News | March 12, 2009

For-A HVS-300HS 1 M/E, Multi-Format Switcher To Make U.S. Debut At NAB 2009

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Cypress, CA - For the first time in the United States, FOR-A will showcase its 1M/E, multi-format HVS-300HS HD/SD switcher at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 20-23 (Booth SU3507). First introduced at IBC 2008, the HVS-300HS features a compact 1RU main unit, making it an ideal solution for use in flight packs, mobiles or small production facilities.

Several features make the HVS-300HS switcher a perfect choice for broadcasters and production companies that have not fully upgraded to HD. Standard resizing engines on all inputs of the HVS-300HS make it possible to mix SD and HD signals in a full HD production. Optional analog and DVI/WUXGA input modules enable the use of legacy SD equipment. Standard frame syncs, available on each input, eliminate the timing issues involved with mixed signal installations. Plus, optional output modules each contain one channel of down conversion to feed existing SD systems.

While the smaller design offers a host of advantages, it does not limit the variety of options and versatile functions in the HVS-300HS. The switcher provides a robust array of features suitable for a wide variety of applications, including live productions. The HVS-300HS supports 1080/60i, 59.94i, 50i, 24PsF, 23.98PsF, 720/60p, 59.94p, 50p, 525/60 (NTSC), and 625/50 (PAL). It also contains an internal, 10-bit processor for broadcast-quality 4:2:2:4.

The HVS-300HS also provides versatile control options. One version of the HVS-300HS is available with a traditional operation panel, and a second version offers a mini panel for control, PC Software GUI and aux remote control. The simple mini panel can be attached to the main unit or used as a standalone panel. The PC Software GUI connects via IP and offers all the features of the full size control panel.

The traditional operation panel can be added for increased functionality, but will not overburden tight production quarters. When combining the external operation panel with the main unit, the entire HVS-300HS measures only 3RU.

Other features of the HVS-300HS include:

  • Standard HD/SD-SDI 4 input/4 output (PGM x 2, AUX x 2)
  • A frame synchronizer and re-sizing engine for each input that accepts non- synchronized as well as SD/HD simultaneous inputs without external devices
  • Accepts up to 12 inputs and 8 outputs
  • Variety of I/O options such as HD/SD-SDI inputs, DVI input, HD/SD analog component input, analog composite input, HD/SD analog component output, analog composite output, DVI-I output in combination
  • Built-in 16-split multi-viewer (4/10/16 multi-view, tally, title, etc.)
  • Two channels of picture-in-picture
  • 1 keyer (including Chroma Key) and 1 DSK, each with its own 2D DVE
  • Various 2D and 3D DVE transitions
  • Two channels of still stores
  • Independent process control for each input

The new HVS-300HS switcher from FOR-A is now shipping.

SOURCE: FOR-A