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V__remote4

All-in-one Solution for IP-based Remote Productions

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VIDEO DONE THE SMART WAY

 

Lawo’s V__remote 4 is a one-box-solution for all the requirements of video and audio signal transport and processing in WAN-based remote productions as well as in standard contribution applications.

It includes everything, from Video-over-IP coding to various monitoring and processing tools. All designed for one purpose: to provide a tool that increases the flexibility of any broadcast application, while saving valuable rack-space, set-up time and production costs.

With its virtual cabling capability, the V__remote 4 immediately brings IP infrastructure advantages and cost savings, providing an unparalleled degree of flexibility and scalability.

Remote Setup

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The V__remote4 (a member of Lawo’s V__line series) represents significant savings in both CAPEX and OPEX. Designed and engineered by video experts, it provides excellent production quality in a smart package.

Flexible Remote Production (REMI)

In live remote production, which is increasingly considered state-of-the-art in the broadcast world, IP is a fundamental requirement. Getting reliable, low-latency and high-quality video from venues back to studios at reasonable cost is paramount.

The Lawo V__remote4 combines a bi-directional, four-channel Video-over-IP interface, four local SDI inputs and outputs, along with all the processing tools usually needed when contributing video and audio via WAN or LAN to a broadcast production.

Four 3G/HD/SD SDI inputs and four 3G/HD/SD SDI outputs allow operators to interface with external video equipment. Video signals are converted to IP streams, and vice versa. Streams are transported via standard Layer-3 IP LAN or WAN.

The V__remote4 provides parallel encoding in multiple streaming formats, making the same signal available for different applications: RAW for local production, JPEG2000 for remote sites and H.264 for monitoring applications. Since the V__remote4 uses genuine network technology with multi-cast capability, it allows for easy transmission of signals to multiple outputs on the network.

RAW mode for transparent uncompressed video

Ultra-low latency VC-2 (DiracPro) codec, end/end delay < 32 lines*

JPEG2000 codec,
bit rates: 30~250Mbps*

H.264 encoder, full code stream (8Mbps), up to 10 subscribers*

Frame-accurate switching of SMPTE2022-6 video

Integrated switch fabric, switching capacity: 40Gbps

Frame synchronization for each channel

Variable audio and video delays for each channel

* are optional items

Powerful Tools for Video Contribution

 

  • Video/audio router with an internal 8 x 8 video routing matrix (4x SDI + 4x IP) and a 384 x 384 audio routing matrix.
  • IP streaming engine for video and audio signals with RAW format video encapsulation (ST2022-6).
  • CLEAN SWITCHING supports source-timed, frame-accurate switching of ST2022-6 video.
  • Sync generator for precise clocking of broadcast infrastructures.
  • VIRTUAL BLACKBURST for sync distribution via WAN/LAN.
  • 3G CONVERSION down-converts 3G to 1080i for 10GE streaming applications.
  • Frame synchronizer for syncing incoming independent, free-running signals to the same reference.
  • Variable Video & Audio Delays for compensating latencies and lip-sync matching between incoming or outgoing audio (up to 320ms delay) and video (up to 8 frames delay). In Delay Auto mode, the audio delay can be set to automatically follow the video delay.
  • (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 and AES67/RAVENNA.
  • Surround Downmix for two automated, Lawo-quality 5.1/7.1-to-stereo downmixes per embedder.
  • Timecode Insertion provides selectable ATC LTC/VITC1/VITC2 insertion from an input signal or free-run mode, or from the internal timecode generator.
  • Test Pattern and Video ID Generator provide video ID insertions (text, source, date, timecode, time of day) and color bar test pattern as well as a selection of audio test tones and AV Sync test pattern.
  • Thumbnail Previewing with motion previews of video signals. Thumbnails are available via IP and can be displayed on the V__remote4 GUI, external master control systems or PCs.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Video Interfaces
  • Video Signal Input/Output: 4x 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs via BNC connector, 4x 3G/HD/SD-SDI outputs via BNC connector, 1x 3G/1080i MV/QS output via BNC, DisplayPort for local MV/QS monitoring
  • Video Reference Signal Input/Output: BB/Tri-Level, Loop thru, BB/Tri-Level output via BNC connector, IP
  • 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 or IP-VideoStream, IEEE1588 PTPv2+RefMaster (SMPTE2059)
  • Return Loss: SD: >15dB; HD: > 15dB; 3G-HD: >15dB 5MHz-1.485GHz, >10dB 1.485GHz-2.97GH
  • 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, RAVENNA/AES67
  • 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: 4x RJ45 100/1000Base-T, 2+2 redundant operation selectable*
  • 10G Ethernet: 2x SFP+, redundant operation selectable
  • Protocols: IPv4/UDP/TCP/RTP/RTCP, ARP, RSTP, LLD P, IGMPv2, DiffservTOS, IEEE1588 PTPv2 (transparent clock)
  • VLAN: port-based VLAN1 & VLAN2; assignable management port
  • Switching Capacity: Max. 40Gbps, video & audio content streaming max. 10Gbps
Processing
  • Video Encapsulation (10 Bit 4:2:2): RAW (uncompressed) encoding and decoding (SMPTE2022-6 vs. RV) or VC-2 (DiracPro-LL) compressed encoding and decoding; JPEG2000 encoding and decoding (VSF-TR01* vs. RV)
  • Seamless Protection Switching (Hitless Merge, compliant with SMPTE2022-7)
  • RAW encoding & decoding: 4x video encoding bitrates 2.5Gbps, 1.25Gbps; latency < 1 line
  • JPEG2000 encoding & decoding: 4x encoding/4x decoding with HD/SD-SDI, 2x encoding/2x decoding with 3G-SDI; video only encoding bitrates up to 250Mbps; latency 1-2 frames at encoding, 0.5-1 frame at decoding
  • H264 encoding (8 bit 4:2:0): 1x video encoding with stereo audio; encoding bitrate fixed at 8Mbps
  • Thumbnailing & PPM: Input/output JPEG thumbnails and PPM data
  • Audio encapsulation: AES67 and RAVENNA audio streams (encoding AM824, decoding L16, L24, AM824); Encoding bitrates stream dependent; Latency synchronous operation <2msec
  • AV Sync (Audio/Video): Synchronous operation <2msec
  • Video/Audio output synchronization: Genlocked to external clock reference, genlocked to IP PTP master clock-based reference, genlocked to SDI or IP input
  • Latency: Video processing latency: max. 100 pixels; QuadSplit monitoring: 1 frame; audio latency (SRC disabled, synchr. operation): <2ms
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+)
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)
Power
  • 2x Auto sensing 100~240V VAC power supply 50/60Hz nominal on IEC connector < 130W
Frame Mechanics
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 44mm (1RU) x 481 mm (19”) x 458 mm (18”)
  • Weight: 5.1kg (11.2lb)

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