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360
Systems’ Image Servers are a new generation of video server that
finally offers broadcast quality and reliability at a reasonable price.
Their extensive feature set makes them an excellent choice for VTR
replacement, satellite ingest, and as play to air servers. The Image
Server 2000 includes 3 video channels, and stores up to 170 hours of
MPEG-2 video on internal drives.
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Systems’ new Multi-Format Image Server combines MPEG-2, DV, and TARGA
graphics in one versatile box. In addition to the features offered by
the “2000”, you can import and play ganged key-and-fill graphics, plus
an MPEG-2 or DV stream, all at the same time.
Make The Transition to a Digital Plant
360
Systems' Image Servers ease the transition to digital broadcasting by
providing analog, digital, and IP personalities. SDI and composite
video interfaces are included, so it can fit seamlessly into an
existing analog facility, or become part of a new digital build-out.
You'll also get Gigabit Ethernet ports for world-wide connectivity.
With Image Servers, it's never necessary to add expensive A/D or D/A
converters; a full complement of premium-quality MPEG-2 codecs is
included as standard equipment.
All
Image Servers perform MXF-compatible file transfers over Gigabit
Ethernet, for compatibility with leading manufacturers. Now, a simple
network can FTP your program content across the hall or around the
globe at near-zero cost.
Now, Play DV and Graphics
With
the Multi-Format Image Server, you'll be able to play multiple file
formats, including DV video, full-screen graphics, ganged key-and-fill
material and animations?making it a multi-channel video server and a
still store. Now, create graphics with Photoshop® or After Effects®, or
edit video with Final Cut Pro®, Newscutter™ or XpressDV/Pro™, and FTP
your work to the Multi-Format Image Server for playout!
Drop-In VTR Replacement
The
Image Servers are a perfect replacement for popular VTRs, and save the
costs of tape, machine maintenance, and cassette prep. Its three output
channels can perform any combination of tasks at once—including playout
under automation, trimming, browsing, or manual playout from its GUI or
a Shot Box. Unlike a VTR, the Image Server can simultaneously record
and play a program, so you can set up broadcast time delays, or edit
highlights from an event while it’s being recorded. And its 12-hour
file length easily handles the longest projects. All popular serial
protocols are supported, so the Image Server will operate with the
controllers you already own.
Exceptional Storage Capacity
The
storage capacity of 360 Systems' Image Servers is scaleable to suit the
needs of both small and large users. They house four hard drives in its
compact enclosure, providing from 52 to 170 hours of storage at 12
Mb/sec. (Storage time is proportional at other video rates).
Image
Servers are an excellent choice for everything from caching satellite
feeds, playing graphics, or inserting commercials, at a fraction of the
cost of fibre channel storage. Image Servers include a RAID-5 disk
array for the highest level of security for stored content. By
spreading parity information across four drives it can keep the server
on-air, even if a drive should fail.
The biggest breakthrough with Image Server storage is the true cost of storage: Now, it’s even cheaper than tape.
Automation, Traffic and Billing
Image
Servers are used on-air with broadcast automation systems from market
leaders like Sundance Digital, DTG/Airo, Crispin Corporation, Florical,
Harris Automation, Leightronix, Nverzion, Parkervision, Tightrope,
Synergy Broadcast, and Hardata. These firms provide automation
solutions ranging from multi-channel broadcast systems, to affordable
products for public access and educational programming.
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Systems' new Advanced Playlisting program also provides basic
scheduling for applications that don't need a full automation system.
You can easily download your own daily schedules over Ethernet,
directly from your traffic computer.
With Advanced Playlisting, you can -
·Edit the list by adding breaks, pauses and skips.
·Auto-check for discrepancies with color coded error warnings that show missing media.
·Add GPI output commands to control external devices.
·Save multiple playlists directly on the Image Server.
·Schedule the start time of a play-to-air sequence.
And at the end of the day, Image Servers provide As-Run reports for reconciliation and billing.
Remote Controls
Many
desk-top controllers are available to provide instant replay and
transport control functions, as well as editing capabilities. Image
Servers operate with products from DNF Controls, BUF, Lance, Ash Vale
and Hi Tech. Command formats include VDCP, P2 and Odetics.
Additionally, Image Servers include six GPI ports so they can work with
push-button panels, or GPI-based equipment.
An Extended Feature Set as Standard Equipment
Image
Servers are available in both NTSC and PAL formats, and as standard
equipment include LTC and VITC time code, closed-captioning, VDCP, P2,
Odetics and GPI control.
Image
Servers use MPEG-2 as the primary file format. For acquisition, they
can operate in 4:2:2 Profile with data rates to 50 Mb/sec. Both I-frame
and long-GOP are supported, with a variety of choices for GOP length
and frame coding. In Main Profile, rates to 15 Mb/sec are available.
A Full Slate of Audio Features
Image
Servers include both analog and digital audio circuits as standard
equipment, making them a good fit in the transition to digital
broadcasting. Embedded audio is optional. All audio inputs and outputs
use gold XLR connectors, which can be configured for AES/EBU digital,
or +4 dBu balanced analog. In digital format, each video program has
four audio channels, while with analog I/O, two channels are available.
(AES signals carry two channels on each connector, and so have a
greater payload than analog audio.)
Image
Servers use 24-bit audio, and provide a 20 dB improvement in SNR (10
times) compared to older 16-bit systems. The design includes extras
like a sample-rate converter, input circuits with excellent hum and RF
rejection, and 20 dB of headroom. Plus, 360 Systems' Bit-for-Bit®
design guarantees that when a Dolby®-E or Dolby AC3 program is
recorded, it will play back perfectly.
On-Screen Graphic User Interface
Image
Servers include a full-featured Graphic User Interface (GUI), so
they're ready-to-use right out of the box. A broad range of tools let
you record, play, trim, and loop clips, as well as build and edit
playlists. Familiar VTR-style buttons and editing controls give the
Image Server a familiar look, while its display windows provide a clear
view of activity on all three channels. Keyboard shortcuts can be used
instead of the mouse, giving the Image Server exceptional speed in
production settings.
Applications include—
·Self-contained video recorder, and 3-channel playout server
· Play from any point in a file, even while it’s being recorded
· Edit and save program highlights, during recording
· “Prep station” for trimming and segmenting content
· Edit and save new clips and sub-clips from an original
· Create and edit playlists of any length
· Loop clips or playlists
· Gang-roll 2-channel key-and-fill graphics
Build Networked Broadcast Solutions with Gigabit Ethernet
Image
Servers move beyond traditional composite video and SDI connections for
transporting video. Now, transfers in MXF format over Gigabit Ethernet
move content over local networks, simplify machine-to-machine
transfers, and even make transfers across the country fast, and low in
cost.
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Systems’ IP network concept uses economical switches, routers, and
network attached storage to move broadcast content from ingest through
storage, editing, and play-to-air. And because our FTP transfers are
many times faster than base band, they save time and streamline
operations. By standardizing on MXF, the Image Server also shares files
with the widest range of products from industry leaders.
360 Systems Understands Broadcast Quality
360
Systems has over 34 years of experience designing and manufacturing
high quality equipment for broadcast and other mission-critical
applications. We understand quality and reliability, so we have paid
close attention to design issues like power, cooling, and protecting
stored data. Image Servers include alarms on key server components, and
when service is required, it’s easy to perform.
For
those applications where only full redundancy will do, 360 Systems
offers Image Servers in self-mirrored pairs that operate seamlessly
with conventional automation systems. Image Servers are so affordable
that the added reliability of mirrored servers makes more sense than
ever before.
360 Systems Delivers More
With
the advent of 360 Systems' Image Servers, it no longer makes sense to
pay high prices for earlier designs. 360 Systems’ new server technology
delivers outstanding performance, and an economic model that makes
sense. Image Servers cut operating costs for tape and machine
maintenance, and save time by smoothing work flow.
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Features
· Cost-effective VTR replacement with 9-pin serial control
· Simultaneous playback of three video streams, or play two video streams while recording a third.
· Play from the same file being recorded, for time-delayed broadcasts
· Includes SDI and composite video ports—no extra A/D or D/A converters needed.
· Includes AES/EBU digital and balanced analog audio capability
· Four audio channels for each video stream (AES/EBU)
· MXF file transfers over Gigabit Ethernet
· Four internal drives store up to 100 hours at 12 Mb/sec.
· RAID-5 drive array enhances security of program material
· Industry-standard MPEG-2 coding from 2 to 50 Mb/second
· Bit-for-Bit® audio recording supports Dolby®-E and Dolby® AC-3
· LTC and VITC time code
· Closed-captioning
· Frame-accurate head and tail trim tools
· Make sub-clips from edited originals
· Playlisting—build, edit, name, and save multiple playlists
· Import and play DV-format video over Ethernet
· Import and play TARGA graphics with ganged key-and-fill
· Operates with leading automation systems
· Operates with P2, Odetics, VDCP or GPI remote control panels
· On-screen graphic user interface for local control of video channels
· Fault monitoring of drives, system, fans, and power supply
· Reliable Linux® operating system
· Only 3½” (88mm) of rack space
· Built-in CD-ROM drive for easy software upgrades
· 33 years experience building high reliability products
for television and radio broadcasting
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