Harmonic Upgrades XOS Processor with Dolby HDR, Cuts DTV+ Distribution Costs
Harmonic’s upgraded XOS Advanced Media Processor now integrates Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio to optimize ATSC 3.0 broadcasts for richer viewing. The single-appliance solution consolidates playout, encoding and gateway functions, cutting DTV+ deployment costs and facilitating C-Band to Ku-Band and IP distribution migrations.
1. Enhanced HDR and Audio Support
The XOS Advanced Media Processor now supports Dolby Vision advanced HDR with look management and Dolby Atmos object-based audio, enabling broadcasters to preserve creative intent across display types, enhance accessibility with audio description and dialog enhancement, and deliver immersive NextGen TV experiences using ATSC 3.0 standards.
2. Consolidated Playout-to-Delivery Workflow
By integrating advanced playout, premium encoding and gateway functions into a single appliance, the solution lowers DTV+ deployment costs and streamlines operations; it supports VVC, LCEVC and MPEG-H audio codecs and centralizes ROUTE and STLTP parameters for optimized bandwidth efficiency and management.
3. Hybrid Satellite and IP Distribution
The media processor offers seamless migration from C-Band to Ku-Band satellite and IP-based delivery using SRT or RIST protocols alongside CDN distribution, ensuring broadcast-grade reliability and low latency for primary distribution while reducing infrastructure complexity.