Scopus Network Technologies (www.scopus.net),
a leading supplier of digital compression technology to the broadcasting industry, announced today that it will be showing its CODICO product line that are fully compatible with current HDTV standards at the NAB 2004 Show, booth SU 11814. All of Scopus’ newer generation products and platforms fulfill high definition requirments including its industry leading system concept IVN™ (Intelligent Video Network), and the full suite of IVG (Intelligent Video Gateway) platforms, IRDs and encoders .

Scopus’ comprehensive platforms for satellite, cable and telco operators offer HD at every stage of the transmission and compression process. From the recieving node to the head-end and to the uplink, Scopus enables broadcasters and operators to fulfill the promise and regulations of high definition TV direct into the home.

The CODICO® E-1800 HD encoder provides multi-format 1080i, 720p and 480p support with 4:2:2/4:2:0 encoding profiles up to 45Mbps. The E-1800 also performs EIA 708 VANC close caption, audio multiplexing in accordance with MPEG-II and Dolby Digital (AC-3) standards. Furthermore, the unit supports Dolby E coding pass-through, inverse telecine mode and is ATSC and DVB complaint.

The professional receiver CODICO® IRD-2450 is 1RU rack mounted unit featuring MPEG-2 MP@HL decoding, Dolby AC-3 and MPEG-2 audio decoding, digital video signal compliant with SMPTE 292M (HDSDI), OSD display with PSI and EPG information, PSIP/EIA-608 close caption compliant, and more.

Scopus VP Marketing Ovadia Cohen remarked, “The power of HD is an integral facet of Scopus’ product line and vision. Our platforms are built to include these emerging standards and to provide superior technology for our clients moving to provide the best possible service to their customers. I have always been proud of Scopus’ commitment to quality and technological prowess and remain so, today, more than ever.”

Scopus Network Technologies:
Scopus Network Technologies (www.scopus.net) provides MPEG-2 DVB and ATSC video distribution architectures that enable broadcasters, cable & satellite TV providers, and telco operators to transmit their content digitally. Built on more than 20 years in digital compression system development, Scopus solutions provide superior flexibility with exceptional performance at cost-effective prices. The CODICO® product line of encoders, multiplexers, video gateways and professional receivers supports comprehensive, end-to-end digital compression for video and data distribution networks.

In 2003, Scopus introduced a new concept to the broadcasting industry — the IVN (Intelligent Video Network). The IVN is a highly integrated, standardized system providing true scalability, high performance, and distributed and efficient network management. It allows operators to deploy a rich portfolio of video, voice, and data services and is a natural migration path from the traditional broadcast world to the on-demand world with full digital-to-digital processing in scalable deployments.

The company was the official supplier of the digital platform for the global broadcast of the 2002 World Cup. Scopus clients worldwide include satellite broadcasters, and cable TV and telco operators such as CBS Newspath (USA), CCTV (China), Deutsche Telecom (Europe), Doordarshan (India), EBU (Europe), FOX News (USA), GlobeCast (Europe), Korea Telecom (Korea), MTV Asia, MultiChoice (South Africa), NBC Olympics, RTRS (Russia), SKY, and others.