tvONE C2-160 PCI/ISA Card Down Converter

SKU: TVC2160 MFR: C2-160
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Key Features

  • Achieve real-time video conversion with this tvONE down converter card for seamless workflows.
  • Enjoy high resolution format compatibility, supporting up to 2048x2048 for crisp visuals.
  • Easy setup with included breakout cable and control software simplifies your video projects.
  • Experience stable performance with advanced CORIO2 technology for reliable video output.
  • Affordable price point for a professional-grade video format converter, maximizing your budget.
  • Utilize versatile video adjustments like R-G-B levels for optimized color correction needs.
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tvONE C2-160 Specifications

  • Computer Input

    VGA Video: 1x HD-15 Male Connector
    Signal Type: Analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YpbPr
    Sync TTL Level: 10KOhm, Pos or Neg
    Termination: Auto-terminating into 75Ohm
    R-G-B Level Range: 0.5-2.0 Vp-p
    Scan Rate Detection: Automatic
    PC Resolutions: Any up to 2048x2048
    HDTV Resolutions: Any up to 1080p
    Max Horiz Scan Rate: 150KHz

  • Video Input

    Composite Video: 1x BNC Connector
    S-Video: (YC) 1x 4-Pin Mini-DIN Connector
    Standards Supported: NTSC, PAL
    Impedance: 75Ohm
    CV/YC Decoder: 8-bit Digital
    Comb Filter Decoding: Adaptive
    CV, YC Adjustments: Contrast, Bright, Saturation, Hue
    Sub-carrier Lock Range: +/-200Hz NTSC, +/-250Hz PAL
    Sub-Carrier Phase: +/- 180 degrees

  • Video Output

    Composite Video: 1x BNC Connector
    S-Video: (Y/C) 1x 4-PIN Mini-DIN Connector
    Computer Loop-thru: 1x HD-15 Female Connector
    Television Standards: NTSC, PAL
    Impedance: 75Ohm
    CV/YC Encoder: 8/10 bit Digital

  • Operational Modes

    Key: Chromakey or Lumakey
    Mix: Mix PC To/From Video
    PIP: Variable Window Size & Pos

  • Pix Size and Position

    Automatic, AutoSet, or Manual

  • Image Size

    User-Definable Presets

  • Image Freeze

    One Video Frame

  • Settings Memory

    Non-Volatile

  • Zoom Range

    Variable to 10X Zoom

  • Shrink Range

    Variable to 10%

  • Image Mirroring

    Horizontal and/or Vertical

  • Horizontal Filtering

    Full Digital

  • Conversion Technology

    Proprietary CORIO2

  • Color Resolution

    24-bit (16.8 Million Colors)

  • Sampling Rate

    108MHz

  • Digital Sampling

    24-bit, 4

  • Firmware Memory Flash

    Upgradeable via RS-232

  • Video Adjustments

    R-G-B Levels

  • Controls

    Front panel, IR remote control, RS-232

  • Standards

    FCC, CE, CSA, RoHS

  • Operating Requirements

    Empty PC slot with disk drive connector for power

  • Power

    12VDC at 800ma via hard drive connector

  • Dimensions (W x D)

    4 x 8" (101.6 x 203.2mm)

  • Weight

    0.3 lbs (0.13kg)

About tvONE C2-160

Discover the tvONE C2-160 PCI/ISA Card Down Converter, a high-quality, durable, and efficient solution for converting computer or HDTV signals to standard video formats. This innovative device is built on tvONE's exclusive CORIO2 technology, ensuring superior performance and future upgrade capabilities.

The C2-160 Card Down Converter is capable of handling virtually any computer resolution up to 2048x2048 at any vertical refresh rate, and all HDTV resolutions up to 1080p. This broad compatibility makes it a reliable choice for diverse computing and networking environments. It accommodates a wide variety of computer signal formats, ensuring seamless integration with your existing equipment.

This device offers switchable video outputs between NTSC and PAL, simultaneously provided in Composite and S-Video formats. It also features a PC loop-thru for added convenience. The AutoSet feature simplifies setup by automatically sizing and positioning the computer image to fit perfectly on the video screen. All settings can be stored in non-volatile memory, ensuring they are retained even when power is switched off.

Control the C2-160 Card Down Converter via an optional Infrared Control Remote Unit or an RS-232 connection. A Windows Control Panel is provided, and the device interfaces directly with most third-party control systems. An On-Screen Display assists in setup, making it user-friendly even for those without technical expertise.

The C2-160 Card Down Converter boasts advanced features like variable zoom up to 10x, variable shrink to as little as 10%, Genlock, Chromakey, and Lumakey. The Key Mode allows computer graphics to be keyed over an external Composite or S-Video signal, while the Mix Mode permits glitch-free mixing between the computer image and external video. The PIP Mode allows the computer input to be inset in a window over either of the video inputs.

Experience crisp, clear images thanks to the advanced Digital Flicker Elimination circuitry and high sampling rate. Full bandwidth chroma sampling ensures faithfully reproduced, high-resolution colors. The C2-160 plugs into a vacant slot inside a PC and receives its power from a standard Hard Drive connector within the PC, making installation a breeze.

Explore the power and versatility of the tvONE C2-160 PCI/ISA Card Down Converter, your solution for efficient and high-quality down conversion from computer and HDTV to standard video formats.

tvONE C2-160 Features

  • Automatic incoming resolution detection
  • Computer Input/Outputs
  • Computer Resolutions to 2048x2048
  • HDTV Resolutions to 1080p
  • AutoSet - Automatic picture sizing
  • Multiple Worldwide Television Standards
  • Composite and S-Video Inputs/Outputs
  • RS-232 Interface and Windows Control Panel
  • Variable Image Zoom to 10X and Shrink to 10%
  • Genlock with Subcarrier Phase Adjustment
  • Chromakey and Lumakey
  • Mix and PIP

Key Features

  • Achieve real-time video conversion with this tvONE down converter card for seamless workflows.
  • Enjoy high resolution format compatibility, supporting up to 2048x2048 for crisp visuals.
  • Easy setup with included breakout cable and control software simplifies your video projects.
  • Experience stable performance with advanced CORIO2 technology for reliable video output.
  • Affordable price point for a professional-grade video format converter, maximizing your budget.
  • Utilize versatile video adjustments like R-G-B levels for optimized color correction needs.

What's in the box:

  • tvONE C2-160 PCI/ISA Card Down Converter
  • Card
  • Breakout Cable (HD-44 to Various Connectors)
  • Control Software
  • tvONE 2 Year Limited Warranty