Scan Do HD - Broadcast Quality HD/SD Scan Convertor

HD SCAN-DO/HD front

The SCAN-DO/HD is a broadcast-quality, high-definition and standard-definition scan converter with DVI input and HD-/SD-SDI output. The SCAN-DO/HD allows websites, videos, computer graphics, video games or any other computer-generated content, at resolutions up to 1920x1200, to be broadcast in just about any standard- or high-definition format. No additional computer hardware or software is required and all internal processing paths in the SCAN-DO/HD are 10-bit, ensuring a consistently clean, high-quality output.

The SCAN-DO/HD's advanced algorithms allow the input video to be scaled both horizontally and vertically (either independently or locked to maintain a constant aspect ratio) from 25 to 200% and accurately positioned in the output frame. The unit also incorporates extensive video processing features which allow adjustment of the brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness of the signal. 8 levels of manual flicker reduction are provided together with an automatic mode which selects the optimum level for any given signal.

SCAN-DO/HD rear

The unit incorporates both SD and HD scan conversion as standard and provides two parallel SDI outputs as well as optical output. A genlock input, compatible with tri-level sync and black-burst, locks the horizontal, vertical and clock phases of the output signal over the entire vertical output period with a resolution of 840 picoseconds. The horizontal, vertical and clock phases can all be advanced or delayed independently.

The SCAN-DO/HD can be controlled via the front-panel push buttons and on-screen display or remotely by connecting the unit to an IP network and using the built-in, user-friendly web interface from a standard web browser. A serial port is also provided for RS232 control. Commonly-used configurations can be stored in the SCAN-DO/HD's internal memory and recalled using either of the remote control ports.

The SCAN-DO/HD incorporates a colour bar generator, providing a convenient test signal source.

SCAN-DO/HD web interface

Features

Specifications
Input Video
Connectors DVI-D or DVI-I (digital signal only) single link with active loop-through output
Resolution RGB, up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
Pixel clock frequency 25 to 165MHz
Output Video
Connectors Two parallel BNC outputs (SMPTE 292 & 259)
One optical output (SMPTE 292 & 297), 1310 nm, single mode or multimode (SC/PC connector)
Only one output format is available (on all outputs) at any one time
HD resolutions 10-bit HD-SDI (SMPTE 292)
1080/60/I
1080/59.94/I
1080/50/I
1080/30/P
1080/25/P
1080/24/P
1080/23.98/P
1035/60/I
1035/59.94/I
720/60/P
720/59.94/P
720/50/P
720/30/P
720/29.97/P
720/25/P
720/24/P
SD resolutions 10-bit SD-SDI (SMPTE 259)
625/50/I (PAL)
525/59.9/I (NTSC)
Video Processing
Internal signal path 10-bit, all digital
Processing controls Brightness
Contrast
Hue
Colour saturation
Sharpness
8-level manual or automatic flicker reduction
Scaling and positioning Vertical and horizontal shrink and zoom from 25 to 200% independently or locked to a constant aspect ratio
Separate horizontal and vertical positioning
Genlock
Connectors BNC input with loop-through output
Format and resolution PAL/NTSC black-burst or HD tri-level sync
HD resolutions will genlock to PAL/NTSC black-burst at the same vertical rate
Horizontal, vertical and clock phasing with a range of one output vertical period and resolution of 840ps
Control Independent advance or delay of horizontal, vertical and clock phases
Control
IP 10/100BaseT ethernet port and built-in web server
Serial RS-232, DB-9 female
Front panel Push buttons with on-screen display
Settings storage Multiple configurations stored and recalled using serial or IP interface
Test Signal Generator Colour bars @ 100% or 75% saturation
Power
Requirements 95-250V AC, 47-63Hz, 20 watts
Connector 3-pin IEC
Physical
Size 1-U x 19" Rackmount - 425 x 45 x 254mm deep (16.75" x 1.75" x 10") approx
Weight 2.5kg (5.5lbs) approx