The Extron SGS 408 is an eight input, high resolution component and RGB video matrix switcher that provides seamless cuts, dissolves, wipes, and titles as well as scaling capabilities to bring professionalism and style to live multimedia events and presentations. PART NUMBERS
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The Extron SGS 408 is an eight input, high resolution component and RGB video matrix switcher that provides seamless cuts, dissolves, wipes, and titles as well as scaling capabilities to bring professionalism and style to live multimedia events and presentations. The SGS 408 is designed for staging and rental applications where it performs seamless cuts and digital, presentation-quality transition effects during switches between multiple sources to a common projector. The SGS 408 incorporates two high performance video scalers as well as a digital video mixer and can handle component video and any type of RGB input from video sources up to high-resolution workstations. Twelve dissolve, wipe, and title effects are provided to further enhance the professional look of shows and presentations. The SGS 408 accepts component video and both interlaced and non-interlaced RGB formats with resolutions from 560 x 384 up to 1600 x 1200 with scan rates of 15 kHz up to 100 kHz. Eight component RGB inputs are provided with five BNC connectors each to ensure maximum system flexibility. Two different output signals are available. The first output is the “program” output for viewing by the audience. The “program” signal is available simultaneously on five BNCs and a 15-pin HD connector. It is also available on an optional Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector. The second output is the “preview” output for viewing “next to switch” sources by the switch operator on a local monitor. The “preview” signal is available simultaneously on a five BNC output and a 15-pin HD connector. The switch operator uses two sets of input buttons: one set controlling the “program” output and the other controlling the “preview” output. The switch operator can view the next switch by selecting it through the “preview” keys. At that time the operator can seamlessly switch the “preview” to the “program” output or choose a digital transition effect to use when the physical switch is made. To achieve the highest quality presentation on LCD, DLP, D-ILA™/LCoS and plasma displays, input signals must be converted to a common, high resolution signal. To optimize image quality as well as maintain maximum image brightness and detail, inputs need to be scaled to RGB resolutions that match the “sweet spot” or native resolution of the digital display being used. Using advanced digital video scaling technologies, the SGS 408 scales component and RGB inputs to one of eighteen common computer-video, progressive HDTV, or plasma resolutions. For control, the SGS 408 offers front panel buttons, optional RCP 1000 or RCP 2000 remote control panel, optional ECP 1000 event control panel, and RS-232 control. The RCP 1000 enables complete control over the switching functions of the SGS 408 from a remote location. Many staging and rental applications require a device to simultaneously switch sources on multiple screens. The ECP 1000 enables complete control over three SGS 408 switchers, allowing them to perform simultaneous scaling, seamless cuts, and digital switching effects for three displays with the T-Bar Transition Controller. The ECP 1000 may be used in conjunction with the RCP 1000. Extron’s Simple Instruction Set™ is provided for RS-232 control via third-party control or Extron’s Windows®-based control program.
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