AJA HD10MD4 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Features

HD10MD4 Mini-Converter v1.1 www.aja.com
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
The AJA HD10MD4 is a miniature digital downconverter for converting HD-SDI video to
standard definition SDI and analog component or composite video. The HD10MD4 uses
a full 10-bit data path and multi-point interpolation to produce excellent quality down-
converted video. In addition, the HD10MD4 converts 23.98 to a 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. For 4:3 monitors, the output can be formatted for
either the Letterbox or Crop modes. The HD10MD4 can also receive SD video and output
a different aspect ratio. The HD10MD4 simultaneously passes video to both the SDI and
analog outputs. Eight channels of embedded audio channel can also be passed to the
SDI output.
Features
• Broadcast-Quality HD to SD down conversion
• Multi-Standard
•Dual-rate HD-SD/SDI input
• HD-SDI input: SMPTE 292 HD-SDI digital video
• 1080i 50, 59.94
• 1080PsF: 23.98, 25, 29.97
• 1080p: 23.98, 25, 29.97
• 720p: 50, 59.94
• HD-SDI outputs: Equalized and buffered copy of input
• SD-SDI output: SMPTE 259 SDI digital video
• Analog outputs: Component or Composite video (10 bit)
• External DIP switch and Mini-Config configuration