Chapter 1 — About Simplex
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Chapter 1 — About Simplex
The Simplex provides the capability to record multiple video
cameras using a videotape recorder (VCR). The Simplex mod-
els support either the NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR video stan-
dards. Simplex models provide a range of display and record-
ing options depending on the number of video camera inputs
on each model.
FEATURES
• High speed switching rate while recording. The Simplex
can be set to switch cameras sent to the VCR every second
field.
• Automatic VCR speed detection feature lets the Simplex
match the VCR’s current recording speed if used with a VCR
that sends a timing signal.
• Dynamic Time Division (DTD) multiplexing prioritizes cam-
era images sent to the VCR based on picture motion con-
tent (record mode only). Independent 16x12 activity (mo-
tion) grid for each camera.
• Proprietary encoding method for high quality image
playback.
• You can set playback or live multicamera displays to show
any of the camera inputs in any position in any display
format.
• Four-camera models only:
QUAD RECORD OPTION
sends
a 2x2 image to the VCR. Individual cameras can be viewed
full screen when the quad recording is played back.
• High resolution digital images enhanced by proprietary
sharpening technique. 512x464 NTSC/EIA (512x512
PAL/CCIR) pixel display with 256 shades of gray or 16
million colors.
•
IMAGE TENDERIZER
dramatically reduces jitter associated
with high resolution compressed multicamera images.
• Rear panel termination switches can be set for each camera.
• Improved Remote control that permits daisy chaining up
to 16 Simplex units. The remote panel controls one Simplex
at a time, but you can change which Simplex you control.
