RetroTINK-4K CE - HDMI Upscaler

The RetroTINK-4K CE is a lower cost version of the RT4K platform. Check out our blog post for the key differences between the CE and Pro models.

Outputs

• HD Digital Video up to 4K60. 
• Flexible output modes including 480p, 1080p, 1440p at various refresh rates (60/120/etc.
• Custom modelines possible via a text file on the SD card
• Fully buffered video (drop-free on input changes), Gen Locked and Frame Locked sync modes
• HDR10 output with full color correction to Rec. 2020
• User selectable colorimetry (Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, sRGB, etc.)
• High frame rate output modes: 1440p120, 1080p120
• Optional deep color output (10 bits  at 4K60 may not be compatible with all displays)
• Up to 8-ch LPCM audio

Inputs

• Wide array of inputs that support virtually every single format out of the box
• HD15/VGA:
  • RGBHV
  • RGBS
  • RGsB
  • YPbPr
  • S-Video
  • Composite
• SCART
  • RGBS
  • RGsB
  • YPbPr
  • S-Video
  • Composite
• Rear RCA
  • YPbPr
  • RGsB
  • Composite
• Front Composite
• Front S-Video
• Analog audio input up to 96 kHz/24-bit wth full gain control
• Optical TOSLINK audio input supporting 2-Ch LPCM or compressed surround
• Audio input can be independently selected of video source
• HD Digital Video 1.4 Input supporting up to 1920x1080p60/1920x1200p60 CVT-rb and 8-Ch LPCM or compressed surround

Analog Video

• Automatic gain calibration
• Automatic input cropping to trim borders
• Full control of gain, offset and sample rate
• Robust composite/S-video decoder with multi-region support (NTSC, PAL, PAL-60, SECAM)

Scaling

• Fully flexible, custom cropping and zooming in the horizontal and vertical space independent of other settings
• Automatic aspect ratio correction to 4:3 or 16:9
• Motion Adaptive deinterlacing

CRT Simulation

• Multiple CRT beam profiles
• Fully configurable CRT beam strength and intensity modulation
• Adjustable CRT masks and strength
• Interlaced video simulation with offset scanlines
• LCD simulation patterns that automatically adapt to scaling, including non-integer factors

Image Processing

• End to end RGB pipeline with internal 12-bit precision
• Conventional gamma and approximated modes to minimize quantization error
• Advanced and fully configurable gamma and perceptual quantizer (HDR)
• Advanced color gamut transforms to simulate different display technologies
• Linear light processing

Profiles

• User profiles stored on SD card
• Profiles can be assigned to 1-12 buttons on remote
• Auto-load profile on powerup
• Includes profiles made by legends FireBrandX and Wobbling Pixels

User Interface 

• Advanced OSD menu based system
• Custom branded remote control
• Firmware upgradable via SD card

Product Contents

• RetroTINK-4K Unit
• 8GB SD Card with pre-loaded software and profiles
• Remote Control
• USB-A to USB-C power cord

• Due to wide range of international plug types as well as product liability with AC adapters, we are not including a power brick. You may use any USB source supplying at least 5V/2A.

User Manual

The user manual is hosted at the RetroTINK-4K Wiki and is updated as new features are added.

Firmware Updates

Official updates can be found on the Firmware Repository or Wiki.

Discord

Join the RetroTINK Discord for live assistance.

Note about HDMI Splitters
Please use only regulated and certified HDMI splitters with approved power supplies that output a complaint 5V. Damage to your device caused by the use of unapproved HDMI splitters is not covered under warranty.