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    • APPLICATION NOTES

    Application Notes
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    Reducing Transmission System Costs for Increased ROI Application Note —by John Wadle, (an_playout_06) File size: 1.7 MB, posted May 02 2013
    Redefining Master Control and Playout Systems for Broadcasting Application Note —by John Wadle, Ian Fletcher, (an_playout_05) File size: 1.0 MB, posted May 02 2013
    Playout With Monitoring - Thinking Inside The Box Application Note (an_playout_04) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Apr 01 2013
    Automating Graphics Application Note (an_playout_01) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Apr 01 2013
    Modernize Your Routing Application Note (an_infrastructure_02) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Apr 01 2013
    Automatic Card Reconfiguration Based on Audio Presence and Type Application Note (an_infrastructure_01) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Apr 01 2013
    Video Signal Path Management and Monitoring for MSOs Application Note —by François Gourvil, Sr. Product Manager - Monitoring and Control Systems, (GVB-1-0296A-EN-AN) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Dec 04 2014
    In the US, large cable operators and Telcos deploy sophisticated delivery systems in order to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. These markets are highly competitive and subscribers, and the operators, are keenly aware that freedom of choice is the rule. To help reduce subscriber churn, operators are obligated to install intricate network monitoring and management systems to maintain Quality of Experience for viewers and to reduce the operational expense associated with local service calls.
    Integrated Playout and Media Asset Management Application Note —by Ray Mann, John Mends, (GVB-1-0258B-EN-AN) File size: 807.2 KB, posted Mar 04 2019
    iTX from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is a robust integrated playout platform that handles a wide range of common tasks in a single, software-driven workflow, enabling an efficient and cost-effective way to professionally manage channel playout while remaining nimble for future expansion.

    • CASE STUDIES

    Case Studies
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    iTX Case Study: NOS Audiovisuais Looking to Grass Valley for Reliable and Scalable Integrated Playout Solution Case Study (GVB-1-0599B-EN-CS) File size: 785.4 KB, posted Mar 04 2019
    NOS Audiovisuais, Portugal
    www.nos.pt

    CHANNEL PARTNER: Ibertelco, Portugalwww.ibertelco.pt

    CHALLENGE: Expand playout channel count while ensuring future growth with an easy-to-learn, single vendor system.

    SOLUTION: iTX integrated playout was selected for its reliability and feature set.

    BENEFITS: A turnkey solution that can support future business opportunities as NOS continues its growth.

    • DATASHEETS

    Datasheets
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    iTX Appliance 2: 4K/HD/SD Dual/Single Channel Playout Platform Datasheet (GVB-2-0508D-EN-DS) File size: 416.7 KB, posted Aug 29 2019
    iTX Appliance 2 from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is a dual- or single-channel platform for iTX integrated playout offering advanced, real-time processing for exceptional video quality and robustness. The platform is designed to support 4K (using four HD-SDI inputs, four HD-SDI outputs) and IP playout with iTX license options, without requiring any changes to the hardware.
    Imagestore-Modular: Single Card, 3G/HD/SD Master Control and Branding Datasheet (GVB-1-0435A-EN-DS) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Nov 14 2014
    Imagestore-Modular from Grass Valley is a low cost, 3G/HD/SD modular master control and branding processor. It offers exceptional space and energy efficiency, with up to 10 channels in a 3 RU Densité frame.
    LGK-3901: 3G/HD/SD Channel Branding Processor Datasheet (GVB-1-0400B-EN-DS) File size: 769.7 KB, posted Mar 20 2017
    The Densité LGK-3901 from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is a low cost, modular channel branding processor, capable of inserting up to five layers of graphics into 3G/HD/SD. Three of the keying layers can be fed by internally stored still/animated graphics, and two layers are fed by external graphics devices. It also offers character generation, clock insertion, EAS support and audio clip/voiceover playout. The LGK- 3901 is ideal for pre-rendered graphics.
    DSK-3901: 3G/HD/SD Downstream Keyer Datasheet (GVB-1-0361B-EN-DS) File size: 708.4 KB, posted Jan 26 2017
    The Densité DSK-3901 from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is a low cost, modular downstream keyer, with two independent pairs of fill and key inputs. This 3G/HD/SD keyer is ideal for inserting two external character generator feeds over program video. Up to 10 channels of keying can be housed in a single 3 RU Densité 3 frame.
    iTX: 4K/HD/SD Integrated Playout with IP/SDI Flexibility & Advanced Workflow Automation Datasheet (GVB-1-0077G-EN-DS) File size: 4.5 MB, posted Feb 26 2019
    iTX integrated playout offers outstanding future readiness with full IP/SDI format flexibility, as well as 4K/HD/SD multiresolution support and exceptional scalability. It also delivers advanced, end-to-end workflow tools for a higher level of process automation.

    iTX from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, combines all the playout capabilities above with a proven track record, delivering more than 17.5 million hours of broadcast television each year. These channels range from national broadcasters and global brands to local stations, and they carry many of the biggest live events on television. With iTX, broadcasters are assured that commercial revenues are protected, while the costs of operation are minimized.

    • MANUALS

    Manuals
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    Vertigo XG and iTX Integration User Manual v2.10 (man vertigo xg and itx user man v2.10) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Oct 17 2016
    iTX System Administrator Guide v2.12 (Rev 6) (itx sys admin guide v2.12 rev 6) File size: 7.7 MB, posted Mar 20 2019
    iTX System Administrator Guide v2.10 (itx sys admin guide v2.10) File size: 7.5 MB, posted Oct 17 2016
    iTX System Administrator Guide v2.9 (itx sys admin guide v2.9) File size: 7.5 MB, posted Apr 26 2016
    iTX System Administrator Guide v2.8 (Rev 1.2) (itx sys admin guide v2.8 rev 1.2) File size: 9.1 MB, posted Jan 12 2016
    iTX System Administrator Guide v2.7 (Rev 1.2) (itx sys admin guide v2.7 rev 1.2) File size: 9.1 MB, posted Jan 12 2016
    iTX System Administrator Guide v2.6 (Rev 1.2) (itx sys admin guide v2.6 rev 1.2) File size: 9.1 MB, posted Jan 12 2016
    iTX System Administrator Guide v2.5 (Rev 1.2) (itx sys admin guide v2.5 rev 1.2) File size: 10.1 MB, posted Jan 12 2016
    iTX System Administrator Guide v2.4.10 (Rev 1.2) (itx sys admin guide v2.4.10 rev 1.6) File size: 9.6 MB, posted Jan 12 2016
    iTX Softel Inside Configuration and User Guide v2.12 (Rev 4) (itx softel user guide v2.12 rev 4) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Jan 29 2019
    iTX Softel Inside Configuration and User Guide v2.9 (Rev 1) (itx softel user guide v2.9 rev 1) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Nov 22 2016
    iTX Softel Inside Configuration and User Guide v2.8 (itx softel user guide v2.8) File size: 1.7 MB, posted Dec 07 2015
    iTX SmartClient System Administrator Guide v2.10 (itx smartcleint sys admin guide v2.10) File size: 787.8 KB, posted Apr 26 2016
    iTX SmartClient System Administrator Guide v2.9 (itx smartcleint sys admin guide v2.9) File size: 788.5 KB, posted Apr 26 2016
    iTX SmartClient System Administrator Guide v2.8 (itx smartcleint sys admin guide v2.8) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Jul 21 2015
    iTX SmartClient System Administrator Guide v2.7 (itx smartcleint sys admin guide v2.7 a) File size: 4.5 MB, posted Aug 07 2015
    iTX SmartClient System Administrator Guide v2.7 (itx smartcleint sys admin guide v2.7) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Jul 21 2015
    iTX SmartClient System Administrator Guide v2.6 (Rev 1.1) (itx smartcleint sys admin guide v2.6 rev 1.1) File size: 4.4 MB, posted Jan 25 2016
    iTX SmartClient System Administrator Guide v2.6 (itx smartcleint sys admin guide v2.6) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Mar 24 2015
    iTX SmartClient System Administrator Guide v2.4.10 (itx smartcleint sys admin guide v2.4.10) File size: 7.2 MB, posted Sep 01 2015
    iTX SmartClient Operator Manual v2.10 (itx smartclient oper v2.10) File size: 3.1 MB, posted Oct 17 2016
    iTX SmartClient Operator Manual v2.9 (itx smartclient oper v2.9) File size: 3.1 MB, posted Apr 26 2016
    iTX SmartClient Operator Manual v2.8 (itx smartclient oper v2.8) File size: 4.5 MB, posted Jan 21 2016
    iTX SmartClient Operator Manual v2.7 (itx smartclient oper v2.7) File size: 4.4 MB, posted Jul 07 2015
    iTX SmartClient Operator Manual v2.6 (itx smartclient oper v2.6) File size: 4.4 MB, posted Mar 24 2015
    iTX SmartClient Operator Manual v2.4 (itx smartclient oper v2.4) File size: 3.3 MB, posted Apr 2014
    iTX Output Server 2 Launch Guide v2.5 (itx output server 2 guide v2.5) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Apr 20 2015
    iTX Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide v2.12 (Rev 2) (itx output server 2 channel conf guide v2.12 rev 2) File size: 2.8 MB, posted Jun 04 2018
    iTX Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide v2.10 (itx output server 2 channel conf guide v2.10) File size: 2.6 MB, posted Oct 17 2016
    iTX Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide v2.9) (itx output server 2 channel conf guide v2.9) File size: 2.5 MB, posted Apr 26 2016
    iTX Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide v2.8 (Rev 1.2) (itx output server 2 channel conf guide v2.8 rev 1.2) File size: 3.3 MB, posted Jan 13 2016
    iTX Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide v2.7 (itx output server 2 channel conf guide v2.7) File size: 2.8 MB, posted Sep 09 2015
    iTX Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide v2.6 (itx output server 2 channel conf guide v2.6) File size: 1.6 MB, posted Oct 28 2015
    iTX Master Control User Guide v2.10 (itx master control user guide v2.10) File size: 1.8 MB, posted Oct 17 2016
    iTX Master Control User Guide v2.9 (itx master control user guide v2.9) File size: 1.8 MB, posted Apr 26 2016
    iTX Master Control User Guide v2.8 (itx master control user guide v2.8) File size: 3.3 MB, posted Dec 07 2015
    iTX Master Control User Guide v2.7 (itx master control user guide v2.7) File size: 3.3 MB, posted Jul 07 2015
    iTX Master Control User Guide v2.6 (itx master control user guide v2.6) File size: 3.4 MB, posted Mar 24 2015
    iTX Master Control User Guide v2.3 (itx master control user guide v2.3) File size: 1.6 MB, posted May 16 2013
    iTX Emergency Alert Service User Manual v2.10 (itx eas user man v2.10) File size: 803.6 KB, posted Oct 17 2016
    iTX Emergency Alert Service User Manual v2.6 (itx eas user man v2.6) File size: 1.5 MB, posted Mar 24 2015
    iTX Emergency Alert Service User Manual v2.3 (itx eas user man v2.3) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Dec 05 2012
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.12 (Rev 4) (itx desktop oper v2.12 rev 4) File size: 7.5 MB, posted Jun 04 2018
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.10 (Rev 2) (itx desktop oper v2.10 rev 2) File size: 7.2 MB, posted May 15 2017
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.9 (itx desktop oper v2.9) File size: 7.1 MB, posted Apr 26 2016
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.8 (itx desktop oper v2.8) File size: 9.8 MB, posted Dec 07 2015
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.7 (itx desktop oper v2.7) File size: 9.1 MB, posted Jul 07 2015
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.6 (Rev 1.2) (itx desktop oper v2.6 rev1.2) File size: 9.3 MB, posted Jan 28 2016
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.6 (itx desktop oper v2.6) File size: 7.0 MB, posted Oct 28 2015
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.5 (itx desktop oper v2.5) File size: 6.6 MB, posted Nov 2014
    iTX Desktop Operator Manual v2.4.10 (itx desktop oper v2.4.10) File size: 6.5 MB, posted Sep 01 2015
    iTX Delivery Manager Configuration and Setup Guide v2.9 (itx del man conf v2.9) File size: 1.8 MB, posted Apr 26 2016
    iTX Delivery Manager Configuration and Setup Guide v2.8 (itx del man conf v2.8) File size: 2.8 MB, posted Dec 07 2015
    iTX Delivery Manager Configuration and Setup Guide v2.7 (itx del man conf v2.7) File size: 2.6 MB, posted Jul 07 2015
    iTX Delivery Manager Configuration and Setup Guide v2.6 SP2 (itx del man conf v2.6 sp2) File size: 2.6 MB, posted Jun 29 2015
    iTX Delivery Manager Configuration and Setup Guide v2.6 (itx del man conf v2.6) File size: 2.6 MB, posted Oct 28 2015
    iTX Delivery Manager Configuration and Setup Guide v2.5 (itx del man conf v2.5) File size: 2.5 MB, posted Apr 20 2015
    iTX Delivery Manager Configuration and Setup Guide v2.4.10 (itx del man conf v2.4) File size: 2.7 MB, posted Sep 01 2015
    iTX Dual-Site Channel Control Configuration Guide v2.12 (itx dual-site channel control configuration guide v2.12) File size: 254.7 KB, posted Jun 04 2018
    iTX Dual-Site Asset Replication Configuration Guide v2.12 (itx dual-site asset replication configuration guide v2.12) File size: 260.8 KB, posted Jun 04 2018
    HD-POV 5422 and 5442 User Manual (man hd-pov 5422 and 5442) File size: 373.8 KB, posted Mar 11 2013
    HD-POV 5241 and 5242 User Manual (man hd-pov 5241 and 5242) File size: 275.2 KB, posted Mar 11 2013
    HD-Bridge Firewire Updater Instructions v5.06 (man hd-bridge_dec firewaure update v5.06) File size: 441.1 KB, posted Jul 20 2011
    HD-Bridge Firewire Updater Instructions (man hd-bridge dec firewire update) File size: 224.4 KB, posted Aug 18 2011
    DiamondBack 2 Manual (man diamondback 2) File size: 3.9 MB, posted Mar 11 2013
    DiamondBack Instruction Manual (man diamondback) File size: 364.8 KB, posted Mar 11 2013
    (iTX) SuperServer 1028U Series User's Manual (MNL-1678) File size: 14.2 MB, posted Jun 17 2015
    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual (M958-9002-301) File size: 4.1 MB, posted Oct 17 2018
    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual (M958-9002-200) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Dec 09 2016
    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual (M958-9002-100) File size: 2.5 MB, posted Jun 17 2015
    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Processor Installation and Service Manual (M958-8402-101) File size: 2.9 MB, posted Oct 17 2018
    Vertigo XG and iTX Integration User Manual v2.9 (Rev 1) (M852-9014-290 rev 1) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Aug 05 2016
    Vertigo XG and iTX Integration User Manual v2.8 (Rev 1) (M852-9014-280 rev 1) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Aug 05 2016
    Vertigo XG and iTX Integration User Manual v2.7 (M852-9014-270) File size: 1.6 MB, posted Jul 07 2015
    Vertigo XG and iTX Integration User Manual v2.6 (M852-9014-260) File size: 1.6 MB, posted Mar 24 2015
    Vertigo XG and iTX Integration User Manual v2.3 (M852-9014-233) File size: 2.1 MB, posted Apr 22 2013
    ASI-Bridge CAM Installation and Operation Guide v1.0.2 (M816-9900-102) File size: 803.5 KB, posted May 19 2011
    DV-Bridge CAM Installation and Operation Guide v1.0.0 (M780-9900-100) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Jul 20 2011
    HD-Bridge DEC+ Installation and Operation Guide v1.0.2 (M777-9800-102) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Jul 20 2011
    HD-Bridge DEC Installation and Operation Guide v1.0.1 (M777-9500-101) File size: 846.8 KB, posted Jul 20 2011
    Allegro-1 User Guide v2.80 (M719-9900-280) File size: 1.5 MB, posted Jul 05 2011
    DV-Bridge+ CAM Installation and Operation Guide v2.0.3 (M463-9900-203) File size: 428.6 KB, posted Feb 27 2013
    DV-Bridge+ CAM Installation and Operation Guide v2.0.2 (M463-9900-202) File size: 275.6 KB, posted Jul 21 2011
    GV STRATUS Playout Operator Guide v2.3 (M3021-9900-230) File size: 2.3 MB, posted Mar 10 2016
    GV STRATUS Playout Operator Guide v2.2 (M3021-9900-220) File size: 2.3 MB, posted Dec 08 2015
    GV STRATUS Playout Operator Guide v2.1 (M3021-9900-210) File size: 2.2 MB, posted Aug 14 2015
    GV STRATUS Playout Operator Guide v2.0 (M3021-9900-200) File size: 2.0 MB, posted May 27 2015
    GV STRATUS Playout Operator Guide v1.2 (M3021-9900-120) File size: 1.6 MB, posted Mar 13 2015
    GV STRATUS Playout Operator Guide v1.1 (M3021-9900-110) File size: 1.5 MB, posted Jan 27 2015
    GV STRATUS Playout Operator Guide v1.0 (M3021-9900-100) File size: 1.5 MB, posted Oct 15 2014
    Easysound Standalone User Manual v2.18 (02349-04) File size: 477.9 KB, posted Jul 06 2011

    • MISCELLANEOUS

    Miscellaneous
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    iTX Integrated Playout Platform Key Functions Supplement (GVB-1-0077C-EN-SUP) File size: 4.4 MB, posted Mar 04 2019

    • QUICK START GUIDES

    Quick Start Guides
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    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Quick Start Guide Ver. AC (M958-9005-301-AC) File size: 99.4 KB, posted Oct 17 2018
    iTX Appliance 2 Processor Quick Start Guide Ver. AB (M958-8405-102-AB) File size: 71.7 KB, posted Oct 17 2018
    iTX Ingest Appliance Installation and Quick Start Guide v2.3 SP3 (M951-9305-233) File size: 1.5 MB, posted Mar 16 2015
    iTX Playout Appliance Installation and Quick Start Guide v2.3 SP3 (M951-9005-233) File size: 2.0 MB, posted Mar 16 2015
    GV Framework Appliance Quick Start Guide (DELL Servers only) Ver. AA (13-03083-030-AA) File size: 170.2 KB, posted May 26 2020
    GV Playout/Ingest UHD Appliance Quick Start Guide (DELL Servers only) Ver. AA (13-03083-020-AA) File size: 189.5 KB, posted May 26 2020
    GV Playout/Ingest HD Appliance Quick Start Guide (DELL Servers only) Ver. AA (13-03083-010-AA) File size: 187.1 KB, posted May 26 2020
    iTX Appliance 2 Subtitle Submux Quick Start Guide (13-00958-780-AB) File size: 76.2 KB, posted Nov 17 2017

    • RELEASE NOTES

    Release Notes
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    iTX Release Notes v2.12 SP18 b1329 (itx rel note v2.12 sp18 b1329) File size: 1.3 MB, posted Feb 10 2023
    iTX Release Notes v2.12 SP18 (itx rel note v2.12 sp18) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Dec 05 2022
    iTX Release Notes v2.12 SP17 (itx rel note v2.12 sp17) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Oct 24 2022
    iTX Release Notes v2.12 SP16 (itx rel note v2.12 sp16) File size: 990.4 KB, posted Jul 14 2022
    iTX Release Notes v2.12 SP15 (itx rel note v2.12 sp15) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Feb 01 2022
    iTX Release Notes v2.10 SP11 (itx rel note v2.10 sp10) File size: 379.7 KB, posted Oct 27 2020
    iTX Release Notes v2.9 SP4 (itx rel note v2.9 sp4) File size: 231.8 KB, posted May 09 2017
    iTX Release Notes v2.8 SP2 (itx rel note v2.8 sp2) File size: 265.9 KB, posted Jul 18 2016
    iTX Release Notes v2.7 SP1 (itx rel note v2.7 sp1) File size: 297.7 KB, posted Sep 30 2015
    iTX Release Notes v2.6 SP8 (itx rel note v2.6 sp8) File size: 330.1 KB, posted Jan 16 2017
    iTX Release Notes v2.5.1 (itx rel note v2.5.1) File size: 656.7 KB, posted Jan 16 2015
    iTX Release Notes v2.4.10 build 214 (itx rel note v2.4.10b214) File size: 329.6 KB, posted Jul 13 2016
    Allegro-1 Release Notes v2.80 (M719-5203-280) File size: 88.0 KB, posted Sep 01 2011
    GV STRATUS Playout Release Notes v2.3 (M3021-9903-230) File size: 146.9 KB, posted Mar 10 2016
    GV STRATUS Playout Release Notes v2.2 (M3021-9903-220) File size: 153.0 KB, posted Dec 08 2015
    GV STRATUS Playout Release Notes v2.1 (M3021-9903-210) File size: 145.7 KB, posted Aug 04 2015

    • VIDEOS

    Videos
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    Morpheus UX from Grass Valley:
    video   Morpheus UX from Grass Valley: posted May 21 2020 In this video we discuss and demonstrate how, from a remote location, you can use the Morpheus UX web based UI to operate your Morpheus/ICE system. In this demonstration the Morpheus/ICE system is hosted in AWS and is being operated over the public Internet from a home location.
    Grass Valley iTX: An Introduction
    video   Grass Valley iTX: An Introduction posted May 21 2020 In this video we provide an overview of iTX, describing the key features of this highy integrated playout offering including the new look and feel UI.