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The 232-ATSC HDTV Tuner is an integrator-friendly universal HDTV tuner, controllable via two-way RS-232 and discrete 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 Dolby® 5.1/PCM audio is available from HDMI, coax, and optical connections, as well as variable-level stereo audio. Setup is a snap, employing on-screen menus, included IR remote, front-panel programming, and RS-232 control commands.

For home theater applications, the 232-ATSC offers no-compromise full-bandwidth image quality of local HDTV broadcasts and can access multi-channel programs - features not supported by cable and satellite "HD" programming.

For commercial installations, the 232-ATSC tunes in today's and tomorrow's programming, and can receive conventional cable channels as well as local HDTV broadcasts from an off-air antenna.

• Universal Tuning – Handles a mix of ATSC, clear QAM and NTSC channels
• Pro Integration - Features 2-way RS-232 control and feedback with simple ASCII commands, as well as discrete IR and wired IR - AMX and Crestron modules available
• Ethernet Integration - Connects to IP-232 Ethernet to RS-232 Interface for IP control
• Projector Integration -Combines with PoleCat PMT pole mount and 232-Amp for integrated, pole-mounted video projector installations
• Dual Channel RF – Tune channels from switchable Cable and Off-Air RF inputs
• Fast Tuning - Changes analog and digital channels instantly with improved RF reception
• Total Video - Simultaneous HDMI, RGB/Component, and composite video output (RGB and Component switchable)
• Total Audio - Simultaneous digital Dolby 5.1/PCM HDMI, coax, and optical outputs, as well as analog stereo
• HD Scaling - Upscales NTSC broadcasts for HD output
• Easy Set-up - Front-panel programming supported by LED display, on-screen menus using included HD2-RC IR remote, and RS-232 control commands
• Closed Captioning - Displays analog and digital captioning text
• On-Screen Menus - Setup, Electronic Program Guide, Channel, Favorites, and Program Information menus
• Compact Rack Mounting - Mounts in 2RU single RK1-HD or dual RK2-HD 19” rack kits
• Includes - HD2-RC IR wireless remote, 12 VDC switching power supply
• Green Machine - Meets RoHS safety and California energy standards

In response to many requests, the output of the 232-ATSC can be converted to HD-SDI using an HD Analog to SDI adapter available from Blackmagic Design or AJA Video. While both also make HDMI to SDI interfaces, neither will accept the HDCP-protected HDMI output from the tuner.