Blustream SC11HD-V2 HDMI 4K Video Down-Scaler (SC11HDV2)

Blustream SC11HD-V2 HDMI 4K Video Down-Scaler (SC11HDV2)

The Blustream SC11HD-V2 is an HDMI 4K scaler designed for installations with multiple displays that support different maximum video resolutions. It supports down-scaling of 4K (including HDR) video to 1080p and can embed or de-embed audio within the HDMI signal path.

Mixed-resolution distribution across multiple displays

The Blustream SC11HD-V2 is ideal for multi-room installations with multiple output resolution requirements. It accepts 4K UHD video and outputs a downscaled 1080p signal as needed, with HDCP 2.2 support and advanced EDID management.

• Supports 4K UHD video input (3840 x 2160 @24/30Hz 4:4:4 with HDR; 3840 x 2160 @50/60Hz 4:2:0)
• HDMI output downscales 4K@24/25/30Hz to 1080p@24/25/30Hz, and 4K@50/60Hz 4:2:0 to 1080p@50/60Hz
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 support

Flexible audio embed/de-embed control

Configure the unit as an HDMI audio de-embedder or audio embedder to match the installation’s audio workflow.

• Configurable as HDMI audio de-embedder or audio embedder
• De-embeds HDMI audio to analogue L/R and coaxial digital outputs concurrently (2ch PCM only)
• Embeds analogue L/R 2ch audio input onto the HDMI output
• Supports bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound including object-based audio formats in line with HDMI specifications
• CEC and ARC pass through

Integration and control features

Connectivity and setup options support straightforward integration into existing HDMI systems.

• HDMI Type A input and HDMI Type A output
• Analogue L/R audio input (3.5mm stereo jack)
• Analogue L/R audio output (3.5mm stereo jack) and RCA (SPDIF) digital audio output
• 4-pin DIP switches for EDID and mode selection
• Micro USB port for product upgrade
• 5V/1A DC power supply

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the SC11HD-V2 designed to do?

  It is an HDMI 4K scaler designed for installations with multiple displays that support different maximum video resolutions, supporting down-scaling of 4K (including HDR) to 1080p and audio embedding/de-embedding.

• Which 4K input formats are supported, and how is video downscaled?

  It supports 4K UHD input at 3840 x 2160 @24/30Hz 4:4:4 with HDR and 3840 x 2160 @50/60Hz 4:2:0. The HDMI output downscales 4K@24/25/30Hz to 1080p@24/25/30Hz and 4K@50/60Hz 4:2:0 to 1080p@50/60Hz.

• Does it support HDCP and EDID?

  Yes. It supports HDCP 2.2 and provides advanced EDID management.

• How do the audio embedding and de-embedding functions work?

  It can be configured as either an HDMI audio de-embedder or audio embedder. De-embedded audio is available simultaneously on analogue L/R and coaxial digital (2ch PCM only), and analogue L/R 2ch audio can be embedded onto the HDMI output. Bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound, including object-based audio formats, is supported in line with HDMI specifications.

• Are CEC and ARC supported?

  Yes. CEC and ARC pass through.

• What connections are available?

  1 x HDMI Type A input, 1 x HDMI Type A output, 1 x analogue L/R audio input (3.5mm), 1 x analogue L/R audio output (3.5mm), 1 x RCA (SPDIF) digital audio output, and 1 x micro USB for product upgrade.