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Q-Down123-A-AFD down converter and distribution amplifier with Active Format Description reading
 
Short-delay broadcast down converter and distribution amplifier
Accepts HD or SD input
Distribution amplifier: provides two reclocked input loop-throughs
Option to swap one of the input loop-throughs for dedicated SDI output (by using RM45 rear module)
Down converter: allows flexible configuration of the three Standard Definition video outputs, with mixtures of SDI, composite, Y/C, YUV and RGB
Ideal for those working with embedded audio: passes two groups of audio
Short processing delay of just 16 lines
Match other delays in system with adjustable video delay of up to one video frame
Unique level of image quality at this price level
Sophisticated two dimensional filtering gives broadcast results without the complication of looking at multiple fields or movement detection
Optimise your performance: select from four different filter characteristics
Includes aspect ratio converter, with Anamorphic, Letterbox and centre cut conversions
Select your output aspect ratio according to the SMPTE 2016 data embedded in the HD input video
Manually insert WSS or set it to automatically following the incoming AFD data
Signal probe functionality useful for flagging up faulty signals
Space-saving: 100mm x 266mm module allows 12 Q-Down123-A-AFD in 2U (24 in 4U, six in 1U, two in desk top box)
Easy to use, with flexible control including board edge, GPI, frame active front panel, remote control panel or PC software
Q-Down123-A-AFD is a broadcast down converter and distribution amplifier which provides two reclocked loop-throughs of the HD or SD input, along with three Standard Definition outputs selectable as mixtures of SDI, composite, Y/C, YUV and RGB. It will adapt the aspect ratio conversion depending on the SMPTE 2016 AFD data in the video input. It can pass two groups of embedded audio, includes a variable video delay of up to one video frame and has signal probe functionality.
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