Video Storm Netplay video multichannel encoder
Model VTX100
NetPlay AV allows you to distribute live
content protected HDMI content across your standard Ethernet home network.
This next generation technology will completely replace HDMI matrix switching,
delivering new features, flexibility, and an integrated user experience.
Video Storm Netplay streaming media players make your
installation headache free and give your customers access to more live, stored,
and cloud media than
anyone else.
VTX100 is the source encoder for the NetPlay Video
system. It allows you to add any HDMI source to your NetPlay video
system. Purchase 1 VTX100 for every 2 HDMI sources (dual channel encoder).
Thinking about installing a HDMI/HDBaseT matrix switch? Click here to see
why Netplay AV is better.
Netplay AV features
Live HDMI video streaming via any standard IP network.
- Live HDMI (HDCP) streaming over your local 100Mbps network
- Unlimited scalability. Build the exact solution
you need and add sources or TVs at any time (up to 1000 sources & TVs)
- One encoder per HDMI source (VTX100
is our NetPlay encoder solution)
- One decoder per TV (VRX020 is our NetPlay decoder
solution)
- IP cameras (h.264 or MJPEG) integrate directly
without needed to buy VTX100 (up to 1080p)
- Support for inexpensive 3rd party sources such as
HDHomeRun cable / terrestrial sources, and network video recorders
- Supports all video formats up to 1080p60 with optional 3D
- Supports all major audio formats (DTS, Dolby, AES, PCM, etc)
- Video automatically scaled and/or deinterlaced at each decoder
independantly
- TV never has to resync
- Every TV always receives the highest resolution
possible
- Best audio stream automatically selected or downmixed at each decoder
independantly
- Simulataeous support for multichannel and
stereo
- Play up to 6 streams at once on your TV (3x2 video grid)
- Fully sychronized customizable video wall support
(up to 32 displays)
- Stream live video directly to mobile devices
- Play any media files stored in NAS libraries via built in
XBMC on every VRX020
- Customized Digital Signage application for commercial
installations
- CEC, IR, and RS232 control
at each TV via VRX020
- Advanced Bluray codec for the highest video quality
- Install in well ventilated area
- Internet required for firmware updates
Demonstation videos
Videos showing basic and advanced features of our NetPlay
distribution system.
Encode capabilities
Each board supports 2 live HDMI source inputs
- Multi resolution encoding up to 1080p60
- 2 HDMI sources encoded at full resolution (up to
1080p60, optional 3d)
- Both HDMI sources also encoded at sub resolutions
- Allows support for performance limited mobile
devices, computers, or control systems as displays
- Allows streaming via the internet (watch your home
sources anywhere)
- Allows video mosaics (video grid arrays)
- All streams can be multicast or unicast via UDP or RTP
- Support for multiple encryption technologies (including HDCP)
- Support for multiple video codecs
- H.264 (Bluray) is our preferred Codec and supported
by all NetPlay devices
- Mpeg2 and MJPEG also supported for compatibilty with
other decoders
- JPEG stills supported for control systems
Audio capabilities
Each board includes a GHz DSP for audio transcoding.
- Audio streams automatically transcoded to provide support for all
decoder capabilities
- Each video stream will include both multichannel audio (if available)
and stereo audio
- Supports all major audio formats (DTS, Dolby, AES, PCM, etc)
Video quality enhancement
Each board includes one color processing engine for video quality enhancement.
- One of the highest quality video enhancement processors on the
market
- Adaptive local and global contrast improvement
- Intellegent color saturation maximization with flesh tone, grass
tone, and sky tone preservation
- Perceptual color mapping insures natural looking outputs
You have to see it to
believe it. Here are some comparison images.
Control options
VTX100 is controlled via TCP control socket protocol or by HTTP requests
(to internal web server). VTX100 also has internal web pages for setup and
debug.
USB expandability
VTX100 features a standard USB host port for expandability. Supported modules
USB storage.
Special NOTE:
We are continuously improving and adding capabilities to this product through new
internal and 3rd party software. All new features can be easily enabled
by running our web updater and then selecting the desired features through the
web config interface. Some features on the website may be work in
progress, and other new features may not be shown here. Here is the
latest NetPlay feature support matrix.
Unit includes:
- VTX100 enclosure includes 2 or 4 encoder channels (2
channels per board) with 1 year warranty
- 12V power supply with 30 day warranty
Specifications (per encoder board):
- 2 HDMI inputs
Autoconfigable resolution, up to 1080p60 or WUXGA
Digital audio support, including multichannel audio formats
HDCP copy protection to enable support for DRM content on
both inputs
- Audio
1 Analog stereo input via 3.5mm stereo jack
1 Analog stereo output via 3.5mm stereo jack
1
Digital audio output via OPTICAL
2 Digital audio inputs via
HDMI
- Network
RJ45 autosensing network jack, 100/1000 Mbps
DHCP or static IP addressing (DHCP preferred)
Configurable
host name and UUID
- USB
1 x USB 2.0 host ports
Built in support for
USB storage
- Power
12V/2A DC power
<20W
power per board when encoding
- IR
2 3.5mm IR outputs to control both sources
1 3.5mm IR output to control a display
- RS232
RS232
port via 3.5mm stereo jack
- Enclosure
Black steel rack mountable housing 17"
x 13" x 1.75" (1 RU)
Optional rack mount ears
1 or 2 encoder boards per enclosure
- Internal design
High speed
ARM processor, DSP processor, Color processor, GPU, and 3 1080p60 video encode/decode
engines
Linux operating system
Designed and
manufacture in the USA
VTX100 is only available through authorized dealers
Setup instructions
NetPlay Protocol manual (pdf document)
DUE TO RECENT DEMAND, WE ARE TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK.
Please email sales@video-storm.com if you would like to reserve unit(s).
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