Specifications

May/June 2000 ExtroNews 11.2 19
RENTAL & STAGING CORNER
To avoid glitches during the transitions, most of them
usually use scan converters to convert the computer
signals into NTSC or PAL signals so they can switch all
of these sources through the production mixer. This
method worked well when computer resolutions were
no more than SVGA (800 x 600) or when customers
were not aware of the technologies available.
Today, most PowerPoint presentations are created
with a resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher. Yet the
quality of these computer presentations is sometimes
very poor even when using very high resolution
projectors like large-venue LCDs or DLPs.
In addition, switching between video and computer
inputs at their native resolutions can produce glitches
and extended park periods on screen.
Extron’s new SGS 408, the first eight input, seamless
graphic switcher, solves all these problems. The SGS 408
is designed for staging and rental applications. It entirely
redefines the standard for running professional quality
shows!
To achieve the highest quality presentation on LCD,
Extron’s SGS 408 System
The Ultimate Switching Solutions for Staging Applications
E
veryone in the staging business has experienced difficulties when switching between
computer and video sources. Video directors are used to production switchers that
allow you to perform cut, dissolve, wipe, and title transitions between all your video
sources. This is why directors become very frustrated when they have to switch between
video images and different computer signals.
DLP, and plasma displays, all inputs must be scaled to
the native resolution of the display. The Extron SGS 408
offers 13 different, scaled output resolutions from 640
x 480 up to 1360 x 1024. This means that image quality
is optimized and huge time savings are realized
because only the single scaled output of the
SGS 408 must be adjusted, no matter how many inputs
you may have. Also, by only having to run one RGsB,
RGBS, or RGBHV signal to the display—switching
between projector inputs is no longer required.
The SGS 408’s internal test patterns enable you to
set up a projector only once even if all inputs are not
connected. This means you won't have to wait for the
last speaker’s computer to arrive to be ready for
showtime!
The SGS 408 accepts both interlaced and non-
interlaced video formats with resolutions from 560 x 364
up to 1600 x 1200 with horizontal scan rates of 15 kHz
up to 100 kHz. The need to use an external video scaler
or scan converter to ensure compatibility with all your
sources has been eliminated. Eight RGB inputs are
RCP 1000
SGS 408
ECP 1000