Vpbox - Mobile Television Studio

V.P.Box - total view
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You get a complete portable video production studio in a single flightcase. The VP Box combines a triple LCD monitor, a 7-channel intercom, an audio monitoring system, a JVC Blu-ray recorder and AC/DC power distribution — all pre-wired and ready to switch on. One operator can mix live cameras, record to disc and stream with the same familiar interface in every venue.

The VP Box can be used for:

• live events (sporting, artistic, political, current affairs)
• personalised coverage of international TV transmissions
• advertising, TV spots, telesales
• documentaries and journalistic reports
• video and industrial video productions
• short and feature films
• interviews and debates
• webcasting and video streaming conferences
• live concerts and music video production
• inaugurations, exhibitions, seminars and congresses
• training of students, technical and healthcare staff
• operating-room TV coverage
• weddings, fashion shows
• cultural and educational events
• TV coverage in places of worship

• Triple LCD TFT monitor — one 10" and two 5.6" (El.Man)
• Intercom Genius — 7 channels, 2- and 4-wire intercom with tally (El.Man)
• VPB Audio Monitor System for audio monitoring and playback in 1 RU (El.Man)

• JVC SR-HD1250 combo deck recorder for Blu-ray, DVD, HDD, SD card with editing and dubbing capabilities
• AC/DC power distribution — controller for energy distribution (El.Man)

Repeatability of commands

If you need to set up several rooms for TV coverage, videostreaming and videoconference — ministries, schools, factories, banks — and you want your technicians to be productive from day one, put a VP Box in every room. The configuration and the commands are identical across the board, so there's no re-learning and no risk of operator error on a new post.

Training also becomes simpler: the kit is always the same, room after room.

When the VP Box shines

The VP Box is the right choice when your video kit has to travel by plane or ship, or move with third-party freight on tour. It is also the right choice for international TV coverage of world-class events — Formula 1, motorcycling, football — where the host broadcaster places a "dedicated" production desk next to the international one, tailoring the program with its own cameras.

A triple LCD monitor built by El.Man, made of two 5.6" screens and one 10" screen for clear source monitoring. The whole assembly tilts for the optimal viewing angle and folds flat when the VP Box goes back into its transport case.

Animation of the spin movement of the triple monitor

SE 500 is an analogue input, digital processing video switcher. The SE-500 includes 4 groups of video input (4 x composite and 4 x S-Video), 4 channels audio mixer, 2 microphone inputs, color correction, digital video transition effects, MIDI control interface, RS-232 remote control interface and many more professional features.

Additionally, the SE-500 includes a truly unique feature Quad Preview. This preview output displays both tally light signals, and next video effects indicator. The operator can use one single monitor to observe four video input sources, camera activities, and video transition effects.

The SE-500 has all the popular features of many more expensive mixers and it is extremely compact in size. No Genlock Required

Dual Channel Time Base Corrector and 4:2:2 frame synchronizer built in. There is no need to run external sync to this switcher.

Features

T-Bar control of digital video effect transitions

Two microphone channels with one auxilary input audio mixer

Quad video preview monitor output with tally indicators on TV screen

Video Formats: Analogue S-Video (Y/C) and Composite PAL (NTSC is available as a different model), YUV at Sony Betacam Standard

Video Output: Composite and S-Video, YUV output, Quad Preview output with Tally light indicator and next video effects indicator

Audio Output: Main output and headphone output with volume control

Digital Effects: A/B Dissolve, PIP, Quad, Split, Wipe, Fade (Digital Effects with T-Bar manual control)

RS232 Data Control Port for Remote Control: Yes

Video Bandwidth: Component (YUV): > 4.8MHz, S-Video (Y/C): > 4.8MHz, Composite: > 4.8MHz

Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR): Video: > 50dB, Audio: > 70B

The audio section of SE 500 is not used because for audio signals of VP Box is used the mixer Behringer Xenyx 1202.

JVC SR-HD1250 combo deck recorder for Blu-Ray, DVD, HDD, SD card
Compatible with AVCHD, HDV and DV Camcorders.

Delivers professionally finished recordings
Users can easily and quickly make recordings of camcorder content as is or perform simple editing on the SR-HD1250 without the use of a PC. Once this is completed, all that is left to do is burn the content onto BD/DVD discs for delivery to clients.

Create menu-supported Blu-ray discs
Blu-ray discs can be created using the BDMV (with menu) format; BDAV discs can also be created and dubbed if necessary.

Compatible with camcorders supporting AVCHD, HDV, and DV formats
Multiple file formats such as AVCHD, HDV, DV, and that of JVC’s HD
Everio camcorder are supported; digital dubbing can also be performed.

Viewing on a display monitor
Viewing of HD video on edited BD/DVD discs, SDHC/SD cards, or on the HDD directly on a display monitor is made possible by connection via an HDMI cable.
With an HDMI connection, the content containing 7.1ch surround sound can be reproduced in its
original format.

Flexible and bi-directional recording functions
Even without a PC, it is possible to copy video recordings onto a Blu-ray disc from an HD camcorder via the HDD or down convert video recordings and record them onto a DVD via the HDD. Dubbing (at high-speed or in a specific rec mode) between the internal HDD and Blu-ray disc/DVD or vice versa, is also possible.

High-speed Dubbing function for prompt delivery to clients
The time it takes to dub from the internal HDD onto a Blu-ray or DVD disc can be shortened significantly via the High-speed Dubbing function that enables recording at a maximum speed of x32*. Make use of BD or DVD disc that supports high-speed recording.

JVC SR-HD1250 combo deck recorder for Blu-Ray, DVD, HDD, SD card
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BEHRINGER XENYX 1202
12 inputs and 2 bus with preamps mixer

The microphone channels use the High-End XENYX Mic preamp, whose sound quality and dynamics rival outboard preamps and deliver 130 dB of dynamic range. With a bandwidth from under 10 Hz to over 200 kHz they reproduce every nuance with full clarity.

Audio Mixer Behringer Xenyx 1202
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Intercom Genius - Intercom/Tally

The intercom has three 2-wire channels (for the cameras) and four 4-wire channels for talking with, for example, an external producer, the recording room or an outside broadcast van.

VPB Audio Monitor
System for audio amplification and diffusion in a 1 RU.

VDE/VS 2x4 - Switcher/Video Distributor

An XLR5 female connector on the front panel powers a gooseneck service lamp, so you can light the mixer area without disturbing the room.

From top to bottom:
1) Lodging for remote controller of the JVC SR DVM700*.
2) AC/DC Power Distribution - Controller of energy distribution
3) VDE/VS 2x4 - Double switcher and video distributor.
4) Audio monitor VPB.
5) Intercom Genius - Intercom/tally.
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Weight, dimensions and consumption
The total weight of the standard configuration of the VP Box visible in the photos is: 42 Kg.
The weight of the container flightcase for the transport is: 18 Kg.
The dimensions of the VP Box with all the units in working position are (cm): 73 (W) x 57 (D) x 68 (H).
The dimensions with the mixer audio and the monitors closed in position of transport are (cm): 53 (W) x 57 (D) x 52 (H).
The dimensions of the container for the transport are (cm): 70 (W) x 64 (D) x 64 (H).
The power absorbed by the VP Box is: 250 watt.

Need cameras, VCRs or any accessory to complete the kit? El.Man supplies the full equipment range for the VP Box, including custom flightcases for CCU systems, audio gear or other auxiliary equipment. Request a quote.