MXF Clip Server / Baseband Converter
MBP-100SX / 110SXA / 100PD

The Perfect Unit for File-Based Production

These three models (MBP-100SX/110SXA/100PD) are compact (1 RU) video clip servers equipped with HD/SD-SDI inputs and outputs and a solid-state drive (SSD) for recording. Record and play MXF files compatible with Sony XDCAM/XDCAM HD/XDCAM HD422 or Panasonic P2/P2 HD equipment. Clips can be transferred or saved over Gigabit Ethernet. Highly versatile and reliable, the servers can be used in a variety of applications including ingest, playback, and even program playout using a playout system.

Three Models Available

Features

• Conversion of Video Signals and MXF Files
• Convenient Control Software
• Hardware Engineered to Leverage Advanced Technologies
• Full Range of Interfaces

Sample Applications

• Playback Application - MBP Standalone
• Playback Application - Playout of Shared Material on Multiple MBP Units
• Playout Application - Using MBP as a Video Server

Conversion of Video Signals and MXF Files

• Equipped with HD/SD-SDI input and output, and supports conversion between baseband signals and MXF files (ingest applications)
• Even during video recording or playback, clips can be added over the network; no time lost for switching disks or media (seamless operation)
• Supports up to 8 channels of audio in embedded format

Convenient Control Software

• Can be used as a clip server providing database-driven management of video clips and playout programs, in conjunction with the MediaConcierge™ media management system
• Comes equipped with control software, for standalone operation when the unit is connected to a mouse and PC monitor or touch-panel interface
• Registered clips are instantly recognizable by thumbnail display in the control software
• Can be controlled remotely over a network by installing the software for remote operation on a PC, in addition to standalone operation (optional)
• Add-on software available; manage lists indicating the playout order, or manage playout involving multiple lists (optional)

Hardware Engineered to Leverage Advanced Technologies

• Compact 1RU vibration-resistant case, ideal for off-site and in-vehicle applications
• Dedicated hardware; unlike products based on computer platforms, the converter can be easily turned on and off with a single switch
• Real-time recording and stable playback of video on hardware developed by FOR-A
• Recording to SSD enables solid, vibration-resistant video performance

Full Range of Interfaces

• Ethernet: 100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet port for high-speed file transfer
• USB: 4 USB 2.0-compatible ports (2 each in front and back), enabling connection of external XDCAM or P2 drives or a keyboard and mouse
• RS-422: Serial port enabling control from an external controller using VTR emulation commands
• GPI: GPI port enabling remote control of playback (3 inputs, 3 outputs)
• VGA: Computer display port enables access to settings and use of control software

Playback Application - MBP Standalone

• Transfer MXF files (produced or edited in nonlinear systems) over the network to the MBP for conversion and output as HD/SD-SDI baseband signals
• Control the MBP using a touch-panel interface, mouse or keyboard
• GPI external triggers also supported
*Encoding and decoding cannot be performed at the same time.

Playback Application - Playout of Shared Material on Multiple MBP Units

• Store material produced or edited in nonlinear systems on a shared NAS unit
• Transfer MXF files on the NAS over the network to multiple MBPs
• Coordinated control of multiple MBPs using a touch-panel interface, mouse or keyboard from the computer where the remote control software is installed
• GPI external triggers also supported
*Encoding and decoding cannot be performed at the same time.

Playout Application - Using MBP as a Video Server

• Store material produced or edited in nonlinear systems on a shared NAS unit
• Transfer specified MXF files on the NAS over the network to multiple MBPs using the automatic program playout system
• Output from MBPs follows the automatic program playout system
• Enables a basic playout system to be built without installing a dedicated playout server by combining multiple MBPs
• A configuration of three MBP-110SXA units (128GB models) enables a midsize playout system (128GB MBP-110SXA units offer 8 hours of recording at 25Mbps)
*Encoding and decoding cannot be performed at the same time.

Specifications

Materials

• Datasheet[PDF:866.2KB]
• MBP-100SX Operation manual[PDF:1.2MB]
• MBP-110SXA Operation manual[PDF:1.2MB]
• MBP-100PD Operation manual[PDF:1MB]

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