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Marata Vision launches feature-packed HDMI scaler-switcher (11/8/2006)

With HD ready displays and projectors flying off the shelves, the question on many minds is how to connect existing analogue and digital equipment to the new HD displays to enjoy the benefits of high resolution with all sources.

German AV specialists Cinemateq have the answer with their new HDMI Picture Optimizer, launched in the UK by Marata Vision.

The Picture Optimizer Plus HD (POP-HD) features switching, de-interlacing and scaling from both analogue and digital video sources up to HD with a variable output resolution reaching 1080p.

With dual DVI and HDMI outputs (fully HDCP compliant), the POP-HD allows simultaneous connection of two HD displays (e.g. flat-panel TV and projector) and with digital audio switching following the video to two digital SPDIF outputs.

Featuring no fewer than 11 video inputs, 5 analogue, 4 digital (HDMI) and 2 SDI, plus 5 digital audio and 4 HDMI inputs, the POP-HD will meet the demands of even the most elaborate home cinema installation.

Apart from the convenient AV-switching function, all SDTV inputs and all HDMI inputs can be adjusted independently for brightness, contrast and saturation, and can be enhanced in sharpness both horizontally and vertically. For current and future HD sources full progressive 1080p signals are accepted by each of the four HDMI inputs, offering a pure 1080p bypass function.

The Cinemateq Picture Optimizer Plus HD is also available with two SDI inputs, making it the ideal partner for Cinemateq's Studio SDI DVD player or broadcast TV applications.

The Top 5 Features

* 4 scalable HDMI inputs (secure screw fixing plugs) with full HDCP support and 7 SDTV inputs
* digital scaling of SDTV (480p/576p), HDTV (720p, 1080i) and PC formats
* 720p/1080p plus custom resolution output via HDMI and DVI
* parallel image at both digital outputs (HDMI and DVI)
* audio switching for 4 HDMI and 5 S/PDIF audio inputs to 2 digital audio and 1 HDMI output

www.marata.co.uk