Thomson Video Networks Product and Solutions Catalog

PLAYOUT
BROADCAST
CLOUD
ULTRA HD
MULTISCREEN
4K

BEHIND EVERY SCREEN
you’ll find Thomson Video Networks
INTRODUCTION
VIDEO DELIVERY SOLUTIONS
CONTRIBUTION & DISTRIBUTION ............................... 06
DIRECT-TO-HOME SATELLITE ........................................ 08
TERRESTRIAL TV ................................................................ 10
CABLE TV ............................................................................ 14
MULTISCREEN ..................................................................... 16
CAPTURE & PLAYOUT ....................................................... 18
ULTRA HD & HDR ............................................................... 20
PRODUCTS OVERVIEW
ENCODING & TRANSCODING........................................ 26
MULTIPLEXING & TRANSPORT ...................................... 31
CAPTURE & PLAYOUT........................................................ 32
NETWORK MANAGEMENT ............................................ 33
DECODING & DESCRAMBLING ..................................... 34
MONITORING & SWITCHING ......................................... 36
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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INTRODUCTION
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a unified architecture for linear and OTT video delivery
transforming video delivery
Consumer demand for over-the-top (OTT) content
on an ever-growing range of devices is changing
the rules for today’s media enterprises. They know
that traditional, linear workflows won’t drive success
or competitive advantage in today’s multiscreen
broadcasting environment.
Thomson Video Networks’ Behind Every Screen ® is a
unified and intelligent video delivery approach that
combines on-premises and cloud-based resources
to support broadcast and multiscreen services.
Behind Every Screen brings together the latest
ingest, branding, ad insertion, encoding/transcoding,
and packaging technologies to provide an allencompassing
video infrastructure delivering every
key capability broadcasters need for profitable and
convergent multi-platform video delivery. Customers
can deploy these resources in-house, as virtual
applications, or in the cloud to deliver all required
output formats, including high-efficiency video
coding (HEVC), for traditional live broadcast over
cable, DTH, and DTTV as well as IPTV & OTT.
ACQUISITION
RESOURCES
PRISTINE VIDEO QUALITY TURNAROUND CONTENT CONTENT CUSTOMIZATION
CLOUD
BRANDING
RESOURCES ALLOCATION
MediaFlex SUITE
UNIFIED SERVICE MANAGEMENT
AD INSERTION
MediaFlex OS
INTEGRATED VIDEO OPERATING SYSTEM
PRIVATE
DATA CENTER
LOAD BALANCING
COMPRESSION
On-Premises
FLEXIBLE
SOFTWARE
REDUNDANCY
PACKAGING
On-Premises
ADVANCED
HARDWARE
BROADCAST & MULTISCREEN
CONTENT DELIVERY
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ViBE
RD6000
CONTRIBUTION RECEIVER DECODER
INPUT
ERROR
ViBE
RD4000
DISTRIBUTION RECEIVER DECODER
INPUT
ViBE
CONTRIBUTION & DISTRIBUTION
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C&D SOLUTIONS
With a long track record of providing solutions for the
transport of professional-grade SD and HD services,
Thomson Video Networks is the natural choice for
carrier-class contribution and distribution, low latency,
and premium picture quality. Our solutions are ideal for
a wide range of deployments including studio-to-studio,
contribution from stadium and venue to production unit,
live newsgathering and event coverage, distribution
from international broadcast centers, and 24/7 content
backhaul from the playout center to digital headends
over telecom (managed IP, Internet) and satellite
(C, Ku and Ka band) networks.
Our contribution solutions are cloud-friendly and offer
clean transmission over the Internet to feed cloudlocated
resources, delivering all required output formats
including traditional live broadcast over cable, DTH,
and DTTV as well as IPTV and OTT. These solutions
are designed for broadcasters, video carriers, telecom
operators, ENG/SNG operators, content aggregators,
and teleport operators.
LIVE EVENT
ViBE CP6100
CONTRIBUTION CODEC
PRODUCTION STUDIOS
CONTRIBUTION PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION
Managed or
Unmanaged IP
POST-PRODUCTION
RD6000
CONTRIBUTION RECEIVER
DECODER
PLAYOUT CENTER
MANAGED
OR
UNMANAGED IP
ACQUISITION
BRANDING
RD4000
RECEIVER/DECODER
RD1100
RECEIVER/DESCRAMBLER
ViBE CP6000
DECODER
CLOUD HEADEND
AD INSERTION
COMPRESSION
COMPRESSION
HEADEND
PACKAGING
MULTIPLEXING
INTERNET
key benefits
ViBE CP6000
CONTRIBUTION CODEC
ViBE CP6000
CONTRIBUTION CODEC
Optimum use of available bandwidth
Flexible transport over any network including the Internet
High-density, efficient and future-proof architectures
Delivery of highly reliable managed services on demand or 24/7
MediaFlex SUITE
UNIFIED SERVICE MANAGEMENT
FIELD-PROVEN CONTRIBUTION SOLUTION
MPEG-2/4 | 4:2:0/4:2:2 | HD/SD
IP/ASI | 8-BIT/10-BIT
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MD9000
RD6000
CONTRIBUTION RECEIVER DECODER
INPUT
ViBE
AMETHYST III
DIRECT-TO-HOME SATELLITE
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DTH SATELLITE HEADEND
Since delivery of the first direct-to-home (DTH) satellite
system, Thomson Video Networks has been the chosen
partner for many major DTH satellite operators. With
continuous advances in media delivery, our offerings
have evolved to provide satellite operators with the tools
they require to incorporate ever-larger channel lineups,
interactive services, high-definition programming, and
hybrid broadcast/multiscreen delivery.
key benefits
Thomson Video Networks has a tradition of delivering
premium video compression through the ViBE ® family,
from ultra-low bitrates in large statmux pools to
high-quality HD content. Our goal is to deliver premium
picture quality to all networks.
IRDs
RD Series
SINGLE-CHANNEL
MD Series
MULTI-CHANNEL
ViBE CP6000
DECODER
SDI
Router
IP Router
ViBE EM4000
PREMIUM HD/SD ENCODER
ViBE EM2000
PREMIUM SD ENCODER
ViBE XT1000
XTREAM TRANSCODER
FUZE-1
PLAYOUT SYSTEM
IP Router
NetProcessor
MULTIPLEXERS
Service Multiplexing
Scrambling
Data Insertion
Flextream 2.0
IP
or ASI
DVB-S/S2
Modulation
Amethyst III
REDUNDANCY SWITCH
More channels per transponder
EPG DATA
CAS
No bandwidth waste with our statistical multiplexing solution
Workflow support to boost revenues
Cost-effective operation
MediaFlex SUITE
UNIFIED SERVICE MANAGEMENT
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MD9000
RD6000
CONTRIBUTION RECEIVER DECODER
INPUT
ViBE
AMETHYST III
TERRESTRIAL TV
DVB-T2 WORKFLOW
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DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TV
DTTV HEADEND
Thomson Video Networks is the leading supplier
of premium video quality systems to broadcasters
worldwide and offers a one-stop shop for all the features
required by today’s terrestrial networks, including
broadcast multiplex generation, regionalization, and
distribution, plus support for broadband services in
HbbTV 1.5. Thomson Video Networks boasts all of the
technology required for a comprehensive channel lineup,
even within bandwidth-constrained terrestrial networks
such as DVB-T, DVB-T2, ATSC, ISDB-Tb.
Thomson Video Networks also offers a flexible solution
for regionalization of DVB-T2 multiplexes: SingleFeed.
SingleFeed enables headend operators to preserve
resources and bandwidth for distributing bouquets of
services to both DTH satellite and terrestrial transmitters.
From
Playout
Centers
Telecom
Backbone
IRDs
RD Series
SINGLE-CHANNEL
MD Series
MULTI-CHANNEL
ViBE CP6000
DECODER
SDI
Router
IP Router
ViBE EM4000
PREMIUM HD/SD ENCODER
ViBE EM2000
PREMIUM SD ENCODER
ViBE XT1000
XTREAM TRANSCODER
IP Router
NetProcessor
MULTIPLEXERS
Multiplexing
Scrambling
Data Insertion
SFN Adaptation
DVB-T2 / T2 Lite Gateway
Flextream 2.0
IP or ASI
DVB-S/S2
Modulation
Amethyst III
REDUNDANCY SWITCH
FUZE-1
PLAYOUT SYSTEM
key benefits
μW, Fiber
Conditional Access
Server
Get the most out of every kbit/s in your national headend
Generate more revenue from your network
Toolbox for regionalization (24/7, part-time, ad insertion)
Reliable 24/7 multiplex distribution to transmitters
MediaFlex MediaFlex SUITE SUITE
UNIFIED SERVICE UNIFIED MANAGEMENT
SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Cost-effective operation
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MD9000
RD6000
CONTRIBUTION RECEIVER DECODER
INPUT
AMETHYST III
CABLE TV TV
DVB-T2 WORKFLOW
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DIGITAL CABLE TV HEADEND
OTT SERVICES
ViBE XT1000
XTREAM TRANSCODER
Thomson Video Networks offers an open, scalable,
end-to-end solution for cable operators ranging from
small regional providers to large national broadcasters.
Our solution provides reception, grooming, and local
ad insertion capabilities as well as a state-of-the-art
compression system and modulation equipment.
Featuring the highest density on the market, Thomson
Video Networks’ solution provides cost-effective
transcoding of a large number of turnaround services for
both SD and HD, MPEG-2 and H.264, and in CBR as
key benefits
well as VBR mode. The solution also includes automatic
loudness control to comply with international standards.
OTT services are also key requirements for cable
operators. Thomson Video Networks offers a high-density,
future-proof, broadcast carrier-grade multiscreen
transcoding platform, fully integrated with all major
DRM vendors, CDN operators and multiscreen delivery
platform vendors. Plus, the solution is ready for targeted
ad insertion with ESAM and EBP.
IP
Backbone
IRDs
RD Series
SINGLE-CHANNEL
MD Series
MULTI-CHANNEL
ViBE CP6000
DECODER
SDI
Router
IP Router
BROADCAST SERVICES
PREMIUM SERVICES
ViBE EM4000
PREMIUM HD/SD ENCODER
ViBE EM1000/2000
PREMIUM SD ENCODER
TURNAROUND SERVICES
ViBE XT1000
XTREAM TRANSCODER
IP Router
DOCSIS
NetProcessor
MULTIPLEXERS
Service Multiplexing
Scrambling
Data Insertion
Transrating
Ad Insertion
Splicing / FlexSplice
IP
or ASI
Amethyst III
REDUNDANCY SWITCH
LOCAL HE
IP
NETWORK
LOCAL HE
HFC NETWORK
QAM
Modulation
LOCAL HE
Leverage existing infrastructures
Deliver more HD channels over your HFC network
Ad Insertion
Playout Barker Channels
FUZE-1
PLAYOUT SYSTEM
Embrace multiscreen technology
Develop advertising revenues
Optimize your operations
MediaFlex SUITE
UNIFIED SERVICE MANAGEMENT
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CABLE TV
MULTISCREEN
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OTT & IPTV VIDEO DELIVERY
Thomson Video Networks offers an innovative
multiscreen video solution for streaming broadcastquality
Internet TV alongside regular TV services. A
simplified workflow process with easy service expansion
capabilities makes Thomson’s solution a unique,
future-proof investment and a perfect addition to the
changing media delivery landscape. Besides the emerging
HEVC video codec, Thomson Video Networks’ solution
supports all major industry codecs and formats including
MPEG transport streams, Adobe ® Flash ® , Apple ® HTTP
Live Streaming, Microsoft ® Smooth Streaming, and
MPEG-DASH.
Thomson Video Networks’ ViBE VS7000 multiscreen
encoding system provides expanded capabilities for
high efficiency video coding (HEVC), including a new
interlaced mode, an additional 10 percent improvement
in compression performance, and support for statistical
multiplexing. ViBE VS7000 becomes the first solution
to offer HEVC and statistical encoding not only for
progressive, but also for interlaced video content
including 1080i25/30, 576i25, and 480i30, enabling
customers to deliver premium video quality with
maximum bandwidth savings.
Files
Live
MediaFlex SUITE
UNIFIED SERVICE MANAGEMENT
ViBE VS7000
CLOUD
ViBE VS7000
VIDEO SYSTEM
CLOUD DVR
CATCHUP
ORIGIN SERVER
DISTRIBUTION
NETWORK
key benefits
ViBE XT1000
XTREAM TRANSCODER
VoD
ORIGIN SERVER
Broadcast-grade multiscreen platform
Outstanding flexibility and scalability with MediaFlex OS video
operating system
Support for all major codecs and formats
CMS
DRM
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CABLE MULTISCREEN TV
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VIRTUALIZING OTT
& MULTISCREEN APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLOUD
PAY-TV HEADEND
Thomson Video Networks ViBE VS7000 multiscreen
encoding system operates in virtualized mode to deliver
all of the economic benefits of the cloud while ensuring
the broadcast-grade performance required by today’s
media environments. Driven by the MediaFlex OS video
operating system, the ViBE VS7000 is able to create
a cluster of servers, manage automatic load balancing
and failover, and simplify integration of new software
modules. MediaFlex OS provides a software layer for the
ViBE VS7000 that enables live transcoding, branding,
and other A/V processing functions in the cloud and on
virtualized platforms, in addition to physical, on-premises
resources. From the operator’s standpoint, the complete
environment can be managed with a single product,
drastically reducing operational expenses.
Video
Source
MediaFlex SUITE
UNIFIED SERVICE MANAGEMENT
ViBE EM4000
PREMIUM HD/SD ENCODERS
NetProcessor
MULTIPLEXERS
CAS/EPG
HIGH-DENSITY LIVE VIDEO DELIVERY SOLUTION
DRM
HIGH-DENSITY TRANSCODING
Cable operators and telcos are faced with the challenge
of transcoding all of their live channels to make them
available to their subscribers for multiscreen access.
Although the service is popular with end viewers, it is not
easy for operators to monetize. In order to lower the cost
of deployment, Thomson Video Networks has introduced
ViBE XT1000, an ultra-high density on-premises H.264
transcoder which can convert all HD/SD channels for
viewing on tablet PCs, smartphones or other connected
devices at a very affordable cost.
The solution is ideal to complement either the existing
cable or IPTV headend already addressing the home
TV display, or to actually migrate to a convergent
architecture that can encode for both IPTV and
multiscreen applications.
Control & Monitoring
ViBE XT1000
XTREAM TRANSCODER
Live OTT to CDN
CDN
Network
ISP
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CABLE TV
CAPTURE & PLAYOUT
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MULTI-CHANNEL PLAYOUT SOLUTION
CONTINUOUS CAPTURE
CHANNEL ORIGINATION
Recent years have seen an explosion of new linear TV
channels that require their own distinct graphic identity.
At the same time, broadcasters know that OTT
distribution of premium channels is a must if they want
to stay relevant and competitive. Channel-in-a-box
(CiaB) solutions allow broadcasters to move away from
complex and expensive multi-vendor infrastructures for
uncompressed playout. But in a typical CiaB system,
the playout and compression functions operate as
independent silos.
Thomson Video Networks’ playout system breaks down
these silos with a versatile and cost-effective solution for
MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and HEVC video playout on-premises
or in the cloud. Thomson Video Networks offers the first
solution to integrate CiaB capabilities with premiumquality
encoding and transcoding for broadcast and
OTT delivery. In this regard, Thomson Video Networks’
playout system uniquely fulfills the acquisition, branding,
ad insertion, and compression requirements of today’s
most sophisticated multiscreen media operations.
TV-ON-DEMAND CAPTURE
LIVE INPUTS
CONTROL & COMMAND
MEDIA ASSET LIBRARY
LIVE OUTPUTS
AD INSERTION
MONITORING
RECORD
key benefits
PLAYOUT
Flexible multi-channel playout
Perfect combination of automated playout and quality
compression Intuitive built-in automation
GRAPHIC OVERLAY
SCHEDULING
TRIGGERING
Smart asset management system
Advanced graphics overlays
TIME DELAY
DISASTER RECOVERY
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ULTRA HD & HDR
ISDB-Tb WORKFLOW
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DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TV
ULTRA HD | HIGH-DYNAMIC-RANGE SOLUTION
With the significant increase of the deployed UHD TV
sets, broadcasters are looking for a solution to address
early adopters with the future standard of premium TV.
Thomson Video Networks Ultra HD solution enables
media enterprises to leverage high-efficiency video
coding (HEVC) to provide an optimal video experience
to consumers through live compression of UHD sources
at up to 60 frames per second (FPS) and in 10-bit color.
The new ViBE 4K live Ultra HD encoder is the latest
addition to Thomson Video Networks’ Ultra HD product
portfolio, which also includes the award-winning ViBE
VS7000 multiscreen and HEVC 4K file encoder, the
FUZE-1 playout system, and the A/V Codec Analyzer.
The addition of HDR support for live content to the ViBE
4K marks another industry first — an encoding solution
that enables broadcasters to address both HDR decoders
and non-HDR-compliant deployments in a single stream,
with minimal overhead for the HDR information carried
in the signal.
LIVE SOURCE
ViBE 4K
ULTRA HD LIVE ENCODER
LIVE CHANNEL
STB
LINEAR CHANNEL
key benefits
FILES
ViBE VS7000
ULTRA HD FILE ENCODER
TS FILES
FUZE-1
PLAYOUT SYSTEM
Covers both live and file workflows
Encodes UHD in HEVC Main 10, up to 59-94P 10-bits
Perfect solution for live sport coverage
Low investment UHD solution with file based workflows
Supports insertion of live HDR metadata
A/V CODEC ANALYZER
PLAYLIST
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transforming video delivery
BEHIND EVERY SCREEN
you’ll find Thomson Video Networks
Our people and technology drive the compression
and video quality requirements of every device
— today and tomorrow.

CABLE PRODUCTS TVOVERVIEW
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
ENCODING & TRANSCODING.................................. 26
MULTIPLEXING & TRANSPORT ................................ 31
CAPTURE & PLAYOUT ................................................. 32
NETWORK MANAGEMENT ....................................... 33
DECODING & DESCRAMBLING ............................... 34
MONITORING & SWITCHING ................................... 36
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CABLE ENCODING TV& TRANSCODING
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ViBE EM4000
PREMIUM HD/SD BROADCAST ENCODER
ViBE EM1000/2000
PREMIUM SD BROADCAST ENCODERS
ViBE 4K
ULTRA HD/HDR ENCODER
ViBE XT1000
XTREAM TRANSCODER
The ViBE EM4000 premium HD/SD encoder leverages
Thomson Video Networks’ Mustang 2.0 compression
technology to deliver a step up in efficiency for broadcasters
seeking to deploy more HD and SD channels within bandwidth
limits.
The ViBE EM1000/2000 encoders represent the benchmark
for SD encoding, making them ideal for satellite and terrestrial
broadcast applications and other content aggregation types.
The ViBE 4K is a real-time encoding solution for ultra-high
definition (UHD) broadcasting. With 1-RU chassis, the ViBE 4K
complements the Ultra HD portfolio, and is the industry’s most
compact live 4K encoder.
The ViBE XT1000 is a high-density transcoder for live
applications, suitable for DTH, DTTV, IPTV, and cable services
as well as Web TV and OTT service delivery.
The first premium encoder to offer a density of eight HD
MPEG-4 AVC channels in a 1-RU chassis, the ViBE EM4000
now includes SD MPEG-2 to HD MPEG-4 switching features,
making it ideal for a wide range of broadcast operations
including satellite, terrestrial, cable, and IP television. Not only
does the ViBE EM4000 save rack space and power (consuming
less than 65W per video channel), it also allows greater
flexibility in 8+8 channel architectures by enabling operators to
change the configuration of a full transponder instantly.
For SD encoding, the ViBE EM1000/2000 encoders combine
compression efficiency features and the latest preprocessing
techniques to deliver clearer pictures with increased depth and
clarity, giving customers a premium viewing experience.
The ViBE EM series now includes automatic loudness control
to comply with international standards as well as the U.S. CALM
Act, ITU-1770, and EBU-R128. ViBE EM1000/2000 encoders
also support built-in teletext-to-DVB subtitling capabilities.
The ViBE 4K extends high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) to
provide an optimal video experience to consumers through live
compression of UHD sources at up to 60 frames per second,
and in 10-bit color.
The addition of HDR support for live content to the ViBE
4K marks another industry first — an encoding solution that
enables broadcasters to address both HDR decoders and
non-HDR-compliant deployments in a single stream, with
minimal overhead for the HDR information carried in the signal.
Through “pay as you grow” licensing, the ViBE XT1000 is ideal
for rapid channel lineup expansion and for generating new
OTT/multiscreen revenues.
The ViBE XT1000 receives compressed TV signals over IP
and transcodes video and audio from any-to-any formats
(MPEG-2/MPEG-4 AVC, SD/HD, CBR/VBR statmux/ABR).
Based on a high-availability, modular 2-RU chassis, the ViBE
XT1000 supports up to 54 HD channels or 180 SD channels.
Leveraging Mediaflex OS video operating system, the ViBE XT1000
provides built-in redundancy for better reliability at a lower cost.
Beyond transcoding, the ViBE XT1000 offers an impressive set
of advanced features including automatic loudness control to
comply with international standards such as ITU-1770 and
EBU-R128, subtitle management, logo insertion, text insertion,
and black-out management.
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CABLE ENCODING TV& TRANSCODING
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ViBE VS7000
FROM MULTISCREEN VIDEO TO ULTRA HD ENCODING
The ViBE VS7000 video system is a breakthrough “anything in,
anything out” encoding/transcoding platform for Web TV, OTT
services, IPTV, and cable delivery. ViBE VS7000 enables video
operators to expand the reach of their services with a level of
versatility previously unseen in a compression platform.
The ViBE VS7000 features outstanding picture quality in an all-
IP environment with live broadcast-quality encoding, innovative
video preprocessing, and faster-than-real-time file transcoding.
In addition to the HEVC video codec, ViBE VS7000 supports all
major industry codecs and formats including MPEG transport
streams, Adobe ® Flash ® , Apple ® HTTP Live Streaming,
Microsoft ® Smooth Streaming, and MPEG-DASH.
In addition, the ViBE VS7000 offers advanced value-added
features such as subtitle transcoding, audio loudness
management, mosaic generation, text crawl generation, and
program black-out.
Powered by Thomson’s MediaFlex OS video operating system,
its unified graphical user interface enables custom workflow
creation, automatic load balancing, and failover. Simplicity,
reliability, and scalability are the ViBE VS7000’s core benefits.
The newest version of the ViBE VS7000 expands capabilities
for HEVC, including a new interlaced mode, improvements
in compression performance and support for statistical
multiplexing.
ViBE CP6000
CONTRIBUTION PLATFORM
The ViBE CP6000 is a dedicated, multi-format, highperformance
platform for contribution and primary distribution
of live video. Its modular design supports up to four
hot-swappable boards. It encodes an unprecedented eight HD
channels or encodes and modulates up to six channels per
1-RU chassis.
The processing board can be either a MPEG encoder/decoder
board with AES & analog audio interfaces or a dual channel
MPEG encoder/decoder board or DVB-S/S2/S2X modulator
board. Every board is hot swappable for field upgrade and to
ease operation.
Its modular architecture offers optimum performance,
flexibility, scalability and upgradability to maximize customer
benefit.
ViBE CP6100
HALF-RACK CONTRIBUTION PLATFORM
The ViBE CP6100 modular half-rack is a dedicated platform for
space-constrained applications such as DSNG, OB vans and
flight cases. It supports two hot-swappable slots for processing
boards. It encodes an unprecedented four HD channels or
encodes and modulates up to two channels per half-rack chassis.
The capabilities and flexibility offered by the ViBE CP6100 halfrack
chassis are unique to the market.
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CABLE ENCODING TV& TRANSCODING
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MULTIPLEXING & TRANSPORT
FLEXTREAM 2.0
INTENSIFIED STATISTICAL MULTIPLEXING
Flextream statistical multiplexing technology automatically
controls Thomson Video Networks’ ViBE MPEG-2/4 SD or HD
encoders by dynamically allocating video bitrates according
to quality targets and service priorities. This ensures optimum
bandwidth utilization and improves the resulting video quality –
a constant requirement for direct-to-home satellite, terrestrial,
or cable networks.
With version 2.0, Flextream extends this technology to
intermittent data streams. Instead of reserving a fixed amount
of bandwidth within the multiplex for intermittent streams,
Flextream dynamically adapts the video pool bitrate based
on the quantity of data to be transmitted, up to a predefined
threshold. Ideal for asynchronous data components or services,
Flextream 2.0 offers a cost-effective, secure solution for
broadcasting EMM, EPG, and interactive applications such
as HbbTV (Hybrid broadcast broadband TV), system software
updates, and playout of VoD programs.
NetProcessor 9030/40
VIDEO PROCESSOR & DVB-T2 GATEWAY
NetProcessor 9030/40 provides multiplexing, re-multiplexing,
PSI/SI processing, transrating, splicing, data injection, ad
insertion, and scrambling of hundreds of services received and
delivered over ASI and telecom interfaces. NetProcessor is also
a bandwidth manager that can combine local or geographically
distributed encoders in the same pool with incoming transrated
programs using the hybrid, remote Flextream technology. In
addition to its rich re-multiplexing capabilities, NetProcessor
9030/40 can be used as a standalone multi-PLP DVB-T2
gateway that is fully compatible with all major transmitter
vendors.
NetProcessor 9030/40 is also the cornerstone of Thomson
Video Networks new SingleFeed solution. SingleFeed makes
it easy and highly cost-effective for terrestrial headend
operators to perform satellite distribution of SFN multiplexes
to transmitters, to easily reach 100 percent coverage, and to
regionalize these multiplexes.
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CABLE CAPTURE TV & PLAYOUT
4K
NETWORK MANAGEMENT
FUZE-1
PLAYOUT SYSTEM
FUZE-1 Playout System is a completely new approach that
integrates the traditional playout functions of a channel in a
box (CiaB) with premium-quality encoding and transcoding for
broadcast and OTT delivery. Ideal for applications such as ad
insertion, branding, disaster recovery, and EAS insertion, FUZE-1
provides a rich playout infrastructure together with the ability to
process audio and video either directly in the compressed domain
or by going back to baseband and re-encoding.
Powered by the Thomson Video Networks MediaFlex OS video
operating system, FUZE-1 provides advanced graphics, channel
switching, sophisticated built-in automation, an integrated asset
manager, and premium software transcoding capabilities.
SAPPHIRE
MPEG STREAM SERVER
Sapphire is a unique MPEG stream server with advanced capture and time-shifting capabilities. Operating frame-accurately with MPEG-2
and H.264-compressed content, Sapphire provides all the functions needed to ingest, process, and play back recorded video seamlessly.
The Sapphire MPEG stream server is used for media archival, TV-on-demand captures, and time-shifting applications, as well as for
disaster recovery in the event of a loss of connectivity with the central hub. Sapphire is able to record incoming feeds over IP or ASI and
play them back, all under the control of frame-accurate record lists and playlists. Sapphire also features an asset editing utility, designed
to trim extract or concatenate the video clips.
MediaFlex SUITE
UNIFIED SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Central to Behind Every Screen is the MediaFlex SUITE , Thomson
Video Networks’ unified service operation and management
software suite.
The MediaFlex SUITE provides a software layer to facilitate overall
service configuration, scheduling, and monitoring for customers
operating across multiple delivery platforms. Combined with
MediaFlex OS video operating system, the suite can provision
branding and compression resources based on priorities for
deployment speed, video quality requirements, bandwidth
optimization, and content customization.
With its exclusive TimePlanner application, the MediaFlex SUITE
offers built-in scheduling and profiling capabilities to facilitate
management of complex and dynamic service offerings.
MediaFlex SUITE provides a unified view of the entire operation
to streamline tasks such as migrating services between
compression resources, deploying new services rapidly in a
data center, or extending file transcoding capabilities with
external cloud resources.
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CABLE DECODING TV& DESCRAMBLING
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DECODING & DESCRAMBLING
MD SERIES
MULTI-CHANNEL MODULAR IRD SOLUTIONS
The new MD series of modular and IRDs from Thomson Video Networks is ideal for digital turnaround, monitoring, and contribution
applications in terrestrial, DTH, cable, and IPTV/OTT systems. The foundation for the MD series is the MD9000, a modular 2-RU
platform that accommodates up to 10 hot-pluggable MD modules including:
RD SERIES
DECODER/DESCRAMBLER SOLUTIONS
To accommodate the full gamut of transmission media, Thomson Video Networks IRD series provides a rich set of optional inputs including
satellite DVB-S/S2, IP Gigabit Ethernet, ASI, and the new terrestrial DVB-T/T2 inputs. IRDs enrich the end-to-end HEVC-based video
transmission solutions offered by Thomson Video Networks.
The MD1100 receiver/descrambler, offering professionalquality
reception and descrambling performance (BISS and
DVB-CI). The MD1100 also includes advanced PID/service
filtering capabilities for multi-channel digital turnaround and IP
gateway applications.
The MD4000, a professional receiver and multi-format
decoder supporting MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/AVC 4:2:0 video in
SD and HD quality. The MD4000 module offers a low-costper-channel
decoding solution for distribution monitoring and
re-encoding applications.
The MD6000, a professional receiver and multi-format decoder
designed for the contribution market. Supporting up to MPEG-2
and MPEG-4/AVC 4:2:2 10-bit video decoding, this module is
ideal for remote newsgathering and for receiving multiple feeds
from large outdoor events.
The RD6000 is a receiver/decoder designed for all satellite
and telecom contribution networks requiring up to
MPEG-2/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 10-bit streams. RD6000
supports SD 4:2:0/4:2:2 video formats as standard. Software
licenses enable in-field adaptation or upgrading without
additional hardware if HD 4:2:0 or HD 4:2:0/4:2:2 8 and
10-bit stream decoding is required.
The RD4000 is a receiver/decoder designed for digital
turnaround and monitoring applications requiring MPEG-
2/MPEG-4 AVC SD or HD. RD4000 supports SD 4:2:0
video format as standard. Software licenses enable in-field
adaptation or upgrading without additional hardware if HD
4:2:0 decoding is required. RD4000 packs a rich set of inputs
(DVB-S/S2 satellite, IP and ASI) to handle a wide range of
transmission media.
The RD1100 is a receiver/descrambler designed to meet
the digital turnaround requirements of the contribution
and distribution markets. RD1100 packs a rich set of inputs
(DVB-S/S2 satellite, IP and ASI) to handle a wide range of
transmission media. Automatic input redundancy switching
enhances system robustness.
The RC1000 IRD remote controller delivers full in-band
remote control capability for Thomson Video Networks
receivers/decoders and descramblers to simplify operation
and significantly reduce OPEX when units are installed in areas
without management networks. This solution is suitable for
both MD and RD series products.
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MPEG SCAN
MEDIA FILE MONITOR
MPEG Scan is a media file monitor. Dedicated to QoS control
tasks for video-on-demand, broadcast monitoring, or digital
cinema, it performs advanced conformity and quality verification
of media files to help you avoid corrupt content going on–air.
This solution removes the cost of a “manual” visual inspection.
MPEG Scan supports a wide range of file formats and
Audio/Video codecs. In addition, it lets you define and perform
both objective and subjective testing, including TR 101 290
priority 1 and 2, multiplex and rate analyses, audio-level testing,
template checking, and video freeze/black frame detection.
MPEG Scan performs configurable actions based on its test
outcomes and its software offers a complete and automatic
quality-control workflow solution.
Thanks to its flexible architecture, MPEG Scan can quickly scale
a different range of content volumes. Directly manageable
through a web browser, it also provides a Web Services API for
easy integration into any workflow.
A/V CODEC ANALYZER
MEDIA FILE ANALYZER
The Audio/Video Codec Analyzer is a file-based media analyzer
offering decoding and efficient analyses for current and future
generations of compressed audio/video codecs. It includes the
widely deployed MPEG-2 and H.264/AVC compressed video
formats and now supports H.265/HEVC (High Efficiency Video
Codec) format. In addition to video analysis, the Audio/Video
Codec Analyzer is suitable for a wide range of compressed
audio formats – from MPEG Audio, Dolby ® Digital (AC-3),
Dolby ® Digital Plus (E-AC3) to AAC. The analyzer measures
loudness and displays audio characteristics and waveform by
establishing crosslinks with the corresponding picture in the
stream.
Beyond audio and video formats, the analyzer also decodes and
checks teletext subtitles, DVB subtitles, closed captions and
SCTE-35 cue tones involved in digital program insertion (local
program or ad insertion). Picture-by-picture navigation, with
subtitle analysis and display as well as splice point indication
greatly simplifies your investigation to identify, isolate and
locate any problems.
AMETHYST III
REDUNDANCY SWITCH
Thomson Video Networks’ widely-deployed Amethyst III
redundancy switch supports IP inputs and outputs in addition
to ASI interfaces. The new-generation Amethyst III switch
provides fast, intelligent, and seamless switching between
multiple 1+1 MPEG transport streams transported over IP
networks.
Amethyst III easily secures any IP stream in a video compression
system and ensures digital TV system robustness and service
availability. IP inputs and outputs can be managed through
multiple GigE ports supporting bypass in the event of power
failure.
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INTEGRATION SERVICES
In concert with deployment of a solution or installation of a
digital television system, Thomson Video Networks offers a
range of integration services including engineering, installation
and wiring, commissioning and acceptance testing for the
solution, and product sales assistance.
When combined with our OneCare Support, the Integration
Services project will provide years of dependable operation
with one objective in mind: customer satisfaction.
ONECARE SUPPORT
Thomson Video Networks’ OneCare Support allows access
to a team of skilled engineers, with experience delivering
first-rate services to the world’s largest broadcasters so they
can maximize the potential of their video compression system
while reducing daily operational costs. The customers can opt
for an SLA at any time -- at the end of a warranty period or
as soon as they receive the Thomson solution -- in order to
benefit from added support during the warranty period.
CONSULTANCY
Through years of experience, thousands of successful projects,
and sustained market leadership, Thomson Video Networks
has developed expertise in the design and implementation of
video compression and processing systems. Whether for cable,
direct-to-home satellite, terrestrial broadcast, IPTV, Web TV,
OTT, or mobile TV, our Systems Integration team is ready to
help build your next-generation video delivery infrastructure.
TRAINING
Thomson Video Networks’ training courses focus on the
company’s products, turnkey systems/solutions, and technology
topics such as compression, digital TV standards, and video over
IP. Thomson Video Networks organizes some courses according
to specific customer requirements and also offers sessions
featuring predetermined topics. These sessions are open to
several customers simultaneously. Our goal is to provide our
customers with better understanding and maximized use of
solutions and products available from Thomson Video Networks.
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