Conversion Tools
As you intergrate your facility towards a fully HD environment, you will wish to keep much of your
still-functional, legacy equipment active. Coverter tools will permit you to move toward state-of-the-art
production while keeping your analog components in the system.

Decimator 2
Redbyte Designs
The Decimator 2 auto detects 3G, HD or SD (26 formats are supported) and can handle switching of synchronous
sources. Low latency 3G/HD to SD Down-conversion with ARC (Aspect Ratio Conversion) of 16:9 to 16:9 Anamorphic,
16:9 to 4:3 Letterbox or 16:9 to 4:3 Center Cut (crop to 4:3). Also features SD Pass-through and full 10-bit data
path and multipoint interpolation. Mounting plate, HDMI cable, and USB cable are included. Measures 3" x 2.8" x
.9".

DataVideo DAC
50
The Datavideo DAC-50 is an HD/SD-SDI to Component/Composite Video Signal Converter with the ability to scale both up and down. The scaler converts HD/SD-SDI signals to either
HD component or SD composite in PAL mode (576/50i). The DAC-50 is housed in a rugged metal frame, making it durable
enough to endure even the roughest conditions.

Decimator MD- DUCC Multi-Definition Converter
• Auto detects 3G, HD or SD (26 Formats in
total) • Full 10-bit data path and multipoint
interpolation • Professional motion-adaptive
de-interlacing • True Down Up Cross conversion, allowing the conversion
between
any of the supported formats. Simply
select the output format
you require, no matter what the input
format is • Complete 16:9, 14:9 and 4:3 Aspect ratio
conversion support, with
individual selection for HD to HD, HD
to SD, SD to HD and SD to SD
conversions • Full 16-Channel Audio metering
with:
- Any of the 4 audio groups
individually selectable
- Vertical or Horizontal
Bars
- AES, VU, Extended VU, BBC, EBU, DIN
and NORDIC Scales
- Bar & Float, Bar only or Float
only
- Transparency
adjustment
- Separate Bar and Float Ballistics
control
- Adjustable Reference
level
- Red, Yellow and Green Range
adjustment
- Bar thickness
adjustment
- Margin
adjustment • Adjustable Graticules Generator
with:
- Separate enables for Safe Action,
Safe Title and Centre Cross
- Adjustable position for either Safe
Action or Safe Title
- Adjustable colours for Safe Action,
Safe Title and Centre Cross • Text Overlays with:
- Adjustable Foreground and Background
colours
- Adjustable 16 character
text
- Current input format
status • HDMI output • Selectable analog video from: 3 x CVBS / YPbPr /
RGB / CVBS & YC • 2 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI 10-bit outputs with audio from
input automatically
delayed and
passed • GPI on RJ-45 for Tallies • 3G/HD/SD-SDI Active Loop-Through
Output • De-Embedded audio can be output on 2 x RCA
connectors as either
AES or Analogue with adjustable
analogue audio level • LEDs for status and buttons for basic
configuration • USB port for control and firmware
updates • Locking DC Power Socket • The following is also included with the
unit:
- Power Supply, HDMI Cable, USB Cable
and Mounting Bracket

AV Toolbox
CS/SV to HDMI Up Converter

DataVideo
DAC-7
The DAC-7 Analog to SDI Converter from Datavideo converts component,
composite, and S-video input signals to SD-SDI video output. Supported audio inputs include
balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA. This unit also supports RS-232 connectivity for control. Its
unique design allows it to be mounted between the camera and your tripod to facilitate use and
management.
- It supports balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA audio input
- Control can be managed via RS-232 connectivity
- The converter can be mounted between the camera and your tripod to
facilitate its use
DataVideo
DAC-9

The DAC-9 HDMI to SDI Converter from Datavideo allows you to convert an incoming
HDMI signal to an SDI output signal. This enables signals from DV or HDV cameras to be used with
SDI switchers. This unit supports standard- and high-definition signals. Self-adhesive straps on
the back of the converter make it easy to attach to a tripod leg. A power adapter is included.
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