The Grass Valley HDSC1 is an SDI-to-component signal converter that converts HD-SDI signals to HD component output or SD-SDI signals to SD component output. HDSC1 provides instant output of HD content to HD component displays, such as HDTVs and RGB computer monitors, and SD content to component, S-Video and composite displays. HDSC1 incorporates a sync generator for both HD (Tri-Level sync) and SD (Black Burst). HDSC1 automatically detects the video format currently being output, and supports SDI signal pass-through. HDSC1 offers audio level adjustment options with embedded audio support. HDSC1 is a solid 8-inch, half-1U rack mount unit, with optional rack mount kit available.

Additional Features
In addition to HD-SDI and SD-SDI conversion and audio level adjustment options, HDSC1 also offers several unique features, including Embedded audio support, conversion of SD-SDI to S-Video and composite, HD-SDI conversion to RGB for PC monitors that feature BNC inputs, and front panel displays for video format and audio level outputs. HDSC1 automatically detects the video format currently being output, and supports SDI signal pass-through.

Video Formats

• 1920 x 1080 50i / 59.94i / 60i
• 1280 x 720 59.94p / 60p

• 720 x 525 (NTSC)
• 720 x 625 (PAL)