king@dciem.UUCP (Stephen King) (05/08/86)
** I have had requests for more information on this product and seem to have some problem responding by mail, so here goes- CVP-100 Computer video processor from michael cox electronics (British) -completely stand alone operation -no modifications or additions to computer terminal -converts any computer line and vertical refresh rate up to 1029 lines -accepts wide range of analog RGB levels or TTL _operates on all types of computer sync signals (composite sync, separate H & V sync, sync on green, H & V drive of either polarity) -H & V centering control of output video -programmable picture width presetable H & V blanking width -freeze frame -built in NTSC color bar reference signal -white balance control The unit is priced at about $13,200.00 CDN (taxes out) and is available from the exclusive North American distributor: Broadcast Video Systems 1050 McNicoll Avenue Agincourt, Ontario M1W 2L8 Canada (416) 497-1020 telex: 065-25329 ** disclaimer ** I have not (yet) seen this product in action, the above is quoted from a product brochure provided by the distributor. It sounds like just the thing for getting high quality video tapes from non-NTSC sources. (IRIS, etc.) I have no connection with either of the above mentioned companies ( except telephone ). Everything is opinion, not necessarily shared by the Canadian Department of National Defence, the Federal Goverment or the Prime Minister (or anyone else, for that matter) ..........................................sjk...........................
dave@onfcanim.UUCP (Dave Martindale) (05/14/86)
In article <1859@dciem.UUCP> king@dciem.UUCP (Stephen King) writes: >** >I have had requests for more information on this product and seem to have >some problem responding by mail, so here goes- > >CVP-100 Computer video processor from michael cox electronics (British) > > [ feature list deleted ] > >The unit is priced at about $13,200.00 CDN (taxes out) > >** disclaimer ** I have not (yet) seen this product in action, the above >is quoted from a product brochure provided by the distributor. It sounds >like just the thing for getting high quality video tapes from non-NTSC >sources. (IRIS, etc.) Just a note: for the Silicon Graphics IRIS, at least, there is a cheaper route, since it *can* generate NTSC video. There is a clock generator board for the IRIS that allows it to genlock its sync to an external source, and you can order the IRIS's normal video board with a "second video format" that is 525 line interlaced 30 Hz (i.e. NTSC). Then you need an external NTSC sync generator and colour encoder to complete the setup. You should be able to buy the clock generator board, the sync generator, and NTSC encoder for somewhat less than $13k. Also, recent IRISes generate 60KHz horizontal sweep when running in 1024x768 pixel mode, and the CVP-100 can handle 34KHz max.