NEW LOW PRICE FOR HDLINK™
The worlds first full HDTV resolution 4:4:4 monitoring solution with built in audio is now more affordable than ever.
IBC 2004, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, Booth 7.815 - 10th September 2004
Today Blackmagic Design announced a new lower price for HDLink™, the worlds most popular solution for dual rate HD and standard definition monitoring on DVI-D based computer monitors.
HDLink™ connects post production quality SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D based LCD computer monitor for true HDTV resolution video monitoring. HDLink's compact design combined with full resolution HD makes it the perfect choice for post production studios, edit suites, telecine or even location video shoots.
Because every single pixel in the SDI video standard is mapped digitally onto the pixels of a 1920 x 1200 resolution LCD display, a perfect digital pixel for pixel HDTV image quality is obtained.
HDLink™is perfect when working in HDTV, where even large 23 inch CRT based monitors can't display the full resolution of the HDTV signal. HDLink™ lets users see everything in a HDTV image, so you know exactly what your images look like.
HDLink™ is the world's first full HDTV resolution 4:4:4 monitoring solution, and supports both standard definition SDI and HD-SDI based inputs as well as Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 input for full resolution color monitoring. HDLink™ also includes high quality analog audio outputs for a complete video and audio monitoring solution.
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 HD color resolution all the way through the production chain from film to broadcast.
HDLink™ supports all SDI-based formats from standard definition, HD-SDI, and Dual Link HD-SDI for the best image quality, and format flexibility. HDLink's SDI video inputs automatically switch between SD, HD-SDI and Dual Link HD-SDI video formats. Unlike CRT based monitors, HDLink™ supports all HDTV frames rates and formats. Standard definition NTSC and PAL video formats are also supported.
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.
Control software is available for both Mac OS X™ and Windows XP™, with USB 2.0 connectivity allowing firmware upgrades via internet downloadable updates.
HDLink™ supports all DVI-D based digital computer displays. For 1080 and 720 HDTV formats a 1920 x 1200 (16:10) resolution display is recommended. However, if 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.
Adaptive pull-down processing based on a built-in PowerPC™ microprocessor allows support for a minimum display frame rate of 60Hz, as used on the older Apple™ HD Cinema Display model. However, any frame rate from 48 to 72Hz is recommended for LCD compatibility and when video frame rates are supported, pull down processing is not used.
Audio outputs on HDLink™ are de-embedded from the SDI input and then converted to analog at an incredible 24 bit. Audio is output through consumer compatible analog outputs on RCA connectors, letting you connect to standard HiFi systems.
"This new lower price is incredibly exciting, and we know that previously the high cost of HD monitoring has been a big limitation for people wanting to upgrade to HD production." Says Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design
"This new price of HDLink™ changes that, and will allow a vital part of every editing and design system, the monitoring, to finally be affordable for everyone."
HDLink™ Product Features:
- SDI 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 support.
- HDTV format support at 1080 lines at 24P, 25P, 30P, 48I, 50I, 60I,
- HDTV format support at 720 lines at in 30P, 50P, 60P.
- Standard definition format support: NTSC, PAL.
- Pixel-for-pixel support on LCD displays.
- Color precision support: 4:2:2 10 bit, 4:4:4 10 bit, 4:4:4 12bit.
- Color space support: 4:2:2 YUV, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:4:4 RGB.
- Gamma correction via independently adjustable 10 bit lookup tables.
- Support for video payload identification ancillary data as per SMPTE 352M.
- Supports DVI-Digital compatible displays.
- Automatic adjustment to native display resolution using VESA E-EDID1.3.
- Adaptive pull-down processor guarantees smooth motion display.
- 2x resize of NTSC and PAL on 1920x1200 pixel displays selectable.
- Analog 24 bit audio output using RCA connectors.
- Audio output employs soft-mute technology to eliminate audible glitches when
input video modes change.
- Functions as a stand-alone audio decoder if no display attached.
- USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mb/s) interface.
- Firmware upgrade via USB on Mac OS X™ and Windows XP™.
- Interactive gamma table manipulation via USB.
HDLink™ is available now from authorized Blackmagic Design resellers in Australia and New Zealand for AUD$1125 inc GST*. Please check www.blackmagic-design.com for more product details.
- All pricing in this press release is indicative and subject to confirmation
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