Blackmagic Design HDLink Pro
Blackmagic HDLink Pro - SDI to DVI-D converter
Eliminate the high cost of HDTV monitoring
with HDLink - the world's most advanced full HDTV resolution monitoring
converter for DVI and HDMI monitors. Includes the quality of 4:4:4 SDI
video, lookup tables via USB and analog audio outputs. HDLink will
solve all your monitoring needs.
Full Resolution HD Monitoring
HDLink
and HDLink Pro connect SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D based
LCD computer monitor for incredible true HDTV resolution video
monitoring. The new HDLink Pro model introduces 3 Gb/s SDI for high
resolution 2K film monitoring when connected to a large 30 inch DVI
display. With every individual pixel in the HD or 2K SDI connection
digitally mapped directly to the pixels of the LCD display, you get a
perfect digital-to-screen pixel for pixel HDTV or 2K display. Connect
any HDMI television or video projector to HDLink for cinema style
monitoring! Even large 23 inch CRT based monitors can’t display the
full resolution of the HD-SDI signal, but with HDLink you see every
pixel in the HD signal, so you'll always see a perfect image. You'll be
amazed at the quality of High Definition or 2K video when you monitor
via HDLink for the first time. There’s simply no higher resolution HDTV
monitoring possible!
Supports both DVI and HDMI
HDLink
supports all DVI-D based digital computer displays and now also
includes HDMI video support. HDMI supports video at 1080i/50,
1080i/59.94 and 720p/59.94 on any HDMI device. DVI-D supports displays
at 1920 x 1200 (16:10) resolution for all 1080 HDTV formats. When
working in 720 HDTV formats you can even use lower cost 1280 x 800
resolution display for pixel for pixel 720p viewing. When working in
NTSC or PAL, HDLink can 2x oversize the displayed image making viewing
easier. 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 Power PC
processor allowing automatic adjustment of native display resolutions
using VESA E-EDID1.3.
World's Highest Quality 3 Gb/s SDI in 4:4:4
HDLink
introduced the world’s first full HDTV resolution 4:4:4 monitoring
solution that supports both standard definition SDI, HD-SDI and Dual
Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 for full resolution color monitoring. Dual Link
HD-SDI 4:4:4 uses two HD-SDI video cables for twice the color
resolution. Conventional SD and HD video is 4:2:2 based, which limits
color detail while 4:4:4 HD video preserves the full color detail which
is important for critical keying and feature film work.
HDLink
Pro is the first solution for the new high speed 3 Gb/s SDI standard
for 4:4:4 RGB and 2K film monitoring. 3 Gb/s SDI runs twice the data
rate of normal HD-SDI video, allowing 4:4:4 RGB video to be connected
using a single SDI connection. 3 Gb/s SDI also allows full resolution
2K feature film quality 2048 x 1556 video to be connected via SDI.
Standard Definition, HDTV or 2K
HDLink
and HDLink Pro support all SDI based formats from standard definition
NTSC/PAL to HD-SDI 1080 and 720 when used with DVI displays. HDLink Pro
features 3 Gb/s SDI, so also works with real time 2K monitoring as used
on Blackmagic Design's new Multibridge Eclipse. 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 and 2K. 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. Video
data is automatically rounded down to the bit depth of the connected
LCD display for superior viewing quality.
Color Management via 3D Lookup Tables
For
matching LCD display colorimetry and simulating various types of film
stocks, HDLink includes 1D RGB lookup tables, while the HDLink Pro
model features more advanced 3D lookup tables. Advanced 3D lookup
tables increase color control because a blend of red, green and blue
video can be output to each primary color on the connected display.
Only advanced 3D lookup tables can give full color control for accurate
simulation of almost any feature film stock. Lookup tables are fully
adjustable via a high speed USB 2.0 host computer connection using the
included HDLink Utility software for Windows and Mac OS X. Custom
lookup 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™ and Grass Valley Thomson Viper cine-gamma are
included.
Supports LCD Displays
HDLink
supports DVI-D based digital computer displays. For 1080 and 720 HDTV
formats, a 1920 x 1200 (16:10) resolution display is recommended.
However, if you’re 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.
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 Power PC
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. HDLink supports 2 channels of audio out, while
HDLink Pro supports 6 channels out allowing easy monitoring of 5.1
surround sound audio. 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 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.
Two Fantastic Models
HDLink is
available in two models to match your workflow needs. If you need Dual
Link 4:4:4 monitoring, 1D lookup tables and 2 channel audio, then the
original HDLink model is ideal.
If you're looking for more
advanced features, such as 3D lookup tables, 6 channel audio and
advanced 2K feature film monitoring via 3 Gb/s SDI then HDLink Pro is
perfect
