Compact 1RU frame, 8x SDI/CV (Auto Sensing inputs), with SDI and SXGA (1280 x 1024) high resolution outputs, alarms, tally/umd, ethernet and RS232/422 control, embedded audio metering and layout editing software included. X-View SD8 provides Genlock input and optional YUV or CV analogue output options available. X-View SD8 can be upgraded in terms of input channels by adding 4 channel input modules to provide 12 or 16 channels. X-View SD8 provides over 100 memory locations for custom layout patterns and features an auto cycler to change between layouts at predefined times to reduce image retention when using displays such as plasma screens for monitoring.