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          HD Video Processor with VXP by Gennum

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          HD Video Processor with VXP, DCDi and BNC connectors

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          The World's most advanced Video Processor with integrated HD Media Player and HD-SDI

Crystalio II

VPS3800

Features

Uncompromised video de-interlacing

  • Content adaptive, per-pixel processing of all HDTV and SDTV video signals
  • Multi-directional edge adaptive processing
  • Robust inverse 3:2 and 2:2 processing of film-based inputs (inverse telecine)
  • Bad edit correction
  • Dual deinterlacer architecture for SDTV material allows choice of VXP by Gennum and DCDi by Faroudja

Worldbeating image processing & scaling

  • True 10bit 4:4:4 broadcast-grade processing delivering the World's most advanced and flexible image processor
  • Content adaptive 3D noise reduction and detail enhancement
  • 10-bit gamma correction with user-customizable gamma curve
  • Sub-pixel Y/C delay calibration
  • Chroma Upsampling Error (CUE) compensation
  • Tearless frame rate conversion including cadence lock to 48Hz and 72Hz for film source providing ultra-smooth playback
  • 3D/2D 5-line (5H) adaptive comb and chroma trap filter for both PAL and NTSC signals
  • Video and audio circuits clocked by 1ppm low jitter TCXO
  • UltraAR™ supports virtually any image aspect ratio and display aspect ratio
  • Non-linear stretching to display 4:3 image on 16:9 display
  • Support for all resolutions up to 1920x1200

Innovative integration

  • Internal HD media player supporting playback from external USB disks and an included 200GB internal hard disk
  • MPEG 1/2/4 decoding to provide unsurpassed media playback
  • Ultra-Fine Audio Delay™ with 4 HDMI embedded audio, 4 digital and 3 analog inputs

Industry-leading quality & flexibility

  • Broadcast-grade BNC connectors used for all analog and SDI video inputs/outputs
  • Four HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs support HDCP and embedded audio
  • Two SDI inputs included on VPS3300 model. The VPS3800 model adds HDTV SDI support allowing the highest quality HD signal transport

Absolute control

  • Alpha-blended OSD (on screen display) offers intuitive and friendly setup and control
  • DynamicVP™ dynamically changes image processing settings and output format/timing/configuration to match the input format
  • Pixel Magic System™ now features internally generated test patterns to ensure 1:1 pixel mapping
  • 10 user-customizable independent picture control profiles for each input
  • 24 user-customizable macros for quick access to the most frequently used features
  • Backlit remote, powerful OSD and front panel operation make control easy in any environment
  • RS232 for connecting 3rd party control systems
  • Infrared In/Out for multiroom remote control
  • CCF file of discrete IR codes is available for easy integration of 3rd party programmable remotes

What is VXP?


Broadcast quality processing

At the heart of every Crystalio II Video Processor is the amazing new processing chip from Gennum - VXP.

Gennum’s new Visual Excellence Processing™ (VXP) image processors offer revolutionary improvements over today’s existing solutions by integrating fourth generation broadcast quality algorithms.

TruMotionHD™ adaptive de-interlacing for optimal image sharpness for all formats up to 1080p60.

FineEdge™ dynamic directional interpolation for eliminating jaggy artifacts found in traditional de-interlacing algorithms.

FidelityEngine™ image enhancements for removing unwanted noise and improving detail for uncompromised image quality.

RealityExpansion™ 10-bit processing for eye-catching natural imagery.

  With TruMotionHD™
    With TruMotionHD
film processing
     
  With TruMotionHD™
    With TruMotionHD
     
  With FidelityEngine™ HD directional interpolation
    With FidelityEngine™ HD directional interpolation
     
  FineEdge™ detail enhancement set to high
    FineEdge™ detail enhancement set to high
     
  With FidelityEngine™ noise reduction set to high
    With FidelityEngine™ noise reduction set to high

Compare Crystalio II model specification

   

VPS3100

VPS3300

VPS3800

Features:

Rich inputs/outputs

Extremely flexible and high quality inputs/outputs including 4 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs.

 
BNC connectors High quality BNC connectors are used for all analog/SDI video I/O.
 
VXP™ by Gennum Uncompromised HD motion adaptive de-interlacing with 3:2 and 2:2 inverse telecine, bad edit correction and advanced dynamic directional interpolation for eliminating jaggy artifacts; image enhancements for improving details and true 10-bit broadcast-grade processing to deliver the world's most advanced and flexible image processor.
 
2:2 and 3:3 processing Cadence lock to 48Hz and 72Hz for film source to provide ultra-smooth playback.
 
Adaptive 3D noise reduction Reduce unwanted video noise and produce more enjoyable motion pictures.
 
Ultra-Fine Audio Delay™ Audio can be delayed to match the onscreen actions perfectly.
 
Precise picture control Besides the conventional brightness, contrast, hue, saturation & picture controls, Crystalio II offers advanced controls such as sub-pixel Y/C delay calibration and user-customizable gamma curve through the user-friendly graphical interface and more.
 
Friendly user interface Crystalio II is designed as a user-friendly plug-and-play appliance. Alpha-blended OSD (on screen display) offers an intuitive graphical user interface. 10 user-customizable independent picture control profiles for each input. Input and Output configuration profiles. Access to 24 user-customizable macros from the backlight remote for quick access to the most frequently used features.
 
DynamicVP™ When enabled, the image processing settings and output format/timing/configuration will change dynamically depending on the input formats. This is an extremely flexible feature for advanced users to apply various image processing options to a single video source with different formats, and CRT users to exploit the sweetspots of their display dynamically.
 
UltraAR™ Crystalio II supports virtually any video image aspect ratio and display devices aspect ratio including, but not limited to; video images ranging from 4:3, 16:9, 4:3 letterbox, 16:9 letterbox, to 2.35:1 anamorphic; and display device aspect ratio from 4:3, 16:10, 16:9, to 2.35:1. Non-linear stretching to display 4:3 image on 16:9 displays is also supported.
 
Pixel Magic System™ Pixel Magic System™ is a set of tools including internal test pattern generator for the user to configure the video output of Crystalio II, ensuring that it is mapped in Pixel Perfect mode to your digital display.
 
Chroma filter Chroma filter to mask the chroma bug of MPEG decoders.
 
3D/2D 5-line comb filter 3D/2D 5-line (5H) adaptive comb and chroma trap filter for both PAL and NTSC signals delivers excellent analog to digital video conversion, especially valuable for the VCR/LD users.
 
LCD display and push buttons on front panel Real-time status information display on LCD panel including source, video format, output resolution, deinterlacing, aspect ratio, overscan and more. Push buttons/LCD display for system configuration and control is available in the situations where the user cannot view the display devices directly.
 
Dual deinterlacer architecture Dual deinterlacer architecture for SDTV material allows choice of VXP by Gennum and DCDi by Faroudja.
 
Picture in Picture (PIP) and Picture by Picture (PBP) Two seperate inputs can be displayed on the same display device simultaneously. The second image can be transparently layered over the main window or the two images can be shown side-by-side.
 
HD-SDI The 2 SDI inputs are HD capable. HD-SDI is the most mature and highest quality technology for HD transport.
 
Precision clock Video circuits and audio delay circuits are clocked by 1ppm high precision low jitter TCXOs (temperature compensated crystal oscillators) and produce the highest quality standard of video and audio output.
 
Media player included MPEG1/2/4 decoding capability to provide high quality media playback. External USB disks and/or the included 200GB internal hard disk can be used to store various video clips including the MPEG2 TS video taken by the new HDV cameras.

Inputs:

  SDI (support SDTV only) x 2
  HD-SDI (support SDTV/EDTV/HDTV) x 2
  HDMI with HDCP and embedded digital audio x 4, support SDTV/EDTV/HDTV and PC resolutions
  SDTV YPbPr component video inputs x 2, each can be configured as RGBS or 2 composite + 1 S-video
  SD/ED/HDTV YPbPr component video inputs x 2, one of them can also be configured as RGBHV or RGBS
  SD/ED/HDTV YPbPr component video inputs x 2, configurable as RGsB, RGBS and Composite
  Separate 4-pin Mini-DIN S-Video connectors
  Analog stereo audio inputs 2 3 3
  Digital audio inputs x 4, 1 optical + 3 electrical (coaxial)

Outputs:

  HDMI with HDCP and embedded digital audio x 2
  BNC x 5, configured as RGBHV/RGBS or YPbPr
  Analog stereo audio output x 1
  Digital audio outputs x 2, 1 optical + 1 electrical (coaxial)
 
Output resolutions 480p, 540p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 640x480, 800x600, 852x480, 1024x576, 1024x768, 1024x1024 ALiS, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1360x1024, 1366x768, 1368x768, 1400x788, 1400x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1080p24sf
  Customized output resolution

Others:

  Backlit remote
  RS232 for connecting 3rd party control systems
  Infrared In/Out for room-to-room remote control
  USB 2.0 for convenient firmware upgrade
  CCF file of discrete IR codes is available for easy integration of 3rd party programmable remotes
  MPEG1/2/4 decoding
  Internal 200GB 7200RPM hard disk
  Backlit media player remote is included
  100Base-T LAN for media upload/download
  Two USB 2.0 ports to attach external hard drives for media storage expansion

Physical:

Colour: Available with silver and black aluminium front panels
Dimensions: Without feet:
438mm W x 348mm D x 88mm H (17.2" W x 13.7" D x 3.5" H)
  With feet:
438mm W x 348mm D x 98mm H (17.2" W x 13.7" D x 3.9" H)
  Standard 19" rackmount ears included
Weight:   8Kg/17.6lbs 8Kg/17.6lbs 9Kg/19.8lbs
Power consumption:   <30W <30W <40W
Power supply: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz auto-ranging
Safety Approval: CE, FCC, UL

Gallery

  
Silver front panel
  
Black front panel
  
Silver front view
  
VPS3800 rear panel
  
Backlit remote control
  
User interface - Dynamic VPT
  
User interface - Customise resolution

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