Analog Way announces a new release within the Octo/Quattro product range. The Quattro Vue FX™ (QVX 421) by Analog Way is a high resolution digital and analog, computer, and video scaler seamless switcher. In addition, QVX 421 offers true-scaled preview and effects including high resolution PIP for computer and video formats.

QVX 421 is fitted with 4 universal A/V inputs including one DVI and 3 outputs: 1 analog, 1 DVI for the main and 1 analog for the preview. It performs an ultra fast and smooth transition between any video or computer source. It also allows true seamless switching between one computer input (direct) and any other video or computer input.

VX 421 is fitted with a true-scaled preview out offering the facility to visualize any source before displaying it on the main output. Preview out ensures easy and safe presentations since any video or computer source can be checked on a simple LCD screen before being shown to the audience.

QVX 421 creates high quality picture insertion from any input. The PIP can be smoothly sized and moved anywhere over the background image. The PIP source can be fast and smoothly switched through a fade to black or customized color. The PIP opening offers a choice between cut and fade.

QVX 421 also features effects such as fade and titling, high resolution logo insertion, and frame stores. Ready to fit the native resolution of the latest HD display devices, QVX 421 provides a high quality image thanks to its high quality digital decoder, improved 3:2 and 2:2 pull down circuitry, auto-adaptative pixel by pixel 3D motion compensation, time base corrector, frame rate converter and follower. Easy to use, QVX 421 offers an auto setup function and a powerful auto clock and phase for computers. Each input image control—brightness,contrast, color, hue, processing, aspect ratio, zoom, etc—can be individually set and stored in non volatile memories. Each of the 4 inputs is fitted with a stereo audio line. The audio can either follow or break away from the video image.

QVX 421 is fitted with a Dual RS232 Com port for integral remote control and automatic control of other devices in the installation. Field upgradable firmware maintains the value the equipment. Upgrades are available on the Analog Way website. An optional TCP/IP connection allows for remote control and/or upgrade.