New Optivision encoder cuts the high cost of MPEG-2 encoding; new product reduces MPEG-2 data storage and transmission by 30 to 60 percent.Optivision Inc., a leading developer of premium video and image compression Noun 1. image compression - the compression of graphics for storage or transmission compression - encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required technology, will introduce the OptiVideo MPEG-2 Encoder and OptiVideo MPEG-2 Workstation, offering state-of-the-art, MPEG-2 realtime encoding. Based upon a new set of microcode A set of elementary instructions in a complex instruction set computer (CISC). The microcode resides in a separate high-speed memory and functions as a translation layer between the machine instructions and the circuit level of the computer. specifically designed and optimized by Optivision, the OptiVideo MPEG-2 Encoder delivers high quality and low data rate MPEG-2 encoding previously unavailable in the marketplace. This revolutionary product will dramatically change the performance expectations and entry level cost of MPEG-2 encoding for virtually all markets and applications. The OptiVideo MPEG-2 Encoder features the groundbreaking CLM CLM - Career Limiting Move 4400 chip-set, jointly developed by Optivision and C-Cube Microsystems Inc. The CLM4400 is the industry's first four-chip microcode solution that delivers quality MPEG-2 video at 50 to 60 percent of the cost of traditional broadcast-quality MPEG encoding MPEG encoding is the process of capturing (digitizing) or converting (re-encoding) video and/or audio to one of several MPEG video and/or audio standards (codecs) for distribution (Internet, LAN) or for archiving to optical disc (CD, DVD). solutions. The new MPEG-2 Encoder will be available as a fully configured Workstation and will sell for an estimated U.S. list price of $40,000. Separate board level OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and pricing is available upon request. "The launch of Optivision's MPEG-2 Encoder will set new price and performance standards for MPEG-2 encoding systems," said Keith Masavage, director of product marketing, Optivision Inc. "There's an industry-wide momentum behind MPEG-2 right now, and Optivision is uniquely positioned to offer the high-quality, cost-effective MPEG-2 encoding solution that the markets are demanding." Designed into a fully configured MPEG-2 Workstation, the OptiVideo MPEG-2 Encoder is a two board set, featuring the Encoder and Optivision's Digital Video Input Board. Each Workstation supports a wide range of video inputs including composite, component, and digital serial (D-1) as well as professional level device control. Housed in an industrial-quality, Pentium-based chassis, the OptiVideo MPEG-2 encoding Workstation delivers a complete "out-of-the-box" encoding solution. Additionally, a multi-standard (NTSC/PAL) monitor, VGA monitor An analog display screen that accepts VGA signals from the computer. See VGA and display adapter. , speakers, CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. , device control interface, and more than 2 gigabytes of disk storage are included with each Workstation. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dr. Paul Farrelle, Optivision's chief technologist, "Our close relationship to C-Cube and in-depth knowledge of the microcode has put our product significantly out in front of the competition. Having written the four-chip microcode for C-Cube while concurrently developing our hardware has allowed us to design a compact four-chip encoder which costs one-half to one-third of our competitor's system and reduces data storage and transmission requirements by 30 to 50 percent." The OptiVideo MPEG-2 Workstation offers an array of video and audio capabilities: Video - Composite Video A video color format that combines all three YUV video signals into one channel. The first video signal to include color, composite video transmits brightness/luma (Y) and colors/chroma (U and V) over one cable. NTSC, PAL and SECAM television sets have composite video inputs. Input and Output - S-Video Input and Output - Component Video Input - Digital Serial (D-1) Video Input (D-1 Output Optional) - Composite Video Output (Pass Through for Previewing) - VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. and VTR (VideoTape Recorder) A videotape recording and playback machine. VTR may refer to consumer MiniDV and DV recorders or to professional machines such as Betacam, DVCPRO and DVCAM. Device Control - Adjustable MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). Data Compression Rates (.6 - 15 mbits/sec) - "Decode While Encoding" for Realtime Compression Monitoring Audio - Stereo Line Level Audio Inputs and Outputs - Accurate Audio/Video Synchronization - Control of Input Gain (Volume) Level - Adjustable Sampling Rates (32, 44.1 and 48 kHz) - Adjustable Audio Data Compression Rates Each Workstation will support a variety of MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 multiplexing options including: - MPEG System (MPEG-1 Content) - MPEG Transport (MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Content) - MPEG-2 Program (MPEG-2 Content) - PES pes (pes) pl. pe´des [L.] 1. foot. 2. any footlike part. pes n. pl. pe·des 1. The foot. 2. (Packetized Elementary Streams) - On-line, Realtime Multiplexing - Off-line, Non-Realtime Multiplexing - Single or Multiple Video Stream Multiplexing, Non-Realtime - Support for Single Track or Multiple Track Audio Encoding The OptiVideo MPEG-2 Workstation also includes Optivision's mpegStudio v.2.0 software, optimized to provide video preprocess pre·proc·ess tr.v. pre·proc·essed, pre·proc·ess·ing, pre·proc·ess·es To perform preliminary processing on (data, for example). pre·proc filtering, enhanced VTR control, enhanced scene change detection, decode-while-encode capabilities and other advanced features. Each Workstation comes equipped with one of Optivision's new OptiVideo MPEG-2 Genlock Decoders. The OptiVideo MPEG-2 Encoder and MPEG-2 Workstation will be available for customer sampling in October 1995. Full product rollout will follow in early November to coincide with Comdex/Fall '95, Telecon XV and the Western Cable shows. Additional integration of the MPEG-2 Encoder into Optivision's line of video transmission systems will take place in the November/December time frame. OptiVideo products are available through Optivision's direct sales force, as well as national and regional VARs and system integrators. For more information, customers can call 800/562-8934 or fax in requests to 415/855-0222. Customers can also contact Optivision through its World Wide Web site: http://www.optivision.com. Founded in 1983, Optivision Inc. is a leading developer of high- performance MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compression and decompression products supporting applications in three distinct areas: authoring systems, video transmission/broadcast systems and video-on-demand/video server systems. The company also custom develops still image and video compression solutions, as well as photonics-related products, for the government and military markets. With headquarters in Palo Alto, Optivision has a manufacturing, engineering and testing facility in Davis, Calif., and a sales office on the East Coast. The OptiVideo MPEG-2 Encoder, MPEG-2 Workstation, MPEG-2 Genlock Decoder, and mpegStudio are trademarks of Optivision Inc. All other products mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Optivision Inc., Palo Alto Bronwyn Johnston, 415/855-0200 or Faiola Davis Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Sara Faiola, Eric Lindbom, 213/933-4959 |
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