BRAM Technologies Catalog 2014-2015

Table
of contents
BRAM Technologies Solutions ....................................3
playout Automation .......................................................4
AutoPlay 1 .............................................................................................................4
AutoPlay 3 .............................................................................................................5
AutoPlay 5 .............................................................................................................6
AutoPlay 7 .............................................................................................................8
NewsAir Module .................................................................................................11
VideoArchive .......................................................................................................11
newsroom .........................................................................13
NewsHouse ..........................................................................................................13
slow motion replay .......................................................16
TimeRunnerSE HD ...............................................................................................16
multi-channel recording ............................................18
SerialCam SD/HD .................................................................................................18
TimeDelay ............................................................................................................20
broadcast graphics .......................................................21
TitleStation 1/3 ....................................................................................................21
System Monitoring and Control Recording ........22
ScreenBox ............................................................................................................22
AirMonitor ...........................................................................................................23
SystemMonitor ....................................................................................................25
Hardware ..........................................................................26
Azimuth ................................................................................................................26

BRAM Technologies
Solutions
BRAM Technologies (BRoadcast Automation Technologies) is
the leading provider of high-quality and cost-effective adaptive
products and automation solutions for multi-channel ingest,
archive and TV playout management.
Founded in 2009 by the experts in television broadcast industry,
the BRAM Technologies company has rapidly grown keeping with
pace with the latest trends in hardware and software manufacture.
More than 15 years experience allows us to realize the projects of
any budget and complexity - from digital archive to a multi-channel
broadcasting studio. Over the past years, we have become the
trusted partner to more than 700 broadcasting companies in Russia and CIS.
Under the BRAM Technologies’ support program all the customers are provided with high-quality, almost a
lifetime technical assistance. Our technical specialists are ready 24/7 to make necessary changes and adapt
the systems to deliver new opportunities for enriched workflow.
BRAM Technologies does its best to help customers benefit by integrating innovative tapeless broadcasting
technology.
Broadcast Automation
Broadcast Automation solutions of BRAM
Technologies allows to create highly efficient
workflow, connect the main production services
and build a digital tapeless production and
broadcasting technology.
Our playout automation systems are built on
scalable storage platforms and support capacity
requirements of any production environment. An
integrated graphics tools allow to create branded
SD and HD TV channels. With powerful channel-ina-box
capabilities, you get operational reliability
and ease of use, wide opportunities and low cost,
open architecture and flexibility in configuring.
Live & Sports Playout
BRAM Technologies company offers high-tech
systems for synchronous multi-channel ingest and
slow motion replay during live events, sports and
TV shows broadcasting. Multi-server configuration
gives the capability to extend to unlimited number
of input and output channels. The solutions can be
used in TV studios or in the field.
Simple and reliable systems allows to decrease
time and labor costs in the most critical branches
of Live and sports TV production.
News Production
Our end-to-end newsroom solutions are aimed
to create high-technology environment for news
production and playout. The systems allow
connecting all operations stages. Open, modular,
fast systems with ability to check each production
stage significantly improve the efficiency of news
production workflow.
Multi-Channel Monitoring
The main point in organization of reliable
broadcast is playout monitoring and control.
BRAM Technologies solutions allow control
recording and displaying of audio/video channels
on high-resolution monitors, as well as displaying
additional data (video materials, audio indicators,
text data, GPI and Tally indicators, clocks).
Formed log-files contains all the information about
system status, configuration changings and errors.
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AutoPlay 1
multi-channel system
The entry-level all-in-one automation system with
advanced functional features offers multi-channel
broadcast with capability to control a built-in video
server, broadcast graphics subsystem and a wide
range of studio equipment.
Features
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On-air control of video server and built-in
switcher
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On-air control of VCRs and external switchers
(Leitch/Harris, Profitt, Les, Kramer, TeleView)
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Two channels of graphics for all playlist events
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Standby clip technology
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Local and network operation of on-air, ingest and
graphics composing modules
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Local and network operation of on-air playlists
ads blocks, recording sheets and production modules
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Support of various ingest types in one recording
sheet
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Visual configuration of the entire system with a
graphical representation of the components
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Graphics templates can use live video, video files,
images, text, key-frame animation
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Advanced playout features:
- Ability to manually disconnect control station
leaving video server to continue playback
- Ability to continue playback from video servers
even if the control module is disconnected due to
the network failure
- Recovery of on-air control at any network
workplace
- Edit of all events settings, including those on-air
Functions
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Multi-channel broadcasting
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Automated execution of two-level hierarchic on-air
playlist
- Clips and blocks playback from the video server
- Frame accurate VTRs playback
- Control of various types of built-in or external switchers
- Logos and graphics overlay
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Automated insertion of the advertising and
information blocks into a retransmission signal on time or
by an external GPI/DTMF control signal
Application
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Multi-channel playout automation
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Insertion of the advertizing and information blocks
into a signal retransmitted
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Advanced playlists features:
- Editing of on-air playlists
- Loading of the next playlist without stopping the
current one
- Playlist looping mode
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Advanced GPI / DTMF control signals operations:
- Programming of “special” actions in playlist on the
control signals
- Setting up fixed delay for the actions on control
signals
- Ignoring of the control signals that does not get to
the set time intervals
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Open format of playlists and reports for
integration with media planning systems
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Creation of complete or partial copies of on-air
playlist on videotape
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Ability to share between departments the
processes of media production for playout
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Automated media ingest on the schedule
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Media ingest with RS422 deck’s control or manually
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Broadcast graphics linked to the air’s playlist events or
controled independently
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Computer graphics (CG) playout on-line or in graphic
playlist mode
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Automated dynamic graphics playout (clock,
temperature…)
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As run logging
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AutoPlay 3
advanced playout system
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All-in-one automation system:
• Integrated Azimuth video server
• Integrated database
• Integrated audio/video Live Switcher
• Built-in subsystem to control external devices
• Built-in broadcast graphics system
• Built-in HD/SD Up/Down converter for each input
and output channel and IP streaming
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Playout:
• SD: 720х576, 50i, video PAL/YUV/SDI, audio AA/
AES/SDI Emb.
• HD: 1920х1080, 50i, video HD-SDI,
audio HD-SDI Emb./AES
• IP: MPEG4 part 10 (H.264)/ MPEG2
• Monitoring of videoserver inputs/outputs by IP
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Automatic execution of two-level Air playlist with
the following features:
• Clips and blocks playback from the videoserver
• Media playback from VTR
• Live clips with control of external Air switcher
• Live clips with the use of Live Switcher (passthrough
mode)
• Playback of files that are in process of capture,
import
• Secondary events execution: graphics overlay,
GPI signals output, main event recording
• Multiple channel output from single playlist with
trascoding: HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HD-IP, SD-IP channels
in various combinations
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Advanced videoserver control features:
• Control of several playback channels from single
client module
• Local and network operation of all client
modules
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Ability to manually disconnect control station
leaving video server to continue playback
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Ability to continue playback from video servers
even if the control module is disconnected due to
the network failure
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Standby clip technology
Functions
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Multi-channel playout automation
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Multi-channel recording to server in various modes
(including TimeDelay technology)
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Broadcast graphics with link to the main playlist and
without by means of built-in graphics system
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HD/SD Up/Down converting by each input and output
channel
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Application
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Multi-channel playout automation
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News blocks playback
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Insertion of the advertizing and information blocks
into a signal retransmitted
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Control modules recovery at any network
workstation
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Advanced playlists operations:
• Editing of on-Air playlists
• Manual or automatic adding of the next playlist
without stopping the current one
• Editing of all primary and secondary events
(including on-Air) properties
• Playlist looping mode
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Advanced operation with external control GPI/
DTMF/SCTE-104 signals
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Open format of reports for integration with
media planning systems
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Creation of Air playlist backup copy on the tape
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As run log report for each Air channel
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Possibility to export log reports to files of
spreadsheet formats
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Storage
• Meta data storage in database
• Manual/automatic files import/export of AVI,
OMF, MOV, MXF, DV, DIFF, M2V formats with
automatic control
• Support of DV/ DVCAM/ DVCPRO/ DVCPRO50/
DVCPROHD, MPEG2 I-Frame & IBP SD & HD
codecs, operation with XDCAM EX 35, XDCAM
422/50 profiles
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Metadata storage in multi-user database with quick
search and access
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System as run logging with set level of deteils
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Users and groups rights for mediadata and its
operation access management
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AutoPlay 5
Multi-server system
All-in-one automation system for multi-channel TV
playout in SD/HD formats with integrated Media
Asset Management (A-MAM) system. Network
architecture of AutoPlay 5 allows a broadcasting
company to create high-technology production
environment, connect all of the operations
departments and built a fully digital tapeless video
production and playout.
Application
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Building of a fully digital tapeless video production
and playout
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Creation of high-technology production workfrlow
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Multi-channel broadcasting from video servers
Management of Content Storage in the Network,
on a Videotape and External Digital Storage Devices
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Multiple video and media servers support
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Tape and optical libraries support
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Working with videotapes and external digital
storage devices (optical disks, flash drive)
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Work with cartridges and external digital media
(optical disks, flash storage)
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Video, graphics, audio and video&audio clips
storage
Management of Media Content Ingest and Import
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Import and export of media files in Microsoft AVI,
MXF, Apple QuickTime formats
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Multi-channel ingest to the Azimuth video servers
on schedule or manualy, with RS422 deck’s control
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Creating of a low-resolution copies in sync with
the file import or record
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Preview and edit of the available piece of a file
during import or imgest process
Instant Multi-User Access to the Necessary Media
Content
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Metadata storage in database under Microsoft
SQL Server control
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Many standard data fields for each clip
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Ability to create additional descriptive fields and
classification
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A quick search on selected fields/all fields/fulltext
search
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Instant access to media files preview regardless of
storage place
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Ability to preview of a media file copy in low
resolution
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Direct access to the AutoPlay database and media
files from special application under OSX
Organization of Media Materials Delivery to the
Customer
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Automatic delivery of content from any network
place to playout video servers
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Development of an optimal route and data rate
based on the evaluation of the network traffic load/
performance and nodes
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Move and copy of files between network nodes
in the system with a capability of video and audio
processing
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Integrated video-processor with capabilities
of the format (container) changing, transcoding
and low resolution copies forming Integrated
sound-processor: normalization, noise reduction,
compressor/limiter
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Simultaneous multi-channel video and audio
processing on any network node complex, including
dedicated processing servers
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Files transfer from servers to tape/external
storages and back
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Multi-user monitoring and control of import and
copying (inclusive of the user rights) tasks processing
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Organization of Multi-Channel Server Broadcasting
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Creation of several broadcast channels from
synchronous air paths by Main – Standby type with
the control from one on-air playlist
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Initiation of new video servers into service
and server equipment defensive shut off without
broadcasting complex stop
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Control of multiple broadcasting channels or
paths from one client module
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Automatic on-air playlist execution with
possibility to organize a path-through channel
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Playout of files that that are in the process of
recording, import or copy
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Playout of loop-files of the TimeDelay system
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Possibility of autonomous playout while the
on-air module has been disconnected
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Recovery of the broadcasting control from any
network workplace
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Standby Clip broadcasting protection technology
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On-air playlist editing with the possibility to insert
the events from the database and other playlists
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Possibility to set different types of secondary
events: overlaying graphics, GPI signals generation,
the main events recording
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Editing of the primary and secondary events
settings, including that are on Air
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Extended operation with GPI/DTMF external
control signals
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Open playlists and reports format for integration
with media planning systems
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As run logging for each broadcasting channel
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Possibility to export reports into files of standard
text and tabular formats
Broadcasting Graphics with the Built-in Graphics
Subsystem
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Use of graphic templates with elements of live
video, video files, images, text, key-frame
animation and dynamically changing data
(clock, temperature ... )
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Graphic design of each broadcasting
channel with linking to the air’s playlist
events or independently
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Simultaneous playout of up to six
tracks of linked graphics with an unlimited
number of graphical objects on the track
for each playlist event
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Simultaneous playout of up to six
additional graphical objects of unlinked
graphics online and in graphical playlist
mode
Functions
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Multi-channel and multi-server broadcasting with
capability to generate multiple simultaneous broadcast
channels on the principle of “The main – Reserve” paths
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Multi-user management at all production stages:
planning, media materials preparing, playout, archive
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Distributed storage of all operational and stock media
content with a quick search and instant access to any of
them
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Multi-channel server broadcasting with the ability
of video record, edit and playout using TimeDelay
technology
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Computer graphics and channel branding by means of
the integrated AutoGraph system
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Automated archiving of media materials with video
servers storage clean up and files transfer to the archive
according to the rules defined
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Centralized administration of the entire complex with
the ability to monitor all the automated processes and
system components from any network station
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Reports generation on the actions of the system and
users with the preset detail level
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AutoPlay 7
Multi-server system
AutoPlay 7 is the most powerful all-in-one
automation system for multi-channel TV playout
in SD/HD formats. An integrated Media Asset
Management (A-MAM) system provide AutoPlay 7
with capability to manage a wide range of studio
equipment. Network architecture of the system
allows a broadcasting company to create hightechnology
production environment, connect all of
the operations departments and built a fully digital
tapeless video production and playout.
Management of Content Storage in the Network,
on a Videotape and External Digital Storage Devices
Application
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Building of a fully digital tapeless video production
and playout
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Creation of high-technology production
environment
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Multi-channle broadcasting from video servers
Instant Multi-User Access to the Necessary Media
Content
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Metadata storage in database under Microsoft
SQL Server control
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Many standard data fields for each clip
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Ability to create additional descriptive fields and
classification
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A quick search on selected fields/all fields/fulltext
search
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Instant access to media files review regardless of
storage place
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Ability to review of a media file copy in low
resolution
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Direct access to the AutoPlay database and media
files from special application under OSX
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Multiple video and media servers support
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Tape and optical libraries support
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Working with videotapes and external digital
storage devices (optical disks, flash drive)
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Work with cartridges and external digital media
(optical disks, flash storage)
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Video, graphics, audio and video&audio clips
storage
Management of Media Content Ingest and Import
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Import and export of media files in Microsoft AVI,
Avid OMF, Apple QuickTime formats
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Multi-channel recording to the Azimuth video
servers on schedule or manualy, with RS422 deck’s
control, including VITC
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Simultaneous recording to multiple Azimuth video
servers
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Creating of a low-resolution copies in sync with
the file import or record
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Review and edit of the available piece of a file
during import or recording process
Organization of Media Materials Delivery to the
Customer
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Automatic delivery of content from any network
place to the Azimuth playout video servers
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Development of an optimal route and data rate
based on the evaluation of the network traffic load/
performance and nodes
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Move and copy of files between network nodes
in the system with a capability of video and audio
processing
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Integrated video-processor with capabilities
of the format (container) changing, transcoding
and low resolution copies forming Integrated
sound-processor: normalization, noise reduction,
compressor/limiter
■■
Simultaneous multi-channel video and audio
processing on any network node complex, including
dedicated processing servers
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Files transfer from servers to tape/external
storages and back
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Multi-user monitoring and control of
import and copying (inclusive of the user
rights) tasks processing conveyor
on-air module has been disconnected
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Recovery of the broadcasting control from any
network workplace
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Standby Clip broadcasting protection technology
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On-air playlist editing with the possibility to insert
the events from the database and other playlists
■■
Possibility to set different types of secondary
events: overlaying graphics, GPI signals generation,
the main events recording
Organization of Multi-Channel Server
Broadcasting
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Formation of several broadcast channels
from synchronous air paths by Main –
Standby type with the control from one
on-air playlist
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Possibility of hardware resources
redistribution between air paths without
broadcasting stop Initiation of new
equipment (video servers, video recorders, etc.) into
service and existing equipment defensive shut off
without broadcasting complex stop
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Control of multiple broadcasting channels or
paths from one client module
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Automatic on-air playlist execution with
possibility to control a wide range of equipment:
video servers, switchers, VCRs, logo and title
generators, keyers and other devices
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Playout of files that that are in the process of
recording, import or copy
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Playout of loop-files of the TimeDelay system
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Possibility of autonomous playout while the
Functions
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Multi-channel and multi-server broadcasting with
management of the Azimuth video servers, switches,
VCRs , logo and titles generators, keyers and other
devices
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Broadcasting with capability to generate multiple
simultaneous broadcast channels on the principle of
“The main – Reserve” paths
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Studio equipment management with the use of
specialized device controllers
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Multi-user management at all production stages:
planning, media materials preparing, playout, archive
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Distributed storage of all operational and stock media
content with a quick search and instant access to any of
them
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Multi-channel server broadcasting with the ability
of video record, edit and playout using TimeDelay
technology
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Graphic design of TV channels by means of the
integrated AutoGraph system and external logo and title
generators
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Automated archiving of media materials with video
servers storage clean up and files transfer to the archive
according to the rules defined
■■
Centralized administration of the entire complex with
the ability to monitor all the automated processes and
system components from any network station
■■
Reports generation on the actions of the system and
users with the preset detail level
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Editing of the primary and secondary events
settings, including that are on Air
■■
Extended operation with GPI/DTMF external
control signals
■■
Open playlists and reports format for integration
with media planning systems
■■
As run logging for each broadcasting channel
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Possibility to export reports into files of standard
text and tabular formats
Broadcasting Graphics with the Built-in Graphics
Subsystem
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Broadcasting graphic design by means of the
Azimuth video servers and TitleStationNET graphic
stations
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Control of external keyer, logo and title
generators
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Use of graphic templates with elements of live
video, video files, images, text, key-frame animation
and dynamically changing data (clock, temperature
... )
■■
Graphic design of each broadcasting channel with
linking to the air’s playlist events or independently
■■
Simultaneous playout of up to six tracks of linked
graphics with an unlimited number of graphical
objects on the track for each playlist event
■■
Simultaneous playout of up to six additional
graphical objects of unlinked graphics online and in
graphical playlist mode
Example of the Typical Scheme of T V Broadcast Organization
in AutoPlay 5/ AutoPlay 7 Systems
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NewsAir
autoPlay module (option)
New on-air module is specially made for highefficient
news production in dynamic 24/7
conditions. The NewsAir module has no binding to
one or another AutoPlay automation playout system,
so can easily be integrated into any studio complex
based on the Azimuth video servers. NewsAir is the
best solution for the smooth transition to tapeless
broadcasting, since makes this process more
economical and almost “painless” for specialists.
Unconventional Approach
New on-air module is capable to create playlists
in real time by editing old or adding new clips and
blocks from database. Clips from the playlist can be
instantly sent to air by «drag and drop». An operator
can release not only ready clips, but also those in the
process of recording. This is essential for compliance
the strict schedule of the «hot» news broadcasting.
Unlimited Possibilities
NewsAir module features allow to working with playlist
in two modes: with connected server (automated
clips maintenance) or without connection to the
server (manually). Events duration in on-air playlist
is limited only by the disk array size. NewsAir on-Air
module simultaneously plays out events from the
general playlist to different independent channels.
Number of simultaneously broadcasted channels is
limited only by system resources. Also, it is possible
to connect an external switcher that allows the
broadcast from the server and from external sources
(live feed).
Ease of Use
Friendly interface of NewsAir can be easily modified
by changing the panels’ size and shape according
to specific needs of the user. Position of clips in
playlist can be changed easiy. Search filter helps
to find the necessary clip. An operator can review
the final event without the broadcast stopping. The
NewsAir system allows playing out the event from
the required moment in real time mode or by markin
setting.
Reliability
NewsAir has a function enables synchronous
broadcasting of a playlist using two servers –
the main and standby. In case of a failure in
the main server that can affect the quality of
the transmitted signal, it is possible to switch
broadcasting to start from the redundant resource.
In case of extraordinary situations, the system can
instantaneous transfer playout from the current
event to the next one without the broadcast stop.
Costs Reduction
All operator actions are recorded to log- file that
helps to understand the causes of defects in the air
and decrease related costs in future.
Videoarchive
VideoArchive is media asset storage and management system. The system helps to create a single hightechnology
production environment.
System Architecture
VideoArchive has distributed network structure and can include a variety of software and hardware
components. Software components of the system are a common database and a number of multi-
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functional self-contained modules. The database
of VideoArchive is similar to the AutoPlay and
NewsHouse database, therefore it is possible
to upgrade to any of these systems. Hardware
components of the system are the database server,
media and video servers, tape or disk libraries, client
workstations, VTRs.
VideoArchive provides reliable data storage with
built-in self-test and backup functions. The system
can easily be scaled by the extension of existing or
adding of new storages. The scaling of the system
can be carried out without stopping the complex
operations.
Media Materials Storage
The basic unit of materials storage is a clip consisting
of audio-video file and its description - metadata.
The VideoArchive system has a distributed data
storage structure. All service information and
metadata are located on the database server. Media
materials can be stored on different types of storage
devices. Depending on the access time to materials,
storage devices are divided into on-line (available
immediately and do not require human input), nearline
(available through minor interval of time and
do not require human input) and off-line (available
after a considerable period of time and require
human input). The on-line storage devices are video
and media servers, near-line - tape or disk libraries,
off-line - external computer storage devices or tapes.
The VideoArchive tools provide complete freedom
of media materials control within the system. Any
individual or group copy and transfer of media files
between the storage devices are available.
One clip can simultaneously have multiple copies
on different storage devices, including a copy of
the video in low-resolution, which is always stored
on-line and loaded first in the video window of user
interface.
Operation
The process of adding a new material to the archive
includes a new clip creation in database, text
description input (to the standard fields or in any
form), digital or analog video signal record to a video
server disk array, ready files import from NLE system.
During the import, the video files recompression
with another codec and sound processing by the
integrated sound processor are possible. If the
material is placed only on videotape and does not
have low resolution copy, the on-line access will
consist only metadata stored in the database.
Integrated filters provide fast and efficient search
of materials by a variety of criteria. Special
categories filled by user allow description and
search standardizing, increasing the speed of the
required materials selection. If the found materials
are on the on-line storages, they can be previewed
and exported to any network station, copied or
transferred to other system media storages.
If the found materials are on the off-line storages
(or user actions require the involvement of off-line
storages), an electronic application entering to
the archive service is created. In this case the
following actions can be performed: the transfer of
material to and from tape cassettes, tapes backup,
tapes handing over and taking back, the transfer
of materials from the archival tapes to external,
registration of new and writing-off the old tapes.
The transfer of material to/from the tape is carried
out using the Azimuth video servers. When video
exporting, recompression with another codec is
possible.
User generated the application always sees its
completion status. For greater convenience of work
with off-line storages, the VideoArchive system
supports barcode printers and scanners.
All user actions are strictly regulated by the access
rights.
Additions
VideoArchive can be useful to those television
companies that already have video servers from
other brands. Most of them do not have built-in tools
for video describing and search and work only with
files on the hard disk. In this case, VideoArchive can
store large amount of data and provide quick search.
When materials are required for broadcasting, they
will be automatically copied to a network storage
(in this case - video server array). Yet the copying
process can be carried out with separate files
(standard export function) and in stream mode.
Thus, VideoArchive can increase productivity by
optimizing business processes and eliminating
unnecessary operations. The VideoArchive system is
a safe investment and guarantee of profit.
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NewsHouse
newsroom system
NewsHouse is a revolutionary system aimed to
create high-technology production environment
for news preparation and playout. The system
allows to connect all news production departments.
NewsHouse helps to build a digital tapeless news
production and playout technology.
Open modular architecture of the system allows to
build a unique NewsHouse system from different
components, which will satisfy the solution of the
targets. The system can always be extended as the
business grows.
Transparency of the materials movement in the
technological chain and control at each production
stage significantly reduce the time and maintenance
costs and improve the efficiency of information
service operations.
Integrated MAM (Media Asset Management)
System
NewsHouse system has a network distributed
structure that includes many software and hardware
components. Software components of the system
are the integrated MAM (Media Asset Management)
system and a number of multi-functional client
modules. Hardware components are media and
video servers, tape and optical libraries, client
workstations. All hardware components are
consolidated into a single network that provides a
digital way of moving media data from collecting to
release.
The embedded database of the MAM system
contains the entire text and service information
of NewsHouse. By means of advanced search
algorithms, MAM organizes compartmented multiuser
access to the database, supports distributed
media content storage and provides complete
freedom to manage media files inside NewsHouse.
Application
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Creation of high-technology news production
environment
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Connection of all operations stages: planning, preproduction,
data collection, scenario plan creation,
news anchors lead-ins writing, editor’s alterations,
prompters texts preparation, titles creation, preview
and playout.
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Building of a fully digital tapeless news production
and playout technology
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Innovative technology based on the theory of graphs
allows optimally implement any user and system
requests.
Media Data Collecting and Production
The necessary materials for news preparation
include: video, audio, graphics and text. Video
materials can be captured to a disk storage system of
video server from a controlled VTR, from any video
resource manually or automatically on the schedule.
Continuous record “in a loop” of news agencies
video materials disallows to miss any frame of
unscheduled «hot» news without requiring unlimited
disk space.
There is an ability to import files recorded on
cameras with solid-state and optical drive. The
supported formats are: AVI, QuickTime, and MXF.
Pre-assembled materials can be imported from NLE
systems. Specialized graphics templates for quick
news titles creation are generated by means of the
TitleEdit editor integrated in NewsHouse.
Text materials can be recorded in the system in
automatic or manual modes. There is an ability to
record RSS news feeds.
News Production
From the media collected from various sources, news
stories and issues are generated. For its creation
and editing, there are separate software modules
that can be installed on network workstations. The
number of simultaneously working modules of news
preparing and playout in the NewsHouse system is
almost unlimited.
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When creating a news scenario plan, journalist
has an access to all materials registered in the
NewsHouse system. Graphics, sound and video
files can be stored on the media and video servers,
on tape or optical libraries, external computer
storages or videotapes. That means, that materials
can be stored anywhere, but it does not matter for
a journalist, because they are always at his hand.
With the help of unique tools of describing and
progressive searching technology in the NewsHouse
system, the necessary material can be found in a
second. The work with videos can be carried out
both in high and low resolution. Working with
low resolution videos is very useful for multi-user
configurations, as it significantly reduces the network
and disk load.
Text, video, sound and graphics - everything is
synchronized in news scenario plan. News supply
is based on various forms of materials. NewsHouse
allows to implement them all: synchron, studio, shot,
voice over, graphics insertion, etc.). ** All terms used
in the standard NewsHouse system can be changed
by the user to any convenient.
The news video review with reference to the text
with 8 audio channels and 4 graphics tracks is
available at any time, at any workplace.
NewsHouse offers simultaneous multi-user work
both on one issue, and one piece of news. In
addition, a journalist can work with multiple releases
and news. The editor has the ability of a remote
control over all the ongoing work of journalists in
real time. He can get involved in it, if necessary.
In order to exclude the conflict in simultaneous
operation of several editors and journalists on the
same project, every user is given the rights, under
which he/she can make certain changes to the
project. Thus, any employee has a limited working
area, beyond which he/she has no access to the
process.
Editing
For more efficient and easy news blocks creation,
the NewsHouse system includes an updated
NewsBase module. The module allows editing video
and audio fragments with simple transition effects
overlay, titles and graphics creation. Finished news
stories are then played back from the Azimuth video
servers.
Playout
Prepared, verified and signed news blocks goes on
Air. The core of the process is Azimuth 12 video
server, which allows to implement all the variations
of material supply: clips and blocks playback from
the video server, playback of Adobe Premiere and
Apple Final Cut Pro editing projects, playback from
the controlled VTRs, titles and graphics overlay,
mixers and switchers control.
During playout, the playlist and including events
editing is allowed. Any change of the issue plan
automatically leads to changes in the video’s,
graphics’ and prompter’s playlists. Clips can be
added, and deleted. Moreover, its order and
properties can be changed. Each clip can start after
the end of the previous one manually from external
GPI signal or playout switcher. The issue control is
carried out locally or remotely. Depending on the
requirements, the NewsHouse system allows to
organize as a fully automated news playout, and
operations in standard mode with the anchor man.
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Organization of Media Materials Supply to a Consumer
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slow motion replay
TimeRunnerSE HD
slow motion replay
TimeRunner SE is a system that provides multichannel
record and slow-motion TV replay in
SD/HD formats during live events and shows
broadcast.
Operations
Application
■■
Multi-channel recording and slow-motion replay in
SD/HD during sports, live events and shows broadcast,
highlighting key moments
Additional Advantages
■■
Customizable keyboards shortcuts for system
control
■■
Clear and easy interface
■■
Functional and ergonomic control panel with
Sony Jog-Shuttle and T-bar handle
■■
Synchronous recording of video, audio and time
code from unlimited number of sources to the disk
array(s)
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Highlighting key (scoring) moments
■■
Compilation of clips sets from the highlighted
material and its playback with dynamically
changing speed
TimeRunner SE produces these operations
without interrupting the recording process. The
signal recording is carried out in compressed or
uncompressed form that is necessary to obtain
maximum image quality of replays.
TimeRunner SE has a distributed multi-user
environment with multi-functional working
stations. Multi-server ideology provides
unobstructed expansion in a number of input
and output channels and allows configuring the
system for any creative task and the required
number of working stations in the field or in a
studio. Independent network places of different
functionality gives the possibility of their
collaboration and connection during the system
operation.
The system is capable to store and apply complex
graphics and animation elements for replays
graphics.
Functions
■■
Broadcast recording on the input camera channels
(from 1 to N) with the possibility of simultaneous replay
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Selection of unlimited quantity of key moments
(highlights) on any channel
■■
Possibility to edit the selected moments with setting
of the exact In and Out marks
■■
Immediate creation of a set from the selected scenes
for its playout at any time with a dynamically changing
speed from 0 to 200 % or -200% to 200 %, without
interrupting the recording process
■ ■ Selection of one of the interpolation methods for the
quality slow motion replay
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Mixer effect applying between the scenes during slow
motion replay
■■
Possibility to import animation files with alfa-channel
and their further use in a process of replay
■■
Possibility to prepare interim and final summary
about the most exciting moments of the broadcast
directly during the event recording
■■
Possibility to export the reports on broadcasting and
the whole recorded material to DVD
■■
Signals creation and ingest to control the air clip
blocks from the other TimeRunner SE server blocks
■■
Independent network places of different functionality
with the possibility of their collaboration and connection
during the system operation
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Scheme of the TimeRunner SE Multi-Channel Recording System Workflow
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multi-channel recording
serialcam SD/HD
multi-camera recording
SerialCam is a system for synchronous recording
of an unlimited number of video and audio signals.
During the recording process, the system creates
an edit decision list (EDL) in XML format for further
editing of digital media in non-linear editing systems.
SerialCam is successfully applicable for multi-camera
recording of movies, TV shows, concerts, sports and
other events.
Application
■■
Synchronously ingests an unlimited number
of video and audio signals during multi-camera
production of movies, TV shows, concerts, sports and
other events
SerialCam is a set of virtual multi-format video
recorders in a compact version with a single control
center. Operation with standard-definition (SD PAL
720x576) and high definition (HD 1080i) signals
provides SerialCam with high flexibility. The user can
select the compression of recording: DV25, DV50,
DV100, XDCAM HD, Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD and
AVI, MOV or MXF container.
When necessary to capture large number of
incoming channels (8 or more), several servers are
joined to each other over the Giga bit Ethernet
network. In this case one of the servers runs the
SerialCam shell program, which allows managing
all available digitize resources and implement
synchronous recording of incoming (chamber) video
and audio channels.
SerialCam is powered by the Azimuth VS- 5000 video
servers. The use of Fly-Wheel hardware technology
integrated in video server or time-base corrector
software (depending on the type of video server)
guarantees stability of the recorded video signal.
Functions
A key feature of the SerialCam system is the
capability not only to synchronously ingest video and
audio signals, but also create edit decision list (EDL)
in XML format. This is relevant during multi-channel
recording of various, especially repeated, events, for
example when filming series scenes doubles.
Switching performed by an operator can be carried
out with the keyboard, external SC-CP panel or
switcher (Sony, Panasonic, GrassValley, Kramer, etc.)
connected to the server via common interfaces.
By the end of the recording, a digitized multicam
material and its EDL file will be placed on a disk array
of the server. Depending on the format of the video
and audio data recording and the kind of NLE system
planned to be used, project director decides whether
the recorded material is raw or finished, and if the
re-digitalization from the tape is required, or the
final editing in NLE system can be started.
It may happen that the editing of the video material
such as an entertainment event should be started
during recording, without waiting for its completion.
For such cases, the SerialCam system has built-in
ClipOnLine function that allows editors to start
working on the project almost immediately after the
broadcast beginning. One or more editing stations
can be connected to one disk array common with a
server/servers by the help of SAN technology. These
capabilities allows multicam editing during recording
at each working place in real time even in HD format.
SerialCam is a simple and reliable system. It can
significantly reduce time costs and ensure a
reduction in labor costs in the most critical in terms
of deadlines and quality of the results links of TV
production: director’s work, editing stations capacity
and tasks parallelizing.
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Organization of Media Materials Supply to a Consumer
Features
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Possibility to record up to 64 sources of SD 576i and
HD 1080i/1080p signals
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Input video, audio and timecode signals visualization
on the interface
■■
Integrated center of control over the recording during
multi-server configuration
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ClipOnLine technology for video editing during record
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Support of the following codecs: DV25/DV50/DV100,
MPEG IMX, XDCAM HD 422, XDCAM EX, Apple ProRes
422/HQ/LT, AVCIntra 50/100 and Avid DNxHD
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Support of MOV, MXF and AVI containers
■■
Recording of LTC/VITC/VBI/System Time/TC offset
timecode and its implementation in media files
■■
Possibility to record up to 16 audio channels
■■
Integration with mixers of different companies: Sony,
Snell Group, Panasonic, GVG, etc.
■■
Creation of Multi-Camera projects for Apple FinalCut
Pro
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multi-channel recording
timedelay
video signals delay
TimeDelay is a system for video signals delay for a
fixed or random time.
Application
■■
Adoption of retransmission signal to its time zone
■■
Playout with delay by different time zones
■■
Replays when organizing cultural, sports or other
mass events
■■
Redundancy of the main paths while multi-channel
playout
Operation Modes
Passive. You set the file size of the loop file and
the value of playback delay. Run the process.
Then the system will record and playout material
automatically.
Active. Allows to browse the loop file, find necessary
marks and instantly switch over the loop playback
from the selected mark.
Technical Specifications of TimeDelay System
Matrox DSX SD card
Matrox DSX XMIO card
Video Input/Output SDI, YUV, PAL SDI
Audio Input/Output (2 or 4 Channels) SDI Emb., AES, Analogue SDI Emb., AES
Clock Input Yes Yes
Time Base Corrector of Input Signal Software-based Hardware-based
Matrox Fly Wheel Technology No Yes
Computer Bus PCI-E (1x) PCI-E (8x)
Functions
■ ■ Continuous recording of video in a loop file (up to 5
years ) with different compression
■■
Possibility to save loop files
■■
Support for multiple file loops
■■
Possibility to open file loops while continuing
recording in it
■■
Continuous video playback from a loop file
■■
Review of loop files on the computer screen during
video playback
■■
Instant start of playback for any event in a loop Insert
the standart .avi file into a retransmission signal with a
possibility of its loop playback
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Playout of standby clip
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oadcast graphics
titleStation 1/3
broadcast graphics
Entry-level single- or multi-channel systems for
broadcast graphics creation and playback of images,
titles, roll captions, logos, dynamically changing
external feed in real time.
Features
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Multi-layer graphic templates displaying
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Unlimited number of elements in a template : live
video, video files, images, text, rolls and crawls
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Key-frame animation of template elements
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Creation of rolls and crawls in a real-time
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Independent control of each graphic object
Instant on / off / change of the graphics on-air
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Editing of the graphic playlist on air
■■
Operational change of template parameters and
its data on air
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Instant change of the image on air when the data
changes
■■
Instant display of graphic objects manually or by
an external control GPI signal
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Cycling animation support
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Automatic adaptation of loop animation to
changes in template duration
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Unicode support for displaying of multi-lingual
titles and special symbols (€, £, ¥, etc.)
■■
Automatic transfer and scaling of the text
entering to the limited area
■■
Preparing of graphic playlists on a video server or
any computer in the network with the video server
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Open format of playlists for integration with
media planning systems
■■
Possibility to separate the processes of materials
preparation to air between services
Application
■■
Single/ multi-channel automated system for
broadcast graphics
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Single/ multi-channel graphics for live broadcast of
information programms and sports
Functions
■ ■ Single- or multi-channel broadcasting graphics with
automated character generator playout on the schedule
■■
Single- or multi-channel graphics of live broadcasts
online
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Graphics imposing on the pass-through video signal
■■
Creation of Fill + key signals for external devices
(keyers, mixers, etc.)
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External keyers on-air control using output GPI signal
■■
Automated graphics playout according to the playlist
■■
Graphic objects playout manually or by an external
GPI signal
■ ■ Individual control of each object
■■
Playout of up to 6 graphic objects on each on-air
channel simultaneously
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Display of dynamically changing data with manual or
automated update (temperature, time, SMS, chats ... )
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Graphics animation
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System Monitoring and Control Recording
Screenbox
multi-channel monitoring
ScreenBox system generates and displays
multimedia images (including variety of media
data) of high-resolution. Wide range of possibilities,
friendly user interface, as well as the modular
architecture allow the system to meet the
requirements of any production from TV studios to
Central and regional TV channels.
Architecture
ScreenBox solution includes a server and the
application to create display templates.
The server module receives digital video and audio
signals, records them and generates IP streams
of input signals. Depending on configuration, the
system can support the following inputs: Composite
and SD/HD-SDI.
The display module that generates and displays
multi-screen images can be installed on the
same computer as the server module or network
computer. An operator can quickly and easily change
Application
■■
TV and video surveillance systems, broadcast and
satellite channels monitoring
■■
AirMonitor and AutoPlay playout systems
interoperation (while viewing a report on stories that
went on the air in the AutoPlay system, it is possible
to watch video recorded by the system of control
recording by the defined channel)
■■
Recording of signals from the on-air control room
key points in order to evaluate vulnerability in case of
failure
■■
Installment to additional surveillance cameras in
on-air control rooms to evaluate the staff actions and
its influence on the quality of Air signal
the parameters for each channel and set the screen
in a convenient way. The size of the video windows,
their location, as well as the graphic design of the
entire screen are determined by the active template,
that can be created and modified at any network
computer using the editor application. Configuration
settings can be saved and then activated in different
studios or OB vans.
Opportunities
The system receives up to 16 input channels, but
can be extended and installed in 1U, 2U, 3U or 4U
chassis. The number of simultaneously displayed
video of various formats is almost unlimited. Each
video window can be accompanied by 2 audio
indications. For monitors’ replacement in the control
room, ScreenBox is able to receive and display the
status of GPI and Tally signals.
Features
■■
Creation and display of multi-channel images (video,
sound indicators, text data, GPI and Tally indicators,
clocks)
■■
Capability to simultaneously display from 1 to 16
video channels of different formats to the screen of video
sever or network computer
■■
Capability of connected audio-video signals control
recording
■■
Support of Composite and SD/HD-SDI signals
■■
Recording of materials on the schedule or in the loop
file
■■
Capability to set individual recording schedule
(arbitrary or periodical)
■■
Possibility to view recorded videos on remote
workstations
■■
Simultaneous synchronous display of up to 4 video
channels
■■
Installment to arbitrary number of workstations
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In addition, the system allows displaying static text
fields with user-defined settings of style, size and
color. Any text field can be separate or linked to the
video window. One multi-screen can contain several
analogue or digital clocks with different time zones.
There is a possibility of ScreenBox and AutoPlay
playout system interoperation. In this case,
ScreenBox receives protocol packets from AutoPlay
by the network, including information about the
names of the current and next playlist events, time
to end of the current event, type of the next event
start and other service information.
Control Recording Option
As an option, the ScreenBox system offers the
function of control recording in 25 frame/sec
mode with user-defined datarate. To lower the
amount of video files, the size of recorded video
can be reduced to the size of standard SD or HD
resolutions. Materials can be recorded according to
schedule or in the loop, i.e. the recorded video and
audio information, as far as the array is filled, starts
automatically to rewrite the oldest information.
The recorded image can be overlapped with the
information about the channel name, current date
and timecode. The brightness of the overlaid text
changes dynamically in contrast to the level of
original image brightness that always provides good
information readability, while seeing the full picture
not closed with the on-screen graphics.
With the recording option in the ScreenBox system,
standard delivery includes AirPlayer that allows to
monitor recorded videos on remote workstations.
AirPlayer simultaneously displays up to 4 video
channels. Convenient Timeline and navigation
system allow to quickly finding the necessary video
fragment. In addition, by setting the labels of the
beginning and the end of the necessary fragment,
this fragment can be exported to a separate file for
receiving to the advertiser or control organization.
The number of AirPlayer workstations is unlimited.
Any user who has rights can find, watch and export
any fragment at his workstation by the network.
Airmonitor
control recording
AirMonitor is developed for multi-channel recording
of synchronous audio and video signals. The system is
the ideal solution for control broadcast recording.
Architecture
During the recording process, industrial H.264
hardware compression cards are used. This allows
obtaining high quality video and audio under small
rates. AirMonitor is able to record up to 64 audiovideo
channels to a single server. The system consists
of a video server with installed software and client 4
-channel player, which can be placed at an unlimited
number of workstations.
AirMonitor is capable to record analog video signals of PAL or SECAM standards and unbalanced analog
audio signals. One recording channel includes 1 video and 1 audio signal. Material is recorded at 25 fps with
a user-defined datarates. To decrease the video files volume, size of the recorded picture is reduced to 1/4 of
the standard PAL resolution (360x288). The system also allows to reviewing all the connected channels.
To save disk space, AirMonitor can record materials in a loop file, so that the recording video and audio
information (when the array is full) automatically starts to delete an old information and a new material is
recorded in its place. A size of the loop file is set by a user and is limited only by disk array capacity.
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System Monitoring and Control Recording
For each channel, a recording schedule can be
configured: random interval recording or periodic
by the hour, day of the week, date, etc. For example,
it can be configured to record one channel on
Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm and on Thursdays from
5 to 6 pm, and another - every day from 6 am to 12
midnight.
The recording video can be overlaid with an
information about the channel name, current date
and timecode. Brightness of this data is constantly
changing and adapting to the brightness of the
basic image. This allows keeping the contrast level
required for good readability of the data, but at
the same time to see the full image not covered by
the on-screen graphics. For the local clock of video
server synchronization to sources of time signal local
GPS receiver or NTP server can be used.
AirPlayer Module Features
Application
■■
The range of AirMonitor application includes all TV
and video surveillance systems, broadcast and satellite
channels monitoring.
■■
There is the possibility of AirMonitor and AutoPlay
systems interoperation. While viewing a log report
on clips that went on the air in the AutoPlay system,
the player of AirMonitor shows the video recorded to
AirMonitor array for the specific period of time by the
defined channel.
■■
In many cases, in addition to software signals, the
recording of signals from the on-air control room key
points is carried out. Under such scheme it is easy to
identify the «weakest link» in case of failure.
■■
To identify the «human factor», some users
additionally install surveillance cameras in on-air
control rooms. Video signals coming from these
cameras are also connected to the AirMonitor
system. Its multi-channel player helps to evaluate the
personnel actions and its influence on the air quality.
AirPlayer allows reviewing recorded video at remote
workstations. AirPlayer is capable to display up to
4 video channels simultaneously. Built-in search
system allows you to instantly find and show video
material of a particular channel in a specified time
interval. The required fragment can be easily found
on a convenient timeline.
While reviewing a user can with a frame accuracy set
the start and end marks of the required segment for
its export to a file with a standard Xvid codec. The
final file can be sent to advertisers as a confirmation
to the number of ad views and duration.
Video window of AirPlayer is duplicated to video
output of a graphics card that allows video take out
to composite or Y/C outputs. This is sufficient for
information recording to traditional video recorders
in PAL format.
Number of workstations where AirPlayer can be
installed is not limited. This means that any user with
access rights to an array of the AirMonitor system
can search, review and export the required fragment
in the network at his workplace.
Features
■■
Recording of analogue PAL or SECAM video signals
and unbalanced audio signals
■■
Possibility of recording materials in the ring
■■
Capability to set individual recording schedule
(arbitrary or periodical)
■■
Possibility to view recorded videos on remote
workstations
■■
Simultaneous synchronous playback of up to 4 video
channels
■■
Video playback to composite or Y/C outputs
■■
Installment to arbitrary number of workstations
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Systemmonitor
system control
High Scalability and Flexibility
SystemMonitor is the ideal solution for control over
the network infrastructure of any broadcasting
complex. Implemented by standard SNMP protocol,
SystemMonitor provides wide opportunities
for monitoring of video equipment of different
networks, server platforms, network equipment,
applications, workstations and etc. SystemMonitor
provides efficiency of the network infrastructure
improves operating performance and helps to
eliminate idle time. All devices are under the
technicians’ 24/7/365 control that allows to detect
and fix errors at an early stage, which considerably
increases the reliability of the broadcast. Almost
unlimited number of network devices and
their parameters can be under the monitoring
simultaneously. SystemMonitor is able to process
a large number of examinations of availability and
performance per second.
Control Over the Most Important Parameters
SystemMonitor detects the slightest deviation in
the network operation, for example related to the
temperature in the server room. In addition, the
system easily controls the following essential for
high-performance broadcast parameters:
- amount of free disk space for each server;
- state of disks in the array;
- approaching the critical value of the various system
services;
- Air clients status;
- status of all video servers’ ports.
A specialist can configure only important for him
parameters. This method saves network and
computing resources by polling only those variables
that are actually used for monitoring. The list of
these important variables is configured globally.
Application
■■
Monitoring and control over the computer
network services, media/video servers, network
devices and equipment within the broadcasting
complex.
Displaying and Alarming
For easy monitoring of the devices current status,
SystemMonitor has a display module. Its multifunctional
user-friendly interface allows a user to
get all the necessary information about the whole
complex with marks about problem devices.
SystemMonitor eliminates the duty of technicians to
periodically verify the status of important devices
within the broadcasting complex. By setting up
automatic alerts on the monitoring events, any user
can be notified by email. All events are stored in
the MS SQL database, which for convenience are
equipped with filters with the possibility of search
and sort.
Features
■■
Graphic display of the network infrastructure status in
real-time mode
■■
Instant identification of the reasons of failures/
deviations
■■
Integration with almost any system based on the
SNMP
■■
Possibility to change parameters of added devices by
making changes in the configuration description
■■
Providing the set of tools for working with data,
including visual editors, alarm signals, diagrams, sensors,
reports, etc.
■■
The reduction of production costs
■■
Reliable broadcasting
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Hardware
Azimuth
multi-channel
videoservers
The most powerful multi-channel Azimuth video
servers for audio-video materials ingest, store and
playback can be used in stationary control rooms or
OB vans.
Application
Features
Azimuth series of video servers use Matrox DSX OEM
video cards for audio/video ingest and playback.
Technical characteristics of these cards meet all the
international video standards. The world’s leading
manufacturers that use DSX cards in their products
confirm its reliability.
Azimuth video servers have a full range of analog
and digital video inputs/outputs - composite,
component, SDI, HD-SDI/3G. Video and audio are
hardware synchronized. Azimuth supports a wide
variety of codecs that allows working natively in
most of non-linear editing systems.
Each output channel of the video server has a
graphic buffer for titles and graphics overlay.
Scalability
Azimuth video servers allow simultaneous multichannel
ingesting and playback. Channels quantity
of any basic video server can be increased. Single
video server can record and playback up to 16 video
channels. Most of the applications support the use
of multiple video servers, which makes the extension
capabilities of channels quantity almost limitless.
Video servers can be connected by Ethernet or SAN.
Control
Having a wide ranhe of interfaces for managing and
interacting with other equipment RS-232 , RS-422,
GPI, Gigabit/10G Ethernet, IOG, USB, SAS, Fibre
Channel (optional) allows the Azimuth video servers
to be integrated into virtually any hardware complex.
At the moment, the following systems work with video
servers of Azimuth series:
■■
AutoPlay - complex broadcast automation and
media asset management
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NewsHouse – news preparation and playout
■■
VideoArchive - integrated media content
accounting and management
■■
TimeRunner SE - organization of video slow motion
replay
■■
SerialCam - multi-camera ingesting for TV shows
and programs
Disk Subsystem
DriveBox series of external disk arrays, optimized to
work with audio and video data, are connected to
the video server using SAS or FC.
Reliability
The power to video server is supplied by 2 hot-swap
PSUs. Two mirrored system drives and hardware
RAID controller store operating system and data.
Ventilation system consists of 8 fans that ensure
optimal heat transfer. Robust metal housing protects
the delicate electronics.
Quality control of nput components and weeks of
load testing of the ready product provide reliable
operation of video servers within TV station.
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General Technical Specifications of AZIMUTH Videoservers
Characteristics
Control*
Genlock
System Disk
Disk Array
Power Block
Description
1 х RS-422, 1 х RS-232, 4 x GPI in, 2 x GPI out, 2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 3 x USB
internal and external
2 disks, RAID level 1 “mirror”
external ( SAS или FC host), internal
2х800W, hot-swap PSU, active PFC
Dimensions, mm 178 (4RU) х 430 (19”) х 600
Weight, kg (net / gross) ~24 / 30
* - the table shows basic models of Azimuth videoservers.
The other set of management ports is available on request.
Digital-analog back panel of Azimuth VS-52XXAD and VS-55XXADHD videoservers
Digital back panel of Azimuth VS-56XXD and VS-58XXDHD videoservers
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Technical Specifications of
AZIMUTH VS-52XXAD and VS-55XXADHD Videoservers
Specifications
Videoserver model*
VS-5212AD VS-5224AD VS-5236AD VS-5511ADHD VS-5522ADHD VS-5533ADHD
Simultaneously Working Video Channels
Max. Number of Recording Channels 1 2 3 1 2 3
Max. Number of Playback Channels 2 4 6 1 2 3
Codecs Support
SD Uncompressed
SD DV25 / DVCPRO / DVCPRO50
SD MPEG-2 I-Frame
SD MPEG-2 IBP / Sony D10 (IMX)
Panasonic DVCPRO HD
Sony XDCAM HD / HD422 / EX
Panasonic P2 AVC-Intra 50 / 100
HD MPEG-2 I-Frame / IBP
MPEG-4 Xvid (proxy-copy, low res)
Formats Support
Files: Microsoft AVI, Apple QuickTime, MXF
Audio
16/32 bit, 48 kHz, PCM, 2 or 4 audio channels for each video channel
Live Preview
Network Audio/Video Streams: RTP / RTSP
(Capture & Playback)
Video Inputs
Composite, BNC 1 2 3 1 2 3
SD YUV, 3xBNC 1 2 3
HD / SD YUV, 3xBNC 1 2 3
SDI, BNC 1 2 3
HD / SD SDI, BNC 1 2 3
Video Outputs
Composite/Y, BNC 1 4 6 1 2 3
SD YUV, 3xBNC 1 2 3
HD / SD YUV, 3xBNC 1 2 3
SDI SDI, BNC 1 4 6
HD / SD SDI, BNC 1 2 3
Audio Inputs
Analog Balanced 2 4 6 2 4 6
Digital Unbalanced AES 1 2 3 1 2 3
SDI Embedded 1 2 3 1 2 3
Audio Outputs
Analog Balanced 4 8 12 2 4 6
Digital Unbalanced 2 4 6 1 2 3
Digital Embedded, SDI 2 4 6 1 2 3
IP-Streaming
IP: MPEG4 Part 10 (H 264)/ MPEG2
* - the table shows basic models of Azimuth videoservers. Other configurations are available on request.
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Technical Specifications of
AZIMUTH VS-56XXD and VS-58XXDHD Videoservers
Specifications
Videoserver model*
VS-5612D VS-5624D VS-5644D VS-5812DHD VS-5824DHD VS-5844DHD
Simultaneously Working Video Channels
Max. Number of Recording Channels 1 2 4 1 2 4
Max. Number of Playback Channels 2 4 4 2 4 4
Codecs Support
SD Uncompressed
SD DV25 / DVCPRO / DVCPRO50
SD MPEG-2 I-Frame
SD MPEG-2 IBP / Sony D10 (IMX)
HD Uncompressed
Panasonic DVCPRO HD
Sony XDCAM HD / HD422 / EX
Panasonic P2 AVC-Intra 50 / 100
HD MPEG-2 I-Frame / IBP
Apple ProRes 422 / HQ / LT
Avid DNxHD
MPEG-4 Xvid (Proxy-copy, Low Res)
Formats Support
Files: Microsoft AVI, Apple QuickTime, MXF
Audio
16/32 bit, 48 kHz, PCM, up to 16 audio channels for each video channel
Live Preview
Network Audio/Video Streams: RTP / RTSP
(Capture & Playback)
Video Inputs
HD/SD SDI, BNC 1 2 4 1 2 4
Video Outputs
HD/SD SDI, BNC 1 4 4 1 4 4
Audio Inputs
Digital Unbalanced 1 2 4 1 2 4
Digital Embedded, SDI 1 2 4 1 2 4
Audio Outputs
Digital Unbalanced 2 4 4 2 4 4
Digital Embedded, SDI 2 4 4 2 4 4
IP-Streaming
IP: MPEG4 Part 10 (H 264)/ MPEG2
* - the table shows basic models of Azimuth videoservers. Other configurations are available on request.
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