Grass Valley iControl V.6.02 - Manual (Page 13)

iControl
User Guide
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Incoming Feed Quality Control
iControl is currently used by broadcasters and channel distributors for quality control of
incoming feeds.SInce it supports streaming media, iControl provides the ability to provide
image-based recognition of incoming video feeds, and the ability to control associated video
processors and routing switcher assignments.
Router Control
iControl is currently used by broadcasters and multi-channel distributors to control local and
remote routing switchers, from multiple manufacturers.
Video Element Management
iControl is currently used by broadcasters and television service providers for the monitoring
and control of dozens of third-party devices. iControl can be used in NOCs (Network Operation
Centers), master control rooms and playout centers to interface to a multitude of systems,
performing a wide range of functions.With its ability to measure the health and performance
of various devices in the signal chain or within the underlying infrastructure, iControl can be
configured to perform failover management of signals and systems.
Monitoring and Control of Grass Valley Devices and Systems
iControl provides control and monitoring of:
• Densité-series and Imaging-series interface cards
• Imagestore channel branding processors
• EdgeVision streaming encoder/servers
• Kaleido-K2, Kaleido-Alto, Kaleido Quad, and Kaleido-X multi-image display processors
Features and Benefits
Rich monitoring, including streaming video
• iControl provides the essentials of television: images and sounds to provide operators
quick and accurate access to all signals in the network.
• iControl provides visual and audible monitoring of signals via a standard TCP/IP network:
• displays high frame rate video as well as low frame rate video thumbnails
• accesses audio streams and displays audio levels
• Local signals can be incorporated directly into iC Web pages as high-resolution, high
quality images
See also
For more information about:
• Setting up iControl Router, see the iControl Router Quick Start Guide.
• Operating iControl Router, see the iControl Router User Guide.