AV Product Catalog

With advanced AV technology and software from Contemporary Research (CR), facilities can easily re-task their existing broadband system to deliver on-site HD digital signage and information channels - as well as broadcast channels. CR's commercial-grade HDTV tuners and broadband systems also keep HD media seamlessly connected in meeting rooms, classrooms, hallways, lobbies, sanctuaries and command and control suites.

Featured Contemporary Research Products

HDTV Origination

QMOD-HD

Create your own on-site HDTV broadband distribution system using a variety HD, SD, and AV sources with the Contemporary Research QMOD-HD HDTV Modulator. No matrix routers or IP resources required, just tune in with standard displays or CR HDTV tuners. Compact and easy to integrate, the QMOD-HD accepts AV, Component, or NTSC, converts the audio and video to a digital cable channel, and amplifies for distribution. Applications include; Digital Signage, HD/SD Cable Receivers, HD/SD Satellite Receivers and HD/SD Media Sources

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HDTV Integration

Display Express

delivers Web browser-based control pages that can be accessed anywhere over your network. Compatible with IE, Firefox, Opera, and Safari browsers, Web control is available from iPhones or other Internet-enabled phones. System includes:

• Display Express software - pre-installed in rack-mount PC or installer CD.
• System Head End - RS-232 or IP Head-End Interface (broadcasts control data as a control channel)
• Display Controllers - RS-232, IR, or integrated HDTV Tuner/RS-232 Controller

HDTV Tuning

232-ATSC

The 232-ATSC HDTV Tuner is an integrator-friendly universal HDTV tuner, controllable via two-way RS-232, discrete IR, and wired IR commands. Able to fit two-across in a 2RU rack space, the compact tuner outputs HDMI, RGB/Component, and composite video simultaneously. NTSC broadcasts are upscaled for HD display. Digital audio is available from HDMI, coax, and optical connections, as well as variable-level stereo audio. On-screen menus and text support closed captioning, electronic program guide, channel lists, and program information. Setup is a snap, employing on-screen menus, included IR remote, front-panel programming, and RS-232 control commands. Includes HD2-RC IR remote and power supply, AMX and Crestron program modules are available.

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