Pixelhue P20-DS Presentation Switcher
Elevate your live event production with the Pixelhue P20-DS Presentation Switcher. Engineered with FPGA-based architecture, it delivers real-time 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit internal video processing, ensuring unparalleled image quality and performance.
Key Features
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Dual Working Modes: Choose between switcher mode and PGM-only mode to suit your production needs.
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Multi-Screen Configuration: Supports complex multi-screen setups with seamless image mosaic and bezel compensation.
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Advanced Layer Management: Utilize up to 12 DL layers (2×MAIN + 10×PIP) or 8 DL layers (4×MAIN + 4×PIP) for dynamic content presentation.
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High-Resolution Backgrounds: Capture and use high-resolution images from live inputs and outputs as backgrounds.
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HDR Support: Seamlessly switch between SDR, HDR10, and HLG formats for optimal visual impact.
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Dante Audio Networking (P20-DS): Integrates with AES67-compliant networks for professional audio routing.
Connectivity & Control
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Versatile Inputs & Outputs: Supports HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, and 12G-SDI connections for flexible integration.
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10G Optical Fiber Ports: Transmit signals over long distances (up to 10 km with SMF) to compatible LED controllers without the need for fiber converters.
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Comprehensive Control Options: Operate via front panel buttons, event controllers (U5/U5 Pro), PixelFlow software, or third-party systems like Stream Deck.
Reliability & Durability
Designed for demanding environments, the P20 has undergone rigorous drop, shock, vibration, and thermal testing to ensure consistent performance in live event settings.
Additional information
Inputs | Up to 48x 4K concurrent inputs through 6 input cards Standard, custom and advanced EDID settings Custom resolutions: 3840x2160@60Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz, etc Input source deinterlacing processing on 4 connectors of each input card Input source cropping Status LED indicators provided for easy troubleshooting |
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Outputs | Up to 16x 4K concurrent outputs through 4 output cards Standard, custom and advanced output timing settings Output width up to 8192 pixels, better choice for LED applications Status LED indicators provided for easy troubleshooting |
Multiviewer | Two dedicated output connectors configured as Multiviewer connectors, with resolutions adjustable Independent and copying modes: The two connectors display different Multiviewer images, or the HDMI 2 copies the HDMI 1 output Monitor all inputs and screens (PVW and PGM) Customizable layouts for easy use UMD display and color adjustment Border adjustment for Multiviewer windows |
Screens | Output configured as single screens or edge-blended widescreens Bezel compensation and edge blending Irregular screen mosaic and output AOI function, ideal for complex and irregular LED screen applications The sync source can be set independently for each screen |
Transition & Effects | Luma key and chroma key Cut and fade transitions Customizable transition durations PVW to PGM via Take, Cut or T-bar operation Copy or Swap mode for PVW to PGM transition |
Layers | Each Q8 supports up to 32x 4K mixing layers in switcher mode or 64x 4K single layers in PGM only mode Full screen roaming supported Fade and Cut effects for PVW to PGM transition Adjustable layer mask and border with different border effects Layer flipping, copying and mirroring |
Still Image Management | Still images can be imported or captured from input or output Unlimited still image quantity in 1G storage space Still images can be used as BKG and still layers Independent BKG for each screen BKG filling the whole screen by default |
Processing | FPGA based high performance image processing architecture with SuperView scaling engine inside Ultra-low latency, as low as 1 frame in proper configuration BT.601, BT.709, BT.2020, DCI-P3 color space processing support Advanced keying capability: chroma key and luma key Compatible with HDCP 1.3, HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 |
Control Options | Event controller U5/U5 Pro Event management software PixelFlow |
PixelFlow 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 |
Input Card | 8x 4Kx2K concurrent inputs per input card 4x HDMI 2.0 Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 10bit 4:2:2, or 4Kx2K@60Hz 8bit 4:4:4 Support for processing of 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit inputs Support for 4:2:0, 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 inputs Support for processing of Full and Limited range videos Support for HDR video inputs HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 compliant Support for deinterlacing processing Custom resolutions Maximum width: 8192 pixels Maximum height: 8192 pixels 4x DP 1.2 Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 10bit 4:4:4, or 4Kx2K@60Hz 8bit 4:4:4 Support for processing of 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit inputs Support for 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 inputs Support for processing of Full and Limited range videos Support for HDR video inputs HDCP 1.3 and HDCP 2.2 compliant Custom resolutions Maximum width: 8192 pixels Maximum height: 8192 pixels 4x 12G-SDI Support for ST-2082 (12G), ST-2081 (6G), ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD) and ST-259 (SD) standard video inputs Compatible with SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI Support for interlaced signal inputs No support for EDID management or bit depth settings |
Output Card | 4x HDMI 2.0 and 4x 12G-SDI connectors are divided into 4 groups. Each group includes 1x HDMI 2.0 and 1x 12G-SDI connectors. In each group, only 1 connector can be used for output each time. Connector 1 (HDMI 2.0) and connector 5 (12G-SDI) are in a group. Connector 2 (HDMI 2.0) and connector 6 (12G-SDI) are in a group. Connector 3 (HDMI 2.0) and connector 7 (12G-SDI) are in a group. Connector 4 (HDMI 2.0) and connector 8 (12G-SDI) are in a group. 4x HDMI 2.0 Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 8bit 4:4:4 output Support for 8-bit and 10-bit output settings Support for 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 output settings Support for YCbCr and RGB color space settings No support for interlaced signal outputs Custom resolutions Maximum width: 8192 pixels Maximum height: 8192 pixels 4x 12G-SDI Compatible with SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI Support for interlaced signal outputs 8x 10G OPT Support for single-mode and multi-mode optical outputs Transmission distance up to 10km in single mode OPT ports copy outputs on video connectors OPT 1 and OPT 2 copy the output on connector 1 or 5. OPT 3 and OPT 4 copy the output on connector 2 or 6. OPT 5 and OPT 6 copy the output on connector 3 or 7. OPT 7 and OPT 8 copy the output on connector 4 or 8. |