Leightronix’s Nexus all-in-one playout solution
Leightronix will introduce Nexus, a specialized automation solution at NAB2005. The new device is an all-in-one solution for local cable/broadcast television operations that require digital playback capabilities while maintaining support for legacy equipment.
The Nexus provides multichannel digital video playback and recording, digital messaging/signage, DVD/VCR machine control, and video/audio signal routing. Nexus is supplied with WinNexus software, which provides all of the tools necessary for managing one or many Nexus sites. A media resource library allows entry management and scheduling of digital, videotape and DVD programming. Drag-and-drop scheduling makes for quick and easy playlist development, while device and resource conflict identification ensure error-free playback results. The local control panel provides access to all Nexus functions, including digital video playback/recording, device control, messaging, switching and activation/deactivation of schedules.
The Nexus is fully self-contained as a digital recorder/player with an internal MPEG-2 real-time encoder that captures full resolution SD video and CD-quality audio. Dual digital decoders playback full-motion MPEG-2 video and JPEG stills in the form of a messaging slide show. Device control is also included in the Nexus, providing support for a wide range of VCRs and DVD players and recorders. An internal video/audio switcher allows the selection of external signal sources to include controlled playback devices (VCR/DVD), satellite feeds and studio feeds. Incoming signals can be routed to any of the three outputs for broadcast or to the internal digital encoder for recording.
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