Tadiran Scopus Announces New Products At NAB'2000

Business Wire, April 10, 2000

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NAB2000

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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2000

Tadiran Scopus, a leading developer and manufacturer of MPEG-2 DVB products, announces the release of two NEW products in their CODICO(R) product line to be launched at NAB'2000 the E-1500 DSNG Encoder and IRD-2600. The 3rd generation of the CODICO(R) product line is also being introduced with its new look and design.

The CODICO(R) E-1500 DSNG Encoder housed in a newly designed 2 rack unit enclosure, is a user friendly and easy to install encoder that was developed especially to meet the DSNG operator's stringent requirements for mobile applications. The E-1500 can be installed both in vehicles, flyaway helicopter and other mobile or fixed locations. The E-1500 is based on the CODICO(R) E-1X00 Encoder series in combination with the CODICO(R) MOD/S - 7500 modulator. The E-1500 is compatible with the new EBU DSNG-CA (BISS / Basic Interoperable Scrambling System). The E-1500 offers fast access keys for Modulation, Carrier on/off and convenient pre-programmed set-ups.

The CODICO(R) IRD-2600, Tadiran Scopus' 3rd generation of IRD, offers enhanced receiving and decoding capabilities for head-ends sites and other receiving locations. The new IRD-2600 series is based on a new advanced chip-set and includes Dolby AC-3 pass-through, simultaneous decoding and PID (Program ID) identification, an ATM DS-3 interface and advanced VBI processing. Riding the success of the best selling CODICO(R) IRD-2500 series, the IRD-2600 offers a modular structure and a variety of interfaces for various applications.

The Tadiran Scopus display at NAB'2000 also includes a MCPC end-to-end system solution, including statistical multiplexing systems for multiple channel transmission, and a demo of live news feeds and stored video files form a server using the data transfer capability used by CBS Newspath.

About Tadiran Scopus:

Tadiran Scopus is a leading manufacturer of MPEG-2, DVB equipment for professional broadcasters. Based on 20 years of experience in research and the manufacturing of compression equipment, Tadiran Scopus developed CODICO(R), a comprehensive product line of end-to-end system solutions for the delivery of digital TV and IP/data over DVB platform.

Tadiran Scopus equipment is used globally by leading broadcasters, cable operators and private TV networks to achieve the highest quality, performance and cost effectiveness in the distribution of digital video, audio and data. Among Tadiran Scopus prominent clients: CBS Newspath (USA), Cablecom (Switzerland), TCI/Pramer (Argentina), Telespazio (Italy) and others.

For further information please contact: Mrs. Hanita Rosenthal, Marketing Communications Manager, Tadiran Scopus Ltd., Tel: 972-3-5576264, Fax: 972-3-5576249, Email: hanita@scopus.co.il or Goldfine and Partners, Tel: 972-3-6870804, Fax: 972-3-6391371, Email: goldfine@netvision.net.il

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