The Virenza-8VSB is a new generation professional HDTV frequency agile 8VSB receiver that demodulates all terrestrial frequencies and supplies crystal clear digital or analog video with the 8VSB format used by Broadcast Professionals in the U.S. and South Korea. It not only functions as a broadcast demodulator but also works extremely well as a professional H.264 and MPEG-2 decoder.

The output of the demodulator is available on either DVB-ASI or SMPTE 310M connectors. With its IP, DVB-ASI, or its 8VSB inputs, it is able to decode transport streams up to 45 mbps. Designed to support all the industry standard forms of the DVB standard, it supports 576i/480i, 576p/480p, 720p and 1080i decoding. Supported video outputs include both digital and analog formats with HD-SDI with embedded audio, SDI, YPrPb, RGB, and composite. A useful feature is its ability to automatically switch between RF and IP inputs.

Audio support is via embedded audio or via XLR connectors. Audio support includes analog audio output (L, R) on XLR’s. For Dolby Pro Logic audio output there is a front panel control to enable Pro Logic surround sound audio on the two XLR’s. For users looking for digital audio via PCM or compressed audio, the output TS via the BNC connectors and the outputs here are enabled via the MAIN/AUDIO/DIGITAL LCD menu. The compressed audio on the BNC has a Dolby AC-3 with 5.1 channels.