GRASS VALLEY M-122A, User Manual

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M-Series User Manual 20 April 2005
Chapter 3 Product Description
Media transfer to other devices – The iVDR supports media transfers over the
standard Ethernet port or optional network adapters. Supported devices for media
transfers include other M-Series iVDRs, the Grass Valley Profile XP Media Platform,
or any device that supports SMPTE 360M streaming transfers. You must configure
the iVDR network settings prior to attempting media transfers.
Media file exchange using standard media file formats – You can exchange media
with other devices by importing and exporting files using standard file formats such
as AVI (DV) and General Exchange Format (*.GXF) as described in SMPTE 360M.
Files can be exchanged over a network connection or common forms of removable
media such as CD-RW, DVD-RW (optional).
Remote control support – You can use remote control devices and applications
software developed for the M-Series iVDR that use industry-standard serial protocols.
For each supported protocol, the iVDR provides a protocol-specific application.
Supported protocols includes VCDP or AMP protocols over RS422 or Ethernet.
GPI triggers – GPI input triggers can be assigned to channels to control actions such
as record, play, stop, and skip a playlist event. GPI output triggers can be defined for
channels and inserted in playlists to control external equipment as the list is played.