Harris Corporation On Demand For SD/HD Broadcast Products

Harris Corporation has recently received orders from three leading Lebanese broadcasters — Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI), National Broadcasting Network (NBN) and Future TV — for its standard definition/high definition (SD/HD) broadcast products.
These sales were secured by the Harris reseller in Lebanon, ORBINET.
"Our business continues to thrive in the Middle East, particularly for our NEXIO servers and Inscriber graphics products," said Dave Dougall, vice president of sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for the Harris Broadcast Communications Division. "Our recent SD/HD sales wins in Lebanon underscore the success of our approach to provide locally based, Arabic-speaking engineers to support customers at a time of flux and trepidation as their businesses evolve. In addition, we continue to deliver robust, flexible and scalable solutions, using the latest SD/HD technology developments, to meet the ever-growing needs of our worldwide customers."
LBCI, one the most popular channels in the Middle East, ordered an upgrade for its existing H-Class ADC Playout Automation system as well as two Inscriber RTX graphics systems and an Integrator 96x64 routing matrix as part of an upgrade to launch new channels to the regional market. All the Harris equipment at LBCI is SD/HD-compliant, allowing for easy transition to HD as LBCI’s business model develops.
NBN, a leading 24-hour general entertainment station in Lebanon, selected the Harris NEXIO XS SD/HD server platform for a new master control room (MCR). This installation also includes a Harris IconMaster master control and branding system, a Harris Integrator routing matrix, a range of 6800+ series modular products, Videotek VTM Series test and measurement consoles and a Videotek SDC-101 colour corrector. This MCR installation was handled as a complete turnkey project by ORBINET and included design, installation, commissioning and training services.
Lebanon-based satellite channel Future TV chose Harris equipment as part of its launch of a new 24-hour all-news satellite channel dedicated to the Middle East. Future TV selected a 32x32 Integrator routing matrix, 6800+ series modular products, 10 X75 multiple-path converter/synchronizers and Harris clocks.
Designed on a seamless codec model, the NEXIO XS server enables back-to-back playout of multiple formats on every channel, and is able to encompass new codecs the moment they become available. It provides an extensive range of I/O types, integrated applications support and encode options, including Long GOP MPEG2 at SD and HD resolutions, DV25, DV50 and IMX. Front-panel access to boot and media drives, as well as USB and IEEE-1394 (FireWire) ports, makes NEXIO XS easier to use and service than other available options.
The ADC Playout Automation application is a premier production room tool for automated dubbing, content management, and program playout. Ideal for small- to mid-size broadcasters, the ADC Playout Automation application is capable of controlling a full range of devices, including all the latest integrated switchers and branding equipment, and the management of complex effects and playout tasks. Each pre-configured ADC can be customised to add air channels or device controls with the option of expansion as station needs grow.
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