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November 02, 2009 - Harris solutions enable broadcast operations to cost-effectively implement an advanced media workflow that manages every stage of the content lifecycle and allow broadcasters to profit from new revenue streams in both traditional and emerging business models. Highlights from the show include:
Signal Processing
Making its début in India is the newly launched X50™ frame synchronizer and converter. This cost-effective, best-in-class, single-channel platform delivers the exceptional quality and functionality of the Harris line of 1RU processors. With the addition of the X50, the award-winning Harris series of 1RU processors — which also includes the X85™ platform — now offers a powerful, future-proof solution to meet the requirements from standard to advanced applications.
The X50 synchronizer/converter features up-, down-, and cross-conversion, eight analog and four AES inputs and outputs and 16 channels of embedded audio processing. Standard features include color correction, closed caption/teletext capabilities, control and monitoring via a built-in Web server, support for Active Format Description (AFD) and two fully controllable Aspect Ratio Converters. Enabling processing of analog and digital baseband video and audio via its easy-to-use controls, the X50 supports standard- and high-definition formats, as well as optional 3 Gb/s 1080p Level A and Level B processing for hybrid television and production systems. Fiber input and output is available as a plug-in option. The energy-efficient X50 processor can easily be incorporated into the workflow of any broadcast environment — from small stations and OB vans to production studios and networks.
Test and Measurement
Visitors to the show also will see the first demonstration in India of the new Videotek® Compact Monitor series (CMN-41 and CMN-91) for testing signal integrity across all DTV broadcast signal formats up to 3 Gb/s — in a half-rack, energy-saving design. Each model provides a compact footprint of less than 7 inches depth, two HD/SD-SDI inputs with optional 3 Gb/s (1080p) capability, one AES input and metering for 16 channels of embedded audio.
For portable requirements, the award-winning Videotek STAR handheld test instruments include the HD-STAR® HD/SD-SDI monitor/generator, which is well suited to the demands of cable field technicians and now features auto-format detection of HD or SD inputs; the GEN-STAR®, which offers HD-SDI/SD-SDI generation, discrete AES audio output, and genlock capabilities through a reference input; and ASI-STAR®, which features transport stream monitoring of DVB-ASI or SMPTE-310M for compliance to ETR-290 priority 1 specifications with error counting.
Broadcast Graphics
Visitors to the show will see the first demonstration in India of the all-new Inscriber® G5™, the industry's most powerful, yet affordable, all-in-one broadcast graphics system, as well as the Inscriber G7™ integrated HD/SD broadcast graphics system. Featuring the Harris Altitude™ Express graphics board, the 3RU G5 delivers flawless 2D and 3D real-time graphics on a single channel in SD or HD. It can easily be incorporated into the workflow of any automated, live news/sports broadcast environment through the use of the industry-standard Intelligent Interface or MOS protocols, or via the new version of the Harris Direct Control™ 2 interface — which enables users to manage graphics content, build playlists and control multiple CG systems from a single interface.
Digital Signage Solutions
Digital Signage — with its need for content and its impact on the advertising market — is one of the hottest topics in media circles today. Harris Digital Signage™ solutions will be presented that showcase how broadcast stations, groups and networks can establish their own signage network or work with third-party out-of-home providers to create opportunities for content repurposing, advertising, branding and promotions.
Servers
Harris also will demonstrate the NEXIO AMP™ advanced media platform, which features the industry's most advanced HD/SD server architecture, best-in-class storage protection, integrated software codecs and automatic up/down/cross conversion for complete format transparency. At the heart of NEXIO AMP is a high-performance, 64-bit software engine that seamlessly handles HD/SD baseband video I/O and file-based ingest with enough horsepower to run additional media applications right from the 3RU chassis. NEXIO AMP servers also provide a direct link to the next-generation NEXIO SAN and the Emmy® Award-winning RAIDsoft™ software RAID controller, which delivers the highest levels of fault tolerance and system resiliency.
Multiviewers
Harris continues to offer the widest range of multiviewer solutions in the industry — from standalone to modular to an integrated router/multiviewer solution (CENTRIO™) — and Broadcast India sees the Indian début of the company's latest introduction, the award-winning Predator II-GX™. A complete HD control and monitoring solution, the Predator II-GX is available in a 1 or 2RU frame, making it best-suited to master control rooms, outside broadcast vans, production centers or monitoring facilities that require a flexible, scalable architecture.
The Predator-II GX brings two new exciting features: the ability to add extra input cards, allowing for future expansion needs; and an optional DVI-I input card, allowing PCs or test equipment sources to be displayed alongside the video inputs. Providing an impressive combination of high-end features at an excellent price-point, the Predator II-GX also offers built-in autosensing support for multiple input video and audio standards. With standard features including embedded audio monitoring, SNMP-based alarms and aspect ratio management, the Predator II-GX is a flexible, yet powerful monitoring tool.
Routing
Also at Broadcast India will be the Platinum™ 3 Gb/s-ready router — the world's first embedded audio processing router, offering significant savings in terms of cost, space, power and complexity. Not only can Platinum route video and audio signals within the same frame, but it also can demux up to 16 channels of embedded audio per input video signal. The router's ability to process and route both discrete and embedded audio all within the same frame eliminates the need for racks of external equipment and enables broadcasters to save on space, troubleshooting and maintenance, as well as long-term overhead costs. The router also can perform phase reversal, swap, sum and "quiet" breakaway switching of the audio between any embedded and discrete inputs, provide gain/level adjustment on a per-channel basis and multiplex any selected audio channels back into each output 3 Gb/s/HD/SD signal.
Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions for broadcast, cable, satellite and out-of-home networks. The Harris ONE™ solution brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that enable advanced media workflows for emerging content delivery business models.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
Contact Information:
Peter Martin
Sr. Manager, Marketing Communications
Asia Pacific Region
Harris Broadcast Communications
peter.martin ( @ ) harris dot com
+852 2174 2515
Meriam Khan
MKM Marketing Communications
Meriam ( @ ) mkm-marcomms dot com
+44 208 141 4703
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