Pyxis

Fairlight is pleased to introduce Pyxis NLV, a new solution for non-linear video playback and recording for the audio post-production environment.

The system is supplied with Software on CDROM, a PCI Comms card for 9 Pin Control and a user manual.

Pyxis provides support for Black Magic's "Decklink Extreme" Hardware in the software Pyxis environment. The software includes the necessary drivers to enable the features of this card which include Genlock of audio to video output and a range of professional I/Os such as SDI, Balanced analog and SPDIF. Please refer to the list of features below for an overview of the card's features.

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Fully digital SMPTE-259M 10 bit SDI input, and output.

Analog component YUV video with pro audio XLRbalanced audio in and out.

Uncompressed true 10 bit and uncompressed 8 bit SDI capture and playback modes.

SPDIF/Unbalanced AES audio output for monitoring and mastering.

Built in DV Bridge. Real time and instant playback from DV edits to video output.

Industry first HDTV down conversion to NTSC/PAL playback.

No sync generator required as DeckLink generates SDI video sync internally.

Genlock input for syncing to large broadcast systems.

Multi television standard support. Instantly switch between NTSC and PAL.

Super high quality 64 Bit RGB codec rendering at trillions of colors.   

YUV native rendering in supported applications.

    Pyxis-SD Recorder/Player

Support for DeckLink video capture card, offering Genlock and a range of professional I/Os such as SDI, Component video, balanced audio I/Os and SPDIF digital audio

•  Record/Playback uncompressed or DV25 video and MJPEG at variable compression rates from 2:1 to approx 50:1
•  Record/Playback Lossless Compress 2:1
•  Import / Stream QuickTime and AVI files
•  Optional Streaming of DVCPro50 and MPEG1-2 SD files
•  Supports multi formats on video time line
•  Real-time frame rate conversion
•  Built in 9 Pin machine control (Slave and Master)
•  LTC Input and Output at all standard frame rates
•  Instant random access to any point in the project with visual frame locators, timecode locator and jump keys
•  Network ready project management
•  Network streaming playback video files from central video server
•  Intuitive touch screen interface (Requires approved TFT) •  Comprehensive edit functions
•  Import / Stream OMF files
•  Export  BWave,  WAV,  AIFF,  AVI, QuickTime and Pyxis VMU files
•  Complete ADR package with list import, Cue management •  ADR Video display of take cue, streamers and generation of cue tones
•  Automatic arm and record of external 9 pin machines if connected

    Pyxis-HD Recorder/Player

•  Support for Decklink HD single or dual Link hardware
•  SDI Video I/O and Component video Outputs, RGB, and YUV
•  Tri-Level Sync Input
•  Record/Playback uncompressed and MJPEG at variable compression rates from 2:1 to approx 50:1
•  Record/Playback 8/10 bit 4:2:2 HD formats 1080PsF/23.98, 1080PsF/24, 1080i/25, 1080i/29.97, 1080i/30
•  Record/Playback of 8 tracks audio
•  Import / Stream QuickTime including ProRes and Avid DnXHD
•  Optional Streaming of DVCPro100 and MPEG1-2 HD files
•  Optional Streaming of MXF file containing IMX, D10, MPEG, LongGop and DVCPro100
•  Supports multi formats on video time line
•  Real-time frame rate conversion
•  Built in 9 Pin machine control (Slave and Master)
•  LTC Input and Output at all standard frame rates
•  Instant random access to any point in the project with visual frame locators, timecode locator and jump keys
•  Network streaming playback of compressed video files from central video server*
•  Intuitive touch screen interface. (Requires approved TFT) •  Comprehensive edit functions
•  Import / Stream OMF file
•  Export  BWave,  WAV,  AIFF,  AVI, QuickTime and Pyxis VMU files
•  Complete ADR package with list import, Cue management •  ADR Video display of take cue, streamers and generation of cue tones
•  Automatic arm and record of external 9 pin machines if connected

    Pyxis ADR Option

Also available as an option for Pyxis and Pyxis-Pro is Pyxis-ADR which provides the ability to spot ADR takes directly into a list that is available as a pull down window in the ADR Menu. The list allows the user to enter In and Out Time-code positions for the required Take.

In addition text dialog can be added to the required Take and this will be displayed in a dialog box that is displayed with the picture. The user can also define the size and position of the on screen dialog box.

Once a list has been defined the user can select Takes for automatic dialog replacement. A user defined pre-roll will position the transport and automatically roll into the in point.

During the pre-roll the system will generate beeps to cue the actors during the recording of the Take. In addition, converging bars are displayed on screen, the actor being notified of the in point when they meet in the centre and form a cross.
 

    What is Pyxis?

Pyxis is a family of non-linear video player/recorders designed for use in audio post production, film dubbing, telecine capture, screening rooms,  ADR list preparation and control functions in ADR recording studios. Pyxis is easily installed on any suitable PC platform running the Windows XP™ operating system. Pyxis can operate as a standalone system, under SONY™ 9 pin control, or as part of a multi-system, facility-wide network using standard Ethernet as its connection protocol. There are two products that comprise the Pyxis family. These include a Standard Definition player/recorder (PYX-SD) with Genlock and SDI I/Os utilizing the DeckLink card, and an HD/SD player/recorder (PYX-HD) with SDI and Genlock utilizing the DeckLink HD card supporting 4:2:2 uncompressed video for the highest possible video quality.



All versions support either uncompressed or compressed video formats in NTSC or PAL and at any frame rate including 24 and 23.98 in the HD versions for film productions. In addition Pyxis HD can reference Tri-Level sync as the master timing reference. LTC can be generated at any required rate so Pyxis can easily be used as a master in all dubbing room applications. Pyxis NLV has built-in ADR spotting and list management software. Using the Pyxis ADR manager, recording cues can be easily imported to the Pyxis system. If keyed in externally, dialogue text and auto record In/Out points can be imported to the ADR manager. Dialogue text can be displayed with the picture during the ADR session along with cueing displays (streamers) and beeps for the actors. All Pyxis configurations are supplied with a PCI Communication card for 9 Pin and video sync, a CD containing system software, a software dongle to enable licensing.

There are few software options for Pyxis, these include:
-       DVCPro 50/100
-       MPEG 1&2
-       MXF

    Key Features

Pyxis will display, record and playback 1 x video track and 2 x audio tracks with video and audio waveform clips laid out on a familiar scrolling timeline with a fixed playback position. An additional filmstrip style video track aids easy frame accurate identification of the current picture position. The film strip display can also be used for very high resolution scrubbing operations. Pyxis will play back an additional two audio tracks if imported from files with four or more associated audio tracks. If more than four tracks are present Pyxis will automatically load the first four tracks ignoring tracks 5 and above.

Pyxis supports PAL & NTSC recording and playback in DV25 and native uncompressed video formats. Audio can be recorded and played back at any sampling rate or word length supported by the installed sound card. Comprehensive timecode format support is offered including PAL, NTSC (DF & NDF), 23.98, 24, 30 and 60 frames per second. Extensive pull-up and pull-down options including audio position and length compensation are also provided.

OMF import support is provided plus import and export to AVI, QuickTime, WAV and AIFF file formats.

Pyxis offers comprehensive track and clip-based editing for simple picture and audio conform tasks, including cut, copy, paste, and trim.

Pyxis features convenient auto locator tiles which are easily created and stored by the user to literally thousands of available locations. To make a locator simply drag the current Frame to any available space. The Screen displays 20 locate pointers (tiles) at any time. The next 20 pointers are easily accessed by using the arrow down/up keys.

Pyxis can operate as a 9-pin master or slave device and is compatible with most 9-pin controllers and devices. When coupled with one of the Crystal-Core family of products, Pyxis provides total bi-directional control of both transports. In this mode the operator can use the visual markers provided by the Pyxis locator tiles to move instantly to any location in the project. The on-screen transport controls can also be used to drive both machines.

Pyxis includes a convenient timecode locator and provides support for timecode offsets entered manually or captured from the current position, plus quick frame nudge controls.

The Pyxis system includes the following system components

· Pyxis NLV Software
· AVMedia PCI Comms Card
· Comms break-out cable supporting:
.1 x Sony compatible D9-pin interface
.1 x 75ohm BNC video sync input

NOTE: * Streaming of video and audio files is dependent upon available network bandwidth, network protocol, storage bandwidth, edit density and file format. For more information regarding network capabilities contact an authorized Pyxis reseller.

Pyxis Hardware Specifications
Standard Definition
High Definition