NTT Electronics
Digital Video Business Group
MPEG-2 SDTV Encoder

SCE3000

SDTV encoder/decoder system for broadcast and professional use delivers superior video quality in compact and lightweight units. The SCE3000 is an SDTV version of the H3000 series, which has established an enviable track record in the broadcasting industry worldwide because of its excellent video quality and stability. It is suitable for a broad range of applications, including content delivery, relays, transmission over IP, and encoding for program and commercial servers. SCE3000 : MPEG-2 SDTV Encoder

Key features

  • Incorporates the newly developed single-chip MPEG-2 codec LSI, "VASA" from NTT Electronics, to deliver superior video quality in a compact and lightweight unit.
    Lightweight (2 kg) and compact 1U size.
  • Supports SDTV (576i / 480i)
  • Low-latency video transmission enables creation of more dynamic program content.
  • Easily transportable with small form factor (half-rack size)
    Support DC 12 V power supply, suitable for installation on OB van, helicopter and motorcycle.

Applications

Contribution for Broadcasters/Relay
Compact and lightweight unit enables installation at vehicles such as OB Van, Helicopter, and Motorcycle. It is ideal for broadcasting with Satellite News Gathering (SNG)/over a dedicated network, video transmission and relay from live events.

Contribution for Broadcasters/Relay


Transmission over IP Network, Relay from Live Event

Using with two NA5000 IP Interface Unit enables content delivery over IP Network. It also supports Multi-cast mode for video transmission from live events to multiple locations.
Transmission over IP Network, Relay from Live Event

Specifications

Video Input format SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M)
Encoding method MPEG-2 Video
Profile and level SD: MP@ML, 422P@ML
Video format (pixels) 576i: 720 x 576
512i: 720 x 512
480i: 720 x 480
Frame rate (fps) 576i: 25 (ITU-R BT.656-4)
512i: 29.97 (SMPTE 125M)
480i: 29.97 (SMPTE 125M)
Encoding control mode CBR
Audio Input format Embedded Audio: 8ch (SMPTE 299M / 272M)
AES / EBU: 8ch
Encoding method MPEG-1 Audio LayerII: 2ch
MPEG-2 AAC: 2ch / 5.1ch
SMPTE 302M: 2ch / 4ch / 6ch / 8ch
(Max 2 systems, total 8 channels supported)
Multiplexing Output stream type MPEG-2 TS (188 / 204 byte)
Output interface DVB-ASI
Output rate SD: 4 to 50Mbps
Built-in test signal YES Video: Color bar
Audio: 1 kHz Sine wave
Control Operation Power on / off key, operation keys
External control interface LAN 10 / 100Base-T / TX
Others Dimensions (excluding protruding parts) W210 x D440 x H44 (mm)
1U / half-rack size
Main-unit weight 2kg
Power Able to use 12 V DC (10.5 to 16.0 V) or AC power (100 to 240 V; option)
Power consumption No more than 40 W