Broadcast Automation System SI-Media develops and deploys the SI Automation System which is a modular Software and Hardware system providing complete control over TV Broadcast Playout, Ingest, External Device Control, Monitoring and Compliance Recording in a smart and efficient workflow. The SI Broadcast Automation Solutions are built on a flexible suite of powerful, easy-to-use technology engineered to manage broadcast master control operations. We offer an extensive library of device control software for broadcast video servers, tape transports, graphics devices and other common station equipmentas well as a full complement of software drivers- so adding a switcher, CG, or other new equipment can be done with minimal disruption. The SI Automation System is field proven by automating 250+ TV Channels in the EMEA region. We take pride in every system that leaves our facility. Our goal is to build a lasting partnership with every client by making the purchase and operation of your automation system a painless experience. That means delivering a superior solution, backed by our commitment to provide the best technical support in the industry. SI Automation offers a comprehensive solution for the following tasks:

Media Ingest Playout Automation

Device Control Digital Media Management Local and Remote Control

Compliance Recording / Web Streaming

MHP – Multimedia Home Platform

SI-Media being a pioneer in the design and implementation of broadcasting solutions since 1978 encourages the ‘talk to one of our experts’ approach offering a wide variety of services such as; customer specific software personalization, project design- and management services topped with user and system support training either onsite at the Broadcaster’s facility or at its headquarters next to Venice in Italy. The SI Automation System supports the control of hundreds of Broadcast devices. For a comprehensive list of controlled devices and additional system information please contact us Mailto:info@si-media.tv or Telephone: +39 0423 750075 .

Broadcast Automation System

MediaPlay

MediaPlay Playout Automation system controls all popular Broadcast devices such as audio/video routers, Master Control Switchers, CG, VCG, Subtitle Inserters, Logo Generators plus interfaces to many Traffic Systems on the market. MediaPlay supports workflows with dynamic Traffic database interfacing and reporting. Last second changes (skip, insert or delete an event) and remote control via Internet is standard feature in the software. MediaPlay records "As Run Logs" and offers automatic switchover option to avoid even the slightest down time. By 2008, MediaPlay have successfully met the workflow specific demands of automating over 200 24/7 TV Channels. Bumpers, jingles, automatic ingest control, storage management and media asset management interconnectivity are only a few features mentioned. The list of controlled broadcast devices contains just over 130 devices and it continues to grow with each installation.

Broadcast Automation System

MediaPlay is a full featured automation solution with the following key features; • Skip (Next) command for all

events • Standby command for live

events • Automatic check of playout

system components with error alerting

• Password protected Windows application with Keypad lock

• Customizable to meet individual workflows

• Integrated with MediaList, MediaStore, MediaViewer and MediaNews.

• Integration with numerous Traffic Systems

• Last second events insertion

• Automatic bumper insertion • Numeric and graphical

countdown • Toolbar and keyboard

shortcuts for the most important functions (GPI, mixer video.audio, logo generator and router control)

• Probably the most user friendly Control GUI

Benefits: • Indefinite scalability • Field proven and Easy to

use • Reliable with numerous

level s of redundancy options

• HD Support • Controls most broadcast

equipment ‘out of the box’ • Cost effective upgrade path • Hardware and vendor

independent • Comprehensive service

contracts available • Integrates to numerous

Traffic, Newsroom, Media Asset Management systems

SI-Media 4RU Automation PC Specifications:

PC Server Rack Ind. 4U + red.supl.+ Win 2000XP pro sp2

Monitor Philips 19" Multiserialport MOXA 16port

Console Extender PS2 GPI 8 in/out

Time code reader board LQ encoder videoboard

Switch HP Procurve 24 port

Broadcast Automation System

Playout and Ingest Servers produced by SI-Media are built by the following Interface cards depending on application: Supported Decoders: - Stradis SD & HD Boards - Matrox: X.mio, DSXLE,

DSXSD (SD & HD Boards) - AJA: LS (SD) and LH (HD)

boards - NewTek: Video Toaster [4]

(All Devices) Supported Video Servers via VDCP: - SeaChange: BMC-830, BMS-

830, BMC-1230, BMC-1250, BMC-1630, BMC-1650, MediaClient+BML

- Omneon: Networked Content Server Series

- Leitch: NEXIO 3200 - NEXIO NX 3600 Series, NEXIO NX4000 Series

- Grass Valley Group: Profile 100, 200, 400, XP series, K2, Profile MAN

- Sony MAV-70

Supported Encoders: - ViewCast: Osprey 210/230 - Digital Rapids: DRC Stream

500/1000/1400/1500/1600 - Matrox: X.mio, DSXLE,

DSXSD (SD & HD Boards) - BlackMagic: DeckLink SD &

HD Boards - NewTek: Video Toaster [4]

(All Devices) For up to date information on supported devices by SI-Media Automation please contact sales via Email or Telephone; Email: Mailto:sales@si-media.tv Telephone: +39 0423 750075

Broadcast Automation System

MediaRec MediaRec is a Capture Software for manual and automatic scheduling of video encoding sessions from VTR, satellite and live feeds. MediaRec supports manual, automatic and time scheduled capture. MediaRec can simultaneously control a high quality encoder (such as a Video Server) as well as a browsing encoder (either MPEG1 or WM9 such as IPV SpectreView).

Key features of MediaRec: • Schedule multiple

encoding sessions • Automatically verify video

and audio files • Check file durations

whether these match playlist schedules

• Define multiple sources • Automatically control one

or more switchers, A/V Routers or Matrix

• Remote Control VTRs • Monitor video and audio

(low resolution copy) during the encoding session

• Link files to programs • Access MAM with

automatic XML file creation or database tables.

• Define automatic encoding sessions unattended, overnight

MediaRec is included by default in the SI Traffic System. MediaRec is available in UNICODE, thus it supports any Language. MediaRec is used by Automation Systems with MAM and in Production environments.

Broadcast Automation System

MediaViewer MediaViewer is a desktop software for monitoring and managing multiple playout channels from a single control screen.

With MediaViewer users can make playlist changes and control all the devices that are incorporated in the playout systems of the channels including but not limited to: A/V router, logo generator, VGC, video mixer, subtitle inserters etc. MediaWeb software is designed for real time web access to the central playout and traffic database. Users of the software will have direct control on clips and advertising broadcast time.

Channel owners can manage playout automation functions from virtually anywhere via a secure connection.

Broadcast Automation System

A few SI-Media Installations from around the world;

Broadcast Automation System

SI_Media Automation Ordering Guide:

ID Name Description Broadcast Automation System

1st Decoder Channel 2nd-5th Decoder Channel 6th-N Decoder Channel

SI-MPLAY MediaPlay Automation

Backup Decoder Channel 1st Encoder Channel SI-MREC MediaRec

Automation 2nd-N Encoder Channel Media Device Controller SI-MDC Media

Device Controller Backup Device Controller

Related Items when ordering MediaPlay Automation:

- SI-Media 4RU Automation PC - Software Maintenance and Techniocal Support 1 Year - 4x Days On-site Installation and Training Services - MediaViewer: TCP/IP Remote Controller for up to 16x Playout Channels from a single Screen

For pricing in your region please contact SI-Media Sales Department

Tel: +39 0423 750075 Email: sales@si-media.tv

Broadcast Automation System

Corporate Overview SI Media is a private company founded in 1978 as a software house for TELEVISION management systems. Today, SI Media is one of the leading providers with decades of experience in the development and deployment of Traffic, Playout Automation, Media Asset Management and NewsRoom solutions for TV Broadcasters. The SI Traffic, Automation, MAM and Newsroom systems are available for deployment either asstand-alone solutions, or integrate in a harmonic and homogeneous workflow. SI media solutions will easily interface with popular archiving systems, video servers, CGs, subtitle inserters as well as other traffic and automation systems. All solutions developed by SI Media are field-proven, based on the .NET platform using SQL 2008R2 Server in high availability clustering

environment. The different systems share several information fields in the same SQL database via XML protocol. With the experience gained from the deployment of 180 medium to large size Broadcasters (238 channels On-Air 24/7) SI media offers complete solutions starting from Traffic, through Playout

Automation, Newsroom Computer System, Newsroom Playout, TV Broadcast Logger, Internet Control, MAM, finishing with MediaStream for TV on the Web. Due to the impressive and fast introduction of DTT in Europe, SI Media since 2008 R2 specializes in MHP interactive applications and services for the DTT platform. SI media Playout Automation solution interfaces with almost any broadcast device and Video server, including but not limited to: SeaChange, Grass Valley, Leitch, Omneon and many other video servers controlled via “VDCP protocol”. Speak to one of our experts on: Tel: +39 0423 750075 Email : Mailto:info@si-media.tv Web: www.si-media.tv

Broadcast Automation System

SI Media Broadcast Reference List

ANTENNA 3

8 Playout Channels 4 Ingestion Channels 8 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 4 BMC

TELECAPRI 8 Playout Channels 4 Ingestion Channels 8 Traffic Channels SeaCh–1 BML/6 MCL

CANALE ITALIA (Serenissima)

6 Playout Channels 3 Ingestion Channels 6 Traffic Channels SeaChange – BMC

Zamfara TV Nigeria 6 Playout Channels 6 Ingestion Channels 6 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 4 BMC

CLASS CNBC 8 Playout Channels 8 Traffic Channels 1 MAM

Malta Nationa TV 3 Playout Channels 5 Ingestion Channels 3 Traffic Channels Harris – NEXIO

SIGE 6 Playout Channels 4 Ingestion Channels 6 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 4 BMC

TELEGENOVA 6 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 6 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 3 BMC

TCA 5 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 5 Traffic Channels SeaChange - BMS

BASSANO TV 3 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 3 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 3 BMC

STUDIO UNO 3 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 3 Traffic Channels SeaCh–1 BML/3 MCL

RETE 7 3 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 3 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 3 BMC

RTV38 3 Playout Channels 3 Ingestion Channels 3 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 3 BMC

TELECOLOR 3 Playout Channels 3 Ingestion Channels 3 Traffic Channels SeaChange – BMS

TELENUOVO 3 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 3 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 3 BMC

INTER MIRIFICA - TELESUBALPINA

2 Playout Channels 3 Ingestion Channels

RTTR 2 Playout Channels 3 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic

TELE 1 2 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic

Broadcast Automation System 2 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 3 BMC

Channels SeaChange – 4 BMC

Channels SeaChange – BMS

TELESPAZIO 2 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic Channels SeaChange – BMS

MATCH MUSIC 1 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels SeaCh–1 BML/2 MCL

ROMA UNO 1 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 3 BMC

TELE PACE 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels SeaChange – BMS

TELEOGGI 1 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels SeaChange – 3 BMC

MILAN Channel 1 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels LEICHT

POLI – Il Gelsomino 8 Playout Channels 4 Ingestion Channels 8 Traffic Channels EVS VideoServer

ANTENNA SUD 4 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 4 Traffic Channels

PUBLIVIDEO 4 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 4 Traffic Channels

TELELUNA 4 Playout Channels 4 Traffic Channels

TELESTENSE 3 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 3 Traffic Channels

ITV 2 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic Channels

PRIMA ANTENNA 2 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic Channels

PUBLIMAGIC - VideoBergamo

2 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic Channels

R.T.P. 2 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic Channels

TELELIBERTA' 2 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic Channels

TELEMOLISE 2 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic Channels

TESAR 2 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 2 Traffic Channels

ALTA ITALIA TV 1 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels

BERGAMO TV 1 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels

CANALE 21 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels

Broadcast Automation System 1 Traffic Channels

1 Traffic Channels

1 Traffic Channels

CANALE 68 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

DIFF.EUROPEA - TNE 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

GRP 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

METROPOLIS TV (MCMEDIA)

1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

TELE CITTA' 1 Playout Channels 2 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

TELEALTO VENETO 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

TELECHIARA 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

TELECOLOR 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

TELEUNIVERSO 1 Playout Channels 1 Ingestion Channels 1 Traffic Channels

MEDIA & MEDIA 89 Traffic Channels

PANMEDIA 66 Traffic Channels

FONO VI.PI. 43 Traffic Channels

MGM 12 Traffic Channels

TELECITY 12 Traffic Channels

LATTEMIELE 10 Traffic Channels

7 GOLD 5 Traffic Channels

PROFIT (PubliRama) 5 Traffic Channels

PRS 5 Traffic Channels

RETE 7 4 Traffic Channels

TELENORD 4 Traffic Channels

MEDIA & SERVICE 3 Traffic Channels

NUMERICA PUBBLICITA' 3 Traffic Channels

PLAY STUDIO 3 Traffic Channels

QUARTA RETE 3 Traffic Channels

RADIO SOUND 3 Traffic Channels

RETE NORD 3 Traffic Channels

SPM BERGAMO 3 Traffic Channels

TELEGESTIONI 3 Traffic Channels

TELESTUDIO 3 Traffic Channels

TELETUTTO 3 Traffic Channels

CANALE 8 2 Traffic Channels

EDITRICE CUNEO/Quadrifoglio TV

2 Traffic Channels

NORD EST PUBB. 2 Traffic Channels

RADIO ZERO 2 Traffic Channels

SAN MARINO RTV 2 Traffic Channels

TELEINFORMAZIONI 2 Traffic Channels

TVA VICENZA 2 Traffic Channels

ANTENNA 3 1 Traffic Channels

CANALE 10 1 Traffic Channels

HSE ITALIA 1 Traffic

VIDEOLINA 1 Traffic

RADIO CLASSICA 1 Traffic

Broadcast Automation System Channels Channels Channels

SAN MARINO RTV Radio 1 Traffic Channels

TELE BOARIO 1 Traffic Channels

TELECUPOLE 1 Traffic Channels

TELEFRIULI 1 Traffic Channels

TELEREGIONE 9 (GBR) 1 Traffic Channels

TELEREGIONE 9 - ROMA 1 Traffic Channels

TELEROMA 56 - Asterix 1 Traffic Channels

VIDEOGRUPPO 1 Traffic Channels

VIDEOCALABRIA 1 Traffic Channels

AREA NORD 1 Traffic Channels

CANALE 10 - FIRENZE 1 Traffic Channels

EDITRICE 21 1 Traffic Channels

MEDIA LEADER 1 Traffic Channels

NUOVA RETE 1 Traffic Channels

POOL Pubblicità 1 Traffic Channels

SI-Traffic Product Demonstration and Project Consultation SI-Media offers both online as well as hands on product demonstrations at prearranged times. Please book a demo by calling +39 0423 750075 alternatively Email us to; info@si-media.tv with an indication of your preferred time and date.