DCS-100

The DCS-100 is a dual-channel switcher designed to provide true seamless switching between different input sources, while maintaining superb scaling quality at an affordable price. It has been designed for straightforward and simple operations, which makes it the ideal seamless switcher for live events, boardrooms, hotel ballrooms, houses of worship, educational applications, training facilities and more.

Processing

True seamless switching
High quality scaling technology
10-bit sampling and internal
processing/scaling
Auto Acquire and Auto-positioning
Up to three (3) LOGO stores/recall capability
Luma Keying utilizing DVI
Low Video Delay
 Inputs

All resolutions from NTSC/PAL up to UXGA including
all HD resolutions DVI,
Analog Computer and Video,
HD/SD SDI Outputs All progressive resolutions from 480p up to UXGA including all HD resolutions Full screen
Supports HDCP compatible projectors
Built-in Test Pattern simplifies projector alignment
Mechanical

 Auto ranging power supply
Width: 19” Rack Height: 2RU
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Front Panel Control Display Section
Four (4) line, 128x32 VFD Display
Menu navigation via rotary encoder knob, Select/Escape buttons
Inputs Section
Ten buttons select the corresponding input source, or the stored LOGO image, to be placed on program after the TAKE button is pressed. There are three button states:
Off: The source is not currently on program
Blinking: The source has been selected and will be placed on program after the TAKE button is pressed
Yellow: The source is on program.
Effects Section
FRZ: Instantly freezes the current image that is on program.
BLK: Cuts the program to black
KEY: The key source will transition to/from program, after the TAKE button is pressed
TAKE: Transitions the selected source or KEY at the pre-selected rate.
 
Inputs Six Analog Inputs via HD-15 VGA connectors
Supports YPbPr, RGBHV, S-video and composite
10-bits/color sampling at maximum 170 MHz
True pixel mapping (1:1) for signal resolutions up to 1600x1200@60 Hz. Sources with higher pixel rates (1920x1080p@60, 1920x1200@60 and 2048x1080p@60) are also supported.
Two Digital or Analog Inputs via DVI-I connectors
8-bit digital input per DDWG 1.0 with HDCP support.
RGBHV data via analog pins of the DVI-I connector
The digital source will be processed if valid DVI signals are detected. The Analog source can be selected via the front panel menu.
Serial Digital Input (HD/SD SDI) via BNC connector
SD SDI per SMPTE 259M-C (NTSC/PAL resolution)
HD SDI per SMPTE 292M (HDTV)
 
Outputs Program output in digital format on the DVI-I connector and in analog format on the HD-15 connector.
Progressive resolutions at RGBHV
HDCP Encryption support for DVI signals
 
Connectors Ethernet
RJ-45 connector for 10/100Base-T Ethernet communications
Serial RS-232
DB-9 connector for communicating with external serial devices.