PIKO Channel In a Box Video Server and More

WHAT IS PIKO SERVER?

Piko Server broadcast automatically video and graphics contents for satellite chan-nels, cable head ends, over the Air Broadcasters and corporate TV users. Due to its unique design and support of entry level multi-format video file platform, it is also suitable for Pay Tv Channels, corporate presentation, video wall sourcing , Web TV or other program distribution.

Piko Server offers SD/HD/2K/4K video outputs, multi channels playback, multi langages audio playback, graphics and subtitles insertion.Piko Server is also a multifunctionnal tool in the «Swisstool Spirit» offering very powerfull functions like transcoding, recording, Ip streaming, etc.Piko Server can also be controlled by a third party automation in VDCP.

BROADCASTBroadcast as you want any kind of video files in any formats. Automatically, ma-nually, on replay or over several days with graphics and subtitles. Up to 4 Input/Out-put Channel per system with Decklink Quad Board

RECORDRecording in many formats from the Live or VTR using the Video Board or the video over IP incoming on the ethernet connec-tion.

TRANSCODEDrag you video file and graphics in the Play-List and transcode them to generate single video file combining all the items. Burn subtitles over the video from STL or PAC files.

MANAGELink your media files with Piko Server internal library. Classify them in categories, manage your own media lists, your blocks, libraries and graphic templates.

BROWSECheck your media assets whenever you want, before or after the broadcasting. Find what you are looking for in your own libraries.

OPENImport your own play-list in several formats as text, csv, xml into PIKO SERVER.Export the HasRun in your Traffic manage-ment system.

HIGH LEVEL GRAPHICS INTERFACEPIKO SERVER integrates the latest version of GTB (Graphics Tool Box). Animated or static Logos,move, wipe, push, fade, slide, etc.

FOR WHOM?n Local TV channelsn NewsRoomn Hosted Premium TV channelsn Web TVn Backup TV, Disaster Recoveryn Studio displaysn OB vansn Digital Cineman Graphics and Video Brandingn Museums n VJ (video jockeys)n Multiplex rerunn Internal broadcastingn Remote broadcasting, etc.n Video over IP recordingn Video over IP gateway

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PIKO VIDEO SERVER : POSSIBLE CONFIGURATION ( UP to 4 I/0 with Blackmagic Decklink Quad BoardPiko Server allows multiple configurations. Please contact our team for more possibilities or informations.

BROADCAST in SDI-SD/HD/2K/4KBuilding or importing your own Play-List from traffic management by using any kind of video files and Broadcasting them through

SD/HD/2K/4K Output

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n One Video Output, No Inputn Internal Play List n Simple Graphics Managementn XML importn Library Managementn HasRun Exportn All Play-List Featuresn Media Previewing n Possibility of VDCP, RS or IP Remote Controln GPI feature Availablen Dynamic XML Import and Export, Traffic Management Compatiblen Multi layer Subtitling capabilities (Pac, STL, SSA, etc..)

BROADCAST in SDI-SD/HD/2K/4K with LIVE SDI Input switching possibility (Or WebCam / WDM USB Device Input)Same feature rather than simple broadcast mode, but gives you the possiblity to switch on SDI video input. Requires a video board with 2 channels due to video synchronisation limitations to avoid artefacts between the live and the Video file during the transition.

SD/HD/2K/4K Output

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n One Video Output, One Video Inputn Internal Play List n Simple Graphics Managementn XML importn Library Managementn HasRun Exportn All Play-List Featuresn Media Previewing n Possibility of VDCP, RS or IP Remote Controln GPI feature Availablen Dynamic XML Import and Export, Traffic Management Compatiblen Matrix controln Switch on Live input, controlled by Break line in the Play-Listn Multi layer Subtitling capabilities (Pac, STL, SSA, etc..) (File mode)

Channel A output

Channel A output

Channel B inputSD/HD/2K/4K Input

BROADCAST and CAPTURE in VIDEO over IPPlease contact us for IP capabilities.

HIGH LEVEL GRAPHIC INTER-FACE

LogosPSD, JPEG, TGA, PNG etc.

AnimationsSuites of Pictures (TGA, etc)

ClocksMultiple formats, Use Windows Fonts.

TextsAdvanced text editor, can be linked on external files

EffectsFade, Move, Slide, Push, Wipe effects

Dynamic linksAutomatic filling of the graphics and texts when importing play-lists from third party trafic management editor.

PIKO RECORDER SERVER : POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONPiko Recorder Server allows multiple configurations. Please contact our team for more possibilities.

RECORD from SDI Input in SD/HD/4KBuild your own record list with manual or Scheduled tasks. Allows to set a Time code In (mark in) when the source is a VTR. PRS starts recording at the selected time code.

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n One SDI Video Inputn Internal Record List n TC in the VBI or VANC used for Frame accurate records from VTRn XML importn Library Managementn Media Previewing n Possibility of VDCP, RS or IP Remote Controln GPI feature Availablen Dynamic XML Import and Export, Traffic Management Compatiblen MXF, XDCAM, DNXHD,PEG2, MPEG4, H264, DV, AVI, AVC

Channel A inputSD/HD/2K/4K Input

PIKO TRANSCODER SERVERDrag you video file and graphics in the Play-List and transcode them to generate single video file combining all the items.

n Internal Play-list List n XML importn Simple and Complex Graphics Managementn Library Managementn Media Previewing n Dynamic XML Import and Export, Traffic Management Compatiblen MXF, XDCAM, DNXHD,PEG2, MPEG4, H264, DV, AVI, AVCn Multi layer Subtitling capabilities (Pac, STL, SSA, etc..)

VIDEO FILE

KEY-POINTSn HDMI, SD/HD/2K/4K Video Outputsn VOIP Outputn No Video/Audio limitation due to the Video Boardn Multiple Codec & Container supportn Autofit between SD and HD n Internal Graphics Managementn Dynamic Playlist editable On Airn Media Previewing n VDCP, RS or IP Remote Controln Internal Libraryn Dynamic XML Import and Export, Traffic Management Compatible

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSn MS Windows, XP SP3, Windows 7 or 8n CPU > i6 Multi Cores, Memory > 3GB (Fast) , GPU Board > 256MB Mémory, HDD > 7200rpm or Gb Network on NAS. n Examples : ASUS CG8265-FRRE47 n DELL Alienware Aurora (R3 Swift) (Core i7) n ACER G7760-017 (Core i7) n ASUS-CG8265-FRRE47 (BlackMagic Decklink SD/HD Board

SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATSPAL, NTSC, HD1080I, 2K, 4K.MPEG2, MPEG4, DV, DVCPRO, MPEG1, WMF, AVI, MXF, GXF, MOV, DIVX,JPEG2000Please contact us for more informations regarding bitrate, compression, formats, etc.

INTERNAL LIBRARYImport your media files, create your libraries, create categories, broadcast lists in blocks that you can use for ever, classify your graphic elements, assign colors to the genuses, use all your files resources. PIKO Server is the Swiss Tool who’s missed on the market.

GRAPHIC LAYERINGPIKO is totally compatible with GTB (Graphic Tool Box).GTB, is an advanced broadcast solution to deliver SD or HD graphics, Multi Format Video and templates creation in one single solution. Thanks to GTB, you can create a sophisticated graphic layering and television branding.GTB dynamic data can be modified directly Throught PIKO Play-List.GTB can be installed on the same Computer or a separate one. Please Note that GTB used a separate video board (Blackmagic decklink HD with internal Keyer)

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Atwy Media Consulting, 6, london road, Commerce House, 2nd Floor, WH2 1HR, London / United Kingdom.Europe and EMEA Tel.+33 6 95 39 55 01Fax +44 330 684 0268 Email sales@atwy.co.uk www.atwy.co.uk

Features Current Road Map Option

Audio :Dolby Digital & AC3 Option (decoding) l lAudio Management for each media Loudness, Compressor Limitor (With Audio QC) Allows to select for each event the Audio track to Use (1) l lAudio Multitrack, 7.1 in one audio stream or up to 16 AES channels in the video file (MPEG2 & 4, MXF, Quicktime MOV), Audio Meter p Graphics : Remote control of Graphics (GTB: Graphics Tool Box) (2) p lGraphics : Animated (32 Bits TGA,) p Graphics : Complex Secondary events managed by the internal Play-list (Pushs, Wipes, Slides, Fades,Moves, etc , p Graphics : Simple Management, TGA, BMP, PNG, etc (Alpha Key Management), Simple Graphics Effects : Fade, Slide, Move, Wipe p Media Management File Preview, Segmentation ( Mark In , Mark out), Audio QC lPlay-List : Category Management l Play-List : Has Run p Play-List : Manual or Scheduled Start p Play-List : News / Prod Mode : No Play-list event cleared after running p Play-List : Repeat by line, blocks, Whole Play-list / Start on Scheduled or Manual p Play-List : Advanced Third party Integration (3) p lPlay-List XML Import p Play-List : Library Management p Play-List : Full Drag and Drop Mode p Record : IP Stream Input or WDM Device (Usb Converter, Decoder, etc p lRecord : Remote pattern change throught WebServices or API l lRecord : VDCP protocol remote Control p lRemote : GPI OUT : Up to eight GPI output managed as secondaries events lRemote : External automation control of Piko Server in slave mode via VDCP protocol (Serial or IP) p l Remote : External GPI (IP or Wired) Control for PLay-List Control p lSecurity : Automatic Main/Backup management,with Matrix or Change Over Control. l lSecurity : Redundant playback channel, slaved to the main one(4) l lSecurity : Software Protection, Evaluation version p Subtitle : Insertion during on-air playback; PAC, EBU subtitling files supported(5) l lSubtitle : Video burning during on-air playback; PAC, EBU subtitling files supported; Proper File ID required for all subtitling files l lSystem : Program logs. p System : LTC Timecode Input for Playout Slaving. p lTranscode : Transcoding of the Play-list with graphics in one video file (MPEG2, MPEG4, AVC, DV) p lVideo : Effects transitions between events l lVideo : Live Video Input Support in the Playlist p lVideo : RTMP or RSTP Live Input Stream Support in the Playlist lVideo : SD / HD Autofit Play-Out p Video : Streaming Option SD - Streaming output (MPEG2 or AVC/H.264), UDP (6) lVideo : Third Party Video Switcher Control p lVideo : Capture video from Live or VTR. Frame accuracy for VTR rec is managed by TC input (VBI/VITC only) p lVideo : Internal Aspect Ratio Convertion p Video : Multiple codecs and resolution in the same play-list p

(1) Audio (Multi track or Stéréo) Loudness, Compressor Limitor (With Audio QC) Allows to be set for each event and let choose the Audio track to Use (2) Graphics : Remote control of Graphics (GTB: Graphics Tool Box require a BlackMagic Hd additionnal Video Board.(3) Automatic or manual link of Third party Play-List issued from trafic Management software. XML Based, Has Run Export. Clip Time (4) Security : Redundant playback channel, slaved to the main one Please note that automated router switchover requires additionnal Hardware(5) Proper File ID required for all subtitling files : Ceffax for SD, OP47 for HD, Requiert DeltaCast or Aja Board(6) Please note the streaming is not available simultaneously with baseband video