MediaXtreme MXB-A(V) - Analog Input/Output Configuration

What makes it better?

Here’s a quick run down on just what we do and do better with the MediaXtreme Broadcast system:

• Keywest Technology's MediaZone editor blends common PC media, graphics and audio files in real time.   
• Up to four "media zones" plus a background using our handy template configuration.
• Broadcast quality character generator (24-bit graphics) plug-in is included. Our MediaCreator CG software has wide usage and support in nonlinear video editors. Supports all standard PC graphic extensions and TruType fonts.

• Template-based media management
• Dynamic text insertion with CG alpha key   
• Dynamic logo insertion with CG alpha key.   
• Dynamic crawl insertion (supports up to 5) with CG alpha key   
• Dynamic scroll insertion with CG alpha key
• Dynamic Preview Window “real sizes” media to playout in native aspect
• Built-in support for MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG-4, AVC H.264, WMV, VOB, AVI (1), and MOV
• Built-in support for animated GIF logos
• Built-in support for Flash™ animations
• Built-in support for HTML page capture
• Built-in support for PowerPoint™
• Built-in RSS reader utility
• Built-in Internet weather utility
  
• External I/O for data sourcing and event triggers.

File formats

The MediaXtreme playout server supports all popular files for digital signage including standard PC graphic extensions, PC audio including 5.1, PowerPoint® , Adobe® Flash, MPEG 1, 2, 4-WMV, AVC H.264, Windows® Media and AVI (1), VOB (DVD), MOV and HTML.

Graphics file support includes .jpg, .bmp, .gif, .tif, .png, .pcx, .pag.
Audio file support includes wav, .mp3, .wma. 

Media software

Our exclusive MediaZone editor and MediaCreator CG put you in control with an easy-to-use PC GUI that gives you the creativity of a non-linear editor but with no rendering time.

Benefits

• Enables rich media communications by leveraging digital media assets from marketing agencies and departments.
• Allows remote management of scheduling and media content updates for greatest efficiency.
• Perfect match with television systems using NTSC or PAL standard for sharpest image possible.
• Wide media support allows communicators to repurpose content so production time and cost is minimized.
• Exclusive digital signage-tested editor allows simple or complex playlists to be developed or changed in seconds with no time-wasting rendering.

Where to use

• Broadcast, CATV, IPTV and Public Access TV
  With the MediaXtreme, cable and broadcast systems can offer value-added content over existing programming or create unique local origination channels.
• PEG Community Information
  Turn boring cable TV community bulletin boards into something special with the MediaXtreme media server. The MediaXtreme delivers a robut media playlist with video support to liven up any community channel.
• CCTV
  Whether it’s a club, resort or corporation, communication is key to building a cohesive community. The MediaXtreme delivers the tools needed to keep members or employees informed visually with announcements, ads, weather information and even news.
• Educational Channel
  Highlight the latest happenings, schedules and even lunch menus at school. Completes the curriculum gap between Tech Ed classes by broadcasting assignments “on air” using school CCTV system. Use the MediaXtreme as part of digital signage system to recognize achievement in classroom, on the playing field or in other extracurricular activities.

Specifications

Physical Specifications (MXB-A)
1-RU Rack Mount Chassis
1.75 (H) x 15.5 (D) x 17 (W) inches
(4.5 x 39.4 x 43.2 cm)
WEIGHT (actual):18 lbs. (7.71kg)

Video Output Configuration (MXB-A)
(1) NTSC/PAL Video Output (BNC)
(1) Scalable RGB H/V Output (15HD) to WUXGA & 16:9/9:16 rotation
(1) Scalable Digital (DVI) Output to WUXGA & 16:9/9:16 rotation)
(1) Stereo Input (3.5mm jack - background audio)
(1) Stereo Output (3.5mm jack)

Physical Specifications (MXB-AV)
2-RU Rack Mount Chassis
3.5 (H) x 19 (D) x 17 (W) inches
(8.9 x 48.3 x 43.2 cm)
WEIGHT (actual): 13.5 lbs. (6.12kg)

Video Input/Output Configuration  (MXB-AV)
(1) ATSC/ NTSC/ PAL/ CATV  Video Input
(1) NTSC/PAL Video Output (BNC)
(1) Scalable RGB H/V Output (15HD) to WUXGA & 16:9/9:16 rotation
(1) Scalable Digital (DVI) Output to WUXGA & 16:9/9:16 rotation
(1) Stereo Input (3.5mm jack - background audio)
(1) Stereo Output (3.5mm jack)

External Control
10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
(2) USB 2.0
RS-232

Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0-40°C
Storage Temp: -20°C to +70°C Non-condensing
Humidity: 90% max (non-condensing)

Data Storage
200GB HDD Standard – Expandable to over 400GB
 
Power
PSU: 100/240 VAC, 47-63 Hz 55W (UL/CE)

MediaZone Editor Software Requirements

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP/Pro or Vista™
  
• Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel Centrino Duo®, or AMD® 1.8GHz CPU
• 1GB RAM (2GB RAM with Vista)
• 32-bit graphics card with 256MB on-board video memory with overlay surface support
• Direct-X 9.0
  
• 600MB of available disk space
• LAN/WAN connectivity required for remote digital signage system control
• USB or CD/DVD for non-network updates