Instruction Manual

The BlueBox™ SDI-To-HDMI Converter (hereinafter “BlueBox™ SDI>HDMI”) provides a
small “throwdown” package that offers 3G/HD/SD-SDI to HDMI conversion, with direct
conversion from SMPTE 259M, 292M and 424M SDI to HDMI. True 1080p5994/50 conversion
is available when using a 3G source. The supported SDI input formats are listed below.
Note: For all formats, only 10-bit protocols are supported.
Note: BlueBox™ SDI>HDMI does not perform format cross, up, or down-conversions.
The unit receives its DC power from either connecting its USB port to associated equipment,
or by the supplied AC adapter.
Connecting BlueBox™ SDI>HDMI
1 Connect BlueBox™ Analog>SDI to DC power using either or both the USB port or the
supplied AC adapter. Dual source (simultaneous) use provides power redundancy.
Note: USB connection derives only DC operating power from USB port. This connection
does not provide remote control or monitoring.
2. Connect SDI input and HDMI output. This provides the basic conversion connections.
Other connections do not require termination if unused.
Status Indicator
BlueBox™ SDI>HDMI has a Status LED on the side of the unit which functions as follows:
• Solid ON – Input lock OK.
• Slow Flash – Unlocked to input video; input video not present.
• Rapid Flash – Detected input video is of format specifically not supported.
Audio De-Embedding
BlueBox™ SDI>HDMI provides de-embedding from the SDI input to analog audio outputs.
Refer to illustration on rear page of this manual or label on unit for switch positions.
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Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com
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Force YPbPr Colorspace
Force RGB Colorspace
Force HDMI Output Mode
Force DVI Output Mode
Auto-Detect Device (HDMI/DVI)
Force Manual Output Mode Select
Standard Ch3/Ch4 HDMI Line-Up
Custom Ch4/Ch3 HDMI Line-Up
AUD 1/2 > AN OUT L/R
AUD 3/4 > AN OUT L/R
AUD 5/6 > AN OUT L/R
AUD 7/8 > AN OUT L/R
1 2 3 4 5 6
On
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6
SCPD2012P25
SW1 – Colorspace
SW2 – Output Mode
SW3 – Output Device Detect
SW4 – HDMI C/LFE Line-up
SW5-6 – AN-AUD De-Embed
Note: Ch 7/8 de-embedding not available on SN 368880R and earlier.
• 1920 x 1080p50/5994/60
4:2:2 (SMPTE 425M (3G))
• 720 x 480i5994
(SD-NTSC)
• 1920 x 1080i50/5994/60
1920 x 1080p2398/24/25/2997/30
1920 x 1080psf25/2997/30
1280 x 720p50/5994/60
• 720 x 576i50
(SD-PAL)
SDI-To-HDMI Converter
3G/HD/SD-SDI-to-HDMI with Audio
De-Embedder
SDI
De-serialize
Audio
De-embed
SDI RCK/
Driver
HDMI
Encode
Audio
DAC
SDI IN
SDI RCK
OUT
HDMI
OUT
AN-AUD
OUT