Overview – Contemporary Research IP IP-HDTV User Manual
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Overview
The Contemporary Research IP-HTDV is an HD tuner that offers analog and digital tuning, a variety of HD
and NTSC output options, and full systems integration via Ethernet, RS-232, or discrete IR control.
The IP-HDTV tuner is capable of receiving analog and unscrambled digital programming, either off-air or
CATV. High-definition and up-scaled NTSC video can be viewed from the tuner's component, RGB, or DVI
ports, in 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i formats. Standard 480i video can be recorded or monitored from
composite and S-Video outputs. Stereo, mono, and Dolby 5.1 surround sound is available from optical, coax,
and two stereo analog audio channels. Closed captioning is provided in both analog and digital formats.
Full control can be integrated from Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and wired IR control ports. System setup can be
performed from a control system, front-panel controls, and on-screen menus from the included IR wireless
remote. In addition, the tuner can install on a shelf or rack-mounted with an optional rack kit.
Applications include HD and SD TV tuning for conference and meeting rooms, board rooms, and home
theaters.
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Receives ATSC HD and NTSC SD TV broadcast and unscrambled QAM cable channels
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Outputs 1080i/720p/480p HD and up-scaled SD video to Component YPbPr, DVI-HDCP, or RGB
outputs
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Provides simultaneous monitor/record 480i video from S-Video and composite connections
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Integrates easily from Ethernet, RS-232, discrete IR and wired IR control ports
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Enables RS-232 control of display or projector via an IP control system connection (See IP Control
Options)
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Offers Dolby 5.1 surround sound from optical and coax digital outputs and two variable-level stereo
channels
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Sets up using front-panel control, easy on-screen menus, and control ports
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Operates with included HD-RC IR wireless remote
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Displays closed-captioning text and on-screen channel names
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Inserts blue-screen video image when unit senses loss of video level
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Updates firmware using RS-232 software loader
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Mounts in 19" rack with optional RKHD kit
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Includes HD-RC IR remote and cables for component, DVI, RCA stereo audio, RCA coax audio, and
antenna
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HDMI video with optional DVI/HDMI adapter
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IP-HDTV HD Tuner