Matrox Convert DVI Plus

Description
Product Review
Tech Specs
Returns

Matrox Convert DVI Plus lets broadcasters easily and economically take the computer-based content that is quickly becoming a key part of the nightly news to air. It's ideal for creating broadcast video from computer applications such as Skype, YouTube, Google Earth, video games, and web browser sessions, as well as citizen journalists' mobile phone videos. Matrox Convert DVI Plus is also the perfect appliance to drive projectors and large displays at live events and in houses of worship.

Matrox Convert DVI Plus controls are provided via an intuitive PC-based graphical user interface which can include a live preview pane for scaling and positioning in context. By simply dragging a mouse, rather than fiddling with buttons on the unit itself, you can choose to output the entire screen or a region-of-interest of any size. Premium features such as a flicker reduction filter, customizable presets with user-assignable hotkeys, password protection, SD pixel aspect ratio compensation, and a stand-alone mode ensure optimal flexibility for many different applications.

Matrox Convert DVI Plus Features

DVI-D input up to 1920 x 1200
Digital outputs: HD/SD-SDI
Analog outputs: HD/SD analog component, S-Video, and composite
SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level genlock with timing offset controls
Simultaneous analog and digital video output
Stereo audio input can be embedded into the SDI output signal
Realtime hardware upscaling and downscaling with proper color space and aspect ratio conversion
Region-of-interest support including scaling, positioning, and panning with realtime output update
Background color selection including super black and super white for downstream keying applications
Ability to operate as a stand-alone appliance
Advanced features such as an anti-flicker filter, customizable presets, password protection, SD pixel aspect ratio compensation, automatic input detection, graphic overlay, and snap-to-window support
Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support

Genlock
Genlock to an SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level genlock source. Use horizontal and vertical timing offset controls to align your video output relative to your external genlock source to compensate for cable delays within your facility.

Stand-alone DVI to SDI converter mode
Matrox Convert DVI Plus can be used with any progressive DVI device as your input source such as a medical or industrial camera, an iPad or iPhone, or a computer at any resolution. It's a DVI to SDI converter. Once configured using the unit's PC- or Mac-based user interface via a USB connection, the control computer can be disconnected.

Ideal for professional presentations
Thanks to its input detection feature, Matrox Convert DVI Plus is ideal for conference environments, where presenters come up to the podium with their laptops just a few minutes before their presentations. Regardless of the input resolution, Convert DVI Plus will automatically output at the desired, pre-programmed resolution.

Audio
Matrox Convert DVI Plus accepts your computer's stereo audio output. The audio is routed to the RCA audio output of Convert DVI Plus for monitoring and is embedded into the SDI signal. Audio and video synchronization is maintained throughout the hardware processing chain.

Region-of-interest
Matrox Convert DVI Plus lets you output just the content in a region-of-interest at the broadcast resolution you need. Simply using your mouse, you can define any region of any size from your computer display. If the content you select doesn't match the output resolution, Matrox Convert DVI Plus provides horizontal and vertical upscaling and downscaling. The snap-to-window feature automatically generates and positions a region-of-interest over a particular image or window such as a YouTube video within a web page.

Output analog and digital video simultaneously
Matrox Convert DVI Plus provides a full complement of outputs including HD/SD-SDI, HD/SD analog component, S-Video, and composite. Your choice of analog output and the SDI output are simultaneously live.

Feed a downstream keyer
Over-the-shoulder graphics for news programs and lower-thirds or score tickers for sports broadcasts are easy to create from computer content. You simply scale and position your content to appear exactly where you want it on your broadcast output using the live preview window. You select background key colors from a large palette including super-white and super-black.

Convert HDMI signals
Many newer computers and devices such as iPhones or iPads have HDMI outputs rather than DVI outputs. Matrox Convert DVI can be used with these devices via an HDMI to DVI adapter that you purchase separately. In the case of iPhones or iPads, you will also need an Apple Digital AV Adapter.

Many ways to monitor your output
In addition to its digital and analog outputs, the user interface of Matrox Convert DVI Plus provides a live preview window that can replace a cumbersome external preview monitor.

Overlay logos and graphics
The graphic overlay feature lets you add a custom logo or graphic to the Convert DVI Plus output. You can display any PNG or TGA file with alpha over a YouTube video, a Skype conversation, or a Google Earth map, for example.

Convert VGA (analog) signals
A/V professionals and broadcast engineers often need to work with laptops, notebooks, netbooks, and older computers as sources of video content. These devices may only have a VGA (analog) display output. Convert DVI Plus can be used in conjunction with Matrox DualHead2Go to convert VGA signals, not just DVI signals.

- Product Identifiers -

MPN: DVIPLUS/N
UPC: 630396240683

- In The Box -

Convert DVI Plus Unit
DVI and system audio loop-through cable
1 meter
External AC-DC adapter
Y/C video adapter

All Matrox products come with a 3- year parts and labor warranty.

- Product Specifications -

System requirements
System requirements	For additional configuration on the PC, Matrox Convert DVI requires a computer running Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate (32- and 64- bit), or Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit), or Windows XP Professional (32-bit) with Service Pack 3, one free USB 2.0 port. For additional configuration on the Mac, Matrox Convert DVI requires a computer running Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or Mac OS x 10.7 (Lion), one free USB 2.0 port. In stand-alone mode, the only requirement is a DVI device which outputs a supported progressive DVI-I (Digital) signal.
Video
DVI input and output	DVI-I (Digital) single-link 29-pin female connector (1920 x 1200 @60FPS maximum resolution)
HDMI input and output	Via DVI male to HDMI female adaptor (sold separately)
Supported video ouput formats	NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ 720p 50/59.94 1080i 25/29.97
SDTV SDI output	SD-SDI, YUV 4:2:2 10-bit 24-bit, 48 kHz BNC connector (75 O) Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M
SDTV S-Video and composite video output	PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ Frequency response: +/- 0.25 dB max to 5 MHz 2T pulse response: 0.5% max Diff. Gain and Diff. Phase: < 2% BNC connectors (75 O)
SDTV analog component video output	Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ) SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL) Frequency response Y: +/- 0.25 dB max to 5 MHz Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/-0.2 dB max to 2 MHz Component channel delay: +/- 3 ns Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 54 dB, unified weighted BNC connectors (75 O)
HDTV SDI output	HD-SDI, YUV 4:2:2 10-bit 24-bit, 48 kHz Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M BNC connector (75 O)
HDTV analog component video output	Supported video formats: 1080i 25 and 29.97, 720p 50 and 59.94 Compliant to EIA-770.3 Frequency response Y: +/- 0.3 dB max to 28 MHz Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 0.4 dB max to 14 MHz Component channel delay: +/- 0.5 ns Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 57 dB, unified weighted BNC connectors (75 O)
Audio
inputs	1/8" stereo minijack
Digital output	Up to 8 channels of embedded audio on SDI (4x stereo pair)
Analog output	Unbalanced stereo RCA outputs
Genlock
Reference input	SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level sync BNC connector (75 O), terminated Timing offset controls provided
Scaling
Dedicated hardware scaler	Multi-tap 10-bit realtime processing Horizontal and vertical downscaling and upscaling with proper color space and aspect ratio conversion
General
Dimensions	151mm (L) x 161mm (W) x 46mm (H)
Weight	458 grammes (unit only)
Regulatory class	FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, C-Tick Mark, VCCI RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
Limited warranty and service	3-year limited warranty with free telephone support
Electrical and Operating Requirements
Power	Unit voltage and amperage: 5V/3Amps Total power consumption: 10 watts
Environmental	Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F) Storage temperature: -40 to 75 degrees C (-40 to 167 degrees F) Maximum altitude for operation: 3,000 meters Maximum altitude for transport: 12,000 meters Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Hassle Free Returns

At Motion Media, our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with your purchase. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to Motion Media within 30 days. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be received within three business days of receipt of merchandise.

Refunds on returned items will be issued in the same payment form as tendered at the time of purchase. If payment was made by credit card, once we receive the product we will credit your account. Please allow 7-10 days for a credit to appear on your credit card statement. If payment was made by check, please allow 10 business days for a refund check to be issued.

Please read all conditions below. If conditions are not met, Motion Media reserves the right to refuse the return or to charge a restocking fee of up to 25%.

How to return or exchange an item:

In order to return an item you need to first obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
To request an RMA number, please visit our contact page and send us an email with the request.
To request an RMA number by phone, call Customer Service at 310-450-4000.
Place the original package into a shipping carton.
Include the invoice and the reason for the return. If defective, please specify the defect.
Please do not place stickers or shipping labels on the original manufacturer's package.
The RMA number must be clearly written on the outer box. If you received a label in the email, print the label and tape it to the carton.
Ship via insured ground service with a tracking number. Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. We are not responsible for lost or damaged packages.
Send pre-authorized returns to:

Motion Media, LLC
Attn: RMA#XXXXX
709 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Alternatively, you may return an item at our office at the above location, with an approved RMA.

Rules:

All returned or exchanged items must be in new condition, in the original box, and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals, and all accessories.
Motion Media is not responsible for personal data or items left in returned merchandise.
Defective items may be repaired or exchanged at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
RMA numbers are valid for 10 days.
Motion Media is not responsible for any consequential or incidental damage resulting from the sale or use of any merchandise bought from us. We are responsible for the monetary value of the merchandise only.

No Return/Exchange On:

Any Electronically Delivered Software*
3D Printers & Accessories
Custom systems built or modified by Motion Media to customer's specifications
Educational dvd's and books once unwrapped
Motion Media Gift Cards are redeemable for merchandise only and may not be redeemed for cash.

*We offer 30 day returns on Autodesk licenses, excluding monthly terms.