Bolin D20S – Dante AV Ultra encoder/decoder (HDMI/12G-SDI)

Bolin D20S Dante AV Ultra Encoder/Decoder (HDMI/12G-SDI)

The Bolin D20S brings video sources and displays into a Dante ecosystem with Dante AV Ultra: it delivers visually lossless, ultra-low latency 4K60 video over standard 1 Gbps networks. The same unit can be configured as an encoder or as a decoder with a firmware change (one role at a time; a complete link needs two devices). As an encoder it converts an HDMI input into a Dante AV Ultra stream; as a decoder it receives the stream from a Dante AV PTZ camera or an encoder and outputs it on HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI, thanks to a built-in SDI video processor for broadcast workflows.

The FPGA-based JPEG2000 codec keeps codec latency below 10 ms, and Dante PTP clocking keeps video and audio perfectly synchronized across all endpoints, avoiding lip-sync problems. It is managed with Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager for routing and remote management, and adds IR and serial (RS-422) pass-through over IP for PTZ camera control, KVM functions via USB and EDID management. Two Gigabit ports allow daisy-chaining, the first one with PoE++ power. Typical uses are live production, corporate AV, broadcasting and distributed AV systems.

Key features

• Encoder or decoder in the same unit, selected by firmware
• Visually lossless 4K60 4:4:4 over standard 1 Gbps networks
• JPEG2000 codec in FPGA, codec latency below 10 ms
• PTP clocking for perfectly synchronized video and audio
• Decoder output: HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI simultaneously, with built-in scaler
• Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager (DDM) support
• IR and RS-422 serial over IP, VISCA over IP control of PTZ cameras
• USB HID and USB OTG for keyboard and mouse (KVM)
• HDCP 2.2/2.3, EDID, HDR support
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports, PoE++ on port 1
• Compact enclosure for surface, rack or DIN rail mounting

Specifications

• Model: D20S
• Operating mode: encoder (HDMI input) or decoder, set by firmware; not both at the same time
• Decoder video output: HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI (simultaneous)
• Video codec: JPEG2000 in FPGA, licensed by intoPIX
• Video resolutions: up to 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz; RGB 4:4:4 8-bit, YCbCr 4:4:4 8-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit
• HDMI formats: 4096x2160p, 3840x2160p, 1920x1080p, 1920x1200, 1600x1200, 1280x720p, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, 720x576p, 720x480p, 640x480; 23.98 to 60 Hz
• SDI output (decoder): 12G-SDI BNC 75 Ω, SMPTE 292, 424, 425-A, 2081, 2082 with SMPTE 352 metadata; YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0; no output with HDCP-protected sources
• Bit rate: 200 to 800 Mbps; unicast or multicast
• Latency: 0.5 frame (under 8 ms between encoder and decoder at 2160p60), may increase depending on the network
• Bandwidth: 4Kp60 10-bit 4:2:2 500-600 Mbps; 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2 150-250 Mbps
• Copy protection: HDCP 2.2 input/output, HDCP 2.3 over network; EDID
• Audio: Dante Audio over IP, up to 8 channels at 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 16/24/32-bit; HDMI 7.1 embedded audio
• Dante AV network: 15 audio flows of 8 channels, 1 video flow; hardware time-stamping
• Ethernet: 2 x RJ45 1000BASE-T (port 1 Dante primary with PoE++ IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 Class 6, 60 W; port 2 for daisy chain)
• Control: VISCA serial control over IP, VISCA over IP; RS-422 on RJ45 (VISCA); IR TX/RX 2-pin 3.5 mm, 38 kHz
• USB: 2 x USB Type-A (decoder, keyboard/mouse extension), USB OTG
• Power: 12 V DC 4 A (IEC 60130-10 Type 4 connector) or PoE++; 12 V DC has priority
• Power consumption at 4K60: 40 W
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C; humidity 10 % to 90 % non-condensing
• Cooling: fan with 3 adjustable speeds, NC35 or less
• Compliance: CE, FCC Part 15 Class B
• Chassis: metal, black finish
• Dimensions: 216.5 x 148.35 x 44 mm
• Weight: 1.3 kg

In the box

• D20S encoder/decoder
• 12 V DC 4 A power adapter (VCC-P12-4)
• RS-422/232 RJ45 adapter (VCC-CC45RS)
• Surface mount kit B-SM10
• Base mount kit B-BM10
• HDMI cable secure mount