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NEXUS-gbe

NEXUS-gbe is a broadcast server with integrated audio, video and graphics capabilities for complete (D)TV channel playout and channel branding solutions. An MPEG or H264 encoder is integrated to support direct multicast DVB compliant transport streams on the gigabit Ethernet outputs, eliminating the need for external encoders.

[To download the Nexus-gbe leaflet, please click  here. ]

 

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NEXUS-gbe implements an integrated high-end playout solution which can be used in conjunction with PubliTronic Cobalt automation, stand-alone operation, or under control by 3rd parties.
Cost efficiency and modularity is offered to every customer by utilizing a unique “pay for what you use” model. From simple channel and bug playout, to high-end and feature rich graphics branded playout channels, NEXUS-gbe offers a fitting solution for a wide range of branding and playout applications.
The integration of the audio/video encoder and multicast output is a further enhancement on the successful NEXUS product range, increasing cost efficiency, manageability and easy deployment.

Key features
  • Integrated MPEG2/MPEG4/H264 encoder
  • Outputs fully configurable SPTS multicast streams
  • SD and HD compatible
  • Integrated clips, text, animations, audio, tickers, crawls, logo’s, 2D
    and 3D effects, DVE’s, WSS, teletext, closed caption subtitles    and DVB subtitles
     
  • Multi-channel audio support
  • Free form channel design
  • 4x 1GBit/sec ethernet ports for IGMP multicast output supporting redundant connectivity
  • 21x 1GBit/sec ethernet content port
  • 1x 100MBit/sec Ethernet management port
  • 24/7 playout
  • Redundant HDD and PSU
  • Stand-alone, networked or distributed (remote) operation

 

  Typical Applications
  • (D)TV channels
  • Thematic channels
  • Barker and multi-picture channels
  • Distributed and remote playout
  • Deployment close to distribution infrastructure
  • Single and multi-channel playout
  • “Channel-in-a-box” solution
  • Function rich playout (EPG, SMS, MMS, voting and interactive channels)
  • Tapeless playout

Integrated Playout
The integration of server, graphics branding and encoding functionality allows the NEXUS-gbe to be deployed closer to the distribution interface. Its integrated playout capabilities not only offer cost efficiency by lowering capital investment, the resulting simplification of broadcast workflow and decreased maintenance costs have an amazing effect in lowering the cost of ownership, without sacrificing any of the required functionality for function rich TV channels!

Audio, Video and Graphics server
NEXUS-gbe can playout a wide variety of videoclips in SD and HD format. Whether you play segments from larger video clips, a few frames or indefinite loops, multi-channel audio or with Dolby support; you will find the integrated video server functionality is amongst the most versatile servers in the market today. The integrated graphics functionality is capable of rendering and displaying a variety of objects simultaneously in real-time. 2D and 3D effects are now supported through OpenGL alongside high quality text redering, multiple tickers, animations, stills and bugs.

 

PubliTronic offers free form template design tools for direct control or control by automation suppliers.

Innovative System solution
"State of the Art" multi-core processor technology has enabled deterministic and high performance behaviour based on 12 years proven technology with the PubliTronic predecessors of the NEXUS server family. PubliTronic boosts the application of NEXUS-gbe for integrated playout as a solution for both high-level and low-level playout.

Redundancy
NEXUS-gbe is designed for broadcast; redundant dual lead AC power supply and harddisk drives in a RAID1 configuration, provide optimal resilience. NEXUS IP-manager, using a separate processor, manages the status and health of the NEXUS unit and provides remote management tools for unmanned and remote playout sites. 

[To download the Nexus-gbe leaflet, please click  here. ]

 
For more information on our products, please contact your local distributor or mail to sales@publitronic.com
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Technical Details
Clip Playback MPEG2 (PS, TS, long-GOP, I-frame only), D1030, D1050, IMX, DV, Quicktime, AVI, MXF, h263, h264, MPEG4, WMV, XDCAM
Disk capacity RAID1-2TB (optional 3TB)
Screen Formats PAL, NTSC, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Graphics OpenGL support
DVE 2D and 3D, multiple
Layers unlimited
Animations streaming, multiple
Text Rendering multiple, anti-aliased truetype TTF
Tickers, crawls Multiple
Signals
Streaming I/O 4x Gigabit Ethernet IGMP, SPTS, DVB TR 101 290 compliant stream
Encoding formats Video: MPEG2, MPEG4, H264. Audio: MPEG1L2, MPEG1L3, AAC
Audio channels 48 kHz - 16 channels (Dolby optional)
Subtitles optional, DVB subtitles, closed caption and in-vision
Teletext optional
System
Linux OS real-time 2.6 kernel
Ethernet 10/100/1G content, 10/100 for IP manager
PC i/f VGA, keyb, RS232
Size (WxHxD) 484 x 44 x 600 mm / 19” x 1,74” x 23,6”
Weight max. 15 kg / max. 33 lbs
PSU Redundant, dual AC, max. 500 VA
Operating environment 10˚C to 30˚C / 32˚F to 86˚F
Relative humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing

The basic NEXUS-avs 1U frame is available with a large variety of options to cost-efficiently fulfill a wide range of playout and branding applications.

  
        
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