Crestron HD-SCALER-HD-E – HDMI Scaler with HDMI and Analog Audio Output

Product Overview

The Crestron HD-SCALER-HD-E is an HDMI video scaler with HDMI and analog audio outputs that converts an input HDMI signal to a specified output resolution, enabling resolution-mismatched sources and displays to work together in commercial AV systems. It accepts an HDMI input at any supported source resolution and outputs a scaled HDMI signal at the configured output resolution alongside a de-embedded analog audio output, addressing the compatibility challenges of legacy display infrastructure, fixed-resolution commercial displays, and signal chain configurations where an upstream device cannot negotiate resolution directly with the downstream display.

Product Description

Resolution mismatches between HDMI sources and commercial displays arise in several common AV scenarios: a 4K PC source connected to a legacy 1080p display that does not properly negotiate EDID, a video conferencing codec that must output a fixed resolution for recording or streaming regardless of the connected display’s native resolution, or an HDMI distribution amplifier that requires all outputs to run at the same resolution when connected to displays with different native resolutions. The HD-SCALER-HD-E resolves these by scaling the incoming HDMI to a fixed configured output resolution, presenting a consistent HDMI output to the downstream display or AV device. The simultaneous analog audio output de-embeds audio from the HDMI signal and presents it on an analog output for connection to an audio system, amplifier, or DSP processor — useful when the downstream display does not pass embedded HDMI audio to the room speaker system, or when a separate analog audio path is required alongside the video signal.

Key Features

• HDMI Video Scaling: Converts HDMI input to a configurable output resolution — resolves resolution compatibility issues between sources and displays in commercial AV signal chains where direct EDID negotiation fails or produces incompatible results.
• HDMI Output: Scaled HDMI output at the configured target resolution to the downstream display, distribution amplifier, or AV device.
• Analog Audio De-embed Output: De-embeds audio from the HDMI input and presents it on an analog audio output — provides a separate analog audio feed to the room audio system without relying on HDMI ARC or display audio pass-through.
• Compact Form Factor: Small tabletop or rack-mount form factor for deployment in AV racks, credenzas, and equipment closets alongside other AV signal processing equipment.
• HDCP Compliant: Passes HDCP-protected content through the scaling process to compliant downstream displays.

Typical Applications

• Resolution conversion between 4K source devices and legacy 1080p commercial displays in conference room AV signal chains
• Fixed-resolution output for video conferencing codecs requiring a consistent HDMI output resolution regardless of connected display
• Audio de-embedding for conference rooms where the display does not pass HDMI audio to the room speaker system and a separate analog audio feed is required
• Compatibility interface between HDMI sources and older commercial displays with non-standard EDID or resolution negotiation issues

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the HD-SCALER-HD-E upscale as well as downscale?
The HD-SCALER-HD-E supports both upscaling and downscaling between supported input and output resolutions. Refer to the Crestron data sheet for the full supported resolution matrix, or contact Creation Networks for resolution-specific compatibility guidance.

What audio formats does the analog audio output support?
The analog audio output de-embeds stereo PCM audio from the HDMI input signal. Multi-channel audio formats (Dolby, DTS) are not passed to the analog output. Contact Creation Networks for audio de-embedding configuration guidance.

What is the warranty on the Crestron HD-SCALER-HD-E?
Crestron provides a standard 3-year limited warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty details.