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CENTRIO 


Scalable Multiviewer Solution for the Platinum Router 

FEATURES 

Today's multiformat, multi-resolution, multichannel broadcast environments present a new 

set of challenges in video and audio monitoring. CENTRIO is a breakthrough 

multi-image processor built to streamline today’s complex A/V monitoring workflow and 

make complicated installations a thing of the past. Combining superior graphics, an 

industry-proven architecture and optional integrated test and measurement tools, 

CENTRIO is a landmark development in multiviewer design and value. With multi-image 

processing, routing, superior graphics, and an unrivaled monitoring toolkit all in one 

chassis, CENTRIO delivers a lower cost solution, simpler system design and a more 

efficient use of space for broadcast multivideo, audio monitoring, and master control in 

facilities and trucks. 

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▪ Up to 512 inputs (HD, SD, Analog, Audio, Fiber) 

▪ Outputs up to 64 discrete displays 

▪ Available in 4 chassis sizes (5RU, 9RU, 15RU, 28RU) 

▪ Full alarming on audio, video and metadata 

▪ Scrolling PiPs 

▪ Overlapping PiPs 

▪ Onscreen control 

▪ CC presence and text 

▪ VChip identifiers 

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▪ Teletext capabilities 

▪ Clocks and timers 

▪ Aspect ratio markers 

▪ Audio meters and phase 

▪ Rules Designer – Automated action responses 

▪ Optional test and measurement windows (fully internal) 

▪ VNC Client capable 

▪ RSS Support 

▪ Built-in backgrounds 

PRODUCT DETAILS 

▪ Ability to control the router 

Hardware 

The CENTRIO multiviewer is an output module that is added to the 5, 9, 15 and 28RU Harris® 

Platinum chassis. The chassis has multiple input modules — auto-detecting HD/SD, analog and video, 

as well as a variety of audio cards. 

CENTRIO has access to the entire signal matrix in the Platinum frame and can process any group of 32 

baseband signals at any one time. Depending on the size of the frame, up to 16 CENTRIO modules can 

be placed in one chassis. Each CENTRIO is capable of driving two DVI-I outputs or four SDI outputs. As 

an example a full 28RU chassis would be able to have 512 input signals and be able to drive 64 

independent HD-SDI monitors. 

The Platinum family of routers also has redundant crosspoint modules, redundant power supplies, 

redundant resource cards, and tie-line capabilities to increase the number of inputs that CENTRIO can 

access. 

As an output module, CENTRIO can be added to existing Platinum routers in the field, and be part of a 

system that has the multiviewer, video router and audio router in one frame. CENTRIO also can reside in 

a frame with just CENTRIO output modules and be used exclusively as a multiviewer with inputs 

received from any router or distribution upstream. 

Each CENTRIO occupies four slots in the output section of the Platinum frame. The 5RU has eight 

output slots, the 9RU has 16 slots, the 15RU has 32 and the 28RU has 64 output slots. 

Control 

There are a number of options for controlling CENTRIO. 

Layout Designer (PC-based setup software) is used to create the layouts by arranging the PiPs on a 

screen, assigning alarm rules, selecting the resolution and developing the appearance of the screen that 

the user wishes to have. It can also be used to control the onscreen mouse remotely. 

The Harris® NUCLEUS control panel, built-in Web application or the built-in onscreen control are other 

methods of control. 

Additionally, with the onscreen mouse the user will be able to call up a test and measurement PiP (video 

window in the layout on screen), as well as signal information, or be able to change specific sources to 

any PiP in a layout. CENTRIO also has complete support for CCS, NUCLEUS and SNMP control clients. 



CENTRIO is CCS-compliant, and can be seamlessly tied together with CCS Navigator. CENTRIO and 

Navigator can generate alarm conditions and respond to system events. Additionally, both have a rules 

engine and can collaborate over CCS. CENTRIO also is able to control PC-based devices. The VNC 

capabilities in CENTRIO allow a client to view and control the other devices. This is activated by simply 

putting the on-screen mouse on top of the VNC window and clicking. The VNC window can be viewed at 

full screen or at PiP size with the CENTRIO on-screen mouse now operating as the device mouse over 

the PiP. 

CENTRIO Design and Flexibility 

Design 

Simplified system design was a core consideration for CENTRIO — it is available either as a standalone 

multiviewer (input modules and CENTRIO multiviewers) or combined with the Platinum router (input 

modules, output modules and CENTRIO multiviewers). Each CENTRIO multiviewer has access to every 

video and audio input within the Platinum frame. As the number of signals in a facility grows, additional 

input modules are easily added — CENTRIO can accommodate from eight to 512 inputs in a single 

chassis. 

The rugged design of the system with a solid state drive and built-in redundancy make it ideal for Control 

Room applications as well as OB truck operation. 

Flexibility 

Due to the flexibility of the design for CENTRIO systems, CENTRIO can be customized to fit the needs 

for a required application. The systems can be hybrid (multiviewer, video router and audio router in one 

frame) or they can be exclusively multiviewers. In all cases, the systems consist of inputs and outputs. 

For example, a 72 input 5RU CENTRIO multiviewer would consist of the following components: 

Part No. Description 



1 x PM-FR-5 5RU Platinum Frame 

9 x PM-HS-IB HD/SD Inputs 

1 x PM-72x64-3G5 5RU X-point 64x72 

2 x CEN-OUT CENTRIO 

This system would have connectivity for 72 3Gb/s, HD or SD inputs that can be displayed on either four 

DVI or eight SDI screens. The input modules can be replaced with audio input modules for discrete audio 

capabilities or with fiber input modules in the field as needed. 

CENTRIO Graphics 

Award-winning Harris® Inscriber® graphics are built right in, powering customizable, state-of-the-art 

image layouts. Layouts can be customized for each output using sharp, striking visual elements that 

result in a more effective, efficient control environment. 

These high-quality graphical elements, combined with the monitoring and alarming capabilities, enable 

quicker response times, preprogrammed reactions, and faster access to video and audio references. 

The advanced CENTRIO graphics engine drives multiple screens at independent resolutions with 

independent layouts. 

CENTRIO Display 

To maximize a facility’s display potential, CENTRIO drives multiple displays with varying resolutions. By 

driving up to 32 independent DVI outputs or 64 independent HD-SDI outputs from one chassis, 

CENTRIO is an ideal solution for controlling multiple wall applications in multiple rooms, in multiple 

layouts. 

CENTRIO Monitoring 

CENTRIO provides unprecedented access to a vast toolset that enables users to have more information 

at a glance and more control at their fingertips so they can respond faster to operational needs. 

CENTRIO goes well beyond traditional offerings by supplying built-in test and measurement capabilities, 



user rules creation (Rules Designer) on-screen control, Virtual Network Connection capabilities, RSS 

feed display and programmable events. 

Since CENTRIO resides within the Platinum framework, users get unmatched multi-image processing, 

and an unsurpassed level of confidence that comes with using a world-class router. 

The design of CENTRIO makes it the ideal tool to monitor system quality and provide control and facility 

system management. CENTRIO has the ability to access every video and audio input within a facility — 

simplifying the system design. This integration of functionality delivers a powerful solution that 

streamlines even the most complex monitoring applications: 

• Reduces cabling requirements — CENTRIO is in the router and uses the existing router fabric to 

connect to all signals in the system. 

• Simplifies expandability — add another CENTRIO module to the output to increase the number of 

processed images 

• Reduces the rack unit requirements of most systems — no need to use rack space with separate 

image processors fed from distribution amplifiers 

More Tools, More Control 

CENTRIO provides immediate access to a vast set of onboard tools. Industry-leading capabilities like 

PiP-crawl, onscreen control, and the user-accessible Rules Designer enable the viewing of more 

information — and provide the unprecedented ability to control and respond to the system. 

The unique CENTRIO design goes beyond traditional multi-image processors by providing built-in video 

and audio test and measurement capabilities as well as VNC control and RSS display. With CENTRIO, 

users can utilize PiP-crawl to cycle through all of the router inputs on one screen. Not only can alarm 

conditions be modified, but users can also create their own — customizing the system to their specific 

installation needs. 

The following actions can be taken from any alarm: 

Change Layout 

Change PiP Source 

Counter Reset 

Counter Start 

Counter Stop 

Fire Global Event 

Fire GPO 

Fire Layout Event 

Log Message 

Make PiP Full Screen 

Router Switch 

Send Email 

Send SMS Txt Msg 

Set InfoPanel Alarm State 

Set Label Text 

Set PiP Alarm State 

Set Tally Alarm State 

Set Window Alarm State 

Show Message Box 

Show Waveform 



Video and Audio Configuration 



IMAGES/DIAGRAMS 

Back Panel 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. 

Output 2 DVI-I outputs 

4 SDI outputs 

2 AES audio outputs 

Control and Interface 2 Ethernet ports 

6 USB ports 

Serial port and breakout cable with 2 RS-232 and 2 RS-232/422 connections for 

tally and UMD 



Input Modules 

Auto detecting HD/SD input module 

SD input module 

Fiber input module 

Analog input module 

Balanced AES audio input module 

Unbalanced AES audio input module 

Stereo input module 

Redundant Hot-Swappable Modules 

Power supplies 

X-point modules 

Resource modules 

CENTRIO output modules 

Input/Output modules 

ALARMS 

DETECTORS ACTIONS 

Video 

Format Change 

SD EDH Error 

Loss of Video 

Video Freeze 

Video Black 

Audio 

Audio Channel Missing 

Audio Channel Peak 

Audio Channel Low 

Audio Channel Silence 

Audio Group 1 Missing 




Audio Format Change 

Dolby® E Program Change 

Metadata 

CC Missing 

CC Not Updating 

Change Layout 

Change PiP Source 

Counter Reset 

Counter Start 

Counter Stop 

Fire Global Event 

Fire GPO 

Fire Layout Event 

Log Message 

Make PiP Full Screen 

Router Switch 

Send Email 


Set InfoPanel Alarm State 

Set Label Text 

Set Pip Alarm State 

Set Tally Alarm State 

Set Window Alarm State 


Show Waveform 



CC Not Valid 

VChip Mismatch 

Teletext Missing 

Teletext Not Updating 

Teletext Not Valid 

VITC Missing 

WSS Missing 

WSS Format change 

AFD Missing 

AFD Format Change 

Timelines 

Counter Alert 

Counter Blink 

Counter End 

Miscellaneous 

GPI 

Specific Crosspoint 

Specific Source 

SNMP Virtual GPI 

Global 

Any Alarm 

Any Video Triggered 

Any Audio Triggered 

GLOBAL ALARMS 

Detectors Actions 

VGPI /SNMP 

GPI 

GLOBAL EVENTS 

Actions 

Change Layouts 

Fire GPO 

Log Message 

Router Switch 

Send Email 


Change Layout 

Fire GPO 

Log Message 

Router Switch 

Send Email 






Electrical 

Redundant Power Supply (optional) 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz 

Power Consumption 255 W

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