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Safe Title Area Reticule generator

Overview
Specifications
Star

The multi-format "Star" Safe Title/Area Reticle generator provides a number of preset markers that aid the precise and reproducible placement of text within the recommended safe title or logo limits. Safe action presets are also available plus user definable markers with readouts of pixel and line positions with aspect ratios if required. A text generator is also available to provide idents or slates to identify particular shots. Utilizing the light-weight, but rugged Aurora 2U chassis this unit is ideal for telecine, studio and mobile operations. The front panel LCD display and controls allow fast and precise selection of the Star's many features or can be controlled via an Ethernet connection from any networked PC.

  • Auto switching for all HD formats (1080i/60, 1080i/50,1080p/30, 1080p/25, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF, 720p/60 and 720p/50)
  • Digital Cinema Initiative 2048/1080 24P and 24sF
  • Safe title and area reticle generator for SD, HD video standards
  • User definable reticle boxes with variable size, position and aspect ratio
  • Center cross and picture extent markers
  • SD color space YUV 422, HD color space is YUV 422, YUV/RGB 444 with dual link option (8, 10, and 12 bit)
  • Reticule marker is adjustable in color and brightness plus contrast control for inverse video mode
  • Marker width control 1- 4 pixels or 1-4 lines
  • Area outside of any reticule marker has adjustable transparency
  • Text generator for slate or scene identifiers
  • All marker positions can be displayed as actual pixel and line positions or percentages of picture width and height
  • Controlled from local control panel
  • Remotely controlled via web page from any PC
  • 100V to 240V auto ranging
  • Very light-weight and rugged construction
  • Can be rack mounted or used stand-alone