Bluefish444 Epoch 2K Horizon User Manual Download Page 3

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Introduction 

Every so often, the application of advanced technology, modern industrial design and 
manufacturing processes yields a break-through that delivers real advantages over its 
predecessors. Introducing Bluefish444's Epoch range of uncompressed 2K/HD/SD SDI 
capture cards. 

 

Broadcast Engineering Redefined

 

 

Le

t’s face it, “broadcast quality” 10 years ago is much like comparing VHS is to Blu-ray today! 

Everyone

’s quick to spruik their product as being “broadcast quality” but with the advent of 

3G-SDI, 12bit video processing and Stereoscopic 3D capability, Bluefsh444

’s new Epoch truly 

delivers what others just talk about. The quality & flexibility of our scalers is unsurpassed! 

 

Epoch

’s 4 lane PCI-e cards have a maximum bandwidth of 1.1GB/s delivering full duplex 

DMA. Add to that the precision of our hardware based Color Space Conversion, 2K video 
resolution and our proprietary RaMR2 technology, 

it’s no wonder we’re the 

Professiona

ls’ Choice! 

 

Extreme Reliability

 

 

1000

’s of customers attest to using our products in “mission critical” environments such as 

digital intermediary post and live broadcast where they

’re running 24/7. Our engineering, 

know-how and products are backed by a three year warranty. 

 

Flexibility of our hardware

 

 

From  MR

2’s  routing  architecture,  to  RapidFlow’s  agnostic  scaling  and  cross  conversion 

options,  our  hardware  upgrade  path  and  the  power  to  choose  is  yours  for  the  taking.  I

t’s  a 

whole new ball game. A new Epoch if you will. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Epoch 2K Horizon

Page 1: ...Create Range Windows User Manual 1 Bluefish444 Windows User Manual for Epoch Horizon Epoch Core Epoch Ultra Epoch 2K Horizon Epoch 2K Core Epoch 2K Ultra November 20 2014...

Page 2: ...er or inadequate maintenance and care Bluefish444 shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Bluefish444 authorize...

Page 3: ...t talk about The quality flexibility of our scalers is unsurpassed Epoch s 4 lane PCI e cards have a maximum bandwidth of 1 1GB s delivering full duplex DMA Add to that the precision of our hardware b...

Page 4: ...nput No No No Yes Yes Yes 4 2 2 4 Output Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hardware Scalers NIL 1 X Jetstream 1 X Jetstream NIL 2 X Jetstream 2 X Jetstream DVI HDMI Preview NIL NIL 1 X VariVue NIL NIL 1 X VariV...

Page 5: ...2 bit I O and Video Processing 1 x 2K HD SD 4 2 2 SDI 2x 2K HD SD 4 2 2 SDI 2K HD SD 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 RGBA YUVA HD SD 4 2 2 4 Video and Key YUVA 2 x Independent SDI streams Analog Video and DVI HDMI I O...

Page 6: ...afe title and letterbox generator 4 General Purpose Output Pins LTC Output port Other Features MR2 Master Routing Resource RGB YUV 12 bit Hardware Colour Space Conversion 3 2 Pulldown ISIM Input Strea...

Page 7: ...design via software upgrade Ability for 3rd party developers to custom develop each scaler module within Jetstream hardware via firmware and software upgrade VariVue Module Any of the supported video...

Page 8: ...t sequential file format in HD and 2K resolutions For further information and an updated list of tested storage solutions go to the Bluefish444 website at http www bluefish444 com support compatibilit...

Page 9: ...d 16 lane are compatible as well Chipset 7505 7525 5000X 5400 5520 series Core i7 AMD 200 System HP XW9300 HP XW 8200 HP XW 8400 Dual Core HP 8600 HP Z200 Z400 Z600 HP Z800 HP Z820 Apple MacPro 3 1 Ap...

Page 10: ...size 1280 X 720P 59 94 29 97fps 210 72 3 51 210 72 3 51 162 09 2 7 149 16 2 34 52 68 1920 X 1080 50 25fps 197 75 7 9 197 75 7 9 155 52 6 08 132 58 5 27 101 25 1920 X 1080 59 94 29 97fps 237 30 7 9 23...

Page 11: ...A OUTPUT MMCX to BNC Cable Break out Cable Analog Audio R Out SDI B OUTPUT SDI A INPUT SDI B INPUT Digital 5 1 Surround Sound Dual Single Link 4 4 4 HD SD I O Analog SDI I O Beta cam SP SDI Broadcast...

Page 12: ...ownload 4 Bluefish444 card installation hardware Place your system in an easily accessible position with sufficient lighting It is not recommend inserting the card in an awkward position that will inc...

Page 13: ...nted with New Hardware Found dialog box Cancel and close this dialog box 3 Run the latest Bluefish444 installer 4 Follow the installer on screen steps please ensure you read the license agreement befo...

Page 14: ...d such as card name pixel format firmware version Input Output Video Mode temperature fan speed Pixel Format referred to the frame buffer mode or memory format the hardware is currently outputting whi...

Page 15: ...Vertical adjusts the relative vertical timing between the Genlock signal and the cards output signals Set button commits any changes Letter Box Adjust the image matte black bars above and below the i...

Page 16: ...s installed What is the card serial number Where and when was it purchased What host system workstation do you use What Operating System s do you use Which version of Bluefish444 Installer was used Wh...

Page 17: ...what the application should have done Any other useful information Support Resources Hardware compatibility Guide This site has detailed information on tested and certified hardware categorized by mo...

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