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New HD/POV Modules Enable High-Quality HD Video Transport From Robotic Cameras With Addition of Ethernet Data Transport
WORCESTER, Mass. — Sept. 10, 2010 — At IBC2010, Telecast Fiber Systems will launch a new family of HD/POV fiber optic video/data transceiver modules specifically designed for robotic camera applications.
In addition to providing all of the proven functionality of the company's original HD/POV solutions, the new HD/POV links now provide the option of Ethernet control and are housed in small, ruggedized Mini-Mussel Shell field enclosures at a new, lower price.
As the next generation of Telecast Fiber Systems' popular and well-established Viper™ family of fiber optic production systems, the new Mini-Mussel Shells provide a portable and compact universal enclosure for the company's new line of "T-Block" Viper function modules. Mini-Mussel Shells can be mixed and matched to provide highly customized, portable solutions for electronic field production. Each Mini-Mussel has all of the features customers have come to expect from Viper, including integral optical power metering, informative system LED indicators, and an assortment of powering options.
Telecast Fiber Systems' HD/POV modules are an important component in remotely operated, robotic POV camera systems — enabling unique points of view and camera angles at sports venues and other locations in which human-operated cameras would not be feasible. In one compelling example, the HD/POV modules were used to deliver high-quality HD video, audio, and data signals for NASCAR's Digger "Gopher Cam" specialized remote-camera systems, which provided a "gopher's-eye view" of race car action at the track level. Now, the newest HD/POV links will enable easy and high-performance data exchange via Ethernet fiber connections.
"Our new Mini-Mussel Shells with the latest generation of HD/POV modules give broadcasters more flexibility than ever before for transporting high-quality HD signals over long distances via fiber," said Steve DeFrancesco, vice president and general manager of Telecast Fiber Systems. "They offer another reason why our Viper product line is the top pick for broadcasters who require maximum flexibility and performance to meet their most challenging field production requirements."
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Telecast Fiber Systems Espande la serie Viper II™ con due nuovi modelli
Highly Popular Modular System Offers Industry's Most Flexible Solution for Fiber Optic Video Transport
WORCESTER, Mass. — Sept. 10, 2010 — Telecast Fiber Systems today announced the launch of two new sets of transmit and receive modules for its popular Viper II™ fiber optic video transport system. The new Viper II 6340 link is a transmit-and-receive system for simultaneous transmission of digital video, analog video, and 24-bit audio, all on a single fiber optic cable, and the 6080 module pair provides an eight-channel audio-only link. Like all modules in the Viper II series, both the 6340 and 6080 may be used in stand-alone "throw down" mode or may be combined with other modules within the Viper II rack — making the Viper II the most versatile and flexible fiber optic transmission system in the industry.
The new 6340 module pair is the industry's most cost-effective and compact solution for the simultaneous transmission of SDI (HD or SD) video, composite video, and four channels of broadcast-quality audio in one direction, all across a single fiber optic strand for distances up to 30 km. The SDI path will automatically detect and transport either a 1.5 Gb/s uncompressed HD/SDI video stream (SMPTE 292) or an industry-standard 270 Mb/s SD/SDI stream (SMPTE 259).
The new 6080 pair of transmit and receive modules efficiently multiplexes and transmits eight channels of analog audio onto a single fiber, providing more than 20 kHz of audio frequency response with extremely low distortion. Like all Viper II modules, the 6340 and 6080 are affordable and easy to install, and they now provide integration with SNMP monitoring systems.
The Viper II series is a modular, rack-mounted system for high-quality video transport over fiber, providing a flexible 16-slot card frame for adding or removing individual modules as the broadcaster's requirements change. When not in use as "throw downs," the hot-swappable modules can be combined and re-combined as required within the Viper II frame. The Viper II system enables fiber optic video transmission for a wide range of Telecast Fiber Systems customers including studio and campus broadcasting facilities; pre-fibered facilities such as sports venues, airports, and malls; and government and military operations.
"Broadcasters today need flexibility and room to grow, and not everyone wants to start out with a complex layer of video and audio signal components — but when they're ready, a combination of Viper II rack frames and stand-alone 'throw down' modules becomes a powerful fiber backbone for their operation," said Jim Hurwitz, director of product management for Telecast Fiber Systems. "With the two new modules, we're continuing the tradition of offering the industry's most flexible and extensible fiber optic transport system."
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Telecast Fiber Systems Announces CopperHead™ Pro for Big Screen 'I-MAG' Applications
Camera-Mounted Fiber Optic Transceiver Offers Affordable Solution for Organizations Projecting High-Quality HD Images
WORCESTER, Mass. — Sept. 10, 2010 — At IBC2010, Telecast Fiber Systems will unveil the CopperHead™ Pro, a camera-mounted fiber optic transceiver specifically designed for high-definition (HD) image magnification (I-MAG) applications in houses of worship, music venues, and corporate events. The CopperHead Pro offers a versatile and affordable solution that leverages the light weight, high reliability, and superior quality of fiber cable for projecting high-quality HD images.
"Until now, churches and many other types of A/V venues have not been able to take advantage of camera-mounted fiber optic solutions for I-MAG because the cost has been prohibitive. At the same time, audience expectations for high-quality projected video have increased, along with the quality of HD projectors and displays," said Jim Hurwitz, director of product management for Telecast Fiber Systems. "The CopperHead Pro directly addresses these requirements with a solution that is specifically tailored to the I-MAG market, at a price that is affordable for any production team."
The compact CopperHead Pro camera unit sandwiches instantly between any HD/SDI video camera and a professional battery system such as Anton-Bauer® or "V"-Mount, transporting uncompressed HD video signals from the camera to the control room via tactical fiber or hybrid SMPTE cable. The system provides complete camera control as well as full bidirectional intercom and tally — all of the signals the producer and crew need for the highest quality image magnification in venues ranging from the smallest church to the largest arena or stadium.
All CopperHead systems are available directly from Telecast Fiber Systems, or through a network of authorized CopperHead dealers.
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About Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc.
Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. is the company known for its portable and fixed fiber optic systems for television broadcast production. Telecast's video, audio, and communications systems are used worldwide by TV networks, teleproduction companies, sports venues, and various private, educational, and government and military organizations to extend range, simplify cabling, and reduce labor costs and set-up time. Telecast systems have helped usher in the age of HD television production, and the company now is active in the development of 3D HD TV production. Telecast Fiber Systems is a subsidiary of Belden (NYSE: BDC), a leader in comprehensive signal transmission solutions for fiber, cable, wireless signal, and industrial networking applications.
More information about Telecast Fiber Systems can be found at www.telecast-fiber.com.
