CENTRAL CONTROL
MODULAR PLAYOUT
Modular Playout
A playback system
that anticipates your
future growth.
Bitcentral’s Modular Playout System provides reliable and
seamless on-air playback with exceptional quality and ease.
Designed to maximize functionality and versatility,
Adaptability and ease of modification have placed
this multiple input/output (multi-I/O) device can be
the Modular Playout System at the cutting edge of
utilized as a single-channel integrated playout server
Master Control playback technology. It integrates the
or operate multiple channels using an enterprise-level
latest advancements in broadcast exchange format
“hub and spoke” model.
(BXF) data conversion, router control, and station
automation, along with Bitcentral’s rich scalable set of
Featuring multi-resolution analysis (MRA) and coder-
enterprise server hardware, file sharing, monitoring,
decoder (codec) capabilities for closed captioning
open standard remote control API (application
(CC) and other forms of embedded data, the Modular
program interface), and built-in N+1 redundancy. All
Playout System can handle all aspects of daily
of this adds up to a playback system that can meet all
broadcast operation, routing your original high-
your current needs while anticipating future expansion
The latest in BXF
data conversion,
router control,
and station
automation
definition programming
and growth.
files to air with exceptional
precision and resolution.
The Central Control Modular Playout System stands
Operators of the Modular
up to a continuous, heavy-duty ingest and playout
Playout System also have
schedule, delivering high-quality results every time.
access to frame-accurate,
And because it’s supported by enterprise-level HP
DVI-quality graphic overlay and full pullback functions.
servers with a wide range of commercial off-the-
The Central Control
Modular Playout System
by Bitcentral stands up
to a continuous, heavyduty ingest and playout
schedule, delivering highquality results every time.
All Bitcentral solutions are backed by 24-hour / 365-days a year support from
Newport Beach, CA or Mexico City, and a 5-year warranty on all hardware.
shelf (COTS) tools, this system is both reliable and
a full suite of state-of-the-art software management
easy to use. Broadcasters who experience issues
and advanced automation features that will serve your
with the Modular Playout System are fully covered
station for years to come.
with standard 24-hour repair service and a 5-year
warranty on all hardware. At Bitcentral, we share your
When paired with Bitcentral’s Central Control Modular
commitment to on-air excellence. Our around-the-
Ingest System, the Modular Playout System creates
clock, award-winning EagleEye automated hardware
a highly-adaptable operational structure with the
and software monitoring, combined with 24/7 access
potential to grow along with your evolving broadcast
to our skilled and knowledgeable Bitcentral Support
needs. Bitcentral’s basic Ingest and Playout systems
staff, give you proactive quality control coverage that is
work amazingly on their own, but can also integrate
second to none.
into large and elaborate shared-storage models with
the ability to connect geographically diverse locations
Stressing rock-solid stability and versatile functionality,
the Central Control Modular Playout System gives you
using our universal modular design architecture.
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Supports direct back-to-back playback of
mixed elements with real-time up/down SD/HD
resolution conversions for different frame rates,
resolutions, scaling, CODECs and wrappers thus
eliminating additional transcoding processes and
maintaining the original master media essence.
Real-time Progressive/interlaced conversion of
both pass-through live feeds and locally originated
file-based content is also included.
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Playback from IN/OUT pointers for faster time to
air while maintaining the original master media
essence and preserving video/audio quality along
with embedded ancillary data such as Closed
Captioning and specialized embedded data.
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The Playout Module supports simple Join in
Progress (JIP) or Join in Entirety (JIE) functionality.
A single keystroke can enable either scenario
with a second keystroke required to return to the
scheduled broadcast. All as run reporting reflects
real-time adjustments to the schedule.
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Multiple modern user interfaces increase
the operator’s ability to manage both, highly
automated or constantly changing environments.
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Supporting fully automated and/or unstaffed
environments, the Playout Module includes a wide
array of advanced functions such as wipes, graphic
overlays, voice-overs and squeeze backs. All
supported as part of profiled templated functions,
or can be activated in real-time during playback
or unscheduled scenarios such as last minute
Schedule changes, Spots arriving late, News
breaks, Emergency Broadcasts and a host of other
real-life scenarios.
Specialized functions and fixtures of the Central Control technology include:
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Advanced Feed Capture Tools
Scheduled & Unscheduled Events
Exporting of Proxies
Automated Media Capture
On Disk & On Tape Media
Multiple 3rd Party Automation Device Manager
Reports Manager
Media Capture Advanced Settings
Time Delay Playback
Automated Recordings
Real-Time and Delayed Playback
Playlist Management
Segment Sizing Tools
Time to Keep Features
Time to Delay Features
Advanced Event Logs
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Start and Stop Capture Tools
In/Out and Length Trimming
Playout Real-Time Monitor
Breakdowns and Event Manager
Video Preview Player Monitor
Program Breakdowns Manager
Version Breakdowns Manager
Media Transfer Manager
DG Settings Manager
Pathfire Settings Manager
Pitch Blue Settings Manager
Locating and Transferring Files Manager
Trim Editor
Mark In/Out Segment Trimming
Trimming Versions & Files
Timeline Display for Trimming
Video/Audio Input & Outputs
Storage Options
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Playout Outputs – Up to 4 channels supporting 8 and
10 bit HD/SD-SDI compliant with SMPTE 259M, 372M &
292M formats
Playout Audio - Up to 16 channels of AES/EBU or
embedded audio output per channel, 48 kHz sampling
rate, compliant with SMPTE 272M & 299M formats
Live and Pass-Through Inputs – Up to 4 Video Audio
HD/SD-SDI Inputs with AES/EBU or 16 embedded audio
channels per input
Full embedded RP188 and VBI support for Closed
Captions and additional ancillary data
Built-in 2D DVE graphics engine for HD and SD
Automatic Video/Audio relay bypass
Zero frame delay with onboard live video mixer
Multi-layer onboard compositor with RGBS to YUVA
converter for both HD & SD
On-board pixel based scaling, positioning ancropping
Built-in horizontal upscaler for 1440 to 1920 resolution
conversions
SMPTE 292M HD compliant resolutions at:
-- 720p at 50, 59.94 & 60 fps
-- 1080i at 25, 29.97 & 30 fps
-- 1080p at 23.8, 24, 25, 29.97 & 30 fps
SMPTE 372M compliant resolutions at 1920x1080:
-- 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50i, 59.94 & 60 fps
SMPTE 259M SD compliant resolutions at:
-- 480i NTSC at 29.97 fps
-- 576i PAL at 25 fps
Master Genlock input with analog blackburst, loopthrough, sub-pixel adjustment and flywheel lock
Adaptive cable equalization for optimum VSWR at inputs
Flywheel on pass-through video inputs
Auto detection of video input resolution
File based Inputs – Compatible CODECS and Wrappers:
-- Codecs - DV, D10 for IMX, HDV, DVCPRO HD, MPEG-2
4:2:2, MPEG-2 4:2:2:4 YUVA, MPEG HD for XDCAM HD,
MPEG HD422 for XDCAM HD422, AVC-Ultra, AVC-Intra
for P2, H.264, Apple® ProRes, and Avid® DNxHD
-- Wrappers - MXF, MOV, AVI, MPG, etc.
Automation Controls
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Feature rich API over TCPIP for advanced HTML-5
control and monitoring over I.P.
BXF Live logs, Static Logs and integrations with 3rd
party Traffic and Billing systems
4 RS232 & 422 inputs/outputs
4 General purpose I/O (GPIO) input/outputs
Built-in RS422 or I.P. automation for external 3rd party Routers
Built-in scheduler to fully automate playout functions
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Internal Raid 6 configuration from 6 TB up to 22 TB
External NAS, SAS or 3rd party shared storage
Full Hot Rolling mirrored playout server for single and
multi-channel operations
N+1 for multi-channel operations
Environmental Specifications
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HP DL380 Gen9
AC Input Requirements - Range Line Voltage 100 to 120
VAC, 200 to 240 VAC
Standard Operating Temperature - 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305
m (1.8°F per every 1000 ft) above sea level to a maximum
of 3050 m (10,000 ft), no direct sustained sunlight
Relative Humidity - Operating minimum to be the
higher (more moisture) of -12°C (10.4°F) dew point or
8% relative humidity. Maximum to be the lower (less
moisture) of 24°C (75.2°F) dew point or 90% relative
humidity. (non-condensing)
Altitude - Operating 3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be
limited by the type and number of options installed
Emissions - Classification (EMC) - FCC Rating Class A,
Normative Standards CISPR 22, EN55022, EN55024, FC
CCFR 47, FCC Pt 15, ICES-003, CNS13438, GB9254, K22,
K24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 60950-1, IEC60950-1
Optional Video/Audio Output Modules
(Currently Under Development)
• I.P. TCPIP Based Compressed Outputs - Up to 16
channels of streaming HD/SD, H.264 outputs:
MPEG-DASH, Apple HLS, Adobe HDS, Microsoft
Smooth Streaming, RTSP/RTP
• I.P. SMPTE 2022 Outputs – Up to 4 channels of SMPTE
2022-2 (compressed) or 2022-6 (Uncompressed) V/A formats
• ASI Outputs – Up to 4 ASI single or multiplexed
MPEG transport streams
Supported by enterprise-level HP servers with a wide range of
commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tools, making this system both
reliable and easy to use.
Bitcentral, Inc.
4340 Von Karman Ave., Suite 400
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Sales: 949.253.9000
sales@bitcentral.com