XBox Modular Video System Sold to Major TV Network for 720p Broadcast

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 19, 1999 NAB- VASgroup has delivered its first XBox to a major TV network for 720p broadcast. The XBox is an integral part of the network's HD broadcasting system designed to transmit high definition digital video in the 720p standard.

The XBox delivered to the network converts 1080i in real time to 720p. The XBox is used to convert existing 1080i HDTV masters to create new 720p masters that can then be broadcast. The XBox is the first broadcast quality converter in the market with this capability.

The XBox's modular design allows the addition of other conversion capabilities besides 720p conversion. Additional input and output modules allow the XBox to convert in real time between 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 525, and 625. 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 offspeed PAL input and output.

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