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XANTECH INTRODUCES ITS VCS1080 VIDEO SCALER
INFOCOMM ASIA, HONG KONG, November 17, 2010 — Xantech (booth 16A08), a leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years, is introducing its Model VCS1080 nine-input presentation scaler/switcher for use with analog and digital video, together with unbalanced stereo and S/PDIF audio signals. 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. The user-friendly features can be controlled from the 1RU unit’s front panel buttons, IR remote with onscreen menus, or by using RS-232 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) & RS-232.
•Worldwide Power Supply - 100-240V AC.• Standard 19” Rack Mount Size - 1U. Rack "ears" included.
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About Xantech Commercial
Established in 1969, Xantech (www.xantech.com) designs and manufactures an extensive range of audio, video and control products and systems, many of which have become de facto industry standards. Xantech IR products are specified into more audio/video installations than any other brand. Xantech also supplies hi-definition HDMI video solutions, touch-panels and IP control systems for residential and commercial applications, multi-room audio/video systems, audio source components and processors, and software programming tools.Xantech Commercial expands upon this foundation to bring new opportunities to the commercial field, providing scalable, user-friendly, and cost-effective audio/video control and distribution solutions. Products are sold to professional installers and distributors directly from Xantech. Xantech’s products are marketed in North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe. Xantech is a part of The AVC Group in Carlsbad, California. For additional information about Xantech Commercial and its innovative products, please visit www.xantechcommercial.com.
About The AVC Group, LLC:
Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, The AVC Group, LLC is a portfolio of pre-eminent manufacturers and marketers of state-of-the-art consumer and commercial audio, video and control system solutions. The AVC Group is comprised of the following industry leading brands: NILES® Audio (www.nilesaudio.com), ELAN® Home Systems (www.elanhomesystems.com), Xantech® (www.xantech.com), ATON® (www.atonhome.com), and Sunfire® (www.sunfire.com). The AVC Group, LLC is a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc.’s (www.nortek-inc.com) Home Technology Group.
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Xantech is exhibiting at booth 16A08 at InfoComm Asia 2010 in Hong Kong.
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