Video Server/System Controller
UltraNEXUS
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Device Control & Switching
VCR and DVD Control
Yes, it’s okay to admit that you still need to play back tape (we won’t tell).
Maybe you’re making a transition to DVD. How about support for both?!
The UltraNEXUS includes four integrated infrared control interfaces (with IR
transmitters) right out of the box. The IR control ports are user-programmable
for operation with select DVD players/recorders and VCRs. If that weren’t
enough, the UltraNEXUS also supports the PRO-BUS™ control scheme.
Optional PRO-BUS™ interfaces support hundreds of DVD players/recorders
and VCRs and are available for infrared, wired (mini-plug), and serial (RS-422)
remotes.
Advanced DVD Player Control
For advanced DVD player control, the UltraNEXUS is equipped with two DVply™
RS-232 DVD player control ports. Add a couple of commercial DVD players and
you will open new doors to playback flexibility with random disc access (cue by
Title: Chapter). So go ahead and burn your DVDs with multiple program titles—
the UltraNEXUS can handle it.
Facility Signal Routing
If you’re running a local television operation, chances are you need signal
routing. That’s why the UltraNEXUS has a powerful video/audio routing switcher
built right in. Six external inputs plus two internal digital player inputs can be
routed to any of three external outputs. A fourth internal “output” is routed to the
digital video recorder inside the UltraNEXUS. True matrix routing, any source to
any destination, is a standard feature of the UltraNEXUS.
Video Detection
Loss-of-video detection is featured on all three video outputs of the internal
switcher. Each video output is independently and continually monitored for a
valid video signal. If video is lost, a default input will automatically be routed to
the output. A unique default input (1 of 6) may be assigned independently for
each output.
Control for External Routers
Need more inputs and outputs? The UltraNEXUS is capable of interfacing with
and controlling video/audio routing matrices with up to 64 inputs by 64 outputs
from select manufacturers.
See pages 16 and 17 for more information on routing switcher configuration and
capabilities.
PRO-BUS interfaces provide control for a
wide range of DVD Players, DVD recorders,
and VCRs.
