Chapter 2: Introduction ProView 2900 Models
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2.2.7. ProView 2990 Interfaces and Features
The ProView 2990 is a dual 4:2:0 decoder. The ProView 299x family consists of three
composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 connector is for the broadcast quality video of
decoder #1. The CVBS #2 is used for monitoring. The CVBS #3 connector is for the
broadcast quality video of decoder #2.
Figure 2-8 illustrates the ProView 2990 rear panel. The ProView 2990 basic and software-
licensed features are also detailed.
Figure 2-8: ProView 2990 Rear Panel
Basic Features
• 1 composite video for program 1- Broadcast
quality (upper-right connector)
• 1 composite video for program 2 - Broadcast
quality (upper-left connector)
• 1 composite video for program 1- Monitoring
quality (lower connector)
• 4 active analog-audio-stereo balanced
interfaces
• SNMP management (10/100 Base-T)
• Web-based management (10/100 Base-T)
• RS-422 high speed data output
• GPI
Software Licensed Features
• ASI input
• Dual (identical) ASI output
• Dolby Digital (AC-3) LT/RT
downmixing
• RS-232 low speed data output
• RS-422 high speed data output
• DVB-S2 Advance Modulation
(optional)
NOTE
In the case of power failure or system shutdown, ASI OUT 1 output will become ASI loop-
through. Use ASI OUT 1 output for cascading a chain of ProView 2900.
The Russian SECAM D/K (composite video only) is available only through special orders.