Video Archive Server

RA-750DVD & RA-1450DVD 

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Asaca's RA-Series Video Archive is a whole new concept in MPEG video storage, providing unparalleled operation flexibility for broadcast applications, sports venues, jumbotron applications, amusement/theater, museum applications and shopping channels.

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Combining re-writeable DVD-RAM optical disc archival technology with Asaca's state-of-the art robotics and easy to use software, the RA-Series Video Archive provides the ultimate in flexible operation with an affordable, open-architecture which is an easily expanded solution for today's demanding digital video applications. As a departure from the traditional linear playlist approach, the video archive gives you numerous options that are ready to run at the touch of a key.

The RA-Series video archive features "confidence monitoring" : the ability to immediately monitor files while they are being recorded, and play back one to four streams simultaneously. Its embedded, centralized storage means you can play back clips on any channel immediately after recording with no transfer delays, caching or unnecessary file duplication.Manual or automatic online/near-line storage management reduces overall system management. The system provides the flexibility for easy-to-use multiple playlists based on last-minute changes in scheduling, programming or content flow.

The RA-Series video archive is a completely modular system. Starting with a single cabinet, systems can be expanded both in archival storage content, archival stream capacity as well as number of playback channels, dozens of encode/playback workstations and thousands of hours of video storage.

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Key Features:

• MPEG-2/MPEG-1 DVB Compatible Video Server
• Integrated Encoding/Monitoring/Decoding/Storage Management
• Centralized Storage with Online/Near-Line/Offline Management
• Allows distributed scalable Playback and/or Recording
  
  • Up to 4 channels of independent playback per station
  • One record/encode channel per station
  • Additional Playback and/or Recording stations can be added
• Broadcast Quality
  • 4:2:0 Main Profile at main Level (MP@ML)
    • 1.5 Mbps to 15 Mbps encoding
  • 4:2:2 Main Profile at Professional Level (MP@PL)
    • 10 Mbps to 50 Mbps encoding
• Simultaneous MPEG-2 & MPEG-1 encoding (optional)
• Serial Digital and/or Analog I/O
• Online Video Storage
  • 72 GB or 144 GB ( ~20 or 40 hours video()
  • Manual and/or automated Online/Near-Line disc space management
• Near-Line Video Storage
  • 7 TB using 750 DVD-RAM discs (~ 1900 hours video*)
  • 13 TB using 1450 DVD-RAM discs (~3700 hours video*)
  • System is expandable to 109 TB (~30000 hours video*)
  • Multiple simultaneous clip archive/retrieval at 1.3/2.7 X real time*
  • Quick access of near-line media (~20 seconds typical)
  • Large single clip capacity ( ~1.3 hours per clip*)
  • High density storage ( 2 . 4 times that of BetacamSP)
  • Reliable Optical Technology
  • 3 to 12 drive streams
• Supports Offline Shelf Storage and Management
• Open Architecture
• Integrates with Vela Broadcast RapidAccess"! video server components
• Integrated SQL Database and Search Engine
• Adaptable Asset Management using 3rd party products
• On-screen VGA and full resolution (digital & analog) video/audio preview/browse
• Control playback from GUI, playback panels, clocks, and automation systems
• Control record/encode from GUI, clocks or record list with full deck control
• Optional Traffic & Billing interface
• Closed captioning enabled
• Network Attached
  • 10/100 Tx
  • Fibre Channel (optional)
• Small floor space requirement (less than 4 square feet)
• Standard office environment

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