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DVEO Ships FireBridge HDV to DVB-ASI Converter (27/2/2006)

FireBridge(TM) Converts HDV Output From JVC GY-HD100U and Sony Z1U Video Cameras to DVB-ASI

DVEO, the broadcast division of CMI, today announced that they are now shipping FireBridge(TM), their HDV to DVB- ASI converter with FireWire(R) input. Designed for broadcasters and content providers, FireBridge converts high definition 1394 output from the new generation of HDV cameras to DVB-ASI.

When used with the JVC GY-HD100U camcorder, FireBridge also converts the camera's 1394 firewire output from 720 30p to 720 60p, making the output fully compatible with standard broadcast 720 60p equipment. FireBridge is the only ASI bridge available today with this advanced feature.

FireWire, also called IEEE 1394 or iLink, is a cross-platform standard for high-speed digital connections between computers and peripherals.

Transport streams are a specially modified type of MPEG-2 video stream used by broadcasters to distribute content.

HDV is a brand new high-definition video format established by JVC, Sony, Canon and Sharp. DVEO is one of the latest members of the HDV Format Supporters.

"We are delighted that FireBridge not only converts 1394 to DVB-ASI but it also converts our GY-HD100U camcorders native 720 30p to 720 60p," stated Lawrence Librach, Assistant Vice President of Business Development for JVC Professional Products Company. "This allows the user who purchases the FireBridge to feed GY-HD100U content via satellite or microwave and be assured that all standard HDTV decoders including Tandberg, Tiernan or JVC can decode the footage captured on location with our GY-HD100U."

"FireBridge is perfect for our customers who are doing reality TV, satellite uplinks, electronic news gathering, movie or video 'dailies,' or any application that needs cost-effective HD content," stated Laszlo Zoltan, Sales Manager for DVEO. "FireBridge replaces expensive HD cameras and MPEG-2 encoders."

Suggested Retail Price: FireBridge for HDV -- $4,995 U.S.

www.dveo.com

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