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The Aperi A1105 1RU Switch/Compute platform comprises of 10/40 GbE, industry-leading wire-speed switching silicon and five accelerated, pluggable microservers providing unequaled density and integration of low-latency switching and high performance computing.

The consolidation of Ethernet switching fabric and microserver compute elements enables the lowest rack density and power efficiency possible while ensuring optimal reliability for service aggregation in an architecture that scales perfectly for data center and network access low-latency service applications. Depending on applications the microserver hardware acceleration can achieve multiples of compute over traditional x86 processing at a fraction of the consumed power resulting in tens of rack units of servers, associated cabling and switching collapsing into a 1RU A1105. The 10/40GbE switch executes all standard and high performance L2/L3 protocols through the Broadcom Fastpath networking software. The A1105 is Open Flow capable. Integrated network clock synchronization is achieved using PTPv2 or externally fed sync. The A1105 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch offers 6 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T with 8 ports of wire-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet via SFP+ cages and 2 ports of 40 Gigabit Ethernet via QSFP cages. Exceptional reliability and serviceability are ensured with dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and hot-swappable redundant fans featuring front to back airflow.

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The Aperi H.264 App offers a unidirectional H.264 encoder/decoder supporting up to 2 channels of SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI SMPTE compliant video signals. Each channel operates completely independent of the other, with support for video sources running in different formats and at different frame rates. The encoder automatically detects any valid video input on each channel and packetizes each H.264 compressed video signal into an elementary stream multiplexed with MPEG-1 Audio Layer II audio compression and ancillary data elementary streams to create an MPEG-2 compliant transport stream. This transport stream is encapsulated in a SMPTE 2022-2 compliant IP flow and aggregated into 10GbE interfaces on the microserver edge connector. The decoder receives an IP flow for processing, which removes the SMPTE 2022 encapsulation and converts the signal into a transport stream (TS). The stream is separated into video, audio, and ancillary elementary streams which are synchronized via a traffic clock that is closely matched to the encoder. The elementary video data is then decoded, producing an uncompressed video signal. The management interface is accessible via an open RESTful API in addition to an intuitive graphical user interface via integrated web server to configure and monitor the app directly through the API.

Technical Information

• Detection of two unidirectional channels of SDI video compliant with SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292/274, and SMPTE 424/274.


• H.264 transport stream mapping compliant with IEC 13818-1. ▪ YCrCb 4:2:2, 8-bit or 10-bit, and 4:2:0, 8-bit code streams.


• Compressed ES rates of up to 150Mbps (I-frame only) and down to 5Mbps for IP frame GOP.


• Per-channel encapsulation and de-encapsulation into RTP/UDP/IP packets per SMPTE 2022-2.


• FEC insertion as per SMPTE 2022-1. ▪ Transparent transfer of ancillary data per video in accordance with SMPTE 2038 and TR-01.


• Configurable to Baseline, Main, High, High 10, and High 4:2:2 H.264 profiles.


• Ultra-low latency, configurable to less than 1ms.


• Configurable GOP structure.


• Automatic Dolby E audio pass-through.


• MPEG-1 Audio Layer II audio compression up to 384 Kbps.


• Dual presentation of packets via two separate physical interfaces for optimum per-channel hitless protection in compliance with SMPTE 2022-7.


• Dual path IGMP V2 and V3 Multicast with fast leave.


• Decoder PDV buffer for network jitter, configurable up to 200ms.


• Decoders with and without B-frame Decoding available.


• RESTful HTTP open media API, automatically discoverable, exposing all primitives.


• Intuitive, automatically discoverable user interface via integrated web server.

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The Aperi IP Multiviewer App (“Multiviewer”) is an FPGA-based application designed to run on an Aperi microserver and is available from the Aperi App Store.

Multiviewer receives IP video input from three sources: on the leftmost “SFP 1” 10 GbE front panel port, and on the two 10 GbE back plane Ethernet ports. The two 10 GbE backplane Ethernet ports support up to six SMPTE 2022-6 (uncompressed) feeds per port (12 total). The front input supports up to six SMPTE 2022-6 (uncompressed) feeds via the Aperi Uncompressed over IP App.

Multiviewer output is split into a 16 tile HD-SDI for display, forming a 4x4 mosaic which is outputted via HD-SDI on the rightmost front panel “SFP 4” port. Each tile can be labeled to show its multicast address, as well as incorporating dynamically definable and static text.

Each input includes an analyzer, which detects for frozen picture, blank screen, or audio loss from any particular source. If an error is detected, the UI will indicate an issue with that particular tile via the alarm system. This alarm system is available via a common interface, and is exposed in the Multiviewer API.

Technical Information

• Supports up to six SMPTE 2022-6 IP video inputs from the 10 GbE SFP 1 port on an Aperi Microserver.


• Supports up to six SMPTE 2022-6 IP video inputs from each of the 10 GbE backplane Ethernet ports (6 + 6) on the Aperi A1105 Chassis.


• 16-tile 4x4 mosaic display of all video sources, outputted via HD-SDI on SFP 4.


• Support for quick-switching any stream from the 16x16 mosaic into full screen display.


• Full labeling support for each tile, displaying multicast address or user-definable text.


• Detection of frozen picture, blank screen, and audio loss via a common alarm interface.


• Graphical user interface available via HTTPS, accessible via any modern web browser.


• Built upon a RESTful API according to industry best practices, along with full API documentation accessible directly via the Multiviewer UI.


• Included Multiviewer User Guide PDF document packaged with the app, and available directly from the UI.

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The Aperi JPEG 2000 (“J2K”) Encoder and Decoder Apps are FPGA-based applications designed for Aperi's microserver platform, and are available from the Aperi App Store. These apps enable up to a four-channel unidirectional J2K encoder along with up to a four-channel J2K decoder for SD, HD, and up to two channels of 3G SMPTE compliant video signals. The encoder automatically detects any valid video input on each channel, and packetizes each J2K compressed video signal into an elementary stream multiplexed with audio and data elementary streams to create an MPEG-2 compliant transport stream. This transport stream is encapsulated in a SMPTE 2022-2 compliant IP flow, and aggregates them into 10 GbE interfaces on the microserver edge connector. Each J2K compressed IP flow is duplicated at the 10 GbE outputs of the encoder to enable diverse routing. The J2K decoder includes the capability to receive duplicate flows on separate, temporally aligned physical interfaces prior to packet validation & selection. This process provides the hitless switching capability for the apps. The J2K apps are ideal for scenarios requiring preserved picture quality in a compressed format. It delivers visually lossless (and mathematically lossless for some content) reconstruction at higher elementary stream rates. The UI is built above an open, highly accessible RESTful API that provides numerous monitoring and configuration parameters. It's designed to adhere to the standard cloud model and comply with evolving industry standards for device discovery and registration. It seamlessly integrates under any orchestration platform.

Technical Information

• Detection of 4 unidirectional channels of SDI video compliant with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M or SMPTE 424M.


• JPEG 2000 mapping compliant with TR-01.


• YCrCb 4:2:2, 10 bit, J2K ISO/IEC 15444-1 code stream.


• Compressed ES rates of up to 460Mbps for HD-SDI.


• Per-channel encapsulation and de-encapsulation into RTP/UDP/IP packets per SMPTE 2022-2.


• Selectable two or four AES uncompressed audio per video in accordance with SMPTE 302 and TR-01.


• Transparent transfer of ancillary data per video in accordance with SMPTE 2038 and TR-01.


• Dual presentation of packets via two separate physical interfaces for optimum per-channel hitless protection in compliance with SMPTE 2022-7.


• Dual path IGMP V2 and V3 Multicast with fast leave.


• PDV buffer for network jitter, configurable up to 200ms.


• RESTFUL HTTP open media API, automatically discoverable, exposing all primitives.


• Intuitive, automatically discoverable user interface via integrated web server.

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The Aperi ‘ASI Transport Stream to IP Network Adapter App’ is an FPGA based app that has been designed to run on Aperi’s SDMP microserver. The app can be downloaded to an SDMP from an app store. An Aperi license is needed to create an entitlement to run the app. The app consists of a 4 channel uni-directional transport stream encapsulator and a 4 channel uni-directional de-encapsulator for ASI video signals compliant with DVB and ISO/IEC MPEG-2 transport stream standards. The encapsulation process is compliant with SMPTE 2022-2. The Encapsulator app will automatically detect any valid 188 byte or 204 byte ASI video input on each channel for processing. The Encapsulator app aggregates IP encapsulated MPEG-2 single or multi-program transport streams into a 10GbE interface and also provides a duplicate 10GbE signal for protection purposes. The inverse functions are applied to all receive channels and a PDV buffer is included on each receive channel to absorb network jitter. FEC can be added to each of the 4 IP flows created at the encapsulator which is compliant with SMPTE 2022-1 and the two flows received at the de-encapsulator can be temporally aligned, validated and selected to provide a SMPTE 2022-7 capability. The ASI outputs are presented in packet mode as defined in the DVB-ASI specification. The app can be used in application where it is necessary to connect a standards compliant ASI signal to an Ethernet network or vice-versa. This could be at the ASI output of any Encoder that uses MPEG-2 transport streams. The app is also ideal for transporting ASI singles from over an Ethernet network as a service in a contribution or distribution broadcast network. The user interface is built above an Open RESTful API that exposes all monitoring and configuration parameters. The API has been designed to adhere to the standard cloud model and to enable compliance with the evolving industry standards for device registration and discovery. The API can also be accessed by higher level management systems to allow integration within a single network control platform.

Technical Information

• Detection of 4 uni-directional channels of ASI compliant with EN 50083-9 carrying single or multi-program transport streams.


• Extracts 188 byte or 204 byte transport streams from ASI inputs.


• Encapsulation and de-encapsulation into RTP/UDP/IP packets per SMPTE 2022-2.


• FEC protection compliant with SMPTE 2022-1.


• Dual presentation of packets via two separate physical interfaces for optimum per-channel hitless protection in compliance with SMPTE 2022-7.


• Dual path IGMP V2 and V3 Multicast with fast leave.


• De-encapsulator PDV buffer for network jitter, configurable up to 200ms. - ASI transport stream outputs linearized in packet mode.


• RESTFUL HTTP open media API, automatically discoverable, exposing all primitives.


• Intuitive, automatically discoverable user interface via integrated web server.

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Aperi's Network Address Translation & Firewall app (“NAT app”) is an FPGA-based application designed for the microserver platform, and is available from the Aperi
App Store. Providing seamless inbound and outbound re-routing of RTP streams within your network infrastructure, NAT app also includes RTP stream health monitoring, which will automatically shut down streams that deviate from a specified policy. Stream replication allows for two distinct output streams with independent IP addresses, ports, and VLANs. Failover can merge multiple source streams, selecting the highest quality single stream and automatically switching to a perfect replication should the
original stream degrade in quality or deviate from policy. The supports the SMPTE 2022 standard for transporting both compressed (2022-2) and uncompressed (2022-6) media flows via IP. NAT app provides an open bandwidth budget across the 10 GbE interfaces, and can route varying numbers of compressed (2022-2) streams depending on size, and up to 6 uncompressed (2022-6) streams per SFP port. It also provides support for the SMPTE 2110 standard, and can route video (2110-20), audio (2110-30), and ancillary data (2110-40) flows independently through networks. NAT app provides an open bandwidth budget across the 10 GbE interfaces, and can route up to 64 independent media flows per port. It offers stream duplication for media flows via SFP, and A/B failover for flows outputting through SFPs.

Technical Information
Firewall
 4-layer inspection for basic ACL:
 Ethernet: mac.dst, mac.src, vlan, vlanid
 IP: ip.dst, ip.src
 UDP: udp.dst, udp.src
 RTP: rtp.src
 Additional inspection of RTP payloads for ACL
 Ensure 2022-2 payloads conform to transport stream structure and have correct packet count
 Ensure 2022-6 payloads include RTP header extension, SDI types in headers match configured values, and detect if frame size of encapsulated SDI matches configured value
 Ensure presence of RFC4175 payload header and indicated frame size matches configured values; ensure encapsulated raster video frame size matches configured value
Address Translation
 4-layer packet header rewrite enforces complete re-addressing of every packet before egress
 All unicast/multicast mappings are supported
 For multicast flows, flood, IGMPv2 and v3 are supported
Monitoring and Stats
 Ingress statistics include:
 Ethernet: Frames received, FCS errors, packet rate, and total average bandwidth
 Firewall-overall & firewall-per-flow counts total packets dropped, accepted, average speed and bandwidth
 RTP flow shows RTP type (and payload header if applicable), sequence number, transport stream checking, and PDV/inter packet arrival time
 For 2022-2, shows TS packets per payload, TS lock, TS rate, and payload alignment
 For 2022-6, shows SDI type indicated by payload header versus one detected by line/sample counting, and SDI TRS lock and errors
 For RFC4175, shows video raster type indicated by payload header versus type detected by line/sample counting
 Egress statistics show total packet count, packet speed, and average rate per flow and for Ethernet
Hitless Merge
 Configurable PDV buffer depth
 Creates a new regenerated hitless transport with new addressing
 Counts total number of recovered and unrecoverable packets, along with the differential delay between input flows

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The SDMP-4S or Software Defined Media Platform is a modular microserver designed to run software applications (apps) that require intense computational processing power and very low latency. Although the SDMP has a system architecture that has similarities to conventional servers, it uses state-of-the-art technology that provides the processing capabilities needed in apps such as live television production, financial trading and deep machine learning. Multiple apps can be staged on a microserver simultaneously enabling extensive adaptability for the platform. The microserver is based on the data concept of ‘single unit of deployment’ to run all apps. The apps can be downloaded as containerized bit files from an app store or repository and then run from memory in the low latency recomposable processor (FPGA). Physical access to the SDMP is accommodated via four SFP+/video SFP (small form factor pluggable) cages on the front panel of the microserver and two 10GbE parallel interface card edge connections at the rear. The microserver operates in the Aperi A1105 Ethernet Switch/Compute Platform (see A1105 data sheet). The A1105 platform can house up to five microservers and each microserver interfaces to ports on the Ethernet Switch in the A1105 via the two 10GbE ports on the microserver edge connector. This topology enables the seamless deployment of clusters of Ethernet connected microservers in a truly elastic architecture. The microserver has its own Linux based Aperi operating system. This OS has an associated ‘infrastructure API’ which is independent of the Open APIs that are integrated within each app that runs on the microserver. The microserver API assists with the orchestration and deployment of apps onto a microserver from an app repository.

Any app running on the microserver has as an integrated web server with an automatically discoverable intuitive user interface. The web server is accessed via the management port of the platform in which the microserver running the app is populated. Comprehensive information related to the microserver hardware on which the app is running is also accessible via this UI.

• Chassis - Populatse Aperi A1105 1RU Ethernet Switch/Compute Platform
• Module Form Factor - Industry standard telecommunications form factor defined by PICMG specifications
• Data Plane Processor - Xilinx FPGA with 2.5GBytes of DDR3–1.6GHz (also available with a quad core FPGA)
• Control Plane Processor - Processor with quad core using full Linux operating System
• App Staging on Microserver - Includes 16GBytes of flash memory to enable many different apps and app versions and instantaneously switch between them
• Networking - Dual 10GbE connections via card edge IEEE802.3 (also available in with dual 40GbE connections via card edge)
• Synchronization - Dual reference timing input for GPS, 1PPS or application layer (video) clock. IEEE 1588 capable.
• Application Layer Physical Interface - 4 x small form factor pluggable (SFP/SFP+) cages for any standards compliant modules
• Application Programming Interface - Open RESTFUL API using standard cloud model
• Graphical User Interface - Integrated web server with intuitive UI via HTTPS for all apps including microserver hardware status and authentication and authorization for security
• App Store - Apps can be managed and downloaded from an ‘app
store’ or app repository and run using an Aperi app license
• Applications - The microserver is ideal for low latency and intense computational processing applications including live
production, financial trading and image processing

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Aperi’s TICO Encoder and Decoder are FPGA-based applications designed for Aperi’s microserver platform and are available from the Aperi App Store.

The TICO Encoder and Decoder app enables a 4K UHD channel that provides virtually lossless quality. The 4K UHD signal is received as four 3G feeds and employs the TICO mezzanine compression to create a codestream that is packetized and encapsulated per SMPTE RDD35, conforming to SMPTE 2110/VSF TR-03 standards. It’s formatted as a quad-link 2SI.

Audio data is de-embedded from the first channel, and mapped into IP with either AES67 or RFC-3190. Ancillary data is encapsulated into IP with the SMPTE 2038 specification.

In the 3G quad link SDI mode, up to four bidirectional channels can simultaneously process all de-embedding, compression, and encapsulation, effectively bypassing the quad-link formatter, and processing independently. SMPTE 2022-7 RTP replication and merging is used for network protection.

Extensive flexibility and precise configuration options make Aperi’s TICO encoder and decoder ideal for a variety of scenarios. It effectively can encode and decode 4K UHD with near mathematically lossless 4K and 3G SDI quality, all at extremely low-latencies.

Technical Information

Supported Formats

• 4K UHD Quad-Link 3G-SDI per ST 425-5 with one simultaneous encoding or decoding channel.


• 4x 3G-SDI with up to four simultaneous encoding or decoding channels. Compression


• Offers TICO Encode (Profile 2) and TICO Decode (Profile 1 & 2).


• Visually lossless at 4:1 CBR, and virtually mathematically lossless at 2:1 CBR. RTP Encapsulation


• Video encapsulated according to SMPTE RDD35.


• Audio encapsulated according to AES67.


• Ancillary data encapsulated according to SMPTE 2038. Timing and Synchronization.


• SMPTE 2059-2 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) used when available.


• High quality reference if PTP isn’t available.

Networking

• RTP replication and hitless merging according to SMPTE 2022-7.


• Dual path IGMP v2 and IGMP v3.


• Multicast with fast leave.


• PDV buffer for network jitter, configurable up to 200ms.

User Interface

• Open RESTful HTTP HAL & JSON open media API


• Automatically discoverable, highly intuitive interface offering extensive monitoring and configuration

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The Aperi Uncompressed SDI over IP (S22-567) App is an FPGA-based application designed for our microserver platform, and is available from the Aperi App Store. Offering up to four-channel bidirectional SDI encapsulator and decapsulator for SD, HD, and 3G SMPTE compliant video signals, it automatically detects any valid source on each input for processing. The app aggregates the IP encapsulated signals into 10 GbE interfaces, with supported FEC capability. FEC packets are added at the RTP layer of each encapsulated IP flow. Inverse functions are applied to all channels, with a PDV buffer on each to absorb network jitter. Uncompressed flows are duplicated at the 10 GbE outputs of the encapsulator, enabling the use of diverse routing. Each decapsulator can receive duplicate flows on separate physical interfaces, which are temporally aligned prior to packet validation and selection. These features provide a hitless switching capability. Our uncompressed SDI to IP network adaptor app provides unparalleled performance in transporting SDI signals over an Ethernet network. Additional use cases, such as replacing an SDI router with an Ethernet switch in an SDI plant. The versatility of transporting SDI via Ethernet lends the app to numerous present uses cases, along with uses in larger Ethernet networks in the future.

An integrated web server is included with the app, which is automatically detected and can be easily accessed via the chassis management port and viewed in any modern internet browser. The UI is built above an open, highly accessible RESTful API that provides numerous monitoring and configuration parameters. It's designed to adhere to the standard cloud model and comply with evolving industry standards for device discovery and registration. It easily integrates under any orchestration platform.

• Detection of 4 bi-directional channels of SDI video compliant with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 424M.


• SDI jitter management per SMPTE RP184YCrCb 4:2:2, 8-bit or 10-bit, and 4:2:0, 8-bit code streams.


• Per-channel encapsulation and de-encapsulation into/from RTP/UDP/IP packets per SMPTE 2022-6.


• Per-channel protection via FEC in compliant with SMPTE 2022-5.


• Dual presentation of packets via two separate physical interfaces for optimum hitless protection in compliance with SMPTE 2022-7.


• Dual path IGMP V2 and V3 Multicast with fast leave.


• PDV buffer for network jitter, configurable up to 200ms.


• Network over-subscription policing on all SDI inputs.


• RESTful HTTP open media API, automatically discoverable, exposing all primitives.


• Intuitive, automatically discoverable user interface via integrated web server.

Support » Monitoring, Control & Communications » System Monitoring & Control » Network management, monitoring and orchestration »

V-Stack is the next-generation cloud management software developed by Aperi for managing the A1105 platform. V-Stack offers powerful tools to manage your chassis, SDMP microservers, and all of your apps.

As a single point of view for chassis management, V-Stack manages all of the microservers, Aperi Apps logistics, and provides dynamic information about the operation of a chassis. With V-Stack, Aperi SDMP microservers are automatically configured for use and kept track of within the software. Aperi Apps can be easily imported via V-Stack from the Aperi App Store, and then launched directly to installed microservers with just a few clicks.

V-Stack also offers an intuitive web-based user interface that adheres to standard design principles, along with a documented REST API for developers to automate their chassis management.

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Expand your capacity and creativity with limitless video inputs and outputs, for content curation and publishing at scale.

LTN® Live Video Cloud is an intuitive routing console that streamlines and scales the management of live video, from acquisition to distribution, from any source to every destination — without additional capex.

Break through feed chaos and power innovative video experiences: organize aggregation, monetize publishing, and easily enable remote productions with virtual audience engagement.

With Live Video Cloud, you can acquire unlimited concurrent live feeds from any source, configure productions in minutes, monitor and curate live video within a continuous playback multiview, and distribute live signals simultaneously to unlimited destinations.

Live Video Cloud runs on all major cloud providers worldwide, with intuitive browser-based control accessible from anywhere.

Empower audiences to easily become part of your program, and expand your digital audience reach to earn more top-line ad revenue. Command the future of video with Live Video Cloud.

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Your digital signage solution is only as useful as it is usable for your team.  Work with our digital signage experts to design and configure the system that meets your communication, business, and team needs. Whether you’re looking to entertain with streaming live video, engage with touchscreens, alert with emergency notifications or inform with wayfinding, you can find the exact players, content management system, and accessories from the comprehensive iCompel® Digital Signage product portfolio.

 iCompel® is the ideal digital signage solution for:

 • Classrooms & hallways

• Quick-service restaurants

• Retail

• Doctors offices and hospitals

• Corporate office centers

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MediaCento IPX is the perfect HDMI-over-IP distribution solution that enables you to transmit video over 1-Gbps Ethernet to a virtually unlimited number of screens as far as your local network reaches.

The MediaCento IPX IP-based audio/video distribution solution uses existing standards-based Ethernet technology and TCP/IP protocols to unicast HDMI HD/4K UHD video signals on your Gigabit Ethernet network. In a multicast configuration, one transmitter can drive multiple receivers with no extra network load. Transmitters and receivers install directly into your existing LAN infrastructure. There’s no need to configure any IP settings or run expensive dedicated links from a back room. Better yet, PoE power eliminates the need for external power supplies.

Use the standalone MediaCento IPX Controller with any network switch for full flexibility including dual network, matrix switching, and video wall support, up to 8 x 8 (64 screens).

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vm_dmv is a true revolution in multiviewer technology. Leveraging the power of IP using Lawo’s advanced V__matrix IP video routing & processing platform, vm_dmv lets you build a true 4k UHD multiviewer that can easily grow and adapt to suit your unique requirements. Build a system as small as 24 inputs and 4 control heads, or as large as 768 inputs with 128 heads – and beyond.

The secret lies in the pairing of Lawo’s unique LiveView™ technology and V__matrix architecture. vm_dmv “virtual module” apps run on C100 blades inside a Lawo V__matrix rack unit, which accepts SDI and 40GbE connections. Combining LiveView™ with the ability to “cluster” C100 processing blades keeps bandwidth requirements low, while enabling incredible scalability. Need more inputs or more control heads? Simply load another vm_dmv module to increase system capacity.

vm_dmv takes full advantage of modern network design. It utilizes a distributed architecture, with multiple software modules running on C100 blades within V__matrix frames connected via IP. Individual modules can be hosted in the same frame, or located in different frames within your facility — even in an entirely different location altogether. Which means you can also have multiviewer heads wherever you need them: Master Control, remote production facilities, even OB vans. No other multiviewer system can give you this kind of flexibility.

Traditional multiviewers require massive amounts of bandwidth because they generate control head PiPs using incoming video signals at full-scale. vm_dmv solves the bandwidth problem with cutting-edge LiveView™ MIP-mapping technology. Each incoming signal is optimized and downscaled, then served as four simultaneous streams of differing sizes. These streams become the PiPs used in each multiviewer head; once a source is present, it can be displayed by any (or every) head in the system. LiveView™, coupled with V__matrix’s 40GbE IP backbone, provides true bandwidth efficiency, ultra-low latency, and one-to-many source distribution.

vm_dmv is space-efficient, too. Each V__matrix rack frame accommodates two C100 blades, making it possible to deploy a 48-8 vm_dmv multiviewer system using only 1RU of space. And because the system is built on a true-IP backbone utilizing the ST2110 and ST2022 standards, you can build a distributed architecture, with V__matrix frames placed adjacent to source inputs and connected via Ethernet —instead of running cable bundles to the central rack room.

A groundbreaking multiviewer deserves an equally groundbreaking control and configuration system. vm_DMV is controlled with Lawo’s “theWALL”, a unique HTML5-based GUI that makes mosaic configuration with borders, colors, UMDs, tallies and more a simple case of drag-and-drop. Configure any monitor wall, route signals, change mosaic layouts, save and load user presets. theWALL does all this and more, with a smart, intuitive touch interface that’s a snap to use. Ideal for EICs, line producers and operators, theWALL gives every member of your production team the power to change their monitor wall layouts on-the-fly in seconds flat.

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The MiniDE-4-UHD-II can display up to 4 video inputs on the same screen and supports 4 x HDMI 2.0 inputs / outputs up to 4K@60Hz at 4:4:4.

Supports Deep color and HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 and Dolby Digtal 5.1, DTS 5.1 and uncompressed 7.1.

 

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Features and performance

• Display of various signal inputs such as ASI, IP, SD / HD / 3G-SDI on one screen


• Supports HLS, RF (DVB, ISDBT, QAM) input with additional options


• Convert different input resolution and frame rate, display in a unified output format


• Maximum 45 CH input support for 1 enclosure


• By using multiple chassis, more than 45 CH / 1 screen display is possible


• Input signal loss, black screen, etc detected as an error, notification to the screen


• By voice signal bar, voice input of each input CH can be confirmed


• The size of each signal screen can be freely changed by setting

Application areas

• Monitoring multiple TS, SDI, OTT signals at low-cost monitor monitoring


• Construction of mobile multiviewer using notebook PC

Advanced options

• 4K resolution output


• Cascade processing, input signals of 45 channels or more, 1 screen output supported


• Video output to multiple screens


• Output video signal to other multi viewers TS TS streaming delivery


• Penalty box


• Error notification by SNMP output


• Multilingual voice input support


• Dolby voice codec input support


• Supports HEVC (H.265) input


• 4: 2: 2 Video input support


• Dynamic layout change by the user interface


• Input bit rate display function

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PRODUCT PRESENTATION

An affordable and high performance entry into 4K/UHD multi-image display for a variety of broadcast and ProAV visual environments including control rooms, digital signage and the like.

Includes a KVM feature whereby KVM and a Multiviewer are working together on a UHD screen.

This MiniDE-4-UHD-K is ideal for displaying up to 4 sources on a single UHD monitor or projector. The added benefit is that users can mix input resolutions and sources all the way up to 4K on a single display.

The MiniDE-4-UHD-K displays up to 4 HDMI computer inputs with keyboard and mouse functions on the same screen. It accepts SD, HD and true UHD/4K @ 60Hz input resolutions. The output resolution can be set for 1280x720p @ 60Hz, 1920x1080p @ 60Hz or 3840x2160p @ 30Hz or 60Hz. All with 4:4:4 color sampling. There are 6 predefined and 8 customized possible screen layouts. PIP and POP modes are also supported. Control and configuration is handled through a web interface, Ethernet, and RS232. As with all Apantac multiviewers, display layout creation is simple and extremely intuitive.

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The UE Series includes Multiviewers that support either 4 or 8 4K/UHD HDMI 2.0 inputs as well as HDMI 2.0 and 12G outputs. Models are available with or without KVM Functions. As with all TAHOMA Multiviewers, the UE Series if fully featured,Apantac now announces its second generation of UE multiviewers, which include a cascading feature, are more compact (almost half the depth) and consume less power. The UE series now also includes the UE-4-DP, which offers Display Port inputs instead of HDMI 2.0.The UE-4-II and UE-4-K-II models can be cascaded together as well as cascaded with the Apantac Mi-8 12G-UHD, an 8x1 UHD multiviewer with inputs up to 12G SDI. The cascade feature ensures users can combine more source inputs as well as mix input formats on the same display - all without extra latency. For example, user can cascade one UE-4K-II with one UE-4-II and one Mi-8 12G-UHD, thereby displaying up to 8x HDMI plus 8x 12G SDI signals on the monitor and control up to four HDMI computers from a single keyboard and mouse. The maximum number of units in a cascade is four, with a maximum of four UE-4-II, two UE-4-K-II and one SDI multiviewer.The KVM function allows multiple computers connected to the Multiviewer to be controlled via a single mouse and keyboard. Users simply move the mouse from window to window (on their display) to switch the control from one computer to another one. A single operator can visually monitor and control up to eight computers on a single console with a UHD or HD monitor. Via the single console, the user can easily switch between Multiviewer layouts using predefined keyboard shortcuts.

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Modular multiviewers with mix and match I/O up to 12G support.

The T# Multiviewers provide a uniquely modular and flexible approach that will ensure a future-proof solution for a visual monitoring infrastructure. What makes the T# Multiviewer platform particularly versatile is the fact that it is truly modular supporting a full range of input boards and output boards monitoring signals from Composite to 12G-SDI, UHD, HDMI 2.0, HDMI/DVI, SDI over fiber and IP.

The T# Multiviewer comes in 3 different frame sizes; 1 RU, 2 RU and 4 RU. Since the frames are completely modular, different I/O modules can be inserted to form different sizes and configurations of multiviewers.

All input cards are hot swappable and include:

- 12G SDI broadcast input boards- Standard broadcast input boards- CVBS to UHD input cards- HDMI input cards- IP (H.264/Mpeg4, Mpeg2) input cards- SFP input cards can accept SDI fiber or SMPTE 2022 SFPs

All output cards are hot swappable and include:

- Up to 4 outputs per output board (maximum 2 output boards / 8 outputs)- Standard output cards- Expansion output cards- CATx extender output cards- HDMI and SFP output cards- HDMI 2.0 UHD output cards

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MI-16 SERIES OF MULTIVIEWERS PRESENTATION

The addition of UHD outputs to Apantac’s Multiviewers means that facilities now have a cost-effective UHD visual monitoring solution that is much sharper, clearer and more detailed than before.

In comparison to an HD Multiviewer & Display, Apantac’s Multiviewers with UHD outputs mean that the source window PIPs (picture in picture) can be displayed with twice the horizontal number of pixels and twice the number of lines on a UHD panel.

Since UHD monitors are rapidly becoming less expensive, media facilities can use off-the-shelf UHD displays coupled with Apantac’s cost-effective Multiviewers for an inexpensive multi-image display processing solution for many content applications.

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The TAG platform with its comprehensive support and deep probing capabilities of DVB, ATSC, Satellite and IP network transport streams provide a complete monitoring and multiviewing solution for Transport and Delivery applications. It combines a full feature set of MPEG-TS analysis – including the DVB tables, ETR-101-290 specifications, metadata, subtitles & closed captions, content decryption, and video/audio baseband monitoring, all with probing, alarming and multiviewing.

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The platform incorporates support for multiple encoding formats such as SD, HD, UHD, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC, J2K, JPEG-XS, etc. to provide a comprehensive monitoring solution for compressed content, as well as ST 2022-6/2110 uncompressed sources, all in one device. The large scope of TAG’s capabilities has made it the default solution for playout monitoring in the cloud.

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Ultriscape is the ultimate multiviewer  platform for Studios, OB Vans, and Flypacks. As the world’s first software defined multiviewer, customers realize significant cost, space, and power efficiencies with unparalleled flexibility and agility.

Key Features:

Software Defined - Easily add new multiviewer outputs through additional software licenses.  No additional hardware required.

Integrated Design - Ultriscape can be added to extensive routing, audio processing, and synchronization capabilities to create a completely integrated solution.

Flexible - Each multiviewer head is completely independent, offering tremendous flexibility for layouts and control.

12G Ready - Ultriscape supports inputs from 270Mb/s up to 12G.  This means it’s ready for UHD production when you are, without replacing any hardware or losing capacity.

Pay As You Go - The software defined architecture means you simply buy what you need, when you need it

 

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The TAG platform supports all formats of OTT including HLS and MPEG-DASH, providing a complete monitoring and multiviewing solution. It combines the traditional MPEG-TS support with the unique monitoring requirements of OTT (including the ability to decrypt and decode the content in the secure zone), and the full feature set of the platform to provide a comprehensive OTT monitoring and multiviewing solution. Unique features like TAG’s adaptive monitoring enable true monitoring at scale across the entire OTT platform.

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TAG’s platform is a unique all IP software-based solution which is optimized for production applications and environments. It decodes, analyzes and displays with ultra-low latency uncompressed SMPTE ST 2022-6/7, ST 2110, JPEG-XS, and CDI over IP signals and features UHD mosaic output for multiviewer displays.

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Multiformat Multiviewers

ST 2110, 2022, SDI

Encoded Linear & OTT

COTS based

PHASE - Serving the Brazilian Television Marker Successfully since 1980

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Full Line of Multiformat Multiviewers

ST 2110 & 2022

SDI

Encoded Linear & OTT

PHASE - Serving the Brazilia Television Market since 1980

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Helm, allows the design of a control system dedicated to your operators’ requirements; there’s no clutter of unnecessary controls or information and no risk of confusion between channels as you switch from one manufacturer UI to another. There’s no hunting for the right buttons to press. We can help you design and implement Helm control panels, and you’ll have all the tools to modify and extend them as your requirements change.

BENEFITS

• Totally customisable: All the control you need, none that you don’t


• Smaller footprint: Not all environments have room for multiple hardware panels


• Lower cost: Helm panels run on entry-level PCs, or even on mobile devices via WebCentre


• Faster training: Only one system to learn for new operators


• Enhanced productivity: Simpler interfaces mean operators can work faster and more effectively


• Extend and replace: You can add or change equipment in the facility without impacting operators.

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MCX is a next-generation 4K60 AV-over-IP distribution solution that enables latency-free extension and matrix switching of video, audio, RS-232, and USB 2.0 signals. MCX features built-in video wall management and is TAA-compliant.

MCX allows AV and data payloads to exist on the same IT network and reduces network management time and costs.

The encoders/decoders are ideal for point-to-point secure video conferencing, multi-monitor broadcasts, distributed video matrix or video wall systems, and remote KVM system control.

Easy Setup – Easy Management

Connect each encoder to an AV source (e.g. computer, content player) and connect it to a managed 10-GbE network switch. Connect a decoder to each screen you want to display the content on and connect it to the same switch. Manage your MCX system through the user-friendly MCX Gen2 Network Manager that helps you to configure your system and even build and manage a video wall.

 

Uncompressed 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 Video

MCX delivers the video quality high-end AV applications require to display eye-catching content: It extends uncompressed 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 video to an unlimited number of displays without sacrificing latency, video quality or bandwidth. Even better, it supports up to 10-bit HDR using Software-Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE) – the latest software-based AV-over-IP platform for extension and control of AV systems on Ethernet or fiber networks.

 

Create Ergonomic Workflows for Operators

This video extension system is easy to install and use on a modern network. The units’ front-panel configuration buttons and On-Screen Display (OSD) streamline daily workflows.

 

Choose Copper or Fiber Versions to Suit Your Application

The encoders/decoders are designed for high-quality, IP routable, AV extension with minimum latency. Fiber and copper versions are available to accommodate for your preferred network infrastructure.

Zero Latency

This robust video distribution system's data transfer delay is virtually undistinguishable; the glass-to-glass encoding and decoding happens in real-time (0.03 milliseconds). This means you never deal with annoying lag or video delay.

HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort Encoding and Decoding

You can connect every essential device to your MCX Gen2 through its variety of ports. Multiple control and data signals may also be transmitted along with the audio and video, including IR and RS-232.

 

3-Port USB with USB-C Connectivity

The integrated USB hub of each decoder (receiver) can be configured to be in ‘USB Host’ or ‘Device Mode’ and can function as a simple point to point AV/KVM extension, freely routed between any two endpoints, or it can be configured into a special “Simultaneous” mode, allowing up to 7 ‘Host Mode’ units to extend their USB ports to a single ‘Device Mode’ unit. This type of USB AV/KVM routing flexibility enables a wide range of multi-user, control room, or on-demand installation scenarios.

 

Additional Video Out

The system can show the input source on a separate monitor. For example, in a live event, the user can view the source and sample that video on a loop, then pass it down to the network to compare latency.

 

Works with MCX Gen2 Controller

Combined with the optional MCX Gen2 Controller or control software, the functionality of the encoders/decoders expands exponentially. Multiple encoders/decoders may be combined with one or more 10-Gigabit fiber Ethernet switches and the units can be used together to form a distributed video matrix, a multi-viewer system, or a video wall system adding to their flexibility in large event installations.

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Setting up professional video walls has never been easier: Radian Flex Video Wall Software gives you the ability to display high-quality content from any source, across multi-screen display walls, in any creative configuration imaginable. As you add, move, resize and change content on the user interface, the same things happen on your video wall, distributed visualization system, or other display devices in real-time. And since no proprietary hardware is needed, you save both time and money.

Share content quickly among multiple locations or divisions of large organizations for critical decision making and enable users to share live feeds, information and other content among video wall systems located around the world.

Manage and distribute video content quickly and easily without rendering. Resize to any scale, zoom, magnify, and rotate content to any orientation you wish. Control content and the look and feel of your video wall with remote access from one or multiple workstations located anywhere in the world.

Achieve greater impact with advanced image processing technologies, such as high definition video signal collecting, real-time high resolution, digital image processing, and advanced three-dimensional digital filtering.

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The Aperi IP Multiviewer App (“Multiviewer”) is an FPGA-based application designed to run on an Aperi microserver and is available from the Aperi App Store.

Multiviewer receives IP video input from three sources: on the leftmost “SFP 1” 10 GbE front panel port, and on the two 10 GbE back plane Ethernet ports. The two 10 GbE backplane Ethernet ports support up to six SMPTE 2022-6 (uncompressed) feeds per port (12 total). The front input supports up to six SMPTE 2022-6 (uncompressed) feeds via the Aperi Uncompressed over IP App.

Multiviewer output is split into a 16 tile HD-SDI for display, forming a 4x4 mosaic which is outputted via HD-SDI on the rightmost front panel “SFP 4” port. Each tile can be labeled to show its multicast address, as well as incorporating dynamically definable and static text.

Each input includes an analyzer, which detects for frozen picture, blank screen, or audio loss from any particular source. If an error is detected, the UI will indicate an issue with that particular tile via the alarm system. This alarm system is available via a common interface, and is exposed in the Multiviewer API.

Technical Information

• Supports up to six SMPTE 2022-6 IP video inputs from the 10 GbE SFP 1 port on an Aperi Microserver.


• Supports up to six SMPTE 2022-6 IP video inputs from each of the 10 GbE backplane Ethernet ports (6 + 6) on the Aperi A1105 Chassis.


• 16-tile 4x4 mosaic display of all video sources, outputted via HD-SDI on SFP 4.


• Support for quick-switching any stream from the 16x16 mosaic into full screen display.


• Full labeling support for each tile, displaying multicast address or user-definable text.


• Detection of frozen picture, blank screen, and audio loss via a common alarm interface.


• Graphical user interface available via HTTPS, accessible via any modern web browser.


• Built upon a RESTful API according to industry best practices, along with full API documentation accessible directly via the Multiviewer UI.


• Included Multiviewer User Guide PDF document packaged with the app, and available directly from the UI.

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BOSS STREAM Viewer is a software-based multiviewer monitoring system for DVB/Digital Video Broadcasting/Asynchronous Serial Interface (DVB/ASI) and IP. It supports Modulator Interface (T2-MI) for Second Generation Digital Terrestrial TV (DVB-T2) for both ASI and IP. The Dimetis BOSS STREAM Viewer can monitor and analyze SDI streams in cable, satellite-terrestrial, compression centers, play-out and transmission centers, DVB, OTT, Web and IPTV headends, network operations centers and IPTV distribution networks.

OTT Streaming - The Dimetis BOSS STREAM Viewer will be able to inspect HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), HTTP Dynamic Streaming (HDS) and Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP).

In the digital video broadcasting and internet worlds, there is a diversity of existing infrastructures for the distribution of DVB, Internet and IPTV. Today’s multiviewer systems must be flexible in the handling of various source formats. The Dimetis BOSS STREAM Viewer can handle DVB conform transport streams over IP and ASI, and SDI uncompressed video in mixed operation in SD and HD.

This scalable system can provide real-time analysis of DVB, content and quality level (blocking and blurring), while decoding and displaying video, audio, teletext and subtitle services. The entire alarming thresholds are configurable and the system is capable of notifying any 3rd party monitoring or management system, such as the Dimetis BOSS BROADCAST ManagerTM, with alerts, problem or quality conditions. Application areas include DVB analysis, content and quality analysis, management of multiple sources, video and audio decoding, teletext decoding and DBV/TXT subtitles. The Dimetis BOSS STREAM Viewer comes “out of the box” and can easily be integrated in broadcaster’s environment as it operates on standard server hardware. With the combination of SDI and DVB signals, BOSS STREAM Viewer is perfect for comparing incoming and outgoing signals on one single screen.

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Capture proxy content 24x7 with live-multiviewer, QoS monitoring/logging/alerting and Transport Stream analytics, integrated with As-Run logs for internal air-check and ad-verification. Based on an affordable workstation that delivers powerful tools for less.

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A comprehensive original and proxy quality 24/7 capture solution with live-multiviewer, QoS monitoring/logging/alerting and Transport Stream analytics, integrated with As-Run logs for internal air-check and ad-verification and a host of features and tools for clipping and repurposing back-to-air or OTT/Social, competition monitoring, ratings graphing, HLS packaging, and competitor-aired ad-identification with lead-list generation for sales.

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A multiviewer/quality monitoring solution with penalty screen, screen of states, carousel feature and “blind” monitoring for SD/HD-SDI and IP signals

Stream MultiScreen is a software quality monitoring solution. The software can generate a mosaic screen, a screen of states, a penalty screen and non-visual (“blind”) instrumental monitoring capability for analog, SD/HD-SDI and IP sources in any combination. The solution is intended for visual and/or automated quality control and monitoring in Network Operation Centers (NOC), broadcast facilities, Head-ends, content aggregators, TV broadcasters etc... Stream MultiScreen is fully compliant with DVB/MPEG TS ISO 13818-1 streams.

The solution is equipped with a carousel (also called a rotator) feature for monitoring a large set of channels by groups in a round robin manner that can decrease the number of required physical output monitors.

The number of inputs varies and is effectively unlimited. Stream MultiScreen supports feeds from BDA/DirectShow receivers to monitor satellite, cable and terrestrial TV signals. Stream Labs ingest cards may be used to monitor baseband signals coming via SD/HD-SDI, T2-MI and analog interfaces. IP sources are supported including HLS, RTSP, RTMP, MPEG-DASH.

The output mosaic screen can be streamed to a remote PC via HLS. Output is available as HDMI, DVI or DisplayPort. Up to 6 outputs are supported per a server.

The solution supports monitoring and alarming of ETSI TR 101 290 (ETR 290) critical states and QoE degradation such as black screen, still picture, no sound, R.128 parameters etc... Stream MultiScreen can detect user-defined patterns in incoming signals, i.e. “No signal” messages from an IRD/STB.

The solution utilizes Nvidia GPU's and Intel decoding/filtering capabilities, but built-in software decoding is also possible for small and more cost effective installations reducing hardware requirements.

The layout and design of the mosaic screen, penalty screen and screen of states is customizable through the included MultiScreen Designer/Monitor software package.

Stream Labs offers download demo versions, presentations and training videos through their website.

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R&S®PRISMON is an innovative and versatile software-based solution for monitoring and multiviewing of audio/video content. It supports the present and future plethora of standards for content transport and media formats, both in legacy and modern IP-based environments. In addition, it offers a comprehensive set of protocols for OTT/streaming scenarios.