Magni 4004, 4004S & 4005
Manufacturer
Magni Systems, USA
Date
1988
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
ISA, video slot
    genlockable video graphics encoder
  • 4004 NTSC, 4005 PAL
  • extremely clean and reliable, broadcast quality device for overlaying titles and graphics with the Amiga
  • built-in system timing and controlled signal edges assure excellent performance upstream or downstream of the switcher
  • four genlocking modes
    • sync and burst lock - output video is referenced to the incoming video
    • burst lock - for editing systems that need to maintain correct SC/H phasing
    • sync lock - for laying computer graphics over a monochrome signal
    • internal reference
  • black burst generator
  • video mixer - capable of manual, automatic or software controlled transitions
  • adjustable fade rate, fade level, key level, key normal / invert, quick fade and auto fade to video or to graphics
  • consists of two cards, connected to each other with ribbon cables
    • Video Interface - goes to the video slot, the remote control box attaches to its DB25 connector
    • Encoder / Genlock - installs into an XT slot (takes power only), the breakout cable with four BNC connectors attaches to its DB9 port
  • uses the 4 bit digital signals of the video slot instead of the analog RGB signal other genlocks use - the board recreates the RGB signal on its own ensuring to meet all broadcast standards
  • requires modification for A3000 compatibility
  • optional Magni 4010 remote control box
    inputs / outputs
  • Magni 4004 & 4005:
    • Composite Video In
    • Composite Video Out
    • External Key In
    • Key Out / Preview Out / Black Burst Out - the selection is made by jumpers
  • Magni 4004S:
    • Composite Video In
    • S-VHS Out (Amiga graphics only)
    • Composite Video Out (Amiga + video)
    • External Key In
Photos
Magni Systems Magni 4004, 4004S & 4005 - Magni 4005 Video Interface front side
Magni 4005 Video Interface, front side
Magni Systems Magni 4004, 4004S & 4005 - Magni 4005 Video Interface back side
Magni 4005 Video Interface, back side
Magni Systems Magni 4004, 4004S & 4005 - Magni 4005 Encoder card front side
Magni 4005 Encoder card, front side
Magni Systems Magni 4004, 4004S & 4005 - Magni 4005 Encoder card back side
Magni 4005 Encoder card, back side
Magni Systems Magni 4004, 4004S & 4005 - Magni 4004 Video Interface front side
Magni 4004 Video Interface, front side
Magni Systems Magni 4004, 4004S & 4005 - Magni 4004 Encoder card front side
Magni 4004 Encoder card, front side
Manual
Driver / Installation Disk