Getting Started
Introducing Blackmagic HDLink
HDLink connects SDI video directly to any supported DVI-D and DisplayPort based LCD
computer monitor for incredible true HDTV resolution video monitoring. HDLink includes 3 Gb/s
SDI for high resolution 2K film monitoring when connected to a large 30 inch DVI or DisplayPort
display. With every individual pixel in the HD or 2K SDI connection digitally mapped directly to
the pixels of the LCD display, you get a perfect digital-to-screen pixel for pixel HDTV or 2K
display. Connect any HDMI television or video projector to HDLink for cinema style monitoring!
The 3 HDLink models available are:
HDLink Pro DVI
HDLink Pro DVI is the most advanced monitoring solution for DVI and HDMI displays. With dual
link 3Gb/s SDI for 2K, HD and SD compatibility, built in 3D lookup table color management,
hardware upscaling and 6 channel analog audio outputs, HDLink Pro DVI gives you incredible
pixel for pixel perfect monitoring!
HDLink Pro 3D DisplayPort
The world's first SDI monitoring solution for deep bit depth DisplayPort monitors now supports
full 3D stereoscopic and HDMI 3D frame packing! Get the highest quality in both 4:2:2 and
4:4:4.Perfect for SD, HD and feature film 2K monitoring, HDLink Pro supports 1.62 and 2.7 Gb/s
DisplayPort monitors with 1, 2 and 4 lanes as well as DVI and HDMI monitors with an adapter.
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HDLink Optical Fiber
HDLink Optical Fiber includes all the same incredible features as HDLink Pro DVI plus adds
direct connections for the latest 3 Gb/s optical fiber technology! Connect to either the copper
3 Gb/s SDI input or the 3 Gb/s optical fiber input, and HDLink will automatically detect the
correct input to use!
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3 Gb/s SDI monitoring for DVI/HDMI displays
SDI IN
SDI OUT
OPTICAL OUT/IN
DVI-D or HDMI
POWER 12V
3 Gb/s SDI monitoring for DVI/HDMI displays
DVI-D or HDMI
SDI IN
SDI OUT
OPTICAL OUT/IN
POWER 12V
Getting Started
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