DNF Controls today announced that WKYC-TV, located in Cleveland, Ohio, has installed two ST300-SRP Sports Controllers and an ST300-SSM Slow-Motion Controller in its new state-of-the-art HD control room for use during televised broadcasts from Jacobs Field, home of the Cleveland Indians. Designed for demanding sports production environments, the two controllers give WKYC operators control of the facility's existing video servers and provide highlight playback and slow-motion instant replay capabilities.

"Our ST300 systems provide superior control over immediate, slow-motion instant replays, and that translates into exciting visuals that will keep fans entertained, whether they are in the stands or watching at home," said Dan Fogel, president of DNF Controls. "We're excited to work with WKYC-TV as they look to enrich their broadcasts with streamlined and easy-to-use control solutions."

Once action is captured, game footage is recorded onto Panasonic AJ-HD1200A and Sony HDW-2000M video tape recorders, which are both controlled by the ST300-SSM Sports Controller. The ST300-SRP controller supports simultaneous record and playback capabilities, which means WKYC operators can record on-the-field action even after cutting away to commercials and create clips from multiple cameras for different angles of the same event.

The ST300-SRP Slow-Motion Controller combines the power of the ST300 Slow-Motion Controller with the power of DDRs that have simultaneous record/playback capabilities.
 
The ST300-SSM Slow-Motion Controller provides WKYC operators with single-keystroke cue marking and recall of up to 100 cue points per VTR. Both models feature a T-bar that provides smooth, precise speed control for slow-motion playout.