Toner Cable ConverG1 User Manual

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12/09

ConverG1 Broadcast Graphics System

215-675-2053 800-523-5947 215-675-7543 [e-mail] http://www.tonercable.com

969 Horsham Road

Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 USA

Compix ConverG1Is One of a Kind

When you need a character generator, with no other bells or whistles that
drive up the cost and slow you down, the industry proven multi-format
ConverG1is ready to go. All ConverG1configurations feature standard rolls,
crawls, over 260 transition effects, and a user definable clock and timer.
The system comes with bundled backgrounds, shapes, templates and
4000 preloaded True Type fonts to make design work a snap. You can
setup an entire graphics look offline, and then take those graphics immedi­ately to air, while at the same time editing the next on air series in VGA

preview.

Single-Channel Configurations in HD, HD Ready, SD-SDI
and Analog

The ConverG1lineup provides you with the graphics you need today, with
an elegant upgrade path for your future. Using the multi-format GenCG
graphics creation, layout and playback software, packed with 4000 pre­loaded 4000 True Type fonts, with bundled backgrounds, elements and
templates, all included. Compix ConverG

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system upgrade options make a

perfect fit for any 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio environment working in HD, SD­SDI or analog video, all with full broadcast quality output.

Why Future Proof?

Work in the video format you need now, and leave your upgrade money in
the bank. Compix makes it simple for you to grow from SD-SDI to full HD­SDI with the ConverG

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HD ready configurations, and moving from analog

to SD-SDI is just as easy, all with a simple firmware update. The ConverG

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systems offer a unique set of upgrade options that make it perfect for any
video production environment working in any combination of HD, SD-SDI
or composite video now, and covers your needs that will require an

upgrade in the future.

COMPIX ConverG1PRODUCT
HIGHLIGHTS:

• Icon-based drag-and-drop tools

• 260+ effects including roll, crawl and reveal

• Multilingual support

• Intuitive GUI with WYSIWYG layout

• Use upstream or downstream of switcher

• Logo generation with optional NewsScroll ­up to two data crawls automatically updated
from text files or RSS feeds

• Automation and third-party interfacing capa­bility via optional AutoCast application, for
automated and semi-automated use.

• Free offline graphics license with registration

• Pre-assembled, pre-configured turnkey sys­tems

• Includes GenCG, Scheduler Suite, 4,000
true type fonts, 100 backgrounds, 100 tex­tures and pre-built templates

ConverG

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Single

Program Digital

SD or HD Character Generator

ConverG

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Single

program digital SD or HD
character generator system for any
type of application

©Toner Cable Equipment, Inc. Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice.

Telephone: Nationwide: Fax: E-mail: Internet:

ConverG1 Broadcast Graphics System

215-675-2053 800-523-5947 215-675-7543 [e-mail] http://www.tonercable.com

ConverG1is available in 4 configura­tions:

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HD

Single channel HD-SDI/SD-SDI
broadcast graphics system. SMPTE
292M/259M compliant I/O. 1080i and
720p HD with one full featured CG
channel, can be used with or without
a video switcher.

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HD Ready

Single channel SD-SDI broadcast
graphics, SMPTE 259M compliant,
system upgradeable to ConverG

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HD
via firmware. Contains same hardware
as HD system. Usable with or without
a video switcher.

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SD-SDI

Single channel SD-SDI and Analog
broadcast graphics system. SMPTE
259M compliant I/O,use with or
without a video switcher. Supports
SD 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.
Not upgradable to HD.

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Analog

Single channel analog broadcast
graphics system upgradeable to full
ConverG

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SD-SDI via firmware.
Contains the same hardware as the
ConverG

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SD-SDI. Not upgradeable
to HD.

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HD and HD Ready

Video I/O Standards Supported

SD-SDI

SMPTE 259M
(both 4:3 and 16:9)

HD-SDI (option for HD Ready)

SMPTE 292M
1920x1080i (60/59.94/50)
1280x720p (60/59,94/50)

Input

(2) SD-SDI key and fill
(2) HD-SDI key and fill (option for HD
Ready)
System Genlock
SD-SDI, BB
HD-SDI, BB, Tri-level Sync
Internal, Input video

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SD-SDI and Analog

Video I/O Standards Supported

Analog

SMPTE 170M
NTSC 720x486
PAL 720x576

SD-SDI (option for Analog)

SD-SDI (option for Analog)
SMPTE 259M (both 4:3 and 16:9 sup­ported)

Input

Composite, YPbPr, Y/C, Passes VBI
SD-SDI, Passes VBI (option for
Analog)

Output

Composite, YPbPr, Y/C fill
Composite key
SD-SDI key and fill (option for Analog)

System Genlock

Reference Input video (BB or CVBS)
Internal, Input video

ConverG

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All Systems

Minimum System Specifications

CPU

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz

OS

Windows XP Professional

RAM

1GB

Hard Drive

320GB SATA HDD (7200RPM)

Optical Drive

22x DVD-RW
All in 1 Internal Card Reader

Ports

1 Ethernet 1000BaseT (RJ-45)
1 RS-232 (DB9)
6 USB 2.0

Power Specifications

Power Supply: 500W
110/220 Volt 60/50 Hz (Auto-sense)
Dual redundant hot swappable sup­plies
(Option for all configurations)

Physical Dimensions

4RU rack mount chassis
Height: 7 inches (17.78 cm)
Width: 19 inches (48.26 cm)
Depth: 20 inches (50.80 cm)
Weight: 36 1/2 lb (16.55 kg)

Style Catalogs for Quick Access

GenCG makes graphic creation fast and easy with
Compix style catalogs, with often used graphic ele­ments like backgrounds, animations, fonts, and com­plete templates available to get the proper preset look
to air quickly - with all of the pieces in all of the right
places.