The Gra-Vue MVIO DEC Video to SD-SDI Converterfrom Gra-Vue MVIO DEC Video to SD-SDI Converteris identical in functionality to the XIO 9010DEC card, but is housed in a standalone, 1U half-rack chassis. It converts one analog composite video signal to four identical SDI signals. 625i50 (PAL) and 525i60 (NTSC) format input signals are supported.

LED lights on the unit indicate the status of input signal and power supply, in order to let the user know the status immediately. It supports SNMP and can be real-time managed and monitored by XIO NET, the Network Management Module, via Ethernet.

• One analog composite video inputs, four identical SDI outputs
• Supports NTSC and PAL format for input signals
• 10-bit video processing
• Cables may be hot-swapped
• LED lights indicate status of signals and power supply
• Supports SNMP and can be real-time managed and monitored by XIO NET via Ethernet
• Designed for use in broadcasting system, studios, and other professional fields

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this Device support SMPTE Level B? In other words, does this Device Support BlackMagic gear? No mention of either in Manufacturer's PDF.

A: The DMON-4S supports Level A and Level B at 3G so it will work with Blackmagic products. It also allows conversion between both levels.

Q: 2. Will it convert from 1080p 50 frames to 1080i 50 frames?

A: Yes indeed. Great unit!

Q: 3. Does this allow for a usb out? It shows a usb port but doesn't mention it in the specs

A: The mini-USB port is used only for device control (using Windows-only software) and firmware updates.Google dac-70 manual for more info.

Q: 4. How do you access the quick key to change output resolutions?

A: Settings for the Gra-Vue MIO MVS-4HDMI Mini HDMI Input Multi-Viewer with DVI Output can be changed by navigating to the IP address assigned to the device in a web browser when connected to the same Ethernet network and using the web interface.

Q: 5. Are these Converters Rackmountable?

A: no, it is not rackmountable.

Q: 6. Why is this converter box not compatible with the Sony HDR-FX7 camera?

A: The specs for input is shown below, and it specifically says that the Sony HDR-FX7 will not work. It does not say why, but the Sony HDR-FX7 is 1440x1080 which may be the answer. 720 x 480 interlaced (NTSC) 720 x 576 interlaced (PAL) 1280 x 720 / 50Hz progressive 1280 x 720 / 59.94Hz progressive 1280 x 720 / 60Hz progressive 1920 x 1080 / 50Hz interlaced 1920 x 1080 / 59.94Hz interlaced 1920 x 1080 / 60Hz interlaced 1920 x 1080pConnections Input: HDMI Output: 2x BNC connectors for HD/SD-SDI Audio: HDMI audio is embedded into the SDI output. Note: The DAC-9P is not compatible with the HDMI output from the Sony HDR-FX7 camera. The DAC-9P is compatible with other Sony cameras. The Sony HVR-V1 and the Sony HVR-HD1000U have been tested and are compatible with the DAC-9P.

Q: 7. Eternally grateful for your input... If input VGA at 1024x768 and it is set to output at 1080, will I see pillar boxes and a slight letterbox at the top since it is outputting 1:1 or will it fit to the vertical height? How about for 720? Thanks!!! Steve

A: We are using it similar to what you are describing. If you put VGA in and set output to 1080 it will be full screen. As far as 720, we have not used it yet.Lenny

Q: 8. will this unit upgrade the analog signal to 720 or 1080 sdi?

A: cannot change the resolution, 720 to 720 or 1080 to 1080

Q: 9. will this unit convert 1080p 24 to 1080p or i 50 ?

A: You bet it will.

Q: 10. Can it convert a DVI input to HD-SDI using a DVI to HDMI Cable?

A: If you are converting a DVI-D to HDMI, then yes that should be no problem. You will have to also factor in audio. your DVI to HDMI conversion will need to embed the the audio into the HDMI stream.