Gefen Showcases New A/V Cinema Scaler Pro Solutions for Integrating Pre-Show Advertising and Alternative Content in Digital Cinema Installations
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Gefen’s new A/V Cinema Scaler Pro I and II provide two plug and play solutions for theatre operators seeking to expand their offerings. By integrating pre-show advertising and connecting satellite television, computer, video camera and gaming systems to the digital cinema projector, operators can rent the theatre for personal parties, important broadcast events and business meetings to build revenue.
Both the A/V Cinema Scaler Pro I and II come in a rack mounted enclosure that supplies several inputs for today’s most popular audio/video formats. Each one offers robust scaling capabilities and format conversion. High definition video is output in the DVI format with accompanying audio that can be delivered as 7.1 DB25 or channeled through the theatre’s surround sound audio system.
A/V Cinema Scaler Pro I
The A/V Cinema Scaler Pro I with Analog DB25 Audio accepts up to six audio/video sources, providing two component video , one VGA , two DVI and one HDMI inputs. Audio is input in the HDMI format, in digital S/PDIF and TOSlink or analog L/R format. Audio can also be input and output as analog AES DB25 at up to 7.1 channels. The selected video is converted, if necessary, and output as high definition digital video in the DVI format, supporting resolutions to 2048 (2k). The on-screen and front panel LED displays guide users through all scaling features while the IR remote offers easy control. An RS-232 port is also provided. HDCP compliance is supported on the HDMI input.
A/V Cinema Scaler Pro II
The A/V Cinema Scaler Pro II with Analog and Digital DB25 Audio also allows the connection of six audio/video sources, outputting each selected source in the DVI format with 7.1 channels of analog DB25 audio. This unit also supports an additional digital audio input in DB25. With active analog and digital DB25 balanced audio outputs at up to 7.1 channels, the Pro II model offers a more enhanced audio option for theatres working with DB25.