360 Systems TSS-4000 4 Channel HD/SD Video Server (4 Playout) with Remote Workstation

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The TSS-4000 from 360 Systems is designed to be a reliable intuitive user interface video server.

More channels for the same price* = lower cost per channel. For those customers requiring high playout channel counts, the TSS-4000 provides exceptional cost per channel. The TSS-4000 is a compact 1U server with up to 8TB of storage and offers 4 simultaneous HD or SD playout channels. With the same software and the core reliability of the TSS line of server, the TSS-4000 is the choice for broadcast quality playout.

*When compared to the TSS-3100

360 Systems’ TSS class servers are designed and built with reliability as the primary focus. It is understood that broadcasters rely on their equipment to perform trouble free for years. With this in mind, 360 Systems’ servers are built utilizing server grade components to insure quality performance.

TSS servers offer an intuitive user interface that allows quick access to the most common day to day functions. Those familiar with previous generations of 360 Systems’ servers will find the transition to the TSS very simple. Even with the additional features offered by the TSS, the ease of operation will allow for a smooth installation within a broadcast workflow.

Applications

Program storage/Play-to-air
Satellite cache
File exchange with NLEs
Multi- screen projection displays
Corporate & Educational Displays
Theme parks and attractions
Remote workstations for quick trim, playlisting

4 Playout Channels
16 Channels Embedded Audio
H.264 and MPEG2 Encoding / Decoding
Automatic Up/Down/Cross Conversion of HD or SD content
Remote Control From PC's via Ethernet
Redundant Power / Cooling
1U Form Factor

Video

Playout in 720p, 1080i or SD on any channel
Various standard codec and file formats are accepted for playout, such as H.264 or MPEG-2 in .mxf, .mp4, .mpg or .mov containers.
Independently configure each output to broadcast in 720p, 1080i or SD
Perform jog and shuttle for rapid movement within a clip
Smooth slow motion playout
16 channels of embedded audio per video channel
Configurable for 29.97/59.94 or 25/50
High quality 10 bit video and 24 bit audio support
Video Outputs 4 Channels
Simultaneous video streams 4 playout
HD Input/Output HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M)
Video Format 1080i at 29.97 or 25 Hz; 720p at 59.94 or 50 fps; 525/60 NTSC; 625/50 PAL
Encoding Format H.264 or MPEG2
HS/SD Scaling Up, Down, and Cross Conversion of Any File Format to Selected Output
Jog/Shuttle Zero to 128X, forward/reverse
Slow Motion Play with audio Zero to +/- 2X, forward/reverse
Frame Accuracy Frame accurate play, pause and stop
Genlock Input Blackburst or tri-level

Reliability

Redundant cooling and power
Redundant RAID 5 storage
Linux based operating system

Connectivity

HD-SDI, SD-SDI compatibility
Gigabit Ethernet
Serial port control for each channel via the VDCP or Odetics protocols for use with automation or remote controls
Independent GPI inputs and outputs (12 each) for external triggering or control
Networking Gigabit Ethernet
Serial Control 3, VDCP or Odetics protocols, 9-pin on CXP-5 module (optional).
GPI Control 12 Inputs, Outputs, Programmable on CXP-5 module (optional)

Software

Automatic conversion plays SD and HD files back-to-back
Local software GUI
Remote control from a PC
Simple playlisting

Ancillary Data

Ancillary Data HD - 608/708 in VANC; SD - Line 21 VBI
AUDIO INPUTS / OUTPUTS (per video channel):SDI Embedded Audio 16 channels
STORAGE:
- Disk Storage System SAS array, four - 1 or 2 Terabyte drives, Hardware RAID 5 controller
- Total Capacity 8 Terabytes (4 Terabytes standard model)
- Drive Replacement Hot Swappable, removable from behind front panel

Miscellaneous