Introduction - Leightronix NET Series Manual

INTRODUCTION

The NET Series consists of three network managed video system controllers built
upon the popular LEIGHTRONIX "PRO" line. Each NET Series Controller provides
unattended, automatic control over a wide variety of video devices and includes a built-
in real time clock, video source control, video/audio switching control, and a
programmable database of events containing control instructions. When the Controller
"sees" a match between the current day and time and a programmed event, the event
is executed, typically starting a video source and switching video/audio signals.
Your LEIGHTRONIX NET Series Controller is designed to be used in a host of
different applications, including the following scenarios:
 A
P
UTOMATED ROGRAM
Throughout the cable television and broadcast industry NET Series Controllers
are used for automated program broadcasting. Common industry branches using
NET Series Controllers include full-power television (FPTV), low-power television
(LPTV), master-antenna television (MATV), public access, educational access,
government access, and leased access.
In addition, the NET Series Controllers are often used for private in-house
networks, as found in hospitals, hotel and resort channels, or corporate and
manufacturing communications channels. These institutions use their NET
Series Controllers to automatically feed programming or video signals such as
character generators to the desired channel at the proper time.
 U
P
NATTENDED
NET Series Controllers are well suited for use in satellite and network recording.
With a NET Series Controller, you are able to switch to the proper satellite at the
desired time in order to capture the programming you need for your operations.
NET Series Controllers may also be used for playback verification and program
archiving.
 T
E S
IMED VENT
NET Series Controllers are designed to accommodate complex switching tasks,
such as Syndex Switching, channel wild-card switching, and channel sharing.
This expands the flexibility of your channels and your programming opportunities.
Perform Syndex Switching by scheduling your Controller to switch syndicated
programming to only the channels with the corresponding syndication rights. Use
your Controller to switch a different satellite signal to a channel in a process
known as channel sharing or perform wild-card sharing by switching to any
available source on a channel.
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
2010-07-09
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