NEXIO® Ingest Control Manager - Harris Broadcast

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NEXIO ® Ingest Control Manager
Ingest Workflow and Device Control System
Broadcast operations are under growing pressure to increase workflow speed and
more efficiently handle the increasing volume of content. That pressure translates
into one important necessity — productivity. With NEXIO ® Ingest Control Manager,
(ICM) Harris delivers an ingest solution for NEXIO storage area networks that achieves
broadcasters’ requirements for workflow speed, capacity and productivity.
Providing scheduled recording of line feeds and news services, ICM controls server
channels, tape decks, routers and frame synchronizers. Device control is via Ethernet
or RS-422. The application includes auto-increment of IDs, which is extremely
useful in crash-record situations or when recording periodic events. Loop record,
batch digitizing and sub-clipping provide additional operational benefits. ICM v2
adds support for multiple NEXIO server domains, including scheduled protection
records on different domains. Fast Cue and Timecode Restripe functions add speed
and flexibility to your operational workflow.
ICM consists of a hardware device controller and a software client application. The
client can run on the device controller or on a networked PC. The system is highly
versatile — it communicates as a device server via Ethernet to IP-ready hardware
(such as NEXIO AMP ® servers and Harris ® X75 or X85 synchronizers), and via
serial ports to other devices such as routers and VTRs. The following equipment
can be controlled and monitored simultaneously from one ICM:
• Up to 24 NEXIO server channels over LAN
• Eight serial tape decks (VTRs) via RS-422 protocol
• 16 Harris X75 or X85 synchronizers
• Eight routers (up to 1024x1024)
With the power of ICM, one operator can manage the ingest of multiple content
feeds. Server-centric features include automated or manual recording, looping records,
automatic switching, subclip creation, trims, audio input and output control,
clip renaming and crash recording for fast-breaking news stories. The ability to
simplify complex tasks, such as simultaneously controlling eight batch-digitizing
sessions from tape, underscores the ICM solution’s power to efficiently streamline
a broadcast station’s workflow.
Features
• Allows a single operator to control up to 24 NEXIO server channels over four
separate domains
• Simplifies resource management and scheduling
• Enables fast and efficient ingest from tape
• Automates daily, weekly and monthly feeds
• Offers powerful program segmentation tools
• Manages multistation ingest requirements
• Includes external controller support with user-definable keys
• Supports full system control via remote client software
Product details
eventBase Power
One of the major advantages of ICM is its ability to automate the ingest of content from
many sources, without human intervention. Using NEXIO ® EventBase , automated
events of varying requirements (and varying sets of hardware) can be scheduled with
ease. EventBase features date-driven 24/7 scheduling, with up to 1,000 events per
day locked to station time for efficient, unattended operation. Every automated event
can control two server channels, two VTRs, four routers, one alarm, one GPI and two
proc amps (synchronizers).
Additionally, audio input level controls and proc amp settings are stored within each
event to ensure a quality recording every time.
video Proc Amp Control
ICM ensures the quality of ingested content by taking full advantage of the powerful
features of Harris synchronizers. In addition to automated control of up to 17 parameters,
ICM provides full control of 16 X75 or X85 synchronizers. This means that virtually
every function that can be performed on the synchronizer’s front panel can also be
performed from the ICM user interface — with an identical front-panel view for operator
familiarity. To guarantee repeatability, unlimited user settings can be saved.
Program Segmentation
Long server events, such as full-length programs, often need to be segmented into
subclips, allowing each segment to stand alone. These subclips can then be used in the
station run logs to simplify the insertion of commercials, or to simplify the editing process.
ICM places powerful program segmentation tools at your command, including:
• Virtual Subclips — allows users to quickly review and edit content before creating
the actual subclips; also automatically segments clips into preset time intervals for
faster editing
• Hot Keys for Review — speeds segmenting with Auto Steps based on time blocks
• Auto ID Incrementing — enables quick crash recording or repeating of an event
without overwriting the previous recordings
• Loop Recording — allows automated loop recordings without increasing storage
To facilitate multistation ingest requirements, time-zone segmenting is also offered.
This powerful feature is designed for organizations with more than one server — either
locally or in different facilities. A virtual subclip text file can be distributed to other locations,
where it is then imported and used to create identical subclips on other servers.
ICM also applies offsets as needed, when the servers reside in different time zones.
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NEXIO ® Ingest Control Manager
Ingest Workflow and Device Control System
sPeciFications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
System Configuration . . . . . Intel ® P4 3.4 GHz CPU
PCI-X platform
Dual mirrored 2.5-in boot drives
16 RS-422 serial ports
(9-pin, D-sub, female via 2 breakout panels)
2 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports
4 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear)
PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition
NEXIO Ingest Control Manager software
application
Device Control
NEXIO Server Channel Control . . . Up to 24 channels total in up to 4 domains
Serial Controlled Devices . . . . . . . Up to 16 devices, including VTRs and router
controllers
Frame Synchronizers . . . . . . . . . . Up to 16 devices, including the X75 or X85,
controlled via Ethernet connection
Physical Characteristics
1RU (H x W x D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 x 19 x 26.5 in. (4.4 x 48.3 x 67.3 cm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 lbs (12.3 kg)
Power
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual hot-swappable, dual load-sharing
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 100 to 120, 200 to 240 V, auto-select
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60/50 Hz, 8/5 A
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 W
ordering inFormation
NX1000ICM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ingest Control Manager includes 1 device
controller and 1-seat local client license
NXA1000ICM-CL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client license for remote control of ICM server
NXEC400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External controller
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