The VePLAYER-SDI closes the loop for broadcast and pro-AV facilities. It decodes IP streams from your INFINIUM encoders, a server, or the internet and outputs a clean 3G-HD-SDI embedded signal (always 1080p) alongside HDMI up to 4K. With 1–4 stream reception and quad-mosaic monitoring, it is equally at home as a broadcast return feed or a 24/7 monitoring decoder.
VePLAYER-SDI
Bring IP Streams Back to Broadcast SDI
The broadcast-grade decoder. Receive HEVC and H.264 over IP and output professional 3G-HD-SDI with embedded audio — plus simultaneous HDMI — to feed monitors, routers, and switchers.
Capabilities
SDI Where You Need It
Feed professional SDI infrastructure directly from IP — no extra converters, no quality loss — with HDMI monitoring on the side.
- Outputs 3G-HD-SDI embedded audio (1080p) plus simultaneous HDMI up to 4K
- Receives SRT, UDP, HTTP, HLS, RTP, RTSP, ONVIF, RTMP(S) — unicast & multicast
- Decodes HEVC / H.264 / MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 up to 4K (3840×2160@30 / 1080p@60)
- 1–4 simultaneous streams — play one full-screen or all four in quad mosaic
- Also VGA/RGB and CVBS out · control via web or API/Telnet
Broadcast & Monitoring
Return Feeds and 24/7 Monitoring
Drop IP streams straight onto your SDI router or multiviewer, and use quad-mosaic mode for round-the-clock monitoring of up to four sources on one display.
For broadcasters, the VePLAYER-SDI is the natural way to bring contribution and IP feeds back into an SDI plant. For control rooms, its quad-mosaic mode and multi-unit video-wall support make it a dependable monitoring decoder, all remotely controllable via API or Telnet.
Features
Broadcast-Grade Decoding
Professional SDI output for the INFINIUM ecosystem.
3G-SDI Out
Professional 3G-HD-SDI with embedded audio for broadcast plants.
Simultaneous HDMI
HDMI up to 4K at the same time — SDI for the plant, HDMI for monitors.
1–4 Streams
Decode one full-screen or four in quad mosaic for monitoring.
SRT Low Latency
Ultra-low-latency SRT down to 50 ms plus network travel time.
Video Wall
Group units from multicast to build monitoring walls.
API / Telnet
Full remote control for any broadcast automation system.
Specifications
VePLAYER-SDI Specifications
| Device Type | Standalone broadcast IPTV decoder (IP to 3G-SDI + HDMI) |
| SDI Output | 3G-HD-SDI embedded audio · 1080p60/50, 1080i, 1080p30/25, 720p60/50 |
| HDMI Output | Up to 2160p@30 / 1080p@60 (4K streams: 4K over HDMI, HD over SDI simultaneously) |
| Simultaneous Streams | 1–4 — single full-screen or quad mosaic |
| Input Protocols | SRT, RTMP(S), HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTP, FLV, ONVIF, UDP/RTP unicast & multicast |
| Video Decoding | HEVC (H.265), H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 · SD/HD/4K HDR |
| Audio Decoding | G.711A/U, AAC/AAC+/AAC++, AC3, MP2, MP3 · L/R stereo · 8–48 kHz |
| Other Outputs | VGA/RGB · CVBS PAL/NTSC · HDMI 48 kHz L/R + 3.5 mm analog L/R |
| Video Wall | Multi-unit arrays from UDP multicast · zoom, rotation, logo |
| Control | HTTP web interface + API/Telnet remote commands |
| Network | 1000 Mbps full-duplex Ethernet |
| Power | 12 V 1 A, < 5 W |
| Environment | -20 to +80 °C · 5–90% RH non-condensing |
| SKU | VePLAYER-SDI |
| Warranty / Origin | 5-Year Warranty + free lifetime support · Made in USA |
FAQ
VePLAYER-SDI — FAQ
Why choose the SDI decoder over the HDMI versions?
The VePLAYER-SDI outputs professional 3G-HD-SDI with embedded audio — the connector broadcast plants, routers, and switchers expect — plus simultaneous HDMI. Choose it whenever you need to feed SDI infrastructure directly from IP.
Does it output SDI and HDMI at the same time?
Yes. It provides 3G-HD-SDI (always 1080p) and HDMI (up to 4K) simultaneously, so you can feed an SDI router and a 4K monitor from the same stream.
How does it handle 4K streams?
4K streams are output as 4K over HDMI and automatically down-converted to HD over the 3G-SDI output, which always provides a clean 1080p embedded signal.
Can it monitor multiple sources?
Yes — it receives 1 to 4 streams and can show one full-screen or all four in quad mosaic, ideal for broadcast monitoring and multiviewer applications.
Which formats and protocols does it decode?
HEVC (H.265), H.264, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 up to 4K, over SRT, UDP, HTTP, HLS, RTP, RTSP, ONVIF, and RTMP(S), unicast or multicast.
Does it integrate with automation?
Yes — via a web interface and API/Telnet commands, so it fits cleanly into broadcast and pro-AV control systems.
Does it pair with INFINIUM encoders?
Yes — it pairs with PVI encoders including the INFINIUM cards and supports SAT auto-pairing to connect to your sources automatically.
Complete Your System
Part of the INFINIUM Ecosystem
The VePLAYER-SDI decodes streams produced by the INFINIUM chassis and encoders. Build the full encode-to-decode chain.
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