End to End Dual Link Solutions End to End Dual Link Solutions
!!< As technology advances driving up HDTV resolutions, we are seeing greater & greater adoption of dual link connectivity for HDTV and 2K signals. Oxygen DCT has an exceptional range of dual link products that enable dual link signal management, display, routing, distribution and even recording! No other company has such an array of dual link technology which together forms end to end dual link systems. Read on for details.
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End to End < Dual Link > Systems
· Dual Link LCD picture displays
· Dual Link waveform and vectorscopes
· Dual Link HDTV Solid state recorder
· Dual Link Fibre
· Dual Link routing and distribution
· Dual Link signal conversion
< Dual Link > LCD picture displays
!!< The latest editions to Oxygen DCT's already 100 strong LCD catalogue are two new dual link high definition LCD displays.
!!< The Evolution Pro OBLM170D and OBLM240D are multi format 17" and 24" displays respectively. They each have two dual link 4:4:4 signal inputs, which automatically sense standard HD signals or 270Mb/s signals. These displays also handle all analogue formats, VGA, DVI and HDMI as well as having stereo audio inputs and outputs.
!!< The extensive set of facilities include safe area markers, VITC display, a waveform monitor and even a 16 channel audio de-embedder with in vision bar graph metering. Internal speakers are also included as a standard facility, however the de-embedded audio may be monitored externally through the audio outputs.
!!< For added versatility both AC and DC power inlets are included, enabling the display to be used on location as well as fixed installations.
!!< Following market feedback these two LCDs have rotary control knobs simplifying control and menu selection. Oxygen DCT's Evolution Pro series is now one of largest in the world, giving users a choice of eleven different models. Broadcast users include BBC TV, ITV, Editstore, Suite amongst others.
!!< Oxygen DCT is a major supplier of broadcast LCDs with over 100 products covering almost every broadcast application, from OB to grading.
!!< < Dual Link > Waveforms & Vectorscopes
!!< The Astrodesign WM3208 is a compact 8.4” LCD with an amazing array of useful facilities for dual link signal monitoring. First, the WM3028 has a very high quality precision LCD which provides sharp, detailed pictures excellent colourimetry. The waveform and vector display can be used independently of the picture or positioned over or around the respective image, according to operational preferences. The unit can measure the timing between each ‘leg’ of the signal and/or reference input, which is very useful for fault finding.
!!< For precise colour checking the WM3208 can display binary or hexa-decimal colour sample values for every line, allowing grading or telecine operators to ensure exact colour matching. The unit has excellent audio measurement capabilities and includes full in vision metering of de-embedded audio as well as audio level and phase display. Furthermore, there are two separate dual link inputs each of which can be displayed separately or simultaneously, side by side. These inputs can be ‘frozen’ for image checking and even overlaid, this is really useful for 3D imaging.
!!< The WM3208 is really affordable at a little over £6,000. This technology is even available in a 15 inch version, the WM3215, which is rack mountable in a 19” equipment rack and just perfect for larger engineering facilities.
!!< < Dual Link > Solid State Recorder
!!< The HR7501 is a small solid state HDTV recorder for 1080i or 1080p signals. Unlike most popular HDTV devices it is uncompressed therefore maintaining full HDTV signal quality. As well as HDTV single or dual outputs there is also a data port for downloading DPX files. The RS422 port conforms to Sony protocol allowing the HR7501 to be used by editing, telecine or colour grading systems. The compact size, solid state recording media and DC power supply capability make this device ideal for aviation shoots, wildlife and other mobile uncompressed HDTV recording.
!!< At a little over £9,500 the 3.5 minute capacity version is a very affordable storage device for grading, VFX or DI suites. There is also an 11 minute version for users who need a greater capacity.
!!< < Dual Link > Fibre Links
!!< Oxygen DCT’s extensive range of fibre optic products offer excellent opportunities for fibre optic signal distribution. The latest range of products, based around the OXMcard 3042 modular cards are used for desktop and rack mount applications. In a recent application in Soho, Oxygen DCT’s fibre system distributed signals from dual link Nitris and Scratch systems to a dual link Barco projector in a viewing theatre. The system also includes HDTV single link distribution which is made available throughout the facility via a routing switcher.
!!< < Dual Link > routing and distribution
!!< Fjord Media’s very advanced and unique routing architecture is highly suited to dual link signal distribution. It is also easily upgraded for 3Gb/s when available.
Signals can be input as either standard co-ax on BNCs or as multimode fibre and output in both formats. The cleaver control system can then ‘marry’ the dual link signals together so that they appear as a signal source or destination to operators.
!!< Dual link routing starts at 4 X 4 and can be expanded in 4 input/output units to 256 X 256. Oxygen DCT expect to announce a new major installation in Soho with both dual link & single routing later this month. Please visit the Fjord Media website www.fjordmedia.com or contact us for more information.
!!< < Dual Link > and signal conversion
!!< The SC2055A from Astrodesign is a modular flexible dual link to single link and single link to dual link converter that accommodates all high definition standards up to 2K and is a vital bridge between dual link and single link systems. For more information on this please visit the our Oxygen BSS website on www.oxygenbss.com and click on the Astrodesign icon.
!!< We hope that the information given in this newsletter has made for useful and interesting reading. Please call us to discuss individual equipment or our end to end dual link systems offerings.
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