Step 2: How is it used?

Each device in Extron's line of signal processors performs very different functions, from multi-video processing to video conversion to sync stabilizing.

Every device Extron manufactures performs a highly specific function. Extron currently offers sixteen different signal processing products in the following categories:

Universal Signal Processor - The USP 405 Universal Signal Processor is an all-in-one high-performance scaler, switcher, scan converter, standards converter, and transcoder. The USP 405 accepts a wide range of video input signals and transcodes them or converts them up or down into a number of different signal formats to meet the video signal requirements of virtually any system.

Multi-Image Signal Processor - The MVP 104GX Multi Video Processor allows users to display up to four full motion video signals simultaneously on a single screen. Each window can be independently scaled, positioned, or overlapped. This device is useful for videoconferencing, command and control applications, distance learning, and more.

Encoders, Decoders, and Transcoders - In a typical installation, a number of video signals may co-exist. Encoders, decoders, and transcoders convert one signal type into another, minimizing routing and distribution complexity by changing everything to the same signal format.

Sync Processors - These devices perform specialized sync tasks to ensure proper sync format and good quality sync are provided to display devices to avoid potential display problems. Functions of sync processors include converting almost any type of sync input format to almost any sync output format, extracting sync from signals with embedded sync, and restoring sync timing to its original state for output on digital displays.

Digital to Analog Converters - These devices are used to integrate digital displays into existing analog environments. This allows a mixture of both analog and digital displays within an A/V system.

Glossary Terms

Scan converter - Also called "video converter" or "TV converter," a scan converter is a device that changes the scan rate of a source video signal to fit the needs of a display device. Examples: computer-video to NTSC (TV), or NTSC to computer-video.

	Step 2: How is it used?

	Each device in Extron's line of signal processors performs very different functions, from multi-video processing to video conversion to sync stabilizing. Every device Extron manufactures performs a highly specific function. Extron currently offers sixteen different signal processing products in the following categories: Universal Signal Processor - The USP 405 Universal Signal Processor is an all-in-one high-performance scaler, switcher, scan converter, standards converter, and transcoder. The USP 405 accepts a wide range of video input signals and transcodes them or converts them up or down into a number of different signal formats to meet the video signal requirements of virtually any system. Multi-Image Signal Processor - The MVP 104GX Multi Video Processor allows users to display up to four full motion video signals simultaneously on a single screen. Each window can be independently scaled, positioned, or overlapped. This device is useful for videoconferencing, command and control applications, distance learning, and more. Encoders, Decoders, and Transcoders - In a typical installation, a number of video signals may co-exist. Encoders, decoders, and transcoders convert one signal type into another, minimizing routing and distribution complexity by changing everything to the same signal format. Sync Processors - These devices perform specialized sync tasks to ensure proper sync format and good quality sync are provided to display devices to avoid potential display problems. Functions of sync processors include converting almost any type of sync input format to almost any sync output format, extracting sync from signals with embedded sync, and restoring sync timing to its original state for output on digital displays. Digital to Analog Converters - These devices are used to integrate digital displays into existing analog environments. This allows a mixture of both analog and digital displays within an A/V system.

	Glossary Terms Scan converter - Also called "video converter" or "TV converter," a scan converter is a device that changes the scan rate of a source video signal to fit the needs of a display device. Examples: computer-video to NTSC (TV), or NTSC to computer-video.