Tetra-VIO™ by Analog Way is a highly versatile A/V Switcher / Converter / Interface with 3 universal Inputs and 1 SD/HD-SDI Input. It accepts a large range of formats, from Computer to Video and HDTV, in Analog or Digital format, and provides a large range of connectors: BNC, HD15, DVI, mini DIN4, Cinch, RCA. The output provides the same diversity of formats, and the same type of signals and connectors. 4 A/V Inputs: 3 Universal + 1 HD/SD-SDI.

Each of the 3 universal inputs features an active loop through (monitoring) for easy control of the sources and accepts the following formats:
- TV: NTSC/PAL/SECAM, S.Video, RGB or YUV, HDTV in HD-YUV or HD-RGB analog,
- Computer formats: RGB up to UXGA and 2K. Input 2 also accepts digital DVI signal. The 3rd input is dedicated to SDI & HD-SDI 10 bits with embedded stereo audio.

Genlock
Equipped with an Analog Genlock input with an active loop through. Tetra-VIO offers a choice between SDTV Black Burst and Black HD-YUV. It allows genlocking of HDTV output signal on an SDTV Black Burst. User phase adjustments are available for a perfect result

Formats I/O
Tetra-VIO supports numerous input and output formats and signal types. These formats are:
HDTV • 720p @ 60, 59.94 & 50 Hz
• 1080i @ 60, 59.94 & 50 Hz
• 1035i @ 60 Hz & 59.94 Hz,
• 1080sF @ 30, 29.97 & 25 Hz,
• 1080p @ 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 Hz
SDTV • NTSC – 525i @ 60 & 59.94 Hz – 15.735 kHz
• PAL – 625i @ 50 Hz – 15.625 kHz
• Progressive NTSC - 31.471 kHz@60/59.94Hz
• Progressive PAL - 31.250kHz@50Hz
COMPUTER • up to 2048x1080RB* & 1600x1200 @60Hz in both analog RGB & DVI

Output
The same format is available simultaneously on different outputs. For example: Computer formats are delivered in RGB and in DVI-D at the same time, SD-TV formats are available in Composite, S.Video, YUV and SDI, etc.

Tetra-VIO features 4 Analog Audio Stereo In and 1 Out and also one Digital SPDIF audio In/Out. It allows embedding Analog and SPDIF Digital Audio stereo signal into SD/HD-SDI with A/V delay compensation. (Fs: 48kHz – 20/24 bits). It also extracts and outputs SPDIF digital Audio stereo signal from the SD/HD-SDI embedded stream.

Tetra-VIO offers a high quality image thanks to:
- its new high performance true 10 bit video path processing with automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pull down circuitry,
- de-interlaced SD and HD TV format,
- auto adaptative pixel per pixel level motion compensation,
- auto centering, clock, time base corrector,
- frame rate converter and follower and
- multi-level anti-flicker.

The image adjustments and device setup are recorded in a non-volatile memory.

Tetra-VIO is a universal device with six functions in one: Scan Converter, Scaler, Standard converter with TBC, Audio De/Embedder, Switcher and Interface. Its high flexibility makes it essential in complex installations. It is extremely useful in solving signal compatibility issues at the last minute. In addition to a powerful multi-format Converter, Tetra-VIO is also a smooth and fast Audio / Video Switcher offering many useful features such as a 500% Zoom, a user programmable EDID for DVI input, etc… The standard RS232 connection and GUI allow a full remote control of the device and upgrade capability to maintain the high value of your equipment throughout time. Optional RJ45 is available for TCP/IP control.

Tetra-VIO is your accurate “all in one” versatile Input/Output tool.

If you would like more information or would like to talk with a salesperson please contact the office nearest you or email sales@vmivideo.com with your request (please include the article name, and your contact information).