Setup guide

Video Channels

This section describes the video channels.

All 4-channel model servers support four (4) bi-directional channels (1 input, 1 main output, 1

auxiliary output per channel)

All 2-channel model servers support two (2) bi-directional channels (1 input, 1 main output, 1

auxiliary output per channel)

the following also applies:

• PAL, NTSC, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60 (SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 295M,

SMPTE 296M)

• Base model supports upconvert to HD output as a standard feature.

• Base model requires DNxHD for Base System Option to support HD input.

Video Compression (4-Channel Models)

This section describes the video compression for all 4-channel model servers (Base, MPEG-2

HD, and AVC-Intra).

Video Compression (4-Channel Model Servers)

Parameter Specification

Base model Supports four (4) channels of SD record or play of the following compressions:

• DV25 (4:1:1 and 4:2:0)

• DV50 (4:2:2)

• IMX 30 and 50

MPEG-2 HD model • Supports four (4) channels of HD record or play of the following compressions:

- HDV 25Mbps

- MPEG-2 HD 17.5, 35 (thin and full raster), and 50Mbps

• Supports four (4) channels of DNxHD 85 or 100 play (standard)

• Supports four (4) channels of DNxHD 120 or 145 play (standard)

• Supports two (2) channels of DNxHD 185 or 220 play (standard)