Barco S3-4K Video Processor – Screen Management System

The updated S3 Tri-combo Gen 2 configuration features all Generation 2 input and output cards adding more 4K60 capacity over a single cable while retaining its segment leading fourteen ins and fourteen outs from the previous configurations. Under the hood it boasts the same processing features, image quality, flexibility and durability as the whole Event Master Family. It comes with the unique feature of expansion linking including its actual link.

Our S3 are configured as follows:-

• Link Card
• VPU Card
• VPU Card
• 1 x Gen 2 HDMI Input Card
• 1 x Gen 2 Displayport Input Card (1.2)
• 1 x Gen 2 Tricombo Input Card
• 1 x Gen 2 HDMI 2.0 Output Card
• 1 x Gen 2 Displayport Output Card (1.2)
• 1 x Gen 2 HDMI Output Multiviewer Card

In short: all the tools you need to create a stunning live experience, in a single compact and roadworthy housing.

Powerful features, easy operation

• Pre-loaded with six I/O cards
• Interlinking of S3-4K chassis allows expansion of inputs, outputs or layers
• Manage all version of the system with the cross-platform Event Master Toolset
• Serviceable in the field and ready for future signal interfaces
• Optional redundant power supplies for maximum peace of mind
• Projection blend and Native Test Pattern support
• LED Custom format and Native Test Pattern support

General specifications

Model

NGS-3U

Live effects canvas

10 to 160 Megapixels PVW/PGM
40 to 320 Megapixels PGM only
80 to 640 Megapixels @30p and PGM only
Native resolution background mixer per screen canvas
Use multiple video backgrounds without the use of layers

Video inputs

1 to 24 inputs cards
4 – 128 FHD / 2 – 48 4K/UHD30 inputs
2 – 40 4K/UHD60 inputs
SDI: 4 to 96 SD/HD/3G and/or 2 to 40 6G/12G/2Si
HDMI 2.0: 4 to 96 (600MHz max) >8/10/12Bit 4:4:4
DisplayPort 1.2: 4 to 96 (660 MHz max) >8/10/12 Bit 4:4:4

Video outputs

1 to 24 output cards
4 to 144 FHD / 4 – 96 4K/UHD30 outputs
2 to 48 4K/UHD outputs
SDI: 4 to 96 SD/HD/3G and/or 2 to 48 6G/12G/2Si
HDMI 2.0: 4 to 96 (600MHz max) >8/10/12Bit 4:4:4
DisplayPort 1.2: 4 to 96 (660 MHz max) >8/10/12 Bit 4:4:4

Genlock

Analog reference input/loop on BNC connectors;
Tri-level and Blackburst at SD and tri-level at HD
S3D Sync: 4x input Din connector, 2x output Din connector*

Program output

Up to 32 program outputs on one or several Screens
Data double and AOI per output, blend curves independent per edge of output
Configure creative screen systems with single screens, tiled/blended widescreens
Grouped connectors for legacy connections like Quad SDI and 2Si SDI

Scaled Aux outputs

• All functions for all resolutions:
  • Use Inputs and outputs for standard videowall scaling matrix functionality
  • Scale any HD to UHD/4K source to any size Super AUX Screen
  • Does not use layers or canvas resource
  • Rotate output 90 degrees for Portrait screen layouts
  • Input and Output colour, brightness and contrast correction per input and output

• All figures below @HD60FPS
  • 4 to 144 Inputs in steps of 4 or 6
  • 4 to 144 Outputs in steps of 4 or 6
  • 1 to 144 individual HD screens with Full Screen content
• All figures below @4K30FPS
  • 2 to 80 Inputs in steps of 2 or 4
  • 4 to 96 Outputs in steps of 4 or 6
  • 1 to 96 individual HD screens with Full Screen content

• All figures below @4K60FPS
  • 2 to 40 Input in steps of 2
  • 2 to 48 outputs in steps of 2
  • 1 to 48 individual HD/4K30 screens
  • 1 – 48 single 4K screens to a single 98 304 x 2 160 Super Screen

Mixers

Independent layer transitions or full Preview/Program transition
4 to 64 FHD Picture In Picture
2 to 32 4K30 Picture In Picture
1 to 16 UHD/4K Picture In Picture
Flexible layer allocation per Screen

Still stores

Up to 100 HD or 25 UHD, depending on the import file size

Layer effects

• Borders (hard, soft, halo) and drop shadows
• Color effects
• Strobe, H&V flip
• Luma, chroma and Cut/Fill keys (not all modes support keying)
• PIP moves via Keyframes

Optional preview

Standard output card doubles as dedicated hardware
Multiviewer functionality with >64 windows in one output
Flexible user-definable layouts
1 x 4K/UHD or 4 x FHD Outputs
> 4 x Independent channels
I/O from the local frame is shown in the local frame*
4 x HDMI for Multiviewer (165 MHz max) or 1X HDMI 2.0 for MVR @ 4K60p

Multiviewer

• Flexible user-definable layouts
• Monitor all Inputs and Outputs, including Preview and Aux
• Two outputs
• Dedicated hardware same as E2 Event Master Processor

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