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Soloist 4111
High definition and standard definition MPEG Media Server and network appliance
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The Soloist 4111 is a digital media server for AVC/H.264 and MPEG 2 high definition and standard definition file playback. Whatever your source, the Soloist 4111 can automatically scale the content to match your output target up to full HD 1920x1080, 60Hz progressive for outstanding playback with multi-channel Dolby Digital AC-3 audio. The media can easily be loaded, managed and scheduled for playout using the included mediaControl software for PCs, Mac and most Linux systems.

Any number of Soloist 4111 players can be easily networked together for reliable, frame-accurate, multi-channel synchronised playback of HD digital media. The perfect solution for demanding professional AV applications such as stereo-3D and ultra-wide, multiple projector displays. More info.

Benefits

Play AVC/H.264 MPEG-2 HD: Step up to stunning playback of high definition AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2 media.

Automatically Scale SD to HD: Play both SD and HD content with the same server which automatically sizes video with advanced scalar algorithms to the desired output resolution up to 1080p60.

Control Playout: The Soloist 4111 includes a built in command interface and scheduler that can play a list of files and loop indefinitely.

Sound Professional: The Soloist 4111 features multi-channel Dobly Digital AC-3 audio up to 5.1 channels on S/PDIF for crystal clear sound.

Manage Content: The included mediaControl application lets you manage media and schedules on the server while controlling the playout.

Small form-factor: Occupies just 1U height of valuable 19" rack space.

Specifications and operating requirements

Video
  • Video Outputs: One decode configurable to DVI-I, S-Video (4-pin mini-DIN YC), Composite (BNC). Cable required for VGA and RGBHV.
  • Error concealment and de-blocking filter.
  • Video aspect format: 4x3 or 16x9
  • Back to back frame accurate playback from same output port.
  • Selectable video output resolutions: PAL, NTSC, 640x350x85, 640x400x85, 640x480x60-85, 720x400x85, 800x600x56-85, 848x480x60, 1024x768x43-85, 1152x864x75, 1280x768x60-85, 1280x960x60-85, 1280x1024x60-85, 1360x768x60, 1400x1050x60-85, 1600x1200x60, 1920x1200x60, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080i60, 1080p60.


    Standard Definition (SD) Decode
  • Maximum bit rate: 15Mbps
  • MPEG 1
  • MPEG 2 SD MP@ML, Full D1. NTSC, PAL B, G.
  • MPEG 4.2 ASP@L5, Full D1. Rectangular shape video decoding up to 1280x720p30 resolution, support for B Pictures, data partitioning and error resiliency. No global motion compensation.
  • MPEG 4.10 (AVC/H.264) BP@L3 up to 720x480p30 or 720x576p25 resolution, including FMO and ASO.

    High Definition (HD) Decode
  • Maximum bit rate: 40Mbps
  • MPEG - 2 MP@HL up to 1920x1080i60 or 1280X720p60 resolution.
  • MPEG - 4.10 (AVC/H.264) MP@L4.1 and HP@L4.1 up to 1920x1080p24 or 1280x720p60 resolution.
  • WMV9 MP@HL up to 1280x720p30 or 1920x1080p24 resolution.

    Audio
  • Audio Outputs:simultaneous S/PDIF digital audio (RCA female) unbalanced analog stereo audio (1/8" female). Digital audio PCM at 16, 20 and 24Kbps up to 5.1 channels
  • Dolby Digital AC-3: Bit rates up to 640kbps. Sample rates of 32, 44.1 and 48KHz. Multi-channel up to 5.1 on S/PDIF and downmix to 2 channel Dolby Pro Logic.
  • MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 Layer I, II and III (MP3) 2.0: Bit rates up to 448kbps (Layer I), 384kbps (Layer II) or 320kbps (Layer III). Sample rates of 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48KHz. Single channel, dual channel, joint stereo and stereo modes.
  • AAC-LC MPEG-2 and MPEG-4: Bit rates up to 384kbps. Sample rates of 7.35, 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48KHz.
  • WMA9@L3 2.0 bit rates up to 192Kbps CBR or up to 360Kbps VBR. WMA9 Pro@M2 5.1 bit rates up to 768Kbps (CBR and VBR). Sample rates of 44.1, 48 and 96KHz.
  • System
  • Storage: 300GB internal provides up to 40 hours at 10Mbps.
  • Embedded Linux real time operating system.
  • Power: 70-240VAC 50-60Hz
  • Size: 1U rack-mount chassis. 19" wide, 10" deep, 1.75" tall
  • Weight: 8lbs, 3.6Kg
  • Environmental: Active cooling fans. 0 to 90 Degrees Fahrenheit, Less than 70% RH, Non-Condensing

    Communications and Control
  • Ethernet 10/100 (RJ-45) and GigE (RJ-45) Half Duplex, Full Duplex, Auto Negotiate
  • Ethernet Protocols: Telnet, FTP, Adtec command API.
  • Serial Communications: 2-RS232 (38400-115,200K, 8, 1 N)
  • Embedded Automation: List, Loop, Logging, Schedule logging.

    Front Panel
  • Keypad: Mode, Select, Enter, Escape, Up, Down, Left, Right
  • Blue Translucent LCD (20 characters by 2 rows)
  • Host Status LEDs Power, Alarm, Video, Multicast, Storage.

    mediaControl Application
  • mediaControl configuration and control application requires one of the following:

    Windows 2000 or XP or Linux computer: Intel or AMD 32 bit processor at 2 GHz; 512MB memory; 1024x768 32 Bit color capable graphics card; TCP/IP compatible computer network.

    Macintosh OS-X (10.2 or greater) computer: G4 32 bit processor at 1GHz, G5 64 bit processor (any); 512MB memory; 1024x768 32 Bit color capable graphics card; TCP/IP compatible computer network.

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    Note: Specifications subject to change without written notice.

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