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The world premiere of FULL 4K replay and slow-motion server by slomo.tv RED ARROW was at NAB Show in Las Vegas. With this new product the company once again sets new standards in slow-motion servers. RED ARROW offers 4 channels recording, 4 channels search and 2 channels playback with six 4K physical video ports – all in 4K 50p in a single 2RU enclosure.

It is the most powerful replay and slow-motion server in the world.

RED ARROW can also be used for 6-channel 4K 50p recording for non-linear editing.

Due to its 4 graphics ports RED ARROW allows 4 operators to work on one machine at the same time. For example, two operators work with configuration 662 (6 recording, 6 search and 2 replay channels), the other two with configuration 442 (4 recording, 4 search and 2 replay channels). While working simultaneously on one machine, each operator has its own display that can function as the main interface or in multiviewer mode.

The system interface has a built-in multiviewer that provides monitoring of input and output signals and search through 4 channels using one standard 1920x1080 monitor. Its SSD based array provides for storage of 266 hours 100 Mbit HD video. The built-in DMR™ SATA slots can accommodate nine (9) 3.5" SATA drives that can record 18 channels in ProRes 422 and 18 Proxy SD channels or 24 channels DVCPro HD with SD Proxy.

The RED ARROW can be operated as a stand-alone unit and, unlike others, does not need any additional s/w or hardware. In 3G or HD the RED ARROW can operate with 20 channels recording and replays, while providing 4 physical outputs!

In 3G/HD mode the server offers 20 channels of 3G. Unlike competing products, that offer maximum 4 channel recording + PRV and PGM typically in 6RU, RED ARROW is a true game changer in the field of high-end servers and offers functionalities never dreamed of before.

For integration with various production environments there are two 10 GbE interfaces.

To satisfy potential customers who want to have a professional broadcast class replays at a lower price we created a system which provides the same features as Simple R, but at a more affordable price. Arrow is a new family of products, which includes the Arrow 441, Arrow 442 and Arrow 662.

The main difference between Arrow and Simple R is the use of hard drives instead of SSD and slightly larger size - 2U instead of 1U for Simple R.

But there is a silver-lining:

• Advantage of using hard drives, is that it allows you to have a greater video storage capacity.
• By increasing the size of the chassis we were able to add a built-in DMR™ Trayless Toolless Rack for 3.5" SATA HDD, and now there is no need to connect an external USB drive for export of recorded material.

Especially for users with a limited budget, we have built into the server the ability to work with HDMI™ sources.

The system has two graphics port, which can be configured as:

• Main Interface
• MultiViewer or Game Analyzer.

The products of Arrow Series allow users to have practically all of the options available for servers Simple R.

To learn more about Arrow visit its product page on slomo.tv

On December 9, Broadcast Solutions GmbH held its highly publicized event in Bingen, Germany. The main theme of the day was video production in 4K.

The uniqueness of this event was that the participants were able to compare the work of 4K broadcast cameras shooting the same objects. The following 4K cameras participated in this "shoot-out": Grass Valley - LDX-86, Hitachi - SK-UHD4000, Ikegami – a prototype of a second generation 4K UNICAM camera and Sony - HDC-4300.

SLOMO.TV demonstrated two servers for working with 4K 50p: The company flagship - BlackJack 4K, and a completely new system - Arrow 4K.

For the entire Arrow product line with its distinguished short 2U chassis format this was a 2015 premiere. As a junior member of the company's 4K line, Arrow 4K possesses unique features unavailable in servers of other manufacturers. In particular, the server supports simultaneous recording of 2 channels 4K50p/4K60p, search on 2 channels and playback of 2 channels. Also it should be noted that Arrow 4K is the most affordable 4K replay server in the world.

The BlackJack 4K shown at the event is also a unique system. It supports 3 recording channels 4K, search on 3 channels and playback of 3 channels simultaneously.

All slomo.tv 4K servers have the following advantages:

• The use of a standard Full HD display for displaying the interface with built-in multiviewer. This eliminates the need of using several 4K / 4x3G SDI monitors.
• Support of all available transmission options: 4K50p/4K60p signals via 4 x 3G SDI - Quadrant transmission using 3G Level A / 3G Level B and SMPTE 425-3.
• The ability to create Quick Time ProRes full resolution files natively compatible with editing systems.
• SSD based subsystems, common to all slomo.tv servers.
• Ability to work in a network.

Designing Simple R servers, we assumed that they will be used in small productions and will not work in a network environment.

During the past three years Simple R from the little kid grew up to become a formidable player in broadcasting which can successfully compete with the big boys.

Simultaneously: 6 recording channels, 6 search channels and 2 playback channels; SSD video storage - 80 hours at 100 Mbit/sec.; built-in multiviewer and telestrator with Wacom Cintiq; support of 3 graphical interfaces with MultiSkin function; redundant power supply; AES/MADI audio; support of 3G 60P, 2X, 3X, 6X and HiMotion cameras. And all this in 1U and less than 6 kg.

Our Simple R servers are now used in competitions at all levels, including the World Championships, European, Asian Games, UEFA, the Davis Cup, etc. This this required that these "kids" will be part of the team. The new option "Transfer" provides the ability for exchanging clips and playlists between servers. This affordable option is very easy and convenient to use.

It helps broadcasters, which began with a Simple R 331 to grow and do serious productions, connecting Simple R`s into a common mechanism for replays.

videoReferee^® by slomo.tv is rightly considered to be the best sports video judging system. This is in part because the company can create these easy to operate specialized systems for different applications and conditions.

The new basketball judging system videoReferee^®-B met all major FIBA requirements: compliance with regulations, compactness, integration with scoreboard controller, the ability to display the video judging process on the secondary monitor and at a reasonable price.

The compact system supports 4 SD or HD cameras connected via the SDI or HDMI interface. It is based on the 2U short Arrow platform, which makes it easy to transport. The system provides HDD storage for 50 hours of HD broadcast quality video and can work with one or two monitors. Its multiskin function allows comfortable operation using a single monitor in a confined space.

The referee’s interface via HDMI™ output can be displayed on a big screen or provide a signal to TV broadcasters using HDMI to SDI converter. vR controllers are connected via USB interface.

Integration with scoreboard controllers for official game information, including timings is in accordance with FIBA requirements.

The 3.5" SATA trayless/toolles rack allows storing exported materials on standard 3.5" SATA drives.

5 videoReferee^®-B are now became an integral part of the games.of Lithuanian Basketball League - Lietuvos krepšinio lyga (LKL).

For many years now our instant replay systems are using remote console Control Z connected via RS-422. To meet customer requests for a flexible choice of connection interfaces the new version of controller allows to connect it to server via the following interfaces: Ethernet 10 / 100Mbit; USB 1.1 / 2.0; RS-232; RS-422. Type of interface is selected in configuration menu at the startup. The option to have sound when pressing the keys have also become available.

Control-Zx can use PoE and of course power from the USB.

In order to maintain compatibility with already installed systems, we did not change the controller connector. Connections to Ethernet or USB are done by simply selecting the appropriate adapter cable.

Another implemented feature is Cascading. Now using a special cable you can connect a second controller to the same system. The second controller can be Control Z/Zx or mini Control 6/10.

New controllers can be ordered right now.