Harris Corporation Launches World's First Full-Capability Plug-In HDTV Master Control System.CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 1999-- Harris Corporation today introduced the world's first totally integrated master control module for High Definition Television (HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates ). Marketed under the Harris Masterplus(TM) brand name, the full-capability system, which is contained in only three plug-in boards, replaces 13 stand-alone products, significantly reducing HDTV master control system complexity and cost. According to Jay Adrick, vice president of Harris Broadcast Communications Division's Systems Integration Business Unit, the Masterplus system not only supports the 1080i/720P/480P high-definition formats, but it is the only master control system that accommodates high-definition EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) A security system for preventing theft in retail stores that uses disposable label tags or reusable hard tags attached to the merchandise. (Emergency Alerting System) requirements and seamless closed-caption switching among program sources. "Masterplus is the only totally-integrated solution for HDTV master control," Adrick said. "It is a revolutionary product that will change how broadcasters think about HD master control Designed for simple implementation, Masterplus includes three boards and an outboard I/O interface breakout box. The boards - a main processor and two I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output boards -- plug into Harris FlexiCoder(TM) ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) An international digital television (DTV) standard adopted by the U.S., Canada, South Korea, Taiwan and Argentina. MPEG-2 encoding systems. Since its introduction in January 1998, Harris FlexiCoder digital television encoding systems have captured more than half of the U.S. ATSC encoder market. Features include a standard definition-to-high definition up-converter, a high-definition video test generator, two internal keyers with multi-frame buffers, an EAS text generator, frame synchronizers on all inputs and a transition mixer. The system also includes six-channel audio switching and mixing as well as a closed caption data channel switching matrix. Offering unmatched control capability, Masterplus can be controlled by numerous protocols, including graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ), 16 programmable GPI (Graphical Programming Interface) A graphics language in OS/2 Presentation Manager. It is a derivative of the GDDM mainframe interface and includes Bezier curves. functions, and serial automation. The system is compatible with major automation systems. Harris will announce additional control options for Masterplus(TM) in the near future. Harris Broadcast Communications is the leading supplier of radio and television products, systems and services, serving broadcasters around the world. Harris Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : HRS) is an international communications equipment company focused on providing product, system and service solutions that take its customers to the next level. The company provides a wide range of products and services for commercial and government markets such as wireless, broadcast, government, and network support. The company has sales and service facilities in nearly 90 countries. Editor's Note: For additional information on Harris Broadcast Communications Division, contact Martha Rapp at 217-221-7577 or e-mail mrapp@harris.com. Additional information about Harris is available at www.harris.com |
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