Annotator 401

Annotator 401

1. Provide a hardware-based annotation graphics processor that shall support annotating and processing of an HDMI video source, with additional support for USB signal extension of peripherals over a single shielded CATx cable.
   1. Rack-mountable annotation graphics processor for HDMI video sources, plus USB extension over shielded CATx cable
   2. Video Input Requirements
      1. Shall provide one (1) HDMI video input connection
      2. Shall provide automatic adjustment of image sizing and centering
         1. Determine total pixels, active pixels, active lines, H/V starting points, H/V image positions, H/V image sizes, and video clock phase
         2. Selectively enable or disable automatic image adjustment
         3. Image adjustments for H/V positioning and sizing
         4. Storage and recall of video parameters and picture settings
            1. Automatic memories for HDMI input
               1. Save video settings and picture adjustments without user intervention
               2. Automatically recall settings when the same video rate is encountered
               3. The user may selectively enable or disable automatic memories
            2. Manual user presets
               1. Save picture adjustments
               2. User presets may be saved and recalled using front panel controls
               3. User presets may be saved and recalled electronically via Ethernet, RS-232, or USB
            3. Manual input presets
               1. Save video settings and picture adjustments
               2. Input presets may be saved and recalled electronically via Ethernet, RS-232, or USB
         5. Provide enhanced decoding of video
            1. Decoder shall include a temporal, 3D adaptive comb filter
            2. Support NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM formats
         6. Support HDMI specifications including 4K/60 Deep Color, data rates up to 18 Gbps, and HD lossless audio formats
         7. Provide automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection
   3. Video Output Requirements
      1. Shall provide simultaneous, annotated video output connections
         1. Two (2) HDMI output connectors
      2. Shall provide a range of selectable video output rates from 640x480 to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4
      3. Shall provide image scaling and video format conversion at 30-bit precision and support motion adaptive 1080i deinterlacing
      4. Shall provide aspect ratio control
         1. When in FILL mode, the video image shall always fill the output screen without letterbox or pillarbox
         2. When in FOLLOW mode, the video image on the output screen shall always preserve the aspect ratio of the input signals without distortion
      5. Shall support locking of the output frame rate to the frame rate of a designated input
      6. Shall provide internal test patterns for calibration and setup
      7. Shall support image freeze via annotation GUI, front panel, Ethernet, RS-232, USB connection
      8. Shall support automatic muting of video and sync output when no video input signal is present
         1. Provide a choice to generate a blue screen, black screen, or full screen user-supplied image before disabling sync
         2. Provide a configurable timeout period before disabling sync
         3. Selectively enable or disable automatic muting of sync output
         4. Provide a low power standby state selectable via Ethernet, RS-232, or USB
         5. Support the connection of DVI displays that do not recognize HDMI-specific formats
            1. Automatically enable or disable embedded TMDS audio and InfoFrames
            2. Automatically set the correct color space
      9. Shal support USB extension of peripherals over shielded CATx cable to compatible Extron USB Extender Plus Series receivers
         1. Up to 330 feet (100 meters) point-to-point
         2. Up to 1,980 feet (600 meters) through a Gigabit Ethernet network
      10. Shall provide the capability to capture and recall images of the current output, including annotations as PNG, JPG, and BMP files
          1. Allow captured images to be stored in internal memory
          2. Allow captured images to be downloaded to a network drive
          3. Allow captured images to be saved to a locally connected USB flash drive
          4. Provide recall of captured images via the on-screen GUI menu, front panel controls, Ethernet, or RS-232
          5. Provide the capability to print captured images and annotations using a network printer
   4. Annotation Requirements
      1. Shall provide real-time annotation capabilities over the displayed video output
         1. Support drawing, pointing, or adding text in real-time over motion video or still images
         2. Provide a customizable, on-screen GUI menu of annotation tools
      2. Shall provide visibility control of on-screen overlays for two video outputs
         1. Provide a confidence output consisting of one HDMI output
         2. Provide a main output consisting of one (1) HDMI output
         3. Provide separate control of the visibility of the annotation GUI menu for the confidence and main outputs
         4. Provide separate control of the visibility of drawn annotations for the confidence and main outputs
         5. Provide separate control of the visibility of the annotation cursor for the confidence and main outputs
      3. Shall provide alternatives for performing annotations
         1. Provide USB connectivity
            1. Support simultaneous connection of multiple touch displays or graphics tablets
            2. Support use of a standard keyboard and mouse
            3. Support up to 32 total devices connected via USB hubs
            4. Support the creation of a customized on-screen annotation GUI menu consisting of a subset of the default GUI menu
            5. Provide a software tool for creating and editing a customized on-screen annotation GUI
   5. EDID Requirements
      1. Shall provide automatic EDID management between connected devices
         1. Provide a set of pre-stored EDID files
         2. Support capture of EDID from any connected display
         3. Support user uploading of custom-generated EDID files
         4. Support assignment of any pre-stored, captured, or custom uploaded EDID file to any input connection
   6. HDCP Requirements
      1. Shall be HDCP 2.3 compliant
         1. Provide authentication and maintain continuous verification of HDCP key exchange with connected sink devices
         2. Provide authentication and maintain continuous verification of HDCP key exchange with connected source devices
         3. Provide the option to disable HDCP processing at the HDMI or DisplayPort input connection when passing unencrypted content
         4. Provide selectable, human-readable visual confirmation of HDCP compliance when encrypted content is routed to a non-HDCP compliant display
            1. When enabled, the video output shall be a solid green color and an on-screen message stating "HDCP CONTENT" shall be displayed
            2. User will be able to select a full screen black image or full screen custom, user-supplied image
            3. When disabled, the output shall be muted
      2. Shall provide real-time verification of HDCP status for HDMI and input and outputs
         1. Electronically accessible over Ethernet, RS-232, or USB connection
   7. Audio Requirements
      1. Shall provide audio input connection
         1. One (1) HDMI, embedded
      2. Shall provide audio output connections
         1. Two (2) HDMI, embedded
         2. Provide a delay in the audio output to match the corresponding video processing delay
   8. Control/Remote – Ethernet, RS-232, and USB Requirements
      1. Shall provide connection for AV device control
         1. Ethernet, 3-pole captive screw RS-232, or USB-C®
   9. Control/Remote – Annotation Graphics Processor Control Requirements
      1. Shall provide signal processing control connections
         1. RJ-45: 10/100Base-T Ethernet
         2. 3-pole captive screw: RS-232
         3. USB-C: USB 2.0
      2. Shall provide annotation control connection
         1. Three (3) USB Type A: USB 3.0 compatible, supports data rates up to 5 Gbps
      3. Shall provide alternatives for configuration and operation
         1. Front panel LCD display and associated controls
         2. Built-in Web pages accessible using a standard Web browser via Ethernet connection
         3. Product configuration software connected via Ethernet or USB
         4. Serial commands sent over Ethernet, RS-232, or USB connection
      4. Shall support disabling of front panel controls to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes to configuration settings
   10. General Requirements
       1. Provide real-time verification of USB extension port activity
          1. Directly readable on RJ-45 signal and link LEDs
       2. Shall be compatible with all Extron USB Extender Plus Series receivers
       3. Shall be compatible with CATx shielded twisted pair cable, and Extron XTP DTP 24 shielded twisted pair cable
       4. Enclosure shall be rack-mountable, half rack width, and 1RU in height
       5. Shall be equipped with an internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz universal power supply
       6. Shall meet regulatory compliances
          1. Meet safety compliances under CE, c-UL, and UL
          2. Meet EMI/EMC compliances under CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, and VCCI
          3. Comply with appropriate requirements of RoHS and WEEE
          4. Provide three (3)-year parts and labor warranty
   11. Approved device shall be the Extron Annotator 401 (part number 60-1731-01); no alternates or equals