OPTICAL INTERFACE UNIT
GearBOX series
12G-SDI/3G-SDI converter
MUX type
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HOL-VP-GM
V mount (dual) -
HOL-VM-GM
V mount (single) -
HOL-NM-GM
Flat-mount type -
HOL-RM-GM
Rack type
DEMUX type
-
HOL-VM-GD
V mount (single) -
HOL-NM-DM
Flat-mount type -
HOL-RM-GD
Rack type
Usage
・4K/8K broadcast events
・Coaxial wire saving (MUX)
・Long-distance transmission (optical interface)
Features
- 14K (3G-SDI×4) ⇔ 12G-SDI MUX/DEMUX
- 2Enables optical and coaxial transmission of 12G-SDI signals.
- 3The BOX type can be mounted on a battery. It can also be mounted on a camera.
- 4The rack-mount type offers increased reliability by having a dual power supply.
Two can be connected together and mounted in a 19-inch rack.
Configuration example

Supported patterns
- ① HD-SDI x 2
- 3G-SDI
- ② HD-SDI x 4
- 6G-SDI
- ③ 3G-SDI x 2
- 6G-SDI
- ④ 3G-SDI x 4
- 12G-SDI
- ⑤ 6G-SDI x 2
- 12G-SDI
BOX-type specifications
BOX type | |||||
MUX | DEMUX | ||||
Model | HOL-VP-GM | HOL-VM-GM | HOL-NM-GM | HOL-VM-GD | HOL-NM-GD |
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External dimensions | 145(W) × 110(D) × 73.75(H) mm |
145(W) × 110(D) × 61.75(H) mm |
145(W) × 110(D) × 58.93(H) mm |
145(W) × 110(D) × 61.75(H) mm |
145(W) × 110(D) × 58.93(H) mm |
Weight | Approx. 0.9 kg | Approx. 0.8 kg | Approx. 0.6 kg | Approx. 0.8 kg | Approx. 0.6 kg |
Input/output signal | HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI | ||||
Coaxial interface | 75Ω BNC type | ||||
Coaxial Number of input channels |
4 | 1 | |||
Coaxial Number of output channels |
1 | 4 | |||
Optical interface | SFP | ||||
Optical Number of output channels |
1 | ||||
Power input voltage rating | 9.5 to 18 VDC | ||||
Power supply connector | XLR-4P (male) | ||||
Battery power | Can be powered by a camera battery (made by SONY). |
- | Can be powered by a camera battery (made by SONY). |
- | |
Battery input voltage rating | 14 to 17 V | - | 14 to 17 V | - | |
V-mount adapter plate | Camera, battery | battery | - | battery | - |
Power consumption | 15W | ||||
Temperature and humidity | -10 to 60°C/30 to 90% (no condensation) |
* Connectors and other protrusions are excluded from the external dimensions.
Rack-mount-type specifications
RACK MOUNT type | ||
MUX | DEMUX | |
Model | HOL-RM-GM | HOL-RM-GD |
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External dimensions | 205(W) × 200(D) × 44(H) mm | |
Weight | Approx. 1.3 kg | Approx. 1.3 kg |
Input/output signal | HD-SDI,3G-SDI,6G-SDI,12G-SDI | |
Coaxial interface | 75Ω BNC type | |
Coaxial Number of input channels | 4 | 1 |
Coaxial Number of output channels | 1 | 4 |
Optical interface | SFP | |
Optical Number of output channels | 1 | |
Power input voltage rating | 85 to 264 VAC | |
Power supply connector | AC inlet (2 systems) | |
Power consumption | 15W | |
Temperature and humidity | -10 to 60°C/30 to 90% (no condensation) |
* Connectors and other protrusions are excluded from the external dimensions.
Rack-mounting bracket specifications
19-inch rack-mounting bracket | |
Model | HOL-RM-SET |
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Standard | Supports both EIA and JIS standards |
Description | Connect two units together and fasten them in the 19-inch rack. |
When fitted with the rack-mounting bracket (two units connected together)
AC/DC adapter specifications (option)
Model | HOL-AC-M60 |
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Part number | 73H2-975 | |
Input voltage | 90 to 240 VAC | |
Output voltage | 12 VDC ±0.5V / 4.6A | |
Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C | |
Operating humidity | 20% to 80% | |
Attachment | Power cord |
* Not provided with the frame.
The customer is responsible for supplying this, if required.