Chapter 7
MediaPort 7000 series hardware reference
The MediaPort 7000 series includes hot-swappable modules, which provide SDI and GPIO connections
as well as Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
MediaPort 7000 series modules can be licensed to record and play a variety of codecs, perform up, down,
and cross conversion, record proxies, as well as support Playlist Control, onboard Media Fetch, onboard
subtitle insertion, and onboard closed caption insertion.
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About the MediaPort 7000 series
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MediaPort 7000 Series module rear panel
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About MediaPort 7000 and ChannelPort timing
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Serial control connections for a MediaPort 7000 and a ChannelPort
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About MediaPort 7000 support for AC-3 and Dolby E
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MediaPort 7000 series module and license options
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MediaPort 7000 module specifications
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MediaPort 7000 H.264 proxy options
About the MediaPort 7000 series
The MediaPort 7000 series device can include HD and SD play and record modules with options to
support various video formats, proxy record, and a variety of add-on functionality.
The modules installed in the MediaPort 7000 series device are typically 7000 modules, although
ChannelPort modules can also be installed. The 7000 modules are hot-swappable and can be installed
or replaced without disrupting on-air operation. The modules include SDI connections, a Gigabit Ethernet
port for connecting to the Spectrum video server, and RS-422 ports for connecting to automation systems
and other control devices.
The MediaPort 7000 series also supports:
• License options for Playlist Control, onboard MediaFetch, onboard subtitle insertion, and onboard
closed caption insertion.
• Codecs with play and record options for HD/SD MPEG-2, SD DV (DV 25, DVCPRO 25, and DVCPRO
50), DVCPRO HD, XDCAM HD,VC-3, AVC-Intra (Class 50 and Class 100), and ProRes (play only).
• Up, down, and cross-conversion options, which are standard with every HD-capable module. The
conversion options have no channel-count or performance penalties. Cross-conversion allows playout
of 720p material on a 1080i channel, and vice-versa.
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