DVS – passion for perfection

THE PRONTO FAMILY

THE BENCHMARK OF DISK RECORDERS

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THE PRONTO FAMILYthe benchmark of disk recorders

OPEN SYSTEMUse DVS digital disk recorders with your preferred editing system. Since the Pronto family is designed with an open architecture on a Windows® operating system, DVS disk recorders are compatible with the applications of other vendors and support all leading color correc-tion and editing systems.

MORE THAN 100 GRAPHIC FORMATSYou are using a wide variety of graphic formats in your workflow and want to use them adequately? All members of Pronto family of disk recorders support more than 100 graphic formats and offer extremely flexible content import options. Many formats may be imported in real time without causing delays.

THE PRONTO FAMILYTHE BENCHMARK OF DISK RECORDERSThe Pronto family of digital disk recorders combines powerful, reliable hardware with innovative software. Use the advanced Pronto3 and ProntoXway disk recorder systems to realize demanding, professional broadcast, post production and presentation projects. You are looking for a system that permits real-time image process-ing and supports optimum image quality with uncompressed formats from SD to 2K? The Pronto family of disk recorders offers the proper system for your requirements, allowing you to benefit from numerous features extending far beyond mere capturing and play-out.

Process both compressed and uncompressed SD, HD and 2K material in real time

Implement trouble-free VTR emulation

Gain maximum flexibility for importing content, with more than 100 supported graphic formats

Use the numerous editing and conforming features

Realize large-screen projections with the multi-device feature

Broadcast SD parallel to HD (ProntoXway)

Control two video channels independently (ProntoXway)

Capture and edit content simultaneously (ProntoXway)

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VTR recording with the Pronto family of disk recorders

SD/HD/2K Video(dual-link HD-SDI/DVI)

SD/HD/2K Video(dual-link HD-SDI/DVI)

SD/HD/2K Video(dual-link HD-SDI/DVI)

2K/4K Projector

2K/4K Projector

2K/4K Projector

RS-422Sync

RS-422Sync

MULTI-DEVICE PRESENTATION

External Drive VFX Workstation

Film Scanner

Video Sources

Video (dual-link HD-SDI/DVI)SD/HD/2K/4K

Data Sources

Data (Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet)

DVS-SAN

HD VTR

Telecine

HD CameraPronto3 or ProntoXway

Pronto3 or ProntoXway

Pronto3 or ProntoXway

CLIPSTER®

Comfortable cropping

THE PRONTO FAMILYthe benchmark of disk recorders

VTR EMULATIONYou want to reduce time, costs and effort in your VTR workflow? The Pronto family of digital disk recorders offers you trouble-free VTR emulation without changing your workflow. Quickly and accurately jump to the required position in your image material. Digital data transmission increases the effec-tiveness of your post production workflow by avoiding frequent tape changes and wear of video tapes and tape machines. Thanks to standardized IT interfaces and formats, the Pronto family integrates easily into tapeless workflows.

LARGE-SCREEN PROJECTIONYou need perfect video quality without compression artifacts for a proper staging of concerts and exhibition presentations on large screens? With Pronto technology, DVS is offering you the perfect solution. Particularly on large screens, playing uncompressed material gives you an impressive image quality, significantly exceeding that of

SPYCER®

You are looking for a particular sequence of images, or you need to change your clips‘ metadata? With DVS‘s Spycer® data management software, the Pronto family comes equipped with extensive media management features. With this innovative software, searching for and processing images and image sequences is not a problem any more. Spycer® is also capable of handling metadata.

EDITING AND CONFORMINGDirect editing of recorded content? The Pronto family offers numerous options for editing image material. Compile the desired image sequences with easy-to-use conform-ing tools. Use your EDL to control batch cap-turing and generate the appropriate content for your projects. Use the convenient editing features to generate your perfect timeline as a playlist. Design transitions either as hard cuts, or use various wipers or cross fades for the best result. An extremely user-friendly GUI makes these features easy to apply.

systems using compressed images. Use the DVS multi-device mode to fill extremely large screens by synchronizing any number of Pronto disk recorders operated by a single RS-422 controller. Use DVS disk recorders to screen precisely the right images for a successful perfor-mance.

Integrated data management with Spycer®

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The intuitive GUI of Pronto3

THE PRONTO FAMILYthe benchmark of disk recorders

Process both compressed and uncompressed SD, HD and 2K material in real time

Implement trouble-free VTR emulation

Gain maximum flexibility for importing content, with more than 100 supported graphic formats

Use the numerous editing and conforming features

Realize large-screen projections with the multi-device feature

Pronto3THE ULTIMATE F ILE-BASED HD AND 2K DISK RECORDERPronto3 is the ideal disk recorder for realiz-ing your broadcasting, film or presentation projects. Pronto3 allows you to use both com-pressed and uncompressed SD and HD data in YUV 4:2:2. The extensive feature range provides convenient and quick data process-ing in real time.

CUSTOM OPTIONSCustomize the Pronto3 for your needs by selecting precisely the right options for your workflow. Provide suitable interfaces, im-age formats and color depths to perfectly integrate the Pronto3 into your application environment. Be it real-time 2K, dual link, or video rastering – the Pronto3 has everything you need from a high-end disk recorder.

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External Drive

ProntoXway

HD/2K Film Camera

Video Sources

Multi-channel video input

(HD-SDI/DVI)

Data Sources

Data (Fibre Channel/Ethernet)

DVS-SAN

ProntoXway provides two independent video channels in one box

MULTIPLE CHANNEL PLAY-OUT

Multi-channel video output

(HD-SDI/DVI)

HD VTR

ProntoXwaythe multi-channel disk recorder

ProntoXwayTHE MULTI -CHANNEL DISK RECORDERTake the quality of your broadcast workflow one step further. The ProntoXway makes you perfectly prepared for the migration from SDTV to HDTV. With its capability of playing out uncompressed SD and HD content, this member of the Pronto family is ideally equipped for the requirements of digital broadcasting. The ProntoXway offers you two independent pairs of video channels in one unit.

TWO DISK RECORDERS IN ONE UNITYou need two separate disk recorders in your workflow? ProntoXway offers you the functionality of two disk recorders in one box. Indepen-dently control the two ProntoXway channels to implement workflows requiring two disk recorders on only one system. When realizing projections, you may use the ProntoXway to control an independent projector with each channel, with identical or different contents.

S IMULTANEOUS EDITING AND CAPTURINGYou need your post production workflow to be fast and trouble-free? Use ProntoXway to save valuable time by starting the color correction and editing processes with the Telecine transfer still going on. While one channel is still capturing the data, you may use the second channel to access the stored material and start processing.

INDEPENDENT VIDEO CHANNELSYour workflow requires two independently controlled video channels? ProntoXway allows you to access the same material with two pairs of video channels independently for separate, simultaneous or delayed play-out. ProntoXway is also capable of simultaneous recording and play-out.

Functionality of two disk recorders in one box

Independent control of two video channels

Simultaneous capturing and content editing

The complete features of Pronto3

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THE PRONTO FAMILYthe benchmark of disk recorders

>>>KEY FEATURES

* available as an option.

Pronto3 and ProntoXway Capture and play-out of digital video and audio VTR emulation with full RS-422 initiator and target mode Video and audio is stored NTFS Windows® file system in ordinary files

Up to 4.8 TB real-time storage in one 4U chassis Multi-device mode for simultaneous and frame accurate control of multiple Pronto3 or ProntoXway

Support of digital audio (AES/EBU), embedded audio and ancillary data, including timecode and keycode

24p material with 3:2 pull-down on play-out and pull-down removal on record

Backup with any standard backup tool Autoconforming and editing with transitions and speed effects

Finalizing (export to a new clip) and importing, e.g. WM3, QuickTime®

Autoconform, transitions and speed effects will be rendered Easy data management with Spycer®

Multi-channel play-out or capture of uncompressed video material (ProntoXway only)

TECHNICAL SPECIF ICATIONS File formats: DPX 10/12/16, Cineon®, BMP, TIFF 8/12/16, YUV, 8/16, TGA, QuickTime®, WAV, AIFF DVI and analog RGB output RS-422 in & out Analog stereo output to monitor audio 1000 Base-T (gigabit ethernet)

OPERATION MODES Pronto3 ProntoXwayAutoconforming with rendering + +VTR emulation + +DVI and analog RGB output + +RS-422 in & out + +

OPTIONS Synchronization of two or more disk recorders for stereo and other multi- +* + device applications Variable frame rate capture from VTR +* +*Customized video rasters +* +*Capture and play of close caption information

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'Slow PAL' capture and play +* +*Storage upgrade +* +*SAN-interface +* +*Dual link + 1080p /60 +* +*2K +* +*12 bit 4K non real time +* +*

FEATURE OVERVIEW EDITING Creating playlists in a timeline + +Mixed resolution + +Media management (Spycer®) + +Import of CLIPSTER® project files + +Finalize (export to a new clip) + +

VIDEO I/O Pronto3 ProntoXway Single link (SD/HD SDI) + +Dual link (SD/HD SDI) +* +*Number of independent video channels 1 28/10/12 bit video +/+/+* +/+/+*Multi-device mode +* +

AUDIO/LTC PER VIDEO CHANNEL Embedded 16 16AES/EBU 16 824bit/ 48 kHz + +LTC 1 1

CHASSIS (STORAGE) Uses NTFS Windows® file system + +1 x 4U Pronto3 or ProntoXway-SAN (0 GB local storage)

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1 x 4U Pronto3 or ProntoXway – from 1100 to 4800 GB

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RAID-0 +RAID-5 +

SD Pronto3 ProntoXway 525i/59.94 720 x 486 (D1) + +625i/25 720 x 576 (D1) + +625i/24 720 x 576 'Slow PAL'* + +

HD 1280 x 720p /23.98/24/25/29.9/30 + +1280 x 720p /50/59.94/60 + + (1 channel) 1920 x 1035i /29.97/30 + +1920 x 1080i /23.98/24/25/29.97/30 + +1920 x 1080psF /23.98/24/25/29.97/30 + +1920 x 1080p /23.98/24/25/29.97/30 + +1920 x 1080p 50/59.94/60 +* +* (1 channel)

HSDL 2048 x 1556psF /14.99/15/19.98/20 +* +*4096 x 3112psF /5 +* +*

2K 2048 x 1080i/p /23.98/24 +* +*2048 x 1556psF /23.98/24 +* +* (1 channel) 2048 x 1556p /23.98/24 +* +* (1 channel)

VIDEO FORMATSKEY FEATURES

SERVICE

Competent service for each product is integral to the DVS philosophy. The service engineers in our support team consider first-class, pro-fessional customer service their first priority.

DVS offers you optimum support and ser-vice, with service packages tailored to your individual needs. Our service team is capable of assisting you on-site or performing ser-vices quickly and reliably via remote control. We also have a service website and detailed technical documentation to provide you with current updates, upgrades, and relevant in-formation.

Our services reflect the quality of our prod-ucts: Our customers benefit from individual support and reliable service.

Our ser vice team is available to you at ser vice @dvs.de

TRAINING

Learn in depth about the applications of your new DVS product! With our comprehensive training program, we’re offering you the op-portunity of becoming completely at home with your DVS equipment. We’re also happy to support you with the implementation and setup of the product.

The authorized DVS Education Center of-fers individual training programs on-site and is ready to assist you with relevant informa-tion on each workflow. We’d also be happy to welcome you at the DVS headquarters for a hands-on training session with your new equipment. You will receive concise training courses for the various product updates, al-lowing you to immediately familiarize yourself with new developments in DVS products.

This way you will always be up to date and ready to benefit from our latest product de-velopments. Our professional training cours-es provide you with detailed knowledge to make the most of your equipment.

Ask about our training packages at t ra ining@dvs.de

CONTACT

DVS Digital Video Systems AGKrepenstr. 830165 HannoverGermany

Phone: +49 511 67 80 70Fax: +49 511 37 19 74www.dvs.desales@dvs.de

DVS Digital Video, Inc.300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 102Burbank, CA 91502USA

Phone: +1 818 846 3600Fax: +1 818 846 3648www.dvsus.cominfo@dvsus.com

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