CBS Newspath Selects Tadiran Scopus MPEG-2 DVB Encoders and IRDS.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1999-- In their efforts to explore alternative methods of content distribution by digital means, CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. Newspath has purchased a complete end-to-end system with equipment from Tadiran Scopus. This contract has been achieved through a partnership between Tadiran Scopus for the equipment and Miralite Communications, for the systems integration. Both companies have supplied a turn key solution to assist CBS Newspath in their migration from analog C-band distribution to digital Ku-band delivery. The CBS Newspath project involves the distribution of real-time video from an ASC ASC Ambulatory surgery center, see there video server at CBS's headquarters in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of to its affiliates using Tadiran Scopus CODICO(R) E-1100 Encoders, providing a cost effective solution. At the affiliate, an advanced "tailor made" Integrated Receiver Decoder (CODICO(R) IRD-2520) is being used to provide professional real time audio/video output. The system became fully operational starting July 1, 1999 and the analog feed ceased transmission on July 31, 1999. Mel Olinsky, Executive Director of Affiliate Services for CBS Newspath: "This project was announced to our affiliates at NAB in April. With the assistance of Tadiran Scopus and Miralite Communications and the cooperation of the Chief Engineers at all CBS stations, we were able to accomplish this transition to digital distribution of the Newspath feed in only 90 days. We are extremely pleased with the performance of the system and the flexibility and control it offers us." Jay Gedanken, Director for Marketing for Tadiran Scopus - USA commented: "We are extremely proud to have been chosen by CBS Newspath for their advanced affiliate distribution requirements. Our selection by CBS Newspath is once again confirmation of the high quality of our products and their success in the market place. We are also happy to team with Miralite Communications to provide a comprehensive solution to this prestigious broadcast organization." Rich Tarpley, Vice President for Miralite Communications commented: "The CBS project had a very aggressive schedule from the beginning. The close working relationship between Tadiran Scopus and Miralite allowed us to meet or exceed this challenging timeline. We are excited at the prospect of continued business with both Tadiran Scopus and CBS." The CODICO(R) E-1100 Encoder is part of Tadiran Scopus 3rd generation of advanced 4:2:2 Encoder series. Housed in a one rackmounted enclosure, the E-1100 is designed to the high end of the broadcasting world. Using innovative dynamic noise reduction The removal of unwanted artifacts in video material. The simplest noise reduction works primarily by comparing one frame to the next and removing tiny specks that are not the same in each frame. , a sophisticated frame synchronizer A frame synchronizer is a device used in live television production to match the timing of an incoming video source to the timing of an existing video system. They are often used to "time in" consumer video equipment to a professional system but can be used to stabilize any video. and advanced analog to digital conversion processing, the E-1100 optimizes the encoding process, especially with poor signal sources to provide excellent picture quality. The CODICO(R) IRD-2520 is an "Application Specific Receiver" designed especially for customer specific requirements. The CODICO(R) IRD-2520 is highly customizable and provides a variety of professional video and audio interfaces. CBS Newspath's initial purchase includes Tadiran Scopus CODICO(R) E-1100 advanced 4:2:0/4:2:2 MPEG-2 DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) An international digital television (DTV) standard that is the European and Far Eastern counterpart of the North American ATSC standard. Encoders and CODICO(R) IRD-2520 "Tailor Made" Integrated Receiver Decoders. The full system also includes the CODICO(R) NMS-4000, Network Management System (M&C) and the CODICO(R) CAS-5000, Conditional Access System A conditional access system (CAS) is a system by which electronic transmission of digital media, especially satellite television signals through cable, is limited to subscribed clients. This is called conditional access. with full IRD IRD Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (French) IRD Inland Revenue Department (New Zealand's tax revenue collection department) IRD Integrated Receiver Decoder remote control capability. CBS News CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. Its current president is Sean McManus who is also head of CBS Sports. Current productions Current television shows
The CBS News Division operates a worldwide news organization serving the CBS Television and Radio Networks with regularly scheduled news and public affairs broadcasters -- including, among others, the CBS EVENING NEWS CBS Evening News is the flagship nightly television news program of the American television network CBS. The network has broadcast this program since 1948, and has used the CBS Evening News title since 1963. WITH DAN RATHER, 60 MINUTES, 60 MINUTES II, 48 HOURS, THIS MORNING, FACE THE NATION and SUNDAY MORNING -- and special reports. The division maintains 14 news bureaus and offices in the United States and abroad in addition to its world headquarters in New York. Miralite Communications: Miralite Communications provides turn key solutions for satellite broadcasting. The company consults, designs, implements and installs complete systems for the production, reception and delivery of video, voice and data. Miralite has a worldwide network of installers providing site surveys, consultation, engineering and installation services. The company's customer base includes Lotus Development, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Texas Instruments, Compaq, SERC SERC - Science and Engineering Research Council , Oregon Ed-Net, Leigh University, Nebsat, AGSAT and many more. Tadiran Scopus: Based on over 15 years of extensive research and experience in digital compression algorithm development, Tadiran Scopus developed CODICO(R), a comprehensive product line of end-to-end digital compression system Digital Compression System, or DCS, is a sound system developed by Williams Electronics. This advanced sound board, used for Williams and Bally pinball games and coin-op arcade games by Midway Manufacturing, has become the standard sound system for these names. solutions for TV and data distribution networks. Tadiran Scopus equipment is used globally by leading broadcasters, cable operators and private TV networks to achieve the highest quality, performance and cost effectiveness in the distribution of digital video, audio and data using international standards, recognized and adopted by the international broadcast TV community, such as MPEG-2 (Motion Picture Expert Group) and DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting). |
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