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V__pro8

The complete 8-channel video processing toolkit

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CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN VIDEO AND AUDIO

 

Conceptually, the V__pro8 resembles a bridge builder. It is a compact, fully digital, 8-channel video processor comprising all of the glue features usually needed in the broadcast production workflow.

Combining video and audio management in a single device guarantees maximum efficiency and greatest operating safety, with significantly reduced space, wiring and cost.

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The V__pro8 (a member of Lawo’s V__line series) is a true Swiss Army knife for the broadcast world.

OVERVIEW

Frame sync for each of the 8 channels

Frame Phaser and Line Phaser modes

Variable audio and video delays for each channel

Embedding and de-embedding incl. SRC for each channel

RGB Color correction & Proc Amp for each channel*

Up/Down/Cross format & AR conversion for two channels*

Two Surround-to-stereo downmixers per embedder*

Internal 8×8 video and 384×384 audio routing matrix

* are optional items

Perfect Synchronization: Integrating different Signal Worlds

 

The V__pro8 is the perfect tool for working with different video formats and for connecting audio with video. High-quality format conversion, color correction as well as audio embedding and de-embedding make the V__pro8 a compact and powerful video processor that builds bridges between different worlds and formats.

Two high-density MADI audio ports provide efficient video-to-audio bridging within the studio infrastructure. The V__pro 8 works as a flexible matrix system: using its 8 x 8 video matrix and 384 x 384 audio matrix, it is possible to switch any signal to any other.

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A modern GUI based on HTML5 provides an ideal interface for easy handling of day-to-day work. Here’s how it works: eight high-quality 3G SDI de-embedders and a corresponding number of embedders are looped into the eight video signals according to your preferences.

This enables any number of audio signals to be used from the video material, and new audio signals to be embedded into the video signal — a simple, reliable and efficient solution.

High Usability, Intuitive Controls:

Web-GUI

The V__pro8 can be configured via an easy-to-understand HTML 5-based touch screen interface that runs directly within the web browser. No software installation is needed. As a result, you benefit not only from state-of-the-art user-guidance, but also from elegant animations and many, practical features such as the video channel preview on your GUI.

In addition, the web-based approach enables the user to access all V__line devices from anywhere within the network — a feature especially useful in bigger set-ups or in outside broadcast productions with long-distance links.

Ember+ Control

The V__pro8 fully supports the Ember+ protocol, enabling the device to be controlled by external master control systems like BFE’s KSC, Cerebrum or Lawo’s Virtual Studio Manager (VSM).

This allows operators to easily access multiple device parameters along with other routing parameters of the broadcast installation via a single, integrated interface. In addition, they get access to the V__pro8’s thumbnails and peak meters within the VSM desktop environment.

Powerful Tools for Video Processing

 

  • Frame Synchronizer for syncing incoming independent free running signals to the same reference (Blackburst or TriLevel).
  • Variable video & audio delays for compensating latencies and lip-sync matching between incoming or outgoing audio (up to 320 ms delay) and video (up to 8 frames delay) signals.
  • Audio-Follows-Video delay mode for automatic compensation of internal video latency.
  • (De-) Embedding with SRC to embed, de-embed and shuffle any of the 16 audio channels within the 8 SDI input/output streams simultaneously.
  • Audio interfacing to mixing consoles or external audio routers via MADI.
  • Dolby E® auto Aligner* to automatically adjust the timing of Dolby® streams.
  • Timecode insertion provides selectable ATC LTC/VITC1/VITC2 insertion from an input signal or free run mode or from internal timecode generator.
  • Test Pattern and Video ID Generator provide video ID insertions (text, source, date, timecode, time of day) and colorbar test pattern as well as a selection of audio test tones and AV Sync test pattern.
  • Thumbnail Previewing with motion previews of video signals. The thumbnails are available via IP and can be displayed on the V__pro8 GUI, external master control systems or PCs.

SPECIFICATIONS

Video Interfaces
  • VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT: 8x 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs via BNC connector, 8x 3G/HD/SD-SDI outputs via BNC connector, 1x 3G/1080i MV/QS output via BNC,
    Display Port for local MV/ QS monitoring
  • VIDEO REFERENCE SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT: BB/Tri-Level, Loop thru, BB/Tri-Level output via BNC connector
  • VIDEO STANDARDS:
    2.97Gbps Video Standards (1080p):
    1080p 60Hz SMPTE-424M, 425M Level A & Level B
    1080p 59.94Hz SMPTE-424M, 425M Level A & Level B
    1080p 50Hz SMPTE-424M, 425M Level A & Level B
    1.485Gbps Video Standards (HD):
    1080i 60Hz SMPTE-274M(4),-292M(D)
    1080i 59.94Hz SMPTE-274M(5),-292M(E)
    1080i 50Hz SMPTE-274M(6),-292M(F)
    1080p 30/29.97/25/24/23.976sf
    1080p 30Hz SMPTE-274M(7)-292M(G)
    1080p 29.97Hz SMPTE-274M(8)-292M(H)
    1080p 25Hz SMPTE-274M(9)-292M(I)
    1080p 24Hz SMPTE-274M(10)-292M(J)
    1080p 23.976Hz SMPTE-274M(11)-292M(K)
    720p 60Hz SMPTE-296M(1),-292M(L)
    720p 59.94Hz SMPTE-296M(2),-292M(M) 720p 50Hz SMPTE-296M(2),-292M(M)
    270Mbps Video Standards (SD):
    576i 16:9 and 4:3 SMPTE-259M(C)
    480i 16:9 and 4:3 SMPTE-259M(C)
  • VIDEO REFERENCE: Analog Genlock High-definition tri-level sync
    SMPTE-274M/296M or SD 1V BB SMPTE-170M/318M or SDI
  • RETURN LOSS: SD: > 15dB; HD: >15dB;
    3G-HD: >15dB 5MHz-1.485GHz, >10dB 1.485GHz-2.97GHz
  • CABLE LENGTH: SD: >350m (using Belden1694A),
    HD: >180m (using Belden 1694A),
    3G-HD: >120m (using Belden1694A)
  • VIDEO RESOLUTION: 10 bit 4:2.2
Audio Interfaces
  • Audio Signal Input/Output: 2x MADI/AES10 optical in/out via LC connector front (redundant mode selectable); SDI embedded Audio via BNC connector, Ethernet
  • Audio Reference Signal Input/Output: BB/Tri-Level, WordCLK input via BNC connectors (for audio phase alignment only), WordCLK output via BNC connectors
  • Audio Standards: SMPTE 299/48, MADI/AES10
  • Audio Resolution: 24 bit
Metadata

ATC (LTC. VITC1, VITC2) SMPTE12M-2, Binary group data
SMPTE 309, AFD SMPTE2016, Closed-Caption SMPTE334
VBI data services /DTV descr. SMPTE334, Source-ID OBS-special
Dolby E® Meta data SMPTE2020, ANSI/SCTE 104
SMPTE2010, DVB/SCTE VBI SMPTE2031, Teletext OP-47
User App ID DID C1&C4 (Y-HANC) (more on request)

IP Interfaces
  • Gigabit Ethernet: 2x RJ45 100/1000Base-T
Processing
  • Thumbnailing & PPM: input/output JPEG thumbnails and PPM data
  • AV Sync (Audio/Video): synchronous operation < 2 msec
  • Video/Audio output synchronization: Genlocked to external clock reference or SDI input
  • Latency: video processing latency: max. 100 pixels; format conversion: 1 frame; QuadSplit monitoring: 1 frame; audio latency (SRC disabled, synchr. operation): < 2 ms
  • Optional DOLBY E® Encoding / Decoding: 16 bit/20bit incl. metadata generation according to Dolby® specifications. Flexible license management with up to four licenses per unit (each license can operate either as Encoder or Decoder)
Management and Monitoring
  • Protocols: HTTP, SNMPv1, Ember+, NMOS IS-04/05*, Syslog
  • User Interfaces: Embedded HTML5 user interface
  • GPI: Physical and virtual GPIs (via Ember+)
Power
  • 2x Auto sensing 100~240V VAC power supply 50/60Hz nominal on IEC connector < 80W
Environmental
  • Storage temperature: –20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
  • Relative humidity: <90% non-condensing
  • Electromagnetic environment: E2 (EN55103-1, -2)
Frame Mechanics
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 44mm (1RU) x 481 mm (19”) x 458 mm (18”)
  • Weight: 4.6kg (10.2lb)