Blackmagic DeckLink HDLink™

Blackmagic HDLink™ is the exciting way to get low cost true HDTV resolution video monitoring on DVI-D computer monitors.

HDLink™ connects post production quality SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D based LCD computer monitor for incredible true HDTV resolution video monitoring. HDLinkís extremely compact design combined with full resolution HD makes it perfect for the studio, edit suite, telecine or even location video shoots.

Because every single pixel in the SDI video standard is mapped digitally onto the pixels of a 1920 x 1200 resolution LCD display, you get a perfect digital pixel for pixel HDTV image quality display.

There''s simply no higher resolution HDTV monitoring possible!
 

HDLink is perfect when working in HDTV, where even large 23 inch CRT based monitors canít display the full resolution of the HDTV signal. HDLink lets you see everything, so you know exactly what your images look like. You will be amazed at the quality of high definition television when you see video via HDLink for the first time!

HDLink is the worldís first full HDTV resolution 4:4:4 monitoring solution, and supports both standard definition SDI and HD-SDI based inputs as well as Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 input for full resolution color monitoring. HDLink also includes high quality analog audio outputs for a complete video and audio monitoring solution.

HDLink supports all DVI-D based digital computer displays. For 1080 and 720 HDTV formats a 1920 x 1200 (16:10) resolution display is recommended. However, if youíre working in 720 HDTV formats only, then a lower cost 1280 x 800 resolution display is recommended. When working in NTSC or PAL, HDLink can 2x oversize the displayed image making viewing easier.

Adaptive pull-down processing based on a built-in PowerPC™ microprocessor allows support for a minimum display frame rate of 60Hz, as used on the Apple HD Cinema Display. However, any frame rate from 48 to 72Hz is recommended for LCD compatibility. HDLink will automatically adjust native display resolution using VESA E-EDID1.3 eliminating switch settings!

Audio outputs on HDLink are de-embedded from the SDI input and then converted to analog at an incredible 24 bit. Audio is output through consumer compatible analog outputs on RCA connectors, letting you connect to standard HiFi systems.

Unlike other solutions, HDLink includes a variable audio delay to match pull-down processor video delay ensuring perfect audio to video sync. To protect speakers and eliminate loud pops and other audio glitches, HDLink constantly monitors the embedded audio data stream and gently mutes the audio if video formats change, or when SDI signals are connected and disconnected.

Itís the little things that make HDLink the perfect monitoring solution for your facility!

Blackmagic''s HDLink™
Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 is the newest television standard using two HD-SDI video cables for twice the color resolution.

Conventional SD and HD video is 4:2:2 based, which limits color detail to half the original image resolution. Dual Link 4:4:4 HD video preserves the full HD color resolution all the way through the production chain from film to broadcast. Dual Link 4:4:4 makes critical effects and keying work easy, and is ideal for demanding feature film work.

Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 10 bit RGB is supported on the new Sony SR™ broadcast tape decks, and is the high end post production format of the future. HDLink supports all SDI-based formats from standard definition, HD-SDI, and Dual Link HD-SDI, so you get the best image quality possible with compatibility years into the future.

For convenience, HDLinkís SDI video inputs automatically switch between SD, HD-SDI and Dual Link HD-SDI video formats. Unlike CRT based monitors, HDLink supports all HDTV frames rates and formats. Standard definition NTSC and PAL video formats are also supported. Video payload identification ancillary data, as per SMPTE 352M, is also used for automatic input format recognition and RGB/YUV color-space detection.

Color precision is at an incredible 10 bit in SD and HD formats, and up to 12 bit RGB or YUV in Dual Link HD 4:4:4 modes. Video data is automatically rounded down to the bit depth of the connected LCD display for superior quality.

For matching LCD display colorimetry, independent 10 bit RGB gamma tables are fully adjustable via a high speed USB 2.0 host computer connection. Customizable gamma tables also allow film industry log video to be converted to linear for monitoring when used for feature film work.

Control software is available for both Mac OS X™ and Windows XP™, with USB 2.0 connectivity allowing firmware upgrades via internet downloadable updates.

DeckLink HDLink

• SDI 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 support.

• HD format support: 1080 lines at 24p, 25p, 30p, 48i, 50i, 60i, 720 lines at in 30p, 50p, 60p.

• SD format support: NTSC, PAL. Pixel-for-pixel support on LCD displays.

• Color precision support: 4:2:2 10 bit, 4:4:4 10 bit, 4:4:4 12bit.

• Color space support: 4:2:2 YUV, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:4:4 RGB. Gamma correction via independently adjustable 10 bit lookup table per color component