About the PDS-4K DisplayPort1.2 Input and Audio Card

The PDS-4K DisplayPort 1.2 Input and Audio Card can be installed into the option slot on the rear of the PDS-4K for added functionality as long as firmware version 9.0.4876 (or higher) is installed on the unit. This card allows embedded audio to pass through from the inputs to the program outputs as well as disembed the audio to Dante®. Audio from Dante® may be embedded onto the program outputs via the Dante® Controller Software running on a computer attached to the audio network.

Audio card description

1. Audio network

   • There are two audio network connectors

2. Inputs

   • There are two DisplayPort1.2 inputs

Specifications of input and output video connections

On the PDS-4K DisplayPort1.2 Input and Audio Card, each of the input connectors map to a corresponding Source or Take button on the front panel.

DisplayPort1.2 specifications

• DisplayPort per 1.2 specification

• Pixel clock up to 600 MHz

  • Max pixel clock at 24 bits/pixel = 600 Mpix/sec
  • Max pixel clock at 30 bits/pixel = 480 Mpix/sec
  • Max pixel clock at 36 bits/pixel = 400 Mpix/sec

• Supported formats:

  • Formats from as low as [email protected] up to 2560x1600@60 and 3840x1200@60 (30 bits)

  • 4K/UHD supported:

    • 3840x2400/ 50/59.94/60 input via 1x DisplayPort
    • 3840x2160/ 50/59.94/60 input via 1x DisplayPort
• EDID version 1.3 compatible