DCS-200

The DCS-200 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. Building on the quality and economy of the DCS-100, the DCS-200 adds an independent and highly flexible preview output to the system. 

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 progressive resolutions
Full screen
Supports HDCP compatible projectors
Built-in test pattern simplifies projector alignment

Preview Output
Progressive resolutions from 480p up to UXGA, including all HD progressive resolutions
DVI and HD-15 connectors available (both active)


Mechanical
Auto ranging power supply
Width: 19” rack
Height: 2RU
Operating temperature range: 0° to 40°C (32° 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
Provided in digital format on the DVI-I Program connector and in analog format on the HD-15 Program connector.
Progressive resolutions at RGBHV
HDCP Encryption support for DVI signals
 Preview Output
Provided in digital format on the DVI-I Preview connector and in analog format on the HD-15 Preview connector.
Progressive resolutions from 480p up to UXGA, including all HD progressive resolutions