Extron launches DSC three-input scaler 301 HD compatible con HDCP

The manufacturer of professional AV system products, Extron Electronics, has incorporated the DSC into its portfolio 301 HD, a three input video scaler, compatible con HDCP, which includes an HDMI input, Configurable high-resolution analog and composite video inputs, and an HDMI output, and supports a wide variety of video formats, including HDMI, HDTV, RGB, component and standard definition video.

Extron Electronics has submitted the DSC 301 HD, a compact HDCP-compliant video scaler. This scaler has an HDMI input, Configurable high-resolution analog and composite video inputs, and an HDMI output. Featuring an advanced upscaling engine with 30-bit processing and 1080i deinterlacing, the DSC 301 HD offers output resolution up to 1920×1200, including 1080p and 2K. Includes EDID Minder, Automatic input switching and simplifies system connections by incorporating audio from one of three stereo inputs to the HDMI output. Designed for professional integration, Compact, low-profile half-rack-width enclosure allows for easy, discreet mounting in many environments.

Casey Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Extron, has commented that “the DSC 301 HD offers high performance and a wealth of features at an affordable price. Thanks to its compact format, and its compelling feature set, This scaler lends itself to basic applications calling for a three-input switching scaler, as well as more complex systems where multiple scalers are deployed in a large signal distribution system.”

The D.S.C. 301 HD offers several features that improve and simplify AV system setup and operation. For HDMI signals with protected content, Key Minder authenticates and maintains constant HDCP encryption between input sources and displays to ensure fast and reliable switching. When receiving an HDCP encrypted with HDMI input source signal, the DSC 301 HD provides immediate visual confirmation when protected content cannot be viewed on a screen. Front panel controls, an intuitive on-screen display, plus USB and RS-232 connections, provide flexible control and monitoring capability.