Section 1IntroductionFeatures and OptionsThe ASWR8150 offers a unique combination of small physical size andfeatures traditionally associated with large, expensive post productionswitchers. The 8150 is the result of an aggressive ASIC (ApplicationSpecific Integrated Circuit) development program at Accom. UsingASIC solutions to solve traditional hardware problems has resulted inan extremely cost effective yet powerful video switcher with anexpanded feature set.The 8150 is a component digital switcher that conforms to theinternational component digital video standards (CCIR 601, CCIR 656,SMPTE 125M, SMPTE 259M) and switches between the 525/59.94 and625/50 standards. Full 10-bit signal accuracy is supported for digitalinputs and outputs. The 8150 can accept a variety of input signal formatsvia plug-in modules. These include parallel digital, serial digital, andcomponent analog modules that support a variety of user-selectableformats.Functionally, the 8150 has one Mix/Effect bus with two keyers and amain Program/Preset bus that incorporates a single downstream keyerwith master fade-to-black. Four serial inputs are standard, as are twoserial digital program outputs, a serial digital preview output, and acomponent analog (Y/R-Y/B-Y only) monitor output. You canconfigure the system with up to 16 inputs with two auxiliary outputs,or up to 14 inputs with four auxiliary outputs.Available options include the following:Dual full color framestores with strobe effects capability.A package of seven Color Correctors—one per bus.An Advanced Wipe generator for the M/E and PGM/PST buses.Wide band 4:4:4 Chroma Keyers for use with high resolution imagesfrom computer graphics or telecines.An internal 1GB SCSI hard disk drive for storing effects files,personality files, engineering files, and image files.An internal, 10-bit, frame-based DVE board for processing video. TheDVE processing includes the following features:8150 Technical Guide Features and Options9100-0212-04 - May 2000 Introduction 1-1
