Contemporary Research ICW-STA - Manual

ICW- STA
S tereo TV Tuner
2-Way Cat5 Control
The Contemporary Research ICW-STA is a versatile iCW-Net controlled TV tuner featuring optional on-screen text,
stereo audio, 125 channel access, front-panel operation and feedback, and intelligent control. Fully programmable,
the unit can restore all settings on power-up from non-volatile memory. the unit can restore all settings on power-up
from non-volatile memory. A list of channels can be stored in memory, used to provide convenient channel up/down
operation and restrict direct access to other channels.
An optional onboard character generator provides on-screen text for channel names, interactive menus, and system
feedback. Switchable inputs for NTSC video and stereo audio are included for display of PC graphics, a character
generator information channel, camera or other A/V sources.
High-speed 2-way control and feedback is carried over a wired twisted-pair network using Category 5 or Category 3
wiring and connectors. Compatible with the Contemporary Research ABC Media Retrieval System and iC
Commander software, the ICW-VDC can be networked with up to 4000 TV and Video Display controllers. For
custom systems applications, all ICW-VDC units and other CR devices can be accessed from a single RS-232 port
on an ICC-HE or ICW-HE Head-End Network Controller.
Applications include TV channel origination for educational television systems, theme parks, museums, government
facilities, arenas, convention centers, airports and corporate video networks.
V Tunes up to 125 CATV HRC/IRC or broadcast channels
V Delivers stereo audio with programmable volume, bass, and treble levels, as well as stereo, mono and SAP
audio modes
V Stores programmable tuning ring in memory for simplified channel up/down access
V Networks with up to 4,000 TVs through an ICC-HE or ICW-HE Head-End Network Controller
— 2-way commands and response carried over Category 3 or 5 wiring
— Units instantly respond to individual, zone, and all-call commands
V Displays on-screen channel labels, interactive text menus, and system feedback with onboard character generator
V Provides front-panel control for power, volume, and channel and LED feedback for power and iC-Net operation
V Includes stereo A/V inputs to display video from PCs, overheads, cameras and other video sources
V Restores all operation status after loss of power from data stored in non-volatile memory
V Enables and disables front-panel control via iC-Net protocol
V Mounts free-standing or in 19” equipment rack with optional mounting brackets
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