It happens at times that we get wedged while seeking a reliable medium to switch more than dual HDMI sources to our High Definition display. Probably to get to the bottom of this hitch and help us just do it smoothly, KanexPro has announced their latest CubeUp 4×1 switcher with built-in 2D to 3D converter. The new all-in-one solution now enables users to conveniently switch four HDMI sources such as satellite box, media PC, Blu-ray player or a game console to their HD display. By playing on this much-needed peripheral, users will also be allowed to subsequently convert the content from their 2D sources to 3D â thereby making it feasible to view it on televisions that are 3D-enabled and 3D based DLP projectors and monitors.
Features
Designed with a simple layout, the switcher comes integrated with real-time hardware conversion for 2D content to 3D during playback. The device not only simplifies the entire experience through an easy to use interface, but also aggrandizes the performance by the virtue of its built-in scaler for provisioning 2D formats and automatic video enhancement. By using the remote or touch of a button, users can seamlessly bring adjustments to 3D viewing parameters such as scaling mode and depth mode.
This allows for the smooth change from sources like cable boxes, Blu-ray players, desktops or set-top boxes to 3D format for an enhanced user experience. The simple device also enables to upscale 480p content to full high definition 1080p with considerably boosted resolution and frame rate. Perfect for environments where HD switching and 2D to 3D signal conversion is required, the CubeUp further lends support to the unique Pass-through mode â the feature that makes it possible to watch the original videos without any conversion.
Specifications
Integrated with the seamless ability to convert 2D content into 3D, the new CubeUp 4x1switcher confirms to High Speed HDMI Specifications rendering Deep Color, all HDCP repeater requirements and loss audio formats. With dimensions that come around 7.0â x 2.7â x 9.0â, the system can be conveniently carried while its support for 1080p/12-bit deep color enhances the experience. Under image enhancement, the device incorporates image sharpening â spatial adaptive, bad light correction â region adaptive, and adaptive edge enhancement.
Thereâs also Noise Reduction Mechanism which trims down compression arti-facts and filters random noise. The 2.5oz switcher features a manual button for depth adjustment of 3D content and lends extended support to data rates to 2.75Gbps. At the same time, thereâs a 5VDC external power supply which makes everything simpler. However, users are required to have Active Shutter Glasses for viewing 3D content.
High points
1: Designed for environments such as classrooms, home-theater, medical imaging, corporate boardrooms and lecture halls, the highly functional KanexPro HDMI Switcher capably transforms 2D content to 3D content with utmost efficiency. Augmenting the performance bar is the built-in scaler that puts forth up-scaling of DVD quality video to 1080p resolution.
2: Integrated support for Pass-through mode â The switcher from KanexPro enables a hassle-free viewing experience by taking advantage of this unique feature. If the source device sends videos that are in 2D/3D format, the feature-loaded converter takes minimal time and smoothly passes it through the HDMI output. To notify, all of this is executed without any processing which enables users to watch their original videos without conversion.
3: Support for 2D-3D conversion mode â With 2D-3D conversion mode, the device not only helps users convert their content at their fingertips, but also ascertains high quality viewing. In 2D-3D conversion mode, the integrated Smart Module can capably receive a 2D video input from any of your HDMI sources. Be it a Blu-ray player, set-top boxes, desktops, DVD players or any other consumer electronic device, the CubeUp helps receive a 2D input from them. After which, based on the advanced algorithms, the system enables the most efficient 2D to 3D conversion to send forth to a 3D ready projector, monitor or HDTV.
4: Compliance with HDMI1.4a & 3D video format â To render a complete, high performance user experience, the HD switcher has been designed to comply with the High Speed Specifications and all HDCP repeater requirements.
Low points
Since the product has not been reviewed by us, it may be a bit too difficult for us to comment on its low points, if any exists.
Price
The new KanexPro CubeUp HDMI Switcher for 2D to 3D Conversion comes with a price tag that reads about $399.
