VMT-5000 Multistandard Broadcast Transcoder

Application:

The VMT-5000 is a powerful and flexible real-time transcoding solution supporting MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC video codecs and a wide variety of audio codecs. It is ideally suited for any content repurposing, edge transcoding, monitoring or video distribution application. The product has been designed to meet the demanding requirements of the IPTV, professional broadcast, enterprise video delivery, and streaming video markets.

The VMT-5000 is a feature-rich high-performance quad-channel video transcoder that delivers up to 40 individual HD/SD channels in a completely hot-swappable, stackable, and fault tolerant chassis. Using VidOvation’s unique transcoding architecture, operators can transcode multiple High Definition and Standard Definition services in a compact modular unit.

VidOvation’s multistandard broadcast transcoder is equipped with the latest advances in video compression technology to deliver excellent video quality at low bitrates. State of the art video processing combined with our unique encoding technology enables new open system architectures to be created. Simultaneous support of DVB-ASI and IP networks allows content to be freely distributed over virtually any type of network.

 

Inputs and Outputs:

2x 100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports,
autonegotiate or fixed speed
2x DVB-ASI input ports, BNC 75 ohm
2x DVB-ASI output ports, BNC 75 ohm
213 Mbit/s maximum ASI TS bit-rate per port

 

Network, Transport, and Protocols:

UDP/IP (Unicast and Multicast)
RTP/IP (Unicast and Multicast)
RTMP (Flash)
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS):
populates an external web server
through FTP or SFTP

 

Transcode Modes:

Multi-codec capable
MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 AVC
MPEG-4 AVC to MPEG-2
SD/HD MPEG-2 to MPEG-2 and AVC to AVC re-encode
– format conversion
– rate reduction

 

Video Processing:

Integrated down conversion
– HD to SD
– Sub-SD resolutions
Adaptive de-interlacer
Frame rate reduction
AFD handling
Closed captions and VBI passthrough

 

Video Transcoding:

Input:

MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4.0, HP@L4.2 (HD)
MPEG-4 AVC MP@L3.0 (SD)
MPEG-2 HP@HL (HD)
MPEG-2 MP@ML (SD)

Output:

MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4.0, HP@L4.2 (HD)
MPEG-4 AVC MP@L3.0 (SD)
MPEG-2 HP@HL (HD)
MPEG-2 MP@ML (SD)
CBR & VBR

 

Video Formats:

Input:

1080 x 1920p 60/50
1080 x 1920/1440i 25 29.97/30
720 x 1280/960 50/59.94
960 x 540 25/29.97
480 x 720/704/640/528 29.97
576 x 720/704/640/528 25
640×480/360, 480×270, 320×240,
320×180

Output:

1080 x 1920p 60/50
1080 x 1920/1440i 25 29.97/30
720 x 1280/960 50/59.94
960 x 540 25/29.97
480 x 720/704/640/528 29.97
576 x 720/704/640/528 25
640×480/360, 480×270, 320×240,
320×180
29.97, 25, 15, 12.5, 7.5, 6.25 frames/second

 

Management and Control:

10/100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
Configuration import/export
Visual and audible fault indicator
SNMP v1,v2
Datasafe™ automated card configuration
Accurate bit rate control
Startup to streaming in seconds

 

Audio Transcoding:

Input:

MPEG-1 Layer II stereo
MPEG-4 AAC-LC stereo and 5.1
MPEG-4 HE-AAC 5.1
Dolby AC-3 stereo, 5.1, 7.1

Output:

MPEG-1 Layer II
MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Pass through
Conversion
5.1 -> 5.1, 2.0

 

Compliance:

CE marked in accordance with
89/336/EEC, 72/23/EEC and 1999/5/
EEC Directives

EMC: EN55022, EN55024, EN6100,
FCC Part 15

Safety: IEC 60950

 

Physical:

Dimensions:

2RU (W x D x H) 483 x 400 x 89mm
Up to 10 cards per chassis

Power:

450 Watts max. per chassis
14 Watts per card
AC input 100-240 VAC 47-63Hz

 

Environmental:

Operating Temperature:

0°Cto 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating Humidity:

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

 

Base Features:

The VMT-5000 base module is able to transcode two video services (channels) using either MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 AVC codecs in Standard Definition format and output MPEG-1 Layer II services. The single program can be output over ASI and IP interfaces individually or on both simultaneously. The flexible licensing model allows for easy addition of feature options to expand the capabilities of each module.

• Dual multi-standard HD/SD transcoder
• MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC, Dolby AC-3 input aud
• Control via openGear shassis using Dashboard or SNMP
• IP transmission using unicast or multicast
• Gigabit Ethernet and DVB-ASI input / outputs
• Audio passthrough