Roland VC-1-SC SDI and HDMI Up/Down/Cross Scan Converter

Roland's latest Roland VC-1-SC SDI and HDMI Up/Down/Cross Scan Converter meets the increasing need for high-quality, lossless video and audio conversion for live/post production and installed systems. The lineup includes the Roland VC-1-HS (HDMI to SDI), VC-1-SH (SDI to HDMI), VC-1-DL (Bi-directional SDI/HDMI with audio/video delay and frame sync), and VC-1-SC (Up/Down/Cross Scan converter to/from SDI/HDMI).

The VC-1 Video Converter series prioritizes picture quality by preserving the original signal's video characteristics. This ensures a clean output without interlacing artifacts or conversion errors often seen in other converters. Additionally, the VC-1 series incorporates an on-board re-clocker to address signal attenuation over long SDI distances. It also supports both level A and B 3G-SDI for connecting various high-quality SDI sources, while the VC-1-SC allows input from analog sources like RGB and component signals with a built-in scaler.

The VC-1 series is HDCP compliant, enabling the conversion or pass-through of HDCP signals except for the SDI output. With selectable audio embedding or de-embedding, users can easily manage different audio sources when routing to or from video devices.

Key Features

• The VC-1 Video Converter series ensures excellent picture quality while preserving the original video characteristics.
  
• It eliminates interlacing artifacts and other conversion or signal errors commonly found in other video converters.
  
• The VC-1 series includes an on-board re-clocker to compensate for signal attenuation over long distances in SDI signals.
  
• It supports both level A and B 3G-SDI, allowing for the connection of various high-quality SDI sources.
  
• The VC-1-SC model enables input from analog sources like RGB and components, along with a built-in scaler.
  
• It supports 3G (Level A&B), HD, and SD SDI formats.
  
• The VC-1 series features HDMI input and output capabilities.
  
• It also supports RGB and component input.
  
• Composite input is available as well.
  
• HDCP support is included in the VC-1 series.
  
• It comes with a built-in frame synchronizer and scaler.
  
• Audio embedding or de-embedding is supported.
  
• The VC-1 series can be controlled using the VC-1 RCS or PC/MAC Control Application.
  
• It offers conversion options for upscaling, downscaling, cross-conversion, frame rate conversion, I/P conversion, and aspect ratio conversion.

Technical Specifications

INPUT CONNECTORS
SDI
Connector: BNC type x 1 (Combined use with SDI Out Connector)
Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
HDMI
Connector: Type A (19 pins) x 1
Signal Standard: HDMI HDCP support (When an HDCP-applied signal is input, output from the SDI OUT connector is stopped)
RGB/Component
Connector: HD DB-15 type x 1
Signal Level: 1.0Vp-p (Y signal), 0.7Vp-p (R/G/B/Pb/Pr signals), 5VTTL (H/V signals)
Impedance: 75 ohms
Composite
Connector: BNC type x 1
Signal Level: 1.0 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 V-p (C signal (NTSC)), 0.3 V-p (C signal (PAL))
Impedance: 75 ohms
Analog Audio
Connector: RCA phono type x 1 pair (L/R) (Combined use with Analog Audio Out Connector)
Input Level: -6dBV
Maximum Input Level: +6dBV
Impedance: 22 k ohms
Reference
Connector: BNC type x 1
Impedance: 75 ohms
Signal Format: Black Burst, Bi-level, Tri-level
OUTPUT CONNECTORS
SDI
Connector: BNC type x 2 (One is Combined with SDI In Connector)
Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
HDMI
Connector: Type A (19 pins) x 1
Signal Standards: HDMI HDCP support
Analog Audio
Connector: RCA phono type x 1 pair (L/R) (Combined use with Analog Audio In Connector)
Input Level: -6dBV
Maximum Output Level: +6dBV
Impedance: 2.2 k ohms
INPUT FORMATS
SDI
Connector: BNC type x 1 (Combined use with SDI Out Connector)
Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
Video Formats: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p/60i/59.94i/50i
1920x1080/30PsF/29.97PsF/25PsF/24PsF/23.98PsF (Conforms to SMPTE 274M)
1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p (Conforms to SMPTE 296M)
720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i (Conforms to ITU-R BT.601-5)
Color Format: 10 bits YCC 4:2:2
Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 16 ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M, SMPTE 272M-C)
*When frame synchronizer is engaged, CH 3-8 of HDMI and CH 3-16 of SDI audio output are not available.
HDMI
Video Formats: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p/60i/59.94i/50i
1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p
720x480/59.94p/59.94i, 720x576/50p/50i (Conforms to CEA-861-E)
PC Formats: 640x480/60/72/75/85Hz, 800x600/56/60/72/75/85Hz, 1024x768/60/70/75/85Hz, 1280x768/60/75/85/Hz, 1360x768/60Hz, 1152x864/75Hz, 1400x900/60/75/85Hz, 1280x960/60/85Hz, 1280x1024/60/75/85Hz, 1400x1050/60/75Hz, 1680x1050/60Hz, 1600x1200/60Hz, 1920x1200/60Hz Reduced blanking (Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11)
Color Format: 10 bits YCC 4:2:2, 8 bits YCC 4:4:4, 8 bits RGB 4:4:4
Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch
RGB/Component
Video Formats: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/60i/59.94i/50i/24PsF/23.98PsF (Conforms to SMPTE 274M)
1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p (Conforms to SMPTE 296M)
720x480/59.94p/59.94i, 720x576/50p/50i
PC Formats: 640x480/60/72/75/85Hz, 800x600/56/60/72/75/85Hz, 1024x768/60/70/75/85Hz, 1280x720/60Hz, 1280x768/60/75/85/Hz, 1360x768/60Hz, 1152x864/75Hz, 1400x900/60/75/85Hz, 1280x960/60/85Hz, 1280x1024/60/75/85Hz, 1400x1050/60/75Hz, 1680x1050/60Hz, 1600x1200/60Hz, 1920x1080/60Hz, 1920x1200/60Hz Reduced blanking (Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11)
Composite
Video Formats: NTSC, PAL
PROCESSING
Audio Embed/De-embed
2ch
Frame Synchronizer
Frame sync is activated when a reference signal is detected. When frame synchronizer is engaged, CH 3-8 of HDMI and CH 3-16 of SDI audio output are not available.
Resolution Conversion
Selectable Full/LetterBox/Crop/Dot-by-Dot Type
Frame Rate Conversion
Frame Skip/Repeat Type
OTHERS
USB
USB Type B (Hi-Speed USB) x 1
Power Supply
DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)
Operation Temperature
+0-+40 degrees Celsius +41-+104 degrees Fahrenheit
Accessories
AC adaptor Power Cord Rubber Foot x 4 Owner's Manual
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
150 mm
5-15/16 inches
Depth
130 mm
5-1/8 inches
Height
30 mm
1-3/16 inches
Weight
500 g
1 lbs. 2 oz.