Knox Video VS-200 - Manual (Page 18)

K NOX V IDEO VS-200 O PERATION M ANUAL
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3 DEVICE SUMMARY
3.1 Device Capabilities
The VS-200 uses the proprietary CORIO
®
2 Engine to perform its functions, being the
second generation of the successful CORIO
®
products. The CORIO
®
2 technology is
a powerful toolset for any application requiring high quality video signal conversion or
image manipulation.
It has all the features of a Video Scaler unit, but with the added facility of
superimposing the converted video signal over the top of an existing computer video
signal. This is achieved by using the unit’s inbuilt features such as Keying, Picture in
Picture (PIP), Fading, and the facility to switch between overlaying the foreground
over the background and vice versa – background/foreground priority.
3.2 Device Features
General Topography
4:4:4 RGB / YUV sampling provides full bandwidth color which allows precise keying
where included in the unit’s capabilities. This can be achieved through the
transparent (soft) keys on the front of the unit. Each unit’s video inputs accommodate
multiple video and computer signal formats and resolutions – see specifications at
end of manual for full details.
Ultimate flexibility
The output signal format flexibility assures that the Native Resolution of virtually any
display can be matched. Because of the resolution calculator (included in the
Windows® Control Panel), even new resolutions can be added to the unit. Signal
parameter adjustments can be made for each video input and are stored in individual
non-volatile memories for retrieval once the unit’s power has been removed. The
Video Scaler units employ pixel adaptive motion compensation to de-interlace fast
moving images, and automatic 3:2 Pull-down efficiently de-interlaces video from 24
fps NTSC film.
Simple Control
The unit can be controlled in various ways. One option is to control it from the front
panel using the transparent (soft) keys on the front of the unit. Another option would
be to control the unit from an infra-red remote control. It can also be controlled via
RS-232 using the Windows Control Panel.
The Windows Control Panel is available for download from our Internet site and
affords complete control of the unit and adds Scripting to facilitate long, complex
sequence of commands.
Upgradeability
Units benefit from firmware upgradeability, thus reducing product obsolescence by
allowing the installation of the latest version of firmware. This not only applies to the
software used to control the unit, but also to the range of resolutions stored inside