Converge, and Beyond

Specifications

iChannel2 Basic iChannel2 Standard iChannel2 Extreme

Video & Audio I/O

Video Input 1 HD/SD-SDI 1 HD/SD-SDI 1 or 2 HD/SD-SDI

Video Output 1 HD/SD-SDI 2 HD/ SD-SDI2 (with 2 input)or 3(with 1 input)

HD/SD-SDI

Audio input8 channels embedded

for each SDI

8 channels embedded for each SDI

2 AES/EBU for each SDI input(Option)

8 channels embedded for each SDI

2 AES/EBU for each SDI output(Option)

8 channels embedded for each SDI

2 AES/EBU for each SDI

8 channels embedded for each SDI

2 AES/EBU for each SDI

input(Option)

Audio Output8 channels embedded

for each SDIoutput(Option)

Video Format

Video/Audio Codec DVSD/DVHD/MPEG-2

DVSD/DVHD/MPEG-2/MPEG-4

DVSD/DVHD/MPEG-2/MPEG-4/HDV/DNxHD/AVC-Intra

Wrapper AVI/MXF/MOVAVI/MXF/GXF/WMV

/MOV/MPGAVI/MXF/GXF/WMV

MOV/MPG

Time Code

LTC input None Embedded in SDI input Embedded in SDI input

SYNC

Input BB/Tri Level BB/Tri Level BB/Tri Level

Media Storage & Network

Storage 2TB Usable in RAID105TB Usable in RAID5Expands up to 20TB

5TB Usable in RAID5Expands up to 20TB

Network 2 Gigabit Network ports, RJ45 connectors

Functions

CG3 layers for each output channel

5 layers for each output channel

8 layers for each output channel

External

router controlYES YES YES

1+1 Active

backupYES YES YES

N+M Standby with active

backup YES YES YES

Form Factor

Dimensions(HxWxD)

43 x 437 x 650mm (1.7 x 17.2 x 25.6 in.) 87 x 437 x 710mm (3.3 x 17.2 x 28 in.)

PSURedundant,dual hot

swappable, 350W supplies

Redundant, dual hot swappable, 750W supplies

Range : 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

Operational Environment

Operating Temperature

10°C to 35°C

Non-operating

Non-operating

Temperature -40°C to 70°C

Operating Relative Humidity

8% to 90% (non-condensing)

Relative Humidity

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Converge, and Beyond

iChannel2 is a highly integrated, cost-effective, and easy-to-operate automation

system for small and mid-size broadcasters. It supports up to 3 HD/SD playout

channels in one compact chassis. The system is based on powerful video server

platform, with rich features including ingest, playlist editing, multi-channel

playout, CG, live signal pass-through, quality control, loudness control, etc.

Unlike other offerings, iChannel2 is not limited to a standalone playout box, it

also can be used in a distributed multi-channel playout network, ensures

excellent system scalability. By connecting multiple iChannel2 servers together,

the system can support large number of playout channels, and there is a

centrally located software module to handle automatic clip and playlist transfer.

Separate workstations can be deployed for preparing playout schedules for

multiple channels. Furthermore, various backup schemes can be configured to

guarantee playout security.

iChannel2 is integrated with various features like ingest, playlist editing,

playout, CG, security assurance, and remote monitoring modules, offering

comprehensive functionalities for daily broadcasting.

Manual / Scheduled ingest

Fixed / Variable length ingest

Scheduled batch ingest with editable list

Ingest list import / export

VTR control

Key Features

Ingest

Automatically registers new clips to database

User-customizable “resource tree” for easy clip organization

Online/offline playlist editing: it allows playlists to be edited before clips are ready. The dummy clips will be updated and replaced by real ones automatically after physical clip files are loaded

Drag & drop operation for easy clip insertion: the operator can drag the commercials and drop them onto the target clip. A timeline is available for selecting the insertion point, with video display for referencing

Binding clips as a group, for easy and

organized operation

Supports local clip, network storage clip, dummy clip, and live signal pass-through

Clip event & independent event: events such as CG, Matrix Switching, and VTR Control can be attached to each particular clip or clip group as clip events, or triggered by predefined date & time as independent events aside of the main playlist

Playlist import/export with auto-load function

Clip Management & Playlist Editing

We never stop enhancing our products for our clients, to reduce the system

complexity and to save the cost. Here are the newly released functions of

iChannel2 system:

Latest Development

DTMF encoding & decoding for commercial insertion

Offline playlist editing

Scheduled auto-loading of playlist

Advanced CG engine – iGraphic

Tablet based remote monitoring and control

Transport Stream over UDP for both ingest and playout

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VTR device control

Built-in 4*1 video router

External video matrix control

Supports AFD for HD/SD conversion

Automatically loads and processes playlists

Supports ingest/playout Transport Streams over IP: MPTS / SPTS, MPEG-2/H.264, HD/SD decoding/encoding

DTMF encoding & decoding for auto commercial insertion

Playout modes: Sequence/Schedule/Insert/Trim in & out/Jump/Loop/Take

Live signal pass-through:

Audio channel mapping/mixing/voice over for both clips and live feeds

Input signal mapping to multiple channels

Transport stream mapping to multiple channels

CG overlay on input signal

Captures live signal while passing-through

Playout control and signal processing

Audio channel mute

Audio channel switch

Audio channel mapping

Audio channel mix

Audio channel voiceover

Advanced CG module

Powerful CG render engine, supports complex CG layers

Rich CG elements: subtitle, logo, scroll, image, video, animation, and clock

Real time content replacement

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Remote monitoring and control platform

Tablet based (Android OS), convenient-to-use

Multi-channel real time display

Emergency playout control

Alarm display

Security Assurance

Alarm centerAlarm center connects with all modules to provide alarms on quality control, loudness control, clip status, and storage status. The alarms can be displayed on Email/SMS/PC Monitor

One-key emergency clip switching

One-key audio mute

Multiple backup plans: N+N/N+M/N+N+M:

Loudness control module

Quality control moduleQC module runs at the background and automatically detects errors including frame lost, frame destruction, audio lost, audio destruction, video black, and still frame

QC

iChannel2 is based on powerful video server platform which is designed for

24*7 highly reliable broadcasting.

Hardware Platform

Redundant & hot-swappable configuration on key components: system disk, power supply, cooling fans, etc

Proved for 24*7 operation, fully tested under high temperature and humidity

Supports RAID10 / RAID6 / RAID 5

Up to 20 TB usable storage capacity after RAID5 setup

Utilizes Dayang Redbridge III card to offer up to 4 HD I/O channels with top level quality

Latest Intel XEON E5 series CPU with more computing power and stability