The Matrox Convert DVI family of scan converters lets broadcasters easily and economically take the computer-based content that is quickly becoming a key part of the nightly news to air. These products are ideal for creating broadcast video from computer applications such as Skype, YouTube, Google Earth, video games, and web browsers, as well as citizen journalists' mobile phone videos. They are also the perfect appliances to drive projectors and large displays at live events and in houses of worship.

Quality HD-SDI scan converters with genlock and upscaling typically cost thousands of dollars each and SDI audio embedders are often required. Costs balloon when facilities require multiple units. The Matrox Convert DVI products are very inexpensive by comparison and allow system audio to be embedded in the SDI signal. They provide the high-end features, outstanding quality, and ease-of-use necessary in broadcast and live event operations.

Matrox Convert DVI Plus lets you downscale or upscale your region-of-interest to any size and position it anywhere on the output screen over a colored, super-white or super-black background to facilitate downstream keying. Matrox Convert DVI Plus is ideal for HD output applications.

NEW! Mac drivers are now available for the Convert DVI family. The feature set for Mac release 1.0 includes full control over the output resolution, analog output type, genlock settings, and anti-fl icker filter along with the ability to program the unit for stand-alone mode. With Convert DVI Plus you can take full advantage of upscaling and the freeze/unfreeze function.

The Matrox Convert DVI HD-SDI Scan Converter with Genlock and Region-of-Interest Support

• Progressive DVI-D input up to 1920 x 1200
• Digital outputs: HD/SD SDI
• Analog outputs: HD/SD analog component, S-Video, and composite SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level genlock with timing offset controls
• Simultaneous analog and digital video output
• Stereo audio input can be embedded into the SDI output signal
• Realtime hardware upscaling and downscaling with proper color space and aspect ratio conversion
• Region-of-interest support including scaling, positioning, and panning with realtime output update
• Background color selection including super black and super white for downstream keying applications
• Can operate as a stand-alone appliance
• Advanced features such as an anti-flicker filter, customizable presets, password protection, and SD pixel aspect ratio compensation
• Proc amp controls Hotkey-triggered output signal freeze/unfreeze
• Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support

Additional features of Matrox Convert DVI Plus for Mac

• Realtime hardware upscaling with proper color space and aspect ratio conversion
• Hotkey-triggered output signal freeze/unfreeze

Inputs and Outputs

Input

The Matrox Convert DVI products accept common progressive DVI-D signal resolutions up to 1920x1200. A third-party HDMI or DisplayPort to DVI adapter lets you use them with GPU cards that feature HDMI or DisplayPort outputs.

Default desktop resolutions (60 Hz):

An EDID loading tool lets you customize the device to support other resolutions including those with 75 and 50 Hz refresh rates. The 50 Hz refresh rate should be used with 25- and 50-fps outputs for optimal quality.

Output

The Matrox Convert DVI products provide a full complement of outputs including HD/SD-SDI, HD/SD analog component, S-Video, and composite. Your choice of analog output and the SDI output are simultaneously live.

Supported output standards:
NTSC
PAL
HD 1280 x 720p at 50 and 59.94 fps
HD 1920 x 1080i at 25 and 29.97 fps

System Requirements PC
For initial configuration, Matrox Convert DVI requires a computer running Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate (32- and 64- bit), or Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit), or Windows XP Professional (32-bit) with Service Pack 3, one free USB 2.0 port, and a device that outputs a supported DVI-D signal.

Once Convert DVI has been configured, it can be used in stand-alone mode. In stand-alone mode, the only requirement is a DVI device which outputs a supported DVI-D signal.

System Requirements Mac
For initial configuration, Matrox Convert DVI requires a computer running Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or Mac OS x 10.7 (Lion), one free USB 2.0 port, and a device that outputs a supported
DVI-D signal.

Once Convert DVI has been configured, it can be used in stand-alone mode. In stand-alone mode, the only requirement is a DVI device which outputs a supported DVI-D signal.

• General: Works with DVI devices such as computers, cameras, and medical devices
• Video standards: NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080i, 720p
• Regulatory compliance: FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, C-Tick Mark, VCCI RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
• Dimensions: 134mm (L) × 161mm (W) × 45mm (H)
• External AC/DC adapter: 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz
  • Input: IEC320-C8 inlet
  • Output: +5V DC, 3A max., 2.5mm barrel type
  • Dimensions: 95mm (L) × 54mm (W) × 32mm (H)
• Total power consumption: 10 watts

Connections

• DVI input and output: DVI-I (single-link) 29-pin female connector
• Audio input: 1/8" stereo minijack
• Genlock reference input:
  • SD analog black burst (bi-level) or
  • HD tri-level sync
  • BNC connector (75 O), terminated
  • Timing offset controls provided
• SDTV SDI output:
  • SD-SDI with 8 channels of embedded SDI audio
  • 24-bit, 48 kHz
  • BNC connector (75 O)
  • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M
• SDTV S-Video & composite video output:
  • PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ
  • Frequency response: +/- 0.25 dB max to 5 MHz 2T pulse
  • response: 0.5% max
  • Diff. Gain and Diff. Phase: < 2%
  • BNC connectors (75 O)
• SDTV analog component video output:
  • Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC & NTSC-EIAJ)
  • SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL)
  • Frequency response Y:
  • +/- 0.25 dB max to 5 MHz
  • Frequency response Pb, Pr:
  • +/-0.2 dB max to 2 MHz
  • Component channel delay: +/- 3 ns
  • Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 54 dB,
  • unified weighted
  • BNC connectors (75 O)
• HDTV SDI output:
  • HD-SDI with 8 channels of embedded SDI audio
  • 24-bit, 48 kHz
  • Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M
  • BNC connector (75 O)
• HDTV analog component video output:
  • Supported video formats:
  • 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 720p 59.94
  • Compliant to EIA-770.3
  • Frequency response Y:
  • +/- 0.3 dB max to 28 MHz
  • Frequency response Pb, Pr:
  • +/- 0.4 dB max to 14 MHz
  • Component channel delay: +/- 0.5 ns
  • Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 57 dB,
  • unified weighted
  • BNC connectors (75 O)
• Accessories:
  • MXO cable – DVI and system audio
  • loop-through, 1 meter
  • External AC-DC adapter
  • Power cord
  • Y/C video adapter

Matrox Convert DVI Family for PC in Action

Convert a 4:3 Skype window into a 16:9 HD-SDI output using pillar box, center cut, or anamorphic aspect ratio conversion.

Select and scale a YouTube window to fit any broadcast output resolution using the region-of-interest feature.

Crop out extraneous interface toolbars and broadcast clean Google Earth maps.

Output any video file or video stream playing on your computer through media players such as QuickTime, VLC, and Windows Media Player to HD-SDI.

Select any portion of your computer screen, scale it to virtually any size, and position it anywhere on the output monitor over a colored background for downstream keying applications.

Get PowerPoint presentations and other computer-based content to air.

Broadcast PC-based gaming action.

Convert video from non-PC based DVI sources such as medical or industrial cameras to SDI or analog for distribution and monitoring.

Matrox Convert DVI Family for Mac in Action

Output full screen YouTube videos to any broadcast resolution.

Get PowerPoint presentations and other computer-based content to air.

Send a ProPresenter video signal with audio to a facility's A/V infrastructure.

Output any video file or video stream playing on your computer through media players such as QuickTime and VLC to HD-SDI.

Broadcast Mac-based gaming action.