Versio is a powerful integrated playout solution used worldwide by media companies from small, single-channel to very large, multichannel environments and master control operations. It combines the best of the world’s automation, branding, graphics, file server, storage and master control capabilities in an entirely software-based environment.
Versio simplifies the creation and management of channels and enables media companies to extend their brands and content with more freedom, visibility, and control than ever before. With Versio at the heart of channel-enablement, broadcasters and media companies are able to accelerate new services and improved operations that include:
As a truly integrated, 100% software-based, and fully IP-enabled solution, Versio provides a disruption-free transition to the future of channel launch by enabling the widest variety of playout applications across flexible deployment models including:
Optional features:
Versio is a software-only video-processing platform that performs all necessary functions for traditional master control, as well as for emerging linear distribution networks.
Thriving in any operational environment, Versio can be run as a traditional integrated channel playout device with SDI I/O, in a hybrid SDI/IP deployment, or in the data center with IP I/O. In the data center, Versio can run on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware or, for increased flexibility, on virtual infrastructure running VMWare.
In the IP domain, Versio can receive and transmit MPEG-2 transport streams or SMPTE ST 2022-6 for applications that require extremely low latency. When paired with external J2K or TICO compression, SMPTE ST 2022-6 enables remote operations that can be managed across the world with very low latencies.
Powered by Zenium
At the core of the Versio technology is the groundbreaking Zenium platform. Zenium is a platform for building smarter virtual applications and services. Its open architecture fosters a third-party ecosystem of best-in-class features built on a completely modular platform and enables seamless portability between environments —from appliance to datacenter to cloud. Zenium enables media companies to easily create custom solutions, adapt more quickly to market dynamics and deploy new services with unparalleled speed, reliability and flexibility.
Automation
Because Imagine Communications has automation as its foundation, Versio can interact with a vast array of sales, traffic and billing systems. Likewise, control of your system’s routers, VTRs, servers, switchers and other devices is assured, thanks to a device control library that is second to none.
Versio is designed to fit easily into your infrastructure. You can choose to run automation control directly off the Versio chassis, or leverage existing Imagine Communications automation and simply enable Versio. The ubiquity of Imagine Communications automation means your master control operators already know how to use Versio, so there is no learning curve and no confusion when switching or transitioning from existing playout workflows to one based around Versio.
Master Control
The Versio MCS, an optional intuitive, touchscreen-based master control surface, enables operators to manage advanced Versio switching, graphics and automation capabilities with a simple touch of the screen in a single- or multichannel environment. Enabling advanced levels of user interface customization, Versio MCS brings new efficiencies to master control environments — allowing media companies to optimize their control surfaces for specific requirements and use cases.
When combined with Magellan SDN Orchestrator, which is used to manage video routing and distribution, master control operations can be performed entirely in the IP domain and can control multiple Versio instances.
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice
Broadcast I/O | |
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IP Inputs | 2 Inputs SMPTE ST 2022-6 2 Inputs MPEG2 TS, H.264 or MPEG2 video |
IP Outputs | 1 Output SMPTE ST 2022-6 1 Output MPEG2 TS, H.264 or MPEG2 video Additional options configurable |
HD-SDI Inputs | 2 Inputs via HD-BNC (hybrid only) |
HD-SDI Outputs | 2 Outputs via HD-BNC (hybrid only) — video configurable |
Uncompressed Input to Output Latency | Up to 15 Frames (preliminary) |
HD-SDI Embedded Audio In | 16 AES per channel |
HD-SDI Embedded Audio Out | 16 AES per channel |
Video Formats | 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p |
Scan Rates (fps) | 60, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 |
Audio Format (uncompressed) | PCM (16, 20, 24 bit, 48 KHz) — SMPTE ST 2022-6 & HD SDI |
Aspect Ratios | 16:9 4:3 |
Aspect Ratio Conversion | Up/down/cross conversion support AFD aspect ratio conversion Port-based aspect ratio conversion User-based aspect ratio conversion |
Closed Captioning | EIA-608, EIA708: from file (SCC, STL, PAC, etc.), from media, live (EEG iCap), cross convert OP-42, OP-47: from file (SCC, STL, PAC, etc.), from media, Cross convert |
Genlock (Ref In) | |
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Standard | SMPTE ST 2059-2 (PTP) |
Audio Processing | |
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Channels and Formats | 8 pairs embedded per I/O channel (4 pairs if using 24-bit PCM with SD video) |
Processing and Storage | 16, 20, or 24-bit PCM, 48kHz |
Compressed Audio | Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby E pass-through |
Watermarking | Nielsen |
Loudness Correction | Linear Acoustics AERO |
VANC PROCESSING | |
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AFD | Pass-through or ARC |
SCTE | SCTE-104 (SMPTE ST 2022-6 and SDI I/O) Insertion SCTE-35 (MPEG TS I/O) Insertion |
SD Video Compression Specification | ||
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Compression | Profile | Resolution and Frame Rate |
MPEG-2 l-frame — 4 to 15 Mb/s | 4:2:0 | 525 @ 29.97 fps 625 @ 25 fps |
MPEG-2 l-frame — 10 to 50 M/s | 4:2:2 | 525 @ 29.97 fps 625 @ 25 fps |
MPEG-2 Long GOP — 4 to 15 Mb/s | 4:2:0 | 525 @ 29.97 fps 625 @ 25 fps |
MPEG-2 Long GOP — 10 to 50 Mb/s | 4:2:2 | 525 @ 29.97 fps 625 @ 25 fps |
IMX — 30, 40, and 50 Mb/s | 525 @ 29.97 fps 625 @ 25 fps |
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DVCPRO — 25 and 50 Mb/s | 525 @ 29.97 fps 625 @ 25 fps |
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DVCAM * — 25 Mb/s | 625 @ 25 fps | |
H.264 — 1 to 15 Mb/s | 525 @ 29.97 fps 625 @ 25 fps |
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* DVCPRO25 is the same as DVCAM in 525 @ 29.97 fps. |
HD Video Compression Specification | ||
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Compression | Profile | Resolution and Frame Rate |
MPEG-2 l-frame — 50, 80, and 100 Mb/s | 4:2:0 | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
MPEG-2 l-frame — 50, 70, 80, 100, 120, and 150 Mb/s | 4:2:2 | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
MPEG-2 Long GOP — 18, 25, 35, 50, 60, 70, and 80 Mb/s | 4:2:0 | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
MPEG-2 Long GOP — 25, 35, 50, 70, and 80 Mb/s | 4:2:2 | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
DVCPRO HD — 100 Mb/s | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
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XDCAM HD —35 Mb/s (not available in 720p) | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080i @ 25 fps |
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XDCAM HD422 — 50 Mb/s | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
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XDCAM EX — 35 Mb/s | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
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H.264 — 1 to 15 Mb/s | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
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DNxHD | 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps |
System Specification | |
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Processors | 2x Intel E5-2680v3 (2x 12 cores, 24 cores total) |
Memory | 8x 8GB (64 GB) DDR4-2133 CAS-15-15-15 (or optimal configuration based on server manufacturer) |
OS Drives | 2x 80 GB RAID 1 recommended |
Graphics Drives | 4x 240 GB SSD RAID 5 recommended |
Local Video — Optional | 4x 2TB 7.2K RPM RAID 5 recommended |
Management Networking | 1x 1 Gb/s management 1x 1 Gb/s control (automation) |
Video (Compressed — Optional) | 1x 1 Gb/s video |
Video (Uncompressed/SMPTE ST 2022-6 — Optional) | 1x 10 Gb/s video, Intel 82599 chipset |
Graphic Branding | |
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Bit Depth | 32 bit 24 bit graphics (RGB), 8 bit alpha |
Graphic Video Format | (Lossless compression) Custom sizing Up to 10 VIA video files running simultaneously VIA video files coverage up to 1x screen resolution |
Layouts | Maximum of 10 layouts loaded simultaneously Multiple individually controllable elements per layout |
Rolls and Crawls | Up to 4 rolls and/or crawls** Up to 1/3 screen coverage at one time** |
Clocks and Stills | No practical limit |
Screen Coverage | Up to 2x resolution** |
*Ray tracing and custom effects may be lost during import from third party 3D software solutions. ** Supported minimum standard. Limits may vary. |
DVE | |
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Quantity | Two 2D DVEs Two DVEs on screen simultaneously |
Sources | One active source per DVE at a time 2 internal video playback channels 1 internal video playback channel and 1 live input |
Control | User-defined templates Automation triggering of templates Template-defined position and motion control Template-defined crop and video resizing |
Manufacturer | Imagine Communications |
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