The Evertz 7736CD2-A4 is a professional-grade dual-channel composite decoder module engineered for broadcast and video production facilities requiring robust and reliable signal conversion. Its primary function is to decode analog composite video signals, conforming to the NTSC or PAL standards, into a standardized digital serial digital interface (SDI) format for seamless integration into modern all-digital infrastructure. The module is designed as a slide-in card for installation within a compatible Evertz frame, such as the 7700 series, making it an integral part of a centralized and manageable signal processing platform.

This unit excels in handling legacy analog source material, such as feeds from archival tape decks, older cameras, or graphics systems, ensuring their viability within contemporary SDI-based workflows. It incorporates advanced decoding circuitry to accurately separate luminance and chrominance information, employing high-quality comb filtering to minimize artifacts like dot crawl and cross-color interference, thereby preserving image integrity during the conversion process. Each of the two independent channels features comprehensive input level controls and proc amp adjustments for precise video signal conditioning prior to decoding.

Built for mission-critical operations, the 7736CD2-A4 emphasizes signal stability and monitoring. It includes automatic input standard detection and can genlock its digital output to an external reference signal, ensuring frame-accurate synchronization within a larger video system. The module provides essential status monitoring and remote control capabilities via the frame's management system, allowing for centralized oversight and configuration across an entire facility's signal path.