PixelHue P20 - Dual 4Kx2K Seamless Presentation Switcher

The PixelHue P20 employs FPGA-based high-performance image enhancement architecture and real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit internal video processing. With dual working modes, versatile 4K connectivity, high-quality video processing, flawless image mosaic, various transition effects and much more, the P20 and P10 are perfect fits for small/ medium-sized live events and many fixed installations requiring high reliability, unrivaled ease of use, optimal image quality and cutting-edge live 4K processing features. Seamless transitions and smooth video display maximize audience engagement.

Dual working modes makes the P20 more capable, allowing users to choose switcher mode or PGM only mode according to their application requirements. The P20 supports up to 7 layers (3x 4K@60Hz layers and 4x 2K@60Hz layers, or 4x 4K@60Hz layers). Users can freely arrange the layout of layers. Up to 128 presets are supported to satisfy different requirements. High-resolution images can be captured from live inputs and outputs and used as BKG. In addition, the P20 comes with advanced DSK capability including luma key and chroma key and allows for free conversion between SDR, HDR10 and HLG.

10G optical fiber ports are provided for copying HDMI 2.0 output, allowing the P20 to transmit signals to the VX1000 or VX600 LED controller from NovaStar over a long distance (up to 10 km with SMF) without fiber converters. This method not only ensures the signal stability but also lowers the transmission cost, making the P20 ideal for long-distance signal transmission.

In addition to superior performances and outstanding visual experience, the P20 is exceptionally easy to operate. Various control options available are full-featured front panel buttons and 5-inch graphical LCD, versatile event controller U5/U5 Pro, and all-new event management software PixelFlow.

The P20 is created for applications requiring the highest stability and uptime. Different backup methods are supported, including input source backup, automatic output backup and device backup. Once the primary input source is not stable or disappears, it will be switched to the backup source seamlessly. When the primary device fails, the backup device will take over the work immediately to ensure uninterrupted operation. Seamless switching from the primary to backup device or connector with no downtime makes the products highly reliable and worry-free.

Features

• Switching between switcher mode and PGM only mode
• Versatile 4K connectivity: HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2 and 12G-SDI
• 10G optical fiber ports for copying output and long-distance signal transmission
• Up to 2x 4Kx2K@60Hz outputs in switcher mode and output resolution per P20 in PGM only mode up to 8Kx4K@60Hz
• Multi-screen configuration and control
• Custom layout of output connectors
• AUX outputs allowing auxiliary devices such as teleprompters to be connected
• A dedicated Multiviewer output allowing for live view of the PGM & PVW screens and all the connected sources from one display
• 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports used for control and live input view
• Up to 12x DL layers or 6x 4K layers
• Layer resource management
• Layer effects: DSK, mask, crop, flip, cut & fill, border, shadow, and more
• Up to 128 presets
• Up to 255 BKGs & LOGOs (Maximum storage space: 512 MB)
• 12-bit/10-bit/8-bit video sources accepted
• Free conversion between SDR, HDR10 and HLG (P20)
• Advanced DSK capability: chroma key and luma key
• Individual RGB component adjustment for image quality parameters
• Deinterlacing of SDI video sources
• High-precision output synchronization in PGM only mode
• Various transition effects: fade and cut
• Bezel compensation and edge blending
• HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 for full-link content protection
• Device backup, copying output, and input source backup to guarantee stability and reliability
• Visualized live view of input and output connector statuses
• 5-inch graphical LCD allowing for a more intuitive user experience
• Virtual pixel function for convenient layer configuration

Specifications

Inputs

• DP 1.2
  • Maximum resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz/8192x1080@60Hz
  • Minimum resolution: 800x600@60Hz
  • Maximum width: 8192 pixels (8192x1080@60Hz)
  • Maximum height: 8192 pixels (1080x8192@60Hz)
  • Maximum frame rate: 120 Hz
  • EDID management (support for standard resolutions and custom resolutions)
  • HDCP 1.3 compliant
• HDMI 2.0
  • Maximum resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz/8192x1080@60Hz
  • Minimum resolution: 800x600@60Hz
  • Maximum width: 8192 pixels (8192x1080@60Hz)
  • Maximum height: 8192 pixels (1080x8192@60Hz)
  • Maximum frame rate: 120 Hz
  • Support for HDR (P20)
  • EDID management (support for standard resolutions and custom resolutions)
  • HDCP 2.2 compliant and downward compatible
• 12G-SDI
  • Support for ST-2082 (12G), ST-2081 (6G), ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD)
  • Maximum resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz
  • Maximum frame rate: 60 Hz
  • Support for interlaced input signal

Outputs

• HDMI 2.0
  • Maximum resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz/8192x1080@60Hz
  • Minimum resolution: 800x600@60Hz
  • Maximum width: 8192 pixels (8192x1080@60Hz)
  • Maximum height: 8192 pixels (1080x8192@60Hz)
  • Maximum frame rate: 120 Hz
  • Support for HDR (P20)
  • EDID management (support for standard resolutions and custom resolutions)
  • HDCP 2.2 compliant and downward compatible
• HDMI 1.3
  • Maximum resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz/2048x1080@60Hz
  • Minimum resolution: 800x600@60Hz
  • Maximum width: 2048 pixels (2048x1080@60Hz)
  • Maximum height: 2048 pixels (1080x2048@60Hz)
  • Maximum frame rate: 120 Hz
  • EDID management (support for standard resolutions up to 2048x1152@60Hz and custom resolutions)
  • HDCP 1.4 compliant and downward compatible

Supported Resolutions

• HDMI 2.0
  • 8-Bit
    • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
  • 10-Bit
    • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz
  • 12-Bit
    • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
• DP 1.2
  • 8-Bit
    • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
  • 10-Bit
    • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz
  • 12-Bit
    • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
    • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
• 12G-SDI
  • 10-Bit
    • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz

OPT

• 10G optical fiber ports for copying HDMI outputs
• Transmission distance with SMF up to 10 km

Multiviewer

• One dedicated HDMI 1.3 connector
• Connect to the Multiviewer display, allowing for live view of all the inputs and outputs from one display.
• The output resolution is fixed at 1920x1080@60Hz.

AUX

• HDMI 1.3 connectors
• Connect to auxiliary devices such as teleprompters.
• Default output resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz

Ethernet

• 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports used for control and input view
• One works as primary and the other as backup.
• Two Ethernet ports share the same IP address.

Genlock

• GENLOCK IN: Synchronization signal input
• GENLOCK LOOP: Synchronization signal loop output

Transition & Effects

• Seamless transition from PVW to PGM via Take, Cut or T-bar operation
• Fade in/out supported
• Customizable transition durations (0.1s to 10s)
• Two options for transition between PVW and PGM: Copy and Swap

Layers

• P20: 2x MAIN DL layers (or 1x MAIN 4K layer) and 10x PIP DL layers (or 5x PIP 4K layers)
• P10: 2x MAIN DL layers (or 1x MAIN 4K layer) and 4x PIP DL layers (or 2x PIP 4K layers)
• Custom layer layout
• Layer effects: DSK, mask, crop, flip, cut & fill, border (MAIN), shadow (MAIN), and more

BKG & Logo

• Up to 255 BKGs & LOGOs (Maximum storage space: 512 MB)
• BKG can be either a captured or imported image.
• High-resolution images can be captured from live inputs and outputs and used as BKG.

Control Options

• Front panel buttons and 5-inch graphical LCD
• Event controller U5/U5 Pro
• Event management software PixelFlow
• Third-party control system Stream Deck

PixelFlow Software Functionalities

• Long-term stable running
• Upgraded and visualized UI, adaptive to U5/U5 Pro/PC screens
• One click to change skins of U5/U5 Pro buttons
• Software parameter controllable by U5/U5 Pro encoders or faders
• Distinct function areas and hover menu for ease of use
• Fully functional simulator for offline configuration and practice

Processing Capability

• FPGA-based high-performance image enhancement architecture
• Ultra-low latency, as low as 1 frame in proper configuration
• BT.601, BT.709, BT.2020, DCI-P3 color space processing support
• Free conversion between SDR, HDR10 and HLG (P20 only)
• Advanced DSK capability: chroma key and luma key
• Compatible with HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2