MediaXtreme MXB-SDI - Digital Input/Output Configuration

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The MediaXtreme™ Broadcast (MXB-SDI) elevates digital media playback to new heights by putting our same award-winning media scheduling and management tools in the hands of anyone who needs 4:2:2 SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mbps) standard digital video output.

Affordable and media rich, MediaXtreme Broadcast-SDI delivers scheduled digital programs for local origination channels (LOC), or it can supplement existing digital television channels with value-added information such as crawls, banners and automated data.

Best of all, our MediaZone software controls multiple media servers over a network that you can manage remotely from your office, or we can provide enterprise-wide network management for a service fee--letting you focus on what is most important to your business. At Keywest Technology, we build our solutions around your needs!

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Learn about our free Internet weather feature;
Learn about our free RSS reader for any MediaXtreme;
Learn how to add syndicated news feeds to any MediaXtreme;
Learn more about our other digital signage add-ons and enhancements.

TotalCARE® support and warranty.

Owning technology should be about benefits –not technical headaches. That is why we provide TotalCARE, our “no worry” warranty with every MediaXtreme Broadcast system. Our TotalCARE support team is available 24/7 and may be contacted via telephone, chat or email for quick, expert support.

No unnecessary external conversions.

With the MediaXtreme, the integrity of the original digital signal is carried through to the distribution network providing exceptional performance. By eliminating unnecessary external conversions that limit bandwidth and add unwanted noise, quality is increased and cost is further reduced.

Layer multiple on-screen events.

Imagine being able to layer multiple on-screen events, such as animations, Flash™, MPEG 1, 2 and 4, AVI, VOB, graphics, crawls, logos and scrolls just by dragging the media files into one of four media zones and pressing the Preview button. Simply download the playlist via your network to the media server. Update content or schedules with our MediaZone editor anytime while on-air.

What makes it better?

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

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 format has wide usage and support in nonlinear video editors. Supports all standard PC graphic extensions and TruType fonts.

MediaZone and MediaCreator software combine to give you:

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) & 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

MediaXtreme media server supports all popular digital media files 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) and HTML. Graphics file support includes .jpg, .bmp, .gif, .tif, .png, .pcx, .pag. Audio file support includes wav, .mp3, .mid, .au, .aif, .wma.

Media software

Our exclusive MediaZone editor and MediaCreator CG put you in control with an easy-to-use PC GUI giving you the creativity of non-linear editing without any rendering time.

Benefits

Enables rich media communications by leveraging digital media assets in broadcast, cable, IPTV, digital signage, information channel and community access markets.
Allows remote management of scheduling and media content updates for greatest efficiency.
Perfect match with high-res display panels at native resolutions for sharpest image possible.
Wide media support allows communicators to repurpose content so production time and cost is minimized.
Exclusive playlist editor options allow simple or complex playlists to be developed or changed in seconds with no time-wasting rendering.

Where to use

Broadcast, CATV and IPTV
With MediaXtreme, cable and broadcast systems can offer value-added information to existing programming or create unique local origination channels.
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.
Digital Signage
Deliver broadcast-quality graphics and MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC H.264 video over an IP to a remote digital sign with a MediaXtreme media server or expand the system to create, deliver and control content playback on a digital signage network with Keywest Technology’s Traffic Manager server software or service package.

Specifications

Physical Dimensions
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)
Weight (Shipping DIM): 30 lbs. (13.6kg)

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

SDI Configuration Input/Output (MX-SDI)
(1) 4:2:2 SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mbps) Input/Output
Quantization: 10 bit
Processing: 4:2:2 component digital
SMPTE RP125 & CCIR 656
Sampling: 2x (27MHz) ADC decoding
Sampling: 2x (27MHz) DAC encoding
SDI Pipeline: 4:2:2 SMPTE 250M-C (270 Mbps)
Jitter: .15UI 1pf.10kHz SDI Output
Signal to Noise: >62dB rms BW=30MHz

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
Max playout range: More than 200 hours

Power
PSU: 100/240 VAC, 47-63 Hz 55W (UL/CE)

MediaZone Editor Software Configuration

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