Evertz ProGuard enables you to protect your live broadcasts from offensive video or audio content. With ProGuard, broadcasters of live content can guard against unexpected or unwanted events (nudity, offensive images/language or technical issues) going to air by providing up to 30s of delay (in UHD). This flexible delay allows operators to correct offensive material to meet regulations and maintain program continuity.
ProGuard provides a simple and easy to use interface for operators to quickly conceal unwanted video or audio content.
ProGuard offers flexible and comprehensive delay techniques beyond simple video switches and audio beeps to meet demanding broadcasting requirements and simplify live production workflows.
Video Protection Options
- Switch to alternative safe feed
- Blur or defocus video content
- Insert video black, static/animated graphic or safe content/clip
Audio Protection Options
- Switch to alternative safe feed
- Mute, shuffle or swap audio channels
- Insert safe audio content or beep
Features & Benefits
- Intuitive user controls and optional push-button control panel
- Built-in multi-viewer to show incoming program and safe feeds, outgoing clean and dirty feeds
- Support for multiple operators
Configurable Operator Reaction Time
ProGuard provides an easy to configure reaction time from 1-5s, allowing your operators to react reliably to eliminate offensive behavior or actions before they go on-air.
Future Proof
ProGuard provides support for HD/3G/UHD 4:2:2 10-bit formats with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and uncompressed IP formats (SMPTE ST 2022-6 and ST 2110).
Full Redundancy
ProGuard uses dual power supplies and solid state devices as standard features to maximize its reliability. In the case of SDI, internal bypass relays are triggered in the case of power loss.
ProGuard is built upon technology created by the team that originated profanity delay systems and has been used by major broadcasters globally. ProGuard is a platform designed for any format and interface type to guard your live broadcasts for now and the future.
ProGuard Orchestration Package
The platform additionally offers an orchestration layer for enterprise level applications. The orchestration layer enables facilities equipped with multiple ProGuard units and ProGuard-CP panels to seamlessly and dynamically pair any ProGuard unit with any ProGuard-CP.
Ultimately, the orchestration layer allows facilities to achieve more with less by using a shared resource pool that can be dynamically reconfigured.
Multiple ProGuard-CP panel can be paired with a single unit and vice versa. Pairing between devices is made using a supervisor panel that is also accessible via the industry proven VUE-ANYWHERE technology.
Specifications
I/O Interfaces | |
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| SDI | DIN 2.0, up to 8x 3G/HD/SD configurable (-3G versions) or 16x 3G (for -UHD versions) |
| IP | 4x 10GbE ports (SMPTE ST 2110 or SMPTE ST 2022-6), 2x 1GbE |
Supported I/O Formats | |
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| SDI I/O | SMPTE ST 424M (3GB/s), ST 292M (1.5GB/s), ST 259M (270MB/s) |
| Video Standard | 2160p/50*, 2160p/59.94*, 1080p/50, 1080p/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/59.94 |
Audio Support |
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- Support for 16x channels of PCM audio embedded per SMPTE ST 272M
Reference/Genlock |
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- Bi-level/tri-level sync/PTP/master PCR
Vertical Blanking Interval |
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- Transparent passthrough of all VANC data
Control Interface |
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- 2x 1GbE ports
Physical | |
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| Rack Size | 2RU |
| Dimensions | 16.9" W x 3.4" H x 27.9" D (439mm x 89mm x 712mm) |
| Gross Weight | Approx. 54lbs (24.5kg) |
| Storage Capacity | 1TB RAID 1 |
Electrical / Environmental | |
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| Power Supply | Voltage (auto-ranging): 100 – 127V AC (50 – 60Hz), 10A, 900 watts maximum power; 200 – 240V AC (50 – 60Hz), 6A, 1,100 watts (maximum power) |
| Power Usage | 500 watts |
| In-Rush Current | 3.6A (120V/60), 2A (208V/60) |
| Temperature | 10-35°C (50-95°F) |
| Non-operating Temperature | -40-70°C (-40-158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 50-90% (non-condensing) |
| System Cooling | 6x 60x38mm heavy duty PWM fans |
Orchestration Server Specifications
Physical | |
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| Rack Size | 1RU |
| Dimensions | 17.2" W x 1.7" H x 19.98" D (437 x 43 x 508mm) |
| Gross Weight | 40lbs (18.15kg) |
| Front Buttons | Power on/off, system reset, UID buttons |
LEDs |
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- Power LED
- Hard drive activity LED
- 2x network activity LEDs
- System overheat LED
- Universal information (UID) LED
Environmental | |
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| Operating Temperature | 10-35°C (50-95°F) |
| Non-operating Temperature | -40-70°C (-40-158°F) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 8-90% (non-condensing) |
| Non-operating Relative Humidity | 5-95% (non-condensing) |
| System Cooling | 4x cooling fans, 1x air shroud |
Electrical | |
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| Power | 250 watts AC/DC high-efficiency power supply |
| AC Input | 250W, 100-240V, 50 – 60Hz |
| DC Output | |
| +5V Standby | 3A |
| +12V | 50A |
Ports |
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- 2x RJ-45 LAN ports
- 1x RJ-45 dedicated IPMI LAN port
- 2x USB rear ports
- 1x VGA port
Orchestration Client Specifications
Physical | |
|---|---|
| Rack Size | 1RU |
| Dimensions | 17.2" W x 1.7" H x 10" D (437 x 43 x 254mm) |
Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 10-35°C (50-95°F) |
| Non-operating Temperature | -40-70°C (-40-158°F) |
| System Cooling | 2x cooling fans, 1x power supply fan |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Power | 250 watts AC/DC high-efficiency power supply |
| AC Input | 250W, 100-240V, 50 – 60Hz |
Ports |
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- 2x RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports
- 2x USB 3.0 ports
Ordering Information
| PROGUARD-3G-2 | Dual Channel 3G/HD/SD broadcast delay system with standard SDI I/O and optional dual 10G I/O support. |
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| PROGUARD-UHD | PROGUARD-UHD - Single Channel UHD or dual channel 3G/HD/SD broadcast delay system with standard SDI I/O. |
| PROGUARD-10G-2 | Dual Channel 10G broadcast delay system with quad (4x) 10G I/O support. Native support for S2110 and S2022-6. |
| PROGUARD-25G | Single Channel UHD or dual channel 3G/HD/SD broadcast delay system with standard 25G I/O. |
| PROGUARD-ORCH-PKG | Enterprise Level Orchestration Package for PROGUARD and PROGUARD-CP |
Ordering Options | |
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| +10G | Optional Dual 10G I/O license for PROGUARD-3G-2 only |
Accessories | |
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| PROGUARD-CP | Remote control panel PROGUARD |
SFP Options | |
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| SFP10G-TR13-J | SFP+ Optical Transceiver, 10Gbps, 1310nm, SMF, 10km |
| SFP10G-TR85-J | SFP+ Optical Transceiver, 10Gbps, 850nm, MMF, 300m |
| SFP25G-TR13 | 25G Optical Transceiver, 1310nm, SM, 10km, LC Connectors |
| SFP25G-TR85 | 25G Optical Transceiver, 850nm, MMF, 100m on OM4 fiber, LC Connectors |