The Contemporary Research 232-MCT is an economical RS-232/IR controlled video tuner featuring mono audio, 125-channel access in CATV, HRC, or IRC modes, closed captioning, and a pass-through AV input. Fully programmable, the unit can restore all settings on power-up from non-volatile memory. A list of accessible channels, called channel rings, can be stored in memory, used for convenient channel up/down control and to control direct access to unlisted channels. Switchable inputs for NTSC video and mono audio are included for display of PC graphics, a character generator information channel, camera or other A/V sources.
- Interacts with PCs and control systems via RS-232, using simple ASCII-format commands and feedback, up to 9 tuners can be linked to a single RS-232 control port; AMX, Crestron, or RTI modules available.
- Tunes 125 channels CATV, HRC, or IRC modes, using true synchronous video detection and intercarrier SAW filter
- Stores programmable tuning ring in memory to control channel access
- Receives IR commands from front-panel sensor and wired IR input on the back, also responds to Sharp IR TV commands
- Accesses tuning ring channel up/down from contact closure inputs
- Displays closed-captioning text, on-screen channel names, and on-screen text from custom control systems
- Inserts blue screen video image when unit senses loss of video level
- Restores all operation status after loss of power from data stored in non-volatile memory
- Mutes both audio and video, variable volume control
- Switches between tuner and external A/V input (video and audio inputs, can convert stereo to mono)
- Mounts in 19" rack with optional RK1 or RK2 kit for dual side-by-side installation
- Setup available via RS-232 using free Tuner Helper software, a Terminal application, or by custom system programming
- Integrates with 232-AMP for educational applications, pole mount bracket available
- Firmware updateable via local PC over RS-232
