23-Jul-99

Scan DoÆ Select, A Low Cost, High Performance Solution For High Resolution Scan Conversion

Communications Specialties, Inc. has announced an important addition to the Scan Do line of computer video scan converters: Scan Do Select. The new converter is said to offer the perfect combination of features for a full range of applications, Scan Do Select converts computer video signals at resolutions up to 1280x1024 (@ 60Hz) to NTSC and PAL video signal in composite and S-video outputs. Scan Do Select provides 720 pixel per line sampling, resulting in what the company says is the highest quality video output of any scan converter in this price class. Priced at just $1,295, Scan Do Select offers an amazing array of features, including RS-232 remote control, image freeze, adaptive computer sync processing, and built-in color bar generator. Scan Do Select, says the company, also offers an impressive input zoom processing feature - for true increase in resolution when zooming. The advanced three-line flicker reduction system and internal power supply (say goodbye to that clumsy external power ""brick"") round out the feature list on this newest offering from Communications Specialties. ""Iím convinced that Scan Do Select will be one of the most exciting new products of the year,"" remarked Paul Seiden, Director of Sales at CSI. ""Scan Do Select offers features previously unheard of at this price point and is a practical and affordable scan conversion solution for almost any application."" Founded in 1983, Communications Specialties, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturing company headquartered on Long Island, New York and with a representative office in Singapore. CSI is recognized worldwide for innovations in computer-video technology and fiber optic transmission systems. CSI designs and manufactures a full line of video scan converters, video scalers, a comprehensive selection of distribution amplifiers, fiber optic transmission system for video, audio and data as well as VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse extenders. For more information, contact Jill Mountain or Margie Gurwin at 516 273 0404 or e-mail: jill@commspecial.com, or visit the Web site: www.commspecial.com.