Ensemble Designs BE-81 Data Sheet
BrightEye 81
3G/HD/SD SDI to HDMI Converter
Convert HD or SD SDI video feeds to HDMI with
the BrightEye 81. Convenient for feeding a video
monitor, BrightEye 81 provides a reliable way
to achieve confidence monitoring in post and
broadcast applications.
BrightEye 81 supports standard definition video
signals, 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition
signals. The HDMI output is not HDCP encrypted.
BrightEye 81 also functions as a Dual Link to
HDMI and 3G SDI converter. When the input is
Dual Link 4:4:4, the BrightEye 81 provides two
identical SDI outputs that are the 3G Level B
version of the input video, and the HDMI output
is HD 4:4:4.
Signal monitoring and control is provided
through the included BrightEye Mac and
PC software.
Features
• 3G, HD and SD SDI to HDMI converter
• Use with video monitors that have HDMI input
• Dual Link to HDMI converter
• Dual Link to 3G SDI converter
• Use with HD or SD signals
• Passes embedded audio
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BrightEye 81
3G/HD/SD SDI to HDMI Converter
Serial Digital Input
Number One SDI, BNC or
Two for Dual Link, BNC
Signal Type 270 Mb/s SD Serial Digital (SMPTE 259M)
1.485 Gb/s HD Serial Digital
(SMPTE 274M, 292M or 296M)
Dual Link HD SDI (SMPTE 372M)
2.97 Gb/s HD Serial Digital
(SMPTE 424M, 425M) Level A
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >15 dB to 1.485 GHz
>10 dB to 2.97 GHz
Max Cable Length 300 meters for 270 Mb/s
100 meters for 1.485 Gb/s
70 meters for 2.97 Gb/s
(Belden 1694A)
Automatic Input Cable Equalization
SDI Standards Supported
1080i (SMPTE 274M -4,5,6) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz
720p (SMPTE 296M -1,2,3) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz
1080p (SMPTE 274M -9,10,11) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
1080sF (RP211 -14,15,16) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
1080p (SMPTE 424M, 425M), 50, 59.94, 60, Level A
Dual Link HD SDI 1080 RGB 4:4:4 (SMPTE 372M)
525i, 625i (SMPTE 259M)
HDMI Output
Number One
Type HDMI 1.3
Format HDMI 1.3
Serial Digital Output
Number Two, BNC
Signal Type Follows input
When input is Dual Link HD SDI, the SDI
outputs are identical 3G Level B SDI signals
(SMPTE 425M)
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >15 dB to 1.485 GHz
>10 dB to 2.97 GHz
Output DC None (AC coupled)
General Specifications
Size 5.63” W x 0.8” H x 5.98” D
(143 mm x 21 mm x 152 mm)
including connectors and ange
Power 12 volts, 7 watts
(100-230 VAC modular power supply)
Temperature Range 0 to 40° C ambient (all specs met)
Relative Humidity 0 to 95° non-condensing
Altitude 0 to 10,000 ft.
3G/HD/SD SDI In
or
HD Dual Link A In
HD Dual Link B In
Deserializer
Deserializer
Autotimer
8 Channel
Audio
Demux
Dual Link
Encoder
Audio
Encoder
Audio Signal to HDMI
Serializer
HDMI
Transmitter
HDMI Out
Video and Audio
Out 1
3G/HD/SD SDI
or
Dual Link 3G (Level B)
Out 2
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