Powerware Model V-2000B Manuel D’Utilisation

Introduction = 9 

The Image Server is a perfect drop-in replacement for popular VTRs.  It saves costs for tape, 

machine maintenance, cassette prep, and storage.  Its three output channels perform any 

combination of tasks, including responding to GUI or automation commands, clip trimming or 

browsing. 

Unlike a VTR, the Image Server can simultaneously record and play a program.  A new 

recording can start at any time, even when two simultaneous playbacks are in progress.  As a VTR 

replacement, the Image Server is controlled through a standard serial interface.  Many popular 

serial protocols are supported, allowing the Image Server to immediately operate with the 

controllers you already own. These include VDCP, Odetics, P2, AMX and Crestron. Six “GPI” 
Input and Output control channels are also provided. 

Image Servers work with automation controllers from many different manufacturers. They 

use established VDCP and Odetics® protocols and provide a 9-pin control input port for each 

server channel, for maximum flexibility.  360 Systems’ Automation Partners provide controllers for 

applications ranging from affordable systems for P-E-G and Pro-AV, up to large-scale broadcast 
solutions. Contact a 360 Systems application engineer for assistance with your requirements. 

Hardware accessories are available from third-party manufacturers to perform transport 

control, trimming, clip replay and playlisting (automation).  A table of approved controllers is 

provided elsewhere in this manual. Contact 360 Systems Sales Support team  for assistance with a 

specific application. 

The Image Server also provides six GPI inputs for remote play, stop, and record capability 

from push-button panels or other GPI-controlled equipment.  Six outputs are also provided for 

command acknowledgement, and may drive LEDs or logic inputs. 

The Image Server encodes video in MPEG-2 format, in 4:2:2 Profile with data rates to 50 

Mb/s, or in Main Profile from 2 to 15 Mb/s.  Both I-frame and long-GOP formats are supported.  

MPEG-2 file transfers in MXF-format are compatible with servers from other market leaders. 

The DV and Graphics Option (and the Multi-Format Image Server) allows Direct Digital 

Import™ of DV and TARGA files over Ethernet. DV-25 files may be edited, playlisted, stored and 

played out.  TARGA files will be converted into separate MPEG-2 Key-and-Fill files, which can then 
be played as a synchronized pair for downstream compositing in a switcher.  

As standard equipment, the Image Server includes LTC and VITC time code capabilities, 

closed-captioning, VDCP, P2 and Odetics 9-pin control, GPI inputs and outputs, and Gigabit 

Ethernet ports. Embedded audio is available as an option.