Analogue Aspect Ratio Converter - SHEM271

Features

Composite / S-Video / Component / RGB switchable
PAL / NTSC
4 modes of aspect ratio conversion
LED indicators

Overview

SHEM - Aspect Ratio Converter for monitoring and duplication systems

The SHEM Monitoring Aspect Ratio Converter is designed for use anywhere that production takes place in widescreen. The SHEM solves difficulties when displaying on conventional 4:3 monitors are squeezed and people appear tall and thin and also the opposite problem of showing 4:3 images on widescreen monitors where images appear stretched.

The SHEM has found its place in duplication areas, especially in the production of client copies of widescreen productions.

The SHEM takes Composite In and provides Composite Out plus RGB Out or Component Out or S-Video + another Composite Out (switchable). Conversion modes may be selected using the step switch on the side of the unit. LED indicators show the presence ofvideo input and that aspect ratio conversion is selected.

The 4 standard modes are available:

Mode 1 - Centre Cut
Mode 2 - Letterbox
Mode 3 - Middle Cut
Mode 4 - Pillarbox
Mode 5 - Mirror
Mode 6 - Colour bars

Specifications

Inputs	Composite
Outputs	Composite + RGB or Component or S-Video + Composite
Indicators	Input detected LED, Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) operating LED
Output video format selection	External switch
ARC Mode Selection	Step through switch
Connections	75 Ohm BNC (1x In, 1 + 3 Out)
Power	Plug-top 7.5V DC
Dimensions	109x160x27mm including connectors and switches
Weight	250g excluding plug-top power supply