Media Backbone HDXchange Networked Content Management System

Media Backbone HDXchange Networked Content Management System

More efficient, more creative video production through networking Work faster and smarter. Achieve higher quality at lower cost. Unify and coordinate your workgroup as never before. Sony s Media Backbone HDXchange system delivers true networked content management connecting separate islands of ingest, editing, playout and archiving into a seamless whole. In the process, the HDXchange system makes your assets easier to ingest, easier to share, and far easier to browse and discover from any networked PC. Thanks to Sony, production is suddenly more productive. B VTR or Live Playout Logging Application XDCAM Cart Video Server File-based Acquisition Interface via Network Publish File-based Content Management Offline Sh Retrieve Archive In-house Production System Online Offline Non-linear Editor Explore Application Internet VPN Web Administration Application Remote Terminal/Station Remote Search/Import/Export Blu-ray Disc / DVD Publishing XDCAM Archive Archive Web Content XDCAM Deck Professional Disc Content Management Server Applications Video Production Unify your workgroup through networked production Enhance collaboration through shared access to content Browse content from any networked Windows or Mac OS computer Auto ingest, convenient archiving, powerful logging and more Broadcast MOS gateway integration to newsroom computer systems, servers Auto ingest and live logging with rich metadata tagging Supports several NLEs; doesn t lock you in 2

Components of the Media Backbone HDXchange system Content Management Server The core of the system; this sleek, powerful server provides file storage, communications, and configuration. Linux operating system with MySQL database Powerful networked server with built-in Domain Name Service (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Domain Server services RAID storage protects your content with optimum data integrity and fault tolerance Client application software includes Explore, Logging Application, and Web Administration Explore Application This networked application runs as a client on a Windows or Macintosh workstation. Import video, audio, image, zip, and project files Interface with XDCAM and XDCAM EX decks (via Windows PCs only) Add and edit metadata Create storyboards from clips Export storyboards to supported NLE applications Export content to playout devices (via Windows PCs only) Logging Application Record live video feeds and add valuable metadata tags to identify clips and pinpoint highlights. Simultaneous batch capture for multiple live or recorded material Supports HDV and DVCAM decks Supports SDI interface for live capture and tape ingest Web Administration Application Assign server space, administer permissions, and manage security all from the comfort of your web browser. Administer the networked content management system Access via Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox web browsers Education Empowers student workgroups with simultaneous access to content Metadata tags enable you to build a database of video lectures Supports NLEs that many schools are using now Browse content from any networked Windows or Mac OS computer Corporate Increase productivity and creativity Unify your workgroup through networked production Enhance collaboration through shared access to content Manage the workgroup from the comfort of your own PC 3

Features and benefits Compatible with popular Sony production formats XDCAM HD422 Series Proxy Data Content browsing on the Explore application High resolution material Proxy data: Low-resolution (2 Mbps) video, audio and time code Supported video formats Acquisition Format Codec and Resolution Bit Rate (Mbps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 50 1440 x 1080 35, 25, 18 720 x 480 / 720 x 576 50, 40, 30 720 x 480 / 720 x 576 25 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 1440 x 1080 35 35, 25 Support for XDCAM EX 1440 x 1080 is planned for the future. 720 x 480 / 720 x 576 25 HDV1080 1440 x 1080 25 720 x 480 / 720 x 576 25 As you d expect, the system is optimized for fast and efficient ingest of Sony acquisition formats including XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, HDV, and DVCAM recording. With XDCAM family decks, ingest is as easy as drag & drop. Native support for XDCAM and XDCAM EX codecs means that nothing is lost to decompression or recompression during ingest. The system also provides logging for tape-based HDV and DVCAM assets via the i.link * 1 interface. You can ingest either manually or via scheduled batch upload. Once the material is in, you can sit at an affordable PC and browse the clips via metadata and low-resolution proxy. It s fast, easy and incredibly efficient. *1: i.link is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product is equipped with an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.link connector may communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i.link connector for information on compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection. 4

Generic file support: still pictures, audio and NLE project files Editing projects don t live by video clips alone. That s why the system can ingest just about any computer file, including still pictures and audio files. You get smarter, easier content management when importing NLE project files or other data types, together with related video clips. File Import Editing Simple Storyboarding You can build a simple, offline storyboard using the system s proxy audio and video. The system can even combine clips from multiple codecs* 1 on a single storyboard, for example XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX material. When you re done, save your storyboard as an XML file. Now your NLEs can access the storyboard directly without time-consuming transcoding or importing. *1: It is not possible to mix clips of different frame-rates on a single timeline. Storyboarding NLE Support For online editing, the system supports major nonlinear editing systems including Sony Vegas Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Grass Valley Edius and Adobe Premiere PRO. Not wedded to a single NLE platform, you re free to build an editing environment that perfectly suits your needs. Sony Vegas Pro Software Networked workgroup collaboration Forget about isolated islands. The Media Backbone HDXchange system empowers you to create a truly collaborative editing environment over an IT network. At the core of the system is a NAS-based network server equipped with a standard Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) or 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) interface, which connects to both Windowsbased and Mac OS NLEs. Your editors don t even need to download high-resolution clips to their local terminals. This saves time, saves disk space and enables editors to work on several projects in parallel. Multi-purpose platform integration Another advantage of file-based content production is that it allows smooth integration with third-party platforms, such as playout systems, Blu-ray Disc /DVD authoring systems, web content production systems and a MOS Gateway for newsroom integration. Not only is it easy to send file-based content to and from other systems via Gigabit Ethernet, but automatic registration via metadata eliminates the time usually needed for bridging platforms. 5

Easy archiving The Media Backbone HDXchange system interfaces beautifully with a range of disk- and tape-based archives. Chief among these is the Sony's PetaSite library system, which takes full advantage of the fact that magnetic tape is the most costeffective medium for high-capacity data storage. Working side by side, the PetaSite and Media Backbone HDXchange systems enable sophisticated search-and-retrieve workflows. You can search the high-resolution archived content using keywords, titles, and other metadata. Then you can browse, log and storyboard the proxy A/V online even before you retrieve the full-resolution asset! Up to 4.5 PB* 1 with Eight Consoles *1: Native capacity with LTO-5 tape cartridges. PetaSite Scalable Tape Library System Tape Type Cartridge Capacity LTO-5 1500 GB 3.0 TB shown on the package is capacity with compression. Archiving Materials LTO-5 Tape Cartridge Integrated operations with the PetaSite tape library Collaborative Workgroup Multiple Access 2 Features: 1 The Media Backbone HDXchange server automatically creates lightweight proxy A/V. 2 You can storyboard/edit materials stored on the core server without downloading them. 3 The PetaSite library archives less-frequently used materials. 4 You can browse/storyboard the archived assets via proxy A/V no need to retrieve the high-resolution material. Proxy Data High-resolution Materials 1 Ingest 3 Retrieve/Archive 4 Recorded Materials Media Backbone HDXchange Server PetaSite System 6

Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) with PetaServe software and PetaSite libraries Another major advantage of the Media Backbone HDXchange data with quality management. For example, the PetaServe system is compatibility with PetaServe HSM software. software can monitor the deterioration of the tapes and This software makes the vital connection between the Media automatically rewrite content to a new tape when needed. Backbone HDXchange system and the PetaSite tape library. You get superb functionality and you can sleep better, knowing The application provides a cache server and automatically your assets are protected. manages migration and reload operations according to the frequency of data usage. The software also helps protect your Archive Storage Online Archive Cache Auto Migration Tape Library B Retrieve Auto Reload Hierarchical Storage Management with Media Backbone HDXchange, PetaSite Systems, and PetaServe Software Product Components HDXC-C040 Core Application License (including 10TB capacity license) HDXC-S10 Capacity License for additional 10TB HDXC-B040 Explore Application License for five concurrent users HDXC-L040 Logging Application License for a single user HDXC-L040HS SDI Ingest License for one SDI input HDXC-X040 Device License for a single user (to interface with XDCAM/XDCAM EX media) HDXC-U6 Upgrade license from Version 5 to Version 6 HDXC-XDAI XDCAM Auto Ingest MSQ-S001 MPEG2 HD Codec PCIe Board HDXC-MOSGW HDXchange MOS Gateway Related Products XDCAM Deck XDCAM Drive Professional Disc Media XDCAM EX Deck XDCAM EX Camcorder SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer SxS PRO Memory Card HDV Deck HDV Camcorder DVCAM Deck Please contact your nearest Authorized Sony Reseller for details of the applicable models. 7

Specifications System Number of clips on server (max.) 200,000* 1 Clip duration (min.) 5 seconds or 2 x GOP* 2 Clip duration (max.) 4 hours Clip size (max.) 64 GB Number of clips per bin (max.) 1000 clips Number of bins per user (max.) 25 bins Number of users 50 users (max. created user accounts) Number of export channels 25 channels Metadata Number of characters in userdefined fields (Max.) - single 75 characters line fields Number of characters in Notes 1500 characters fields (Max.) - multiple line fields NLE Storyboard Formats Sony Vegas Pro (Version 10) XML Storyboard format Apple Final Cut Pro (Version 7.0) XML Storyboard format Supported Video Formats XDCAM XDCAM EX HDV DVCAM MPEG HD422 video: MPEG2 1920 x 1080 59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p 50 Mbps (CBR), audio: Linear PCM (8 ch/24 bits/48 khz) MPEG HD422 video: MPEG2 1280 x 720 59.94p/50p 50 Mbps (CBR), audio: Linear PCM (8 ch/24 bits/48 khz) MPEG HD video: MPEG2 1440 x 1080 59.94i/50i 35 (VBR)/25 (CBR) Mbps, audio: Linear PCM (4 ch or 2 ch/16 bits/48 khz) MPEG HD video: MPEG2 1280 x 720 59.94p/50p 25 Mbps (CBR), audio: Linear PCM (4 ch or 2 ch/16 bits/48 khz) MPEG IMX video: 720 x 480/576 59.94i/50i 50/40/30 (CBR) Mbps, NTSC/PAL, audio: Linear PCM (8 ch/16 bits/48 khz) or (4 ch/24 bits/48 khz) DVCAM video: 720 x 480/576 59.94i/50i 25 Mbps (CBR) NTSC/PAL, audio: Linear PCM (4 ch/16 bits/48 khz) Proxy Data video: MPEG4, audio: A-law (4 ch or 2 ch/8 bits/8 khz) MPEG HD video: MPEG2 1920 x 1080 59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p 35 Mbps (VBR), audio: Linear PCM (2 ch/16 bits/48 khz) MPEG HD video: MPEG2 1440 x 1080 59.94i/50i/23.98p 25 Mbps (CBR), audio: Linear PCM (2 ch/16 bits/48 khz) MPEG HD video: MPEG2 1280 x 720 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 35 Mbps (VBR), audio: Linear PCM (2 ch/16 bits/48 khz) 1440 x 1080 50i/59.94i 25 Mbps (CBR), audio Linear PCM (stereo/16 bits/48 khz) 720 x 480/576 59.94i/50i 25 Mbps (CBR) PAL, audio: Linear PCM (stereo/16 bits/48 khz) *1: Based on calculation of 200 hours for 8 x 400 GB disks, this means approximately 30,000 x 15 second clips. *2: Whichever is greater (GOP = Group of Pictures). 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permissions is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and measurements are approximate. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Sony, the Sony make.believe, Media Backbone, HDXchange, HDV, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, DVCAM, NXCAM, PetaSite, PetaServe, Professional Disc, Vegas, i.link and SxS are trademarks of Sony. Windows and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Firefox is a trademark of Mozilla. Final Cut Pro and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Corporation. Edius is a trademark of Grass Valley. Premiere PRO is a trademark of Adobe Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 sony.com/hdxchange The Media Backbone HDXchange is produced at Sony UK Technology Centre, which has received ISO14001 the Environmental Management System certification. V-2514 (MK10591V3) Printed in USA (9/11)