Hall Research Closed Caption Decoder and Text Video Overlay With CC Streaming, Progressive Component & VGA Out, CC-101-PRO

Capture the closed captioning text (CC1 through CC4) , information and then overlay it on the video output with the option to stream to the serial port.  The unit is equipped with a serial port, through which the unit can display user defined text anywhere on the screen.  The unit also has EEPROM (internal non-volatile flash memory) in which the user can store up to 10 strings of data and automatically display them either when the unit is turned on, or activate the playback via the front panel.  Free Windows™ software is available that allows the user to define and store text in the unit’s memory for playback.  The unit has both S-Video and Composite Video inputs and outputs.  The unit also has progressive outputs of either S-Video or component video or VGA.

Features

• Overlays User Defined Text on Video
• Decodes Closed Captioning data and overlays it on video
• RS232 port for configuration, real-time video text overlay or streaming output of the closed caption
• PRO model can stream out the Closed Caption via the RS-232 port
• Free Windows™ GUI software for defining and storing messages in built-in flash memory of the unit for later manual or automatic playback
• S-Video and Composite Video inputs and outputs
• Progressive outputs (YPbPr and VGA)
• Front panel switches for selection closed captioning mode, input selection, and progressive output mode
• Ships with universal (100~240 VAC) power supply
• Compact, Rugged, Reliable, and Economical
• Made in USA
• Perfect for classrooms and digital signage applications where closed captioning decoding may not be an option (such as when projectors are used or scalers that strip-out the captioning
• Excellent for adding titles to any video
• Choice of font sizes and background styles for text overlay
• Screen can be Blanked with Closed Caption text displayed
• Eliminates interlace flicker with its progressive output

Specifications

• Video Inputs:
  S-Video and Composite Video, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM
• Video Level:
  1V p-p for Y, 0.3 V p-p for C (S-Video); 1V p-p (Composite)
• Temperature:
  Operating: 32 to 122ºF (0 to 50ºC);Storage: –40 to +185ºF (–40 to +85ºC)
• Enclosure:
  Steel
• MTBF:
  90,000 hours (calculated estimate)
• Power:
  5V DC from supplied universal power supply
• Size:
  1.7" High x 5.6" Wide x 4.1" Deep
• Weight:
  1.5 pounds

About Hall Research

Hall Research has been a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative Video over CATx, matrix switchers, scaling and automation products. As the creators of the device that revolutionized Video over Cat5, the Mini-Cat®, Hall Research has risen to prominence in the Audio/Video industry. Our products are used by every major industry in thousands of installations worldwide.
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