Category: New Zealand

Lilliput Electronics Release Latest 4K ULTRA HD Broadcast Monitors

As the Australian and New Zealand official distributor of Lilliput Electronics, The AVW Group is pleased to announce the release of the latest range of 4K and Ultra HD Broadcast Field Monitors from Lilliput Electronics

The BM Series of Ultra HD monitors are available in either a 23.8 Inch or 28 Inch size, with a steel housing for protection and operation. The BM Series pack a lot or hardware into an attractive package at a superior price-point, Including, 3G-SDI, HDMI and AV Inputs, a high contrast ration (1000:1) and battery pack options for extended remote operations.

For full specifications on either of the BM series monitors please follow the below link.

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The AES DA 2×6, six output AES/EBU distribution system follows in the footsteps of the RDDA 4×4 product and is ideal for distributing AES/EBU signals at sample rates of up to 192kHz and/or word clock around your facility providing transparent AES/EBU signal distribution.

The system provides one transformer balanced input and one isolated S/PDIF input, along with six transformer isolated outputs. Signal bypass is built-in with Input one bypassing to output one in case of a power outage. Local and remote signal monitoring detects loss of clock with active and failure front panel LED indicators and SPST alarm relay for remote monitoring. The AES DA 2×6 is equipped with one female XLR connector as its transformer balanced input and one isolated RCA connector for its S/PDIF input. The six transformer
balanced outputs use male XLR connectors.

The alarm SPDT alarm relay contacts are supplied on a plug-in euro-block connector. The AES DA 2×6 is powered by a surge protected internal power supply with a front panel power LED. A 9 volt DC universal switching power supply with domestic AC connector is included. International AC connectors are optional. The compact half rack form-factor allows the unit to be set on a desktop,mounted on a wall or two units may be rack mounted using the RA-1, Rack-Able mounting shelf.

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The AVW Group (Australia and New Zealand) is pleased to announce the company is now an authorised re-seller and integration partner for Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for IPTV has been integrated with AVW’s video / TV distribution platforms for commercial IPTV, broadcast, education, and hospitality Industries in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific.

VCAS for IPTV is the market leading digital TV security solution for pay-TV services over managed IP networks. VCAS for IPTV fully exploits the power and elegance of two-way broadband infrastructure to provide a superior level of secure multi-screen content for IP-STBs, IP-DVRs, and connected TVs. This certification further bolsters AVW’s IPTV, MATV, OTT, Streaming and VOD video distribution platforms that enable customers to take advantage of leading-edge technologies for more efficient deliver secure content.

AVW Australia sales manager Stefan Hunt comments, “We are seeing the content delivery space evolving so quickly, thus to stay ahead of the curve AVW is investing in qualifications and solutions that will keep our IPTV offerings technically relevant and in compliance with the latest Hollywood security requirements for premium content – well into the future.”

Background: The AVW Group (www.avwbroadcast.com.au) is an Engineering Solutions Provider and Equipment Supplier to the Broadcast/ Transmission, IPTV, Audio Visual and Communications verticals.

Verimatrix (www.verimatrix.com) specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. The award-winning and independently audited Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) and ViewRight® solutions enable cable, satellite, terrestrial, IPTV and OTT operators to cost-effectively extend their networks and enable new business models.

As part of the planned move of the Cook Street network centre to 2 Graham Street, AVW was contracted for the installation of a 4.0 meter transmit and receive Earth Station antenna, as well as two receive antennas for NZME’s new headquarters in the heart of the Auckland CBD.

This equipment will provide Ku-Band uplink, downlink and signal monitoring for NZME’s radio requirements, integrating with the existing network infrastructure. The project also involved supply of Newtec IP satellite modulators, IDC STAR pro audio receivers and Terrasat Block Upconverters.

The antennas were built at our East Tamaki office then delivered to NZME Central where using a crane, they were hoisted five stories onto the roof and into their final position.

New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) is NZ’s premier integrated media company, with a portfolio of market-leading newspaper, radio, digital and ecommerce brands that connect with 3.2 million people every month.

AVW Ltd are a specialist equipment supplier and engineering support company with a primary focus on engineering solutions and sales to the Radio & Television Broadcast, IPTV, MATV, Satellite and AV marketplaces. Our clients range from major Television / Radio Networks, Sporting, Entertainment and Government Enterprises through to privately run Technology Integrators.

TeleDelta HDS2900-4R

The TeleDelta HDS2900-4R platform is a space conscious 1RU modular solution, allowing operators to ingest their Digital TV channels onto an IP / IPTV network. The HDS2900-4R is a must for an IPTV headend.

The fixed input HDS2900-4R Series allows uses to ingest multiple DVB-T/T2 signal (8x DVB-T/T2 carriers) provides internal signal manipulation, PID adjustment, channel naming, LCN information and output as 32x SPTS UDP IP Multicast stream allowing an large number of downstream viewers..

Designed for IPTV head-ends, DVB-T head-ends and Broadcast facilities.

HDS2900 Key Features

• Ingest DVB-T/T2/ (HDS2900-3R/4R) S/S2 (HDS2900-5R) and DVB-C (HDS2900-7R) signal formats
• Ingest 8x DVB-T/T2 Carriers
• Internal Signal Manipulation (Tables, NIT, SIT, Names, LCNs etc.)
• IP (32x SPTS UDP Multicast) outputs
• Front Panel and web-based IP managment
• Compact 1RU chassis design

Common Applications

• IPTV / DVB-T Networks
• Hospitals, Universities
• Hotels and Resorts
• Broadcast Facility Play-out
• Live / Streaming Platforms
• Mining Camps
• Enterprise Deployments
• Retirement Villages
• Remote area communities

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The AVW Broadcast Group Sydney is pleased to announce their appointment as distributors for the Swedish company Cavena Image Products AB, a leading manufacturer of subtitling systems with a worldwide install base operating 24/7.

Cavena designs and distributes a wide range of state of the art subtitling solutions supporting free-lance subtitle translators up to multi-channel playout-centre applications. Cavena Image Products is headquartered outside Stockholm, designing, developing and building systems for all subtitling applications, supported by their own in-house R&D team and regional local distributors.

Cavena’s Asia Pacific operations are supported by a regional Cavena office based in Australia.
Their subtitling systems are language independent, they can be edited and transmitted in languages that include those more complex such as Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc. Cavena subtitling systems are built on standard computers (PC) and Windows operating systems. The systems are networked using TCP/IP.

Cavena stores one file per language in a proprietary file format. Cavena is also capable of converting to and from most other subtitle formats. Cavena has systems for all output formats including: In-vision (analogue and SDI format), Closed captions (Line 21 and Teletext), Digital platform formats (Digital Video Broadcast, DVB and manufacturer specified formats). The Cavena systems support SD and HD resolution and interface to most Station Automation and Traffic systems with new interfaces built to customer requirements.

Visit: http://www.cavena.se

AVW Broadcast has announced the appointment of John Walsh as Business Development – Broadcast, operating out of their Sydney Australia Offices.

John brings along extensive system application and industry experience whilst enjoying the excitement of representing a progressive broadcast solutions provider in AVW. His activities include the development of all forms of the media technology business, supported by the company’s technical capabilities and their well-established Radio, Television, IP and Transmission product portfolio.

Back in 1983 AVW started with a goal of providing quality and affordability in AV primarily with the installation of commercial AV for public spaces, education, entertainment and hospitality.  The increased demand for quality has meant that AVW has developed into a one stop shop for product diversity in the Audio, Video, Broadcast, RF Transmission and Production business areas.

AVW imports and distributes to business, end users, installers, OEM’s and resellers a comprehensive array of equipment covering a wide and varied selection of electronics.

The AVW Special Services Group (SSG) offers Engineering, Design, Management and Integration Services. With over 25 years of experience in the Audio/Visual, Broadcast and Communications fields AVW can offer the right skills and people for your project.

 

E7000A series cable and antenna analyzer is a perfect instrument for wireless and broadcasting base station. It covers 25MHz to 6100MHz frequency span and fits for the wireless communication and broadcasting market.

E7000A series provides 3 GHz spectrum analyzer option. The spectrum analyzer option can be configured as spectrum analyzer, interference analysis, power meter, and field strength meter. With the multi-functional capabilities, it eliminates the need to carry and learn multiple instruments.

E7000A series is integrated with cable&antenna analyzer and spectrum analyzer. Users can perform measurement for wireless and broadcasting base station installation, maintenance with only one instrument – E7000A series.

For more information and technical specifications, check out the E7000a product page!

The NTP Server Sentinel is a standalone “ready-to-run” GPS referenced NTP time server offering a complete solution for synchronizing the time across TCP/IP LANs using NTP. The NTP Server Sentinel combines a GPS receiver with an embedded web based controller and is configured and managed via a web browser.

The monitor and control web page displays date, time, locked satellite signal strength with multiple display features.The NTP Server Sentinel can handle multiple requests per second, making it the choice for providing accurate time information. It’s as simple as plugging the controller into the network, attaching the GPS receiver, configuring the unit and allowing any client to request highly accurate time. Additional features include; three separate GPS time referenced outputs: a user-configurable DPDT time sync relay, serial time code output (TC90 or TC89), and one pulse per second.

The NTP Server Sentinel is supplied with a Garmin GPS-18 receiver, which tracks up to 12 satellites. The GPS-18 can be positioned up to 100 feet away from the controller, using standard CAT5 cable. The controller may be desk mounted or up to three units may be mounted on our RA-1, single rack shelf. The controller is supplied with a domestic DC power supply.