EXTRON SCALER SHIPPING

Extron Electronics has announced the availability of its DSC DP-HD A, a high performance HDCP-compliant scaler that converts DisplayPort signals to HDMI. It accepts DisplayPort video at resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz with reduced blanking, and offers high performance scaling with multiple output rates up to 1920 x 1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2K.

The scaler features Extron video signal processing with 1080i de-interlacing and deep colour processing for optimal image quality. It includes integrator-friendly features such as auto-memory presets, on-screen display, test patterns, EDID Minder, stereo audio de-embedding, a DisplayPort input loop-through, while the compact enclosure to simplify installation. The company says the model is ideal for interfacing high resolution DisplayPort signals into AV systems with an HDMI switching and distribution infrastructure.

“The DSC DP-HD A delivers an essential feature set for interfacing high resolution DisplayPort signals with HDMI-based AV systems,” says Extron sales and marketing vice president, Casey Hall. “The input loop-through connection preserves the DisplayPort signal at its original resolution for local monitoring, while the powerful scaling engine and video processing capabilities ensure consistent, reliable signal conversion with high image quality.”

The EDID Minder automatically manages EDID communication between the source and display to ensure reliable operation, and the buffered DisplayPort input loop-through provides an output signal for a local monitor. Additional audio capabilities include selectable audio muting and output volume control, and the unit includes a convenient analogue two-channel audio output for sending de-embedded audio to a sound system or other audio destination that can be set to stereo or dual mono.

Source: media release

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