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SBC Park
San Francisco Giants Stadium 


SITE
SBC ParkSeamlessly integrating historic architectural charm and state-of-the-art technology, Pacific Bell Park has earned a reputation as the crown jewel among Major League baseball stadiums. The new Giants baseball home has been hailed by San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as an "instant civic treasure" and is generally considered among the most picturesque and enjoyable sports entertainment venues worldwide.

SCOPE
This high-profile project includes the design and installation of an extensive CCTV security system, a broadcast production room, the main large screen video display and video monitors in public areas and luxury suites. Panasonic engineers also work closely with the Giants to design and implement a revolutionary IntraNet coaching system capable of capturing, organizing and recalling full-motion digital video of each pitch from multiple angles.

SBC Park A subsequent project includes the design and installation of the Panasonic Baycam at Pac Bell Park to provide high-resolution images from high atop the ballpark’s Northeast Light Standard for traditional video and Internet broadcast applications.

DESIGN AND BUILD
•  Coaching systems
•  Astrovision™video display screens for Ball Park and Fan Lot
•  Astrovision™production control room
•  Stadium-wide CCTV and access control system
•  Club suite video systems enabling access to multiple closed-circuit cameras
•  Portable audio sound system
•  All televisions
•  Remote-controlled camera for broadcast and webcast applications
•  Verify concept design
•  Fabricate equipment rack
•  Supervise installation
•  Test and adjust as required

SYSTEM FEATURES
SBC Park •  Astrovision™ large screen displays provide clear, brilliant viewing under even the brightest daytime conditions
•  Matrix switchers and control systems enable virtually simultaneous monitoring of multiple cameras
•  State-of-the-art, full-service video production service facilitates precise, high-quality digital and frame-by-frame editing for in-stadium monitors and television broadcast
•  Advanced digital video archive retrieval system creates sophisticated video database for coaching before, during and after games
•  BayCam delivers high-resolution panoramic images for broadcast and webcast



SBC Park MAJOR HARDWARE
• 24’ x 32’ FTD Astrovision™display screen
• 10’x12’ Astrovision™screen
• 5 DVCPRO recorders
• 3 3CCD digital processing color cameras
• 8 full production control cameras
• DVCPRO video server
• 200 20" TV monitors
• 200 27" TV monitors
• 85 video cassette recorders
• 45 ink jet fax machines
• 20 copiers
• 33 CCTV color CCD super dynamic cameras
• CCTV expanded matrix system
•  Panasonic AW-E800 broadcast camera with analog/broadband interface (BayCam)

CHALLENGE
Working with multiple contractors and integrating Panasonic projects into each contractor’s specific timelines to build a 42,000-seat stadium in downtown San Francisco.

Panasonic has the financial resources and large project expertise to complete a multi-million project of this magnitude within project deadlines.



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