Nova 1416
Features: Nova 16 x 16 SDI, fixed I/O Chassis


The most important development of the Echolab Nova Series of SDI Video Production Switchers is that it is virtually a complete 'system on a chip' solution. The compact switcher's engine is a single Xilinx Virtex-II Pro chip which is feature-driven through Echolab proprietary firmware. It is perfect for small studios, ideal for OB Vans and highly portable for almost any type of production environment from control rooms to classrooms. Single chip architecture also means low power consumption, extremely quiet operation, far fewer points of failure due to the massive reduction in overall required parts, and no added thermal intrusion to your rack.


Inputs and Outputs
• 16 In / 16 Out SDI :
(* Echolab Conversion Available! See Echolab Interface Section)

All inputs must be genlocked to the same system timing as the switcher. Input timing has a +/- 18 microsecond timing window, so additional timing adjustments are not necessary.

All inputs may be mapped to any panel crosspoint using the configuration file. In addition to external inputs, Nova has two color matte generators, one frame buffer, and two alpha frame buffers (for organic wipes) that may be accessed by crosspoint.

Nova 1416 features Echolab’s identity4 Panel

Echolab’s identity 4 sleek panel fits in a standard rack, is perfect for all production environments and in particular space-limited operations including flight packs and OB vans.

1. Universal system control

The world's most powerful, user-friendly system menu to date. The USC offers quick accessible control of virtually every element of switcher operation from wipes to DVE's, Keys, Borders, Patterns. And also provides control of external devices such as VTR's, CG's and Clip-Stores. Twelve bit-mapped LCD buttons for context- sensitive menu-driven operation.

2. Frame Buffers (with alpha channel)
Integrated graphics store. Support for video capture from any source. Software utility for upload and download of images over industry standard networks. Native file support for Nova (.nov) provided via Photoshop plug-in.

3. Dual Power Supply
No downtime! The identity 4 Panel comes standard with dual auto switching power supplies. Indicators show status. Low power consumption (less than 25 watts).

4. Select Bus (with full display LED)
Select BUS allows for easy source assignment for ALL 6 Keyers (video and key), 12 AUX Busses, Effects Borders and multiple Frame Stores.

5. Source Names
All sources both internal and external can be named and mapped to any crosspoint.

6. Program Bus
10 direct cross points with shift allows for rapid access to all sources. LED buttons (Bi-color) show on-air status for confident live production.

7. Preview Bus
Dedicated background source selection for next transition. Flip-flops with “program “ at the end of a background transition.

8. Preview transition function
Dedicated PREVIEW TRANS button. When lit, effects transitions can be manually scrubbed and reviewed with the fader bar BEFORE going to air.


9. Transition control
Frame-accurate wipes and dissolves can be performed through the AUTO TRANSITION button or taken directly to-air via CUT. LED indicators for Auto transition rate and status.

10. Top display and control
Assignable multi-function soft keys and rotary encoders. Large status display for ease in live production.

11. Joystick control
Top quality Penny & Giles three axis joystick for versatile pattern and DVE control.

12. Next transition with “look ahead “ preview
Phenomenal video layering support. 1 background and 4 effects key layers upstream! Separate on air indicators linked to each effects keyer.
Each key layer has standard support for:
• Full linear luminance keys
• luminance chroma keys
• Full pattern generators in each keyer
(Key 3 & 4 also have integrated 2D DVE's
with z-axis rotation
• soft-edged color borders
• key-frame moves
• fly mode - flying video & key

13. Downstream keyers
TWO full function independent, Downstream Keyers. Excellent for simultaneous logo and graphics insertion. Each DSK has independent controls for CUT and AUTO transitions and separate DSK previews and FTB (Fade to Black).

3 Year Full Warranty

Plus lifetime guarantee of free upgrades to the core software

1. Tally
Thirty-two map able contact closure tallies in two banks of eight. The common on either bank can accept either ground or external voltage for flexibility of installation.

2. GPIO
Three general-purpose input and two general-purpose output triggers can be easily assigned for an array of switcher functions.

3. Memory card
Flash memory contains the user configuration file, storage for 100's of stills and organic wipes. Allows for graphic and macro storage.

4. Status
Status lights provide reliable monitoring of genlock, processor and disc activity.

5. Ethernet
10/100-Mb Ethernet ports, supporting simultaneous connections to the outside world through Web, TFTP & XML-RPC servers.

6. System technology
The revolutionary Echolab System on Chip design offers unprecedented value and performance with fewer points of failure and flexible upgrade path.

7. Genlock
Serial digital reference for system timing.

8. Edit / serial ports
The serial port supports EIA RS-232.
The edit port supports EIA RS-422
(SMPTE slave)

9. Panel connection

The panel is connected to the frame using standard coax BNC cables. The chassis can be up to 300 meters away.

System on Chip Technology

The most important development of Echolab Video Production Switchers is the remarkable System on Chip architecture. The engine for all new Echolab switchers is a single Xilinx Virtex-II Pro chip, which is feature-driven through Echolab proprietary firmware.

Video production switchers have historically been built with dedicated hardware to achieve a specific, fixed functionality. As switchers have evolved from devices built with discrete transistors to more modern devices with advanced large-scale integration (LSI) IC's, there has been a common limitation that these products have been built with fixed signal and data paths that pre-define the topology of the switcher.

Thus, most switchers are built specifically for set functionality, with limited or no future adaptability. Echolab seriously breaks with tradition in this regard, moving to a re- configurable platform based on single chip FPGA technology, creating an entirely re-programmable video switching system. Echolab's System on Chip architecture takes advantage of two 32-bit PowerPCs running at 270 MHz, embedded directly in the fabric of the Xilinx FPGA.

By absorbing all of the interconnects of the switcher into a single FPGA, all the limitations of a fixed signal path architecture have been removed, and the topology of the switcher can be re-defined over and over through the life of the product with substantial ability to grow as you do.

Hundreds of embedded high-speed multipliers within the FPGA fabric allow a variety of video effects such as wipes, mixes, DVE’s and keys to be performed effortlessly with very-high precision.

Echolab’s System on Chip means that future feature-sets and firmware updates will come as simple downloads from the Internet. That means no more expensive downtime when servicing or updating the switcher. We give you core system firmware updates for FREE for the lifetime of the switcher.

Echolab has chosen Micrium's uC/OS-II Real-Time Operating System for the Opera series. This OS is a priority based, pre-emptive multitasking kernel, which has been certified for use in safety critical applications in medical and high-level reliability aviation instruments. You won’t experience delays and freezes in the operating system that most windows based systems suffer from.

All the options you need for a complete compact studio.


Studio Ensemble
LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Studio Ensemble is a consortium of several manufacturers jointly bundling key components of a studio system. The consortium includes switchers and integration software from Echolab, media image servers from 360 Systems, character generators from Compix Media, and monitoring systems from Avitech.

For a short promotional period, Studio Ensemble comes with powerful FREE Integration Software valued at $10,000 that integrates all these components into an elegant, powerful and affordable, broadcast quality, turnkey studio solution.

What is the FREE Integration Software?

When you purchase the individual components as you need you will receive a FREE Integration Software Certificate that can be redeemed when you purchase the Echolab switcher. The FREE Integration Software resides on Echolab’s ‘System on Chip’ firmware at the heart of the video switcher. Echolab’s Integration Software is a powerful pre-engineered protocol bundle, which allows the switcher to control all the parts of Studio Ensemble. The special promotional offer period in which to receive the FREE Integration Software is open for a limited time only until December 31st 2006.

How can I buy Studio Ensemble?

Studio Ensemble is not a package deal.

Studio Ensemble’s true value is in the combination of professional products that are all ‘best of breed’ at an entry level price. You will order separate components directly from each manufacturer enabling you to receive the very best price as well as expert sales advice to tailor the product to meet your exact requirements.

The FREE Integration Software Certificate is permanently valid with purchase of any Studio Ensemble component before Dec. 31st 2006. Once the promotional period is over, the integration software will need to be purchased separately with each component.

You can order any component of Studio Ensemble by contacting us via the online contact form (Click here).

Who is Studio Ensemble intended for?

Studio Ensemble is designed for entry-level users as well as existing production facilities who are looking for a small to medium sized broadcast or live production studio system. The pre-integrated system is specifically tailored for the small market and independent broadcasters, pro AV users, house of worship users, and education markets. Studio Ensemble helps customers that are price-driven but want the features, functionality, and quality of an broadcast system that is seamless to set up and easy to use.

Take, for example, a house of worship. Sometimes, they don’t have the budget to purchase equipment of broadcast quality and fall into the trap of buying a low-grade switcher to start with, trying to balance between quality and budget constraints. Eventually, low-end equipment, like consumer PC's, become technologically obsolete very quickly as new generation professional quality technology comes along at a much lesser consumer oriented price.

With Studio Ensemble customers’ benefit from the FREE Integration Software as well as the time and cost savings associated with putting together such as system.

How can Studio Ensemble help integrate existing analog and digital gear?

All Studio Ensemble partner products including the 360 Image Server , Compix Media CG and Avitech Multi viewer are analog / digital compatible. The Echolab OPERA 3408 is a DUAL FORMAT Switcher that accepts Digital and Analog sources. All you need to do is plug in your gear and you are ready to roll.

Why not deal with just one large single-branded supplier?

The true benefit in the Studio Ensemble package is that you can get what we believe are “best-of-breed” products from top manufacturers, and not be tied down to just one company. You can even integrate products from suppliers outside the consortium, but of course their products would not be controllable to the same degree as they are not a part of the FREE Integrated Software package.

Ready to purchase? So if you are price-driven and budget conscious but want the features and functionality of a professional, integrated broadcast quality system that is simple to set up and easy to use - look no further.

Visit our studio ensemble section

详细参数
NOVA 1416


采用 10bit 4:2:2 的纯数字化视频处理技术，先进的梳状型滤波电路
标准526/60NTSC或625/50格式
外同步锁相数字格式输入
16路输入
输入方式为串行SDI视频信号格式

输出：

输出方式为串行SDI视频信号格式
输出信号电平为750-850 mV p-p
上升/下降时间为400 pS min / 800 pS max (20% - 80%)
过冲为8%（最大值）
附加抖动为25 pS p-p（典型值）
PGM节目输出为2路串行SDI视频信号格式
PVW节目输出为串行SDI视频信号格式
PGM Clean Feed信号输出为串行SDI视频信号格式
12路Aux输出选件为串行SDI视频信号格式
内置Aux输出选择矩阵，可以选择切换任意输入信号源、PGM信号、PVW信号及Clean feed
信号，作为Aux输出

电源：
标配单电源模块（支持热插拔）
可选配冗余热备电源模块（支持热插拔）

接口：
设置端口：支持（作为综合功能调整使用）
串口控制端口：支持（作为综合功能调整及诊断使用）
以太网控制端口： 支持（可通过以太网进行综合功能调整）
XML-RPC 服务器：支持（作为综合功能调整及诊断使用）
Tally接口： 32/8（4线）
GPIO接口：3入2出/用户自行设置
外置卡存贮器：CF卡
工作状态指示：LED
CF卡工作状态LED指示：支持
操作面板显示：支持4行字符液晶屏幕显示电源工作状态：冗余电源工作状态显示（操作面板上显示）

用户设置：
用户自设模式：8组
用户自设模式选择：支持
支持PC接口编辑用户自设参数
用户自定义信号源名称：支持
包括同步锁相信号在内的所有信号源交叉点选择
GPIO触发功能：用户自定义
按键指示灯颜色状态定义：用户自定义
NTSC / Pa格式：用户自定义
网络远程设置：用户自定义
冗余热备电源：支持（选件）


功能：

层编辑，特技效果预览（1 M/E）
预演监看：支持
特技播出效果：渐变边缘、切换可调整，或硬切换
切换方式：融合或推入、推出划像方式
切换速率：可调整
主测试图信号发生器：1个
基本划像方式：18种
预置划像方式：100种（通过选件支持500种以上）
特级效果调整，包括调整位置、对称关系等（基本划像方式）
特技效果开活动画面窗口：支持
活动画面窗口图像：任意输入信号源
活动画面窗口大小范围：任意调整
柔化效果：支持
全功能键：4路
键的类型：支持亮度键、线性键、色键
键图形发生器：1路（支持每1路键）
键遮挡方式：多种方式可选
键遮挡重置：支持
键效果记忆/调取：支持，与信号源同步锁相
下游键：2路
键切换方式：自动切换，或硬切换
键切换速率：可调整
键预监：支持
键方式：支持亮度键、线性键
键遮挡功能：支持
键遮挡重置：支持
键效果记忆/调取：支持，与信号源同步锁相
色键：4路
色调调整：支持
支持色度的精确及宽范围调整
亮度门限抑制功能：支持
色块可见调整功能：支持
键的溢出限制功能：支持
色键重置功能：支持
渐隐到黑场功能：支持
渐隐到黑场转换时间的调整: 支持
色彩信号发生器: 2路
1路帧存储器
输入模式：支持直通、静帧、截取、回调等
查看模式：支持1帧或1场
基于CF卡存贮的截取帧存贮器
Alpha通道：支持
基于XP电脑操作系统的可向帧存写入文件的软件选件：
支持写入文件的格式为：.tga & .jpg
DVE：2路（2D）
DVE重置：支持
DVE记忆/调取：支持
DVE关键帧调整：2路
动态DVE个参数：可调整
DVE边缘色彩发生器：2路，分别支持每1路DVE
支持任意编辑特级效果的记忆存贮
用户预设模式：8组
每个用户模式下，可通过面板调用99种预存储特技
支持宏调用功能，用户可自行设计一系列组合操作，进行编辑，然后设置存贮到控制面板的按键上，用于今后的便捷调用操作，任何由设置好的自动切换产生的组合特级效果，都可以添加到宏调用中
每个宏调用功能最大支持顺序调用65535种特技效果
可预制22个宏调用

文件/技术支持
操作及安装手册：提供
操作面板外形/安装图纸：提供
DVD技术培训光盘：提供
7天24小时技术支持热线电话：提供
3408升级扩展输入选件：8(4个升级模块)
冗余热备电源模块选件
可定购技术人员现场调试（以天为单位计算）

操作面板
控制面板：可控制4台切换台主机
交叉点直切母线按键：10个
Shifted交叉点直切母线按键：10个
交叉点按键类型：采用3色背光LED按键
操作面板显示：支持4行字符液晶屏幕显示
信号源交叉点显示：支持，LED显示
背景信号切换选择：同时支持背景信号源，1-4路键叠加
预监切换选择：支持
切换速率显示：支持
渐变边缘发生器：1路
操作杆调整：支持，面板菜单辅助操作
支持三维旋转参数调整
播出切换状态显示：支持LED以不同颜色区分
支持液晶屏幕菜单式母线选择，包括键母线、内部辅助母线矩阵等
支持液晶屏幕菜单式选择，通过按键及旋钮实现
支持液晶屏幕菜单式选择预置功能
数字小键盘：支持
支持融合/划像切换方式选择液晶屏幕显示
键切换方式：预监、Take、Cut
按键背光颜色状态预设选择：支持
冗余热备份电源：支持


Echolab X模式

EcholabX模式利用网络力量最大化综合现场演播室的自动化工作效率。“X”是Echolab切换台“拓展功能”模式的专门术语。该模式通过绑定用户定制的计算机工作站来整合设备选项，还提供控制360系统图像服务器、Compix Media CG、Avitech多浏览器和其他演播室设备自动化的协议。

选件：
系统升级功能：支持 360 Systems硬盘服务器产品：支持 Inscriber, Compix等CG产品：支持 V-LAN方式控制VTR：支持 Avitech多画面分割器显示接口（选件）：支持 400种附加划像效果 超过400种附加划像、特技、切换和动态色块 综合图形工具－光盘/软件，支持电脑与切换台帧存间图形文件互传，支持Photoshop插件功能，文件格式后缀为.nov，支持alpha通道及以太网方式文件传输

注意：当前部分功能支持Nova及Opera系列产品，详细资料及最新升级信息请联系售后和技术支持部门（service@echolab.com）或中国代表术支持部门 nchang@ubschina.com

联系方式：
010 58206929,13501287726
nchang@echolab.com.cn