Microtronix DX-4400-TI-2K  SD/HD/2K/4K 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Inserter with PIP OSD & SDI Loop Output

The DX-4400 is designed for use in broadcast, professional video recording, information displays, surveillance, security and embedded applications requiring live text and graphic overlay with no degradation of the video content.
Manufacturer: Microtronix
$2,350.00
Availability: In stock
SKU
DX-4400-TI-2K
Manufacturer: Microtronix

Microtronix DX-4400-TI-2K  SD/HD/2K/4K 3G-SDI Text & Graphics Inserter with PIP OSD & SDI Loop Output

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The DX-4400 is a high performance low latency single/dual channel 3G-SDI Video Text and Graphics Overlay Inserter supporting alpha blended text and graphics overlay / on screen display (OSD) on progressive, progressive segmented frame (PsF) and interlaced video formats for SD, HD, FHD, 2K in the base product and with a license upgrade, 4K SDI at UHD resolutions up to 3840x2160p30 and Digital Cinema resolutions to 4096x2160p30 using Dual Link 3G- SDI with Quad and 2SI mapping.

 

An integrated ARM SoC supports enhanced text, telemetry data, image overlay including graphic widgets, line/circle drawing and rotations. Up to 1,000 independent text fields, images and graphic elements can be overlaid (inserted) onto the video stream. An extensive command set allows for full control of size, font type, color, position, background color and full transparency control. The overlay data and user commands are delivered to the unit through the RS-232 (DB9 or USB) serial ports or via a TCP Ethernet connection. A Web user interface is available for configuration, management, maintenance and control.

 

The product passes all video content* (on the primary video input) including audio channels and embedded metadata. Either SDI input can be used for PIP and for a scaled dual (side-by-side) display. Secondary SDI outputs provide a clean loop pass-thru output of each input.

Modes of Operation

The unit has several user selectable Modes of Operation, each offering a different set of features and functionalities. 

NOTE: Based on customer feedback, additional Modes of operation are being added via firmware updates. 

Dual Channel Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter

In this mode the product provides 2 video channels with separate text and graphics overlays for each channel. Each channel supports the SD, HD, and 3G video resolutions (listed below) complete with Ancillary (ANC) data pass through.

Low Latency Dual Channel Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter

This mode also offers a low latency setting in which the video path has 1 to 2 lines of frame of delay. In this configuration, zoom, Alpha Blending and PiP functions are not supported. 

Zoom Dual Channel Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter

This offers a zoom control for each channel for progressive video formats at SD, HD & FHD video resolutions. Ancillary data pass-through is not supported. 

PiP Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter

This mode provides a single channel text inserter with a main input and a secondary input. Both inputs have scaling capabilities to allow for use as Picture in Picture (PiP), split screen or side by side configurations. The unit has a single text and graphics overlay and supports the SD, HD, and 3G modes listed in the product specifications. Ancillary data from input 1 passes through the unit to the output.

Low-latency PiP Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter

This is a low-latency version of the PiP Text Overlay Inserter with less than one frame of delay from input to output. Input 1 does not support PiP or Zoom. Input 2 supports PiP and zoom. ANC data pass-through is supported on Input 1.

Dual Link 4K Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter

The unit provides a Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter for one channel of 4K video transported in the SMPTE dual-link (Quad and 2SI mapped) mode of operation. ANC data pass-through is NOT supported.

Low Latency Dual Link 4K Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter

The unit provides a low-latency Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter with only 1 to 2 lines of frame delay for one channel of 4K video transported in the SMPTE dual-link mode of operation. Ancillary data pass-through is supported in this configuration.

Zoom Dual Link 4K Text & Graphics Overlay Inserter

The unit provides a single channel text & graphics overlay for 4K (Quad or 2SI mapped) dual-link video. For 2SI mapped video, the input video can be digitally zoomed. me delay for one channel of 4K video transported in the SMPTE dual-link mode of operation. ANC data pass-through is supported.

NOTE: 4K support is a product license upgrade to the base 2K product.

Key Features

  • Supports live text and telemetry data insertion on interlaced, progressive segmented frame (PsF) and progressive video streams
  • SDI video overlay of text, images and software generated graphics
  • Alpha blending overlay of text, images and graphics
  • Dynamic positioning and rotation of overlay fields
  • Supports text scrolling and crawling for news-feed applications
  • Scaling of text and graphic images
  • Integrated real-time clock with support for NTP & PTP time protocols for time & date applications
  • Output video clock frequency is locked to input
  • Programmable Frame Delay Compensation: 1-20 frames of delay
  • Digital zoom (video scaling) of PiP input
  • User configurable frame delay compensation (1-20 frames)
  • Video frame capture
  • Supports the Qt Meta Language (QML) for enhancing user interface-centric applications
  • Web User Interface for configuration, management and control

Supported Video Resolutions

  • SD, HD and 2K SDI:
  • NTSC 480i @ 29.97 frames per sec (fps)
  • PAL 576i @ 25 fps
  • 720p @ 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 fps
  • 1080i & 1080 PsF @ 23.97 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 /50 /60 fps
  • 1920x1080p @ 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 60fps
  • 2048x1080p @ 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 fps

4K SDI:

  • UHD 4K: 3840x2160p @ 23.97 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 fps
  • DCI 4K: 4096x2160p @ 23.97 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 fps

*Note: 4K uses Dual Link 3G-SDI operating with Quad and 2SI mapping to provide a single channel SDI text & graphics overlay inserter. 4K support is a product upgrade to the base 2K product.

Video Ports

  • Two 75Ω SD – 3G SDI inputs
  • Two 75Ω SD – 3G SDI overlay outputs
  • Two 75Ω SD – 3G SDI Loop pass-thru outputs

Other User Port Interfaces

  • RS-232 DB9 Serial & USB Serial
  • USB OTG & Ethernet

Other Features

  • Supports* ancillary and VBI content including audio channels and embedded metadata on the main SDI feed
  • Optional VBI line insertion capability. (Contact Microtronix Sales with your application requirements.)
  • Micro SD card storage of user configuration, text fields, images (PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP etc.) and graphic elements
  • Auto system recovery after power-off
  • Firmware upgradable via serial or Ethernet ports

*Note, not all features are supported across all video formats.

Power & Mechanical

  • Power Adapter: regulated 12VDC @ 2.5A 110/240VAC adapter
  • Mechanical: 172mm x 146mm x 38mm (DxWxH)

Product Customization

Microtronix provides product customization and engineering design services to support your system integration requirements. Contact Microtronix Sales today with a block diagram of your setup and a brief outline description of your design requirements.

Product Warranty

  • 1-year factory replacement policy
Manufacturer: Microtronix
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