The AP-VP08S VPorter System from Smart AVI is a kit designed to work in conjunction with the Smart AVI Xpander card and software. This bundle includes the VPorter PCI card with a BNC-to-RCA adapter.

When combined with the Xpander solution, this VPorter card provides up to (8) separate video overlay windows. Use it to import (4) video sources such as cameras, DVD players, and satellite boxes to your video wall.

The VPorter can be position and sized anywhere on the video wall. This solution allows you to combine video and data on your video wall. It is well suited for applications including command-center control rooms, communication hubs, convention facilities, and network operation centers.

Use with Xpander    Advanced Video Wall Functionality    Combine Data with Video    Multiple Applications    BNC-to-RCA Adapter

Video overlay windows are updated in real time with zero CPU overhead

Multi-standard video support includes PAL, NTSC, and SECAM

Multiple Vporter cards are supported

Overlay windows can be randomly sized, overlapped, and positioned anywhere on the Windows desktop

It offers multi-screen support with no position or size restrictions

Separate controls are available for brightness, contrast, color, and cropping

This solution is designed for use with Windows XP

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I remove the ball head and place a Manfrotto 405 geared head on?

A: Yes, you can remove the head from the SmallRig AP-02 Lightweight Aluminum Travel Tripod with Arca-Type Ball Head and use a Manfrotto 405 geared head.

Q: 2. This equipement will work as presentation switcher??

A: No this works best to route video or to distribute multiple inputs to multiple outputs. Primarily because each output has independent control and no group switching is available the recommendation is to purchase additional hardware to control switching.

Q: 3. Can this split an input and send to multiple outputs OR is this always 1 input to 1 output routing?

A: You can take 1 input to as many outputs as you want. It's a full matrix router.

Q: 4. Can you create Macros with the CleanSwitch 12X12 ?

A: Not on the CleanSwitch itself but macros may be created using the VideoHub Smart Control panel.

Q: 5. Can the gear be free to operate like conventional video head?

A: Yes, the Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head can be operated manually like a standard tripod head, but it is not a fluid head, so it likely would not be great for manually shooting video.

Q: 6. If I have 12G SDI cables plugged into this, and send a 12G signal (4k 60p), what would happen? Would it down-convert it somehow and send a 6G signal out? Or would it just not work?

A: Sending a 12G signal will not work and will not down-convert to a 6G signal.

Q: 7. Why does the Astro Edition need a sim and sd card?

A: Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head BH #BEPOAS3AX requires a MicroSD card to work. The Micro-SD card is used to store configuration, input settings, firmware information, and save the photos. You’ll need to insert a SIM card with a network connection to control the Benro Polaris over a phone network and remove any distance restrictions for remote control.

Q: 8. Can I input a 720 signal and then send it out as 1080?

A: No, Its merely a router and not an up converter. However, you can have two inputs of different resolutions. But it wont convert the signal. It will pass them as they are.

Q: 9. I want to run 3 SDI cables into the videohub and have just one output that goes into a coaxial drop that pushes out a live feed over cablecast (this is for public access). In theory this should work but is there anything I'm missing here?

A: Are all 3 SDI signals the same resolution and frame rate? If so, then maybe an ATEM switcher might be better suited. But yes, this will work.

Q: 10. Does it support Panasonic S5II and Leica SL?

A: Yes the Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head will support any camera and lens combination up to 15 pounds.