Electra®

1000 Multichannel MPEG-2 VBR Encoder

• Advanced MPEG-2 MP@ML video With thousands of Harmonic encoders delivering video to tens of millions of viewers around
HIGHLIGHTS

compression
• Multi-pass LookAhead VBR encoding
• Analog and digital audio/video inputs
• ENRGY integrated noise reduction
•Motion compensated temporal filtering
(MCTF)
• Impulse noise reduction
• Non-linear spatial filtering
• Edge adaptive texture filtering
• Noise level estimation
• Border processing
• DiviTrackIP statistical multiplexing
the world, Harmonic is a recognized leader in advanced digital video solutions. The Electra® 1000
Multichannel MPEG-2 VBR Encoder builds upon Harmonic’s video compression expertise, reliability,
service and support to provide a high-density encoding solution with outstanding performance and
video quality.
The Electra 1000 optimizes compression efficiency with up to four variable bit-rate (VBR) encoders
and ten stereo audio pairs in a single rack-unit (1-RU) chassis that is managed through Harmonic’s
NMX Digital Service Manager™. Using the Electra 1000, service providers can more effectively launch
digital video services while minimizing capital and operating expenses.
With its standard IP interfaces, the Electra 1000 can be easily incorporated in Harmonic’s DiviTrackIP™
closed-loop statistical multiplexing solution. DiviTrackIP provides significant operational advantages
and cost benefits by connecting encoders and multiplexers via a switched IP network rather than
port-to-port ASI interconnects. As a result, any encoder anywhere in the network can efficiently be
part of any multiplex, essentially creating a “virtual headend.”

• Supports SCTE104 DPI triggering

• Native 100/1000 BaseT IP outputs

• Up to ten stereo or twenty mono audio

channels

• Native MPEG-1 Layer II, AC-3, AAC and

aacPlus audio encoding (stereo/mono)
• Uncompromising Performance- For service
providers desiring the highest-quality
picture, the Electra 1000 blends the latest
video compression algorithms with state-of-
the-art pre-processing to create exceptional
broadcast-quality video services. ENRGY™
integrated noise reduction, based on
MCTF and other advanced filters, improves
compression at low bit-rates by removing
noise while maintaining picture sharpness.
And, LookAhead multi-pass analysis
determines the complexity of each video frame
in advance and helps optimize compression.
• Robust analog interfaces - The Electra 1000’s
video and audio inputs are designed to
accommodate the full range of source quality.
By removing spurious noise from the source
signal during the analog-to-digital conversion,
the Electra 1000 encoder further enhances the
quality of digital services.
• Space and energy efficiency - Supporting up to
four video and ten stereo channels in a 1-RU
chassis, the Electra 1000’s compact footprint
conserves rack space, allowing operators to
deploy or expand digital services without
sacrificing valuable headend real estate. And,
low power consumption improves cooling
efficiency and reduces utility bills.
• Support for all-IP infrastructure - The Electra
1000’s native IP interface makes it easy to
leverage the flexibility, scalability and cost-
effectiveness of all-IP video transport solutions.

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Electra®
1000 Multichannel MPEG-2 VBR Encoder

Video Specifications Inputs and Outputs

Video Processing LookAhead multi-pass processing Video Inputs Up to 4 channels analog composite or
Video Input Filtering Impulse noise reduction serial digital component PAL or NTSC
Motion compensated temporal filter Audio Inputs 2 to 10 stereo pairs
Edge adaptive texture filter Digital (AES3/EBU or S/PDIF)
Non-linear spatial filter Analog (balanced/unbalanced)
Noise level estimation Video and Audio Outputs IP (redundant 100/1000
Aspect Ratios 4:3 and 16:9 BaseT connectors)
Vertical Resolutions 576 (PAL), 480 (NTSC)
Horizontal Resolutions 720, 704, 640, 544, 528, 480, 352
System Management
Encoding Bit-Rate 4:2:0 0.3 to 15 Mbps (VBR)
NMX Digital Service Manager
VBI Support WINK, NABTS, WST (Teletext),
Inverted WST, WSS, VPS, AFD, Front Panel Control
mVITC, AMOL
Closed Captioning ATSC Line 21 CC (EIA-608), XDS, DTVCC
(External EIA-708), DiviCom Line 21 CC,
Power
DVS-157 (GI) CC, ITU-R B0.1294 CC, Input Voltage Range 85-132 VAC or 170-264 VAC
SAUD CC, DMV1 CC, DVS-157 + SAUD CC 42-60 VDC

Digital Program Insertion (DPI) SCTE35 Line Frequency 47-63 Hz

Typical Consumption 47 W per channel

Audio Specifications
Audio Formats MPEG Layer II
Environmental
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Cooling 9 fans; air flow front to side
Analog Digitizing Resolution 24 bits Operating Temperature Range 0º to +50º C
Analog Input-Level Adjustments 0 to +20 dBU in .5 dBU steps +32º to +122º F

Operating Modes Mono, dual channel, stereo, joint stereo Storage Temperature Range -20º to +80º C
-4º to +176º F
Encoding Bit-Rate MPEG Audio Layer II: 56 to 384 kbps
Dolby Digital (AC-3): 56 to 448 kbps Operating Humidity < 95% non-condensing
AAC: 32 to 384 kbps Electromagnetic Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A
aacPlus: 16 to 128 kbps CE Mark (EN 55022 Class A and
Sampling Frequencies 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz EN 50082-1:1997)

THD + Noise sampling < 0.05% at 1 kHz with 48 kHz Safety UL 1950 and cUL C22.2#950
EN 60950
Frequency Response < 3 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 19” x 1.75” x 24”
48.26 cm x 4.45 cm x 60.69 cm
Weight 24 lbs
11 kg

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