*Ultra Player*
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A solution to play new immersive contents
Whenever you need a playout server delivering the highest video resolution, the fastest
frame rate and an outstanding visual quality, the b<>com *Ultra Player* is a solid option.
With best-in-class computer components and a professional video board, the server can provide either uncompressed or compressed4K/UHD video in real time over a variety of interfaces from HDMI 1.4/2.0 to 3G-SDI.
Its web user interface is intuitive enough to integrate seamlessly with any workflow and
work with applications as diverse as broadcast playout systems, test labs, exhibitions,
show rooms, museums, theme parks, academia, operating theaters, etc.
b<>com *Ultra Player* also provides a free REST API for smooth integration within
third-party system.
Features & benefits
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Real time playback of uncompressed UHD/4K
up to 60 fps
Native playback of ProRes 4:2:2 and DPX formats
Many output interface options
Web GUI on PC/MAC or tablet
Best-in-class IT components
Side-by-side playback of two files
(incl. butterfly mode)
Large SSD storage for video content
Support of interlaced formats on HD
Future versions: 4K HDR @ 120 fps with
64 audio channels (3D audio)
> Pristine video quality
compromise
without
> Immediate playback
> Greater flexibility
> User-friendly
> Performance and affordability
> Easy comparison of videos
> Up to 85 minutes of UHD
with current HD
content
> Compatibility
> Migration path to future formats
hout preprocessing
of ingested files wit-
through compatibility
with both professional and consumer displays
of devices
interface from a broad range
screen (no calibration discrepancies)
60 fps
on a single 4K
4:2:0 8 bits at
(HW upgrade)
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*Ultra Player*
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Specifications
Commercial reference: UltraPlayer06010-X
UNCOMPRESSED VIDEO FORMATS
AUDIO I/O
Audio channels are :
• embedded in the first HDMI or SDI interface, or
• delivered to 4x AES/EBU XLR connectors on the
breakout box
• HD(1920x1080)/2K(2048x1080) up to 60 fps
• UHD(3840x2160)/4K(4096x2160) up to 60 fps (progressive)
GENLOCK INPUT (ON BREAKOUT BOX)
(X=T Tower Version; X=R Rackable version)
• Analog black burst or trilevel sync signal on BNC (75Ω)
UNCOMPRESSED VIDEO FILE FORMATS
• DPX RGB linear 10 bits
• YUV 4:2:0 on 8 and 10 bits, YUV Planar [P420-8 / P420-10]
• YUV 4:2:2 on 8 bits [UYVY or YUYV/YUYV2:V422]
• YUV 4:2:2 on 10 bits [V210]
COMPRESSED VIDEO FILE FORMATS
• ProRes files support with real time and native playout (no
pre-processing) of ProRes 422 (HQ), ProRes 422, ProRes 422 (LT),
ProRes 422 (Proxy).
• ProRes files support with real time playout after pre-processeing step (YUV off-line conversion) of ProRes 4444
VIDEO FILE FORMATS
• DPX RGB linear 10 bits
• YUV 4:2:0 on 8 and 10 bits, YUV Planar [P420-8 / P420-10]
• YUV 4:2:2 on 8 bits [UYVY or YUYV/YUY2/V422]
• YUV 4:2:2 on 10 bits [V210]
UNCOMPRESSED AUDIO FORMATS
• Up to 8 PCM channels at 48 kHz on 16/24 bits
AUDIO FILE FORMAT
• WAV
• ProRes (uncompressed or compressed audio pass-through including AC-3/AC-4)
INPUT FILE TRANSFER
• Transferred to the internal storage through GigE or USB-3 ports
VIDEO I/O
• Single HDMI 1.4 interface to deliver UHD/4K @ 24*/25/30* fps
or HD**/2K @ 24*/25/30*/50/60* fps or HD or HD 1280x720p @
50/60* fps, RGB 4:4:4, 8 bits
• Single HDMI 2.0 (Level B) interface to deliver UHD/4K @ 50/60*
fps, YUV 4:2:0, 8 bits
• Quad-HDMI interface : 1x/3x HDMI ports in version 1.4/1.3 used
to deliver UHD 3840x2160p @ 50/60* i/s, RGB 4:4:4, 8 bits
• Single 3G-SDI interface on an external breakout box to deliver
HD**/2K @ 24*/25/30*/50/60* fps or 1280x720p @ 50/60* fps, YUV
4:2:2, 10 bits
• Quad-3G-SDI interface: 4x 3G-SDI ports on an external breakout
box to deliver UHD/4K @ 24*/25/30*/50/60* fps, YUV 4:2:2, 10 bits
*includes x1000/1001 fractional frame rates
**HD (1920x1080) includes support of both interlaced formats at 25/30*
fps and progressive formats at 24*/25/30*/50/60* fps
Contact
sales@b-com.com
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OTHER INTERFACES
• 2x GigE ports
• Graphics card with VGA and DVI ports to connect an external
monitor
• USB 2 and USB 3 ports
INTERNAL STORAGE
• 3800GB (8x 512GB SSD in RAID0) dedicated to the A/V content
• 128GB (1x 128GB SSD) dedicated to the operating system
SW MANAGEMENT
• Command line interface
• REST API
• WEB User interface designed to be responsive on a computer or
tablet browser
PLAYBACK FEATURES
• Real-time playback of UHD/4K content up to 60 fps
• Subclip editing
• Building of back-to-back playlists (with loop mode)
• Dual clip playback on the same screen (left-half and
right-half) for comparison including butterfly mode
• Clip management with full search in metadata database
POWER
• Consumption: 750W max
• Input voltage: 110-240VAC
PHYSICAL
• Playout server:
- Tower option (W x H x D): 21 cm x 48 cm x 56 cm
- Rackable option (W x H x D): 48.3 cm with rack latches (19’’)
x 4.4 cm (1RU) x 77.7 cm
• Breakout box:
- 1RU box (depth: 12cm)
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating Temperature:
- To 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
• Non-operating Temperature:
- -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Operating Relative Humidity:
- 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Non-operating Relative Humidity:
- 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
About b<>com
With its innovations, the Institute of Research and Technology (IRT) b<>com is
taking part in the European digital transformation. Its 230 researchers develop
tools, products, and services that make everyday life easier. They focus on two fields
of research: Hypermedia (ultra-high definition images, 3D sound, smart content,
virtual and augmented reality) and more agile ultra-high speed networks (cloud,
cybersecurity, ultra-high speed mobile, network resilience, Internet of Things). Of
the many fields of application for these technologies, e-health has allowed b<>com
to participate in the digital revolution going on in medicine. Founded through
a public/private partnership, the IRT gathers the best experts from industry and
academia at its campus in Rennes, and at its sites in Lannion and Brest.
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