
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these
safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or
other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on
the device, immediately unplug it from the power source.
Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in,
on, or near heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it
in direct sunlight.
Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.
Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not
use if physical damage has occurred.
Use only the AC adapter included with this device. If the AC adapter is lost or
damaged, use only an exact replacement.
Clean only using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or
detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.
This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or
modify this device.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this DVI to SDI Video Converter from Monoprice!
This simple converter allows you to view DVI source material on one or two SDI
displays or to transmit DVI video source material into an SDI network. It also supports
analog stereo audio input, which is combined with the DVI video into the final SDI
signal. Installation is easy, with no hardware switches or software settings to worry
about.
FEATURES
Supports multiple DVI-D video resolutions (720p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz,
1080p @24Hz, 1080p @50/60Hz
Supports multiple color spaces (RGB sampled, YCbCr 4:4:4 sampled, YCbCr
4:2:2 sampled)
Supports data rates from 270Mbps to 2.97Gbps
Supports 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit Deep Color
Supports 8 channels of 48k sampling rate digital audio
Supports long SDI cable runs (up to 400m for SD mode, 200m for HD mode, and
100m for 3G mode)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your
ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any
problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact
a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website
(www.monoprice.com) during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun:
9am-6pm PT) or via email at support@monoprice.com
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed
below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service
for a replacement.
1x DVI to SDI video converter
1x AC power adapter
1x User's manual
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