The Evertz 7707ADVR-HD is a specialized input option card designed for integration into Evertz's modular 7700 series frames, expanding the system's capability to accept and process high-resolution analog computer video (RGBHV) and DVI signals alongside keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) extension functionality. This card serves a critical role in broadcast master control rooms, command and control centers, and other professional environments where signals from computer workstations, servers, or graphics PCs need to be brought into a centralized routing and monitoring infrastructure. It digitizes high-bandwidth analog RGBHV signals (up to UXGA 1600x1200) and/or digital DVI signals, converting them into a standardized digital format (typically HD-SDI or 3G-SDI) that can be seamlessly routed, switched, and distributed alongside other video sources within the Evertz ecosystem. This integration ensures that critical computer desktops, data visualizations, and GUI applications can be displayed on broadcast monitors, multi-viewers, or large-screen displays with minimal latency and high fidelity.

Beyond simple format conversion, the card's KVM extension capability is a powerful feature. It allows the keyboard, video, and mouse signals from a source computer to be transmitted over long distances—via coaxial or fiber cable—to a remote user station. This enables operators in a central control room to interact with computers located in distant equipment racks or data centers as if they were directly connected, consolidating hardware and improving operational efficiency. The card typically handles the video conversion and embeds the USB HID (Human Interface Device) data for keyboard and mouse into the same signal path or a separate data channel. This integration is managed through the Evertz frame's backplane and software, providing a unified control interface for both the video routing and the KVM extension parameters.

As a modular card, the 7707ADVR-HD exemplifies the flexibility and scalability of the Evertz 7700 platform. It slides into a single slot in a frame, drawing power and system control from the backplane. This modular approach allows facilities to mix and match different input, output, and processing cards to build a custom signal management solution tailored to their exact needs. The card is engineered for the reliability demanded by 24/7 broadcast operations, with robust circuitry and support for features like input cable equalization to compensate for long cable runs. By providing a bridge between the world of computer graphics and professional broadcast video, the Evertz 7707ADVR-HD card is an essential component for modern facilities that rely on a hybrid of traditional video and computer-based sources.