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Q-Down183 down converter and distribution amplifier
 
Short-delay broadcast down converter and distribution amplifier
Accepts HD or SD input
Distribution amplifier: provides up to eight reclocked input loop-throughs
Option to swap one of the input loop-throughs for dedicated SDI output (by using RM45 + RM34 rear modules)
Down converter: allows flexible configuration of the three Standard Definition video outputs, with mixtures of SDI, composite, Y/C, YUV and RGB
Short processing delay (just 16 or 52 SD lines) - no need to compensate audio signals for the video delay
Match other delays in system with three fixed video delay settings: ‘minimum’, 52 SD lines or ‘frame’
Unique level of image quality at this price level makes it Crystal Vision's most popular product
Sophisticated two dimensional filtering gives broadcast results without the complication of looking at multiple fields or movement detection
Optimise the performance for your material with four different filter characteristics (sharpest, sharp, soft and softest)
Includes HD to SD aspect ratio converter, with Anamorphic, Letterbox and Full Screen with centre cut conversions
Space-saving: 100mm x 266mm 'double decker' module allows six Q-Down183 in 2U (12 in 4U, three in 1U, one in desk top box)
Easy to use, with flexible control including board edge, GPIs, frame active front panel, remote control panel, Ethernet control panel, SNMP or PC software
Q-Down183 is a short-delay broadcast down converter and distribution amplifier which offers a unique level of image quality at its price level. It provides eight 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.
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