TVU Networks :: Top 10 Reasons Why TVUPack

Broadcast Live over 3G, 4G, and LTE Cellular . . . and more

Transmit superior professional HD quality video live from places that you traditionally could not, at the push of a button! TVUPack is an amazing tool for Broadcasters, news, web and law enforcement.

Here are 10 reasons (OK, more than 10 reasons)
why TVU is the Leader of the Pack

when it comes to broadcasting live over cellular

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Fast Start Up

TVUPack starts up within 30 seconds from a cold start
and automatically establishes all available wireless connections, allowing field crews to quickly and easily broadcast HD quality video at a moment’s notice and avoid the missing of important live footage.

Wireless HotSpot

TVUPack’s wireless HotSpot functionality gives your reporters the ability to access the Internet with a laptop or mobile device through the TVUPack’s optimized data connections from the field. With TVUPack’s wireless HotSpot, field crews can send video clips or even finished stories back and forth from the field to the production facility.

Full HD Auto Record

TVUPack features a high capacity internal SSD hard drive that captures all recorded video from a connected input source like a professional camera independent of TVUPack’s transmission status. This invaluable back up feature ensures that captured video footage is saved and protected from transmission disruption. The recorded video is easily extracted at any time remotely from the TVUPack Receiver.

Post to Social Media *Now* . . . with TVU Social

TVUPack offers the first of its kind ability for broadcasters to post still-images from a TVUPack live video stream directly to social media networks such as Twitter. Images are automatically uploaded using TVU Anywhere and a click of a button on a smartphone. Additionally, with the TVU Social Media Manager Service, broadcasters have access to a cloud based Web service that captures still JPEG images at regular intervals of the incoming live video streams from multiple TVUPacks in the field, enabling studio operators to select one or more JPEG images and post them directly to social media.

Simple Clipping of Recorded Content

Using index pictures and a time code, operators at the receiving end can pull down precise clips from stored footage on the TVUPack. With the dual encoder, recorded content can be retrieved in real-time, while the reporter in the field continues recording new content.

Easily Swappable Standard USB Modems

TVUPack uses standard commercially available modems, enabling you to quickly and easily adjust the number of modems from each cell phone carrier based on the network environment. Swapping modems is as easy as plugging them into the easily accessible USB port, enabling users to easily change modems when moving between coverage areas and upgrade to new technologies such as 4G and LTE.

Global Support Team :: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

TVU offers dedicated GLOBAL customer support from a team of television broadcast and data network experts available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They ensure that every TVUPack transmission is successful. In addition, TVU has an extensive network of reseller partners in over 60 countries that are ready to provide additional local support.

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Cellular Network Performance Status

TVUPack delivers real-time access to cellular network performance both in the studio and in the field. Studio engineers can monitor network performance on the TVUPack Receiver’s Web-based interface. Field crews can monitor network performance via TVUPack’s wireless hotspot with any Web-enabled mobile device.

Modular Design

TVUPack TM8200 features a flexible modular design that enables broadcasters to use it in a variety of ways. The removable transmitter can be used in studios, fly-packs, or moving vehicles such as vans as well as the backpack. Additionally, the modem module can be detached from the unit, allowing users to optimally station the modems in different locations, including within moving vehicles.

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One Button Operation

TVUPack was designed with simplicity in mind for on-the-go video journalists. With its built in automation system, the unit will automatically sense the format of the camera that is connected and every available data connection, and automatically negotiates and connects with cellular service providers. This enables camera crews to go live with just the push of the power button. As a result, camera crews do not require expensive training and can focus on capturing the shot rather than configuring the equipment.

Remote Access to Recorded Footage

TVUPack enables operators at receiving end to access footage stored on TVUPack remotely through a simple to use interface. Recorded content can be pulled down using real-time streaming or can be transferred as a file with guaranteed picture quality.

Tape Feed Mode

TVUPack offers Tape Feed Mode that allows camera recorded raw-footage or an edited video sequence to be streamed back to the studio from the field in the highest possible quality given the available bandwidth.

Return Video Feed

TVUPack can send a return video feed to allow a field crew to monitor the quality of a transmission.

Comprehensive IFB system

TVUPack’s IFB system allows a studio to communicate with one or more field camera crews simultaneously through the TVUPack transmitter regardless of whether the pack is transmitting live or not.

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Powerful IP-based video switching, routing and distribution

TVUPack functions as an integral part of the TVU Grid ecosystem, a powerful IP-based video switching, routing and distribution system. TVU Grid knocks down the walls of a broadcast station, enabling media organizations to efficiently route and switch live streaming video content from any location and distribute their own content anywhere with just the click of a button.

Store-and-Forward Made Simple and Fast

TVUPack enables camera crews to transfer any audio, video or data files by using the aggregated bandwidth from all the data cards, in a fully-automated operation. Camera crews simply put the content for transfer on a USB drive and plug the USB drive into the TVUPack. TVUPack will automatically transfer the content on that USB stick to the receiver.

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Sub-Second Latency

Highly resilient and stable picture in HD at sub-second latency – even in a fast changing environment like an on-the-move reporter, moving high-speed vehicle or train.

Microwave/Satellite Integration

TVUPack’s best-in-class encoding capabilities enable broadcasters to transmit video and large data files over Ka-Band, Ku-Band, BGAN and Microwave connections in addition to 3G/4G/LTE cellular connections. TVU was the first to introduce this hybrid transmission solution for SNG vehicles, and has a number of partnerships with key satellite and microwave technology providers around the globe.

TVU’s proprietary Inverse StatMux+

With cellular based video transmission, bandwidth, rate of packet loss, and latency vary constantly. Traditional live transmission devices using bonding technology were not designed to address the instability inherent in cellular networks. TVU’s proprietary Inverse StatMux technology solves this challenge by segmenting the live video signals and transmitting the segments through multiple independent data connections – dynamically allocating all bandwidth according to the availability of each individual connection.

Dual Encoders

TVUPack is packed with two high-quality video encoders – one for live transmission and another for full-quality recording. This ensures that the picture quality of recorded content does not fluctuate regardless of how much bandwidth is available for each live transmission. Why trust your valuable live footage transmission to just one encoder?

Adjust Modems Without Disruption to Transmission

With TVUPack, users can easily access each modem and make adjustments on the fly without disrupting the transmission. Whether you need to add, remove or power cycle a USB modem, TVUPack continues transmitting over each connected data channel without interruption.

TVU Grid Compatible

TVUPack functions as an integral part of the TVU Grid ecosystem, a powerful IP-based video switching, routing and distribution system. TVU Grid knocks down the walls of a broadcast station, enabling media organizations to efficiently route and switch live streaming video content from any location and distribute their own content anywhere with just the click of a button.

Smart VBR

If you prefer to have TVUPack determine the optimal bit-rate, Smart VBR automatically determines and sets the ideal transmission bit-rate and resolution for a given environment and chosen latency.

TVU264 – Proprietary H.264

TVUPack is powered by TVU264, an enhanced proprietary H.264 encoding engine that ensures that the best possible picture quality is delivered over a 3G/4G environment. Developed by broadcast pioneers who worked on the MPEG and ATSC standards, TVU264 enables TVUPack to deliver the same or better picture quality using 30% less bandwidth when compared to other devices using off-the-shelf encoders. With TVU264, TVUPack can deliver superior picture quality in the most challenging network environments.

Auto Download Full Video for Later Use

TVUPack’s Auto Download functionality automatically transmits a full-quality (15 Mbps, H.264, long GOP) video file after each live session uplink. Auto Download ensures that broadcast stations receive the full HD-quality video for subsequent use of the footage in later broadcasts without any packet loss or bandwidth fluctuations that may have occurred during the initial live uplink.

FCC and Operator Compliant

TVUPack has completed the testing outlined for ENG mobile systems, and holds a certificate of compliance. Additionally, TVUPack uses commercially available and FCC and carrier certified modems, ensuring that the system is compliant and safe to use. Unlike some systems, which use unauthorized antennas, TVUPack utilizes only carrier certified modems and its built in antennas.

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