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DVDO iScan Duo Video Processor/Switcher $978

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wfdTamar on 13/06/2012 - 07:12 amazon.com (120 clicks)
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Basically - makes your video look prettier and connects lots of devices to 2 screens. Price fluctuates a lot - I got it a couple of days ago for A$938. Sells for around $1600 in Australia. All you'll need is an Australian cable for the power brick.

So why use this rather than an AV Receiver? More inputs than most AVR's. Video processing is better than most AVR's. Can calibrate (even automatically) your screens with an additional device (see my other post for X-Rite i1 Display). You can still use your AVR for the audio.

http://www.dvdo.com/iScanDuo.aspx

Switching, Processing, Scaling & Calibration for Two HD Screens
Video projectors are great for movies and sports, but a regular TV is often also nearby for daytime/normal viewing. Two HD screens, each needing the same sources – cable/satellite box, Blu-ray, DVD player, game, etc. – how do you hook it all up? Duo elegantly enables easy selection of up to 15 video sources for either screen. Enjoy neat-looking connections and advanced HD video processing for superior image quality.

High Performance HD Video Processing
iScan Duo’s video processing removes "mosquito noise" and other annoying compression artifacts. Professional-quality de-interlacing and advanced cadence detection for movie watching at original frame rate, with interlace and “pull down" distortions removed. Get best image quality from analog devices too.

Enjoy Perfect Video on Two Different Screens
Video projectors often need a more compressed dynamic range than most LCD/plasma HDTVs. Separate brightness, contrast, scaling and other settings on DVDO Duo determine how each source appears on each screen. So you enjoy optimal performance from each on both your projection screen and your TV.

Just One Cable to Each Display
iScan DUO has 15 inputs, yet makes connecting to both your projector and HDTV neat and elegant. A single HDMI® cable to each display carries video and audio with perfect digital quality. Lets you locate all your equipment where it’s neatest.

Superior Scaling for Stable, Artifact-Free Images from All Sources
Your screens, each with a "native" resolution, are fed many other resolutions. Run-of-the-mill scaling sometimes found in projectors, TVs and AVRs can create artifacts (visual errors) and jitter. Duo’s professional reference-grade adjustable scaling means each source perfectly fills each screen (PCs too).

Professional Screen Calibration Tools
35 built-in video test patterns help adjust projector and HDTV for best possible picture quality. Easy-to-follow web videos explain how to do it yourself. Save money compared with having a technician make these adjustments.

Full Home Theater Compatibility and Audio Savings
iScan Duo connects easily to your AVR (Audio Video Receiver) via HDMI®, or to any stereo or surround system with optical digital audio. For new installs, save money by concentrating on audio when choosing a receiver. Duo also has onscreen source names (just like an AVR, but better!) IR In/Out, Serial Port automation, and two 12v Trigger Outs for sophisticated home theaters.

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  • davidl2 on 13/06/2012 - 08:46

    a grand????

    so much to watch P0rn on big screen……

    anyway, good deal for anyone who needs it!

  • wisc on 13/06/2012 - 09:14

    yeah, sounds like its exactly what i need, though i think i'd still go a dual output amplifier for the money…seems excessive, add to that its just another device to switch/have a remote for…

    • wfdTamar on 13/06/2012 - 09:48
      +1

      I know, it's a bit of a luxury. If you just wanted the switching, even video processing parts, a very good AVR or AV Processor would suit (and also do the audio as well). I'm interested in the calibration aspect - though that is expensive.

      My remote count is beyond the point of worrying about. I've tried two Harmony remotes, but they're no good for the more unusual functions. This does have triggering jacks which can turn other devices on/off.

      The other thing for that is a Belkin powerboard that has a master/slave arrangement i.e. turn on the computer and monitor and other peripherals turn on. Though that may only be turn the power on, not actually turn on the device.

      • masuta on 13/06/2012 - 10:37

        The problem is that you will still need something for your audio processing and as the majority of your inputs will now be HDMI you will be double handling the stream and adding yet another remote to the mix. Just get yourself a decent AVR/Preamp. Presonally i'm using an Integra DHC 80.1 (includes ISFccc) and Emotiva amps. You could go the slightly cheaper onkyo versions of their preamps (and give up pro-Audyssey) or their AVR with similar video and audio processing and built in amps.
        On a side note I have managed to get the Harmony remotes to do just about anything except long macros (if you need this I think some of the older ones did do macros), I can't recommend the Harmony remotes enough. It does need to be said that you do need to spend a little bit of time making sure that you have setup your harmony in order to get the most out of it.

  • wfdTamar on 15/06/2012 - 08:38

    Jeez, it's $891 now.

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