Compix Media, Inc

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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

ConverG1 is available in 4 configurations:

ConverG1 HD
Single channel HD-SDI/SD-SDI broadcast graphics system. SMPTE 292M/259M compliant I/O. 1080i and 720p HD with two full featured CG channels, can be used with or without a video switcher.

 

ConverG1 HD Ready
Single channel SD-SDI broadcast graphics system upgradeable to ConverG1  HD via firmware. Contains same hardware as HD system.

 

ConverG1 SD-SDI
Single channel SD-SDI and Analog broadcast graphics system. SMPTE 259M compliant I/O, use with or without a video switcher.  
Not upgradeable to 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 over 1000 pre-loaded 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. ConverG1 includes GenCG graphics creation, layout and playback software, over 1000 True Type fonts,  bundled backgrounds, elements and templates. 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 upgrade. 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 analog video now, and covers your needs that will require an upgrade in the future.

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ConverG1 SD-SDI and Analog

Video I/O Standards Supported

Analog
SMPTE 170M
NTSC 720x486
PAL 720x576   
SD-SDI (option for Analog)
SD-SDI (option for Analog)
SMPTE 259M

Input
Composite, YPbPr, Y/C, Passes VBI
SD-SDI, Pas ses VBI (option for Analog)
Output
Composite, YPbPr, Y/C fill
Composite key
SD-SDI key and fill (option for Analog)
System Genlock
Reference Input (BB or CVBS)
Internal, Input video 
ConverG1 All Systems

Minimum System Specifications

CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz
OS
Windows XP Professional
RAM
1GB (SDI, Analog)
4GB (HD and HD Ready)
Hard Drive
320GB SATA HDD (7200RPM)
Optical Drive
22x DVD-RW
All in 1 Internal Card Reader  
Ports
1 Ethernet 1000BaseT (RJ-45)
1 RS-232 (DB9)
6 USB 2.0
Power Specifications
Power Supply : 500W
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 (17.78cm)
Width : 19 inches (48.26cm)
Depth : 20 in (50.80cm)
Weight : 36½lb (16.55kg)
ConverG1 HD and HD Ready

Video I/O Standards Supported

SD-SDI
SMPTE 259M

HD-SDI (option for HD Ready)
SMPTE 292M
1920x1080i (60/59.94/50)
1280x720p (60/59.94/50)
Input
SD-SDI, Passes VBI
HD-SDI, Passes HANC and VANC
(option for HD Ready)
Output
SD-SDI key and fill
HD-SDI key and fill (option for HD Ready)
System Genlock
SD-SDI, BB
HD-SDI, BB, Tri-level Sync
Internal, Input video
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