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Harris Demonstrates Connectus, Inscriber G7 and Inscriber RTX graphics systems (23/10/2008)

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will demonstrate an enhanced graphics and master control portfolio featuring innovative technology that will help transform the way broadcasters create, manage and deliver graphics and branding at the 2008 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC).

Optimized Graphics Management

At IBC, Harris graphics and branding systems will demonstrate centralized workflows using Connectus(tm), an optimized graphics management system for centrally managing and distributing media content across Harris networked systems. Connectus(tm) publishes media content for sharing and playout by G-Scribe(tm)-powered graphics systems (G1/G3/G7/onTour), Icon Series(tm) branding solutions, Channel ONE(tm) automated graphics channel systems and InfoCaster(tm) digital signage products. Media content can be published from any system on a local or wide area network, or across the Internet, giving operators complete control over where and how resources are stored and distributed. Once published to a centralized graphics server, media content can be manually retrieved or scheduled to be pushed automatically to specific locations throughout the network. Connectus(tm) also can be configured to control media content versioning with permissions and approvals, allowing content to always be up to date.

Brilliant HD/SD Graphics + Simplified Workflow

IBC2008 marks the worldwide debut of the most advanced Harris broadcast graphics system to date, Inscriber(r) G7(tm) - an integrated broadcast graphics solution that simplifies workflow while achieving new levels of graphics quality. Running the latest G-Scribe(tm) creation and playout software, the G7 system delivers 2D and 3D real-time graphics flawlessly in SD or HD over two channels and offers powerful capabilities including video capture, dynamic 3D charting, interactive templates with specialized triggers for extended control of CG pages, and access of graphics templates by Inscriber RTX(tm), ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) and Automation Interface(tm).

With the new G-3D design tool, designers can produce dramatic, real-time 3D scenes for playback on the G7 system. Using the COLLADA(tm) file format, designers can quickly import and manipulate full 3D scenes including textures, animations, lighting and cameras from industry-standard tools such as Autodesk(r) 3ds Max, and Maya, or generate brand new 3D scenes using primitive models. Scene actions, multiple timeline control and triggers can be added to any 3D scene allowing scenes to interact with one another, and give operators added control to create a dynamic on air presence.

To maximize workflow efficiency, the G7(tm) integrates many enhanced features such as standard DVE capability, HD video capture and an integrated media store for managing and playing stills, clips and CG pages. It also simultaneously runs custom graphic applications created using the new RTX.NET programming interface. Combined with the Inscriber MOS option for newsroom graphic control and the Connectus system for centrally managing and distributing graphic resources across the local network or the Internet, the G7(tm) provides a complete, powerful on-air graphics solution.

Advanced Custom Broadcast Graphics

Also launching at IBC2008 is v2.0 of Inscriber RTX(tm) custom on-air graphics platform, which provides broadcasters with more flexibility and power than ever for developing advanced, custom graphic applications for use in live and post production environments. RTX(tm) v2.0 runs on the new Altitude(tm) Express hardware platform, features a completely redesigned interface as a native .NET API. With support for Unicode, and G-Scribe(tm) layouts, the new real-time 3D engine in RTX(tm) v2.0 allows users to import, design, create and control 3D scenes with advanced graphics treatments such as real-time mapping of effects onto 3D surfaces and sophisticated cascading effects.

Powerful Multichannel Branding and Control

Harris also introduces version 3.0 of IconMaster(tm), a feature-rich master control switcher that is fully configurable between SD and HD formats and utilizes the new Connectus graphics management system for centrally managing and distributing media content across all networked systems. Leveraging the new IconMaster(tm) SCP, a touch panel-driven software control panel that connects multiple IconMaster module sets, IconMaster(tm) v 3.0 provides users with internal and external control over branding, including features such as automatic EAS and full-quality DVE. IconMaster(tm) v 3.0 also enables control of Harris(r) CENTRIO(tm) multiviewers and Platinum(tm) routers over Ethernet.

Automated Graphics Channel

Harris also will show Channel ONE(tm), an automated graphics channel solution that provides broadcasters with all the necessary components to produce and air complete television channels in standard- or high-definition. With Channel ONE(tm), broadcasters can create, manage and deliver DTV sub-channels and graphics-intensive, 24-hour, automated broadcast specialty channels featuring national, regional and local content. Running on the new Altitude(tm) Express hardware, Channel ONE(tm) supports dual HD DVE and features internal scheduling, GPI control and signal monitoring and utilizes the new Connectus optimized graphics management system for centrally managing and distributing media content across all networked systems.

Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions that span the entire media delivery chain. The Harris ONE(tm) solution brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that are ideal for emerging media business models and for customers upgrading media operations to digital and high-definition services.

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