VTW-350HSHD/SD Character Generator

ISO 9001 and 14001 certified (Sakura R&D)© 2014 FOR-A Company Ltd. FOR-A is a registered trademark of FOR-A Company Ltd. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan. 1403FJ2A

Dimensions Unit: mm

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V1Video input for still image capture

GENLOCK INReference input for BB or Tri-level sync

PGM K2Program key output 2

PGM V1Program video output 1

PGM K1Program key output 1

PREV K1Preview key output 1

PREV V1Preview video output 1

V2/K1 Video/key input for still image capture

PGM V2Program video output 2

Interfaces

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500

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SpecificationsStandard 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 525/60, 625/50Video Inputs HD-SDI: 1.485/1.001 Gbps, SD-SDI: 270 Mbps, 75Ω, 2 inputs (V1/K1), BNCReference Input BB: NTSC: 0.429 Vp-p/PAL: 0.45 Vp-p or Tri-level sync: 0.6 Vp-p, 75Ω or loopthrough, 1 input, BNCVideo Outputs HD-SDI: 1.485/1.001 Gbps, SD-SDI: 270 Mbps, 75Ω, 6 outputs (PGM V1/PGM K1/PGM V2/PGM K2/PREV V1/PREV K1), BNCStorage (SSD) 80 GB (The space available for using excludes 4 GB reserved for the system)Interfaces DVI: 1 port for Display connection Ethernet: 100Base-TX/1000Base-T, 2 ports, RJ-45 USB: 2.0 Series A connector, 2 ports (Front), 3.0 Series A connector, 2 ports (Rear) REMOTE: 1 port, 9-pin D-sub (female) for RS-422 control RS-232C: 1 port, 9-pin D-sub (male) GPI/ALARM: 1 port, 15-pin D-sub (female) - ALARM: Power, Fan alarm (contact output) - GPI: 3 inputs, 3 outputs (contact input, open collector output)Temperature / Humidity 0ºC - 40ºC / 20% - 80% (no condensation)Power / Consumption 100 V AC - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz IN / Approx. 150 VA (150 W at 100 V AC)Dimensions / Weight 430 (W) × 44 (H) × 500 (D) mm EIA1RU / Approx. 9 kgAccessories Operation manual, AC cord, Rack mount bracket, GenCG software (installed)

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.• GenCG is registered trademark of Compix Media, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries.• Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

VTW-350HSHD/SD Character Generator

Compact and Affordable Character GeneratorWith its lightweight, compact design, the VTW-350HS is an extremely portable HD/SD

character generator, perfect for live applications. The software provides a rich array of

text/graphic functions, more than 260 transitions, template control, general-purpose

file interface and more.

The VTW-350HS provides all the tools required for advanced production needs, at an

affordable price.

Major Features• 1U size compact design, excellent for live applications. The vibration-resistant case makes it perfect for mobile and

flight pack applications.

• More than 260 transition functions come standard, including roll, crawl, fade in, fade out, slide and wipe.

• Video input has both key and fill for capture of video with or without a key signal.

• Video output provides both program and preview output, each with its own key and fill.

• Multilanguage support with advanced spell check capability through Windows language options

• Still frame capture capability

• OpenType font support

• Graphic templates allow for direct text input.

Templates can be created on board or imported from

a variety of 3rd party software including Adobe

Photoshop™. Direct Text import is also supported.

• A variety of effects are available including roll for

credits and crawl ticker boxes.

• Multi-layered mode allows for multiple layers of

graphics with adjustable priority. The levels can be

transitioned as a group or layer by layer using the

variety of transition effects. Multiple effects and

transitions can be used on the same graphic page.

• Still images can be captured and used as CG pages

or as a background for text based functions.

• Preview function allows control of take function from

the CG to either preview or program outputs. This

allows the CG operator to control live on air functions.

• The scheduler function is perfect for creating timed

playback of pre-created text and graphics. This is a

great feature for uses such as a video bulletin board.

Play back can be created on a weekly, daily or hourly

basis.

Input/Output ScreenThe VTW-350HS employs a simple, intuitive user interface integrating the input screen with the output screen.

Effect Palette

Control of Take, Stop, etc...

Next Image

TemplatePlay List

Input Window

On Air Image

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