tvONE C2-6204 – CORIO2 4-Window 3G-SDI Multiviewer

Product Overview

The tvONE C2-6204 is a four-window 3G-SDI multiviewer and processor built on CORIO2 technology, designed for broadcast monitoring walls, production switcher confidence monitoring, and SDI-native facility display systems. It accepts four 3G-SDI inputs with re-clocked loop-throughs plus a DVI-I input, and simultaneously displays all four SDI sources as independently scaled windows on a single DVI-I or 3G-SDI output. Each window is driven by a dedicated CORIO2 scaler, delivering full PIP flexibility with per-source audio metering, color borders, and source labeling. The 1RU rackmount enclosure fits standard broadcast rack infrastructure.

Product Description

The C2-6204 supports SD/HD/3G-SDI signals up to 1080p@60 Hz on all four BNC inputs, each with a re-clocked loop-through output for signal distribution without the need for external DA amplifiers. The fifth input (DVI-I) can serve as a fifth window source, a background behind the four SDI windows, or a cascade input from a second C2-6204 to double the window count. The output drives both a DVI-I connector and a duplicate 3G-SDI output, allowing the multiview to feed both a local SDI monitoring display and a non-SDI screen simultaneously. High-performance motion-adaptive de-interlacing with noise reduction is applied to all interlaced SDI and YPbPr sources. Colored stereo audio level bars are available per window, providing real-time audio activity monitoring for each SDI source. Four still image stores — each holding up to ten user-loadable graphics — can replace any live input for station ID or status graphics. Advanced features include Genlock, Chromakey, Lumakey, and variable zoom to 10x / shrink to 10%. Ten user-defined presets stored in non-volatile memory allow instant layout recall. Control is via front-panel push buttons, RS-232/422/485, or Ethernet. An optional C2M-TALLY module (factory-fit) adds D25 tally I/O and RJ45 RS-422/485 for UMD (TSL 3.1) under-monitor display text control.

Key Features

• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs with Loop-Through — Each BNC input includes a re-clocked loop-through, distributing the source to downstream SDI equipment without an external DA.
• Dual Output Formats — Simultaneous DVI-I and 3G-SDI outputs allow the multiview to drive both SDI broadcast monitors and DVI/HDMI displays from a single unit.
• Four Dedicated CORIO2 Scalers — Each window runs an independent scaling engine, ensuring all four SDI sources are correctly sized and positioned regardless of input resolution.
• SDI Audio Level Meters — Colored stereo audio bars per window give real-time monitoring of embedded SDI audio without external audio monitoring equipment.
• DVI-I Fifth Input for Background or Cascade — The DVI-I input accepts a background image or the output of a second C2-6204, extending total window count to eight across two units.
• 3G-SDI Support to 1080p@60 — Handles all SD/HD/3G-SDI formats including 1080p at 60 Hz, 1080i, 720p, 525i, and 625i.
• Motion-Adaptive De-interlacing — Pixel-level de-interlacing with noise reduction processes interlaced SDI sources cleanly in each window.
• Optional C2M-TALLY Module — Factory-fit tally I/O module provides D25 tally inputs/outputs and UMD support via TSL 3.1 protocol over RS-422/485.
• 10 User-Defined Presets — Complete layout configurations recalled directly from the front panel or via external control commands.
• CORIO Tool Suite Compatible — Full integration with tvONE's PC-based configuration software and third-party control systems.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast master control rooms for simultaneous SDI source monitoring
• Live production trucks and OB vans requiring compact SDI multiview solutions
• Transmission facilities monitoring multiple SDI program feeds
• Sports production suites displaying camera, replay, and graphics feeds
• House of worship broadcast production monitoring multiple SDI camera sources

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