INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 15, 2011 — Xantech (booth 1255), a leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution, is displaying its Model VCS1080 nine-input presentation scaler/switcher for use in analog and digital video applications. Notes Xantech’s President Graham Hallett, “Higher-level video processing ability and agility are increasingly demanded in all types of commercial installations, from the boardroom to the classroom. With its comprehensive set of features and capabilities, our new VCS1080 ensures that system integrators can, when it comes to video processing and switching, remain with the first brand they trust for their control needs.”
The VCS1080 accepts NTSC, PAL and SECAM standard video in composite, S-Video or component video format, as well as JPEG inputs, via RCA, 15-pin HD, HDMI and USB connectors. On the audio side, the VCS1080 handles unbalanced stereo and S/PDIF audio signals. The user-friendly features can be controlled from the 1RU unit’s front panel buttons, IR remote with onscreen menus, or by using RS232 commands. A key feature is that the HDMI and VGA outputs are active at the same time – the benefit of two active outputs allows the user to distribute video to a projector and a flat-screen panel simultaneously. Applications include conference rooms, classrooms and other presentation systems.
The VCS1080 incorporates IDT HQV® video processing to ensure high quality scaling for large audience presentation applications requiring conversion and switching of multiple formats of standard- and high-definition video as well as graphic data signals. The HDTV-compatible and HDCP-compliant 1RU unit supports 720p, 1080i, and 1080p HDTV output resolutions. Glitch-free display is achieved through incorporated fade-thru-black (FTB®) technology, which fades one source to black and the next from black for a smooth, seamless switch between video inputs.
Flexible presentation capabilities include the positioning of any video or computer graphics video source as a picture-in-picture, picture-and-picture, or split screen display, with comprehensive window positioning and sizing control. Aspect ratio selection includes 4:3, 16:9, anamorphic, letterbox, plus user-definable settings. Freeze, zoom, selectable vertical refresh rates, text overlay, and slide show features are also provided.
Rear panel connections include four universal video input sources, each on three RCA connectors, two UXGA 15-pin HD computer graphics video inputs, and one USB connector for JPEG data. Composite, S-Video, and component (including HDTV compatible) video formats to NTSC, PAL and SECAM standards are all supported. Scaled video outputs are available on HDMI and 15-pin HD connectors. A full-featured remote control is also included.
Four unbalanced analog stereo or digital S/PDIF (32 kHz to 96 kHz sample rate) audio inputs accompanying the universal video inputs are each accommodated by two RCA connectors, with two 3.5 mm mini-jack stereo connectors available for the UXGA sources, all with individual level control. Audio outputs are on S/PDIF and stereo audio RCA connectors. All audio inputs are also transcoded and embedded onto the HDMI output.
Other features include adjustable audio delay, video source stabilization though time base correction, and optimization of video and audio inputs via the onboard ProcAmp. The Xantech VCS1080 also includes horizontal and vertical compensation control for off-axis projector placement.
Additional features:
- Includes the highest quality de-interlacing (with 3:2 & 2:2 pull down), noise reduction, and scaling performance for both standard-definition and high-definition signals.
- Supports HDMI 1.3 and HDCP.
- Video Inputs - 4 universal video (composite, S-Video, component) each on 3 RCAs, 2 computer graphics video (15-pin HD), 2 HDMI and 1 USB (for JPEG data).
- Multi-Standard - Auto, NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (M/N/60) & SECAM.
- Scaled Video Outputs - HDMI & 15-pin HD.
- Computer Graphics Output Resolutions - 23 plus a user definable custom output resolution with selectable refresh rates.
- Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections. - 4x3 or 16x9, anamorphic, letter box, and user-definable settings.
- Companion AFV (Audio-Follow-Video) for Every Analog Video Input - Supports embedded audio on the 2 HDMI inputs and outputs.
- Audio Inputs - 4 (stereo audio or S/PDIF on 2 RCAs) for each of the 4 universal video inputs, 2 stereo audio (on 3.5mm mini jack connectors) for the 2 computer graphics video inputs. Each with level adjustment.
- Audio Outputs - S/PDIF and stereo audio (RCAs). Transcodes stereo or S/PDIF audio to both stereo and S/PDIF audio and embeds audio onto the HDMI output. Master volume control.
- Audio Delay - Adjustable from 0 to 340 msec.
- Built-in Time Base Corrector - Stabilizes unstable video sources.
- Built-in ProcAmp - Color, hue, sharpness, contrast, and brightness are set individually for each input.
- Text Overlay.
- Front Panel Lockout.
- Front Panel Freeze Frame.
- Video Blanking - Blue or black screen selectable.
- Zoom - 100% to 400%.
- Flexible Control Options - Front panel, IR remote (with on-screen menus) & RS232.
- Worldwide Power Supply - 100-240V AC.
Standard 19” Rack Mount Size - 1U. Rack "ears" included. |