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A look at Crestron's DVPHD-Pro in action
As if an eight input, 1080p HD video switch with RS-232 and USB control wasn't cool enough on its own, at Crestron's EHX 2008 booth this year we got to really see what makes the DVPHD-Pro so special. As you can see from the image, you can watch all eight 1080p sources on your display at the exact same time. We only wish the thing didn't cost $17k -- and that doesn't even include the $8k touch-screen.
Crestron intros DVPHD-PRO HD digital video processor
Just in case you were waiting for something a bit more sophisticated to drive that LCD4620, Crestron's DVPHD-PRO should make complex ads a whole lot more attractive. The self-proclaimed "advanced multi-window digital video processor and touchpanel interface" enables up to eight simultaneous video windows to be outputted onto a single HD display, as users can utilize four DVI inputs and four BNC arrangements (shown after the jump) to create an on-screen graphical montage. Moreover, the unit can handle both NTSC and PAL signals, is HDCP compliant, and boasts Crestron's 24-bit Isys graphics engine, which enables the creation of high-resolution images / backgrounds, dynamic text, and full-motion animations. Notably, the RS-232 and USB ports allow the box to be controlled via an external touchscreen monitor or whiteboard, and while pricing details aren't listed, we can't envision this bad boy coming without a serious premium.
