The ImagePRO-HD is a versatile solution for environments like live events, broadcast studios, and corporate installations. It accepts numerous analog and digital video inputs, including standard definition (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) and high-resolution signals like RGBHV, HDTV, DVI, and HD/SD-SDI. The core of its performance is Barco’s proprietary 10-bit “Athena” image processing technology, which provides superior scaling, motion adaptive de-interlacing, and minimal processing delays. The unit’s front panel features a bright electro-luminescent display and intuitive controls for source selection, parameter adjustment, and preset recall, ensuring ease of use during critical operations. Read more
Features
- Athena Image Processing: Utilizes proprietary, high-performance 10-bit image processing technology for exceptional image quality and fidelity.
- Extensive Connectivity: Features a dedicated HD/SD-SDI input and multiple outputs, including DVI-D, HD/SD-SDI, RGB/component, composite, and S-video.
- Motion Adaptive De-interlacing: Automatically optimizes image quality for interlaced signals and includes 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection for film-originated content.
- Aspect Ratio Conversion & Pan/Zoom: Provides user-defined aspect ratio conversion and continuous, real-time pan and zoom operations for flexible image control.
- Genlock Capability: Offers true blackburst genlock input, allowing the output formats to be locked to an external signal, which is crucial for multi-unit synchronization.
- Memory Presets: Sixty-four independent memory presets are available for storing and recalling frequently used configurations.
- Remote Control: Can be controlled via Ethernet (TCP/IP) or RS-232/485 serial ports for integration into larger control systems.
- Executive Mode: A feature that protects system configuration settings to prevent accidental changes during use.
