TV One Answers the Call and Adds Eight HD-SDI Inputs to the New C2-7260

TV One’s new CORIO2 based
C2-7260 Dual Channel HD Video Processor combats the ever growing need
for additional HD-SDI inputs. The C2-7260 features an impressive 17 inputs:
eight HD-SDI or SD-SDI, three DVI-I (which also handle RGB, YUV or YPbPr),
three Composite Video and three S-Video. The C2-7260 has two independent
outputs channels that each offer HD-SDI or SD-SDI, DVI-I, any RGB format and
Composite or S-Video supporting virtually every bidirectional analog-to-HDTV
conversion thinkable.

The C2-7260 is ideal for the broadcast market since it performs multiple
functions in one device. It can be used as a HD Video Scaler or Converter,
Multi-Format Seamless Switcher and a Dual PIP Device that can accommodate up to
five layers of video including logos. It can also perform as a
Chroma/Lumakeyer, Worldwide Standards Converter, Frame Synchronizer/TBC, Aspect
Ratio Converter and much more.

The
C2-7260 is operable in several modes consisting of Switcher Mode, Independent
Mode and Dual PIP Mode. The Switcher Mode has equally powerful Program and
Preview channels that allow any function (Next Image, PIP, Keying, Logo, etc.)
to be set up and previewed, totally independent of the Program output.
Independent Mode provides all the power of two completely independent scalers
in one box, each with a full range of features, including PIP, Keying,
Transitions, etc. Each output can deliver different formats and resolutions
simultaneously. Dual PIP Mode allows any video input to be placed into either
of two windows of any size and positioned anywhere on the screen, even
overlapping each other with user defined layer priority control.

The
C2-7260 handles all known HDTV formats plus any analog RGB resolution up to
2048×2048. New or unusual resolutions can be easily added using the software
based resolution calculator. It also has 4:4:4 sampling which provides full
bandwidth color allowing precise keying, including Transparent (Soft) Keys. It
has delay free

HD-SDI

Audio
Pass
through. A fast Logo memory is provided, so the unit can easily be used as a
Logo Inserter. Advanced motion compensation (NTSC and PAL) is employed to
smooth out fast moving images and its automatic 3:2 Pull-down detection
efficiently de-interlaces video from 24 fps film (NTSC). The C2-7260 also has
Edge Blending as a bonus feature.

The
C2-7260 offers several methods of control including the new CORIO EXP Front
Panel, Remote control via RS-232 or Ethernet (IP) , Windows Control Panel or
the CC-300 CORIOconsole. The optional CC-300 CORIOconsole takes control to the
next level by providing the C2-7260 with the operational feel of a traditional
Video Production Switcher. Two rows of 14 buttons, a fader bar, joystick and an
integrated LCD touch screen provides access to the C2-7260’s powerful functions
with a minimum of keystrokes. Macros are provided to facilitate long, complex
command sequences.

The
C2-7260 will have a suggested retail price of $13,500 and will start shipping
in June.