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MD-2U-4001

HD Up Converter with Analog to Digital Conversion

features:
  • Upconverts NTSC Composite and SD-SDI to HD-SDI
  • Advanced 32 Tap Filter
  • Integrated A-to-D for Video and Audio
  • Variable Vertical and Horizontal Edge Enhancement
  • Auto Adaptive 2D/3D NTSC Comb Filter
  • Ultra-Low Delay Mode – Under 5 Milliseconds
functions:
  • Built-in Frame Synchronizer
  • Analog and Digital Audio Embedding
  • 10-bit Video Sampling with SD to HD Color Space Conversion
  • Selectable 1080i or 720p Output
  • Per-Channel Audio Gain Control
  • Component Color Level and Phase Controls
applications:
  • Convert SD Archives for HD Programs
  • Adapt SD-only Specialty Cameras
  • Access SD Transport Links
  • Share Content Between SD and HD Broadcasts
datasheet:
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High-Quality HD Upconverter Supports NTSC and SD Video plus Analog and Digital Audio Embedding



Description

The MD-2U-4001 Upconverter provides high quality conversion of NTSC composite (EIA-RS170A) signals or SD-SDI (SMPTE259M) signals to the common HD-SDI (SMPTE292M) video format. Two AES/EBU digital audio, two channels of analog audio and the embedded SD audio can be selected and embedded into the HD-SDI output.

Powerful signal processing capabilities allow the MD-2U-4001 to produce high quality HD signals from a wide variety of SD and NTSC sources. Built-in analog to digital converters for both NTSC video and analog audio provide high quality signals, due to adaptive 2D/3D comb fi ltering, 10 bit video resolution and 48kHz/24 bit audio sampling. Individual video component gain controls allow precise color correction settings, and NTSC phase control provides accurate hue rendition. Other video processing controls include aspect ratio control, vertical and horizontal detail enhancement, coring and SD to HD colorimetry conversion. Per-channel audio delay and gain control circuits support maximum flexibility and compatibility with video signals that are processed through the built-in frame synchronizer.

The MD-2U-4001 Up Converter resides in the MD2000 Series Multi-purpose Frames and the MD-003 1RU Hybrid Frame. Dual redundant power supplies and controller card with remote management software ensures that the system can be controlled and monitored locally and remotely. The MD2000 Series Frames are available as 16 slot/2RU chassis, 2 slot/1RU half rack chassis and 4 slot/1RU MD-003 hybrid chassis (houses up to two MD2000 Series and two MD-003 Series modules.)

Specifications

Specifications

General Specifications
Inputs: SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) 525i/59.94Hz with 4 channels of embedded audio 1xBNC
  NTSC Composite Analog Video (EIA-RS170A) 1xBNC
  AES/EBU Digital Audio (AES-3id-1995) 2xBNC
  Analog Audio 2 x 3-wire (2 channels)
  NTSC Black Burst (EIA-RS170A) 1 x BNC (on frame) 1 x BNC (on frame)
Outputs: HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) 1080i/59.94Hz or 720P/59.94Hz 2 x BNC
  SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) Active Loop 1 x BNC
Physical
Size: 2RU Module / Occupies 2 chassis slots  
Power Consumption 30 watts Max.  
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +40°C  
System Specifications
Filters: 32 Line x 32 TAP FIR Filter for Horizontal and Vertical Expansion
Minimum Delay: Field Delay Mode : 1080i:683H / 720P:905H Minimum Delay Mode: 1080i:150H / 190H : 720P
Video Inputs SD-SDI Inputs NTSC Composite Analog Input
Input Impedance 75 Ohm Unbalanced 75 Ohm Unbalanced
Return Loss 15dB Min. @ 5Mhz - 270Mhz 32dB Min. @ 60Hz - 4Mhz
Max Cable Length 200m 8281/5C-2V or equivalent 200m 8281/5C-2V or equivalent
Outputs SD-SDI Active Loop HD-SDI Output
Signal Amplitude 800mVp-p ±10% @ 75ohm load 800mVp-p ±10% @ 75ohm load
Rise/Fall Time <1.5ns [20-80% of Amplitude] <270ps [20-80% of Amplitude]
DC Offset 0.0 ±0.5V 0.0 ±0.5V
Analog Inputs Analog Audio AES/EBU Digital Audio
Input Impedance 600 Ohm Balanced 75 Ohm Unbalanced
Return Loss   >25dB (0.1MHz–6.144MHz)
Max. Cable Length   300m of 5C-2V Coax Cable or equivalent
Base Level 0dBm or +4dBm switchable  
Max. Input Level +24 dBm  
SNR >80dB (50Hz–16kHz)  
Frequency Response ±0.3dB (50Hz–16kHz, 1kHz ref.)  
Sampling 48 kHz / 24 bits  
Network Management
Interface 10 BaseT via Controller Card  
Control & Monitoring Media Links control & monitoring software  

Ordering

Ordering Information

Model Number Description
MD-2U-4001 HD Up Converter with NTSC composite and SD-SDI inputs and additional Analog and Digital audio embedding

All the MD2000 boards including this MD-2U-4001 board are Hot-Swappable without affecting operations of the other boards.

All specifications are subject to change without notice by Media Links. HD270 Coax, HD-GigE, MD-003, MD2000, MD6000, MD6100R, MD-003STM, MD-003VidMod, MD-2U-4001, MD-2U-4002, MD-003ETH, and MD-003GETR are trademarks of Media LInks Inc.