Blonder Tongue HDE-ASI HD/SD/NTSC to MPEG-2 ASI Encoder

The HDE-ASI Encoder accepts & auto-detects input streams in HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and analog NTSC formats, and delivers oneHD/SD MPEG-2 encoded output in ASI format. Additionally, a multi-channel output in DVI format is available for preview andtesting purposes. The standard audio program of the digital inputs is encoded in Dolby AC-3 format. Optional Dolby 5.1 isavailable. Remote monitoring and control is accomplished using any standard Web browser.

Dimensions: (W x D x H): 19.0 x 16.0 x 3.5 inches (483 x 407 x 89 mm).

Power: 117 to 230 VAC/ 50 to 60 Hz(Fuse: 3.0 amp, 250 VDC, Slo Blo)

Features

• Three available input modes:
  • 1xHD(1080i)
  • 1xHD(720p)+2xSD/NTSC
  • 4xSD/NTSC
• GUI-based monitoring and control menu via Web browser
• Standard real-time Dolby AC-3 audio encoding
• Optional real-time Dolby 5.1 audio encoding
• Multi-channel preview via front-panel DVI interface
• Supports Static PSIP configuration
• Supports Closed Captioning

Input Specifications

• Connector:
  • HD-SDI: 1 x BNC
  • SD-SDI: 4 x BNC
  • NTSC Video: 4 x BNC
  • NTSC Audio: 4 x 8-pin terminal header
• Formats:
  • HD-SDI: SMPTE 292, 1.485 Gbps
  • SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M, 270 Mbps
  • NTSC: Analog Video
• Video & Audio
  • HD-SDI: 720p & 1080i - Embedded PCM Audio
  • SD-SDI: 480i - Embedded PCM Stereo Audio
  • NTSC: 525 lines per frame - Analog Stereo Balanced Audio

Output Specifications

• Connector:
  • ASI: 1 x BNC (rear-panel)
  • DVI: 1 x DVI Female (front-panel)
• ASI
  • Standard: DVB-ASI; 50089-9
  • Data Bit Rate: 270 Mbps
• DVI
  • Standard: WUXGA
  • Resolution: 1920x1200 pixels (16:10 Screen)
• Encoding Profile
  • Video: MPEG-2 HD; ISO 13818-2; 1080i; MPEG-2 SD; ISO 13818-2; 480i
  • Audio: Dolby AC-3 (Standard): Dolby 5.1 (Optional HDE-OPT-D51)