AmiNET500
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The AmiNET500 supports High Definition, H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) video streams. |
Summary
When combined with suitable middleware or application software, features such as time-shifting, pause and trick-play of live material, instant-record, and instant replay are supported.
Coupled with a suitable EPG application, the AmiNET500 allows scheduled record of two streams simultaneously. It can also provide RSTP streams to one or more other set-top boxes, such as the AmiNET103 or AmiNET110.
Usage Scenarios
When combined with suitable middleware or application software, features such as time-shifting, pause and trick-play of live material, instant-record, and instant replay are supported. Coupled with a suitable EPG application, the AmiNET500 allows scheduled record of up to two streams simultaneously. The AmiNET500 can also provide RTSP and multicast video streams to one or more other set top boxes, such as the AmiNET103 or AmiNET110.
Secondary Data Recording
The AmiNET500 records all closed caption and secondary language data along with the video - ensuring that these are available during replay.
On-Demand Services
Video-on-demand services provide an opportunity to substantially increase revenue. The AmiNET500 includes an RTSP Client to support the deployment of video-on-demand.
Push Content Support
Where the network bandwidth, or quality of service is insufficient for direct access to on-demand video streams, premium video content can be uploaded in non-real time to the AmiNET500 for subsequent playback with full trick-play support.
Non-Broadcast Applications
With the ability to store and output high quality audio and video presentations, the AmiNET500 is also suitable for nonbroadcast applications such as:
• Retail displays and kiosks
• Interactive information kiosks
• Exhibition video server
Record and Play-back Capability
The record and play-back capabilities of the AmiNET500 are comprehensive, and depend on the bit rate of the video streams, and the functionality provided by the middleware. Assuming the video streams are coded at a constant bit-rate of 4Mbits/sec, up to five streams can be read or written
simultaneously. Hence, the AmiNET500 can support all, or a sub-set of, the following simultaneous operations:
• Record two channels
• Output recorded material to one other STB via RTSP stream
• Time-shift the current live channel, with full trick play, or watch recorded material
Other combinations may be possible, depending on stream bandwidth and operations permitted by the middleware. Streams encoded at variable bit-rate may impose additional limits.
Installation
Installation requires an IP Connection (eg ADSL to Ethernet modem). Installer configuration is via on-screen display.
Content Security
As a condition of licensing, content owners frequently mandate that distribution networks implement conditional access and copy protection. AmiNET500 is compatible with a variety of smartcard-based and smartcard-less content protection & rights management software, allowing customers to choose the appropriate security to meet their needs.
Supported Middlewares
The AmiNET500 is supported by a range of IPTV middleware products - consult an Amino sales representative for the latest information.
Application Development
Amino software technology is based on open standards such as Linux and Java. Application developers for the AmiNET500 benefit from a Java API, providing full control of the PVR and
STB functions. Multi-cast Loader
The Amino Multi-cast server software ensures that any DHCPconfigured Amino set-top (such as the AmiNET500) connecting to the network, or powered-up, is rapidly and securely loaded with the latest signed software image authorised by the service provider. The multi-cast loader is installed on a Linux PC at the head-end, and transmits the software image in a continuous carousel, ensuring rapid start-up regardless of the number of set-tops in the system. Available under a separate license
agreement.
Applications
• Scheduled Record and Playback Multicast TV via EPG
• Pause, Instant Record, and Instant-Replay Multicast TV
• Full trick-play of recorded/paused material
• Simultaneous recording of up to 2 multicast channels
• Output RTSP streams for one or more other STBs
• Records closed caption and secondary audio data
Main Features
• 80GB Hard drive for approximately 40 hours of storage
• Flexible audio and video output:
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Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video (YPrPb)
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Stereo Audio, Dolby 5.1 (Electrical SP-DIF)
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RF output (US ch. 3 or 4), and loop-through
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4:3 and 16:9 formats
• IR remote control
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Combines Set-Top and TV command functions
• USB 1.1
• MPEG1 & 2 MP@ML
• MPEG2 video decode with picture in graphics technology
• Video Protocols
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Multicast IPTV (IGMP control)
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Video on Demand (RTSP control)
• Cost-effective management and maintenance
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Key-protected, scalable multicast software upgrade
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Remote Management via network
• Macrovision Copy Protection
Optional Features
• IR Keyboard
• Conditional Access with smartcard or smartcard-less systems
Detailed Specification
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