The 232-ATSC 4K is our 5th-generation HDTV tuner, adds new capabilities to the industry-standard 232-ATSC series. New features include video output scaling up to 4K, ability to decode channels up to 1080p, and in a future free firmware release, the option for IP streaming via Ethernet output. The new tuner is fully compatible the previous 232-ATSC 4 tuner for control, operation and rack mounting.
The integrator-friendly HDTV tuner is controllable with 2-way RS-232 and IP Telnet, as well as wireless and wired IR commands. An onboard Web page enables remote Web control. A menu-driven display simplifies setup, and a front-panel USB port allows for easy firmware updates. The new compact enclosure allows mounting of two tuners in a single rack space.
A universal TV tuner, the 232-ATSC 4 can receive both analog and digital MPEG-2/MPEG-4 channels, in ATSC, NTSC and clear QAM formats. Using an optional RF switcher, the tuner can switch between antenna and cable feeds.
- Tunes analog and digital channels in ATSC, clear QAM, and NTSC formats
- Decodes MPEG-2 and H.264 digital channels up to 1080p 60Hz
- Passes through IPTV stream from received digital channel
- HDMI selectable video output resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 4K or Auto
- Analog HD RGBHV and Component video output resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, or Auto
- Analog HD outputs operate simultaneously with HDMI
- Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) available on HDMI port for display power control
- 1080p and 2160p fixed at 60Hz frame rate, 1080i and 720p selectable at 60 or 59.94Hz
- Dolby Audio, PCM, or Variable PCM audio formats for digital audio ports and HDMI
- Simultaneous HDMI, S/PDIF, and Analog Stereo Audio output
- Front-panel and on-screen menus for tuner setup
- Web pages for remote setup and configuration
- Decodes analog and digital closed captioning
- Rack-mountable two across in 1RU
- Full ASCII 2-way RS-232/Telnet commands
- RS-232 can be daisy-chained to control up to 9 tuners from a single RS-232 port
- Meets RoHS and California energy-saving standards
- Update and control via RS232 or Ethernet using CR Toolbox software
