CPLUS-SDI2H
CPLUS-SDI2H-W
12G-SDI to HDMI Converter

Operation ManualDISCLAIMERS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate
this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep thefollowing in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:•

Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,electrical shock and injury to persons.

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moistureor install this product near water.

•Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.

•Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings
or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.

•Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.

•Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it
is damaged.

•

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight tobe placed upon it or any person walk on it.

•To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings
in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufficient space
for air to circulate around the unit.

•Please completely disconnect the power when the unit is not in use toavoid wasting electricity.

VERSION HISTORYREV.

DATESUMMARY OF CHANGE

RDV12022/03/03

Preliminary release

CONTENTS
1. Introduction...................................................... 1
2. Applications ..................................................... 1
3. Package Contents ........................................... 1
4. System Requirements ..................................... 1
5. Features............................................................ 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ................ 3
6.1 Front Panel .................................................. 3
6.2 Rear Panel................................................... 4
7. Connection Diagram ....................................... 5
8. Specifications .................................................. 6
8.1 Technical Specifications .............................. 6
8.2 Video Specifications .................................... 7
8.3 Audio Specifications .................................... 98.3.1 Digital Audio ....................................... 9
8.3.2 Analog Audio ...................................... 9
8.4 Cable Specifications .................................. 10
9. Acronyms ....................................................... 11

1. INTRODUCTION

This 12G-SDI to HDMI Converter allows SDI signals up to 4K UHD+ to beconverted for display on standard HDMI video displays. This makes it easierfor professionals to monitor or output professional SDI video production
sources on standard, relatively low-cost, HDMI displays while allowing theoriginal SDI signal to continue to be looped on to other SDI equipment intheir production environment. Additionally, the inclusion of a 3.5mm analog
stereo output lets the user monitor the audio using simple powered speakers
or headphones. Basic control is available via front panel buttons.

2. APPLICATIONS• Display 12G-SDI video signals on standard 4K HDMI displays• Broadcast SDI to consumer HDMI video signal conversion• 12G-SDI signal extension via re-clocked loop output

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• 1× 12G-SDI to HDMI Converter• 1× 5V/2.6A DC Power Adapter• 1× Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS• SDI source equipment such as editing/recording decks, professional
cameras, or video broadcast equipment.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors, or audio amplifiers.

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5. FEATURES• HDMI 2.0 and DVI 1.0 compliant• 1 SDI video input• 3 mirrored outputs (2×HDMI, 1×12G-SDI) & 1 analog stereo audio output• Supports up to 4K UHD (12Gbps, 4K@50/60Hz 4:2:2, 8-bit) digital videoinput• SDI input supports the following SMPTE standards: ST 292-1 Level A, ST425-1, ST 2081-10, ST 2082-10• Looped SDI output is re-clocked• SDI signal extension distance varies based on signal type: 80 meters(12G-SDI), 100 meters (6G-SDI) 200 meters (3G-SDI), or 260 meters (HDSDI)• 4K sources can be optionally downscaled to 1080p when output over theHDMI outputs to support lower cost local monitoring options• Supports pass-through of LPCM audio (up to 8 channels)• Controllable via front panel controls26. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
2HDSDI IN
3G6G

12GHDMIOUTSERVICE PWR SCALE

134AB

5

SERVICE SCALE

67L/R
OUT

81 SERVICE Port: This port is reserved for firmware update use only.
2 SDI IN LEDs: These LEDs will illuminate to indicate the SDI format
currently in use on the SDI input.

3 PWR LED: This LED will illuminate to indicate the unit is on and receiving
power.

4 SCALE LED: This LED illuminate when the HDMI outputs are being
downscaled.

5 HDMI OUT A~B LEDs: These LEDs will illuminate to indicate when avalid sink has been detected on the associated output port. When no sinkis detected the LED will remain off.

6 SERVICE Button: Press this button to put the unit into its firmware
update mode.

Firmware Update Process: To update firmware after pressing thebutton, connect the unit to a PC/laptop via the Micro-USB Serviceport and the unit will appear as an external drive. Drag an appropriate
firmware file onto this drive and the unit will automatically begin theupdate process. After the update completes, the unit will automaticallyreboot.

7 SCALE Button: Press this button to enable or disable the HDMI outputs’
4K to 1080p downscaling function.

Note: 3840x2160 will be downscaled to 1920x1080. 4096x2160 will bedownscaled to 2048x1080.

8 L/R OUT Port: Connect to powered speakers or an amplifier for analog
stereo audio output.

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6.2 Rear Panel
INSDIOUTA

HDMI OUTB

DC 5V123

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1 SDI IN Port: Connect to SDI source equipment such as editing/recording
decks, professional cameras, or video broadcast equipment. SDI signals
up to 12G-SDI are supported.

2 SDI OUT Port: Connect to SDI receiving equipment such as editing/recording decks, professional studio monitors, or video broadcast
equipment.

Note: This output is re-clocked to support sequential daisy chain cable
extensions, without signal loss, if desired.

3 HDMI OUT A~B Ports: Connect to HDMI TVs, monitors, or amplifiers for
digital video and audio output.

4 DC 5V Port: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into this port and connect it
to an AC wall outlet for power.

47. CONNECTION DIAGRAM

MedicalEquipment

SDIInput

INSDIOUTA

HDMI OUT

B

DC 5V

HDMI
OutputMonitor58. SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 Technical Specifications
HDMI Bandwidth

18GbpsSDI Bandwidth

12GbpsSMPTE Standard Support

ST 292-1 Level A
ST 425-1
ST 2081-10
ST 2082-10

Input Ports

1×12G-SDI (BNC)

Output Ports

1×12G-SDI (BNC)
2×HDMI (Type-A)
1×Unbalanced Stereo Audio (3.5mm)

Service Port

1×USB 2.0 (Micro-B)

Power Supply

5V/2.6A DC(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)

ESD Protection (HBM)±8kV (Air Discharge)±4kV (Contact Discharge)

Dimensions (W×H×D)

128mm×25mm×75mm [Case Only]
128mm×25mm×94mm [All Inclusive]

Weight347g

Chassis Material

Metal (Steel)

Chassis Color

Black
White

Operating Temperature

0˚C – 40˚C/32˚F – 104˚F

Storage Temperature-20˚C – 60˚C/-4˚F – 140˚F

Relative Humidity

20 – 90% RH (Non-condensing)Power Consumption

4.95W

68.2 VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS
Input

OutputSupported Resolutions (Hz)

SDI

HDMI

SDI

720×400p@70/85







640×480p@60/72/75/85







720×480i@60







720×480p@60







720×576i@50







720×576p@50







800×600p@56/60/72/75/85







848×480p@60







1024×768p@60/70/75/85







1152×864p@75







1280×720p@50/59.94/60







1280×768p@60/75/85







1280×800p@60/75/85







1280×960p@60/85







1280×1024p@60/75/85







1360×768p@60







1366×768p@60







1400×1050p@60







1440×900p@60/75







1600×900p@60RB



1600×1200p@60







1680×1050p@60







1920×1080i@50/59.94/60







1920×1080psf (4:2:0)







1920×1080p@23.98/24/25/29.97/30







1920×1080p@50/59.94/60/100/120







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InputSupported Resolutions (Hz)SDI

Output
HDMI

SDI

1920×1200p@60RB







2560×1440p@60RB







2560×1600p@60RB







2048×1080p@23.98/24/25/29.97/30







2048×1080p@50/59.94/60







3840×2160p@23.98/24/25/29.97/30







3840×2160p@50/59.94/60 (4:2:0)







3840×2160p@24, HDR10







3840×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0),HDR10







3840×2160p@50/59.94/60







4096×2160p@23.98/24/25/29.97/30







4096×2160p@50/59.94/60 (4:2:0)







4096×2160p@24, HDR10







4096×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0), HDR10







4096×2160p@50/59.94/60







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8.3 Audio Specifications
8.3.1 Digital Audio
HDMI Input / Output
LPCM
Max Channels

2 Channels

Sampling Rate (kHz)48, 96

Bitstream
Supported Formats

None

HDMI Output
LPCM
Max Channels

2 Channels

Sampling Rate (kHz)48, 96

Bitstream
Supported FormatsNone

8.3.2 Analog Audio
Analog Input
Max Audio Level

2Vrms

THD+N

< −80dB@0dBFS 1kHz (A-wt)

SNR> 70dB@0dBFS

Frequency Response< ±3dB@20Hz~20kHz

Crosstalk< −60dB@10kHz

Impedance

600Ω

Type

Unbalanced

98.4 Cable Specifications

Cable Length

720p

1080p

4K30

4K60

12-bit12-bit(4:4:4)8-bit(4:4:4)
8-bit

15m

10m

5m

3m

High Speed HDMI Cable
HDMI Output

Coaxial SDI Cable (Belden 1694A 6GHz Cable)
SDI Input

260m

200m

100m

80m

SDI Output

260m

200m

100m

80m

Note: SDI cable distance measurements are based on Belden 1694A 6GHz
cable. Operating distance may vary if different quality cables are used.
Bandwidth Category Examples:• 1080p (FHD Video)- Up to 1080p@60Hz, 12-bit color- Data rates lower than 5.3Gbps or below 225MHz TMDS clock• 4K30 (4K UHD Video)- 4K@24/25/30Hz & 4K@50/60Hz (4:2:0), 8-bit color- Data rates higher than 5.3Gbps or above 225MHz TMDS clock but
below 10.2Gbps• 4K60 (4K UHD+ Video)- 4K@50/60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)- 4K@50/60Hz (4:2:0, 10-bit HDR)
- Data rates higher than 10.2Gbps

109. ACRONYMS
ACRONYMCOMPLETE TERM

4K UHD

4K Ultra-High-Definition (10.2Gbps max)

4K UHD+

4K Ultra-High-Definition (18Gbps max)

COAX

CoaxialdB

Decibel

DVI

Digital Visual Interface

EDID

Extended Display Identification Data

Gbps

Gigabits per second

HD

High-Definition

HDCP

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

HDR

High Dynamic Range

kHz

Kilohertz

LED

Light-Emitting Diode

LPCM

Linear Pulse-Code Modulation

MHzMegahertz

SDI

Serial Digital Interface

SNR

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

THD+N

Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise

TMDS

Transition-Minimized Differential Signaling

UHDTV

Ultra-High-Definition Television

USB

Universal Serial Bus

VGA

Video Graphics ArrayWUXGA (RB)

Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array (ReducedBlanking)

XGA

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