Monoprice 30445, 30444 User Manual

4K HDMI® to 6G SDI Converter with SDI Loop Out

P/N 30445

User's Manual

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 outlet and allow it to fully dry

before reapplying power.

 Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected cables with wet

hands.

 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.

 Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if

physical damage has occurred.

 Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the

same type and level of power required by the device.

 Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.
 Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become

crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the

power cord does not present a tripping hazard.

 Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector

head or adapter body.

 Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical

connections.

 Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. 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 4K HDMI® to 6G SDI Converter! This converter can accept 4K,

1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 480i HDMI® signals and outputs the corresponding SDI output

without any signal loss. It includes a mirrored SDI output for a second display.

FEATURES

 Automatically detects the HDMI input signal
 Compliant with the SMPTE ST-2081, SMPTE 425M-AB, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M,

and SMPTE 259M-C standards

 Supports 5.94Gbps, 5.94/1.001Gbps, 2.97Gbps, 2.97/1.001Gbps, 1.485Gbps,

1.485/1.001Gbps, and 270Mbps SDI bit rates

 Supports HDMI® resolutions up to 4K@30Hz
 Built-in SDI re-driver for long cable runs
 Includes an analog stereo audio input
 Firmware can be updated from an external USB flash drive (FAT32 file system only)

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 [e-mail]

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