Pixel Magic Systems VPS3800 - Manual (Page 9)

1.3 VIDEO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY PRIMER
Crystalio II gets to the very heart of this problem by a combination of expert video engineering
design from Pixel Magic together with the awesome power of the Gennum Visual Excellence
Processing (VXP) image processor.
Crystalio II is the first video processor on the market to use the latest Gennum VXP processor so,
if you want to enjoy the benefit of the new benchmarks for video realism and processing
flexibility, Crystalio II is your video processor of choice.
Listed below are some of the state-of-the-art video processing technologies featured in Crystalio II:
GENNUM VXP™ TECHNOLOGIES:
RealityExpansion™
Traditional banding artifacts are eliminated and images appear smooth and natural by adopting a
full 10-bit video processing architecture to deliver eye-catching and realistic imagery.
FineEdge™
FineEdge™ advanced directional interpolation algorithm eliminates jaggy artifacts found in
traditional de-interlacing solutions. FineEdge™ processing maintains overall image sharpness
and detail and is applied to both SDTV and HDTV sources for optimal image quality.
TruMotionHD™
TruMotionHD™ de-interlacing algorithm is unique in its ability to perform pixe-based motion
adaptive de-interlacing with automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down on both HDTV and SDTV formats.
TruMotionHD™ de-interlacing technology supports fully adaptive 1080i > 1080p de-interlacing to
ensure optimal image quality in demanding applications.
FidelityEngine™
FidelityEngine™ enhances the image by removing unwanted noise and improving detail for
uncompromised image quality. Unlike traditional processing algorithms, FidelityEngine™
processing can be applied to both SDTV and HDTV sources!
Intelligent Scaling Algorithms
Intelligent scaling algorithms can take content intended for one resolution and scale it up or
down to match the desired resolution. The image processors use long and high-resolution poly-
phase filters to ensure all of the HDTV bandwidth is passed to the output. The process is
performed in full broadcast-quality 10-bit resolution with programmable scaling coefficients. As a
result, standard definition signals can be seamlessly converted and displayed on high definition
displays. Similarly, high definition video content can be scaled down for display on common
standard definition devices.
Aspect Ratio Conversion
Ideal for flat panel displays and other widescreen appliances that often require conversion
between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The dynamic resizing parameters allow users to choose
between letterbox and pillarbox formats as well as custom zoom, stretch and shrink modes.
High Resolution Support
Crystalio II can de-interlace HDTV formats to 10-bit 1080p60 for advanced video realism. The
high temporal and spatial bandwidth provided by this format allow for stunning results when
down-converting to popular display formats such as WXGA.
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