RTcom USA Announces New Innovative High-Definition Converters

New Cost-Effective HDS-Series Supports Both Upscaling and Downscaling of Digital Signals.

Las Vegas, N.V. (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 -- RTcom USA Inc., provider of digital connectivity solutions for professional and consumer audio-visual and personal computer systems, today announced the HDS-Series, an innovative and high-performance family of high-definition converters.

With models for converting HD SDI/SDI to DVI or SDI to HDMI, the HDS-Series converters support both upscaling and downscaling for PC and HDTV timing. The new HDS-Series will be on display at the RTcom USA booth, #SL14813, at the 2008 National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas, NV.

The ideal solution for broadcast engineers, the HDS-Series is a cost-effective solution giving newsrooms the ability to avoid having to invest in costly HD-SDI/SDI compatible monitors or displays.

"At RTcom we strive to provide our users with innovative solutions developed to simplify highly complex and potentially costly applications," said Joon Ryu, president of RTcom USA. "The HDS-Series for both DVI and HDMI is a revolutionary technology that is both practical and versatile, and we're proud to unveil the converters at NAB 2008."

HDS-Series

* Optimized for DVI monitors

* Supports high resolutions up to 1920*1080@ 60Hz

* Supports up/downscaling for PC and HDTV timing

* Supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios

Technical Specifications

•Inputs:

SMPTE-259/292/296 SDI/HD-SDI

Input Formats: 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 525i, 625i, VGA to SXGA

•Outputs: DVI-D (E-DDC and E-EDID compatible)

1 Looping SDI outputs of the SDI inputs

Supported Output Displays (native resolution)

800 x 600 -- SVGA

848 x 480 -- Plasma

852 x 480 -- Plasma

1024 x 600 -- WSVGA

1024 x 768 -- XGA

1280 x 720 -- HDTV (720p)

1280 x 768 -- WXGA

1280 x 960 -- 4:3 SXGA

1280 x 1024 -- SXGA

1360 x 768 -- Plasma

1366 x 768 -- Plasma

1400 x 1050 -- Projector

1600 x 1024 -- WSXGA

1680 x 1050 -- Apple 20" Cinema HD

1920 x 1080 -- HDTV (1080p)

RTcom USA is located at Booth SL14813 in South Hall #2 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

RTcom USA's online press kit: www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/RTcomNAB2008. Media contact for information and booth tours: Crystal DeCotiis at (cdecotiis @ randjpr.com) or (908) 938-7572.

About RTcom USA

RTcom USA Inc., headquartered in Sparta, N.J., is a leading manufacturer of professional digital A/V and PC connectivity products in the digital connectivity market. As an industry pioneer, RTcom USA works closely with the major international standards-setting bodies to develop and tailor its products for the needs of system integrators, home theater consumers and A/V equipment manufacturers. The company's products, sold under the Digital Extender® brand, include fiber optic DVI/HDMI extension systems, HDTV switchers, distribution amplifiers, matrix routers, signal converters, digital cables and adapters. Visit www.digitalextender.com for more information.

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