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PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
BRIGHTEYE
Video, Audio and Optical Converters & Embedders
The BrightEye line of compact video
converters is a complete conversion
solution. These self-contained converters
interface to the full range of video
formats: high defintion and standard
definition SDI, analog component,
analog composite, and S-Video.
Analog audio and AES digital audio
converters and embedders round out
the BrightEye family. Additionally, with fiber optic I/O choices, BrightEye can take you farther than any ordinary converter.
Whether you’re connecting a VCR to a non-linear editor, digitizing a wild
camera feed on a remote truck, upconverting analog video to HD, or con-
verting SDI to analog component to drive a video projector, BrightEye is
there to help. With their multi-format inputs and outputs, BrightEye con-
verters are the flexible answer to any conversion requirement. With their
multi-format inputs and outputs, they are the flexible and cost-effective
answer to any conversion requirement. BrightEye’s easy configuration
interface and signal status indicators make it simple to install and trou-
bleshoot a system. Their compact size lets you put conversion where it is
needed: at a camera, projector, monitor, workstation or VCR. They sup-
port NTSC/PAL standard with automatic input sensing and switching.
BrightEye may offer the world's smallest TBC/Frame Synchronizer, but
the features, specifications, and performance are far from tiny. All analog
I/O is performed at 12-bits of resolution. Composite decoding incorpo-
rates sophisticated comb filters, and all internal processing meets or ex-
ceeds ITU-R601 specifications. BrightEye converters provide superb video
quality where fine detail and subtle shading are faithfully reproduced.
Going to HD is simple with BrightEye up and downconverters. Feeding
HD-Tri-Level Sync to a non-linear editor is easy with one of the BrightEye
master sync pulse generators and test signal generators. Reliable and
easy to install, these units make the transition to HD simple.
FEATURES
Bundled Mac and PC Software
Adjusting video levels, output timing and mixing audio channels is easy with
BrightEye control software. No dip switches or button hold downs are needed.
Use of the supplied Bright Eye Mac or PC software provides control and adjustment
of a single unit or multiple Bright Eye converters connected to a USB hub.
BrightEye Mac and PC software is included free with each BrightEye unit.
Fiber Optic Interfaces
When distances take you beyond the reach of ordinary copper cable, look to BrightEye’s fiber optic interfaces. With both laser diode fiber drivers and
photo diode receivers, they can handle both ends of a fiber optic link. Fully compliant with SMPTE 274M, 296M and 297M, BrightEye’s optical inter-
faces operate at a wavelength of 1310 nm. Integral SC type connectors make it easy to connect into fiber infrastructure. There are no internal fiber pig-
tails, so all optical converters support both multi and single mode fiber. BrightEye’s fiber interconnect carries the same digital bitstream that makes up
the electrical SDI interface. Data is carried by pulses of light rather than pulses of electricity. This rugged transmission system can carry serial digital
signals with no loss or degradation for 30 miles or more on single mode fiber. With the use of a launch attenuator, multimode fiber is supported.
Choose from converters that include analog video I/O or units that interface directly to HD or SD SDI signals. Ideal for outdoor events and remote
broadcasts, fiber is also electrically non-conductive, so it provides complete electrical isolation between the two connection points. Fiber connectivity
completely eliminates concern for AC ground loops and hum. Optical transmission over fiber is also immune to radio frequency interference (RFI) and
electromagnetic interference. Even nearby lightning strikes will not compromise the signal.
Rackmounting BrightEye converters is easy. You can install 3 to 6 converters with the optional rack mount kit. Six single high units or three double
high units (BrightEye 90 family) fit in just 1RU. Since BrightEye converters are less than 6” deep, you can even rack them behind other equipment
when space is at a premium. A power supply is required for each unit.