PIXBOX Data Sheet

THE PIXBOX™ Data Sheet

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Technical Features

Technical Specifications

PATENT APPLICATION PENDING

All the essential functions of a broadcast television four to eight camera control room in a small, suit-case size package.

About 25 pounds, this new, revolutionary TV production tool features a 17” high-resolution color LCD to show up to eight source inputs as well as Preview and Program monitors on one screen at the same time.

The Preview and Program monitors can instantly zoom to full screen, without affecting the output signal, for critical live editing directorial judgements.

Time base corrected switching allows a mixture of consumer, prosumer and professional cameras to be inter-cut with “plug and play” compatibility from either 4 composite video, 4 S-Video and/or 2 FireWire inputs as well as four stereo Audio inputs.

Outputs are: 4 Composite, 4 S-Video and 1 daisy-chain-able FireWire output. 2 stereo Audio outputs as well as a FireWire encoded audio and video output are also available. Bright LED’s ensure proper audio levels.

This unit meets RS-170A broadcast specifications for complete professional quality. The PixBox™ includes an 8-station, 2-channel P-L Intercom system so the Director has complete communication with camera operators. Also included is PixTally™, a proprietary LED tally system built into the P-L beltpacks and mic boom to indicate when camera positions are “live”.A separate VGA connection allows an outboard 18” or larger Director’s Monitor to be used along side of the PixBox™ although the unit itself is a complete stand-along control room for web-streaming, cable TV remotes and/or broadcast television location control.The PixBox™ is perfect for webcasting, cable-casting and/or video recording live school sports events, local government and community meetings, seminars, lectures, entertainment venues, hotel AV departments, recording studio sessions, church services, and all multiple-camera live one-time-only events. A patent is pending.

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PIXBOX FEATURES

“Plug and Play” up to 10 different video sources with TBC inputs eliminates intricate timing adjustments and scopes.
	4 Composite Video (BNC)
	4 Component Video (S-Video)
	2 DV Firewire
Mix and match consumer, prosumer and professional camcorders
Built-in video color correction to match sources
Monitor up to 8 sources plus Preview and Program on one bright 17” active matrix LCD display at the same time
Zoom Preview or Program to full 17”screen instantly without affecting output
Wide Viewing Angle—160 degrees horizontally and vertically
Large hood for LCD display lowers ambient light on screen
VGA output of split screen display for Directors’ Station
Four pair of stereo audio or two pair of stereo Firewire audio inputs
Two microphone XLR connectors provide professional microphone capability
Bright stereo LED’s for precise audio levels
Built-in stereo audio speakers or head-phone jacks with level control
Over 500 special effects including dissolves, wipes, DVE, etc.
Outputs:
	4 Composite Video (BNC)
	4 Component Video (S-Video)
	1 Daisy-chainable DV (Firewire)
Built-in 8-station, 2-channel P-L intercom system with PixTally™ tally system on belt-packs and headphone boom
Rugged, nearly indestructible Pelican1520 case
Most surfaces treated with flat black to reduce visual distractions from reflections
Operates on 110-120 Volts, 50-60 cycleAC or may be operated on 12 VDC with optional invertor

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

MONITORING & DISPLAY:
Screen Size	17"
Resolution	1280H X 1024V Active Matrix
	Liquid Crystal Display
Active Area	337.9 (H) mm X 270.3 (V)mm
Colors	16.7 million
Contrast Ratio	300:1 (Typ.)
Brightness	200 nits (Typ.)
Pixel Pitch	.264 (H) X .264 (V)
Viewing Angle (L/R/U/D)	80/80/80/80—Wide Viewing Angle
Surface Treatment	Anti-Glare hard coasting 3H, Haze Ratio 25%
Mechanical Shock	50G, 2ms, +/-X, +/-Y, +/-Z
(non operation)	once for each direction
Zoom to Full Screen	Preview or Program without affecting output.
Monitor Hood	Anti-flare flat back hood reduces ambient light on LCD surfaces
Audio Monitoring	Stereo Speakers in lid; headphone jack mutes speakers when headphones in use
Audio Level Monitor	Bright stereo LED display alongside Pgm Video
CASE:
Pelican 1520	Lightweight structural foam resin thickwall construction—virtually indestructible polypropylene
	Dimensions: 19-1/4"LX
	15-1/2"W X 7-1/2"D
Color	Anti-reflective flat black wherever possible
GENERAL:
Power	110 to 220 VAC,50 to 60 Cycles @ 85 Watts
Weight	27 pounds
Operating Temperature	0 to +40 C
Ambient Humidity	Less than 90%
COMMUNICATIONS:
P-L System	2-Channel, 8-Station P-L (Private Line) built-in System compatible with Porta-Com, RTS, etc.
TALLY:
Proprietary PixTally™	Provides switcher selection to addressable P-L headset belt-pack and LED on mic boom
SWITCHER:
Videonics MXProDV
ANALOG INPUTS
Composite Video	4 X composite 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm (BNC connectors)
Component Video	4 X S-Video (Y/C) 75 ohm
	Y=1.0V p-p, C=0.30 Vp-p
Audio	4 x 2 (L and R) 50K ohms (RCA connectors)
	2 Female XLR balanced microphone inputs
GPI Trigger	Mini-jack
DIGITAL INPUTS
DV	2 X 4-PIN IEEE 1394 (FireWire, i.LINK connectors
	audio and video)
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Composite Video	4 X composite 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm (BNC connectors)
Component Video	4 X S-Video (Y/C) 75 ohm
	Y=1.0V p-p, C=0.30 V p-p (4-pin mini-DIN connectors)
Audio	2 X 2 (L and R) 1K ohms (RCA connectors)
Headphone	Stereo, 8-100 ohms, Mini-jack
DIGITAL OUTPUT
DV	1 X 4-PIN IEEE 1394 (FireWire, i.LINK) connectors
	audio and video
COLOR GENERATORS
Background	16.5 million colors
Border	16.5 million colors
EFFECTS
Video	501 transitions. Input effects include strobe, mosaic, flips, posterize, special effects include chroma key and compose.
Audio	Mix, fade background
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
Digital	DV-standard sampling: 13.5 MHz, 8-bit quantization
	Horizontal resolution: 500 TV lines
Analog	Digital conversion: 13.5 MHz, 4:2:2, 10-bit quantization
	(Y/C); 8-bit quantization
	(composite)
	Gain: Unity
	S/N Ratio: greater than 60 dB
	(Y/C); greater than 56 dB
	(composite)
	Horizontal resolution: 480 TV lines
	Compatible with all NTSC video sources and tape formats;
	CCIR-601 sampling and RS-170A.

Specifications subject to change without notice. THE PIXBOX, PIXTALLY and Live Video Editor are trademarks of Creation Technologies, LLC. MXProDV is a trademark of Videonics. iLINK is a trademark of Sony. FireWire is a Trademark of Apple Computer. *Littlite is a registered trademark of Littlite/CAE. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
© 2001 Creation Technologies, LLC

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ed Dudkowski, President
Creation Technologies, LLC
3020 Bridgeway #279
Sausalito, CA 94965

Tel: 1 415 786 6454
Fax: 1 415 331 2223
www.pixbox.tv
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