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Video server for broadcast environments Record and play-out of MXF OP-Atom and OP-1a files Multi-channel and multi-format system Run-down lists and presets for smooth operation Real-time capture and play-out of DNxHD, XDCAM or DVCPRO material Support of Panasonic AVC-Intra 50/100 Intelligent data management Connect to DVS-SAN or other SANs via Fibre Channel Process SD and HD data in parallel Full architectural openness; can be embedded in any existing network Combine video and IT workflows in any broadcast environment Support of VDCP and SOAP-API for controlling via third-party applications Data interfaces for connecting P2 and XDCAM drives Provide editing systems with suitable file formats like Avid DNxHD or QuickTime Venice t h e m u lt i - c h a n n e l v i d e o s e rv e r DVS unveils VENICE, the perfect solution for your broadcast workflow. Are you in the process of leaving your tape-based environment behind? The multi-channel VENICE is an essential step into the tapeless world of broadcasting. With VENICE, DVS leverages its longstanding expertise in digital film processing to meet the workflow requirements of professional video and broadcast. Based on advanced DVS technology, VENICE 2 provides quick and convenient processing of various compressed and uncompressed formats. On top of being a solid server for content ingest and play-out, the DVS system also includes secure and quickly accessible RAID storage. Use VENICE to easily meet the advanced broadcasting requirements today and in the future. 3
Venice the multi- channel CO R E O F T H E D IS T R I B U T I O N E N V I RO N M E N T VENICE enables real-time capture and play-out of typical broadcast formats like Avid DNxHD, Panasonic DVCPRO and Sony XDCAM material. Equipped with a vast feature set, VENICE includes four independent channels, run-down-lists, intelligent global presets, and support of Panasonic s AVC-Intra. VENICE is positioned as the core of ACCE SS TO A N Y CO N T E N T a distribution environment, providing fast, consistent workflows with both compressed and uncompressed video formats. With VENICE, DVS will assist you in implementing a sophisticated workflow and support you in every possible way in the migration to a file-based broadcast environment. Do several different cameras, cards and discs require sorting in order to access your content? VENICE will help you accelerate these processes. With the DVS you can quickly capture live content directly from cameras or ingest material from tape recorders, P2 cards or professional disc players. VENICE supports both compressed and uncompressed formats typically used in broadcast workflows. Even more convenient: Your editing systems can directly access the film data for further processing. Content stored on VENICE can be played out via two or four independent pairs of video channels. File Transfer Capture or play out SD/HD P2 Card Reader HD VTR File Transfer Client VENICE Capture SD/HD File Transfer HD Camera VENICE's intuitive GUI 4 Professional DiscTM Reader E FFI CI E N T PROJ E C T S Fi le - based wor k flow Save more valuable time for your creativity and leave behind tedious tasks like format conversion. VENICE captures content in your desired format directly. Since the DVS supports common broadcast formats such as Avid DNxHD, Panasonic DVCPRO and AVCIntra or Sony XDCAM, the different data formats can be converted and distributed in production environments on-the-fly. VENICE provides perfect images right away your projects are processed with maximum efficiency. For a modern file-based workflow VENICE acts as the hub between the signal and the files world. Content coming from Panasonic s P2 Cards or Sony s Professional DiscTM can be easily copied over the network to VENICE s local storage. Additional storage solutions like the DVS SpycerBox or DVS-SAN can be connected via Fibre Channel. Content from P2 cards or professional discs can be played out directly via SDI or DVI to other video devices. 5
Free your non - linear editing systems (N LE ) U ncompressed co ll aboration with graphic wor k stations With VENICE you can directly capture SD/HD-SDI signals into specific codecs typically used by editing systems. Just use content from a VTR, encode it directly as Avid DNxHD MXF files and drag and drop them into the Media Tool. Tiresome importing processes are history. Free your NLE systems from capturing jobs, since they can run on VENICE in parallel with your editing work. Graphic designers and compositing artists require the best video quality for their creative work. Meet their demands flawlessly with uncompressed graphic file sequences of each clip for brilliant keys and color corrections. VENICE is able to record SD, HD and even 2K signals directly into uncompressed file sequences like DPX, BMP or TIFF. Once captured, they can immediately be played out again over SD/HD-SDI or DVI to other video devices, such as a video mixer or a VTR. MULTI - F ORMAT F OR EA S Y PLAY- OUT TA S K S In the daily broadcast environment, handling many different video and file formats is a constant. Support of SD or HD (720p, 1080i/p) and the processing of different file types like MXF OP-Atom and MXF OP-1a are the core demands of modern broadcast workflows. VENICE can efficiently play out different compressed and uncompressed formats and several video formats from one playlist without extensive preconversion. The can be controlled from third-party applications via VDCP or the SOAP-API. 1x DVS SpycerBox SAN 14.4 TB Fibre Channel Switch 8 Gbit/s HD HD file (HD-)SDI incl. embedded audio, TC and RS-422 I/O (to inserter, routers, path panels) HD-VTR 8/10 bit Internal failover metadata servers, mirrored metadata RAID drives and complete media mirroring via Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Switch 8 Gbit/s 1 GBE Switch HD HD/Video Camera 8/10 bit VENICE SD file 1x DVS SpycerBox SAN 14.4 TB SDI SD VTR 8/10 bit 6 8x VENICE 4Ch Proxy file Connection of VENICE remote GUI PCs, MAM and CMS systems etc. Existing ethernet environment 7
V E N I CE R E MOT E US E R I N T E R FACE O P E N PH I LO S O P H Y A N D E X T E N DA B L E S TO R AG E DVS realizes you are faced with the unique demand for both time-sensitive and high quality content delivery and shares its philosophy of openness. VENICE offers an open file system structure supporting all SAN interfaces. Moreover, the fully open storage architecture allows for an individual workflow design including editing clients, e.g. Media Composer and Final Cut Pro systems. Integrate VENICE freely into any existing network structure and expand your storage via common interfaces like Fibre Channel when necessary. VENICE provides a comprehensive software package and runs on a Linux platform. The full Spycer data management software is pre-installed on the system to provide all content information for the remote user interfaces. The remote GUI is an efficient and effective tool, tailored to your needs: control the from your own desk, arranging and coordinating the server jobs. The remote user interface is available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. A/V Ingest File support for NLE systems Film Camera Remote control over RS-422, VDCP or SOAP HD-SDI Remote User Interface VTR SDI Source HD-SDI File Transfer Data Ingest P2 Card Reader Audio/Video play-out Data Distribution over Network VENICE multi-channel File Transfer Professional DiscTM Reader Network Audio/Video and data ingest Proxy creation Metadata handling Transcoding and distribution Local storage and NAS/SAN connection I N T E LLI G E N T DATA M A N AG E M E N T DVS-SAN / SpycerBox Storage 8 Spycer File Data Manager Are you lost in vast amounts of data and desperately need to locate a particular image sequence? With Spycer, data management and optimization become a breeze. Fully integrated into VENICE, Spycer s extensive range of media management features will grant order onto any data chaos. Search and process your images and image sequences effortlessly with the intelligent DVS software. 9
V E N I CE hardware VENICE is a which can be controlled over a network by its easy-to-use remote user interfaces. The system offers local RAID-6 protected storage, redundant system drives and power supplies, as well as all the commom video, audio, timecode, and remote P2 Card Reader USB Professional DiscTM Reader USB control interfaces. VENICE s server software directly communicates with the remote user interfaces and provides all necessary information about the different image, timecode, path, or codec settings via the network. VTR KE Y FE ATURES Record and play-out over SDI/HD-SDI controlled by RS-422 Client Remote User Interface Client Remote User Interface Client Remote User Interfaces are connected over the network (Ethernet) V E N I CE Modu le combined with S pycer B ox VENICE s core is also available as a separate module which can be connected directly to the SpycerBox. This combination provides 48 TB SATA storage with 2 channels I/O using only 7U rackspace. 10 Video server for broadcast environments Multi-channel system (2 or 4 channels per unit) Easy-to-use remote user interface for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux Run-down lists and intelligent presets for smooth operation Remote control via RS-422 Process SD and HD data in parallel Support of VDCP protocol Real-time capture and play-out of Avid DNxHD, Panasonic DVCPRO or Sony XDCAM material Support of Panasonic AVC-Intra 100/50 MXF OP-Atom and OP-1a files Support of uncompressed file sequences like DPX, BMP etc. Combine video and IT workflows in a broadcast environment Full Spycer license Avid project sharing via Ethernet Connect to DVS-SAN via Fibre Channel Interfaces: 1 or 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel R emote U ser I nterface Fast video channel selection Preview timecode directly Direct play-out of compressed formats originating from Sony or Panasonic cameras Loop play for VENICE as a player Transport functions and scrub bar for VENICE as a player GOTO function for VENICE and the RS-422 device as a recorder In- and outpoints for clips Direct capturing into compressed formats over SDI/HD-SDI Controllable via RS-422 in server and client mode VTR control over network using VENICE s remote interface VIDEO FOR M ATS Creation of playlists for automated playback Global presets for defining settings used on a daily basis Sophisticated browsing of all network clients Audio peakmeter for 16 audio channels Codecs Avid DNxHD 36-220 Mbps Panasonic DVCPRO 25/50 Mbps (P2 and DV-DIF) Panasonic DVCPRO HD 100 Mbps (P2 and DV-DIF) Panasonic AVC-Intra 50/100 Mbps (P2) Sony XDCAM DV 25 Mbps Sony XDCAM IMX 30/40/50 Mbps Sony XDCAM HD 422 50 Mbps Sony XDCAM HD 18/25/35 Mbps Fi le formats (depending on the codec ) Compressed formats MXF OP-1a DV-DIF MXF OP-Atom QuickTime U ncompressed formats DPX 8/10 bit RGB 4:4:4 DPX 8/10 bit YUV 4:2:2 or RGBA 4:4:4:4 WAV, AIFF RF64: Extensible wave format with BWF extension (>4 GB) S DT V S D I 525i /29.97 (NTSC) 625i /25 (PAL) H DT V S D I 1280 x 720p /23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.95, 60 1920 x 1080i /23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.95, 60 1920 x 1080p /23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.95, 60 2K S D I (one channe l on ly ) 2048 x 1080p /23.98, 24, 25 2K HSDL (one channel only) 2048 x 1556psF /14.99, 15, 19.98, 20 V ideo I/O Single-link SD-/HD-SDI input and output Dual-link SD-/HD-SDI input and output (one channel; for keying or 4:4:4 operations) HD/SD genlock input, 1 BNC Dual-link DVI output Analog RGB/YUV output (on DVI connector) H- and V-sync output on DVI connector Audio interfaces per video channe l 8 channels digital audio AES/EBU 16 channels embedded audio at SDI connector Contro l interfaces per video channe l RS-422 remote, 1 DSub 9 pin LTC input and output, 1 XLRf and 1 XLRm via breakout cable VDCP protocol support SOAP-API (Simple Object Access Protocol) for third-party application Playlist handling via MOS protocol S ystem 2 x Intel CPUs 12 GB RAM Graphics adapter with DVI DVD reader/writer USB 2.0 Redundant power supply (1000 W + 500 W ) Power Supply A-C 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 4U 19 rack mount with rack mount rails Dimensions: 480mm (W) x 176mm (H) x 655mm (D) S torage SAS drives (RAID-1) for operating system and metadata Up to 8.4 TB SAS drives (RAID-6) for content Interfaces 2 x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet 10 Gb Ethernet 8 Gb Fibre Channel S oftware Linux (64 bit) operating system VENICE remote software for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux Spycer the complete content control for VENICE 12
SERVICE TRAINING Offering superior service for our entire product portfolio is integral to the DVS philosophy. The DVS support and service team is comprised of engineers who consider firstclass, professional customer service their first priority. DVS offers optimum support and service, with service packages tailored to clients specific needs. Our service team can assist onsite or perform services quickly and reliably via remote control. DVS also has a service website, complete with detailed technical documentation to provide current updates, upgrades, and relevant information. Our services reflect the quality of our products: Our clients benefit from individualized support and reliable service. Our ser vice team is available to you at service@dvs.de Learn in-depth about your new DVS product! With our comprehensive training program, we offer the opportunity to become completely at home with your DVS equipment. We re also happy to support you with the implementation and setup of your system. The authorized DVS Education Center offers individual training programs on-site and is ready to assist you with relevant information on each workflow. We d also be happy to welcome you at the DVS headquarters for a hands-on training session with your new equipment. You will receive concise training courses for various product updates, allowing you to immediately familiarize yourself with new developments. Our friendly and professional training courses provide you with the detailed knowledge to make the most of your equipment. Ask about our training packages at training@dvs.de
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