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With the most advanced workflow tools

Miranda offers the most complete range for HD/SD graphics, master control 

switching, and playout server/channel-in-a-box systems. The Xmedia Suite 

template-based graphics workflow tools underpin the entire range, and provide 

streamlined operations across production graphics, channel branding and 

promotional graphics. The result is improved graphics consistency, no duplication 

of effort, and a faster time to air. All without compromising creativity. 

Range OveRview 

Graphics, Master Control Switching & Playout Servers 

GRAPHICS AND MASTER CONTROL WORKFLOW SOFTWARE 

CHANNEL BRANDING AND PRODUCTION GRAPHICS HARDWARE 

PLAYOUT SERVER WITH GRAPHICS / CHANNEL-IN-A-BOX 

Xmedia Suite Page 6 

With the Xmedia Suite, you can use the same workflow tools to create rich and 

dynamic template-based graphics for both live production and channel branding. 

The applications integrate tightly with the Vertigo XG and Imagestore family 

processors, as well as the Xstation playout server. 

Vertigo XG Page 25 

The Vertigo XG processor offers high performance, single or dual channel, HD/SD 

television graphics and clip playback. It’s ideal for the automated playout of rich channel 

branding and engaging promotional graphics, such as ‘Coming up next’ promos. 

Imagestore HDTV Logo / Imagestore 300+ Logo Page 26 

Imagestore HDTV Logo and Imagestore 300+ Logo (SD) are entry level, dual layer 

processors for automated logo and graphics insertion, with optional EAS support 

and audio mixing/clip playout. 

INTEGRATED MASTER CONTROL & CHANNEL BRANDING HARDWARE 

Imagestore HDTV / 300+ Page 27 

The Imagestore HDTV and Imagestore 300+ (SD) processors can be expanded to 

provide fully featured master control switching and channel branding graphics 

systems, with a choice of hard or soft panel control. 

Imagestore Intuition+ Page 28 

The Imagestore Intuition+ co-processor extends the HD/SD graphics and clip 

playout capabilities of the Imagestore HDTV and Imagestore 300+ processors to 

allow playout of the most advanced branding and promotional graphics. 

PresStation Page 29 

A compact, multi-channel master control switching panel, with easy control of 

multi-layer graphics, for controlling Imagestore HDTV / 300+ processors and 

Imagestore Intuition+ co-processors. 

Xstation Page 30 

Xstation is an HD/SD playout server with integral graphics and playlist control. 

This single or dual output ‘channel-in-a-box’ system is ideal for low cost, fast to air 

television channels, including specialty, regional and sub-channel playout.

Unmatched breadth and depth of solutions 

Miranda´s range offers an unmatched breadth and depth 

of solutions for production graphics plus channel playout, 

branding and promotion. By using a common set of 

modular graphics workflow tools across production and 

master control, facilities can benefit from a higher level of 

operational efficiency without sacrificing high impact onair 

presentation. 

Centralized asset management & distribution 

Xmedia Suite offers highly efficient, centralized asset management and distribution. 

This allows all graphical assets to be ingested once, centrally archived and automatically 

moved to a range of graphics devices. Centralization also improves access for operators 

to graphical assets across a facility, and between facilities. Rule-based publishing 

intelligently distributes the assets, and prevents a wide range of potential on-air 

presentation errors. 

Workflow tools for production and master control 

With the Xmedia Suite, you can use the same workflow tools to create rich and 

dynamic template-based graphics for both live production and channel branding 

in master control. The result is improved graphics consistency, no duplication of 

effort, and a faster time to air. All without compromising creativity. 

Effective newsroom integration 

In newsroom environments, using Xmedia Suite’s Xnews MOS-compliant plug-in for 

newsroom control systems brings a higher level of control over graphics to journalists. 

With Xnews, pre-prepared templates and image libraries are used by journalists to 

generate the graphics needed to support stories, in just a fraction of the time required 

to create original graphics. For news directors, this template-based approach allows 

graphics to be created quickly for breaking news with minimal operator intervention, 

and the advanced MOS interface simplifies last minute changes to the rundown. 

Rich branding and promotional graphics 

The combination of Xmedia Suite and the Vertigo XG, or the Imagestore family 

of processors, is ideal for the playout of rich channel branding and promotional 

graphics. By using ‘smart’ templates that incorporate data-driven graphics, 

animations, DVE effects and audio controls, creatives can quickly generate 

engaging graphics and packaged promos. Pre-prepared pages can be created 

semi-automatically using traffic data, and they can also be produced fully 

automatically in real-time with dynamic page creation, using a traffic database 

and station automation. 

Low cost HD/SD television playout 

Miranda’s Xstation ‘channel-in-a-box’ system integrates tightly with the Xmedia 

Suite applications, and is designed to reduce the cost of adding extra television 

channels, as well as to speed installation and playout processes. Xstation is a single/ 

dual output, HD/SD playout server with integral graphics and playlist control. It’s 

ideal for specialty, regional and sub-channel playout. 

Master control switching with integral graphics 

Fully featured HD/SD master control with integral rich channel branding is another 

key element of the range. The Imagestore family is designed for multi-channel 

operation, and can be driven by the widely supported Oxtel protocol. Effective 

manual control of switching and graphics is offered by an intuitive soft panel, 

and by the advanced PresStation master control panel. The graphics performance 

can be upgraded for the most complex, multi-level graphics with the Imagestore 

Intuition+ co-processor. 

Creative services 

Miranda’s in-house creative and project management teams offer a wide range of 

services, including turnkey graphics installations, complete with project management, 

2D/3D template design, and commissioned hardware and software.

overview of Xmedia suite workflow tools 

The Xmedia Suite template-based graphics workflow tools are highly flexible to address the different graphics 

demands of live production graphics, channel branding and promotion. The tools allow different users across 

a facility, or network, to share a common central asset repository and authoring tool set. The comprehensive 

applications offer asset management, graphics creation, content editing, and real-time data management, as well 

as work-order management and playout control. 

Xmedia Server: centralized archive 

P The Xmedia Server allows all branding assets to be ingested once, centrally 

archived and automatically moved to a range of graphics devices. 

P Assets can be managed using rule-based publishing to automatically and 

intelligently distribute the assets, thereby preventing a wide range of on-air 

presentation errors. 

P The Xmedia Server manages and distributes live data from external sources to 

graphics processors 

Xplorer: asset management 

P Xplorer is a media management interface for managing content on an Xmedia 

Server and on graphics processors 

P Used for ingest of content from external storage devices, and offers file import 

conversion 

P Xplorer offers viewing, moving, and deletion of content on an Xmedia Server and 

on individual processors 

Xstudio: template authoring 

P Xstudio is a drag-and-drop authoring system for creating and previewing 

television graphics 

P Allows design of elaborate templates with advanced timeline features 

P During template creation, Xstudio automatically produces an associated soft 

control panel plus data forms for business logic and data source reading 

Xbuilder: template population + playlist building 

P Xbuilder allows users to populate the variable fields within graphics templates to 

create pages 

P Pages can be pre-prepared semi-automatically, using an export from the traffic or 

scheduling system 

P Pages can also be populated fully automatically at air time by directly reading and 

delivering data from the traffic and scheduling system 

P Xbuilder is also used for building time of day, or sequenced, playlists for complex 

branding and promotional graphics sequences controlled by Xplay 

Xpanel: playout control 

P Xpanel is a ‘soft’ control panel which provides highly intuitive operation of 

multiple channels 

P Panels are created automatically during template design process, and can be 

customized to address specific tasks 

P Supports full breadth of graphics capabilities 

Xplay: media event sequencer 

P The Xplay media event sequencer drives the playout of complex branding and 

promotional graphics sequences 

P The playlist loads and takes templates and pages to-air 

P Fully automated, graphics sequences can be previewed ahead of airing with 

Xplay’s graphics preview window 

Xnews: NRCS graphics plug-in 

P Xnews is a MOS-compliant Newsroom Control System (NRCS) plug-in which offers 

a high level of control over graphics content to journalists 

P By using Xnews, journalists can access pre-prepared Xmedia Suite templates and 

image libraries from their NRCS to create story graphics, in just a fraction of the 

time it would take to create original graphics 

P Xnews is supported by AP ENPS, Avid iNews, and Omnibus, and is available as a 

web client

Production graphics workflow 

Using Xmedia Suite with Vertigo XG processor in newsroom for more efficient workflow 

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Asset management 

XmeDia server 

centralized archive 

Data feeds 

for graphics 


Xplorer 

asset management 

Graphical assets are ingested onto the Xmedia 

Server for archiving. Assets can be managed using 

rule-based publishing to intelligently distribute the 

assets, thereby preventing a wide range of on-air 

presentation errors. The Xmedia Server also manages 

and distributes live graphics data from external 

feeds to the Vertigo XG graphics processors. 

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raw 

graphic 

objects 

networKeD access to assets 

2 

Template authoring 

XstUDio 

template authoring 


Graphics templates are created by the graphics team 

in advance using Xstudio, along with a database of 

supporting images so that news story graphics can 

be built quickly using the templates. The templates 

can combine data-driven graphics, animations, DVE 

effects and audio controls. Built-in business logic 

can control graphics according to data, such as 

arrow colors for financial graphics. 

Designers 

construct 

templates for 

journalists 

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4 

3 

4 

Newsroom 

Xnews 

nrcs graphics plug-in enables journalists 

to create graphics using templates 

graphics pages 

Graphics preparation 

Journalists create graphics to support their stories 

using Xnews, a NRCS plug-in, which allows fast 

access to templates and image libraries from within 

the NRCS application (see page 22). 

Graphics distribution 

Pre-prepared graphics pages are sent to the Xmedia 

Server for archiving and distribution to the Vertigo 

XG processors. Templates for live data are pushed to 

the Vertigo XG processors, ready to be populated. 

scheduling 

information 

from nrcs 

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6 

5 

Using Xmedia Suite workflow tools 

Production control 

Scheduling graphics 

Graphics playout 

Xplay 

media event sequencer 

program from production switcher transmission of graphic page plus 

vertigo Xg 

data-driven lower third template 

graphics processor (single channel) 

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pages recalled 

and graphics 

sequences driven 

The NRCS sends scheduling information to the 

Xplay media event sequencer, which controls the 

playout of complex graphics sequences. 

Xplay recalls graphics pages, and drives dynamic 

news sequences, with live data mapped to the 

appropriate graphic template fields.

HD/SD branding & promotional graphics workflow 

Using Xmedia Suite with Vertigo XG for rich branding with a streamlined workflow 

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XmeDia server 


Data feeds 

for graphics 

Xplorer 


raw 

graphic 

objects 

2 



XstUDio 


graphic 

templates 

Page generation 

Playout to air 

vertigo Xg 

program from master control mixer transmission of graphic sequence 

graphics processor (single channel) 

1 


Branding assets are ingested onto the Xmedia 2 


Objects from third party graphics systems are 3 

Page creation 

Pages can be pre-prepared semi-automatically, using 5 

Previewing graphics 

Fully automated graphics can be previewed ahead 


imported into the Xstudio template authoring 

an export from the traffic or scheduling system. 

of airing with Xplay, which uses schedule data from 


application to incorporate in ‘smart’ templates. 

Pages can also be populated fully automatically at 

traffic. 

assets, thereby preventing a wide range of on- 

The templates can combine data-driven graphics, 

air time by directly reading and delivering data from 

air presentation errors. The Xmedia Server also 

manages and distributes live graphics data from 

animations, DVE effects and audio controls. 

the traffic and scheduling system (see page 18). 

external feeds to the Vertigo XG graphics processors. 

Graphics assets, including templates, images and 

4 


Pre-prepared graphics pages are sent to the Xmedia 6 


Station automation recalls graphics pages, and 

clips, can all be managed manually, using Xplorer for 

Server for archiving and distribution to the Vertigo 

drives dynamic sequences, with live data mapped 

viewing, moving, and deleting content on graphics 

XG processors. Templates for live data are pushed to 

to the appropriate graphic template fields. 

processors and PCs. 

the Vertigo XG processors, ready to be populated. 

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3 

4 

XbUilDer 

template population 

traffic data turns templates 

to graphic pages 

6 

scheduling 

information 

for previewing 

station 

automation 

recalls pages 

5 

Xplay 

media event sequencer

Dual-casting (HD+SD) branding graphics workflow 

Using Xmedia Suite with Vertigo XG for dual-casting with independent graphics for HD and SD outputs 

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XmeDia server 



Xplorer 


hD proGraM 

hD+sD 

graphic 

objects 

2 



XstUDio 


hD + sD 

graphic 

templates 


vertigo Xg 

graphics processor (dual channel) 


use schedule data from traffic. 

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3 

XbUilDer 


station automation 

recalls hD + sD 

pages 

hD + sD 

scheduling 

information 


1 HD and SD branding assets are ingested onto the 2 HD and SD graphics objects are imported into the 3 HD and SD pages can be pre-prepared semi- 5 

Xmedia Server for archiving. Assets can be managed 

using rule-based publishing to ensure that the 

assets are sent to the correct HD and SD channels. 

The Xmedia Server also manages and distributes 

live graphics data from external feeds to the HD/SD 

Vertigo XG graphics processors. Graphics assets can 

also be managed manually, using Xplorer. 

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Xvp up/down/cross 

converter 

Xstudio template authoring application for creating 

HD and SD ´smart´ templates. Xstudio speeds the 

process of creating dual format templates which are 

adapted for HD and SD formats. For instance, the 

16:9 HD templates may involve more text and more 

elaborate graphics than 4:3 SD templates, along 

with different graphics positions. 

hD 

sD 

traffic data turns hD + sD 

templates to graphic pages 

4 


automatically, using an export from the traffic or 

scheduling system. Pages can also be populated 

fully automatically at air time by directly reading 

and delivering data from the traffic and scheduling 

system (see page 18). 

Graphics preview 

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Fully automated HD and SD graphics can be 

previewed ahead of airing with Xplay, which can 

4 

transmission with 

independent graphics for 

hD and sD outputs 

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hD 

sD 

Xplay 


HD feed downconversion 

A single Miranda XVP converter provides HD and 

SD feeds simultaneously to the Vertigo XG graphics 

processor, regardless of whether the input signal is 

HD or SD. 


Using just one list, station automation recalls HD and 

SD graphics pages, and drives dynamic sequences, 

with live data mapped to the appropriate graphic 

template fields to deliver HD and SD outputs.

HD master control switching with rich branding workflow 

Using Xmedia Suite with Imagestore family for multi-channel master control and channel branding 

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XmeDia server 



Xplorer 


raw 

graphic 

objects 

2 


1 HD branding assets are ingested onto the Xmedia 2 



assets, thereby preventing a wide range of on-air 

channel branding errors. The Xmedia Server also 

manages and distributes live graphics data from 

external feeds to the Imagestore Intuition+ graphics 

processors. 



XstUDio 


HD graphics objects are imported into the Xstudio 

template authoring application for creating 

graphics templates. Embedded control simplifies 

the generation of complex graphics sequences, 

such as ‘Coming up next’ segments. Xstudio offers 

a timeline view of the various elements that are 

incorporated in a template, along with a template 

preview capability. 

graphic 

templates 

router feeDs 



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live data are pushed to the Imagestore Intuition+ 

processors, ready to be populated. 

1 

3 

4 

XbUilDer 


imagestore hDtv switching and branding processor 


3 HD pages can be pre-prepared semi-automatically, 5 

4 

traffic data turns templates 

into graphic pages 

imagestore intUition+ 

graphics co-processor 

using an export from the traffic or scheduling system. 

Pages can also be populated fully automatically at air 

time by directly reading and delivering data from the 

traffic and scheduling system (see page 18). 


station automation 

recalls page and 

drives switching 

fill + key 

Pre-prepared graphics pages are sent to the 

Xmedia Server for archiving and distribution to the 

Imagestore Intuition+ processors. Templates for 

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pres station 

master control switching and 

branding panel 

transmission of branded channel 


Source selection, DVE transitions, audio playout and 

graphics insertion by the Imagestore system are 

performed under automation or by manual control. 

HD templates are recalled and live data is mapped 

to the graphics templates to playout rich graphics 

sequences.

HD/SD playout server / channel-in-a-box workflow 

Using Xmedia Suite with Xstation for low cost playout of HD and SD specialty channels 

1 


XmeDia server 


Data feeds 

for graphics 


Xplorer 


raw 

graphic 

objects 

2 



XstUDio 


hD + sD 

graphic 

templates 


1 HD and SD clips and graphical assets are ingested 2 3 

onto the Xmedia Server for archiving, or directly into 

Xstation in smaller systems. Assets can be managed 

using rule-based publishing to ensure that the assets 

are sent to the correct HD and SD channels. Assets 

can also be controlled manually, using Xplorer. 

intelligent 

distribution of 

hD + sD 

program clips 

and promos 

HD and SD graphics objects are imported into the 

Xstudio template authoring application for creating 

HD and SD ´smart´ templates. Xstudio allows rapid 

creation of independent graphics templates for 

HD and SD channels, which address the different 

characteristics of the HD and SD formats. For instance, 

the 16:9 HD templates may involve more text and 

more elaborate graphics than 4:3 SD templates. 

Page & playlist generation 

1 1 

3 

XbUilDer 

template population & playlist building 

traffic data turns hD + sD 

templates to graphic pages 

Xstation 

playout server / channel-in-a-box 

(dual channel output) 


HD and SD pages can be pre-prepared semi- 

automatically, using an export from the traffic or 

scheduling system. Pages can also be populated 

fully automatically at air time by directly reading 

and delivering data from the traffic and scheduling 

system (see page 18). 

Xplay drives clip 

selection and 

graphics sequences 

hD + sD 

scheduling 

information 

for preview 

5 

4 

5 

hD 

sD 

4 

Dual channel hD + sD 

playout with independent 

graphics 


Xplay 


Playout control and previewing 

The Xplay media event sequencer allows previewing 

of graphics sequences ahead of airing, and drives the 

playout of clips and complex graphics sequences. 

HD and SD channel playout 

Xstation plays out HD and SD clips to deliver two 

specialty channels, each with independent, multi- 

layer graphics.

Xmedia Suite applicatiOn 

Creating ´snipe´ promotional graphics 

Xmedia Suite is very flexible, and can be adapted to meet 

many different working styles. In these examples, the tools 

are used to create ´snipe´ graphics, which highlight what´s 

‘Coming up next’ or ‘Later’. These promos can be created using 

varying levels of process automation. 

Quasi-automatic snipe page creation 

The most basic level of automating snipe production 

is to use the Xbuilder tool for quasi-automatic page 

creation. This involves the operator selecting the 

snipe graphic text, or values, from pull-down choices 

within Xbuilder, which are generated from data from 

automation or traffic. This approach has the benefit 

of a WYSIWYG preview of the snipe graphic, although 

the process is less automated, and therefore slower 

for large volume snipe production than a more fully 

automated workflow (outlined below). 

Semi-automatic snipe page generation 

A higher level of automation is provided by semi-automatic 

snipe creation, using a spreadsheet from the traffic system to 

populate a template with program schedule information. 

Xstudio: template authoring 

graphics 

templates 

traffic data 

Xbuilder: template population 

Xbuilder: template population 

snipes 

pages 

template selection 

Drop down value 

selection 

page preview 

This approach offers faster snipe creation, without sacrificing a 

full previewing capability. 

automated snipe playout with preview 

The most efficient workflow for snipe production is offered by 

fully automatic, database-driven dynamic page generation. 

This approach can also incorporate a snipe preview to allow an 

operator to prevent any errors ahead of airing. 

The process starts with preparing a graphic template with data 

fields, and associated images in Xstudio. The template is then 

loaded onto the Xmedia Server archive, and also onto a Vertigo 

XG graphics processor. 

Xplay 


Ahead of transmission, the snipe template is automatically 

pre-loaded by Xplay, and the data fields are populated by data 

from a traffic database, delivered via the Xmedia Server. The 

pre-loaded page can be viewed by the operator with Xplay, and 

any graphical errors can be prevented from airing, either by 

modifying or aborting the graphic. The graphics sequences are 

then automatically taken to-air. 

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Xstudio 

graphic 

templates 

Database of 

show names 

/times from 

traffic or promos 

manual page preview 

with modify, run, 

and abort controls 

base images, 

animations, 

clips 

vertigo XG processor 

show names/ 

times fed to 

recalled pages 

Xmedia server 


transmission of rendered graphic


Fully automated “bag ‘n’ tag” promos 

A “bag ń´ tag” is a full screen promotional interstitial used to create excitement about an upcoming episode. A 

typical promo will incorporate an episode specific clip and a repeated show clip, played with an overlay of schedule 

information (day, time and channel) and an associated voice-over. 

Traditionally, “bag ń´ tag” promos have been created specially 

for each airing, using an editor, but this represents a huge 

amount of repetitive work, especially in multi-channel facilities 

and for regional affiliates. For instance, a show that airs on 

Monday at 8pm across multiple affiliated stations will require 

promos for “Monday at 8”, “Tomorrow at 8”, “Tonight at 8”, and 

“Next”; all with the local station’s logo and voice-over, along with 

adjustments for the local time zone or schedule differences. 

A much more efficient way of creating these promos involves live 

playout of individual clip, graphics and audio elements, using a 

flexible timeline to accommodate variable length clips. By not 

pre-rendering, the promos can also be assembled much faster, 

With Xmedia Suite, all versions of a 

“bag ‘n tag” are generated from a single 

playlist, thereby reducing repetitive 

work, and the logic built into templates 

ensures that they play back correctly 

every time. 

using traffic data to populate templates. A further advantage of 

live playout is the flexibility and customizability of the promo 

events and timeline, which can accommodate any schedule 

changes at the last minute. 

Live playout of “bag ń´ tag” promos can be performed very 

effectively using the Xplay media event sequencer to drive a 

Vertigo XG graphics processor. To build a promo, the operator 

selects clip and graphics elements and adds metadata to build 

a playlist (see opposite). An entire promo sequence can be 

recalled by automation with a single recall ID, and Xplay´s 

preview capability allows the promos to be checked ahead of 

airing to prevent any errors on-air. 

>>> >>> >>> >>> 

Monday 8pm 

Tomorrow 8pm 

Tonight 8pm 

Next 

all instances created 

from a single playlist 

Monday 8pm 

Tomorrow 8pm 

Tonight 8pm 

Next 

Monday 10pm 

Tomorrow 10pm 

Tonight 10pm 

Next 

choose episode clip 

play name supers 

show network logo 

play fade effect 

Xstudio 


promo playlist 

drives graphics 

sequence 

vertigo XG processor 

Xplay 


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graphics 

templates 

and clips 

3 

station 

automation 

triggers promo 

traffic data 

1 2 

Xbuilder 

template population & 

playlist building 

Bag ń´ tag workflow overview 

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2 

3 

4 

templates 

to graphic 

pages 

4 

preview 

promo playout 

Using Xstudio, a graphics operator creates a template with episode specific data fields, and assembles the clips and 

supporting graphics needed for the promo on the Xserver archive. 

Xbuilder is used to convert the template into graphics pages, using traffic data. The completed pages are loaded to the 

Vertigo XG. Xbuilder is also used to create the promo playlist, with selection of the episode clip, the generic show clip, the 

name super, and the network logo. The timeline for the individual graphics and clip elements can be fully controlled. 

The station automation pre-loads the promo as one event, and Xplay can be used to preview, edit or abort the segment, 

ahead of playing on-air. 

Upon being triggered by station automation, Xplay drives the graphics sequence to-air from the Vertigo XG processor.


Template-based newsroom graphics 

Xmedia Suite is ideal for newsroom environments, and can 

be used for fully automated data-driven graphics, as well as 

for graphics prepared by journalists to support their stories, 

using simple to use templates and image databases. 

automated graphics creation by journalists 

Using a newsroom graphics automation system like Xmedia Suite results in 

a very different graphics workflow from a traditional newsroom, with more 

control presented to journalists; it also allows graphics artists to focus on 

their creativity. 

Instead of creating completed news graphics on-demand, a centralized 

graphics team can focus on creating archives of graphics templates and 

supporting libraries of images in anticipation of the news requirements. 

Xstudio templates do not compromise creativity, and allow a station to offer 

high impact, sophisticated graphics. 

Xstudio templates are stored on an Xserver archive, and are made accessible 

to all the networked workstations used by graphics artists and journalists. 

These templates and image libraries can then be used by journalists to 

create the news graphics they need to support a story, in just a fraction of 

the time it would take to create original graphics. 

The transition to this new style of working for journalists is simplified by the 

Xnews MOS-compliant plug-in for newsroom control systems, including 

AP ENPS and Avid iNews, as well as broadcast automation systems from 

vendors such as Omnibus. Using these familiar NRCS interfaces, with easy 

to use graphics tools, simplifies the learning curve for journalists, and also 

streamlines the workflow, as there is no need to move between applications 

while working on a story. 

This high level of graphics integration allows journalists to swiftly recall 

pre-made templates and simply insert relevant text, keeping them at a 

distance from the graphics technology. This allows them to concentrate 

on story writing and image selection, without having to learn multiple 

new applications. The completed graphics can be easily added to stories 

and rundowns by dragging-and-dropping templates into the newsroom 

system. 

For news directors, the Xmedia Suite’s advanced MOS interface offers 

seamless integration with existing newsroom systems, and this allows easier 

last minute changes to the rundown. This template-based approach also 

means that graphics can be created at high speed at the last minute for 

breaking news. 

Template selection using Xmedia Suite´s Xnews 

NRCS graphics plug-in 

Image selection from graphics archive 

Adding text to complete the graphic page 

data-driven, news graphics 

In addition to presenting locally generated news content, Xmedia Suite is 

ideal for elegantly managing data-driven graphics, using data-interfacing 

to standard news feeds, such as AP, Reuters and SportsTicker, as well as 

weather alerts, web data, and other sources of real-time information. 

The application’s powerful tools automate both the acquisition of the 

news data, and the linking of the data to graphics templates. Multiple 

data sources can be handled simultaneously to provide full flexibility with 

on-air presentation. Since the data acquisition process is fully automated, 

graphics can be generated from live data, and sent to air, with no additional 

intervention by newsroom personnel. 

The process starts with drag-and-drop template creation, using Xstudio 

for layout and formatting, graphics and clip insertion, timeline creation, 

and for incorporating broadcast logic. Multiple animation groups can be 

created, with animation of a wide set of properties per object, and updatable 

keyframes for dynamic control. 

The graphics can be created with ‘broadcast logic’ to simplify the process 

of adapting the graphics to the data, for instance reflecting financial data 

dynamics with arrow directions and colors. Broadcast logic can be based 

on actions, lookup tables, and scripts for the most complex data-driven 

graphics. 

Graphics can be previewed, edited and sequenced using the Xplay media 

event sequencer to prevent presentation errors on-air. 

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Data feed 

vertigo XG 

graphics processor 

Data feed 

Xmedia server 


Data feeds can be distributed from a central server or sent directly to Vertigo 

XG graphics processors. 

Data-driven graphic template creation with Xstudio 

Adding broadcast logic using a lookup table 

Playout of data-driven graphics using Xplay media 

event sequencer

Xmedia Suite 

Template-based graphics workflow tools 

With Xmedia Suite, you can use the same workflow tools to 

create rich and dynamic template-based graphics for both 

live production and channel branding. The result is improved 

consistency, no duplication of effort, and a faster time to air. 

All without compromising creativity. 

key features and Benefits 

P Template-based graphics workflow tools for the Vertigo XG, 

Imagestore family, and third party graphics platforms (see ordering 

information) 

P Ideal for rich, dynamic production graphics, channel branding and 

promotional graphics, including snipes and ´bag n tag´ promos 

P Centralized asset management for efficient multi-channel and 

distributed operations 

P Rapid drag and drop template authoring with advanced timeline 

control 

P Advanced data interfacing for the most complex graphics, with 

business logic driven by actions, lookup tables and scripts 

ordering information 

Media Management and Centralized servers 

XMedia servers 

VX-MS-LT Standard Asset/Data Management System 

VX-MS-Pro High Performance Asset/Data Management System 

VX-MS-LS Asset/Data Management for Vertigo XG 

XMedia server options 

VX-WOM Work-Order Management Option 

VX-MS-DataServer Data Server Extension to VX-MS-LT or VX-MS-Pro 

VX-MS-DeviceLicense Device license (required per device managed or 

controlled) 

Media ManageMent appliCations 

VX-Xplorer Media Asset management application 

VX-MediaStore-Web Asset browser for Macs (Web-based) 

XMedia server raid options (RAID for VX-MS-LT and VX-MS-Pro) 

VX-146-L1 146 GB RAID-1 storage 






VX-1200-L5 1.2 TB RAID-5 storage 

P Pages can be pre-prepared semi-automatically, using an export from 

the traffic or scheduling system. Pages can also be populated fully 

automatically at air time by directly reading and delivering data from 

the traffic and scheduling system. 

P Playlist controller for driving complex branding and promotional 

graphics sequences 

P MOS-compliant NRCS plug-in allows journalists to quickly create 

supporting graphics using templates and image databases 

P GUI based control panels are created automatically, and provide highly 

intuitive multi-channel control 

teMplate aUthoring and page Creation 

VX-Studio-LT Standard template creation tool 

VX-Studio-Pro Advanced template creation tool (includes VX- 

Preview) 

VX-Builder Page and playlist creation tool 

VX-News Newsroom system plug-in for page creation 

VX-VCE Vertigo Content Editor data entry and edit tool 

gUi Control panel and playlist tools 

VX-PanelBuilder GUI panel and Hardware panel configuration tool 

VX-Panel On-air software control panel application 

VX-Play Standard on-air playlist-based control application 

VX-Play-Pro Advanced on-air playlist-based control application 

VX-Preview Software preview tool 

VX-CGD-001 to VX-CGD-011 Device control drivers for 3rd party renderers 

Vertigo XG 

HD/SD graphics processor (single/dual channel) 

The Vertigo XG processor offers high performance, single 

or dual channel, HD/SD television graphics and clip 

playback. It’s ideal for the automated playout of rich 

channel branding and engaging promotional graphics, 

such as ‘Coming up next’ promos. 


P Single or dual channel (independent) HD/SD graphics processor for 

production graphics and channel branding 

P Dual graphics engine option is ideal for dual-casting, and allows 

independent graphics for HD and SD channels 

P Rich, dynamic graphics capabilities include multi-level character 

generation and graphics/animation insertion with multiple DVE 

transitions 

functional diagram 


rendering hardware and software 

VX-VertigoXG-SD11 Single channel SD graphics engine 

VX-VertigoXG-SD22 Dual channel SD graphics engine 

VX-VertigoXG-SD02 Dual F+K output SD graphics engine (no input) 

VX-VertigoXG-HD11 Single channel HD graphics engine 

VX-VertigoXG-HD22 Dual channel HD or SD graphics engine 

VX-VertigoXG-HD02 Dual F+K output HD or SD graphics engine 

(no input) 

Xg options 

VX-AUDIO Discrete Audio option for any VertigoXG 

VX-CLIPPLAYER Clip player option for any VertigoXG 

P Tight integration with Xmedia Suite template-based graphics workflow 

tools 

P Four group audio support, with 16 embedded and 8 discrete stereo 

channels 

P Robust broadcast architecture with video bypass, redundant power, 

RAID storage, hot-swappable fans, drives and power supply 

vertigoXg raid options 

VX-146-L5-XG 146 GB RAID-5 storage 




VX-1200-L5-XG 1.2 TB RAID-5 storage 



2 2 

SDI / HD-SDI Input 1 

SDI / HD-SDI Input 2 

AES In 

4-8 Channels 

Reference 

Virtual 

Input Switch 

Genlock 

Audio 

De-embedder 

Ancillary Data 

Processing 

Audio Mixer & Processor 

Bypass 

Multi-Layer Rendering 

DVE + Keyer 

Clip Player 

Compositor 

Media Storage 

Clips, Images, Animations 

Audio 

Embedder 

Additional RAID 

Media Storage 

Standard 

Option 

SDI / HD-SDI Output 1 

SDI / HD-SDI Output 2 

AES Out 

4-8 Channels

Imagestore HDTV Logo / 300+ Logo 

Dual layer HD/SD channel branding processors 

Imagestore HDTV Logo and Imagestore 300+ Logo (SD) 

are entry level, dual layer processors for automated logo 

and graphics insertion, with optional EAS support and 

audio mixing/clip playout. 


P Robust, entry level HD or SD graphics processors with real-time 

operating system 

P Dual keying layers are ideal for automated logo insertion and ´light´ 

channel branding using internally stored media 

P Imagestore HDTV Logo operates at 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 720p/59.94 

and 720p/50 HD standards 

P External fill and key inputs for inserting graphics from Imagestore 

Intuition+ or third party character generators 

functional Block diagram (see www.miranda.com for rear panel) 

PGM 

Fill 1 

Key 1 


Audio Duck 

Audio Clips 

IS-HDTV-LOGO Imagestore HDTV LOGO channel branding 

processor with A input and single fill and key, 

128MB of animation playout storage, video relay 

bypass, dual redundant PSU and 10/100 Ethernet 

Audio 

interface (RJ45) 

Audio 

IS-HDTV-AI Inputs 

Audio input and clip playout (provides AB Mixer 8 channels 

of audio mixing plus 2 channels of audio clip 

playout 

P Imagestore Intuition+ co-processor option offers virtually unlimited 

character generation, animation insertion and multiple clip playout 

P Emergency Alert System text/audio support (optional) 

P Serial or Ethernet automation control, using widely supported ‘Oxtel 

Series’ protocol 

P Stereo audio playout for automated voice-overs 

P Upgrade path to IS-HDTV/IS-300+ specification for more advanced 

channel branding and master control switching capabilities 

DSK 1 DSK 2 

Animations, Logos, Stills 

IS300+2RU-LOGO SD 2RU Imagestore 300+ LOGO channel branding 

processor with A input, single fill and key, 128MB 

of animation playout storage, video relay bypass, 

single PSU and 10/100 Ethernet interface (RJ45) 

VoiceIS300+1RU-LOGO 

Voice SD 1RU, compact Imagestore 300+ LOGO channel 

Audio Outputs 

Over 

Over branding processor with A input, single fill and key, 

128MB of animation playout storage, video relay 

bypass, single PSU and 10/100 Ethernet interface 

EAS-HD-001 EAS message inserter (USA only) 

IS300+AI-2RU / IS300+AI-1RU Audio input and clip playout PGM(provides 

4 channels 

A 

DVE 

IS-HDTV-UPG Upgrade to Imagestore HDTV with further channel DSK 1 DSK 2 of audio mixing plus 2 channels PVW of audio clip 

AB Mixer 

branding functionality and suitable for master 

playout) 

Clean 

B 

DVE 

control applications 

Mem IS300+EAS Mem EAS message inserter (USA only) 

Fill 1 

Key 1 

CG 

EAS 

In Vision 

Clocks 

EAS 

Standard 

Option 

IS300+PSU Redundant second hot swappable power supply 

(available for IS300+2RU-LOGO) 

PGM 

PVW 

IS300+2RU-UPG/ IS300+1RU-UPG Upgrade to Imagestore 300+ 


Audio Clips 

2 Fill 2 

2 

Key 2 

Standard 

Imagestore HDTV / 300+ 

HD/SD master control and branding processors 

The Imagestore HDTV and Imagestore 300+ (SD) processors 

can be expanded to provide fully featured master control 

PGM 

Audio Duck 

switching and channel branding graphics systems, with a 

choice of hard or soft panel control. 


Fill 1 

P HD or SD processors designed for multi-level animation/still playout, P Integral video and 16/8 channel audio mixer can provide dual 

automated Key character 1 generation, dual DVEs, and AB mixing 

language 5.1 and eight language mixing plus 5.1 audio playout 


EAS 

Standard 

P Configurable to suit lightly branded channels or the most graphics-rich P PresStation panel provides advanced manual control of up to 200 

channels demanding elaborate transitions 

Imagestore HDTV / Imagestore 300+ processors Option 

P Serial or Ethernet automation via single interface, using widely P Imagestore HDTV version operates at 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 

supported ‘Oxtel Series’ protocol 

720p/59.94 and 720p/50 


Audio 

Inputs 

A 

B 

Fill 1 

Key 1 

Fill 2 

Key 2 


Audio Clips 

IS-HDTV Imagestore HDTV automated master control and channel 

branding system (two keying layers, up to 512MB 

upgradeable memory per keying layer, dual outputs, 

redundant PSU, and Ethernet interface) 

CG 

DVE 

DVE 

EAS 

Animation Storage 

Audio 

AB Mixer 

AB Mixer 

In Vision 

Clocks 

DSK 1 DSK 2 

Voice 

Over 

Voice 

Over 

DSK 1 DSK 2 

Mem Mem 


Audio Clips 

IS300+2RU 2RU Imagestore 300+ SD master control switching & 

channel branding processor (two keying layers, up to 256MB 

Video/Audio IS300+1RU 

Clip Playout 

upgradeable memory per keying layer, mechanical bypass, 

Fill 

redundant hot swap PSU and Ethernet interface) (to Imagestore fill/key inputs 

1RU 

Advanced 

Imagestore 300+ SD master control Key switching & 

Character 

channel branding processor (two keying layers, up to 256MB 

Generator 

upgradeable memory per keying layer, 

Standard 

mechanical bypass, 

redundant hot swap PSU and Ethernet interface) 

See www.miranda.com for full list of options and upgrades 

PGM 

PVW 

Option 

Audio Outputs 

PGM 

PVW 

Clean 

Standard 

Option

Audio 

Inputs 

A 

B 

Fill 1 

Key 1 

Imagestore Intuition+ 

HD/SD graphics co-processor for Imagestore family 

The Imagestore Intuition+ co-processor extends the 

graphics and clip playout capabilities of the Imagestore 

family processors to allow playout Audio of the most Voice advanced 

branding and promotional effects. AB Mixer 

Over 

DVE 


AB Mixer 

DSK 1 DSK 2 

PGM 

PVW 

Clean 

P High performance HD/SD DVE co-processor extends the graphics Mem P Full Mem control over fonts, text dynamics, backgrounds, and animation 

capabilities of the Imagestore family 

characteristics 

P Co-processor feeds the Imagestore processors using the external fill P Multiple crawls and rolls can be played out simultaneously 

and key inputs 

P Intuition+ has up to 16 keying layers and each layer can contain a 

Fill 1 

P Imagestore Intuition+ is designed for the most complex data-driven 

template 

Key 1 graphics applications 

P Each template can contain up to 256 independent graphical objects 

P Simultaneous playout of multiple layers of video/audio In Vision 

CG EAS 

clips, stills, 

Animations, Logos, P Advanced Stills multi-channel control via mature automation interface or by 

animations and clocks 

Clocks 

Audio Clips 

Fill 2 

PresStation /Xmedia Suite remote control panels 

Standard 

Key 2 


Option 


INT+HD-SD Dual rate SD/HD Intuition+ graphics co-processor 

INT+HD HD Intuition+ graphics co-processor 

INT+SD SD Intuition+ graphics co-processor 

Cg options 

Animation Storage 

INT+HD-SD-CG CG option for HD/SD Intuition graphics processor 

INT+HD-CG CG option for HD Intuition graphics processor 

INT+SD-CG CG option for SD Intuition graphics processor 


Video/Audio 

Clip Playout 

Voice 

Over 

Advanced 

Character 

Generator 

Clip options 

EAS 

Standard 

Option 

Standard 

Option 

INT+HD-SD-CLIP Audio and video clip playout option for the Intuition+ 

HD/SD graphics co-processor 

INT+HD-CLIP Audio and video clip playout option for the Intuition+ 

HD graphics co-processor 

INT+SD-CLIP Audio and video clip playout option for the Intuition+ 

SD graphics co-processor 

Fill 

Key 

Audio Outputs 

(to Imagestore fill/key inputs) 

PresStation 

Master control switching and branding panel 

A compact, multi-channel master control switching and 

channel branding panel for controlling Imagestore SD/HD 

processors and the Imagestore Intuition+ co-processors. 


P PresStation is fully scalable, and can control of up to 200 transmission 

channels 

P Control surface comprises a hard panel for transmission control, and a 

separate “soft” screen for fast set-up and effective status monitoring 

P Video and multi-channel audio mixing, with versatile control of dual 

DVEs 

presstation interface (see www.miranda.com for rear panel) 


PRES-STATION PresStation master control switching and channel branding 

panel 

PCS-003 Presmaster Control System - Version 3 

P Control of multi-level animation/still playout plus character generation, 

with browsing of branding media 

P A single panel can be used to control HD and SD transmission 

channels 

P Integration with Miranda’s Kaleido-K2 multi-image display processor 

enables the video monitoring display to be changed with transmission 

channel selection 

2 2 

Channel 

identification 

Audio A/B inputs 

Video A/B inputs 

Voice-over 

configuration 

DVE preset 

configuration 

System alarms 

Fade to black and 

silence indication 

Selectable style 

audio metering 

Master gain 

Multi-layer channel 

branding graphics control

Xstation 

HD/SD playout server with graphics / channel-in-a-box 

Xstation is an HD/SD playout server with integral graphics 

and playlist control. This single or dual output ‘channelin-a-box’ 

system is ideal for low cost, fast to air television 

channels, including specialty, regional and sub-channel 

playout. 


P HD/SD playout server with graphics and playlist control for specialty, 

regional and sub-channels 

P Single channel (with optional full preview) and dual channel playout 

versions 

P Turnkey system including hardware, software, data-parsers and asset 

management for fast installation 

P Long-form HD/SD clip playback offers affordable program, commercial 

and interstitial playout 


Program 

Input 1 

Program 

Input 2 

GigE 

Media 

Import 


rendering hardware and software 

Automation 

Playlist Controller 

Traffic Interface 

& Logging 

Video Server 

Content 

Manager 

Operator 

GUI 

VX-Xstation-XG11 Single channel HD or SD channel-in-a-box system 

VX-Xstation-XG22 Dual channel HD or SD channel-in-a-box system 

P High end graphics capabilities include multi-level character generation 

and graphics/animation insertion with multiple DVE transitions 

P Advanced playlist controller offers easy playlist creation and rapid 

schedule changes 

P Robust broadcast architecture with video bypass, redundant power, 

RAID storage, hot-swappable fans, drives and power supplies 

Switching Branding and Graphics 

Switching Branding and Graphics 

Dual channel Xstation 

Xstation raid options 








Hardware 

Software 

Branded Program 

Output 1 

Branded Program 

Output 2 

Creative and project services 

Creative Team 

Miranda´s in-house television graphics creative team has wide 

experience of channel branding and promotional graphics design. 

The team is also highly experienced in production graphics, including 

the most complex data-driven graphics projects, such major elections 

and large sporting events. 

The team has considerable experience of both Miranda graphics 

processors and all the other leading 2D and 3D graphics systems. 

Miranda´s creative team can offer complete broadcast graphics 

packages, and can also provide consulting services concerning 

graphics implementation. See the graphics demo reel at 

www.miranda.com for examples of the creative team´s work. 

Projects Team 

Miranda´s projects team can offer extensive remote and on-site 

technical support for graphics and master control installations. 

The services include: 

f Installation and integration 

f Training for operators and maintenance engineers 

f Custom development of applications: 

f Plug-in installation 

f Data parsers installation 

f Project management 

f Template creation 

f On-site support 

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Corporate headquarters 

Miranda technologies inc. 

3499, Douglas-B.-Floréani 

Montréal (Québec), Canada, H4S 2C6 

Tel: 514.333.1772 - Fax: 514.333.9828 

ussales@miranda.com 

Miranda Usa 

195 Mountain Ave. 

Springfield, New Jersey 07081, USA 

Tel: 973.379.0089 - Fax: 973.379.1953 

ussales@miranda.com 

Miranda europe 

Hithercroft Road, Wallingford 

Oxfordshire OX10 9DG, UK 

Tel: +44 (0) 1491 820 000 - Fax:+44 (0) 1491 820 001 

europesales@miranda.com 

Miranda france 

216, rue de Rosny, 93100 Montreuil, France 

Tel: +33 (0) 1 55 86 87 88 - Fax: +33 (0) 1 55 86 00 29 

francesales@miranda.com 

WWW.MIRANDA.COM 

Printed in Canada 

Miranda asia 

Unit 3602, Citicorp Centre,18 Whitfield Road, 

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong 

Tel: +852-2539-6987 - Fax: +852-2539-0804 

asiasales@miranda.com 

Miranda China 

Room 2402, Sichuan Building, East Tower, 

1 Fuchengmenwai Street, Xicheng District 100037 

Beijing, China 

Tel: +86-10-68364818 - Fax: +86-10-68364817 

chinasales@miranda.com 

Miranda Japan 

3-1-17 Nihombashi Ningyocho, Ishii Bldg 2F 

Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0013, Japan 

Tel: +81 (0) 3-5644-7533 - Fax: +81 (0) 3-3662-7555 

japansales@miranda.com

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