VMD6444 Multichannel Decoder Board
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The powerful Stradis VMD-6444 Multichannel Decoder card is a 4-channel H.264/HD AVC decoder over HDMI with output resolution of up to 1080p30 per channel. It is designed to meet the needs of the digital signage market for advertising, entertainment, museum/exhibit, and hospitality applications.
Stradis VMD-6444 features simultaneous H.264 hardware decoding of video clips up to HP@L4.1 with maximum bit-rate of 62.5Mbit/s. Several decoders may be installed in one PC, simplifying deployment of multi-channel HD video system and resulting in very low costs per channel. HDMI output resolutions ranging from SD to 1080p ensure full compatibility with a wide variety of video monitors, TVs and projectors. Stradis VMD-6444 synchronizes decoding across video channels and supports 32-bit graphic overlay with adjustable transparency and blending effects for a total multi-media display solution.
The SDK API for Stradis VMD-6444 is based on previous generations of Vitec/Focus /Visual Circuits decoder cards to ease upgrades from Gemini and Harmony cards.
- HD/SD H.264 with support for MP4 and MPEG-2 transport stream container
- 4 x HDMI 1.3 outputs with resolution up to 1080p30 and embedded audio
- Cross-channel decoding synchronization
- Seamless frame accurate playback
- Overlay (OSD) with alpha blending (256 levels), Genlock
- SDK similar to Harmony 4ES and Gemini decoders for easy upgrade
| VIDEO OUTPUTS | |
| Digital | Digital HDMI |
| SUPPORTED FORMATS | |
| Video Formats | 1080p, 1080i, 720p, NTSC, PAL |
| Picture Size | HD / SD |
| Chroma Sampling Format | 04:02:00 |
| Profile | H.264 up to HP@L4.1 |
| Maximum Video Bit Rate | Up to 62.5 Mbps |
| AUDIO OUTPUTS | |
| Embedded Audio Channel | AC-3 up to 6 channels via computer's optical S/PDIF out port 2 channels per HDMI output (independent) |
| ADVANCED FEATURES | |
| Multiboarding | Yes |
| Video / audio adjustment | Yes |
| Genlock/Reference Input | Yes |
| On Screen Display (Level of transparency) | Yes (256) |
| Upscaling | Yes |
| Downscaling | Yes |
| DEVELOPERS RESSOURCES | |
| Operating Systems | Windows 7 (32/64 bit) / XP |
| Development Kits | SDK (support main features of Harmony 4ES) |
| SYSTEM CONFIGURATION | |
| Minimum Configuration | P4 - 2.4GHz, 1 GB RAM |
| PCI Compliance | PCIe rev1.1 (1 lane) |
| Dimensions of the board | 111.15 x 165.65 mm (4.37” x 6.52”) |
| Power consumption | 10 W |
The latest Documentation and Software can be found at the Homepage of Vitec
Applications
- Advertising
- Entertainment
- Hospitality
- Video billboards
Accessories
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SAC006 SDM290ex Audio cable with 6 XLRs for 4 balanced audio outputs and 2 digital audio outputs (XLR). |
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SAC007 SDM290ex Audio cable with 4 XLRs for 4 balanced audio outputs and 2 BNCs for digital audio output. |
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SAC011 PC bracket with 2 female RCA connectors for unbalanced analog audio output. (Compatible with all SDM & HDM). |
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SAC012 Sync daisy chain cable. Connects multiple decoders in one chassis. (Compatible with all SDM & HDM). |
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SAC014 PC bracket with DB-9 connector for RS-422 machine control and BNC for LTC output. (Compatible with SDM290ex, HDM500ex and HDM850). |
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SAC015 HDM500ex Audio cable with 6 BNCs for digital audio output and 1 RCA connector forunbalanced analog audio output. |
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SAC018 HDM500ex DVI-I to VGA adapter. |
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SAC020 HDM500ex Video cable: DVI-I to DVI-D and VGA. “Y” adaptater. |
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SAC021 Internal Audio cable. Connect a decoder to PC sound card. (Compatible with all SDM & HDM). |
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SAC023 S-Video Adapter Cable: 2 male BNC connectors to 1 male 4-pin Mini DIN connector. (Compatible with all SDM). |
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SAC024 HDM500ex Video cable: DVI-D male to HDMI male (2 meter). |
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SAC025 Triple BNC to 0.10" Header Bracket (genlock, LTC). |
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VML01 8xAES audio out, Genlock input, SD-SDI out (split cable on DB connector). Only for HDM850. |
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VML02 RGV/YPbPr video ou, Analog Stereo out (bracket + cable). Only for HDM850 |
Documentation
- Stradis VMD-6444 Datasheet