Chromatec - Colour in-picture audio metering

Quad-Quad Split & Alarm System

Q-Split is primarily intended for combining four independent serial digital video sources into a single video output, so that each of the four sources occupies a quadrant when displayed.
Q-Split can alternatively be used for source
switching, video format conversion and aspect ratio conversion, since any one of the four inputs can be

displayed full screen. Video alarm functions are included.
The hardware comprises a 1U frame into which may be fitted 1, 2, 3 or 4 Q-Split modules. Each module is fitted with 4 x SDI inputs and will simultaneously output SDI, DVI-I, and optionally Composite or S-Video. Aspect ratio conversion
is provided for the module outputs.

Q-Split has applications in several different areas of operation where a simple and inexpensive quad splitter is required:	Rear Panel:
• Control room monitoring • OB truck installations • Ideal for use with the Chromatec E-Series in-picture audio meter system, allowing the SDI outputs from 16 Eurocards to be displayed on four monitors.	• Up to four Q-Split modules in a 1U frame • 4 x SDI I/P with SDI, DVI-I and composite or S-Video O/Ps per module • Master frame alarm port with quadrant border tally I/Ps • RS232 Serial Port

Features

• 1U frame will accept 1, 2, 3 or 4 Q-Split modules.
• 4 x SDI inputs per module.
• Quad split display mode with output aspect ratio
   conversion.
• Video alarms for each input, including video loss,
   video freeze or motion detection. Open collector
   alarm outputs plus on-screen alarm indication.

• Tally inputs for highlighting quadrant borders..
• SDI, DVI-I (analogue digital, up to SXGA resolution)
& Composite or S-Video outputs per module.
• Character insertion via PS/2 keyboard socket for
quadrant l abelling.
• Selectable quadrant border options.
• Setup via on-screen menu.

Technical Specifications

• 4 x SDI video 525/625 line inputs
• 1 x SDI video 525/625 line output
• 1 x CVBS or S-Video output
• 1 x DVI-I output (both digital and analogue outputs of up to 1280x1024 resolution)
• Operation mode – either a 4x1 switcher or
Quad-split
• Adjustable aspect ratio conversion on DVI output (for
converting 4:3 inputs to 16:9 output or vice versa)
• On-screen menu for setting all parameters
• 4 x GPIs to operate as either alarm indicators or tallies

• 4 x programmable alarm outputs (alarms include
  loss of video   signal, black video, video freeze
  detection, video motion detection)
• Adjustable border widths and colours (or no
borders) on the quad display
• Flashing borders to indicate alarm state
• On-screen labelling of each quadrant, selectable
   text and background colours
• PS/2 keyboard connector for labelling
• RS232 port for alarm logging
• Power consumption: 10W

Click here for the Q-Split Manual