Specifications

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BrightEye 90-F
HD Up / Down / Cross Converter and ARC
with AES Audio and Optical Output
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Easy To Use
BrightEye 90-F is a versatile up/down/cross converter
or aspect ratio converter for use with analog and digital
video signals with the addition of an optical output. Optical
connectivity allows for long cable runs between buildings
or in mobile applications. Simply set the BrightEye 90-F
to output your facility’s preferred HD or SD standard.
The BrightEye 90-F will accommodate whatever input
you connect – analog composite, SD SDI or HD SDI. After
setting the output standard, BrightEye 90-F automatically
converts the selected input to the correct standard for your
facility. BrightEye 90-F will upconvert, downconvert, cross
convert, or act as an ARC, as needed. The built-in Frame
Synchronizer allows you to feed asynchronous signals to
the BrightEye 90-F. A special Mirror Output Mode can be
enabled, causing the output image to be ipped left to right
for use with on-camera talent. An external reference input
allows genlock to a house reference. All vertical interval
data and closed captioning is faithfully passed.
Upconverting to High Denition
Feed the analog composite or SD SDI output of a camera to
a BrightEye 90-F and upconvert to HD. You can take the HD
signal from the BrightEye 90-F into a switcher or projection
system. Upconverting existing SD equipment lets you
leverage the equipment you already have and operate in
the HD domain.
While some cameras may have rewire out, using the video
output and upconverting before distribution is preferable
since longer cable runs can be achieved and quality is
superior. Additionally, the BrightEye 90-F’s reference input
allows you to time the upconverted video output for use
with a production switcher.
Downconverting to Standard Denition
BrightEye 90-F will downconvert any type of HD signal and
provides both an SD SDI and an analog composite output
suitable for broadcast or monitoring.
Cross Conversion
It’s easy to convert between various HD standards,
whether 720p or 1080i. Simply select the output standard
you need and connect the input – that’s all there is to it.
Aspect Ratio Conversion
For converting between SD 4:3 and HD 16:9, BrightEye 90-F
has you covered. Just select the output standard you need
and connect the input.
Audio Processing Made Simple
BrightEye 90-F handles both embedded audio and discrete AES
digital audio streams. Sixteen channels of embedded audio are
supported in BrightEye 90-F. If the incoming video has embedded
audio, the audio will be safely bypassed around the video
processing and lipsync will be preserved. Audio mixing is available
for two of the four embedded groups of audio. The AES I/O ports
can be congured for eight channels of incoming audio or for eight
channels of audio output. The audio mixer can be used for AES
channels as well. Mixer controls are accessed through BrightEye
Mac or PC software.
Monitoring for Video and Audio
Audio monitoring is easy with BrightEye 90-F’s convenient 3.5 mm
mini jack. Select the audio channels you want to monitor from the
front panel and plug in a headset.
The HDMI connector on the rear of the unit provides a future proof
monitoring interface. Plug it into most LCD monitors for condence
monitoring of your feed.
Front Panel and Software Control
Input selection, gain control, and test pattern controls are
provided through the front panel interface. Audio presence LEDs
indicate which channels are detected. Controls for crop, letterbox
and pillarbox are accessed from the front panel or BrightEye Mac
or PC software. Video and audio levels and the audio mixer can be
adjusted through BrightEye Mac or PC software.