The Roland V-800HD Multi-Format Video Switcher is a true multi-format video mixer, meaning that it doesn’t require input sources to be matched to output resolutions. Every input has it’s own broadcast quality scaler that can individually scale, stretch, crop and zoom each source as needed for the output resolution chosen. And most every type of digital and analog input is available, in video or computer format. On the output side, a built-in HDMI multi-viewer output provides a convenient monitoring solution. In addition to video channels, two channels are available for still images, which upload by USB memory stick or frame grab.

Ten assignable video cross-points allow the reordering of channel buttons, especially useful when sudden changes in camera lines or differences in formats create blank spaces between select buttons on the bus. A dedicated composite output allows for a down-converted SD signal to always be ready for use in archiving to a DVD recorder or to an encoder for streaming. Multi-Zoom functionality can be enabled when one video input is shared internally with up to three more inputs. The scaler for each input can zoom into any position in the video image to give the appearance that additional cameras are connected, thus creating a virtual multi-camera environment.

The Barco PDS-902 3G-SDI Digital Switcher features four DVI-I inputs with full HDCP support, one 3G/HD/SD-SDI input, and four analog VGA inputs. All analog and DVI inputs support the EDID 1.3 specification. Users can capture and store up to 3 images that can be used as a logo source during a presentation. Additionally, built-in test patterns are also provided.

The PDS-902 switcher provides simultaneous program output via the DVI and analog VGA connectors. It includes a 3G/HD/SD-SDI output supporting BarcoLink for easy connection to Barco projectors (sold separately). In addition to the program output, the switcher offers a preview output that can be set at different resolutions than the program output. Users have the option of displaying 1 of 3 signals on the preview output, program, preview, or test pattern.

The Barco ImagePro HD is a powerful all-in-one signal processor that accepts a wide range of video input signals and processes them into various signal formats to meet a number of applications. This device performs as a scan converter, switcher and transcoder in one base unit. This model features DVI and SDI inputs and outputs.

The Barco ImagePRO-3G All-In-One Signal Processor is a four-input, six-output seamless switcher, a scaler that handles resolutions from 480-line NTSC up to 1080p HDTV and WUXGA (1920 x 1200), a scan converter that decodes PAL, SECAM & NTSC and encodes NTSC & PAL, an aspect ratio converter, a transcoder, and a de-interlacer. High-performance scaling is handled by Barco’s proprietary Athena technology, a 10-bit image-processing technology that uses horizontal and vertical filtering techniques to provide crisp, clean images for both up- and down-conversion.

The 1080p HDTV format becomes possible thanks to the ImagePRO-3G’s 3G/HD/SD-SDI input and output, which, of course, support SMPTE 424M for 3 Gb/s transfer. Besides this SDI input/output pair, there is also an array of connections for RGB (computer) video sources as well as component, composite, and S-Video; the three input channels for these all feature loop-through. True blackburst genlock input is provided so you can lock all output formats to the blackburst signal, timing together the output of multiple units and eliminating frame-rate conversion problems that would otherwise result in motion artifacts.

The ImagePRO-3G also performs flexible pan & zoom for viewing fine detail in areas of a video frame. Extensive front-panel controls allow you to select sources, adjust setup parameters, store and recall logos, and access menu functions – the menu is viewable on the front panel’s electro-luminescent display.

The ScreenPRO II Seamless Switcher from Barco is a switching system that combines seamless switching functions with the ability to control a variety of video effects. The system uses four image layers (unscaled background, up to (2) scaled PIPs or keys, and an unscaled downstream key) to produce effects including transitioning backgrounds, transitioning PIPs, wipes, dissolves, and keys, among other effects.

This unit includes (2) inputs that are scaled and mixed to provide mixing within PIP or alternately (2) background channels independent of PIP and key. In addition, (2) unscaled high-resolution input channels provide a seamless transition background, or alternately a high-resolution background and high-resolution downstream key independent of PIP and key.

Picture-in-picture effects on this unit include adjustable PIP size from 1/8 to 8 times the source resolution, adjustable aspect ratio, and borders with drop shadows and soft edges. Keying effects and features include luminance key, split key (key alpha and fill), and reverse key (key on background). Other video processing features include 10-bit processing, 1:1 pixel sampling, 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down detect, image cropping, and aspect-ratio correction. Output synchronization features include free-run or vertically locked to NTSC/PAL blackburst, CSync, or HD tri-level sync.

This switcher will support input and output resolutions up to UXGA. It also performs motion-adaptive deinterlacing on standard definition and high definition video sources. It features a low video processing delay of (3) input fields as a maximum. This unit is rackmountable and occupies 3RU. This switcher’s architecture supports future additions for a custom-built solution and many accessory modules are available to enhance this unit’s functionality.