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TSS 4400 & 4200

TSS-4400 puts 4 independent bi-directional (record or playout) channels all in a small 1U form factor.   Recording in a variety of file formats for easy transfer for editing or archiving as well as capturing closed caption data and other ancillary data.

In addition, the TSS-4400 contains the same great standard feature set as all other TSS servers.

TSS 4400 & 4200

diagram4 Channel HD & SD
Record up to 4 channels simultaneously
In a variety file formats for easy editing

Technical Specification

Video

  • Record and play in 720p, 1080i or SD on any channel
  • Various standard codec and file formats are accepted for playout, such as H.264 or MPEG-2 in .mxf, .mp4, .mpg or .mov containers.
  • Independently configure each output to broadcast in 720p, 1080i or SD
  • Perform jog and shuttle for rapid movement within a clip
  • Smooth slow motion playout
  • 16 channels of embedded audio per video channel
  • Configurable for 29.97/59.94 or 25/50
  • High quality 10 bit video and 24 bit audio support

Reliability

  • Redundant cooling and power
  • Redundant RAID 5 storage
  • Linux based operating system

Connectivity

  • HD-SDI, SD-SDI compatibility
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Serial port control for each channel via the VDCP or Odetics protocols for use with automation or remote controls
  • Independent GPI inputs and outputs (12 each) for external triggering or control

Software

  • Automatic conversion plays SD and HD files back-to-back
  • Local software GUI
  • Remote control from a PC
  • Record & playlisting

TSS -4400 & 4200 Standard Features

  • 4 Channels, 4 Record or Playout – TSS -4400
  • 4 Channels, 2 Record/Playout and 2 Playout – TSS – 4200
  • 1U, Chassis Form Factor
  • 16 Channels Embedded Audio
  • H.264 and MPEG2 Encoding / Decoding
  • Automatic Up/Down/Cross Conversion of HD or SD content
  • Remote Control From PC’s via Ethernet
  • Redundant Power / Cooling

Reliability and Ease of Operation

360 Systems’ constantly strives to produce products that provide more for less.  Customers have asked for multi channel recording for years and the TSS-4400 delivers this without sacrificing features.   With high channels counts in a small 1U chassis, the TSS-4400 is an affordable choice.

In addition, the TSS-4200 delivers 2 bi-directional channels and 2 playout channels at an even lower cost per channel.

– Flexibility, Reliability, Simplicity… at an affordable price.

 TSS Applications

  • Budget conscious broadcasters
    requiring multiple channels
  • Broadcast trucks
  • Backup systems
  • Public broadcasting
  • Government meetings
  • Education
  • Stadiums
  • Record and store
  • Video insertion
  • Production
VIDEO
Video Input 4 Channels (2 Channels on 4200)
Video Outputs 4 Channels
Simultaneous video streams 4 total in any configuration of record or playout.

(For the TSS-4200, 2 record and 2 playout,1 record and 3 playout or 4 playout)

HD Input/Output HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M)
Video Format 1080i at 29.97 or 25 Hz; 720p at 59.94 or 50 fps; 525/60 NTSC; 625/50 PAL
Encoding Format H.264 or MPEG2
HS/SD Scaling Up, Down, and Cross Conversion of Any File Format to Selected Output
Jog/Shuttle Zero to 128X, forward/reverse
Slow Motion Play with audio Zero to +/- 2X, forward/reverse
Frame Accuracy Frame accurate play, pause and stop
Genlock Input Blackburst or tri-level
ANCILLARY DATA
Ancillary Data HD – 608/708 in VANC; SD – Line 21 VBI
AUDIO INPUTS / OUTPUTS (per video channel)
SDI Embedded Audio 16 channels
STORAGE
Disk Storage System SATA array, four – 1 or 2 Terabyte drives, Hardware RAID 5 controller
Total Capacity 8 Terabytes (4 Terabytes standard model)
Drive Replacement Hot Swappable, removable from behind front panel
CONNECTIVITY
Networking Gigabit Ethernet
Serial Control VDCP or Odetics protocols, 9-pin on CXP-5 module (optional).
GPI Control 12 Inputs, Outputs, Programmable on CXP-5 module (optional)
MISCELLANEOUS
Fault Monitoring LEDs Front Panel LEDs, power, system, network
Fault Monitoring Output GPI output, open collector
Software Updates USB
Power Supply Dual Redundant, 100-250V – 50/60 Hz. 750W, rear panel plug-in
Cooling Redundant fans
Chassis 1-RU x 19” Rack, Weight: approx 45 lb. (22 kg)
EXPANSION MODULES
CXP-5 Serial and GPI control module. 1 RU (optional)