The Argus MX is the industry’s first OEM MPEG-2 encoder with SDI embedded audio and an LTC input. With professional-quality video and audio inputs and new advanced encoding technology, the Argus MX series offers an affordable solution for efficient, reliable encoding in the broadcast, cable, and multimedia industries.

Features

»	4:2:2 encoding upto 50mbs
»	4:2:0 encoding upto 15mbs
»	Embedded Hardware multiplexer for reduced Host CPU use
»	Windows 2K/XP COM SDK with Sony 9pin VTR control
»	LTC time code input
»	4 channel analog & digital audio
»	Composite & Serial Digital Video(SDI)
»	Available March 2003
»	4 channel embedded audio in SDI

Argus 4:2:2
The Argus® 4:2:2 Windows® 2K™ encoder supports the 4:2:2 encoding profile, making it the ideal choice for applications that demand datarates up to 50mbs. Argus 4:2:2 satisfies the most demanding professional video encoding needs.

Argus 4:2:0

The Argus® 4:2:0 Windows® 2K™ encoder supports the ML@MP encoding profile, making it the ideal choice for applications that demand datarates up to 15mbs. Argus 4:2:0 satisfies the most demanding professional video encoding needs.

Features

»	Real-time encoding and multiplexing in MPEG-1, MPEG-2 FOE and MPEG-2 AFF formats.
»	Batch mode for automatic encoding of multiple clips.
»	Supports PAL/NTSC television formats.
»	Fully automatic deck control via Sony™ 9-pin interface.
»	Optional dual stream encoding software plug-in that allows simultaneous encoding at two different output bit rates.
»	Pause and resume encoding for multi-tape sources.
»	Includes Vela CineView® Pro LE decoder for audio/video encoded bitstream confidence monitor.
»	Full-featured Software Developers Kit available.
»	Rack-mountable (4RU).
»	Available in encoding boards sets

Argus LC
The LC encoder is derived from Vela's famed Argus 4:2:0 Windows based encoding system. The LC was developed for a broad range of professional applications; such as ad insertion, video storage and retrieval, and computer-based training.

Argus LC encodes in MPEG-1 SIF, MPEG-2 half resolution and MPEG-2 full resolution formats.
Complete on a standard PCI form factor board, the LC is a practical and affordable system.

Features
»	Real-time encoding and multiplexing of system, program and transport streams.
»	Multi-board support.
»	Full D1 video support.
»	Variable Bit Rate (VBR) support (optional).
»	Batch mode for automatic encoding of multiple clips.
»	Supports PAL or NTSC video formats.
»	Support for closed caption insertion into user data fields.
»	Pause and resume encoding for multi-tape sources.
»	Powerful Windows COM Software Developer's Kit available.
»	Full interoperability with Vela's CineView ® Pro decoder family for real-time playback.
»	Automatic deck control via Sony ® 9-pin interface.
»	Upgradeable to support Argus Spectrum multi-stream encoding (simultaneous generation of Ligos ® MPEG-1, Real ® G2 and Windows Media-formatted streams.
»	MPEG-2 encoding bit rates up to 15Mbps.
»	Two-channel analog audio.
»	Robust, easy to use Windows Graphical User Interface.
»	Easily integrates into existing computer networks.
»	Includes composite analog input
»	Stereo analog audio input

Board Sets (Integrated Encoder + Decoder)    
 Designed for the unique needs of OEMs and system integrators, Argus encoding is primed and available in several board set solutions. The Argus family of PCI encoders (combined with the CineView® Pro family of PCI decoders) offers the same robust MPEG-2 encoding and decoding capabilities as found on Argus system-level products.

Argus Spectrum Multi-Stream

The Argus Spectrum multi-stream broadcast encoding solution extends the functionality of Vela's established Argus MPEG-2 encoder product line. This is accomplished adding support for the simultaneous real-time creation of MPEG-2 (4:2:2 or 4:2:0), MPEG-1, Real G2, and Windows Media™ formatted streams derived from the same video source.

Features
»	Real-time encoding and multiplexing in MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP@ML and MPEG-2 4:2:2P@ML formats.
»	Ligos MPEG-1 encoding software allows simultaneous encoding at MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 bit rates. Time code to match that of the main MPEG-2 stream can be enabled.
»	RealNetwork streams can be created on the Spectrum with the RealProducer™ option and later played back using the popular RealPlayer ® application, which can be downloaded by the user for free.
»	Windows Media-formatted files can be created using the Windows Media optional software, then played back on the Windows Media player application, free for downloading from Microsoft.
»	Encoding bit rates up to 50Mbps, depending on type and number of secondary stream encodes.
»	Each output stream, including the main MPEG-2 stream, is easily configurable using a Vela-exclusive setup application.
»	Composite and component (SMPTE 259M) video input.
»	Composite and component (SMPTE 259M) video output (4:2:0 version is analog only)
»	4-channel digital and analog audio (4:2:0 is analog only).
»	Selectable PAL or NTSC video formats.
»	Automatic deck control via Sony 9-pin interface.
»	Vela CineView ® Pro MPEG-2 4:2:2 decoder used as audio/video encoded bitstream confidence monitor. The 4:2:0 model uses the CineView Pro LE MPEG-2 analog decoder.
»	Robust, easy to use Microsoft ® Windows ® Graphical User Interface.
»	Available as complete rack-mount system or as board-level only product.
»	Other mechanical, electrical and performance specifications common to the Argus 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 encoders may apply, depending on system configuration and use.