FS1000 Automation Playout System
What is automation for broadcasters? Does the ability to control VTRs with a switcher mean automation? Does putting together several different pieces of broadcast equipment result in a seamless work flow?
The FS1000 is an evolutionary digital system which truly integrates everything for operation in broadcast studios eliminating all the legacy peripherals and video tapes. The FS1000 system posesses all functions and features of the FD1000 system and comprises OnAir software for convenient playout.
FS1000 can be used with an internal or network-attached hard disk drive storage system eliminating the need to store and catalog hundreds of tapes
FS1000 includes A/V switcher, ingestion, multi-layer title and logo insertion, multi-format scheduler, mixer and playout server. The server can either be controlled in the studio or from a remote site by network or GPI. The server can also be integrated with external audio and video switcher and mixer for additional I/O capabilities.
The FS1000 can continuously get live video and audio for storing on hard disk drives. The provided software enables real time selection of desired A/V fragments through an NLE type interface. The playback of selected clips can be scheduled and performed without stopping/pausing of the input process.
Broadcasting over the Internet is becoming more prevalent by small studios. This new breed of broadcasters requires all the functionality of the big broadcasters but in a compact, economical package that also encodes and streams content over IP networks.
Automatic A/V encoding and streaming capabilities can be included in FS1000 system. The Windows Media 9, H.264 (AVC/AAC) format is available now. These capabilities position the FS1000 server as the perfect tool for small studios to launch high quality Internet broadcasting.
Key Features of the FS1000 Automatic Playout Server
One schedule combining any number of:
- Stored video and audio files in various formats
- Graphics content (images, logos, banners)
- Multiple live video sources (with switching)
- Transitions and overlay (titling) elements
Multi-layer titling elements
- Rolls, crawls and caption animation
- Dynamic HTML and Flash content
- Clocks, SMS objects, live video (PIP)
Convenient schedule and content management
- Dual-schedule panel prevents operator mistakes
- Several activation methods, including remote
- Background media access verification function
Superb reliability of the hardware and software
- Built –in server mirroring over network
- Optional Watchdog and GPI I/O modules
- Auto-recovery/restart after system failure
Configurable S-ATA2 HDD storage
- Configurable S-ATA2 HDD storage (up to 2TB of RAID10 capacity) and redundant power supply
Applications
- Broadcast program re-scheduling
- Insertion of local advertisement clips
- Self-contained info displays/kiosks
- Automatic stock quote tracking
- SMS quiz & chat programs
- Complete automation systems for small IPTV broadcasters
- Program broadcasting over the Internet
FS1000 Specification
Supported Media Formats
- Multiple formats of AVI and MPEG2 files (4:3 or 16:9)
- Various types of still image and audio files
Video Inputs / Outputs:
- YUV Component
- S-Video
- Composite
- SDI (optional)
Internal Storage:
- SATA2 or SAS HDD (3.5 or 2.5 inch) from 500GB to 2TB (RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10)
Audio Inputs / Outputs:
- Balanced stereo (XLR) or Unbalanced stereo (RCA)
- AES/EBU (output only)
- SDI Embedded (optional)
Resolutions / Frame rates:
- NTSC 720x480 @29.97 Hz
- PAL 720x576@25 Hz
Genlock:
- Composite black-burst
Dimensions and Weight:
- 19 inch rack mount (3 or 4U) 483x177x650 mm (19x6.9x25.6 inch)
- Approx. weight: 26 kg (58 lb)
Power Requirements:
- AC 90-120 V, 6.0A or AC 220-240 V, 3.0A (auto-switching)
