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PENTA/PENTA II
Standards Converters
The Penta and Penta II use “Penta-field” interpolation which
makes the traditional four-field interpolation scheme virtually
obsolete. Through the addition of a fifth memory field, the
quality of signal processing improves and judder anomalies are
reduced two to one over other methods. The Penta II incorpo-
rates all the features of the Penta plus it adds component
input/output and transcoding, a high performance encoder,
and it incorporates an RS-232 port (optional on the Penta). Most important though, the Penta II also adds audio
delay—making it the only standards converter that guarantees to maintain lip sync as a standard feature.
However, no matter which Penta you choose, any standard in use today in the world today is accepted as either an input
or an output, and all video formats are accommodated.
■ Featuring an exclusive five field interpola-
tion system, they virtually eliminate jud-
der motion, and at the same time
improve resolution for a sharper picture.
■ Inputs: NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N,
NTSC 4.43 or SECAM.
■ Outputs: NTSC, PAL, PAL-M or PAL-N.
■ Built-in time base correction/synchro-
nization within or between standards
■ Full proc-amp
■ Ultra-stable freeze frame/field
■ Fully controllable from the front panel
■ Variable rate strobe (field or frame)
■ 3-way Adaptive Comb Filter
■ They accept and transcode composite
and Y/C
■ They exceed broadcast standards
■ 1U high rack-mountable unit.
■ Full three year warranty
A/V TWISTER
Audio and Video Transmission System
Video and audio cables are bulky, cumbersome, and
expensive. Twisted pair wire, on the other hand, is light-
weight, manageable, and inexpensive. But until now, you
never thought of twisted pair wire as a substitute for cable.
A/V Twister sends video feeds and / or stereo audio down
a simple, everyday twisted pair of wire with no measur-
able loss of quality. Which makes it ideal for temporary setups to televise or tape special events and for transmission of
video/audio within any facility, or group of facilities that can accommodate twisted pair wiring.
■ Transmitter and receiver weigh only eight
pounds each, are just 7 by 19 inches, less
than 2 inches high.
■ Broadcast quality video and stereo audio
signals can be sent up to 10,000 feet
(3,000 meters), with a self powered in-
line amplifier at each 1,000 foot interval.
■ Ideal for many types of temporary or per-
manent installations.
■ Each transmitter can feed as many as 5
receivers.
Penta II Step-up Features
■ Automatic stereo audio delay to match lip
sync
■ In addition to composite and Y/C, the
Penta II accepts and transcodes YUV
component (12-pin to 3 BNCs)
■ High performance encoder ensures mini-
mal burst jitter when operating in a PAL
(phase alternating line) environment.
■ Built-in RS-232 serial port (optional on
the Penta)