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E2 Gen 2
Presentation system
A presentation processor for layered 4K content across multiple screens. It supports up to 20 megapixels with preview/program operation, or up to 40 megapixels in program-only mode, subject to configuration.
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What It Is
A modular presentation system with HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and 12G-SDI options. The installed cards and available processing resources determine the sources and outputs that can run together.
What It Does
- 4K productionCombine compatible high-resolution presentations, cameras and playback
- Canvas capacityUp to 20 megapixels with preview/program; up to 40 megapixels in program-only mode
- Layer resourcesUp to 16 mixing or 32 single HD-equivalent layers; fewer at higher resolutions
- ConfigurationConnections and simultaneous outputs depend on installed cards and resource allocation
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Specifications
- Preview/program canvas
- Up to 20 megapixels
- Program-only canvas
- Up to 40 megapixels; up to 80 megapixels at 30p
- Still-image capacity
- Up to 100 HD or 25 UHD, dependent on file size
- Layer effects
- Borders/shadows, colour effects, flip, luma/chroma/cut-fill keys and keyframe PIP moves; keying availability depends on mode
- 4K input capacity
- Up to 16 × 4K60; up to 2 × 4K60 per card
- Operator interfaces
- Event Master PC/Mac, hardware controllers, WebUI
| Acoustic | |
|---|---|
| Maximum published noise | 52.9 dB average with fans at 100%; ISO 7779 reference |
| Canvas | |
| Preview/program canvas | Up to 20 megapixels |
| Program-only canvas | Up to 40 megapixels; up to 80 megapixels at 30p |
| Content protection | |
| HDCP capability | Determined by installed I/O cards |
| Control | |
| Operator interfaces | Event Master PC/Mac, hardware controllers, WebUI |
| Ethernet | RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mb/s autosensing |
| Electrical | |
| Input supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; published rating 12–5 A (×2) |
| Listed power | 1,100 W |
| Environment | |
| Operating humidity | 0–85% RH, non-condensing |
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C |
| Expansion | |
| Linked processors | Up to 7 additional E2 Gen 1/Gen 2; total 8 E2 chassis; alternative S3/Ex configurations published |
| Identity | |
| Chassis model | NGS-4U-V2 |
| Mechanical | |
| Rack height | 4 RU / 178 mm |
| Width | 432 mm bare chassis; 483 mm with handles |
| Depth | 569 mm front-to-rear panels; 622 mm overall |
| Weight | 31 kg |
| Outputs | |
| 4K60 without MVR | Up to 8 × 4K60 outputs |
| 4K60 with MVR | Up to 6 × 4K60 plus 4 × HDMI FHD MVR (1920×1200 max) OR 1 × HDMI UHD/4K60 MVR |
| Program maxima | 16 × 2048×1200 at 60 Hz or 8 × 4096×2400 at 60 Hz; mode/resource dependent |
| Scaled auxiliary maxima | 18 × 2048×1200 at 60 Hz or 8 × 4K60; not simultaneous with all program/MVR allocations |
| Edge control | Independent blending/feathering on all four edges |
| Processing | |
| Layer resources | Up to 16 mixing or 32 single HD-equivalent layers; fewer at higher source resolutions. |
| Backgrounds and transitions | Native-resolution background mixer per screen; independent-layer or full-preview/program transition |
| Internal precision | 12 bits per colour; 4:4:4 processing |
| Still-image capacity | Up to 100 HD or 25 UHD, dependent on file size |
| Layer effects | Borders/shadows, colour effects, flip, luma/chroma/cut-fill keys and keyframe PIP moves; keying availability depends on mode |
| Service | |
| I/O and processing cards | Field-serviceable; not hot-swappable |
| Power supplies | Dual redundant, hot-swappable |
| Synchronization | |
| Reference input | BNC input + loop; SD bi-level/black burst, HD tri-level |
| Video I/O | |
| Input slots / nominal source paths | 8 cards; 40 input paths in the published configuration |
| 4K input capacity | Up to 16 × 4K60; up to 2 × 4K60 per card |
| Published input connector set | 16 × SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI + 12 × HDMI 2.0 + 12 × DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Input clock limits | HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2: 600 MHz maximum as published |
| Output connector set | Up to 18: 4 × SDI + 13 × HDMI + 1 × DisplayPort across 4 cards |
| Output clock limits | HDMI up to 600 MHz; DisplayPort up to 660 MHz |
Documents
Use the manufacturer documents for detailed setup and operating information.
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