Full Resolution HD Monitoring
HDLink connects SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D based LCD computer monitor for incredible true HDTV resolution video monitoring. With every individual pixel in the HD-SDI video standard mapped digitally onto the pixels of a 1920x1200 resolution LCD display, you get a perfect digital-to-screen pixel for pixel HDTV display.
Even large 23 inch CRT based monitors can’t display the full resolution of the HD-SDI signal, but with HDLink you see everything so you know exactly what your images look like. You'll be amazed at the quality of high definition television when you see video via HDLink for the first time. There’s simply no higher resolution HDTV monitoring possible!

World's Highest Quality 4:4:4 Video
HDLink is the world’s first full HDTV resolution 4:4:4 monitoring solution that supports both standard definition SDI, HD-SDI and new Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 for full resolution color monitoring. 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 color detail - important for critical keying and feature film work. Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 10 bit RGB is supported on the new Sony SR™ broadcast tape deck and is the high-end post production format of the future.

Standard Definition or HDTV
HDLink supports all SDI based formats from standard definition NTSC/PAL to HD-SDI 1080 and 720. With HDLink you'll get the best image quality possible with format compatibility guaranteed years into the future. HDLink's SDI video input automatically switches between SD, HD-SDI and Dual Link HD-SDI video formats. Unlike CRT based monitors, HDLink also supports all HDTV frame rates and formats including progressive HD formats.
SMPTE 352M video payload identification ancillary data is used for automatic input format recognition and RGB/YUV color space detection. Color precision is at an incredible 10 bit in both SD and HD formats and up to 12 bit RGB/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 viewing quality.


Custom Gamma Tables
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. Preset gamma tables for Panasonic™ cine-gamma are included, making HDLink ideal as an on-set video assist monitoring solution.

Supports most LCD Displays
HDLink supports all DVI-D based digital computer displays. For 1080 and 720 HDTV formats, a 1920x1200 (16:10) resolution display is recommended. However, if you’re working in 720 HDTV formats only, then a lower cost 1280x800 resolution display is recommended.  When working in NTSC or PAL, HDLink can 2x oversize  the displayed image making viewing easier.  A display capable of a 1440x1152 resolution or above is required for this feature (1920x1200 is recomended).  Because most computer displays are limited to approximately a 60 Hz refresh rate, HDLink will automatically apply pull-down to allow video frame rates to be displayed. HDLink includes a built-in PowerPC processor allowing automatic adjustment of native display resolutions using VESA E-EDID1.3.

Analog Audio Monitoring Output
Audio outputs are de-embedded from the SDI input and then converted to analog at an incredible 24 bit. Audio is output on RCA connectors so you can easily connect to standard HiFi systems. If the connected display requires pull-down processing then HDLink will apply a variable audio delay to match the pull-down processor ensuring perfect audio to video sync. To protect speakers and eliminate loud pops and other audio glitches, HDLink gently mutes the audio if video formats change or when SDI signals are connected and disconnected.