QuiC is installed via a Gigabit Ethernet interface on yourserver network, and files to be tested are copied to the QuiC servervia standard FTP (File Transfer Protocol). When used at ingest, audioand video content files can be delivered to a folder or a “drop box”,which creates an analysis queue. Controls are provided to modify filepriorities within the analysis queue. QuiC accepts mixed HD and SDcontent without the need for conversion or reconfiguration.

Harris’ NEXIO™ server provides a flag that allows a file tobe placed automatically in the analysis queue upon ingest or change(edit). This automated functionality enables a means for unattendedqueing of files to QuiC, greatly increasing the system’s usefulness.

Following analysis of a media file, QuiC tracks the file’sstatus and creates a database of test results along with any changesmade to the file. This information is then encapsulated in the headerof the file’s MXF wrapper. This information can be read in aneasy-to-understand summary screen by extracting data from the MXF atany time. When used with a Harris NEXIO™ server, the file header isflagged with a “Ready for Air” or “Not Ready for Air.”

In addition to the file manager summaries, QuiC alsopresents information in intuitive displays such as “QuiC Check” whichprovides a summary of overall file performance, “QuiC Status”, which isa list of files ready for air, as well as user comments for each alarmthat provide insights for editors as they repair faulty clips.

File Correction - Not Just Analysis
QuiC Media Analysis Server, not only performs Quality Control analysis,and reports alarms, it can also repair identified defects, found duringthe Quality Control analysis process. By utilizing hardware-basedlegalizer technology, QuiC Media Analysis corrects out-of-spec basebandaudio and video content, without requiring the file to be returned tothe content provider for re-editing.

The Advanced View Stations provide traditional test andmeasurement views of waveform, vector displays and include an audiolevel meter, gamut and picture display all on one monitor screen.Operators are able to access files from the mass storage servers andthe file content can be copied to QuiC - where it can easily be viewedand controlled through a convenient Scrub controller. Alarmed framesare referenced to time code which is displayed on a time line. TheAdvanced View Station provides full resolution decoded video and highquality audio outputs for the operator’s critical evaluation, includingclosed captioning support.

Broadcasters can conveniently Quality Control all commercialspots during ingest, reducing lost revenue due to “make goods”.Operating faster than real time, even rush jobs can be QualityControlled prior to air.

Future-Proofed Scalability
The QuiC server system hardware is highly scalable, and additionalservers can be added to the primary system to increase analysisthroughput times. Two kinds of View Stations are provided. The ViewStation is created with software, allowing a remote view of the primaryQuiC server’s database. The Advanced View Station option can also beadded to provide traditional views of waveform, vector, audio levelmeter, gamut and picture display — all on one display device.Additionally, the View Stations provide decoded, uncompressed serialdigital video and audio outputs of the file content, allowing forsignal comparison and further monitoring.