12 = Introduction
Key Features and Benefits
The Image Server is designed from the ground up to deliver outstanding performance and value in
a multi-channel MPEG-2 and DV-format server. Three video outputs with analog, digital, and
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces make it an excellent choice for the next-generation plant.
• MPEG-2: Main Profile @ Main Level and 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level to 50 Mb/s.
• Optional import and playout of DV-format video and TARGA graphics files
• Drag-and-Drop FTP transfers from popular desktop editing programs
• Internal RAID-5 storage configurable to 170 hours
• Three simultaneous video outputs, 1 video input
• SDI and composite video inputs and outputs
• Includes balanced analog and AES/EBU digital audio ports as standard equipment
• Four audio channels (2 AES stereo pairs) for each video channel
• Embedded audio available as an option
• Serial control via VDCP, P2, or Odetics, AMX or Crestron protocol
• Compatible with leading broadcast automation systems
• Fast FTP network transfers on Gigabit Ethernet
• LTC Time code input and output; VITC written and read
• Frame-accurate head and tail trimming
• Advanced Playlisting: Build, edit, store, playback, and loop multiple lists
• Looping
• Closed-Captions
• Keyboard shortcuts speed editing tasks
• Set-up, administration and control via graphic user interface
• Remote GUI software for Windows available
• 32-character file names
• Compact 2RU (3½”) [88mm] enclosure, low power consumption
• Low cost