Contemporary Research Corporation
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ICW-STA
Overview
The Contemporary Research ICW-STA is a versatile iCW-Net controlled TV tuner featuring optional on-
screen text, stereo audio, 125 channel access, front-panel operation and feedback, and intelligent
control. Fully programmable, the unit can restore all settings on power-up from non-volatile memory.
A list of channels can be stored in memory, used to provide convenient channel up/down operation
and restrict direct access to other channels.
An optional onboard character generator provides on-screen text for channel names, interactive
menus, and system feedback. Switchable inputs for NTSC video and stereo audio are included for
display of PC graphics, a character generator information channel, camera or other A/V sources.
High-speed 2-way control and feedback is carried over a wired twisted-pair network using Category 5
or Category 3 wiring and connectors. Compatible with the Contemporary Research ABC Media
Retrieval System and iC Commander software, the ICW-STA can be networked with up to 4000 TV
and Video Display controllers. For custom systems applications, all ICW-STA units and other CR
devices can be accessed from a single RS-232 port on an ICC-HE or ICW-HE Head-End Network
Controller.
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Tunes up to 125 CATV HRC/IRC or broadcast channels
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Delivers stereo audio with programmable volume, bass, and treble levels, as well as stereo,
mono and SAP audio modes
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Stores programmable tuning ring in memory for simplified channel up/down access
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Networks with up to 4,000 TVs through an ICC-HE or ICW-HE Head-End Network Controller
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2-way commands and response carried over Category 3 or 5 wiring
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Units instantly respond to individual, zone, and all-call commands
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Displays on-screen channel labels, interactive text menus, and system feedback with onboard
character generator
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Provides front-panel control for power, volume, and channel and LED feedback for power and
iC-Net operation
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Includes stereo A/V inputs to display video from PCs, overheads, cameras and other video
sources
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Restores all operation status after loss of power from data stored in non-volatile memory
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Enables and disables front-panel control via iC-Net protocol
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Mounts free-standing or in 19” equipment rack with optional mounting brackets