Thomson Video Networks Launches New Multi-format IRD

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[Satellite TODAY 02-14-13] Thomson Video Networks has announced the launch of its new multi-format integrated receiver decoder (IRD), RD600. Developed for a wide range of MPEG contribution applications, the RD6000 supports high-quality contribution video feeds for all satellite and telecom contribution networks. It offers full MPEG-2, MPEG-4, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 8-bit, and 10-bit decoding in a single 1RU chassis.

The RD6000 features inputs for DVB-S/S2, IP gigabit Ethernet, and ASI, and decodes up to eight stereo audio channels in all major formats. Out of the box, it supports SD 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 formats with software licenses available for HD 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 8-bit, and 10-bit. No additional hardware is required for the software upgrades.

Additionally, the RD6000 provides built-in automatic input redundancy, switching automatically to a predefined backup feed in the event of an input failure. For IP feeds, it performs SMPTE-2022 forward error correction to ensure service availability in the case of network disturbance.

The system was designed for MPEG contribution applications such as carriers providing circuits between regional studios and central playout facilities, backhaul contribution circuits for occasional uses such as sports coverage, and distribution from playout centers to broadcasting head-ends.