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DreamCatcher™ DC‑VAR

Video Assistant Review Platform

The DC-VAR is a scalable replay review platform that provides officials the ability to make the definitive decision in the shortest possible time through a tailored interface. The DC-VAR can be used as a single system in small mobile units, or dynamically scaled to a massive networked cluster in a centralized replay center.

The DC-VAR platform can be tailored to fit any review requirement. Replay officials can view all angles in sync while utilizing one-touch zoom for immediate analysis of any detail. This innovative platform allows for first down/offside line implementation along with live statistics integration to enable an informed decision.

The DC-VAR offers the flexibility to record HD, 3G, 4K and high-frame-rate cameras on the same platform. The dynamic system has an integrated transcode engine that supports all major codecs. With an established track record providing replay review for the top sports leagues in the world, the DC-VAR has proven reliability.

The rugged chassis supports up to 8x I/O in HD/3G, with storage options up to 10TB per system. The DC-VAR units can be networked for scaling over an IP infrastructure and each system has an additional 1TB of near line secondary storage for archiving content.

Features

  • Tailored use interface with a modern touch monitor
  • Capture up to 14x HD, 10x 3G inputs
  • Playout of up to 2x HD/3G outputs
  • One-touch zooming
  • Split-screen for synchronized angle comparison
  • Ganged input viewing controls
  • Integrated transcoding engine
  • Integrated multiviewer
  • 10GbE connectivity
  • 1.6TB of primary storage with 1TB of secondary storage
  • 3x redundant power supplies
  • Graphical and automated metadata insertion tools
  • Offside/first down line graphical overlay

Specifications

Inputs

Methods DIN Connector

Standards

HD 720p59.94Hz, 720p50Hz, 1080i59.94Hz, 1080i50Hz
3G 1080p59.94Hz, 1080p50Hz

Quantity

Up to 14x HD, up to 10x 3G

Audio

Up to 16x channels of embedded audio per input

Outputs

Methods DIN Connector

Standards

HD 720p59.94Hz, 720p50Hz, 1080i59.94Hz, 1080i50Hz
3G 1080p59.94Hz, 1080p50Hz

Quantity

Up to 2x HD, up to 2x 3G

Audio

Up to 16x channels of embedded audio per input

Genlock (SDI Only)

NTSC/PAL black burst

Ethernet

2x 1GbE, 2x 10GbE
Connector Type
1GbE DreamCatcher™ SFPs, RJ-45
10GbE DreamCatcher™ SFPs

Control

User Interface VUE-Configurable UI
Controller DC-RCP-10

Ports

2x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.0

Power Consumption

950 watts Max Rated, 800 watts Nominal

EMI/RFI

Complies with FCC part 15 Class A, EU EMC Directive, CISPR 22 Class A Digital Device or Peripheral, IEC 60950-1:2005+A1+A2

Electrical

Voltage AC-100-240V, 47 – 63Hz
Current 8 – 4A
Redundancy Triple redundant power supplies

Storage Capacity

1.6TB ~30 hrs at 100MB/s
Recording Method Continuous Loop Record

Ordering Information

DC‑VAR8 8x I/O HD/3G, Tailored User Interface
DC‑VAR16 16x I/O HD, 12x I/O 3G, Tailored User Interface