SDI to HDMI converter
Item no.: 1230804
Version 11/14
© Copyright 2014 by Conrad Electronic SE.
V1_1114_02_HK
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technical status at the time of printing.
Intended use
This product is designed to convert an SDI signal (Serial Digital Interface) into an HDMI signal. An SDI BNC
output is provided to output the SDI signal to another monitor. A power adapter is included for providing
power.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the
product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper
use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and
keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing L.L.C.
Delivery content
• SDI to HDMI converter
• Mains adapter
• Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing material
for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture,
flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any
accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.
• The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.
• Only use the power adapter included when a mains socket is used as the power source.
• Only connect the power adaptor to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before plugging
in the power adaptor, check whether the voltage stated on the power adaptor complies with the voltage
of your electricity supplier.
• Never connect or disconnect power adaptors if your hands are wet.
• Never unplug the power adaptor from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always use the grips on
the plug.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp edges.
• Always lay the cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a risk of injury.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the power adaptor from the mains socket during storms.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. The
condensation generated could destroy the product. The plug-in power supply unit also involves danger to
life by electric shock! Allow the product to reach room temperature before connecting it to the power supply
and putting it to use. This may take several hours.
• If the wall plug transformer is damaged, do not touch it; there is danger to life from electric shock! First,
switch off the mains voltage to the mains socket to which the wall plug transformer is connected (switch off
at the corresponding circuit breaker or remove the safety fuse, then switch off at the corresponding RCD
protective switch, so that all poles of the mains socket are disconnected). You can then unplug the wall
plug transformer from the mains socket. Dispose of the faulty wall plug transformer in an environmentally
friendly way; do not use it any more. Replace it with a wall plug transformer of the same design.
• It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms, must
be avoided under all circumstances.
b) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical
support service or other technical personnel.
Operating elements
1 SDI In socket
2 SDI Out socket
3 5V/DC, 2A socket
4 LED indicator light
5 HDMI Out socket
HDMI Out
5V/DC 2A
SDI In
SDI Out
1
2
HDMI Out
5V/DC 2A
SDI In
SDI Out
3
5
4
Operation
• The product has slots on the frame so that it can be secured to a wall. Use 4 suitable dowels and screws
(mounting material not included with the product).
• Turn off all the devices that you wish to connect before connecting any cables.
• Connect a coaxial cable with an SDI-BNC plug (e.g. from a surveillance camera) to the SDI In socket (1).
The product supports suitable coaxial cables with a length of up to 300 m.
• When required, connect a coaxial cable (75 ohms) with an SDI-BNC plug to the SDI Out socket (2) and
connect the other end of the coaxial cable to a monitor. Multiple monitors can be connected in series via
SDI Out.
• Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI Out (5) socket on the converter and the HDMI input on your playback
device (e.g. TV or projector).
• Connect the low voltage plug on the mains adapter included to the 5V/DC, 2A (3) socket on the converter.
• Connect the power adapter to a suitable mains socket. The red LED indicator light (4) on the HDMI output
side (HDMI + 5V/DC, 2A) turns on.
• Switch on your surveillance camera. Turn on your playback device (e.g. TV or projector) and select the
corresponding HDMI input.
Maintenance and cleaning
• Never use aggressive detergents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions, as these could damage the
housing or even impair the functioning of the device.
• Remove the product from the power supply and the connected devices before cleaning.
• Under no circumstances should you service any of the components in the interior of the product, therefore
never open/dismantle it. Do not immerse the product in water.
• A dry, soft and clean cloth is sufficient for cleaning. Do not press too hard on the housing as this can lead
to scratch marks.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste. At
the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical Data
a) Converter
Operating voltage/current ..........................5 V/DC, 2 A
Colour space .............................................RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Data rate ....................................................270 Mbit/s to 2.97 Gbit/s
Colour depth ..............................................8, 10, 12 Bit
Audio channel support ...............................Up to 8 channels with 48 kHz audio
Video resolution .........................................SD 525i and 625i
HD 720p, 24 Hz / 25 Hz / 30 Hz / 50 Hz / 60 Hz
HD 1080i, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
HD 1080p, 24 Hz / 25 Hz / 30 Hz / 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Operating conditions ..................................0 to + 70 °C, 10 - 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions .....................................-10 to + 80 °C, 5 - 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (W x H x D) ............................112 x 90 x 29 mm
Weight .......................................................150 g
b) Mains adapter
Operating voltage/current ..........................100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz, max. 0.5 A
Output voltage / current .............................5 V/DC, 2 A
