Focus Gemini 1, Gemini 2 Specifications

Gemini 1

GEMINI

Gemini Universal Media Cards from Focus Enhancements push the typical boundaries of
standard decoder cards. With the Gemini family, you’ll have the flexibility you need to
meet and exceed your digital media integration requirements.

Gemini Universal Media Cards

Whether you’re producing digital content for an interactive application or a full-motion
video display, the Gemini Universal Media Cards bring your work to life in vibrant, accu
rate color. With its ability to process high-resolution, 32-bit graphics and video simultane
ously—including still, full-motion, and standard- or high-definition video—Gemini delivers
the power and flexibility you need. In addition, its 16:9 aspect ratio is perfect for plasma
displays used in high-definition digital signage applications.

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Gemini 2

Applications

Events and Entertainment

Healthcare

Hospitality

Retail

Both Windows and Linux drivers are available for Gemini, along with a complete C pro
gramming library that includes sample source code and function calls. In addition, the
Gemini 2 card provides backward-compatiblility with the Gemini 1 card, making it easy to
integrate existing applications when you upgrade.

Models

Gemini 1 Universal Media Card

With the Gemini 1 Universal Media Card, you can support single-channel high-definition
MPEG-2 hardware decoding and blend 32-bit graphics with digital sound simultaneously.

Gemini 2 Universal Media Card

With the Gemini 2 Universal Media Card, you can support two independent channels of
MPEG-2 for standard- and high-definition hardware decoding and get outstanding visual
clarity and digital sound.

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GEMINI

Support

When you purchase digital signage solu­tions from Focus Enhancements, you not
only receive reliable products that deliver
superior performance every day, but you
also receive unconditional service and
support from a team of seasoned video
professionals. All products are backed by
comprehensive warranties and optional
support contracts that cover installation,
training, 24/7 phone support, and prior­ity parts replacement.

Consultation

With extensive experience in design­ing, configuring, and integrating digital
signage solutions for leading organiza­tions around the world, the Focus team
can help you select the right products for
your needs. If you have special require­ments, solution consultation and custom
configuration services are available.

Technical Specifications

MODELS Gemini 1 Gemini 2

Digital Video Decoding MPEG-2 unencrypted DVD (.vob) files; decodes main profile at main level

Video Format Conversion Advanced up-scaling provides HD (1920 x 1080) resolution from standard-

Video Output Format NTSC, PAL; 1920 x 1080i at 59.94, 60 fields/second; 1920 x 1080p at 60

Video Output Composite video outputs; RGBHV or

Advanced Video Processing 32-bit OSD; 256-level transparency; 32-bit high-resolution (up to 1920 x

Audio Processing High-quality audio and video synchronization; 5.1 digital audio (external

Audio Bit Rates MPEG-1 Layer I: 32-448-448 kbps; MPEG-1 Layer II: 32-384 kbps; MPEG-1

Audio Sample Rates MPEG-1 Layer I and II: 32, 44.1, 48 kbps; MPEG-1 Layer III: 16, 22.05, 24,

Audio Output

Software Complete C programming library with sample source code and function

System Requirements OS: Windows, Linux

Dimensions Half-size PCI card; PCI v2.1 inter-

and main profile at high level; MPEG-2 streams (ISO/IEC 13818-1); decodes
transport, program streams, and elementary streams; decodes all 18 ATSC
formats up to 1920 x 1080p; data rate up to 45 Mbps; 16:9, 4:3, 5:4 aspect
ratios; 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 decoding

definition inputs; 4-tap horizontal and vertical filters; HD (ITU 709) to SD
(ITU 601) bidirectional color format conversion; adaptive de-interlacing;
flicker filtering

frames/second; 1280 x 720p at 59.94, 60 frames/second; 720 x 576p at 50
frames/second (PAL); 720 x 576i at 50 fields/second (PAL); variable aspect
ratios

component (PbPrY); composite; DVI­D, HDCP encryption optional

Connectors: DVI-D and 15-pin HD­sub

1080); independent scalers for video and overlays

AC-3 decoder required); two-channel analog audio output on board; MPEG­1 Layers I, II, III; 12-bit video DACs for accurate, low-noise performance

Layer III (MP3): 32-320 kbps

32, 44.1, 48 kbps

S/PDIF digital audio output (IEC 60958); stereo analog

calls; backward-compatible API to ease integration with existing applications
developed for Focus Enhancements cards.

Processor: Intel 600 MHz or equivalent (1 GHz or higher recommended);
memory: 256MB minimum; HDD: Ultra ATA/66 or better

face; Universal (5 or 3.3v 32-bit or
64-bit slot) PCI connector

2 composite video outputs per chan
nel (total of 4); RGBHV or compo
nent (PbPrY); 25-pin D-sub for A/V
breakout

Three-fourths (3/4) size PCI card; PCI
v2.1 interface; Universal (5 or 3.3v
32-bit or 64-bit slot) PCI connector

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