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IZT DAB ContentServer
for Digital Radio Networks
• The complete functionality of DAB standards
at your fingertips
• Perfect match: Adapts flexibly in line with
changing requirements
• Green & efficient: Brings valuable savings
in terms of rack space, energy cost and
maintenance time/effort
• Keeps you on air: Long-time proven
reliability in widespread use

IZT DAB ContentServer
for Digital Radio Networks
The IZT DAB ContentServer is a highly reliable professional
broadcast encoder system for DAB digital radio (Eureka 147 DAB).
It supports DAB Layer-2, DAB+, and DMB.
The Complete Functionality Of DAB Standards At Your Fingertips
The IZT DAB ContentServer TM lets you explore and use the complete set of
options offered by the DAB standards family.
Perfect Match
Whether you are a local broadcaster or an international network
provider, the system’s functionality matches your needs and infrastructure
environment. It also adapts flexibly in line with changing requirements.
Green & Efficient
The IZT DAB ContentServer TM combines audio encoding, data service
management and ensemble/service multiplex generation in one box. As a
result, the system brings valuable savings in terms of rack space, energy
cost and maintenance time.
Keeps You On Air – At All Times
The system’s exceptional reliability has been proven time and time
again during the last decade through widespread use by broadcasters
worldwide.
IZT DAB ContentServer
functionalities
• DAB/DAB+/DMB Audio Encoder
• DMB Gateway
• Multimedia and Data Service Management
• DAB Ensemble/Service Multiplex Generator
The system is typically located in the studio, in
a playout center or at the transmitter site, and
allows full remote control for administration and
data provision. The remote web interface featuring
Fraunhofer’s in-place-editing technology
for quick and convenient system configuration
and monitoring can be accessed through a web
browser.

IZT DAB ContentServer
DAB Audio Encoder
The system provides real-time audio encoding
for multiple MPEG Audio Layer-2 (DAB classic),
DAB+, and DMB audio streams simultaneously –
including the DAB Surround option, on-demand
SX Pro stereo-to-surround enhancement, and PAD
data service insertion. Supported audio content
formats include digital or analog live audio; mp3,
wav and play list files as well as Livewire audio over
IP networks. Audio level monitoring is available
via web browser. Clipping and silence detection,
audio amplification and mp3 normalization make
for a sophisticated audio management set-up.
DMB Gateway
Externally encoded DMB-compliant MPEG-TS audio
and video streams can be inserted into the
DAB multiplex. The supported import methods
comprise pre-encoded files as well as live streams
via TCP/IP and UDP/IP unicast or multicast.
Multimedia and Data Service
Management
This system component supports all standardized
as well as broadcaster-specific data applications.
It includes data collection, import, merging,
checking, conversion, processing, and broadcast
encoding.
The range of standardized DAB applications includes
Dynamic Labels (with UTF-8 encoding and
control commands), Journaline® text information
service, EPG, Slideshow and TPEG/TMC. Open
interfaces enable the transmission of any customtailored
and broadcaster-specific application at
various protocol levels, including transparent file
transmission via MOT, IP insertion, TDC, FIDC,
sub-channel insertion, etc.
Versatile data import interfaces and automation
features allow for a smooth integration into production
environments. This list of import features
includes RSS import, ftp upload, ftp/http mirroring,
web interface, UECP, and real-time socket interface,
with optional secured data provision (ftps, https,
etc.). DAB enhanced packet mode is supported.
DAB Ensemble/Service Multiplex
Generator
The ensemble/service multiplexer component
manages the extensive DAB signaling capabilities
and generates the full digital DAB ensemble or
service multiplex. This ETI output signal is provided
via standard EDI/DCP.
The supported signaling features comprise ensemble
and service labels with all worldwide used
characters, country and time information, alternative
frequency signaling, TII and region definitions,
and all announcement types.
The generated output signal can be delivered
to any number of DAB modulators at various
transmitter sites in parallel with full SFN (single
frequency network) support. The content of the
output signal may be live monitored through the
web interface. Recording of the ETI multiplex
signal and each individual sub-channel to file is
provided.
An unlimited number of multiplex configurations
can be defined in parallel. The automatic broadcast
scheduling feature allows for manual or
scheduled activation of multiplex configurations,
and dynamic reconfigurations based on a global
broadcast calendar and weekly schedules.
To ensure safe and reliable operation, the IZT DAB
ContentServer TM includes sophisticated redundancy
management, a professional system firewall
and continuous self-monitoring. The system status
is signaled through email report system, console
output, web interface, relay card and SNMP.

IZT DAB ContentServer
for Digital Radio Networks
Ordering Guide
Product Lines
IZT DAB ContentServer
Multimedia DataServer
IZT DAB ContentServer
AudioServer
IZT DAB ContentServer
Ensemble/Service
Multiplexer
Provides multimedia and data service management and optional DMB gateways.
Output interfaces are RS-232 for PAD insertion into external audio encoders
and STI-D via EDI/DCP for sub-channel insertion into DAB service or ensemble
multiplexers.
Extends the Multimedia DataServer with DAB audio encoders.
Combines audio encoding, multimedia and data service management, and DMB
gateways with a DAB ensemble/service multiplex generator. The output format is
a complete DAB ensemble or service multiplex signal (ETI) via standard EDI/DCP
interface for direct delivery to DAB modulators.
Editions* Basic Edition The perfect starter kit for smaller broadcasters with the option of future extension
to complement new requirements.
Standard Edition Combines the most important DAB data services and system functionality for easy
integration into a studio or playout center environment.
Professional Edition Extends the Standard Edition by professional automation features, and provides
the full range of broadcaster-specific data transmissions as well as standardized
multimedia applications.
Developer Edition Provides support for the quick and efficient development and testing of DAB
receivers. It makes the complete DAB signaling and content set of the Ensemble/
Service Multiplexer product line available for laboratory use (including dynamic
reconfigurations). A full broadcast chain with RF output can be setup easily in
combination with a DAB modulator.
* All editions can be extended easily with additional features at any time after the initial purchase.
IZT integrates High-Performance Software Technology
with High-Reliability Hardware
IZT offers the full range of support in the field of building systems for DAB broadcast
stream generation: Expert Consultation, Systems Dimensioning, Configuration,
Integration and Delivery as well as Maintenance Support. Every customer’s specific
requirements are taken into account to allow offering tailored solutions that can
include digital/analog audio inputs, EDI/ETI converters, redundancy switches, GPS/
NTP synchronization equipment etc.
The IZT DAB ContentServer TM system is based on proven Fraunhofer DAB Content-
Server R5 TM software technology.
Innovationszentrum für
Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT
General Manager: Rainer Perthold
Am Weichselgarten 5, D-91058 Erlangen, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)9131 4800-100 Fax:-190
sales@izt-labs.de www.izt-labs.de
About IZT
The Innovationszentrum fuer Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT specializes in
the most advanced digital signal processing and field programmable gate array
(FPGA) designs in combination with high frequency and microwave technology.
The product portfolio includes equipment for signal generation, receivers for signal
monitoring and recording, transmitters for digital broadcast, digital radio systems,
and channel simulators. IZT offers powerful platforms and customized solutions for
high signal bandwidth and real-time signal processing applications. The product and
project business is managed from the principal office located in Erlangen/Germany.
IZT distributes its products worldwide together with its international strategic partners.
The customers are civil companies, governmental agencies and armed forces.
The IZT quality management system is ISO 9001:2000 certified.