VITEC | Decoder Boards | SDM290ex

SDM290ex Standard Definition Broadcast Decoder

  • Standard Definition Broadcast Decoder

Stradis SDM290ex is a rock solid and fully featured hardware-based SD decoder that is suitable for the most demanding professional applications. It decodes MPEG 4:2:2 profiles at up to 50 Mbps and provides continuous, frame-accurate back-to-back playback of all standard MPEG2 streams. For maximum flexibility, Stradis SDM290ex features several video outputs including SD-SDI (SMPTE259M), RGB/analog YPbPr, S-Video and composite . On the audio side, it decodes up to 8 embedded audio channels over SDI in addition to outputting AES3 digital audio and both balanced and unbalanced analog audio.

The Stradis SDK/API developer kit allows one or several Stradis SDM290ex decoder cards to be integrated and controlled into a video system quickly and easily. It provides a full control of the features and supports synchronized playback across all cards. SDK/API compatibility is ensured across the complete Stradis product range allowing a seamless upgrade to a different decoder.

Through a machine control interface (RS-422), the Stradis SDM290ex can be configured as either a controller or a device.

 

  • Single channel SD MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 decoder
  • Decodes full MPEG 4:2:2 profile or MP@ML (4:2:0) up to 50Mbps
  • SDI, YPbPr, RGB, S-video and Composite outputs
  • 8 x SDI embedded and 2 x AES3 digital audio outputs plus 2 x balanced and 2x unbalanced analog audio outputs
  • Closed captioning, Genlock, LTC and RS-422 (control & device)
  • PCIe card (1 lane), Multiboard support, Stradis SDK
VIDEO OUTPUTS
Digital  SDI
Analog Composite, RGB, YPbPr, S-video
SUPPORTED FORMATS
Video Formats NTSC / PAL
Picture Size SD 
Chroma Sampling Format 4:2:2 & 4:2:0
Profile (MPEG-2)  422P@ML / MP@ML 
Color Standards NTSC / PAL
Maximum Video Bit Rate (MPEG-2 Up to 50 Mbps
AUDIO OUTPUTS 
Embedded Audio Channel 8
Digital AES3 (2)
Analog Balanced (2), Unbalanced CDROM Style (2
ADVANCED FEATURES 
RS-422 control Yes
Linear Time Code Output  Yes
Genlock/Reference Input  Yes
Vertical Interval Time Code  Yes
Video adjustments  Yes
Multiboarding Yes
DEVELOPERS RESSOURCES
Operating Systems  Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2000
Development Kits SDK / API
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 
Minimum  Configuration P3 - 800 MHz, 512 MB RAM
PCI Compliance  PCI rev2.1 (32 bits 33 MHz) (Automatic detection: 5V and 3.3V) or PCIe (1 lane)
Dimensions of the board 174.63 x 106.68 mm (6.875” x 4.2”)
Power consumption 12.3 W (PCI) / 14.1 W (PCIe)

The latest Documentation and Software can be found at the Homepage of Vitec

Applications

  • Broadcast
  • Digital signage
  • Entertainment

Accessories

SAC006
SDM290ex Audio cable with 6 XLRs for 4 balanced audio outputs and 2 digital audio outputs (XLR).
SAC007
SDM290ex Audio cable with 4 XLRs for 4 balanced audio outputs and 2 BNCs for digital audio output.
SAC011
PC bracket with 2 female RCA connectors for unbalanced analog audio output.
(Compatible with all SDM & HDM).
SAC012
Sync daisy chain cable. Connects multiple decoders in one chassis. (Compatible with all SDM & HDM).
SAC014
PC bracket with DB-9 connector for RS-422 machine control and BNC for LTC output. (Compatible with SDM290ex, HDM500ex and HDM850).
SAC015
HDM500ex Audio cable with 6 BNCs for digital audio output and 1 RCA connector forunbalanced analog audio output.
SAC018
HDM500ex DVI-I to VGA adapter.
SAC020
HDM500ex Video cable: DVI-I to DVI-D and VGA. “Y” adaptater.
SAC021
Internal Audio cable. Connect a decoder to PC sound card. (Compatible with all SDM & HDM).
SAC023
S-Video Adapter Cable: 2 male BNC connectors to 1 male 4-pin Mini DIN connector. (Compatible with all SDM).
SAC024
HDM500ex Video cable: DVI-D male to HDMI male (2 meter).
SAC025
Triple BNC to 0.10" Header Bracket (genlock, LTC).
VML01
8xAES audio out, Genlock input, SD-SDI out (split cable on DB connector).
Only for HDM850.
VML02
RGV/YPbPr video ou, Analog Stereo out (bracket + cable).
Only for HDM850

Documentation

  • SDM-Family Datasheet
  • Stradis SDM290_280_260_230 User Man

Software

  • Stradis Software v173


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