Multistandard TV Data Encoder Platform
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TES3 Multistandard TV Data Encoder Platform Overview Key Features The TES3 Multistandard TV Data Encoder / Inserter is a highly flexible platform The TES3 combines the four for encoding, inserting, receiving, bridging and multiplexing digital data in the components necessary for TV data vertical blanking interval (VBI) of any television signal. The TES3 has 4 input data transmission into one unit: ports that are enabled by software modules to accept RS232 data; 3 ports are direct and one is via an internal 33.6Kbps modem or 10Base-T LAN adaptor. • Communications: Multiple data The TES3 can house up to four software modules for encoding and inserting up to ports and internal TV data 4 input data streams into a single VBI. The TES3 is the first world-capable TV Data decoders for data input and Encoder platform that can operate in any television and AC power standard, and output. can encode and insert data in any TV data format. • Processing: The heart of the The TES3 can be used as an encoder / inserter for encoding and inserting TES3 is an Intel processor with asynchronous serial RS232 or LAN data streams into the VBI, or as a data bridge FLASH disk. The various modes for extracting the data from the VBI of one video source and inserting it into the and features of the TES3 VBI of another. Standard encoder software modules are available for broadcasting platform are enabled by loading or bridging data meeting North American (NABTS), European (WST) or Japanese Ross Video software modules (JTES) standards for teletext data transmission. Standard encoder modules are into the TES3. also available for EIA608 Closed Captioning and for configuring the TES3 as a Test Encoder. See the appropriate module data sheet for details on any specific • Encoding: Any TV data format module. Ross Video can also supply non-standard encoder software modules (NABTS, WST, AMOL, Line 21 under special order. Captioning, proprietary) can be encoded by the TES3, with up to eight done simultaneously. All data formatting is done by the unit. • Insertion: The TES3 will insert the encoded data formats on any combination of lines 10-25 (7-22 in 625 line systems) in any video format (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 525 & 625 Line). Proven TV Data Broadcast Encoder Technology System Component Software Modules Ross Video is the world’s leading supplier The TES3 is primarily used as the key • High Speed Data Broadcast: The of TV data broadcast products, systems headend component of a TV data TES3 highspeed data broadcast and software for transmitting data over broadcast system. Typical TV data software modules are fully compliant any standard TV signal. Ross Video’s broadcast system applications include with the established standards for TV products and technology have been high-speed data transmission, file transfer, data transmission. Standard modules adopted worldwide for use by major TV Internet content distribution, news and include NABTS, WST, and Japanese broadcasters, cable TV system operators, stock quote delivery, electronic Teletext. Features include data rates up news agencies, systems integrators, value publishing and weather radar or photo to 115,200 bps per serial port (higher added service providers and OEM image transmission. rates with the LAN interface), flexible equipment suppliers. Ross Video supplies data formats, broad addressing a complete line of TV data encoders, To construct a TV data broadcast system, capability, and advanced built-in data bridges, receivers and system level you will need a TES3 TV Data Encoder forward error correction (FEC) applications software packages to meet platform equipped with one to four techniques developed specifically for specific user requirements. For current encoder software modules per TES3 TV data broadcasting applications. information on Ross Video’s technology (one for each input data stream) plus an or products visit our website at appropriate number of TV Data Receivers • Closed Captioning: The TES3 www.rossvideo.com. (one per end-user receive site). This is Captioning Module performs standard all that is needed for simple data EIA608 Line 21 Closed Captioning in transmission. The headend TES3 and any video format, including text remote TV Data Receivers effectively act services. The Captioning Module can as a simple point-to-multipoint modem be combined with high-speed data link; what goes in the encoder at the broadcast software modules to enable headend comes out of the receivers at simultaneous captioning plus the receive end. high-speed data broadcast via a single TES3 encoder. For TV data reception, Ross Video supplies both internal PC-card and • Standards Conversion: When external PC-peripheral TV data receivers. equipped with a Standards Conversion Module, the TES3 will take For end-to-end system solutions other TV data from the VBI of one video than simple data transfer, you will also standard and re-insert in the VBI of a need the appropriate system-level different video standard. application software (either Ross Video’s or your own). Ross Video offers several • Data Bridge: The Data Bridge Module system level applications software enables the TES3 to selected TV data packages for use with its TV data from the VBI of one video channel and broadcast equipment. insert it in selected VBI lines of another video channel. • Test Encoder: The Test Encoder Module allows the TES3 to be used as a reference encoder / inserter in an assembly-line, test-facility and/or development application. A single TES3 Test Encoder can simultaneously source TV Data Broadcast System several different signal formats in any video format. TES3 Encoder Architecture TES3 Encoder Operation Communications Insertion Encoding • Data Ports: The TES3 has 4 input • World-standard: The TES3 is fully • Multi-rate Data Encoding: Up to 8 data ports; 3 direct RS232 serial ports compatible with all television TV data formats can be encoded and and either a 33,600bps data modem or transmission standards (NTSC, PAL, inserted simultaneously by a single a LAN adaptor to allow data to be SECAM, 525 line, 625 line) and AC TES3 unit. Encoding formats are all accepted from several sources for power standards software controlled and are enabled encoding. Alternatively, they can serve with Ross Video software modules. as outputs for data received through • Individually Selectable VBI Lines: Standard formats supported include Any block of sixteen lines anywhere in NABTS (EIA516), WST, Closed the TES3 internal VBI decoders. the video (eg. lines 10-25 for the VBI) Captioning (EIA608), Japanese Teletext A general purpose bi-directional 8-bit can be individually (de)selected for (JSET) and AMOL. Software modules parallel port can be used with insertion in any combination. for non-standard/proprietary formats special software for controlling external are available. Data is received either equipment or sensing external signals. • “Broadcast quality” Video Interface: through one of three direct RS232 serial The TES3 is designed as a very “clean” ports, the modem port or via the • EIA608/EIA516 Data Reception: Two video inserter for use in any network / video input. The encoder is compatible EIA608 (Closed Captioning) data local environment and offers virtually with existing NABTS and Captioning decoders, connected to the Program transparent insertion performance. software packages on the market. and Auxiliary video inputs, and an EIA516 (NABTS) data decoder, • Master Inserter: Selected VBI lines of connected to the auxiliary video input, a synchronous video signal connected Processing allow reception of Captioning and high to the auxiliary input can be keyed into speed NABTS data. This data can be the program video output, allowing • CPU Processor: An Intel processor bridged to another video output, signals such as VITS or GCR produced provides the TES3 processing power. by other generators to be inserted by The ISA bus is available internally on a re-directed to a data port or re-inserted the TES3. standard PC-type edge connector in another data format. as well as on a PC104 header, allowing • Video Bypass: Automatic video bypass for future addition of other interfaces. • Dynamic Configuration: The TES3 is goes into effect on power failure or on set up locally using a PC connected detection of certain faults. Manual • RAM & FLASH Memory: Standard directly to a data port or remotely via control is also possible using the front RAM is 4Mb upgradeable to 16Mb the internal modem. Parameters are panel switch. The remote control and the FLASH acts as a disk. The stored in non-volatile memory of the connector can also be used to switch TES3 software can be changed or unit. the unit into bypass. upgraded by downloading software through one of the data ports or • Remote Operation: Once the TES3 is remotely via the modem port. The installed, data transmission and system TES3 can be dynamically reconfigured control can be located and operated in the field by Ross Video. remotely; broadcasters who act as VBI carriers do not need to run the system for their customers. TES3 Front and Rear Panels Specifications.