Autoscript WinPlus-IP News PKG - WinPlus-IP Newsroom Software Application Package with XBox-IP Prompt Video Generator and HC-IP Desktop Controller in Black Finish

The Autoscript WinPlus-IP News PKG is a comprehensive software package that combines the WinPlus-IP Newsroom Software Application with the XBox-IP Prompt Video Generator and the HC-IP Desktop Controller. This powerful suite is designed to support efficient, high-performance prompting in modern newsroom environments. The software is available for electronic download and integrates seamlessly with networked devices, providing full IP-based control of the prompting system. WinPlus-IP News PKG is the ultimate choice for newsrooms worldwide, offering real-time script updates, smooth scrolling, and remote operation capabilities.

WinPlus-IP News enables smooth, real-time scroll previews and is optimized for dark production environments. The customizable user interface allows operators to adjust colors and content placement, ensuring the software meets the specific needs of any newsroom. With multi-language support, the software is designed for global use, and its ability to load multiple rundowns for multi-program operation makes it an ideal solution for busy newsrooms. The package also includes the XBox-IP and HC-IP, providing the necessary hardware to complement the software's robust features and deliver seamless control and video generation.

The XBox-IP is an extremely compact scroll engine that connects via Ethernet and offers dual HD-SDI outputs for traditional prompt monitors. It also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which simplifies the setup by using a single cable for both power and network connectivity. The rugged, portable casing with an LED status indicator ensures the XBox-IP is durable and easy to transport, making it ideal for solo operators or smaller setups. Meanwhile, the HC-IP Desktop Controller is ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and ease of use, with a single Ethernet cable providing power and connectivity. The HC-IP controller features customizable illuminated function keys and is designed to enhance user comfort, ensuring smooth and efficient prompting during live broadcasts.

WinPlus-IP News PKG also integrates seamlessly with all leading NRCS systems, such as Avid iNews, Dalet, News Wire, and Newsmaker, and supports MOS Protocol devices. The software enables instant script updates, ensuring that newsrooms can maintain real-time control over their scripts without delays. With powerful redundancy and monitoring capabilities, this package ensures that live broadcasts remain uninterrupted, with the ability to monitor device status and group updates across the network. The WinPlus-IP News PKG is the go-to solution for newsrooms seeking reliability, ease of use, and the ability to manage high-demand productions efficiently.

Features

• WinPlus-IP News integrates seamlessly with leading NRCS such as Avid iNews, Dalet, and News Wire
• Supports MOS Protocol devices including Annova Open Media, AP ENPS, and Octopus
• Instant script updates from NRCS for seamless newsroom workflow
• Dual HD-SDI outputs from the XBox-IP for traditional prompt monitors
• XBox-IP features Power over Ethernet (PoE) for simplified setup and single controller use
• HC-IP Desktop Controller provides ergonomic design for left or right-handed operation
• Programmable function keys on the HC-IP controller with customizable RGB and white lighting options
• Supports multi-language operation for global newsroom use
• Customizable user interface with resizable windows, color selection, and content tile pinning
• Real-time scroll preview and smooth script tracking during live prompting
• Multiple rundowns supported for multi-program operation, ideal for busy newsrooms
• Word and RTF script import, plus graphical scroll control for efficient script management
• Device management tools for easy monitoring, grouping, and firmware updates
• Supports closed captioning output for generating subtitles directly from scripts
• Runs on Windows 8.1/10/11, with 8GB RAM, i5 processor, and 5GB free disk space minimum
• Compact and portable design with rugged, durable casing for the XBox-IP
• Operating temperature: XBox-IP: 41°F to 104°F, HC-IP: -4°F to 140°F
• Power consumption: XBox-IP: 8W maximum, HC-IP: 3W
• Dimensions: XBox-IP: 6.37 x 7.16 x 1.45 inches, HC-IP: 1.65 x 5.28 x 9.06 inches
• Weight: XBox-IP: 1.3 lbs, HC-IP: 1.1 lbs
• Includes remote software and firmware updates for networked devices

Specifications

Minimum system requirements

• Operating System: Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
• 32 Bit and 64 Bit OS supported
• Hard Drive: 5GB of free disk space
• RAM: 8GB
• Processor: i5 (3 cores min.)
• Graphics: Graphics card supporting OpenGL 3 for smooth preview/VGA prompting

Application

• Connects automatically to all Intelligent Prompting devices on the connected IP network
• In-screen real time scroll preview
• Simple customisable user interface: resizable windows, colour selection, content tile position, content tile pin to sidebar, tabbed windows
• Script edits during live prompting
• Multi language support
• Word & RTF Import
• Graphical scroll control

Run Order

• Options: add story, remove story, cloak story, drop story, scroll to prompter, track live story, print run order
• Available run order preview
• Drag and drop story

Story Editor

• Options: font type, font size, font format, font colour, background colour, spell check, cut & paste
• Script matches prompt mode to indicate prompt output
• Follow prompter
• Font resize slider

Prompter preview

• Super smooth scroll
• Options: timer, on-screen message, invert colours, blank screen
• Timer options: background clock
• Presenter preferences

Device management

• Status: add manual, add discovered, monitoring
• Device grouping for firmware updates
• Remote program of scroll control function buttons
• Assign colours to function buttons
• Remote software and firmware updates

Compatibility

• HC-IP desktop scroll control
• EVO-IP monitors, including EPIC-IP systems
• XBox-IP scroll engine
• Instant script updates from NRCS
• Multiple rundowns
• Newsroom connectivity status
• User definable friendly name & newsroom connection type
• Closed Caption output function

Xbox-IP

• Connectors: 1 x DC barrel, 12 VDC Power Input, 1 x RJ45, PoE Ethernet, Input, 2 x HD-SDI, Video Output, 1 x RJ45, PoE Controller Output, 2 x USB Port
• Power Consumption: 8 W Maximum, With PoE Controller: 11 W
• Power: DC: 12 VDC, 1 A
• Video Formats: Selectable from 1080p 60/50/29.97, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/50
• Power Supply: 100 - 230 VAC, 12 VDC 5 A
• Fuse: Internal: 3A PCB Mounted (Not User Serviceable)
• Certification: FCC
• Operating Temperature: 41F to 104F
• Storage Temperature: -4F to 140F
• Dimensions: 6.37 x 7.16 x 1.45 inches
• Weight: 1.3 lbs

HC-IP

• Function Buttons: Next (Page, Bookmark, and Snapshot), Previous (Page, Bookmark, and Snapshot), Top of Script
• Programmable Function Keys: 2 x Illuminated, Programmed within WinPlus-IP
• Color Options: 1 x RGB, 1 x White Standard (User Definable)
• Power: PoE
• Note: PoE Injector or XBox-IP Separately Available
• Power Consumption: 3 W
• Connector: 1 x RJ45
• Dimensions: 1.65 x 5.28 x 9.06 inches
• Weight: 1.1 lbs