The Barco ScreenPRO-II HD Basic Package includes two ScreenPRO-II HD switchers and one ScreenPRO-II controller. The switchers run on 10-bit Athena processors and use four image layers to produce sophisticated transitioning backgrounds, transitioning picture-in-picture windows, wipes, dissolves and keys. Transition times can be set to as quick as zero. That, a low processing delay of a max of three input fields, and two scalers allow for clean switching.
Each switcher features twelve inputs, two scalers, and three program outs that all show one image at one resolution. Ten of the twelve inputs can be scaled, and the other two can run at full screen. Of the ten scalable, two are SD/HD-SDI inputs and eight are 15-pin analog inputs that accept HD inputs via optional adapters from Barco's Switcher Cable Kit. Scaler 1 begins to function as soon as an input is selected, and Scaler 2 begins as soon as a second input is selected, affording cleaner switching from one source to another. The non-scalable inputs are DVI. All the inputs support resolutions up to 2048 x 1080p. The program outs are a DVI and two 15-pin inputs that are also HD-convertible by adapters. Three linked program outs allow the convenience of connecting to additional projectors without using a splitter.
Using the switcher's menu, different backgrounds can be selected, including full screen color background or full screen logos. Up to 3 logos can be stored. An optional EOC card adds more inputs (BNCs) and more memory allowing up to 100 images to be pre-stored.
The controller can input up to 16 sources and output to four ScreenPRO IIs and four AUXs. It features 36 presets (6 pages of 6 presets), a 3.8" touch screen LCD, a 3-axis joystick and an analog T-Bar. Presets include sources, layer functions, and transition effects. If combined with ScreenPRO-II and a BlendPRO-II, the controller can manage blended screens up to 4 projectors wide. BlendPRO-II is sold separately.
- Transitioning PiP or key on a transitioning background
- Native high resolution background channels independent of the PiP/key processing channel
- Low video delay -- less than 3 input fields
- Programmable matte
- Z-order control (priority layers) for overlapping PiPs or keys
- Mixer is re-assignable as a mixing (transitioning) PiP or as two (split) non-transitioning PiPs or keys
- Capture and storage of two LOGOs for use as full-screen image or downstream key source
- Look-ahead preview
- Output sync: free-run or vertically locked to NTSC/PAL blackburst, CSync or HD tri-level sync
- Supports upgrades to additional modules, such as a recordable output)
- LCD touch screen display
- Keyboard circuitry
- Rotary encoders and LED lighted push buttons
- Computer or LAN / RS-232 remote control
- Source input configuration
- Output format selection
- Test pattern selection
- Video source selection for PIPs or keys
- Transition effect selection and control
- PiP size from 1/8 to 8X source resolution
- Adjustable PiP aspect ratio
- PiP borders, including drop shadows and soft edge
- Luminance key
- Split key (key alpha and fill)
- Reverse key (key on background)
- 10-bit processing
- 1:1 pixel sampling
- Motion adaptive de-interlacing (SD & HD)
- 3:2 and 2:2 pull down detect
- Image cropping
- Aspect ratio correction
- Can output to four ScreenPRO-IIs and four AUX outputs
- 36 presets (6 pages of 6 presets)
- 3.8" LCD with 8 buttons and 2 knobs for easy set up
- 3-axis joystick and an analog T-Bar
- External router control via Ethernet or RS-232
- Backup option to removable media card