
L-4SDI-FE-HD-TX/RX User Handbook
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The L-4SDI-FE-HD-TX/RX is a high performance, and reliable, 4-channel HD-SDI video optical transceiver,
which perform real-time, loss-free and high-quality HD-SDI transmission(audio embedded) over an optical
line. Besides, L-4SDI-FE-HD-TX/RX provides one bi-directional RS485 data channel, and optional audio/
contact closure/RS422/RS232 data transmission, which can be widely used in TV live broadcast, high-
definition video conference,
high-definition video monitoring, intelligent transportation system and public security system.
The L-4SDI-FE-HD-TX/RX includes a transmitter named L-4SDI-FE-HD-TX and a receiver named L-4SDI-
FE-HD-RX.
1.2 Feature
Comply with SMPTE-292M HD-SDI and SMPTE-259M SD-SDI standard, supports 1.485Gb/s and
270Mb/s
L-4SDI-FE-HD-TX: four HD/SD-SDI input (BNC)
L-4SDI-FE-HD-RX: four HD/SD-SDI output (BNC)
Each SDI channel includes 2-channel audio embedded
One bi-directional RS485 channel, half duplex, up to 115.2Kb/s baud rate
One auxiliary channel, which can be 2-channel bi-directional audio, or 2-channel unidirectional audio, or
4-channel unidirectional audio, or 2-channel contact closure input/output, or 1-channel bi-directional
RS422 , or 2-channel bi-directional RS232 channel
Supports 1080P@30,25,24, 29.97, 23.98、1080I@60,50,59.94、720P@60,50,30,25,24, 9.94, 29.97, 23.98
and 625i、525i format
With integrated cable equalizer
Embedded ESD and surge protection circuit to prevent damage from static and thunder
With NOP (No optical signal) alarm indications, output status indicator and input lock indicator
With APC circuit to perform stable optical power
HD/SD-SDI Over Fiber User Manual
L-4SDI-FE-HD-TX-RX