Networks and Signal Distribution

Extron Now Shipping Fiber Optic Scaling Receivers

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Foxbox SR HDMI and Power Cage

Extron Electronics says its new FOXBOX SR HDMI and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI, high performance fiber optic-to-HDMI scaling receivers are now shipping.

They accept a fiber optic signal with audio, RS-232 control, and HDCP-compliant HDMI, DVI, VGA, or HD component video, scaling the video to the optimal output resolution for the display. These scaling receivers support resolutions up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60.

Available in multimode and singlemode models, they also provide many integrator-friendly features such as Key Minder® for continuous authentication of HDCP compliance, audio de-embedding, Auto Input Memory, and internal test patterns. The FOXBOX SR HDMI and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI are for fiber optic installations that require scaling of high resolution content.

As part of the larger, comprehensive FOX Series of fiber optic products from Extron, the FOXBOX SR HDMI and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI are compatible with the FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, VGA, and VGA/YUV transmitters. In addition, the scaling receivers can be used in combination with Extron fiber optic matrix switchers for support of enterprise-wide distribution of HDCP-compliant HDMI signals.

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Pushing the Boundaries of HDR Video

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Alan Chalmers

Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick (UK), have found a way to compress and stream HDR video directly to monitors and mobile devices, such as an iPad.

The researchers, in partnership with University spinout goHDR, patented a method of real-time encoding and remote display of High Dynamic Range (HDR) video. With Portuguese partner INESC Tec, they also have been able to demonstrate their technique in action on an iPad.

This means HDR video content can now be encoded and streamed directly to remote displays, including mobile devices, or sent for storage back at home-base. Gaming could be transformed too, with HDR content available for interactive online and cloud-based games.

While HDR imagery delivers the wide range of light intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to details of dark shade, the amount of data required to capture all of this extra detail is huge.

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Streamit's New Generation of In-store Audio at ISE

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Lisa

Streamit will showcase their next generation of in-store audio receivers at ISE2013. The Lisa and Lisa LCD, says the company, are “more powerful and priced aggressively.” The Lisa is also a lot smaller.

Professional internet radio receivers, the Lisa series stream as well as store-and-forward. With configurability and easy remote management, the new product design for the Lisa allows Streamit to reduce the production costs resulting in improved price/performance for the in-store audio devices.

Lisa has a very compact design (width 9.8 cm x height 2.3 cm x depth 8.2 cm) and is compatible with older Streamit radios/technology

Samples of the Lisa series are available and the production models expected in Q1 of 2013.

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Extron Introduces Three Input HDCP-Compliant Scaler

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Extron DSC 301 HD

Extron Electronics introduces the DSC 301 HD a compact HDCP-compliant video scaler. This scaler has an HDMI input, configurable high resolution analog and composite video inputs, and an HDMI output.

Featuring an advanced scaling engine with 30-bit processing and 1080i de-interlacing, the DSC 301 HD handles output resolutions up to 1920x1200, including 1080p and 2K. It includes EDID Minder, automatic input switching, and simplifies system connections by embedding audio from one of the three stereo inputs onto the HDMI output. Designed for professional integration, the compact, low profile half-rack width enclosure enables simple and discreet mounting in many environments.

"The DSC 301 HD delivers high performance and a wealth of features at an economical price point," says Casey Hall, VP Sales and Marketing for Extron. "With its compact form factor, and compelling feature set, this scaler lends itself to basic applications calling for a three input switching scaler as well as more complex systems where multiple scalers are deployed into a large signal distribution system."

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Extron Debuts VGA Driver with EDID

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Extender Plus

Extron's new Extender Plus VGA and audio line driver with EDID Minder is a one input, one buffered output line driver that extends VGA-QXGA and HDTV component video along with audio signals up to 75 meters (250 feet).

Unbalanced computer stereo audio is converted to balanced, line level stereo audio to eliminate noise usually associated with unbalanced audio when distributed over long cable runs. It features EDID Minder, which automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices to ensure that the source powers up properly and reliably outputs content for display.

The Extender Plus is available in Decora-style and AAP form factors, providing convenient AV access and signal extension for a wide variety of environments.

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