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MCSDI-1 PORTABLE HD/SD-SDI MEDIA CONVERTER www.focusinfo.com 800.338.3348
Small, flexible, and affordable, the MCSDI-1 Portable HD/SD-SDI Media Converter can be
mounted on your camcorder or between your tripod and camcorder and converts HD an-
alog, SD analog, or digital HDMI input signals to HD-SDI or SD-SDI output—with ease.
MCSDI-1 Portable HD/SD-SDI Media Converter
A powerful converter in a portable package, the MCSDI-1 enables you to convert the output
from any camera—including prosumer-level cameras—to professional-grade HD-SDI or
SD-SDI for outstanding, broadcast-quality video.
Key Features Benefits
Flexible and Affordable With its ability to convert SD, HD, or HDMI inputs to SD-SDI or
HD-SDI, the MCSDI-1 delivers multiple conversion options in one
cost-effective unit.
Camera and Tripod Mount With its small footprint, the MCSDI-1 can be easily mounted on your
camcorder or between your tripod and camcorder, making it the
perfect portable solution.
Multiple Input Options The MCSDI-1 accommodates HD analog, SD analog, and HDMI inputs.
Input Signal Auto Sensing With built-in auto sensing, no signal setting is required for video
inputs, making the unit very simple to use.
Closed Captioning The MCSDI-1 supports closed captions in the Line 21 format.
Extends the Usage of Prosumer
Cameras
Prosumer-level HD cameras (with analog or HDMI output) can now
be used in live studio shoots when combined with the MCSDI-1.
Two-Channel Audio Input The MCSDI-1 can accommodate two channels of audio input and
embed them both in the SDI signal, requiring only one SDI cable for
both video and audio transmission.
Technical Specifications
MODEL MCSDI-1
Video Formats 1080i (50/59.94 Hz) and 720p (50/59.94 Hz) with auto sensing
Video Inputs HD component: YPbPr (SMPTE 274); SD component/composite/YC
(S-video); HDMI
Video-Input Ports 5 x RCA; 1 x 19-pin HDMI
Video Outputs SD-SDI (SMPTE 259); HD-SDI (SMPTE 292/296)
Audio Input 2-channel (SMPTE 299; SMPTE 272M-A)
Audio-Input Ports 2 x RCA
Audio-Input Settings Selector switch
Audio Output Embedded SDI (SMPTE 299; SMPTE 272M-A)
Audio Levels +4 dB; 0 dB; -8 dB
Analog/Digital Conversion Video: 10 bits; Audio: 24 bits (48 kHz), 16 bits (48 kHz)
Power Requirements 7.2–30V DC (power adapter included)
Dimensions (h x w x d) 5.25" x 3.75" x 1.125" (133.35 mm x 95.25 mm x 28.575 mm)
Weight 1 lb. (0.45 kg)
Compliance CE, C-Tick, and FCC
Warranty 2 years
Optional Accessories HDMI cable
Applications
Live Video Production
Broadcasting
Corporate and Industrial Production
Education and Training
Events and Entertainment
Government
Postproduction
©2007. Focus Enhancements, Inc. Specifications are sub-
ject to change. All brand and product names are trademarks
of their respective companies. 8/07 MANL-1095-02
Corporate Headquarters
Focus Enhancements
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
P 800 338 3348 (toll free)
P 408 866 8300
F 408 866 4859
European Headquarters
COMO Computer & Motion GmbH
A Focus Enhancements Company
Lise-Meitner-Str.15
24223 Raisdorf
Germany
P +49 4307 8358 0
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