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ConverG1

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COMPIX ConverG1 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Icon-based drag-and-drop tools
  • 260+ effects including roll, crawl and reveal
  • Multilingual support
  • Intuitive GUI with WYSIWYG layout
  • Use upstream or downstream of switcher
  • Logo generation with optional NewsScroll - up to two data crawls automatically updated from text files or RSS feeds
  • Automation and third-party interfacing capability via optional AutoCast application, for  automated and semi-automated use.
  • Free offline graphics license with registration
  • Pre-assembled, pre-configured turnkey systems
  • Includes GenCG, Scheduler Suite, 4,000 true type fonts, 100 backgrounds, 100 textures and pre-built templates

Product Cut Sheet

ConverG1 is available in four configurations:

ConverG1 HD

Single channel HD-SDI/SD-SDI
broadcast graphics system. SMPTE
292M/259M compliant I/O. 1080i and
720p HD with one full featured CG
channel, can be used with or without
a video switcher.

ConverG1 HD Ready

Single channel SD-SDI broadcast
graphics, SMPTE 259M compliant,
system upgradeable to ConverG1 HD
via firmware. Contains same hardware
as HD system. Usable with or without
a video switcher.

ConverG1 SD-SDI

Single channel SD-SDI and Analog
broadcast graphics system. SMPTE
259M compliant I/O,use with or
without a video switcher. Supports
SD 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.
Not upgradeableto HD.

ConverG1 Analog

Single channel analog broadcast
graphics system upgradeable to full
ConverG1 SD-SDI via firmware. 
Contains the same hardware as the
ConverG1 SD-SDI. Not upgradeable
to HD.

Single Channel HD/SD standalone broadcast graphics system for any type of application

Compix ConverG1 Is One of a Kind
When you need a character generator, with no other bells or whistles that drive up the cost and slow you down, the industry proven multi-format ConverG1 is ready to go. All ConverG1 configurations feature standard rolls, crawls, over 260 transition effects, and a user definable clock and timer.  The system comes with bundled backgrounds, shapes, templates and 4000 preloaded True Type fonts to make design work a snap. You can setup an entire graphics look offline, and then take those graphics immediately to air, while at the same time editing the next on air series in VGA preview.

Single-Channel Configurations in HD, HD Ready, SD-SDI and Analog
The ConverG1 lineup provides you with the graphics you need today, with an elegant upgrade path for your future. Using the multi-format GenCG graphics creation, layout and playback software, packed with 4000 pre-loaded 4000 True Type fonts, with bundled backgrounds, elements and templates, all included. Compix ConverG1 system upgrade options make a perfect fit for any 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio environment working in HD, SD-SDI or analog video, all with full broadcast quality output.

Why Future Proof?
Work in the video format you need now, and leave your upgrade money in the bank. Compix makes it simple for you to grow from SD-SDI to full HD-SDI with the ConverG1 HD ready configurations, and moving from analog to SD-SDI is just as easy, all with a simple firmware update. The ConverG1 systems offer a unique set of upgrade options that make it perfect for any video production environment working in any combination of HD, SD-SDI or composite video now, and covers your needs that will require an upgrade in the future.

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Style Catalogs for Quick Access
GenCG makes graphic creation fast and easy with Compix style catalogs, with often used graphic elements like backgrounds, animations, fonts, and complete templates available to get the proper preset look to air quickly - with all of the pieces in all of the right places.

ConverG1 All Systems

CYNERG2  SD-SDI and Analog

ConverG1 HD and HD Ready
Minimum System Specifications Video I/O Standards Supported Video I/O Standards Supported

CPU Analog SD-SDI
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.33 GHz SMPTE 170M SMPTE 259M
OS NTSC 720x486 (both 4:3 and 16:9 supported)
Windows XP Professional PAL 720x576 HD-SDI (option for HD Ready)
RAM SD-SDI (option) SMPTE 292M
1GB SMPTE 259M 1920x1080i (60/59.94/50)
Hard Drive (both 4:3 and 16:9 supported) 1280x720p (60/59.94/50)
320GB SATA HDD (7200RPM) Input Input
Optical Drive (2) Composite, YPbPr, Y/C, Passes VBI (2) SD-SDI, Passes VBI
22x DVD-RW (2) SD-SDI (option), Passes VBI (2) HD-SDI, Passes HANC and VANC
All in 1 Internal Card Reader Output Output
Ports (2) Composite, YPbPr, Y/C fill (2) SD-SDI key and fill
1 Ethernet 1000BaseT (RJ-45 (2) Composite key (2) HD-SDI key and fill (option)
1 RS-232 (DB9) (2) SD-SDI key and fill (option for Analog) System Genlock
6 USB 2.0 System Genlock SD-SDI, BB
Power Specifications Reference Input (BB or CVBS) HD-SDI, BB, Tri-level Sync
Power Supply: 500W Internal, Input video Internal, Input video
110/220 Volt 60/50 Hz (Auto-sense)
Dual redundant hot swappable supplies
(Option for all configurations)
Physical dimensions
4RU rack mount chassis
Height: 7 inches (17.78 cm)
Width: 19 inches (48.26 cm)
Depth: 20 in (50.80 cm)
Weight: 36½ lb (16.55 kg)