5/12/08: Black Diamond Video’s SXPS Processor Provides Single-Link and Dual-Link DVI Matrix Switching, Scaling, Windowing and USB Matrix Switching in a Compact 2U DVI Processor

Alameda, CA -- 5/12/08 -- Black Diamond Video announces the release of the SXPS Processor, which combines flexible I/O, seamless single-link and dual-link DVI switching, simultaneous USB switching, smooth scaling and windowing in a compact 2U device suitable for aerospace, defense, medical and pro AV applications. Current applications include 3D Visualization, command-and-control centers, medical imaging, pre- or post-production editing and digital cinema.  

The SXPS Processor has asymmetrically configurable I/O with possible combinations including 16x8, 12x12, 12x8, 12x4, 8x16, 8x12, 8x8, 8x4, 4x8, 4x12 and 4x4.  The SXPS supports mixed single-link and dual-link DVI applications. Options include quad-output dual/single-link scaler cards, quad-windowing cards for multiple windows, and a 12x12 USB matrix switching card.

The SXPS input supports 60 meters of copper DVI cable without external conditioning, as well as Black Diamond Video’s current line of phantom-powered signal converters for any non-DVI input device (RGB, standard-definition, SD/HD-SDI). The SXPS supports DVI-ready fiber optic I/O, and SXPS output supports 60 meters of copper DVI cable with phantom-powered conditioning at the display device. SXPS controls include RS232, 10/100/1000T Ethernet, and Java GUI. Additional features include I/O EDID management, I/O status, timing measurements, test pattern generation, extensive diagnostics and field upgradeable firmware.  

Black Diamond Video is a leading manufacturer of high-resolution digital video processing solutions for mission-critical and commercial applications and includes a product line of single-link and dual-link DVI matrix switches, processors, scalers, signal conditioners, and converters. 

5/12/08: The CXPS Processor by Black Diamond Video Integrates Single-Link and Dual-Link DVI Matrix Switching, Scaling, USB Matrix Switching, Video Wall Arrays and Windowing in a Single DVI Processor

Alameda, CA -- 5/12/08 -- Black Diamond Video announces the release of the CXPS Processor, a comprehensive solution which combines large-scale single-link and dual-link DVI switching, smooth scaling, windowing, and video wall processing into a single, compact device. Current applications include 3D Visualization, command-and-control centers, medical imaging, pre- or post-production editing and digital cinema.

The CXPS Processor has a configurable I/O with up to 36x36 single-link or 20x20 dual-link DVI matrix switching in a 6U rack-mountable unit. The device supports mixed single-link and dual-link applications with any I/O configured in multiples of 4. Options include quad-output dual/single-link scaler cards, quad-windowing cards with daisy-chain support for multiple windows, and USB matrix switching cards.

The CXPS input supports 60 meters of copper DVI cable without external conditioning, as well as Black Diamond Video’s current line of phantom-powered signal converters for any non-DVI input source (RGB, standard-definition, SD/HD-SDI). The CXPS supports DVI-ready fiber optic I/O, and CXPS output supports 60 meters of copper DVI cable with phantom-powered conditioning at the display device. Additional features include I/O EDID management, I/O status, timing measurements, test pattern generation, extensive diagnostics, field upgradeable firmware, and swappable cards for quick maintenance and upgrades. CXPS controls include RS232, 10/100/1000T Ethernet, and Java GUI.

4/26/06: Black Diamond Video Releases the Industry’s first Seamless, DVI Matrix Switch with Frame-Grab capability

Alameda, CA -- 4/26/06 -- Black Diamond Video, an innovative manufacturer of digital video processing equipment, announced today the release of the XPS PRO2000, the industry’s first seamless 8x8 DVI matrix switch with frame-grab capability.

The XPS PRO2000 is part of an infrastructure that provides seamless matrix switching and frame-grabs for any analog or digital video source over distance through copper when coupled with Black Diamond Video’s DVI CONVERTERS and DVI X-TREME Cable Kits.
           

The XPS PRO2000 8x8 DVI matrix switch supports single-link DVI operation at a maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s, with input and output rates from 640x480 up to 1900x1200.  The matrix switch provides input frame-grab capability and output frame-grab previews.  When coupled with Black Diamond Video’s phantom-powered DVI X-TREME Cable Kits, the switch can transmit DVI signals over 60 meters on both the input and output for an aggregate distance of 120 meters over copper at the maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s. When combined with Black Diamond Video’s phantom-powered DVI CONVERTERS, the XPS PRO2000 provides the same level of seamless switching and frame-grabs for analog, composite and component video, as well as for SDI and HD-SDI signal sources, eliminating the need for multi-format switches and cables.

The XPS PRO2000 has 10/100T Ethernet and RS-232 controls, including a built-in, customizable, web-server GUI.  The switch allows for the addition of up to 8 RS-232 expansion cards for peripheral equipment control. Multiple non-blocking switch configurations supported include 12x8, 16x8, 24x8, and 32x6.

The XPS PRO2000 combined with Black Diamond Video’s DVI CONVERTERS provides seamless matrix switching and simultaneous frame-grabs for any analog or digital video source. The excellent digital image quality and ease of installation provided by the XPS PRO2000 is matched by its flexible architecture, allowing end users to keep their legacy analog equipment today, and upgrade to DVI later at their own pace over our normalized DVI “Digital Backbone tm”.

4/26/06: Black Diamond Video’s DVI CONVERTERS Simplify Processing of Any Video Source over a Normalized DVI “Digital Backbonetm”.

Alameda, CA -- 4/26/ 06 -- Black Diamond Video announced today the release of its DVI CONVERTER series which convert any analog or SDI video source to DVI.  The DVI CONVERTER models include the SD-CONV, RGB-CONV and SDI-CONV which convert standard definition NTSC/PAL/SECAM, RGB and SDI signals to DVI with supported signal rates from 640x480i up to 1920x1200.
 
By Normalizing analog and SDI signals to DVI at the source, signal quality is improved while simplifying video processing and integration.  When coupled with Black Diamond Video’s DVI X-TREME Cable Kits, DVI signal integrity is maintained over 60 Meters of copper at the maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s.  The DVI CONVERTERS are designed to work seamlessly with Black Diamond Video’s latest generation of DVI image processors and non-blocking matrix switches which include the Phantom 800, XPS PRO1000 and XPS PRO2000.  This DVI “Digital Backbonetm” eliminates analog problems such as noise and attenuation by bringing DVI to the source.

All DVI CONVERTERS are compact (4”x2.76”x1.14”), plug-and-play, and phantom-powered by Black Diamond Video’s DVI processors and non-blocking matrix switches.  The CONVERTERS have built in DVI test pattern generation for diagnostics, including status LEDs.

The DVI CONVERTERS create an entryway for any legacy analog or SDI source to connect into Black Diamond Video’s “Digital Backbonetm”, allowing for easy upgradeability to DVI in the future, while improving signal quality and simplifying installation.

4/28/06: Black Diamond Video Releases the Industry’s first DVI Processor for Seamless Matrix Switching, Scaling, and Frame-Grabs.

Alameda, CA --02/25/06-- Black Diamond Video, an innovative manufacturer of digital video processing equipment, announced today the release of the PHANTOM 800, a DVI video processor that integrates seamless 8x8 DVI matrix switching, output scaling, and frame-grab capability into a single unit.

The PHANTOM 800 processor provides seamless DVI matrix switching, scaling, and frame-grabs in a configurable package with up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs.  This processor, when combined with Black Diamond Video’s phantom-powered DVI CONVERTERS, provides the same level of switching, scaling, and signal processing for analog, composite and component video, as well as for SDI and HD-SDI signal sources, eliminating the need for multi-format switches and cables.
           
At the core of the PHANTOM 800 DVI processor is a front-end, seamless 8x8 DVI matrix switch with 8 output post-scaler image processors.  With built-in auto-display detection, any video source can be displayed on any monitor at its maximal resolution and proper aspect ratio.  Individual or simultaneous frame-grabs can be performed on any input source.  Image controls include pan, zoom, position, contrast, brightness, and programmable LUTS.

The PHANTOM 800 processor supports single-link DVI operation at a maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s, with input and output rates from 640x480 up to 1900x1200.  The PHANTOM 800 has 10/100T Ethernet and RS-232 controls, including a built in, customizable, web-server GUI.  Input/Output cable length supports 60 meters each with Black Diamond Video’s phantom-powered DVI X-TREME Cable Kits for an aggregate of 120 meters over copper at 1.65 Gb/s.
           

The PHANTOM 800, when coupled with Black Diamond Video’s DVI CONVERTERS provides seamless switching, scaling, and frame-grabs for any analog or digital video source through a normalized DVI “Digital Backbonetm”, allowing the customer to easily upgrade to DVI at their own pace.

4/28/06: Black Diamond Video’s XPS PRO1000 Provides 8x8 DVI Matrix Switching over 60 Meters of Copper Cable.

Alameda, CA --04/25/06-- Black Diamond Video, an innovative manufacturer of digital video processing equipment, announced today the release of the XPS PRO1000, an 8x8 DVI non-blocking matrix switch.

More than just a stand-alone 8x8 DVI matrix switch, the XPS PRO1000 is part of an infrastructure that provides matrix switching for any analog or digital video source available today over distance through copper when combined with Black Diamond Video’s DVI CONVERTERS and DVI X-TREME Cable Kits.

The XPS PRO1000 supports single-link DVI operation at a maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s, with input and output rates from 640x480 up to 1900x1200.  When coupled with Black Diamond Video’s phantom-powered DVI X-TREME Cable Kits, the switch can transmit DVI signals over 60 meters on both the input and output for an aggregate distance of 120 meters over copper at the maximum TMDS rate of 1.65 Gb/s.  When combined with Black Diamond Video’s phantom-powered DVI CONVERTERS, the XPS PRO1000 provides the same level of switching for analog, composite and component video, as well as for SDI and HD-SDI signal sources, eliminating the need for multi-format switches and cables.

The XPS PRO1000 has 10/100T Ethernet and RS-232 controls, including a built-in, customizable, web-server GUI. The switch allows for the addition of up to 8 RS-232 expansion cards for peripheral equipment control. Multiple non-blocking switch configurations supported include 12x8, 16x8, 24x8, and 32x6.

The XPS PRO1000 combined with Black Diamond Video’s DVI CONVERTERS creates a comprehensive digital matrix switching solution for any analog or digital video source, simultaneously providing excellent digital image quality, ease of installation, and seamless upgradeability to DVI.  Black Diamond Video’s flexible architecture allows end users to keep their legacy analog equipment today, and upgrade to DVI later at their own pace over our normalized DVI “Digital Backbone tm”.