Using a nanoFlash as HDMI to SDI Converter at DVinfo.net

Steve Kalle · March 26th, 2011, 10:41 PM

Will my nanoFlash allow me to send the HDMI signal from a cableTV box through to the HD-SDI out? If so, is "E to E" the correct setting or is it something else?

I need to check the video levels from our tv channel using the waveform in our Panasonic 17" broadcast monitor to see if Comcast is distorting the image.

Also, with a NTSC (486i) input via SDI into the nanoFlash, will its HDMI output anything?

Thanks

Dan Keaton · March 27th, 2011, 07:08 AM

Dear Steve,

The nanoFlash can be used as a HDMI to HD-SDI converter.

However, if the "Broadcast Flag" is set, then the nanoFlash is prevented, by law, from accepting the footage.

Yes, you can use E to E Direct, or leave it off, this is your call.

The nanoFlash will not output SD material via the HDMI output, just the HD-SDI output.

Steve, you may call me at any time.

My phone numbers are listed at the bottom of this link:

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Dave Sperling · March 27th, 2011, 09:44 AM

Dan,
Haven't tried it, so I'm just asking --
When you say NanoFlash won't accept footage if broadcast flag is on, does that mean that it shows no input (or shows input but won't convert output), or does it mean that in E-E the picture will go through but that it can't record?
Just wondering.
-Dave S

Dan Keaton · March 27th, 2011, 10:32 AM

Dear Dave,

By law, if the Broadcast Flag is on, we are not allowed to accept the signal.

Thus, it is as if there is no signal connected to the nanoFlash.

Thus, the nanoFlash will not process any signal if this Broadcast Flag is on, which means that the content is copy protected.

There is a reasonable chance that your cable box will not have the Broadcast Flash on.

Certain devices just turn this flag on and leave it on.

Jack Zhang · April 1st, 2011, 04:10 PM

The Broadcast Flag is also known as HDCP. All consumer devices with HDMI (with the exception of camcorders and the XBOX 360 when not playing DVDs) are required to protect their outputs.

March 26th, 2011, 10:41 PM	#1
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Using a nanoFlash as HDMI to SDI Converter Will my nanoFlash allow me to send the HDMI signal from a cableTV box through to the HD-SDI out? If so, is "E to E" the correct setting or is it something else? I need to check the video levels from our tv channel using the waveform in our Panasonic 17" broadcast monitor to see if Comcast is distorting the image. Also, with a NTSC (486i) input via SDI into the nanoFlash, will its HDMI output anything? Thanks

March 27th, 2011, 07:08 AM	#2
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: Using a nanoFlash as HDMI to SDI Converter Dear Steve, The nanoFlash can be used as a HDMI to HD-SDI converter. However, if the "Broadcast Flag" is set, then the nanoFlash is prevented, by law, from accepting the footage. Yes, you can use E to E Direct, or leave it off, this is your call. The nanoFlash will not output SD material via the HDMI output, just the HD-SDI output. Steve, you may call me at any time. My phone numbers are listed at the bottom of this link: Support Contacts \| Convergent Design __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

March 27th, 2011, 09:44 AM	#3
Dave Sperling Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 780	Re: Using a nanoFlash as HDMI to SDI Converter Dan, Haven't tried it, so I'm just asking -- When you say NanoFlash won't accept footage if broadcast flag is on, does that mean that it shows no input (or shows input but won't convert output), or does it mean that in E-E the picture will go through but that it can't record? Just wondering. -Dave S

March 27th, 2011, 10:32 AM	#4
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: Using a nanoFlash as HDMI to SDI Converter Dear Dave, By law, if the Broadcast Flag is on, we are not allowed to accept the signal. Thus, it is as if there is no signal connected to the nanoFlash. Thus, the nanoFlash will not process any signal if this Broadcast Flag is on, which means that the content is copy protected. There is a reasonable chance that your cable box will not have the Broadcast Flash on. Certain devices just turn this flag on and leave it on. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

April 1st, 2011, 04:10 PM	#5
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	Re: Using a nanoFlash as HDMI to SDI Converter The Broadcast Flag is also known as HDCP. All consumer devices with HDMI (with the exception of camcorders and the XBOX 360 when not playing DVDs) are required to protect their outputs.