Focus PX-1 Technical Specifications

PX-1 Production Media Server

Applications

Broadcast

Digital Media Archiving

Education and Distance Learning

Postproduction

Research and Development

Video Production

PX-1

A fully turnkey solution that streamlines acquisition and complements your NLE system,
the PX-1 Production Media Server from Focus Enhancements makes media asset man­agement simple and cost-effective. Combining professional-grade server hardware with
robust media management software, the PX-1 is easy to integrate into your workflow and
gives you the performance you need for a price you can afford—right out of the box.

PX-1 Production Media Server

Designed for fast performance, the PX-1 Production Media Server uses rich metadata to
make it easy to find and retrieve media assets quickly—during any stage of the production
process. Low-resolution proxy video clips of your SD, HD, HDV, DV, and MPEG footage al­low for quick preview, protect high-resolution media assets, and save network bandwidth.

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Featured PX Customers

ACORD

Arizona State University
(Biodesign Institute)

Giessen PEG Channel

Hanoi Music Conservatory

Vattikuti Urology Institute
(Henry Ford Hospital)

IQ Digital

Kassel PEG Channel

Magdeburg Police Station

Muenster PEG Channel

NY Academy of Sciences

Offenbach PEG Channel

Old Dominion University

Oulu University, Kajaani

Phoenix International School of Law

Polymedia

SAV Production

Tralee University

University of Freiburg

University of Kiel

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1 Access assets through an intuitive browser-based interface with user-friendly navigation.

2 Manage multiple projects with unique and secure access rights.

3 View proxy files in the integrated player.

4 Search easily using timecode-based metadata.

Browser-Based Interface

Whether you’re reviewing dailies, working in your NLE system, or viewing finished proj­ects, the PX-1 browser-based interface provides immediate access to audio, video, images,
and text-based data from any location—all you need is a computer or a mobile dervice and
a broadband Internet connection. Team members can collaborate on projects, even when
individuals are in different offices, cities, or countries. Access rights can be assigned by user,
workgroup, and project, ensuring that your assets always remain secure.

Plug and Play

Crafted from the ground up to be a plug-and-play solution, the PX-1 Production Media
Server can be integrated into your production workflow with ease—no IT expertise is re­quired. The PX-1 comes with everything you need, including a setup utility that enables you
to be up and running in minutes.

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Import

Figure 1: Focus Capture Suite

Figure 2: Focus Media Import

Capture, Tag, Organize, and Archive Media with Ease

Focus Capture Suite

The PX-1 includes Focus Capture Suite (Figure 1), which enables you to capture, inte­grate, and archive video during production from either a local or a remote client computer.
Supporting up to two channels of video simultaneously—each with its own set of controls—
Focus Capture Suite enables you to assign metadata, save clips to projects, and automate in­gest by creating a capture schedule. In addition to video, the PX-1 stores files such as images
and documents, providing easy access to all production-related files.

Focus Media Import for P2 MXF Files

From your client computer, Focus Media Import (Figure 2) makes it easy to import, manage,
organize, and upload MXF-based content to the PX-1 (Figure 3)—all while preserving the
native Panasonic P2 MXF metadata structure. Import individual media files or entire fold­ers containing media files—complete with video clips, audio clips, thumbnails, timecode,
and metadata—and maintain the hierarchy that you’ve already established. You can upload
MXF-based content to a user-defined folder or project and the PX-1 Watchfolder will moni­tor incoming files, so you know whenever new footage is added. Focus Media Import also
enables you to import video files directly from the FS-100 to the PX-1 with ease.

File Formats

The PX-1 supports a wide range of high- and standard-definition video formats and file
types, providing the flexibility that your production requirements demand.

Figure 3: P2 MXF Import

Format Bit Rate File Type Resolution

High-Definition Video

MPEG -2 10–50 Mbps Program Stream; Transport Stream;

HDV 19/25 Mbps .m2t 720p; 1080i

DVCPRO HD 100 Mbps P2 MXF 720p; 1080i

Standard-Definition Video

DV and DVCAM 25 Mbps AVI Type 1; AVI Type 2; RAW 720 x 480/576

DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50 25/50 Mbps P2 MXF 720 x 480/576

MPEG-1, MPEG-2 1–50 Mbps Program Stream; Transport Stream;

Audio

MPEG Audio Layer 1–2 32 kHz–48 kHz — —

MPEG-2 32 kHz–48 kHz — —

Graphics

BMP, PNG, JPEG, GIF — — —

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Formats soon to be supported: Sony HDCAM, MPEG-4 Part 10/H.264-AVC, JPEG-2000, and QuickTime

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Elementary Stream; MP@LL, MP@ML,

MP@H14, 422@ML

Elementary Stream; MP@LL, MP@ML,

MP@H14, 422@ML

Up to 1080i
All 18 ATSC

formats

720 x 480/576

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Camera and Custom-Defined Metadata

The PX-1 displays the metadata that your camera provides and allows you to add numerous
custom fields. With its rich timecode-based metadata, the PX-1 enables you to categorize,
track, search, and find clips—with amazing speed.

Projects and Containers

The PX-1 uses projects and containers to organize and store media and related files. When
you import media, you can either create a new project or assign it to an existing project.
Projects can also have subfolders, allowing you to organize files within a project. Media
can be assigned to projects based on metadata. As a result, the same video clips can be
shared by multiple projects for efficient storage.

Retrieve Content Instantly

Search

Search

With the PX-1 and its rich metadata capabilities, you’ll no longer have to thumb through
tapes and DVDs on your shelves, go through folders on your hard disks, or fast-forward
through hours of footage trying to find the exact clip that you need. Simply enter your
search criteria (Figure 4), and the PX-1 will display the clips that meet your requirements
(Figure 5). It’s that easy.

Preview

The PX-1 protects your footage and conserves network bandwidth by generating low-res­olution proxy video clips for preview. Previewing clips is extremely fast—including HD
video—making it easy to review and retrieve footage.

Protect Your Assets

To keep your media assets secure, PX-1 enables you to assign access rights to projects by
workgroup or individual user, ensuring that you maintain complete control over who can
access your footage and files.

Store Media Online or Offline

The PX-1 Production Media Server includes 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB of internal RAID 5 storage and
provides quick access to your digital media files over a network. If you need offline storage,
the optional LT03 tape drive makes it easy to store your media assets on cartridges.

Figure 4: Search Content

Figure 5: Search Results

Figure 6: P2 Metadata Management

PX-1 Clients

Intranet or Internet

PX-1

Tape-Based Storage

(optional)

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PX-1 Client

PX-1 Client

PX-1 Clients

Support

When you purchase the PX-1 from
Focus Enhancements, you not only
receive reliable products that deliver
superior performance every day, you also
receive unconditional service and sup­port from a team of seasoned video
professionals. All products are backed by
comprehensive warranties and optional
support contracts that cover installation,
training, 24/7 phone support, and prior­ity parts replacement.

Consultation

With extensive experience in design­ing, configuring, and integrating media
asset management solutions for orga­nizations around the world, the Focus
team can help you select the perfect
combination of components to meet your
specific needs.

Corporate Headquarters

Focus Enhancements
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008

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European Headquarters

COMO Computer & Motion GmbH
A Focus Enhancements Company
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24223 Raisdorf
Germany

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PX-1

Technical Specifications

PX-1 Production Media Server

Software

Server Software

Media Asset Management PX Production Media Server Edition 1.0

Operating System Open SUSE Linux 10.1

Database IBM DB2

Client Software

Ingest Focus Capture Suite

MXF Import Focus Media Import

Browser (user supplied) Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox

Hardware

IBM System x3400

Processor 1.6-GHz Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core 5110 processor

Bus Speed 1066-MHz front-side bus

Cache 2 x 2MB L2

Memory 2GB fully buffered DIMM, 667 MHz

Memory Slots 8 DIMM

Hard Drives (internal storage) 1TB (4 x 250GB SATA II), 2TB (8 x 250GB SATA II), or

Hard Drive Speed 7,200 rpm

Disk Bays (total/hot-swap) 8/8

Controller Dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI integrated RAID controller supporting

Networking 2 x Broadcom NetXtreme 5721 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps

Power Supply 670W 1/1 hot-swap redundant power supply; Calibrated Vectored

Form Factor Tower; black

Dimensions (h x w x d) 18.0" x 7.0" x 27.0" (457.2mm x 177.8mm x 685.8mm)

Weight 90.0 lbs (40.823 kg)

Optional Internal Tape-Based Storage

IBM System Storage 400/800GB LT03 SCSI Tape Drive

Storage Capacity per Cartridge
(maximum)

Tape Drive/Medium IBM LTO; Ultrium 3

Number of Drives 1

Data Transfer Rate 22 Mbps

Mail Slots 1

Form Factor Stand-alone

Mac OS: Safari, Mozilla, Firefox

4TB (8 x 500GB SATA II)

RAID level 5

Embedded

Cooling

400GB (native)

©2007. Focus Enhancements, Inc. Specifications are sub­ject to change. All brand and product names are trademarks
of their respective companies. 8/07 MANL-1092-02

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