Anchor Bay announced the introduction of their latest high-performance video processor, the DVDO iScan Duo. With 8 HDMI 1.3 inputs, 2 HDMI 1.3 video/audio outputs, and an HDMI 1.3 audio only output, plus an array of image and system controls designed for custom integrators, the Duo delivers performance previously unavailable at its suggested retail price of $1,299. Initial shipments of the iScan Duo are scheduled for late September 2009.

Providing seamless integration into even the most sophisticated home theater environment, the Duo’s 8 HDMI 1.3 inputs process signals up to 1080p resolution at 24, 50, or 60 Hz and are compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, and DTS-HD Master audio formats. Dual HDMI 1.3 outputs enable the simultaneous use of two Deep Color displays, with up to 12-bit output at 1080p-60. An additional HDMI 1.3 audio-only output makes for a convenient and efficient connection to an A/V receiver or audio processor.

The iScan Duo automatically detects the display’s preferred format and outputs it to the display, making setup a breeze. Formats can also be customized, up to 1080p60, and 1080p24. Additional resolutions are provided for PC use, such as 1920×1200.

Thirty-five built-in test patterns are available to optimize display settings. Setup is accomplished using an intuitive on-screen display, with an additional two line 20-character display on the iScan Duo’s front panel.

The iScan Duo’s VRS technologies include: Precision Deinterlacing™; Progressive Re-Processing (PReP™); Precision Video Scaling II; Mosquito Noise Reduction; Fine Detail Enhancement; Edge Enhancement; Progressive Cadence Detection™; Rightrate™ Framerate Conversion; Precision A/V Lipsync™; AutoVFR™; and Auto CUE-C™.

In the iScan Duo, all sources can be scaled up to 1080p resolution at 10 bits, through Anchor Bay’s Precision Video Scaling II. Precision Deinterlacing is a 10-bit source, motion and edge adaptive deinterlacing, working with 480i, 576i and 1080i resolutions. It provides five-field motion adaptive deinterlacing, and edge adaptive processing with a maximum three-frame video processing delay, and will lock onto any cadence.

DVDO’s unique PReP (Progressive Re Processing) is able to undo poor deinterlacing performed by source components (DVD players, set-top boxes, etc.), by restoring the original interlaced signal, which then enables the use of Precision Deinterlacing to produce a superior picture.

Mosquito Noise Reduction reduces the video noise typically present in compressed SD and HD source material. Fine Detail Enhancement finds and extracts fine details in low resolution and overly compressed images, and Edge Enhancement sharpens image edges, without ringing. Precision A/V Lipsync uses an intelligent digital audio delay technology to eliminate problems with video lag. It automatically compensates for the video processing delay of the Duo, and provides manual adjustment for delays present in sources.

AutoVFR intelligent component video inputs provide automatic video format routing, and AutoCUE-C™ technology automatically detects and removes chroma artifacts caused by incorrect upsampling of chroma signals by MPEG decoders in source components.

For gamers, the iScan Duo’s Game Mode has very low latency to ensure that gaming performance will not suffer due to video processing delays. The edge adaptive processing mode has less than one frame delay.

The iScan Duo also provides full-frame timebase correction, and its overscan and underscan features allow the entire active image to be displayed on any display, regardless of its capability.

The processor can be controlled with its dedicated IR remote control, front panel controls, or through an RS-232 serial port. Its back panel includes an IR remote input and output jack for use with an IR repeater. A mini USB port allows connection to a PC or Mac for firmware upgrades. Two 12V Triggers are provided to control other components such as screens and projectors.

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