Roland VC-1-DL Video Converter

The VC-1 Video Converter series provides uncompromising picture quality by maintaining the video characteristics of the original signal with rich-blacks and super-whites. There are no interlacing artifacts or other conversion or signal errors sometimes found with other video converters. The VC-1 series also features an on-board re-clocker to compensate for attenuation of SDI signals carried over long distances. The VC-1 series also supports both level A and B 3G-SDI, letting you connect a variety of higher quality SDI sources.

The VC-1 series is HDCP compliant allowing you to convert or pass-through HDCP signals with the exception of any SDI output. The VC-1-DL additionally enables the HDCP signal to be delayed. Selectable audio embedding and de-embedding lets you route different audio sources to or from video devices. Digital AES/EBU input and output signals are supporting ensuring high-quality audio signals can be maintained through the signal flow.

In live production as you add more video components to a signal flow, latency is introduced. The VC-1-DL converter not only allows bidirectional conversion of SDI/HDMI but it also provides frame sync and delay adjustment of up to 9 fields (4.5 frames) for audio and video independently. This is helpful when keeping various types of cameras in sync as well as ensuring a projector stays in sync with an LED wall. In this way it is an indispensable tool live production, broadcast and recording applications.

Roland VC-1-DL Features

• HDMI to SDI Conversion
• SDI to HDMI Conversion
• Lossless Image Conversion
• 3G (Level A&B) /HD/ SD SDI
• HDCP Support
• Built-in Frame Synchronizer
• Audio Delay - up to 9 fields (4.5 frames)
• Video Delay - up to 9 fields (4.5 frames)
• VC-1 RCS, PC/MAC Control Application
• Selectable Channel for Embedded/De-Embedded Audio

• VC-1-DL Video Converter1
• AC adaptor1
• Power Cord1
• Rubber Foot4
• Owner's Manual1

• INPUT
  • SDI Connector: BNC type x 1
  • HDMI Connector: Type A (19 pins) x 1
  • Analog Audio Connector: 1/4" TRS phone type ( balanced ) x 1 pair (L/R)
  • Digital Audio Connector: 1/4" TRS phone type ( balanced ) x 1 (Combined use with Analog Audio R ch Connector )
  • Reference Connector: BNC type x 1
  • Reference Signal Format: Black Burst, Bi-level, Tri-level
  • Reference Impedance: 75 ohms
• PROCESSING
  • Video delay ( 0 to 4.5 frames ) Audio delay ( 0 to 4.5 frames )
  • Audio embedding
  • Audio de-embedding
• OUTPUT
  • SDI Connector: BNC type x 1
  • HDMI Connector: Type A (19 pins ) x 1
  • Analog Audio Connector: 1/4" TRS phone type ( balanced ) x 1 pair ( L/R)
  • Digital Audio Connector: 1/4" TRS phone type (balanced ) x 1 (Combined use with Analog Audio R ch Connector )
• INPUT / OUTPUT FORMAT
  • SDI Input Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M(SMPTE 425M-AB), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
  • SDI Input Video Format: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p/60i/59.94i/50i (Conforms to SMPTE 274M ), 1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p (Conforms to SMPTE 296M ), 720x487/59.94i, 720x576/50i (Conforms to ITU-R BT.601-5 )
  • Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 16 ch *1 (Conforms to SMPTE 299M, SMPTE 272M-C)
  • HDMI Input Video Format: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p/60i/59.94i/50i, 1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p, 720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i (Conforms to CEA-861-E)
  • HDMI Input Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24 bit, 48 kHz, 8 ch *1
  • SDI Output Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
  • SDI Output Video Format: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p/60i/59.94i/50i (Conforms to SMPTE 274M ), 1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p (Conforms to SMPTE 296M), 720x487/59.94i, 720x576/50i (Conforms to ITU-R BT.601-5 )
  • SDI Output Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 16 ch *1 (Conforms to SMPTE 299M, SMPTE 272M-C)
  • HDMI Output Video Format: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p/60i/59.94i/50i, 1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p, 720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i (Conforms to CEA-861-D)
  • HDMI Output Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24 bit, 48 kHz, 8 ch *1
• AUDIO INPUT / OUTPUT
  • Analog Audio Input Level: +4dBu
  • Analog Audio Maximum Input Level: +24dBu
  • Analog Audio Input Impedance: 110 ohms
  • Analog Audio Output Level: +4dBu
  • Analog Audio Output Impedance: 600 ohms
  • Digital Audio Output Signal Format: AES3, 16/24 bits, 32/48 kHz, 2 ch
  • Digital Audio Output Impedance: 110 ohms
• USB Connector USB Type B (Hi-Speed USB) x 1
• Power Supply DC 9V
• Power Consumption 8W
• Operation Temperature +0 to + 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions (WxDxH) 5-15/16x5-1/8x1-3/16” (150x130x30mm)
• Weight1 lbs. 2 oz. (500g)
• Notes
  • (0dBu=0.775Vrms)
  • *1: When frame synchronizer is engaged, CH 3-8 of HDMI and CH 3-16 of SDI audio output are not available.)