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Audio gain/attenuation — Users can set the input level of audio gain or
LAN port — Supports connection to an Ethernet LAN so that the switcher can be
Quad-standard video decoder — The switcher uses a digital comb filter that can
Triple-Action Switching
Rack mountable — The 3U high switcher can be mounted in any conventional 19"
Optional Output Card Features
The series of optional output cards have the following features available.
Universal Scaler card (ISM RGB)
Auto Image
Test patterns — This card features built-in test patterns to aid in monitor or
Blue mode — The switcher can be set to output the sync and blue video signal only,
Film mode — Advanced film mode processing techniques maximize image detail
Auto memories — Only for scaled outputs. The inputs support 16 auto-recall
Aspect ratios conversion — Any input can be adjusted horizontally and vertically
Input presets — Only for scaled outputs. The ISM 824 has memory for up to 128
User presets — Only for scaled outputs. Three presets for each input save different
Freeze mode — Only for scaled outputs. Locks the output display to the selected
RGB pass-through — RGB signals can be passed unprocessed when this feature is
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attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) via the RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet link, or from
the front panel. Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no
noticeable volume differences between sources.
accessed and operated anywhere in the world from a computer running a
standard Internet browser.
decode NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM signals.
(RGB delay) — RGB delay mutes the R, G, and B video
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planes to blank the screen while the scaler locks to the new sync, so that
a noise-filled scramble is not shown on the monitor during the transition.
The time delay between the RGB and sync signals is user adjustable up to
5 seconds under front panel, SIS, and program control.
wide rack.
— Only for scaled outputs. The auto imaging feature automatically
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sizes and centers the selected input to fill the screen. Auto imaging can be
selected for individual outputs as desired.
projector setup and evaluation. The test patterns available are:
• 8 color split
• 4:3/16:9 hatch
• gray
• ramp
• crop
• aspect ratios; 1.33, 1.78, 1.85, and 2.35.
to help installers calibrate the monitor or projector.
and sharpness for NTSC and PAL sources that originated from film.
memories each, based on the incoming frequency. Information on sizing,
centering, detail, contrast, and brightness is saved.
to meet a specific aspect ratio requirement.
presets that allow the user to use SIS commands to save and recall input type
and sampling, color, tint, contrast, brightness, centering, sizing, and filtering
information.
settings for color, tint, contrast, brightness, detail, size, centering, and input
configurations.
image. Once the display is frozen, you can remove an input without losing
the output image. This feature lets the ISM function as a still store.
set to on.
• 4x4 crosshatch
• alternating pixels
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