Evertz 7707GT15-W Option Card

The Evertz 7707GT15-W is a specialized video input option card designed for the Evertz 7700 series modular frame platform, focusing on the acquisition and processing of specific high-resolution computer video formats for broadcast and professional video environments. This card is engineered to accept inputs such as high-resolution RGB or DVI signals, commonly sourced from presentation laptops, graphics workstations, or data feeds, and convert them into a standardized, broadcast-compatible digital video stream that can be seamlessly integrated into a facility's routing, switching, and monitoring infrastructure. The "W" designation often indicates a particular model variant with specifications tailored for widescreen formats or specific resolution support, ensuring optimal handling of modern 16:9 and 16:10 computer resolutions. By providing a reliable, high-quality bridge between the computer and broadcast domains, this card enables facilities to incorporate vital non-SDI content—like PowerPoint presentations, broadcast graphics, or monitoring interfaces—directly into live productions and control room multi-viewers.

A core function of the card is to perform critical signal conditioning to meet broadcast standards. This includes advanced processing such as frame synchronization (genlock), which aligns the inherently asynchronous computer signal to the facility's master timing reference. This step is essential to prevent glitches, rolls, or tears when switching or combining the signal with other synchronized video sources. The card also handles automatic format detection, scaling to predetermined output resolutions, and color space conversion, ensuring the final output is stable, correctly proportioned, and color-accurate for downstream use. This level of processing transforms a volatile computer output into a rock-solid, professional video source suitable for demanding on-air applications.

As a hot-swappable module within the Evertz 7700 frame, the 7707GT15-W is built for reliability and ease of management in 24/7 operational environments. It provides comprehensive monitoring and control through the frame's system software, offering engineers real-time visibility into input status, signal parameters, and card health. The integration within the modular frame allows for centralized power, cooling, and control, simplifying infrastructure. For broadcasters, network operations centers, and command rooms, this card represents a vital integration tool, allowing them to future-proof their signal acquisition by cleanly and reliably incorporating the ever-present computer video source into a robust, professional-grade video pipeline.