DCS-200 • User’s Guide 15
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About the DCS-200
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The following topics are discussed in this section:
• Overview
• Features
• A Word About HDCP
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DCS-200 is a high-quality dual-channel presentation switcher designed to provide true
seamless switching between various input sources. The DCS-200 offers all the features of
the DCS-100, and adds a scaled Preview mode that supports sizing and adjusting input
layers before taking them to Program. High-quality image scaling is maintained
throughout.
DCS-200 offers straightforward and simple operating modes, and is ideal for use in live
events, company boardrooms, hotel ballrooms, houses of worship, and in education and
training facilities. As the ideal “simple” presentation switcher to learn and operate,
DCS-200 provides a full screen output only, with no PIP capability.
DCS-200 accepts analog, DVI, and HD-SDI input sources and converts them to a wide
variety of output formats. Output video is provided on analog and DVI connectors
simultaneously. DCS-200 also allows you to capture and store up to three images to be
used as full-screen logs during the presentation. Any DVI source can be used as a
luminance key, providing an easy way for users to create titles and lower-third graphics.
Please note:
• To ensure trouble-free orientation, installation and operation of your DCS-200,
please follow all procedures in the following chapters:
~ Chapter 2, “Hardware Orientation” on page 19.
~ Chapter 3, “Installation” on page 27.
~ Chapter 4, “Operation” on page 33.
• Should you have any questions regarding the installation or operation of the DCS-
200
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Information” on page 159 for contact details.
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The major features of the DCS-200 system are:
• The system supports input and output resolutions up to UXGA, including all HD
resolutions up to 1080p, eliminating the need to create custom output formats.
NTSC and PAL are supported as inputs only.
• The DCS-200 supports DVI, analog computer and video formats on the DVI-I
inputs.
~ HDCP protocol is supported, and the DCS-200 is considered an HDCP
repeater in this configuration. Incoming encrypted data is encrypted
Note
Outputs cannot be interlaced.