There was a time when in order to promote a product or service, a business had to have a printed brochure. Times have changed. At a recent Las Vegas tradeshow for the broadcast television industry, an increasing number of exhibitors of camera-related equipment were scheduling time in front of the camera to appear in videos promoting their products and services. They were among the growing number of business people who recognize that for message impact, retention, and ease-of-access, streaming video is essential. more
ERLANGER, KY, May 29, 2008—The 1T-VS-658 from the TVOne-task line is a professional Up and Cross Converter with an HDMI output. The video inputs include HDMI, DVI (via the HDMI connector), Analog RGB/YPbPr via an HD-15, Analog YPbPr or 480i/576i YUV Component via three RCA, YC and Composite Video. There are Five Analog Stereo inputs and a SPDIF Coaxial Digital Audio input available for embedding into the HDMI output. A separate Coaxial Digital Audio output is also provided and audio delays of up to150ms can be introduced to insure lip sync.
The 1T-VS-658 handles Input and Output Resolutions up to 1080p and WUXGA. The HDMI is fully HDCP compliant and is compatible with HDMI v1.2 standards. Advanced features, such as 3D Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing, 3D Noise Reduction and 8-bit triple ADC/PLL technology, combine to provide extremely high quality signal conversion. more
ERLANGER, KY, May 28, 2008—The latest problem solving product added to the arsenal of TVOne-task products is the 1T-VS-558 Video Scaler. It accommodates resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p and allows conversion between them as well as between digital and analog. The unit also accepts 480i or 576i YUV interlaced analog component video, such as from a DVD Player for up-conversion. The unit has separate inputs consisting of DVI-D, Analog RGBHV/YPbPr and Analog YUV/YPbPr. It will output Analog RGBHV via HD-15 and DVI-D via a DVI-I connector respectively.
Advanced features, such as 3-D Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing and 3-D Noise Reduction, provide extremely high quality signal conversion. An OSD (On Screen Display) menu system makes the 1T-VS-558 easy to set up and control via front panel joystick or by the Infrared Remote Control. An Auto Adjust button allows for the automatic size and position of the image. DVI Inputs and Outputs are fully HDCP Compliant. more
PRINCETON, N.J. — May 28, 2008 — Triveni Digital, a subsidiary of LG Electronics (LGE), today announced that it has extended its StreamScope™ test and measurement line with the release of the RM-40SE, a low-cost, easy-to-use monitoring probe that provides comprehensive and continual remote MPEG video monitoring for real-time RF streams. The full-featured monitoring instrument is packaged in a compact design, yet boasts the power to verify DTV transport streams carried by broadcasters and cable, telco, satellite, MobileTV, and IPTV service providers. more
Since the company’s inception in 1987, Wohler Technologies’ video products division, PANORAMAdtv, continues to be a world leader in providing in-rack audio and video monitoring solutions for the broadcast, motion picture, and professional audio/visual markets. The San Francisco Bay Area-based company offers a comprehensive range of products that simplify analog and digital source monitoring in facilities of all sizes and complexity. More information is available at www.wohler.com. more
Triveni Digital Inc., a subsidiary of LG Electronics, develops systems that provide for the management and distribution of data and metadata in digital television streams. Triveni Digital’s products for DVB SI, ATSC PSIP, data broadcasting, stream analysis, and monitoring are renowned for their ease of use and innovative features. Working with leading industry partners, Triveni Digital employs an open and standards-compliant approach to the digital television market. More information is available at www.TriveniDigital.com. more
BILLERICA, Mass. — May 21, 2008 — Echolab Corporation, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced that for every Overture1™ and Overture2™ switcher purchased, the company will provide the user with a complimentary training DVD outlining use of the switcher’s unique features, functions, and capabilities. more
Echolab Corporation is a leading provider of video production switchers and tools that offer flexibility and on-air reliability for the production and distribution of digital media in a variety of formats. The company’s products include the Overture1™ and Overture2™ video production systems, MultiPlayMD™ multichannel instant-replay system, MegaKeyMD™ clip player/mixer/keyer, and Conductor™ control integration system, all of which provide functionality and ease of use critical to professional-quality production. Echolab is online at www.echolab.com. more
IRVINE, Calif. — May 16, 2008 — Sonnet Technologies, a leader in providing local storage systems for professional users of Macintosh®, Windows®, and UNIX® systems in the film, video, and broadcast industries, today announced a price reduction for the company’s award-winning Fusion™ F2 portable RAID storage system, which provides exceptional speed, proven reliability, and 640GB capacity in a rugged low-profile design measuring 5.9 by 6.2 by 0.72 inches. Now available at $695, a savings of $200, the Sonnet Fusion F2 is an ideal fit for flexible, cost-effective on-location video capture or remote use when grid power is unavailable. more
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (May 16, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading designer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, introduced the newest addition to the ProductionVIEW line of camera control systems, ProductionVIEW HD. Designed to handle the most demanding live broadcast or staging events, yet it’s still simple enough to allow a novice to control a multi-camera shoot like a pro. ProductionVIEW HD integrates PTZ camera control and multi-format HD/SD live switching with real-time graphics and effects into one easy-to-use control console.
“The completely redesigned control surface gives system users real-time knobs and switches to control functions, as opposed to an endless programming menu,” stated Rob Sheeley, president and CEO. “Because ProductionVIEW HD is a live broadcast production console, not a computer, the entire system produces only one frame of delay – a critical requirement for live production where image magnification is used.”
The system’s multi-format 6 x 2 switcher accepts any combination of input signals from HD component video, RGBHV and SD video (HD at component 1080P, 1080i and 720p; SD video Y/C or composite; and RGBHV up to UXGA resolutions). All inputs feature both up/down conversion capabilities, while other mixers only include two discrete outputs for independent program feeds – each having its own user selectable output resolutions.
A wide variety of transitions, including cuts, dissolves and wipes, can be achieved through user-selectable buttons built into the control surface. Furthermore, a new Lower Screen Graphic (LSG) function allows users to add lower third graphics to their presentations.
Camera control elements include a broadcast-style Hall Effect Joystick with twist handle zoom control, as well as separate Pan, Tilt and Speed control knobs. There are six discrete auto-sensing RS-232 camera control ports and 12 camera pre-sets per camera for storing frequent shots. Additional lens features include a large production-style Manual Focus wheel, an Iris control knob allowing for live manual adjustments, push control buttons for auto iris and focus, and a Zoom Speed knob to control the speed of the electronic zoom lens.
ProductionVIEW HD is compatible with Vaddio, Sony, and Canon PTZ camera systems.
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About Vaddio:
Vaddio is the leading designer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industry. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Vaddio also has operations throughout the Americas, as well as sales and support partners throughout the world. More information can be found on the Vaddio website, www.vaddio.com or at (800) 572.2011.
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