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DVCPRO compression
This digital video server incorporates the DVCPRO
format that, in the development of digital technology
for broadcasting applications, has won critical acclaim
for its high picture and sound quality.
High-speed transmission made possible
by an SDTI interface
The existing SDI (SMPTE259M-C) router and cable
can be used without modification. Further, by
employing an SDTI interface capable of transmission
at 4
a
speed (case of DVCPRO 25 Mbps), it is
possible to upload or download image data to and
from a 4
a
speed VTR (AJ-D780).
Multiple channels are also possible if the unit is used
as the cache for a VTR system.
With an SDTI interface, input/output of all DVCPRO
format signals (DVCPRO 25M/50M/P/HD) is possible.
4 channel input/output with 20-hour
recording capacity
This 4-channel server (2-channel with HD) can make
input/output changes using commands so that it is
easy to manage multiple channels and simple to
construct time-difference systems, etc. The running
costs of systems requiring repeat playback can be
pared back since there is none of the deterioration
found with tapes.
By using a 36GB HDD (optional), approximately 20
hours of recording capacity is obtained.
(When 8 units of HDD for DVCPRO 25 Mbps/data are
used.)
High reliability with built-in RAID
Thanks to built-in RAID, the system has been
configured with system disk at RAID 1, and data disk
at RAID 3, so operation can be continued even if one
HDD unit malfunctions. An HDD system of high
reliability is thus achieved.
I/O and Strage capacities can be
expanded by Fibre Channel connection
Expanding input/output channels and strage capacity
is easy because I/O and Strage are connected via
Fibre Channel.
VTR-like server with RS-422A control
Since the server controls each channel using an RS-
422A serial interface, it can provide control using
images that appear to involve 4 VTRs.
Odetics and Louth protocols supported
This server supports both the Odetics and Louth
automation protocols used in broadcast stations so
that it can easily be connected as a unit to be subject
to the automation control inside a broadcast station.
Emergency operation possible with front
panel operation
Front panel operation makes it possible to control
selection of recorded materials during an emergency
and playback of the same.
When the alarm activates, alarm contents are
displayed so that restorative measures can be taken
in response to messages.
Error detection functions
The display panel comes with functions for detecting
and displaying fan stoppages, hard disk drive errors
and system errors so that warnings can be issued in
the unlikely event of a breakdown.
Optional SDTI, analog and SDI
input/output
An SDTI I/O board capable of 4x speed operation, an
analog I/O board that can be monitored, and a SDI I/O
board are available as audio/video input/output
options so the board that matches the interfaces used
in the broadcast station can be selected.
Redundant power supply to avoid
problems
The unit has dual power supply system to avoid any
problems with the power supply.
Features
