Description
Leitch IXION Motion Adaptive Standards Converter SDI IXS2 IHB IEO 1U Rackmount
The Leitch IXION is a professional motion-adaptive standards converter designed for broadcast television and post-production environments. It converts between international video standards — PAL, NTSC, and SECAM — using motion-adaptive processing to reduce artifacts in moving images. This unit is configured with three factory option boards: the IXS2 SDI I/O board, the IHB 10-bit analog comb filter decoder, and the IEO composite output board, making it a fully equipped multi-format conversion system.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Leitch
- Model: IXION
- Form Factor: 1U 19-inch rackmount
- Processing: Motion-adaptive standards conversion
- Option Board – IXS2: SDI signal input and output (BNC)
- Option Board – IHB: High-quality 10-bit analog comb filter decoder
- Option Board – IEO: Composite (CVBS) video output
- Video Inputs: SDI (BNC via IXS2), CVBS1, CVBS2 (BNC), Y/C S-Video, SEQ I/P (BNC)
- Video Outputs: SDI O/P, SDI MTR O/P (BNC), Composite (BNC), Y/C (S-Video), MONITOR (BNC)
- Reference Inputs: REF A, REF B, BLACK+BURST (BNC)
- Serial Control: RS-232 (DB9), TACS (DB9)
- Front Panel: Green alphanumeric LCD display, navigation and function buttons (HOME, ENTER, I/P SRCE, I/P STD, PROC ADJ, AUX, FREEZE, TEST, O/P STD, RETIMING, CONFIG, APERTURE, FADE, PRESET)
- Front Panel Status LEDs: POWER, SEE DISPLAY, EXT LOCK, REMOTE, AUDIO, EDH ERROR, REF ERROR, NO INPUT
- Firmware Version: 10230201 (displayed on front panel LCD)
- Power: IEC AC inlet with rear rocker switch
- Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom (Leitch Europe Ltd.)
Applications
Standards converters like the Leitch IXION are used in broadcast television facilities, post-production houses, satellite uplink stations, and network operations centers where video signals in different international formats must be converted for distribution, editing, or transmission. The IXION was positioned at the professional broadcast end of the market, competing with units from Snell & Wilcox and Miranda, and was commonly deployed at major broadcasters handling multi-standard international feeds. Motion-adaptive processing — as opposed to simpler frame-rate or field-rate conversion — is specifically used to minimize blurring and judder on moving subjects, which was a key requirement in sports and news workflows. The SDI option (IXS2) allows clean lossless serial digital video to flow into and out of an otherwise baseband signal chain, while the 10-bit IHB comb filter decoder provides high-quality NTSC or PAL composite decoding for legacy analog source material. This type of equipment remains relevant in facilities that still handle legacy tape formats, satellite feeds, or archival material originating from PAL or NTSC sources.
This Leitch IXION Motion Adaptive Standards Converter has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working broadcast environment where it was actively in use and functional. The chassis shows light surface wear consistent with rack use — minor scuffs on the top cover and front panel edges. The front panel LCD, status LEDs, and control buttons all appear intact. All three option boards are installed: IXS2 (SDI I/O), IHB (10-bit analog comb filter decoder), and IEO (composite output). The rear BNC connectors, RS-232, TACS, and IEC power inlet all appear clean and undamaged. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Leitch |
Model: |
IXION |
MPN: |
IXION |
Type: |
Motion Adaptive Standards Converter |
SKU: |
39410 |
Form Factor: |
1U Rackmount |
Option Board 1: |
IXS2 – SDI Signal Input/Output |
Option Board 2: |
IHB – 10-Bit Analog Comb Filter Decoder |
Option Board 3: |
IEO – Composite Output |
Video Standard: |
PAL / NTSC / SECAM (standards conversion) |
Signal Format Input: |
SDI, Composite (CVBS), Y/C (S-Video) |
Signal Format Output: |
SDI, Composite, Y/C, Black & Burst |
Interface / Connectors: |
BNC (SDI, Composite, REF), S-Video (Y/C), RS-232, TACS |
Serial Interface: |
RS-232 (DB9), TACS (DB9) |
Front Panel Display: |
Green alphanumeric LCD — shows codec mode and firmware version |
Firmware Version: |
10230201 (visible on front panel display) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United Kingdom |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Includes IXS2, IHB, and IEO option boards installed. No manual included. |
Compatible With: |
Broadcast SDI, composite, and Y/C video systems; PAL/NTSC/SECAM |
Application: |
Broadcast Television, Post-Production, Standards Conversion |
Condition Notes: |
Leitch IXION Standards Converter — used, pulled from a working broadcast environment where it was in active use and functional. Good cosmetic condition, light rack wear. All three option boards (IXS2, IHB, IEO) installed. |
