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Ideal for demanding, industrial-strength multimedia applications, Harmony PCI cards
provide robust, multi-channel MPEG-2 decoding. With high-quality, 256-color on-screen
display, Harmony enables you to overlay graphics or text on video footage with varying
levels of transparency and composite. And with genlocked AV input, you can smoothly
switch between live video and MPEG files.
Harmony PCI Cards
Harmony cards offer a wide range of scalable and adaptable features, including NTSC/PAL
transcoding and Dolby Digital™ output, making them ideal for looping, scheduled, or on-
demand video applications. With a proven track record of reliability and unparalleled per-
formance, Harmony cards are perfect for video professionals who want peak performance
and ease of integration.
Both Windows and Linux drivers are available for Harmony cards, along with an extensive
C or Visual Basic programming library. Sample source code and function calls are included
to accelerate the development of advanced digital video playback applications.
Models
Harmony 2ES PCI Card
Engineered for easy integration and guaranteed performance, the Harmony 2ES PCI Card
provides two independent output channels and allows digital content to be overlaid on vid-
eo, with seamless switching between MPEG and live content. The Harmony 2ES provides
greater flexibility and control than consumer video cards, including higher channel density
per PCI slot and lower cost per channel in multi-channel systems.
Harmony 4ES PCI Card
Featuring four independent output channels for component, RGB, S-video, or composite
output, and Dolby Digital audio, the Harmony 4ES PCI Card delivers industrial-strength
MPEG-2 decoding. With the Harmony 4ES, you can operate multiple boards in one server,
integrate high-quality video and graphics with transparency, and reduce the cost per chan-
nel in multi-channel systems.
Harmony 4ES
Applications
Events and Entertainment
Healthcare
Hospitality
Retail

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Technical Specifications
Support
When you purchase digital signage solu-
tions from Focus Enhancements, you not
only receive reliable products that deliver
superior performance every day, but you
also receive unconditional service and
support from a team of seasoned video
professionals. All products are backed by
comprehensive warranties and optional
support contracts that cover installation,
training, 24/7 phone support, and prior-
ity parts replacement.
Consultation
With extensive experience in design-
ing, configuring, and integrating digital
signage solutions for leading organiza-
tions around the world, the Focus team
can help you select the right products for
your needs. If you have special require-
ments, solution consultation and custom
configuration services are available.
MODELS Harmony 2ES Harmony 4ES
Video Output Component (YPbPr)
RGB (sync on green)
S-video
Composite
Audio Output Balanced or unbalanced analog audio
Dolby Digital audio
Stereo PCM audio via S/PDIF
Video Standards NTSC/PAL (automatic transcoding)
Decompression MPEG-1 ISO 1172 and MPEG-2 ISO1 3818 audio, video bit streams
Decodes main profile at main level MPEG-2 streams
Decodes transport and program streams, elementary audio and video
streams, and unencrypted DVD files (.vob)
Chip Set Sigma EM8471
On-Screen Display 256-color (8-bit)
16-level adjustable transparency
Video Switching Switch any combination of channels to an external audio/video source
A/V Breakout 25-pin D-sub, analog stereo audio via dual 3.5mm jacks and S/PDIF
digital audio output
Software Options Complete C or Visual Basic programming library with sample source
code and function calls
Complete serial command library (RS-232) and ability to be controlled
over a standard network
Minimum System Requirements Operating System: Linux, Windows
Processor: Intel or AMD-based 600 MHz/equivalent (1 GHz or higher
recommended)
Memory: 256MB PC-100 (PC-133 recommended)
Hard Disk: Ultra ATA/66 or higher