SP Series 2
DVI Converter
The SP Series 2™ DVI converter supports various single link DVI and dual link DVI conversions. Four scalers support a myriad of re-sizing and rotation applications along with area-of interest control, and broad PIP capabilities.
Inputs
Supports up to 4 single link DVI or 2 dual link DVI inputs
Outputs
Supports up to 4 single link DVI or 2 dual link DVI outputs
Video Features
Applications
Display Interfaces and Control
Input Features
- Configurable as 4 x single link DVI or 2 x dual link DVI
Synchronization
- Frame rate conversion; free running, gen-locked, or frame synced outputs. Gen-locked modes provide lowest latency
Output Features
- Configurable as 4 x single link DVI or 2 x dual link DVI
- 4 x single link DVI output up to 1920×1200 each. Outputs may be configured as 4 vertical stripes or a 2×2 quadrant
- 2 x dual link DVI output up to 2Kx2K each
Remote Interface Control
- Remote interface for both initial setup and operational control
- Commands define the input type and timing
- RS-232, USB, and Ethernet with commands defined in the command line description
Video Features
Scaling, Combining, Windowing, & Area-of-Interest
- Unlimited, independent horizontal and vertical scaling
- Program image position within a larger background or foreground for each input
- Reverse image left/right or flip top/bottom
- Rotate image 90, 180, or 270 degrees
- PIP performed by mapping each input to a location within the background. Z-ordering priority by input
Optional Video keying
- RGB, Luma, or HSV Keying inside user-defined key area with programmable foreground & background alphas when key is true or false
- Separate user-defined foreground and background alphas outside the key area
Applications
Combine 4 different video feeds (inputs 1-4) into a single 1080P video feed
The SP2 DVI converter is used to combine 4 different video feeds (inputs 1-4) into a single 1080P video feed. Each layout is easily configured by a hotkey command, making SP2 ideal for viewing multiple video sources. This can be performed on a SP2_C001.
Rotate and combine 3 different video feeds into a 1080P display
In this example, a SP2 is used to capture 3 different video feeds from a normal landscape raster, rotate and combine to allow a normal landscape 1080P display to be used as a portrait display. This can be performed on a SP2_C001.
Crop or scale 2560×1440 to 1920×1080 (1080P)
In this example, a SP2 is used to either take a 1920×1080 window out of a 2560×1440 image, or down-size a 2560×1440 image to 1920×1080. This allows a standard 1080P TV / monitor to be used to view hi resolution content. This can be performed on a SP2_C002.
Multi-IG Compositor combines 2 single link streams into one dual link DVI stream
In this example, an SP2 is used to ombine (2) image generator outputs into a single dual DVI output for a projector or monitor. This can be performed on a SP2_C005.
Multi-IG Compositor combines 2 dual link streams into one
In this example, a SP2 is used to combine (2) dual link DVI image generator outputs into (1) dual DVI output for a projector or monitor. This can be performed on a SP2_C006.
Taking portion of rotated dual DVI video and displaying on a standard monitor
Using an SP2, take a center portion of a 2560×1600 image, rotate it, and display on a standard UXGA or 1080P monitor. This can be performed on a SP2_C002.
Combining (2) Dual DVI projector feeds for Instructor Operator Station (IOS) monitor viewing
In this example, a SP2_C004 is used to combine a left projector feed and a right projector feed, each 2560×1600. The two video feeds are combined and down-sized for viewing on a 1080P TV.
(Optional Feature) Keying on a video input to combine with 2nd input
In this example, a SP2_C001:Key is used to key a live video feed (in the foreground) over the map graphic (in the background). Using HSV keying, the greenish area (as well as the black, non-active area) becomes transparent, thereby passing the background.
Powerful Configuration Utility
Use Westar’s SP2 configuration utility to define the input timing, output timing, keying scheme (optional feature), and the area-of-interest within the source video and where to map the AOI within the output resolution. The configuration utility supports user-defined:
- Input Timing and Output Timing
- Video Scaling and Area-Of-Interest (AOI)
- “Key” Processing (optional feature)
- Border Colors
- Image Flip (Horizontal and Vertical)
- Image Rotate
Specifications
| Configuration | Single Link Inputs | Dual Link Inputs | Single Link Outputs | Dual Link Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP2_C001 | 4 | - | 1 | - |
| SP2_C002 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| SP2_C003 | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| SP2_C004 | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| SP2_C005 | 4 | - | - | 2 |
| SP2_C006 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| SP2_C007 | 2 | - | 2 | |
| SP2_C008 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 |
| SP2_C009 | - | 2 | 4 | - |
| SP2_Cxxx | Contact Us for other configurations | |||
| Electro Mechanical | ||||
| Dimensions | 1U Rackmount: 19"x13.75"x1.75" | |||
| Power | IEC Connector, 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, under 60 Watts | |||
| Control | RS-232, USB, Ethernet (optional) | |||
| Warranty | ||||
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited | |||
Ordering Information
The SP Series 2 consists of the SP2 board mounted in a 1U enclosure with universal power supply and cabling for your unique application, including appropriate SL DVI and DL DVI cables.
The SP Series 2 Configuration number defines the cabling, enclosure, and power supply configuration. The ordering number is identified as SP2_Cxxx, where xxx is the Configuration number.
| Configuration | Description |
|---|---|
| SP2_C001 | SP2 configured with 4 SL DVI Inputs and 1 SL DVI Output |
| SP2_C002 | SP2 configured with 1 DL DVI Input and 1 SL DVI Output |
| SP2_C003 | SP2 configured with 4 SL DVI Inputs and 4 SL DVI Outputs |
| SP2_C004 | SP2 configured with 2 DL DVI Inputs and 2 SL DVI Outputs |
| SP2_C005 | SP2 configured with 4 SL DVI Inputs and 2 DL DVI Outputs |
| SP2_C006 | SP2 configured with 2 DL DVI Inputs and 1 DL DVI Output |
| SP2_C007 | SP2 configured with 2 DL DVI Inputs and 2 DL DVI Outputs |
| SP2_C008 | SP2 configured with 2 SL DVI Inputs, 1 DL DVI Input, and 1 DL DVI Output |
| SP2_C009 | SP2 configured with 2 DL DVI Inputs and 4 SL DVI Outputs |
| SP2_Cxxx :Key | SP2_Cxxx with Keying enabled |
| SP2_Cxxx :E | SP2_Cxxx with Ethernet enabled |
| SP2_Cxxx :Key :E | SP2_Cxxx with both Keying and Ethernet enabled |