EncodedTV Datasheet

Models Available

EncodedTV 1-Channel
EncodedTV 2-Channel
EncodedTV 4-Channel
EncodedTV 8-Channel

Overview

EncodedTV is remotely manageable video streaming software that runs on standard PC hardware, designed for unattended 24x7 uses such as broadcasting TV programs over IP networks. Efficient bandwidth use combined with multicast delivery makes this product ideally suited to LAN-based applications where high bandwidth MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 would be unsuitable.

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Key Features

Stream channels from a variety of sources such as satellite, terrestrial or Freeview across your LAN
Uses multicast and advanced codecs to deliver excellent picture quality with minimum impact on your network
Unicast also available for streaming to viewers across the internet
Remote control and monitoring via a web browser or configuration application
Runs on standard PC hardware
Compatible with standard Windows Media Player, with no propriety playback software required
Unlimited channels where stacked
Stream multiple simultaneous bitrates for different audiences
Extensive video pre-processing possible, including de-interlacing, watermarking, plus resolution and aspect resizing

Technical specification

Video Format
Codec	Windows Media 9. Backwards-compatible with Windows Media 6,7,8 also available
Resolution	Sub-SIF to full D1 NTSC/PAL resolutions (160x120 - 768x576)
Bandwidth	25Kbit/sec to 5Mbit/sec. Simultaneous multi-bitrate streaming is available
Network
Multicast	Unlimited connections, minimal bandwidth usage (Requires Windows 2003 Server Enterprise)
Unicast	10-200 connections, suitable for small number of users or public internet viewing
Video Sources
Capture cards	Compatible with a very wide range of capture cards with WfM or VfW drivers
	Also compatible with Firewire/USB camera equipment
Number of inputs	1-8 sources
Input Formats	SDI, Firewire, S-Video, Component & Composite video

System Requirements

4 channel server: Multicast over LAN
Processor	Intel Xeon 3040 or better
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 2003 Server (Enterprise for Multicast)
RAM	1024MB
HDD	100MB free space
Video Input	Compatible WDM video capture device

Example Configuration for up to 4 Channels

To operate a four-channel EncodedTV system you require a Windows PC and video capture device.

Corporate

Dell PowerEdge R200 [3]
Dual Core Intel Xeon 3065, 2.33 GHz, 4MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB
1GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz
160GB SATA (7,200rpm) 3.5inch Hard Drive
plus

SME

Dell Precision T3400 [4]
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 (2.20GHz, 800MHz)
1GB DDR2 667 ECC
256MB NVIDIA NVS 290
80GB (7,200 rpm) SATA
plus

Winnov Videum 4400 AV capture card [5]
for quad channel systems
Video Input: 4 x Composite (BNC)
Audio Input: 4 x Unbalanced Stereo (3.5mm jack via breakout cable)
System: 32-bit PCI (PCI-X compatible)
Windows Server 2003 32-bit, XP, 2000
or

ViewCast Osprey-440 capture card [6]
for quad channel systems
Video Input: 4 x Composite (BNC)
Audio Input: 4 x Unbalanced Stereo (phono/RCA via breakout cable)
System: 64-bit PCI-X Interface
Windows Server 2003 32-bit, XP, 2000

Winnov Videum 1000 AV Plus capture card [7]
for single or dual channel systems
Video Input: Composite (RCA), S-Video
Audio Input: Unbalanced Stereo (3.5mm jack)
Audio Output: Unbalanced Stereo (3.5mm jack)
System: 32-bit PCI
Windows Server 2003 32-bit, XP and 2000
or

ViewCast Osprey-210 capture card [8]
for single or dual channel systems
Video Input: Composite (BNC), S-Video
Audio Input: Unbalanced Stereo (2 x Phono/RCA)
Audio Output: Unbalanced Stereo Loopback (3.5mm jack)
System: 32-bit PCI
Windows Server 2003 32-bit, XP and 2000

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