Instruction manual

HDE-3000 - 9 -
1. General Information
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the HDE-3000, a versatile Windows XP platform for
high definition and standard definition SDI captioning encoder/decoder and
subtitle/graphics inserter. With HDE-3000 you can insert slates, bugs, TV rating icons
and subtitles while encoding closed caption and XDS data. Post production and tape
duplication facilities can perform these jobs in a single pass without the need for a PC.
Broadcasters can comply with FCC rules by encoding closed captions and V-chip data
while simultaneously displaying on-screen TV rating icons.
HDE-3000 is constructed in a modular fashion. All of the components plug into
industry standard PCI slots. The modular architecture allows for easy upgrades in the
field. There are slots available for functions that may be required in the future.
Easy operation
A common complaint in the caption industry is that post houses must deal with
caption files with different formats and encoding requirements. HDE-3000 addresses
this by reading most of the popular caption file formats. The encoder automatically
determines the proper settings by looking at the data contained in the file, the operator
doesn’t even have to specify the format.
In a broadcast environment, HDE-3000 can act as a caption server. Caption
data does not have to reside in the VANC of programs on videotape; it can be encoded
“on-the-fly” as the program airs. Captions may be downloaded to HDE-3000’s hard disk
via a network connection, floppy drive, or USB drive. A script may be generated that
instructs HDE-3000 to encode a sequence of shows based on time code. This
technique saves a tape generation, plus it allows easier reformatting of captions if a
show is edited.
The HDE-3000 is network ready and will allow you to load closed caption jobs,
interactive TV links, subtitles, scripts, or graphics files from your server.
1.2 HDE-3000 core hardware and Operating System
The HDE-3000 utilizes an advanced Intel microprocessor and the Microsoft
Windows XP Embedded operating system. The Windows XP Embedded (XPE)
operating system is based on Microsoft Windows XP SP2, but it is customized
specifically for the HDE-3000 core hardware. XPE provides an established, stable
operating system and user interface for the HDE-3000.
When a VGA monitor, keyboard, and mouse (optional) are connected to an HDE-
3000, the HDE-3000 appears to the user to be a standard Windows XP workstation. This
allows the HDE -3000 network to be easily configured by IT personnel who are familiar with
Windows XP.