SAN CARLOS, Calif. – February 3, 2004 – Transparent Video Corporation (TVC), a leader in advanced television broadcast technology, today announced it has drastically cut costs for stations seeking to upgrade to HDTV or increase ENG signal output by introducing two add-on multiplexers that can potentially save millions of dollars industry-wide and significantly improve broadcast quality.

The MegaMux STL-4000 and MegaMux ENG-4000 add-ons provide digital capability to studio-transmitter links and quadruple the output of ENG signals, without the cost of buying additional microwave transmitter links. Both MegaMux systems improve bandwidth performance and expand the capability of existing equipment while saving broadcasters thousands of dollars compared to outdated alternatives for complying with FCC mandates.

“Until now, the push to convert stations to HDTV and enhance ENG capacity has been accompanied by the staggering cost of purchasing additional microwave transmitter links,” said Norman Gillaspie, founder and CEO of Transparent Video Corporation. “Our MegaMux line inexpensively accomplishes these goals at a fraction of the cost by dramatically improving the performance of equipment that broadcasters already own.”

Seamless HDTV Conversion

The MegaMux STL-4000 permits broadcasters to produce digital performance with existing studio-transmitter links. The compact, rack-mount system features advanced MPEG encoding, decoding and multiplexing technology, combined with mutli-level, digital RF modulation.

The all-in-one design is easy to install and improves the performance of legacy STL equipment by converting the NTSC video signals to an MPEG2 stream at approximately 6 megabits per second. The MegaMux STL-4000 then multiplexes the signals to provide multiple program support over a single RF carrier.

Studios can transmit NTSC video and the DVB ASI HDTV transport stream to the tower simultaneously – without installing additional microwave transmitter links.

· Ideal for cable providers that want to add more video channels and not deplete capital improvement budgets
· Transmits analog video, stereo audio, HDTV SMPTE 310 or DV-ASI over an existing microwave link
· No RF engineering or FCC licensing required for installation
· Complies with FCC reduced bandwidth requirements

Enhanced ENG Performance

The MegaMux ENG-4000 does the job of four microwave radio links by compressing four channels of composite video and four channels of stereo audio, cost-effectively boosting the bandwidth capacity of ENG units by 400 percent without sacrificing video or audio quality. Its multiple signaling capabilities operate within parameters of proposed FCC bandwidth-reduction regulations.

The self-contained rack-mount system transmits multiple video NTSC signals over a single analog system. The MegaMux ENG-4000 is a complete four-channel real-time MPEG2 encoder multiplexer.

· Improves bandwidth performance by 400%
· Low power consumption ideal for mobile news-gathering units
· Greater control in the studio frees reporters to develop more compelling newscasts from the field
· Transmit bilingual commentary over broadcasts of same live footage

Pricing and Availability

Availability is generally within 2-3 weeks after receipt of initial order. Pricing is on a by-product basis depending on customer requirements.

About Transparent Video

Transparent Video Corporation was founded to advance innovation in broadcasting equipment technology. Its product line, the result of an intensive R&D effort, allows broadcasters to make the leap into HDTV and multi-NTSC video signaling without purchasing additional microwave transmitters, saving thousands of dollars.

Its efforts are driven by market demand for cost-effective technology that increases broadcasting bandwidth capacity without the burden of heavy capital investment.

TVC founder and CEO Norman Gillaspie has developed a number successful products for the broadcast industry. In 1980, he founded Gillaspie Communications Inc., a pioneer in TVRO. GCI introduced several innovative products, including a low-cost image reject mixer at 4GHz and a computer-controlled satellite receiver with remote control. In 1984, Mr. Gillaspie started ISS Engineering, specializing in commercial satellite products, and introduced the first satellite receiver that plugged into a PC and the first TV tuner demodulator the plugged into a satellite receiver.

Transparent Video empowers stations to meet the challenge of complying with FCC bandwidth regulations while simultaneously realizing a significant return on their equipment upgrade investment, reaping the benefits of next-generation broadcasting technology. The company is located in San Carlos, California.

Broadcast entities are invited to contact a distributor for pricing, to learn more about TVC products, and to arrange a demonstration. Distributors are listed on the company Web site, www.transparentvideo.net.

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