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PVD 1800
yelloGUI compatible

3Gbit SDI Frame Synchronizer with Up/Down/Cross Converter

• Supports SDI 3G (level A+B)/HD/SD formats (auto-detect) Shown with Fiber
SFP Option Installed
• Up/Down/Cross Converter with selectable fast scale mode
• Converter automated by AFD, WSS or VI mode
• Region of Interest scaler
• Converts between 3G Level A and B Dual Link or vice versa
• Optional fiber I/O
• Auto changeover or GPI switch between electrical and optical input
• Robust “flywheel” synchronization for problematic sources
• “Cross lock” compatible reference input
• All 16 channels of audio de-embedded from SDI input
• Audio delayed to match video processing delay and re-embedded
• Integrated test pattern generator
• Up to 30 frames of programmable delay (for timing)

The PVD 1800 is a broadcast quality compact SDI frame synchronizer with high Technical Specifications
quality Up/Down/Cross converter and scaler for professional applications in the
Broadcast, Post Production and Pro A/V industry. SDI Input 1 x 75 Ohm BNC electrical SDI input + 1 x optional fiber SDI input

Serial digital video SMPTE, 292M, 424M, 259M with automatic video
The frame synchronizer utilizes robust “flywheel” algorithms that will format and standard detection
accommodate a wide variety of low quality asynchronous SDI sources. All SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M
embedded audio is extracted and delayed automatically to match the video 3G Level A & B-DL & B-DS according to SMPTE ST 425-1 with image formats
processing delay. The module also provides up to 30 frames of programmable 1280 x 720 and 1920 x 1080
output delay, adjustable in frames, lines and pixels. For a detailed list of supported formats please refer to the correlating article
in our knowledge base (www.lynx-technik.com > support > tech.support)

The Up/Down/Cross converter can convert between 3G/HD/SD video standards Electrical Return Loss: >15dB from 5MHz to 1.5GHz, >10dB from 1.5GHz to 3GHz
and has a selectable fast scale mode (<10 lines delay). In addition, the converter
has a powerful Region of Interest (ROI) scaler that allows the user to extract a SDI Outputs 2 x 75 Ohm BNC electrical SDI outputs. SMPTE, 292M, 424M, 259M
1 x optional fiber SDI output
specific region of the incoming video and to output this as a full format SDI output. SDI output follows input format

The module is fully compatible with the yelloGUI software package, so the Electrical Return Loss: >15dB from 5MHz to 1.5GHz, >10dB from 1.5GHz to 3GHz
module can be configured, controlled and updated using a PC or MAC. Timing Jitter: <0.2 UI @ 270Mbit/s, <1.0 UI @ 1.5Gbit/s, <2.0 UI @ 3Gbit/s

Alignment Jitter: <0.2 UI @ 270Mbit/s, <0.2 UI @ 1.5Gbit/s, <0.3 UI @ 3Gbit/s

SDI Fiber Transmitter Options
Automatic cable EQ (Belden 1694A cable)
Model Description Power 340m @ 270Mbit/s, 150m @ 1.5Gbit/s, 110m @ 3Gbit/s
OH-TX-1-LC / ST / SC SFP Fiber TX - Singlemode - LC, ST or SC conn. - 10km -5dBm (1310nm)
Fiber I/O Optional plug in SFP for optical SDI I/O (see fiber options table)
SMPTE 297M - 2006
SDI Fiber Receiver Options
Reference SDTV: Analog 525 or 625 bi-level sync
Model Description Sensitivity Input HDTV: All tri-level sync standards (exceptions 1080p 50/59.94/60Hz)
Cross lock compatible
OH-RX-1-LC / ST / SC SFP Fiber RX - Singlemode - LC, ST or SC connector -18dBm
SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M - 75 Ohm BNC connector
SDI Fiber Transceiver Options
Video Delay Timing Adjustment: Up to 30 frames.
Model Description Power Sens Manually adjustable in frame / line / pixel increments
OH-TR-1 SFP Fiber RX/TX - Singlemode, LC connector - 10km -5dBm -16dBm
GPI Connector: RJ45 with 4 x External GPI inputs:
GPI 1 - used for Electrical / Optical SDI changeover
OH-TR-0-850 SFP Fiber RX/TX - Multimode, LC connector - 300m -5dBm -15dBm
GPI 2 - used to “freeze” the SDI output
GPI 3 - (low) enable “latch” mode
SDI CWDM Fiber Transmitter Options GPI 4 - (low) disables “latch” mode
Model Description Power
USB Mini “Type B” connection used for yelloGUI PC control and firmware updates
OH-TX-4-XXXX CWDM SFP Fiber TX - Singlemode LC conn. - 40km -1dBm
XXXX=Wavelength. 18 according to ITU T G692.2 Power +12VDC @ 5.8W nominal (without SFP) - (supports 7 - 24VDC input range)
1270nm through 1610nm
Physical Size: 138mm x 90mm x 22mm (5.43” x 3.54” x 0.86”) including connectors
Weight: 230g (8.11oz)
SDI CWDM Fiber Transceiver Options
Ambient 5 - 40ºC (41 - 104ºF) 90% Humidity (non condensing)
Model Description Power Sens
OH-TR-4-XXXX CWDM SFP Fiber RX/TX - Singlemode LC conn. - 40km -1dBm -20dBm
Model # PVD 1800 - (EAN# 4250479324596)
XXXX=Wavelength. 18 according to ITU T G692.2 Includes Module, AC power supply, USB cable
1270nm through 1610nm
Specifications subject to change

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Up/Down/Cross Converter and Scaler

The PVD 1800 includes an integrated broadcast quality Up/Down/Cross Converter that converts between 3G, HD and SD formats. The converter uses the same state
of the art technology that is used in the greenMachine® products. A selectable fast scale mode will deactivate the frame synchronizer and can reduce the processing
delay to less than 10 lines, a fraction of a frame. In addition, the converter can be automated by the incoming format description of the SDI (AFD, WSS or VI).

Cross convert between HD and 3G standards

With the cross conversion functionality of the PVD 1800 can convert between 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions.

Up or down convert between SD and 3G/HD standards with aspect ratio conversion
The PVD 1800 can up or down convert between SD SDI and 3G/HD and will aspect ratio convert if required.

Region of Interest (ROI) scaler

The scaler of the PVD 1800 allows for a Region of Interest (ROI) selection. The user can select any region of the incoming video signal for output as a full
video signal. The size and position of the output image can be freely adjusted.

Frame Rate Converter

The converter of the PVD 1800 can perform a simple frame rate conversion by adding or dropping frames.

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Cross Lock and Frame Rate Conversion

The frame synchronizer is fully cross lock compatible, meaning it can cross lock between different standards. With a specific reference signal connected and the
converter in bypass mode, the synchronizer will drop or add frames to achieve a correctly synchronized (frame rate converted) SDI output. During all conversions,
precise audio video timing is preserved and no “pops” or ”clicks” or any audio disturbances will be present (even while dropping and adding frames).

Note: This conversion simply drops and adds frames to achieve the desired output frame rate and will not provide the performance typical of a fully featured
standards converter.
Please refer to the tables below for the conversion possibilities.

SDI inputs with @ 23.98/29.97/59.94Hz Frame Rates SDI inputs with @ 24/30/60Hz Frame Rates SDI inputs with @ 25/50Hz Frame Rates

23.98Hz 24Hz 23.98Hz 24Hz 23.98Hz 24Hz

Reference Reference Reference
29.97Hz 30Hz 25Hz 29.97Hz 30Hz 25Hz 29.97Hz 30Hz 25Hz
Signal Signal Signal
59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz
SDI Input SDI Output Formats SDI Input SDI Output Formats SDI Input SDI Output Formats
525 / 59.94Hz 525 / 59.94Hz 525 / 60Hz 625 / 50Hz 525 / 60Hz 525 / 59.94Hz 525 / 60Hz 625 / 50Hz 625 / 50Hz 525 / 59.94Hz 525 / 60Hz 625 / 50Hz

720p / 59.94Hz 720p / 59.94Hz 720p / 60Hz 720p / 50Hz 720p / 60Hz 720p / 59.94Hz 720p / 60Hz 720p / 50Hz 720p / 50Hz 720p / 59.94Hz 720p / 60Hz 720p / 50Hz

720P / 29.97Hz 720p / 29.97Hz 720p / 30Hz 720p / 25Hz 720P / 30Hz 720p / 29.97Hz 720p / 30Hz 720p / 25Hz 720P / 25Hz 720p / 29.97Hz 720p / 30Hz 720p / 25Hz

720p / 23.98Hz 720p / 23.98Hz 720p / 30Hz 720p / 24Hz 720p / 24Hz 720p / 23.98Hz 720p / 30Hz 720p / 24Hz 1080i / 50Hz 1080i / 59.94Hz 1080i / 60Hz 1080i / 50Hz

1080i / 59.94Hz 1080i / 59.94Hz 1080i / 60Hz 1080i / 50Hz 1080i / 60Hz 1080i / 59.94Hz 1080i / 60Hz 1080i / 50Hz 1080p / 50Hz 1080p / 59.94Hz 1080p / 60Hz 1080p / 50Hz

1080p / 59.94Hz 1080p / 59.94Hz 1080p / 60Hz 1080p / 50Hz 1080p / 60Hz 1080p / 59.94Hz 1080p / 60Hz 1080p / 50Hz 1080p / 25Hz 1080p / 29.97Hz 1080p / 30Hz 1080p / 25Hz

1080p / 29.97Hz 1080p / 29.97Hz 1080p / 30Hz 1080p / 25Hz 1080p / 30Hz 1080p / 29.97Hz 1080p / 30Hz 1080p / 25Hz

1080p / 23.98Hz 1080p / 23.98Hz 1080p / 30Hz 1080p / 24Hz 1080p / 30Hz 1080p / 23.98Hz 1080p / 30Hz 1080p / 24Hz DROP FRAME CONVERSION ADD FRAME CONVERSION

3G Level A to Level B Dual Link Conversion (or vice versa)

The PVD 1800 frame synchronizer is also a 3G Level A and Level B Dual Link converter. This is especially convenient since broadcast equipment is typically only
compatible with either Level A or Level B. 3G Level A and Level B Dual Link are not compatible with each other, therefore making the PVD 1800 Frame Synchronizer +
Converter an invaluable problem solver.

3G Level B Dual Link

3G Level A

PVD 1800 converts to Display that only accepts

3G Level B Dual Link 3G Level B Dual Link

Vision Mixer / Switcher that

only accepts 3G Level A

3G Level A

3G Level B Dual Link

Camera that outputs
3G Level B Dual Link
PVD 1800 converts to 3G Level A
and synchronizes to Studio Ref. Studio Reference

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