The Harris X85 is built upon the highly acclaimed X75, designed to incorporate various functionalities required for the future development of hybrid systems, including analog, digital, SD, HD, and 3Gb/s 1080P formats.
The X85 integrates upgradeable SD/HD features, up/down/cross conversion capabilities, SD/HD frame synchronization processing, and more audio and video processing functions within a compact 1RU chassis. It includes audio and video synchronization correction, with 8 channels of AES audio input/output and the capability for 32 channels of internal audio processing. The functionality of the X85 has been significantly enhanced, primarily by adding a second up/down/cross processor and supporting 3Gb/s and format conversion features. It supports signal processing for 2 channels of HD and 2 channels of SD, achieving true dual-channel processing for HD signals, with the first SD channel supporting power failure bypass functionality. It also supports keying of logos/icons from an SD card onto the output SD/HD signals and features audio and video signal timing (lip-sync) measurement capabilities, including built-in test signals and measurement units.
Features:
- SD-SDI, 1.5Gb/s HD-SDI, and 3Gb/s HD-SDI input/output;
- Automatic input detection (simultaneous multi-format output selection);
- Picture aspect ratio change signaling (using AFD and WSS/VI standards);
- Audio and metadata embedding/de-embedding (8 AES, Dolby E, and Dolby Digital);
- Audio metadata insertion and up-conversion;
- SD memory card for graphic storage;
- DVI-D output;
- Supports closed captions;
- Dual Power Supply;
- Front and rear forced ventilation;
- Video and Audio Test Generator;
- Embedded Web Server (with snapshot).
The X85 is very convenient for control and management. It features dual network ports, one for control and monitoring, and the other for monitoring the transmission of MPEG-4 audio and video streams. It has a built-in web server, allowing management from any PC connected to the network. It can also be controlled and customized through Harris's network control panel, NUCLEUS. Additionally, it can be managed and controlled using Harris's CCS Navigator monitoring software.
The most interesting feature is its I-Wings function, which refers to the ability to fill in the black bars on either side of the screen with the input video signal when switching in high definition using the Pillar box method.