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DigiBox A2D - Low Cost 10bit Analogue to SDI Converter for SDI systems

DigiBox D2A - Low Cost 10-bit SDI to Analogue Converter for systems and monitoring

DigiBox MVC Multi-Video Converter

DigiBox P2S/S2P PAL-SECAM Colour Converters

DigiBox TV2PC/HD High Quality Video Scaler

DigiBox PC2TV VGA to Video Converter

DigiBox RGBS - RGB to S-VHS/Composite Converter plus Stabiliser

Digibox SDI Analogue Audio Embedder
DigiBox SCV-1 TV Standards Converter with Composite & S-Video In and Out

DigiBox SCV-2 TV Standards Converter with Composite In and Out

DigiBox SCV-3 TV Standards Converter Genlockable, Composite & S-Video In plus YUV & SECAM Out

DigiBox TBC Timebase Corrector

TRILOGY 1 5 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility.

TRILOGY 2 3 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility.

TRILOGY 3 2 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility.

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DigiBox A2D - Low Cost 10-bit Analogue to SDI converter.

The DigiBoxA2D is a low-priced 10-bit Analog to Digital Converter with comprehensive features with excellent performance.  It is ideal for incorporating legacy analogue equipment in SDI systems, such as character generators, VT Clocks, professional / domestic VCRs and tuners.

  • 10 Bit conversion on O/Ps, 12 Bit resolution internally.

  • 1x Component Video input or

  • 1x Composite Video input port with low D.Phase & D.Gain or

  • 1x Y+C input

  • 525 and 625 Video Standards supported.

  • Lumped component input signal filtering.

  • Digital filtering of all signals prior to conversion.

  • 3 Line Comb filter decoding in Composite Video mode.

  • Decoder Selection

  • Noise coring mode selectable.

  • Oscillator locked to input signal, confirmation LED.

  • Low clock jitter, with stable input sources.

  • Available as free-standing or rack mount versions

  • Up to 4 modules mountable in a single 1 U Chassis.

  • Internal Power Supply Unit for all versions.

  • Optionally selectable Automatic Gain Control.

  • Low cost of Ownership

  • Dual SDI outputs.

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DigiBox D2A - Low Cost SDI Demodulator for TV Monitor Use

An extremely cost effective 10-bit SDI to Generic Multi-format 10 Bit Video Converter designed for in-line mounting behind a TV monitor. Miniature 5Volt ultra reliable switch-mode power supply with captive DC input connector.

Digibox D2A completely satisfies the requirements of a monitoring quality SDI converter / dncoder, producing base band video signals of impressive quality. An internal DIP switch enables selection from ANY of these video OP formats:-

  • Component Video (Y, Cr, Cb)

  • Red, Green & Blue (R, G+s, B).

  • Luminance + Chrominance (SVHS)

  • Encoded, Composite Video x2. (CVBS)

  • To either 525 or 625 TV Standard.

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DigiBox MVC Multi-Video Converter

The DigiBox MVC Multi-Video Converter is a low-cost Decoder / Converter for Composite and S-Video signals with input selection from the 2x Composite and 2x S-Video sources, all four of which may have unbalanced stereo audio.

The DigiBox MVC Decodes conventional Composite or S-video signals to produce high quality YCrCb Analogue Component video or RGBS / RGB plus H and V. Digital Comb Filter Decoding is used for Y / C separation which ensures a high clarity output picture. Slide switches select from the 4 video plus stereo audio inputs, the output format (RGB / YCrCb) and Composite / S-Video conversion. 3 parallel audio outputs are also provided

Format Conversion:

  • Composite to S-Video

  • S-Video to Composite

  • S-Video or Composite to RGBS or RGB + HV

  • S-Video or Composite to YCrCb Analogue Component

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Digibox P2S/S2P PAL-SECAM Colour Converters
  • Allows perfect viwing of PAL, SECAM signal sources
  • New, compact, lightweight design
  • 2 different models
  • S2P Ideal for viewing of Secam satellite broadcasts

Digibox S2P Convert the colour frequency only from SECAM to PAL 4.43. Ideal for playing back and watching foreign standard video signals in colour on a PAL TV set. Perfect for TV, satellite broadcasts, video cassettes and games consoles that can handle multistandard software. Can also be used for some other video application such as Laserdisc if your TV can produce a stable picture.

Digibox P2S Convert the colour frequency only from PAL 4.43 to SECAM. Ideal for playing back and watching English/PAL standard video signals in colour on a SECAM TV set.

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DigiBox PC2TV VGA to Video Converter

Features:

  • Handles PC resolutions up to UXGA (1600 x 1200).
  • Composite (phono) and S-Video output
  • On screen display
  • Remote control
  • RS-232 control
  • Adjustable for use with 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen)
  • Enjoy PC games, PC movies and Internet on any TV screen.
  • Ideal for Education, Business presentations, etc.
  • Simultaneous display on both your PC screen and TV monitor (VGA passthrough)
  • Automatically supports any scan rate from 50Hz up to 140Hz (VGA), 85Hz (XGA) or 60Hz (S & UXGA)
  • Compatible with PC, Mac or Notebook computers.
  • Adjustment of contrast, brightness, colour and sharpness.
  • Zoom and Pan controls.
  • Colour bar generator.

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DigiBox RGBS - RGB to S-VHS/Composite Converter plus Stabiliser

Features:

  • Converts any PAL RGB signal to both S-video and Composite video signal.
  • Ideal for connecting Digibox (Satellite, Terrestrial or Cable) which don't have S-video output
  • Use with S-video VCR or High end Surround Amplifiers for improved picture quality
  • Dual Stereo audio loop through on RCA connectors
  • Dual Output - both S-video and Composite video

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Digibox SDI Analogue Audio Embedder

Features:

  • 270Mb/s SDI and 2 x AES audio inputs
  • Supports synchronous AES/EBU audio
  • XLR standard audio connectors
  • Embedding into audio groups 1, 2, 3, or 4
  • Mains powered

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DigiBox SCV-1 TV Standards Converter with Composite & S-Video In and Out

Features:

  • Composite Input and Output plus PC VGA / XGA Output

  • 4Mb field memory

  • Auto Detection of input video system

  • Digital Comb Filter Decoding for input video with 8-bit resolution

  • Built-in TBC / Sync regenerator for stable output

  • Built-in AGC to ensure proper output level

  • Adjustable controls for Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint (NTSC)

  • Horizontal and Vertical phase adjustment

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DigiBox SCV-2 TV Standards Converter with Composite In and Out

Features:

  • Composite Input and Output

  • 4Mb field memory

  • Auto Detection of input video system

  • Digital Comb Filter Decoding for input video with 8-bit resolution

  • Built-in TBC / Sync regenerator for stable output

  • Built-in AGC to ensure proper output level

  • Adjustable controls for Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint (NTSC)

  • Horizontal and Vertical phase adjustment

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DigiBox SCV-3 TV Standards Converter Genlockable, Composite & S-Video In plus YUV & SECAM Out

Features:

  • Composite Input and Output

  • 12Mb field memory

  • Auto Detection of input video system

  • Digital Comb Filter Decoding for input video with 8-bit resolution

  • Built-in Genlock TBC / Sync regenerator for stable output

  • Built-in AGC to ensure proper output level

  • Adjustable controls for Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint (NTSC)

  • Horizontal and Vertical phase adjustment

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DigiBox TBC Timebase Corrector

Features:

  • Restores vertical and horizontal sync and colour burst.
  • Eliminates picture jitter - ensures stable image.
  • Adjusts Colour, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness 7 NTSC Tint.
  • NTSC, PAL, SECAM.
  • Built-in AGC function ensures 1 Volt p.p. outputs.
  • CV and S-Video in/out.
  • Genlock capability synchronises multiple asynchronous video sources (CTB100GR version).
  • 400 line resolution

Make copies of your video without noticeable signal loss or noise.  Now you can correct and unstable video source before you make copies. The CTB-100 is a digital full-frame synchronizer that replaces all sync signals from the source.  The result is clean transfers and clear copies.

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Digibox TV2PC/HD High Quality Video Scaler

The Digibox TV2PC/HD is a high quality video scaler that converts composite video, S-Video or YCbCr component video to a high resolution PC or HDTV (high definition TV) output. It is ideal for improving the picture quality of plasma / LCD screens and projectors. It also allows standard TV signals to be viewed on a VGA monitor.

PC resolution can be configured (see below) all at a refresh rate of 60Hz. HDTV output format can be selected from 480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i. The unit can be controlled either via an on-screen menu, the supplied remote-control or by using RS-232. Controls include switchable output resolution, picture and aspect ratio adjust, digital noise reduction, 3D comb filter and more.

 

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5 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility.

The Trilogy 1 central console has simple plug-and-play operation allowing connection of up to ten pieces of AV equipment without complicated cabling.  

  • Loop-through, switching and distribution.
  • Microprocessor controlled two independent video inputs to TV and VCR outputs.
  • Auto switching with Euro-scart and RCA inputs.
  • Auto detection and switching to the second video when the first video switched off.
  • Auto detection and switching to TV when all video inputs are switched off.
  • Switching protection on the second video with LOCK function.
  • Video and Audio direct from SAT and VCR scarts to LD scart from decoder.
  • RGB and S-Video switching from SAT, LD, DVD and VCR scarts to TV scarts.
  • First and second videos selectable on TV2.
  • Can also be used to get five outputs from one input.
  • Dimensions - 425 x 295 x 105mm.

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3 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility.

The Trilogy 2 will accept three Scart RGB inputs from DVD, digital satellite/cable box, games console, etc.

  • Automatically detects which of the three inputs devices has last been switched from standby mode to ON.
  • A push-button selector switch on the front panel will override this function.
  • Individual LED inidicators show which input is selected.
  • Automatic scart switching of the TV RGB mode.
  • Automatic wide-screen switching (Pin 8 output from all Digital Satellite/Cable boxes allows automatic 16:9 - 4:3 picture).

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2 into 1 SCART Socket with Automatic Switching & Full RGB Compatibility.

The Trilogy 3 will accept two Scart RGB inputs from DVD, digital satellite/cable box, games console, etc.

  • Automatically detects which of the two inputs devices has last been switched from standby mode to ON.
  • A push-button selector switch on the front panel will override this function.
  • Individual LED inidicators show which input is selected.
  • Automatic scart switching of the TV RGB mode.
  • Automatic wide-screen switching (Pin 8 output from all Digital Satellite/Cable boxes allows automatic 16:9 - 4:3 picture).

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