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Gefen Adapter Gives HD Access Through USB Port
60 AJA FS1 Converters used for Live Broadcasts
Component Distribution and Extension Solutions
Stealth Imaging Selects Digi-Box.co.uk
Gefen TV 1080p HDMI Test Signal Generator
AJA release the HI5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Converter
The Hospital Group Expands with HD Wohler
Network launch 'baby' modular router....
Pixelmetrix Wins Further At SES ASTRA
Digi-Box Offers Gefen Solutions in the UK
Network Electronics Is Perfect Match For Education


Gefen Adapter Gives HD Access Through USB Port
1/4/2008

A new USB to DVI Graphics Adapter from Gefen offers a handy way to connect additional displays to all Windows XP and Vista operating systems available today, and now for Mac OS X as well.

This tiny adapter allows a plug and play connection of a DVI or VGA display to any USB 2.0 port so you can add digital video displays or projectors to your laptop and personal computer for simultaneous video delivery without needing a DVI port. Output video is delivered in the DVI-I format, allowing for either VGA or DVI display compatibility.

The Gefen USB to DVI Graphics Adapter enables users to tweak their video performance, offering a variety of screen resolutions up to 1600x1200. These built-in features ensure video performance is of a similar quality as the main display connected through the DVI port.

Users also have the option of having the USB connected display mirror the main display or extend the desktop to provide increased visibility and the ability to view several applications at the same time in a multiple display situation. Testing has shown that up to six USB to DVI Graphics Adapters can be connected to any one personal computer with a reliable delivery of video to all six displays.

Details and complete specifications are available here:
> EXT-USB-2-DVI :

For more information:

James.birchall@digi-box.co.uk
Tel: 01582-466124
Fax: 01582-768489
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60 AJA FS1 Converters used for Live Broadcasts
18/3/2008

Leading provider of outsourced teleproduction services, NEP Visions, taps AJA FS1 for Super Bowl, NASCAR and NBA broadcasts. The FS1 is the universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter from AJA, and NEP is a leading provider of live event teleproduction services.

"As an outsourced service provider, it's important for us to purchase assets that get used a lot," explained George Hoover, CTO, NEP. "What's great about the FS1 is that one week it could be an up-converter, the next week it could be a down-converter and the following week we might use a few units to embed audio. So instead of buying a $50K box that might get used once or twice a year to handle one of these tasks, I now have a reasonably priced box that is highly adaptable for a variety of uses."

NEP first came across the AJA FS1 when they were looking for a solution to help the company take live program feeds at the Super Bowl from 720p to 1080i in real-time for transmission to multiple international networks. After testing one of the units, Hoover realized it was an ideal solution for addressing many of the on-the-fly video and audio demands that mobile truck engineers are faced with when covering live broadcast events.

"We just took 40 of our FS1s out to the Super Bowl to facilitate real time video format conversions for the international broadcast feed, and we'll also be putting them to use at the Hollywood Award Shows and for NASCAR racing," said Hoover. "Our engineers look at the FS1 as the video equivalent of a Swiss army knife. It's just a very powerful, multi-purpose and cost effective tool to have in your arsenal."

NEP was also drawn to the fact that the FS1 is a freestanding unit. The devices can be used alone, bundled together or grouped in towers, and they're very easy to operate and move around. "With some card-based solutions, if you don't invest in all of the remote devices, they aren't that user friendly. There's nothing special required to operate FS1, it's very easy to use and integrate on the fly," concluded Hoover.

Joseph Electronics, based in Illinois and California, introduced NEP to the AJA FS1 and has been a valued business partner of AJA's for more than 10 years. "AJA has always delivered very reliable products and over the past decade we have provided hundreds of our clients nationwide with a broad variety of AJA solutions into the mobile production truck and high end broadcast markets. The FS1 is yet another unit from AJA that packs a lot of punch and electronic capability into a very reasonably priced package," commented Yohay Hahamy, Senior VP and Owner of Joseph Electronics.

For further information on this product and details of purchase, please contact Danielle Jones on 01582-466123 or email danielle.jones@digi-box.co.uk.


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Component Distribution and Extension Solutions
14/3/2008

The 1:4 Component/Audio CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier and the 1:8 Component/Audio CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier both enable the delivery of component video to multiple displays. Each solution is equipped with RCA (left/right) analogue and digital (S/PDIF and TOSlink) audio inputs, offering an easy method of sending both audio and video to four or eight remote locations from a single source.

The 1:4 Component/Audio CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier transmits four component video signals with high definition resolutions to 1080p up to 1000 feet in distance. Audio is delivered alongside the video in both analog and digital formats. The amp is equipped with four RJ-45 outputs, which provide a link to four receiver units that can be placed up to 1000 feet from the source using CAT-5 cables.

The 1:8 Component/Audio CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier operates with the same functionality and features but with a distribution to eight displays. Audio and video are delivered to their remote destinations over just one CAT-5 cable making this a useful and cost-effective method of delivering high definition audio and video throughout multi-room locations.

Both systems come with power supplies, component and audio cables and the sender/distribution amplifier. Receivers are sold separately so customers can tailor the amount of receivers required.


1:8 Component Audio CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier:

1:4 Component Audio CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier:
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Stealth Imaging Selects Digi-Box.co.uk
13/3/2008

Stealth Imaging has chosen Digi-Box.co.uk to distribute its Four-Channel H.264 Stealth Venturi Quattro SD encoding card in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Stealth Imaging has developed the first multi-channel H.264 encoding technology for the Apple platform. Digi-Box targets dealers in the Broadcast, multi-media arenas and is expanding to target many vertical markets including Security and Surveillance.

“We are very excited to appoint Digi-Box as our Master Distributor in the UK and Ireland.” said Joe Davis, VP of Sales for Stealth Imaging. We are looking for an experienced distributor who will aggressively bring our products to market and we believe we have found that in Digi-Box.”

Stealth Imaging's new Venturi Quattro SD enables users to encode or transcode in real time up to four channels simultaneously. The card outputs 30 frames per second standard definition broadcast quality video that can be transmitted efficiently over the Internet and satellite.

Jon Phillips, Managing Director of Digi-Box commented, “The Stealth Imaging Venturi Quattro multi-channel H.264 encoding technology compliments products we already sell through our dealer channel for MAC. This further demonstrates our commitment to providing leading edge technology to meet the needs of the Broadcast and Post Production marketplace. Stealth Imaging also brings us into contact with many new and exciting vertical markets. As Master Distributor we will stock the Venturi Quattro for prompt delivery to our channel partners. Customers will experience the value add of a Master Distributor located in the territory through reduced lead times and shorter response times for warranty issues.”
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Gefen TV 1080p HDMI Test Signal Generator
11/3/2008

The GefenTV Signal Generator is a hand-portable, cost-effective testing tool that allows installers to locate and eliminate problems with HDTV Equipment and Displays, as well as calibrate equipment, in a quick yet sophisticated manner on-the-spot.

Besides video patterns, the generator also supports 3 types of audio testing signal, one built-in sine wave, one external analog audio, and one external digital audio input through TOSlink. The GefenTV Signal Generator also works with Standard Definition or High Definition video resolutions.

Control of the GefenTV Signal Generator is easy and intuitive. You can use the on-panel buttons or download the Windows software application to perform advanced control, such as timing/pattern programming and the reading and writing of EDID (display identification data).



Save Time and Money by Finding Trouble Spots in Minutes

The GefenTV Signal Generator isn't just for finding troubles with specific video equipment. The Generator provides real-time testing of entire A/V configurations, eliminating snafus in minutes, saving costly labor. Ad-Hoc testing of SD and HD TV configurations often involves exchanging A/V components and/or ferrying equipment between locations. With the TV Signal Generator, these time-consuming practices can be avoided.

  • Fully HDCP Compliant

    How it Works

    Simply connect your Standard Definition or High Definition television source (with HDMI video adapter if DVI) to the HDMI input port on the GefenTV Signal Generator. Connect the output port of the GefenTV Signal Generator to your display. Power up the GefenTV Signal Generator. Activate the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu, select the test that you would like to perform, and you're done.

    For further information on this product and details of purchase, please contact James Birchall on 01582-466124 or email james.birchall@digi-box.co.uk.


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    • AJA release the HI5 HD-SDI/SDI to HDMI Converter
    16/11/2006

    The HI5 converts SDI or HD-SDI to HDMI for driving HDMI monitors. Embedded SDI/HD-SDI audio is supported in the HDMI output allowing a convenient single cable audio/video connection. The HI5 provides 2 Channel RCA style audio outputs for seperate audio monitoring if needed. The HI5 also provides a looping SDI/HD-SDI output useful for connecting additional equipment, or for "daisy chaining" multiple monitors to the same SDI/HD-SDI source.

    Features:

    - SDI/HD-SDI to HDMI
    - Full HDMI support including embedded audio.
    - Additional 2 Channel RCA jack audio output.
    - Equalized looping SDI/HD-SDI output.
    - No configuration necessary.
    - HDMI cable included.
    - 5 Years Warranty.

    For more information on AJA products contact Danielle Jones on 01582 466100 or via danielle.jones@digi-box.co.uk.
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    The Hospital Group Expands with HD Wohler
    20/7/2004

    The Hospital have recently expanded their current HD suites with further Wohler Monitoring HD Equipment. The units, very recently delivered have already been put to use and are proving to be very successfull.
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    Network launch 'baby' modular router....
    20/7/2004

    Network Electronics have launched their new 64x64 modular router recently. The device uses exactly the same cards as the larger 128x128 version, ut obviously only half the space!

    Please call now for further information and a demo.

    01582 466119
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    Pixelmetrix Wins Further At SES ASTRA
    15/12/2003

    SES ASTRA chooses integrated solution by Pixelmetrix and Barco for its Network Operations Center

    Pixelmetrix and Barco Control Rooms join forces to provide a state-of-the-art total monitoring system for SES ASTRA’s ground control facility in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.

    The seamless integration of Pixelmetrix’s award-winning monitoring solution, DVStation™, and Barco’s high quality control room display, iStudio, provides unparalleled information on overall broadcast quality and won the approval of SES ASTRA. SES ASTRA, Europe’s leading direct-to-home satellite system, demonstrates full satisfaction with Pixelmetrix by choosing Pixelmetrix again.

    The DVStations currently installed in their Digital Network Operation Centre are in charge of continuously and automatically monitoring the signal transmission quality of all the downlink signals from the entire ASTRA fleet of thirteen satellites.

    The system, internally called ASTRA D-AAS III (Digital Automatic Analysis System, Generation 3), consists of multiple DVStations fitted with multiple QPSK analyzer cards and a comprehensive remote control software system developed in-house.

    Their confidence and trust in Pixelmetrix’s solutions is shown again by appointing Barco and Pixelmetrix to provide an integrated monitoring system.

    DVStation, Pixelmetrix’s flagship product, is an award-winning multi-port, multi-layer system. It is a unique system that, through a set of plug-in modules and a powerful processing architecture, can simultaneously monitor the global health of a network.

    The combination of Barco’s iStudio and Pixelmetrix’s DVStation provides customers with flexible, scalable and high-performance solutions critical to the rapid and fast-moving digital environment.

    At SES ASTRA, Barco installed the OverView cDR67-DL displays in a 7 by 2 configuration controlled by 14 Hydra Compact graphic controllers enabling them to display over 250 sources in its control room. The iStudio software acts as a single point of control and includes advanced warning capabilities.

    Pixelmetrix’s DVStation monitoring functionality with real-time fault detection and alerts was integrated with iStudio. This allows problems and alarms detected by the DVStation to be collected and displayed on a single monitor wall. In addition, with a single click on the iStudio GUI, operators can access DVStation information on their workstation to interact with the information displayed on the display wall.

    For SES ASTRA’s operators, this means significantly higher value and higher performance thanks to advanced interactivity and real-time visualization.

    The integrated networkbased solution enhances SES ASTRA’s control center operational efficiency because it provides a large overview display of both satellite communication content and alerts detected by DVStation, allowing collaborative actions across multiple operators. Both Barco and Pixelmetrix, experts in their respective fields, bring to the table an unmatchable strength. This strong collaboration will provide an impressive solution for the digital broadcast market, bringing network monitoring into a new realm.

    About DVStation Products DVStation, DVStation-Remote, DVStation-Pod, and DVStation-IP by Pixelmetrix are award-winning systems for monitoring the quality and performance of digital networks. DVStation is the only all-in-one solution that can monitor a signal path from studio to home. The operator sets the monitoring thresholds and alert methods for the entire network from a single location.

    DVStation will notify operators if there's trouble, with alerts delivered remotely over a corporate LAN, the Internet or even to a pager. If signal and content integrity is essential for business success, DVStation is the most advanced Preventive Monitoring solution available today.

    About Pixelmetrix Corporation Pixelmetrix Corporation is the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital television networks. The company provides equipment and network intelligence systems to television broadcasters for management and monitoring of quality of service. Headquartered in Singapore, Pixelmetrix has offices in the United States and Europe.

    Pixelmetrix's customers include CNN, CBS, Disney, HBO, NHK, Japan Telecom, KPBS, NTL, Sky PerfecTV! Japan, British Telecom, BBC, Canal+ and Télédiffusion de France.

    It is the winner of the Peter Wayne Award for Best Design and Innovation IBC 2000, winner of the STAR 2000 Superior Technology Award from TV Technology Magazine, and recipient of a Cable-Satellite/Mediacast Product of the Year Award in 2003.

    For more information, call Digi-Box.co.uk for UK based clients.
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    Digi-Box Offers Gefen Solutions in the UK
    1/12/2003

    Gefen, Inc. has appointed Digi-Box.co.uk as the master UK distributor for its ex-tend-it products. A US-based manufacturer of unique extension, distribution and switching solutions for computer and electronic systems, Gefen's most recent product lines fully support the new generation of A/V interfaces for high-definition televisions and computers. As demonstrated at CEDIA, IBC, AES and InfoComm, they provide enhanced user potential in every growing market segment including:

    DVI with new HDCP (Copy Protection Compliant) extenders, switchers and matrix products KVM extenders (200 metres) and switches with new high-resolutions (1920 x 1200) that combine options of USB (100 metres), and/or two way stereo audio, RS-232, as well as P/S2.

    Hagai Gefen, president of Gefen, Inc. summarises:

    "Our years of R&D efforts in DVI, USB and KVM solutions are maximised by our relationship with the Digi-Box team. Most present and future medical, A/V and IT installations are now at the higher resolutions that we have catered to for the past 10 years in the pro video and audio fields. We needed a highly experienced and dedicated distributor who could reach into all these markets. Digi-Box's expertise fulfils our requirements."

    Jon Phillips, MD of Digi-Box.co.uk added:

    "The Gefen product lines allow the new high resolution tools of the audio/video industry to work together. The range of capabilities and choices of this line mean that products can finally be used in their best manner - projectors and displays won't swim with VGA transmission errors because the DVI port couldn't be extended or switched, and VGA displays can be shown to their best advantage as well. Every high end manufacturer, distributor, dealer, installer and user of A/V products can benefit from these future looking products."

    Gefen's ex-tend-it Professional Series consists of multiple lines of peripheral extenders, switchers, converters and distribution amplifiers. The latest HDTV and DVI products feature HDCP copy protection compliance and have broadened the extension line of USB, FireWire, SDI, RS-232, VGA, PS/2 and audio support solutions. Reach them at 1(800) 545-6900 or at gsinfo@gefen.com.

    Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen's Got It.

    Digi-Box.co.uk is the UK distributor for professional video products (including Miranda, Network and Wohler), professional audio products (Prism Sound, PMC, etc.), Professional IT Datastream products (including SyntheSys and Miranda), professional test and measurement equipment (including the Magni and Pixelmetrix ranges) and Professional Macintosh (AJA). www.digi-box.co.uk.
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    Network Electronics Is Perfect Match For Education
    1/12/2003

    Network Electronics in partnership with Digi-Box.co.uk has been and is continuing to work very closely with the University of Surrey and their new HD Suite.

    Network Electronics, the chosen router supplier from the start have recently installed a 32x32 HD modular router from the Vikin.X range. This is to work in conjunction with various smaller Network products and other Digi-Box.co.uk equipment.

    The State-of-the-art suite is going to compliment their previously installed Network SD Suite.

    Mr. Andrew Birt, the Senior Broadcast Engineer at the University of Surrey had this to say about Network Electronics:

    “Our existing standard-definition 64x64 Network router has proved to be operationally reliable as well as easy to control via the external RS232 port. I have selected Network again for our HDTV facility for similar reasons; additionally the ability to upgrade and expand the router for any future dual-stream applications is economic and straightforward.”
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