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Exatel Visual Systems Inc. (US)
Gary Lerner
Phone: (781) 221-7400
Fax: (781) 221-7407
Email: Gary@Exatel-VS.com
Web: www.Exatel-VS.com

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Sheldon Liebman
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Email: lsmarket@flash.net
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EXATEL INTRODUCES DVN-2000 MPEG-2 ENCODER
Cost-Effective, High-Performance, Standards-Based Product For Digital Video Networking and Broadcast Applications

(Burlington, MA - November 15, 1999) Exatel, a new company providing digital video networking solutions, is proud to introduce the DVN-2000, a professional quality, stand alone MPEG-2 encoder priced at only $8000. Scheduled to begin shipping in January 2000, the DVN-2000 provides the full set of features required by video professionals and is a key component of any digital video network.

The DVN-2000 accepts a variety of digital and analog input signals, including Composite, Component and SDI video as well as AES/EBU and analog stereo audio. The audio and video data is encoded in real-time and the compressed data is formatted and transmitted using the DVB-ASI and SMPTE-310M standards. At this year's IBC show, the DVN-2000 was demonstrated for the first time with DVB-ASI output and was very well received. At NAB 2000, Exatel will showcase the SMPTE-310M output capability.

"The DVN-2000 addresses the needs of companies who are looking for a low cost, high performance MPEG-2 encoder," states Eli Warsawski, President of Exatel Inc. "With its innovative architecture, the DVN-2000 provides unsurpassed performance and versatility at a price far lower than other MPEG-2 encoders. The DVN-2000 is ideal for mobile applications such as ENG and DSNG."

Product Highlights
For easy integration into any environment, the DVN-2000 is packaged in a compact, 19 inch, 1U wide, rack mounted chassis. A front panel LCD display and keypad provide a user-friendly operator interface for direct control. An RS232 serial interface supports remote control applications.

The DVN-2000 uses an adaptive field/frame MPEG-2 Main Profile @ Main Level algorithm, achieving a variable bit rate of 128Kbps-24Mbps. It performs real time multiplexing and complies with industry standards, providing compatibility with a wide range of distribution applications. The product is targeted at terrestrial and satellite television broadcast, Field News Gathering, Electronic News Gathering, Digital Satellite News Gathering (FNG/ENG/DSNG) and other video distribution applications.

For more information, please contact Exatel by Phone (781-221-7400), Fax (781-221-7407), Email (Sales@Exatel-VS.com), or on the World Wide Web (www.Exatel-VS.com).

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About Exatel
Exatel is a privately held company with operating offices in Boston, MA and Rehovot, Israel. The company is dedicated to providing high quality video and audio technology solutions for the broadcast market. Exatel develops innovative hardware and software products and provides systems engineering services to its target markets, including Broadcast, Remote Training and Medical applications.

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Exatel Visual Systems Inc.
111 South Bedford Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: (781) 221-7400
Fax: (781) 221-7407
Email: Sales@Exatel-VS.com
Web: www.Exatel-VS.com

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