Pixel Magic Adopts Gennumís VXPô Technology For Its New Crystalioô II Video Processor

7-Nov-05

Gennum Corporation and Pixel Magic Systems Ltd., an award-winning manufacturer of home theatre equipment, have partnered to bring broadcast quality Visual Excellence Processingô (VXPô) to Pixel Magicís new flagship Crystalioô II high-definition consumer video processor. The Crystalio II, the second generation in the Crystalio product family, is an advanced video processor with true 1080p HD motion adaptive de-interlacing and true 10-bit 4:4:4 broadcast quality processing. The Crystalio II also includes a wide range of advanced capabilities including 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HD-SDI/SD-SDI inputs, Ultra Fine Audio Delayô, an internal HD media player and support for 48 Hz and 72 Hz outputs. Gennumís VXP technology is at the heart of signal processing within the Crystalio II. The VXP technology incorporates fourth generation broadcast quality image processing algorithms, which deliver superior SD and HD video image quality. The key features of VXP technology include: ï TruMotionHDô 1080i?1080p adaptive de-interlacing for optimal image sharpness and resolution. ï FineEdgeô dynamic directional interpolation to eliminate jaggy artifacts found in traditional de-interlacing algorithms. ï FidelityEngineô image enhancements for removal of unwanted noise and improved detail and uncompromised image quality.  ï RealityExpansionô 10-bit image processing for eye-catching natural imagery. ìGennumís VXP technology delivers the best image quality that we have ever seen. We chose it for the next generation premium brand Crystalio video processor because our customers demand the best image quality and flexibility for their home theatresî, Said Nelson Choi, Managing Director of Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. ìWe are pleased to see the Crystalio II video processor come to market. Its wide range of connectivity will enable an extensive range of existing displays in the market to take advantage of VXP technology and the superior image quality that it deliversî, said Dan Turow, Director, Image Processing Products, Gennum Corporation.

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