Universal Studios Purchases XBox Video Converter

Burbank, California, October 25, 1999 - Universal Studios purchased the XBox video converter for their Digital Video Compression Center (DVCC) at Universal City, California. The XBox is an integral part of the DVCC's film transfer service for full-length motion pictures. The DVCC has transferred titles for major motion picture releases from Universal, Paramount, Fox and others.

Universal selected the XBox for its superior functionality and picture quality. The XBox is used by Universal to transfer HDTV 1080i masters to 525 and 625 line video. The 525 and 625 line master created via the XBox are in turn compressed by the DVCC's compression equipment to create digital video discs (DVD).

The XBox offers unparalleled flexibility and performance in a video converter. It converts between multiple HDTV and standard definition video standards including 1080i, 1035i, 720p, 525, and 625 line video. Its modular design gives you the option to configure an XBox to your specific requirements. Additional functionality can later be added via new video output, input, and processing modules. For example, the XBox can be configured to perform only as an HDTV upconverter, and later upgraded with the HD card module to convert from 1080i to 720p.

In addition the XBox features image manipulation functions such as anti-alias filters, dynamic pan & scan, zoom, and complete aspect ratio control. In film mode the XBox is capable of adding/removing a 3:2 sequence, and features off-speed PAL input and output

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