Antenna TV Multichannel Continuity
Client:
Antenna TV
Solution:
Broadcast
Industry:
Media & Entertainment
Country:
Greece
Project Summary
In 2010, Telmaco was awarded a turnkey project to modernize Antenna TV’s continuity and playout infrastructure. The system replaced analogue manual workflows with a fully automated digital environment, including mirrored servers, GPS-synchronized automation, and HD-ready architecture. The new system went on-air smoothly in August 2010.
5
TV Channels Supported
2
Continuity Rooms for Satellite Channels
3
Ikegami HL65W Cameras for News Upgrade
2010
Completion Year
The Outcome
Gallery
Overview
The project modernized Antenna TV’s playout chain, enabling automated and file-based workflows while preserving redundancy and manual override capabilities. Telmaco designed and delivered a flexible, scalable system that ensured uninterrupted broadcasting across multiple channels.
The Challenge
Delivering a unified and reliable playout system across multiple channels.
Transition from analogue/manual workflows to digital automation
Provide both automated operation and manual override
Guarantee full redundancy with mirrored servers and control suites
Ensure scalability and HD-readiness for future growth
Support a file-based workflow for commercials and in-house productions
The Solution
A robust, automated playout environment with redundancy and scalability.
Playout Automation
Aveco Astra automation controls all 5 channels, baseband ingest, graphics, and routing.
Video Servers
Mirrored multi-channel devices with shared storage and instant file import.
Continuity Suites
Two continuity rooms serving 4 satellite channels, with master control switchers and monitoring.
Redundancy & Reliability
Mirrored automation and video servers, redundant power supplies, and full failover design.
File-Based Workflow
Automated ingest from watch folders into the playout servers, ready for on-air transmission.
Tailored Services
Master control, routing, redundancy
Channel logos and on-air branding
Satellite channel playout
Cabling, racks, commissioning
Automation, multiviewer, GPS monitoring
Video servers, digital mixers, HD-ready workflow
