and support all 8 audio channels on the HDMI input.
BrightEye 83 converts HDMI to standard definition video signals and 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high
definition signals.
BrightEye 83-F presents both electrical and optical serial digital outputs The optical output can drive
single mode fiber to a distance of 20 kilometers. With an optical launch power attenuator, multi-mode
fiber can also be used.
Signal monitoring is provided on the front panel of the unit, and through the included BrightEye Mac
and BrightEye PC software.
In compliance with the licensing restrictions on HDCP encrypted material, BrightEye 83 and 83-F
cannot convert encrypted signals to SDI form.
A glossary of commonly used video terms is provided at the end of this user guide.
Capabilities Overview for BrightEye 83 and BrightEye 83-F
• HDMI to 3G, HD and SD SDI Converter
• Optical and Electrical SDl Outputs with BrightEye 83-F
• Use with Cameras and Other Sources that have an HDMI Output
• Passes Embedded Audio
• Supports all 8 Audio Channels on the HDMI Input
• Intuitive Front Panel Indicators
• Easy-to-use Mac and PC User Interface
• Rackmountable
• 5-Year Warranty and Free Software Upgrades
Free Software Upgrades Forever
BrightEye Mac/PC software is included with each unit at no charge. Use BrightEye Mac/PC software to
monitor and control a single BrightEye unit or any number of units connected to a USB hub. BrightEye
Mac/PC software is not required as the BrightEye 83 and 83-F front panel controls are intuitive and
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:
www.ensembledesigns.com/support/brighteye-support/brighteye-software