blueThing HD-SDI to DVI-I converter

High quality SD /HD-SDI to DVI-I converter
with audio de-embedder

blueThing is a compact multi-standard SD/HD-SDI to DVI-I converter designed to meet the increasing demand for HD/SDI or SD/SDI monitoring.

It enables HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals to be viewed using practically any LCD, plasma or projector display, and also features an audio de-embedder with AES/S-PDIF digital, line analogue, and headphone audio outputs for audio monitoring.

Incoming signals and output resolution are auto-sensed to enable ease of use and to ensure accurate image conformity when viewed on 16:9 and 4:3 screens. The converters’ high-quality spatial and temporal video processing deliver excellent frame-rate conversion, scaling and de-interlacing, that results in images having an amazing quality even when used on inexpensive LCD monitors.

In addition to the excellent image quality, blueThing is very easy to configure if needed.  An on-screen display that allows the unit to be configured without the need of a computer.  Alternatively an Ethernet port enables the unit to be configured remotely via web browser without having to install any software.

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Key Features

• SD/HD-SDI to DVI-I conversion for projector, LCD & plasma displays
• Accepts SD-SDI at 525/625 line-rates, or 720p/1080i/1080p/1080PsF HD-SDI.
• Broadcast based filters for superior image detail
• Proprietary frame rate conversion for superior image motion
• De-interlacing and up/down scaling
• Support for anamorphic SD-SDI inputs
• Auto image sizing for widescreen and standard monitors
• Auto scaling to monitor’s native resolution
• Manual resolution selection of between 1024 by 768 to 1920 by 1200
• Proc-amp, gamma and colour matrix controls
• DVI-D, DVI-I output
• HDMI or analogue RGB output via optional adaptors
• Audio de-embed to AES/SPDIF, line and headphone outputs for complete A/V solution
• Audio group, pair and output level controls
• Remote control via web browser using Ethernet interface
• Local control via on screen display
• Safe area marker insertion
• Color temperature control in 100 K steps between 4,500 and 9,500 K
• Test pattern generator
• 2 year warranty
• Compact size 126 x 102 x 28 mm
• Powered by an external AC/DC supply via a locking 2.1 mm connector