Contemporary Research ATSC-SDI 4 - HDTV Tuner SDI

ITEM #: CRC-ATSC-SDI4 MFG #: ATSC-SDI 4

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ATSC-SDI 4 - Overview

The ATSC-SDI 4 is the first HDTV Tuner that features a native HD-SDI port, as well as MPEG2 and MPEG4 decoding. It is controllable via RS-232, IP, and IR commands. An onboard Web page enables remote Web control. A new menu-driven display simplifies setup, and a front-panel USB port makes firmware updates a snap. The new compact enclosure allows mounting of two tuners in a single rack space.

The integral HD-SDI output allows inclusion of 708/608 captioning, choice of AES stereo or AC-3 audio, and scaled output set to a constant 1080p, 1080i, 720p, or 480i resolution.

A universal TV tuner, the ATSC-SDI 4 can receive both analog and digital channels, in ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM formats. Using an optional RF switcher, the tuner can switch between Antenna and Cable feeds.

This unit includes a universal rack mount kit, which is a combination of the RK1 & RK2EZ that will allow you to mount the unit into a 1RU or 2RU slot in your Rack right out of the box.

  • Features:

    • Tunes analog and digital channels in ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM formats
    • An HD-SDI port outputs the tuned program, with captioning and V-Chip data, scaled to a set resolution up to 1080p
    • Component, and composite video ports, as well as stereo, and digital coax and TOSlink optical audio ports
    • New update - User can set 1080i/720p for 60 or 59.94 Hz, 1080p fixed to 60 Hz
    • Dolby 5.1 or PCM/Variable PCM digital audio formats for digital audio ports
    • HD-SDI selectable to pass through Dolby 5.1 as AC-3 or decode to stereo AES audio
    • Front-panel text and onscreen menus for tuner setup
    • Web page for remote setup and control
    • Supports dual Air/Cable tuning with optional RF switch
    • 608 and 708 closed captioning embedded in SDI output
    • Internal scaler displays all channels at selected resolution
    • Rack-mountable in 1RU, two across
    • Full ASCII 2-way RS-232/Telnet commands, AMX, Crestron, and RTI modules available, discrete IR and Wired IR commands
    • RS-232 can be daisy-chained to control up to 9 tuners from a single RS-232 port, or control any number of tuners via Ethernet
    • Field updatable for control and HD processing firmware via front and rear USB
    • Meets RoHS and California energy-saving standards
    • Includes HD2-RC IR remote and 12 VDC power supply
    • Options for single and dual rack mounts, stereo mixer/amplifier, external RF-AB RF switch
     
  • Specifications:

    • Physical
    • 8.5" [216mm] wide x 1.75" [44mm] height (1RU) x 8.0" [203mm] deep
    • 2.25 lbs [1 kg]
    • 1RU Rack mounting for one or two units side-by-side (RK1, RK2EZ)
    • For HRF Half-Racks, use the RK2EZ kit to mount each tuner
    • RoHS compliant and energy-efficiency meets new California standards

    • Tuning
    • Cable/RF input, switchable with optional RF-AB RF A-B Switch
    • Type: ATSC, NTSC and Clear QAM
    • DTV Standards: (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
    • Aspect Ratio: Adjustable, variety of modes for 16:9 and 4:3 broadcasts
    • Captioning: Analog and Digital, set by program for size, font, and attributes
    • Favorites: Favorite channel menu
    • Lock: Parental option for channels and/or rating

    • Front Panel
    • Power , Menu, Setup and Select buttons
    • Up and Down (Channel Up and Down) buttons
    • Left and Right (Volume Up and Down) buttons
    • Text Display, white text on blue LCD, channel and setup information
    • IR Sensor
    • Mini USB Port for control and drag-and-drop firmware updates

    • Back Panel
    • RF Input: Air/Cable, `F', female, 75 ohm impedance, -10 to 25 dBmV typical
    • Supports dual Cable and Air tuning with optional RF-AB RF A-B Switch
    • New digital RF tuning for improved sensitivity

    • Digital Outputs
    • HD-SDI: Embedded stereo AES or Dolby 5.1 audio, Dolby 5.1 selectable to pass through as AC-3 or decoded to stereo AES audio, includes 708/608 captioning data
    • Native channel resolution or scale to fixed resolution (1080p/1080i/720p/480i)
    • Set HD refresh rates to 1080p 60Hz, 1080i/720p 59.94 or 60 Hz
    • Digital Audio: Coax and TOSlink optical output, Dolby 5.1, PCM, or PCM variable

    • AV Outputs
    • Simultaneous with HD output
    • Component: RCA Pr, Pb, Y outputs follow SDI settings
    • Composite Video: RCA female jack
    • Audio L and R: 2 stereo RCA female jacks, variable level

    • Control
    • Ethernet RJ-45 10/100: Telnet/ UDP control, Web pages (option for password protection)
    • RS-232: DB-9 male, RS-232 data link to control system
    • 300 to 19,200 baud (9600 default), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
    • IR: 3.5 mm stereo input for external IR sensor or wired IR, discrete codes available
    • Air/Cable: 3.5 mm output to operate the RF-AB RF A-B Switch

    • Power
    • 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive)
    • 1 A maximum, 11 to 14 VDC, 12 VDC typical
     
  • Item Includes:

    • HD2-RC IR Remote
    • Switching power supply, 1.5 A 12 VDC, option for 8A supply for up to 4 tuners
     

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