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An indispensible tool for quick visual display of image degradation

processing solutions, is the ideal tool for television studio labs to quickly and conveniently monitor video images and compare the differences in an image some processing.

When receiving video signals and running them through processes such as encoding, decoding, transport, or analogue to digital conversion, image degradation will occur. In the example of encoding/decoding, broadcasters will now be able to easily compare a processed feed with its original. The SCM is an invaluable tool for detecting these image discrepancies following such signal processing.

Eliminates the guesswork in analyzing image discrepancies—saving time and money

The Algogear Signal Conformity Monitor eliminates the guesswork in analyzing the discrepancies in an image after it has been altered by providing a method of comparison of the image before and after certain processes. This unique monitoring tool saves broadcast engineers time, and relieves the frustration of pinpointing image discrepancies— the SCM-1001-MD does this for you.

Built-in Video Delay ensures precise image comparison

The Algogear Signal Conformity Monitor provides broadcast engineers a quick visual representation of the difference between the processed and the original image. With the built-in Video Delay, you can align the ‘before’ and ‘after’ image in time for precise image comparison. The resulting display (on one side of the split screen) is a characterization of the difference between the same image, giving you a quick visual map of the discrepancies. The other side of the split screen is available to view the original image, helping you pinpoint problem areas, further facilitating the process of improving image quality before it goes to air.

Key Features

  • Invaluable test tool detects image discrepancies following transport methods and processes
  • Provides a quick visual representation of the image discrepancy
  • Helps pinpoint problem areas, facilitating the process of improving image quality before it goes to air—helping you have time and money
  • Built-in Video Delay to time images for precise comparison (up to 10 seconds delay)
  • Normal split mode or difference on left (or right)
  • Gain of 16 when in diff mode
  • Mirror left, mirror right, wipe mode
  • Marker to separate images
  • Test pattern generator on channel 1A and 2A (75% or 100% color bar)
  • Controlled by easy to use Dashboard (openGear) interface
  • All Algogear cards can be repurposed to any other Algogear solution at no additional cost (see One card, One price, More choices to learn more)

Specifications

SD/HD SDI Video
Signal SD (SMPTE 259M-C @ 270 Mbps)
HD (SMPTE 292M @ 1.485, 1.485/1001 Gbps), Format autodetect
Supported Formats SD 480i59.94, 576i50
HD 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ancillary Data Passthrough
Video Inputs
Connectors Two (2) BNC
Return Loss SD >21 dB up to 270 Mbps
HD >14 dB up to 1.5 Gbps
Impedance 75 ohms unbalanced
Video Outputs
Connectors Two (2) BNC
Return Loss SD >17 dB up to 270 Mbps
HD >11 dB up to 1.5 Gbps
Jitter SD< 0.2 UI
HD< 0.2 UI
Impedance 75 ohms unbalanced
Reference
Connectors One (1) BNC, SMPTE 170 (Bi-level, Tri-level)
Control
Inputs One (1) RJ-45 on frame
Software DashBoard
Power 14 W
Warranty Two years parts and labour

Ordering Information

Part No.
SCM-1001-MD Algogear Signal Conformity Monitor
DFR-8321-CN openGear Digital Frame, 2RU, 20 slots, modular rear, network card, cooling fans and one PS-8300 power supply
R2-10B 10 BNC rear I/O module for DFR-8321 Frame
SNMP-8310 SNMP monitoring
PS-8300 Addtional openGear power supply


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