Today's satellite operators and broadcasters require cost-effective solutions for independent HD content contribution and global newsgathering, as well as for event coverage and transmission. The need for advanced yet cost-effective compression and modulation techniques has become critical to facilitate a smooth migration from MPEG2 to H.264 compression, simplifying the distribution of HD digital feeds via satellite and IP networks.

Scopus Video Networks, soon to be acquired by Harmonic Inc., will address these challenges at the upcoming Satellite 2009. Specifically targeting satellite operators, broadcasters, and content providers, Scopus offers high-end, high-quality video contribution and distribution products and solutions addressing live event coverage, fixed and mobile contribution applications, and multi-site distribution solutions.

Scopus highlights include:

• Contribution: HD/SD content delivery offering H.264 and low latency for live event coverage, utilizing Scopus' cutting-edge encoding and reception platforms
• Distribution: Rich encoding and reception platforms utilizing open standard, DVB-S2, SD/HD H.264, and IP technologies

Products that will be on display include...
The Integrated Receiver Processor (IRP) platform combines a dense receiver that uses a variety of front ends, a dual decoder, a transport stream descrambler, and a powerful re-multiplexer. As a multiformat H.264 and MPEG-2 decoder, the IRP provides decoding for all video formats and resolutions in both standard and high definition. Its wide choice of input options ensures compatibility with all transmission media, and its density makes the receiver a smart and economical choice for professionals. As a descrambler, the IRP is an ideal solution for digital turnaround applications, featuring multiple front ends, multiple TS descrambling, and powerful re-multiplexing. Highlighted features are multiple DVB-S/S2, ASI, and GbE inputs; a variety of TS outputs including 2xASI and 2xGbE; two integrated DVB common interface modules that allow descrambling of two complete transport streams; regeneration of MPTS to multi-MPTS/SPTS; PID/service filtering with table regeneration; and more.

The versatile UE-9000 series provides a universal solution for current and future encoding needs by enabling a smooth migration from MPEG-2 to H.264 and allowing either, or both, formats to be transmitted concurrently over ASI and IP networks. The encoding family encompasses a powerful contribution toolset allowing it to drive leading-edge performance for time and quality-critical applications such as newsgathering and event coverage.