RHB SERVICES CABLING HOLMENKOLLEN NATIONAL SKI ARENA E CABLE BRIDGE IBC FENCE TUBE TO MZ/SHOOTING RANGE TUBE TO SAP/COP TUNNEL

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1 CABLING HOLMENKOLLEN NATIONAL SKI ARENA A RTV A 60 m C B RTV B 100 m C C MCR A 300 m D D Studio positions A 350 m E E Mixed zone A 400 m F F Commentators A 500 m G G Shooting range A 550 m H H Coaches area G H C SSSN TUNNEL SHOOTING RANGE A B TUBE TO MZ/SHOOTING RANGE FENCE F IBC TUBE TO SAP/COP D 510 E CABLE BRIDGE FENCE TUNNEL RHB SERVICES 76 77

IBC - BUILDING A IBC - BUILDING B EBU/SNG Supply van2 supply van1 OB van

2 RHB SERVICES COMPOUND AND IBC MEDIA CENTRE CAFETERIA RTV COMPOUND Stage Stage YLE Equipment Mini bus FREUSF Supply van SETV4 OB van FREUSF OB van IBC - BUILDING A IBC - BUILDING B EBU/SNG Supply van2 supply van1 OB van Edit van 1 Edit van NRK Host Wire Power UPS 1 Power UPS 2 Patch panel IBC 78 79

3 International Broadcast Centre IBC Telephone numbers Host Broadcaster Management Host Broadcaster / Oslo 2016 Booking Host Broadcaster MCR Stairs from 2. floor Stairs to level 2 EBU Booking EBU MCR IBC IBC Level 2 HOST BROADCASTER RUMATV FRFT BUILDING A BUILDING B IBC Level 1 DE SETV4 BUILDING A LOC/EBU/HOST Booking EBU DKTV2 HB/EBU MCR FIYLE BUILDING B The International Broadcast Centre (IBC) serves as the main working area for NRK Host Broadcaster, the European Broadcasting Union and six rights holding broadcasters who have booked designated cabins for their operations. The IBC is located conveniently close to the competition venue and within walking distance to all media working areas in Holmenkollen. Totalling approximately 700 square meters, the IBC is a temporary facility made up of 45 stacked steel cabins, constructed especially for these Biathlon World Championships. It is built on two levels next to the RTV compound. NRK Host Broadcaster is responsible for operating the IBC and for providing technical and administrative support to broadcasters in the IBC and the RTV compound. A joint booking office for host services, EBU and the organizer (Oslo 2016) is located in the IBC. The adjacent Media Centre houses a cafeteria and working space for photographers, ENG teams, non rights holders and internet media. (See Media operations, page 95) IBC Timeline 2 January 15 February Cabin construction - Power and IT cabling 15 February IBC / Media Centre delivery date from constructor One4Event to organizer Oslo February 23 February Host Broadcaster cabling and installation 24 February 14 March IBC operational period Equipment delivery to right holders areas in the IBC is available from

4 February IBC technical services and facilities are operational from 26 February 09:00 to 14 March 09:00. Access Only RTV accredited personnel will have access to the IBC. Persons without the proper accreditation will need additional credentials. Host Broadcaster areas The NRK Host Broadcaster technical areas are located on level 1 in building B. The NRK Host Broadcaster management areas are located on level 2 in building A. The Booking Office is located in level 1 in building B Master Control Room (MCR) Operational hours 08:00 23:00 All multilateral and unilateral signals from the venue will be monitored and processed in the joint Host Broadcaster and EBU MCR (see also Technical Operations section, page 73) All feeds will be available to rights holders from here: international TV and radio audio from the biathlon venue and Medal Plaza, clean feed signal, isolated camera feeds and beauty cameras, MPC press conference feed, color bars and black and burst signals. Eurovision Network Operations EBU network operational staff will be positioned together with Host Broadcaster personnel for further distribution of the signals. The Eurovision network will carry: - The multilateral feed (from competitions and ceremonies) - The unilateral feeds, e.g. interviews/standups and playout - Dedicated circuits Eurovision contact for transmissions: Benoit Paquay, paquay@eurovision.net The Booking office The Host Broadcaster NRK, LOC Oslo 2016 and EBU will have a joint Booking Office in the IBC building B, level 1. Its staff will follow up broadcasters advance orders, manage distribution of RTV devices and handle day-to-day bookings during the World Championships. The office will liaise with the various Host Broadcaster sections as well as with LOC, IBU and EBU. At the booking office, authorised personnel representing each broadcaster can check the status of their company s bookings, pick up access devices and place orders for occasional services and facilities. Please note that pre-booked services that have not been paid according to invoice deadlines will be charged up front or cancelled. Opening hours from 29 February onwards: 09:00-21:00 Non-competition days: 09:00-19:00 Contact Booking Office Main telephone number: EBU Booking Åse-Marie Hauan, Booking Manager NRK Host Broadcaster ase-marie.hauan@nrk.no Miriam Henriksen, RTV Coordinator Oslo miriamhenriksen@hotmail.com During Event Booking Procedure Authorised RHB personnel may submit their orders at the IBC Booking Office. Occasional booking facilities are available on a first come, first served basis. All facilities and services ordered at the venue are to be paid upon booking. Bookings will be confirmed in writing once payment has been received. Payment will take place by direct bank transfer/credit card. No refunds will be made of confirmed bookings

COMMENTARY POSITIONS 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 TV RUMATV TV ATORF TV SETV 4 TV DE TV RA FREUSP French TV FREUSP Eng TV FREUSP Rus TV FREUSP Ger TV

5 COMMENTARY POSITIONS TV RUMATV TV ATORF TV SETV 4 TV DE TV RA FREUSP French TV FREUSP Eng TV FREUSP Rus TV FREUSP Ger TV FREUSP Pol TV L'EQUIPE 21 TV RUC1R TV CHSRG TV FIYLE Fin TV FIYLE Swe TV FIYLE RA Relacom/CCR Host EBU CZCT TV SIRTVS TV SIRTVS TV EEKanal 12 TV DEMDR RA SESR / FRRMC RA NOP4 RA DKTV2 TV DE TV DE TV The final balance of pre-booked services will be invoiced together with the total VAT amount after the championships. The general VAT rate in Norway is 25 per cent. Note: All bookings from sub licensed broadcasters are to be made through the rights holding company. Commentator Services Commentary positions, 30 in total, are located in the permanent stadium building above the public stands, with an excellent view to the action on the stadium. The positions will be available for broadcasters from 26 February to 13 March a couple of hours after the last transmission. The Commentary Control Room (CCR) is located in the commentator complex. Host Broadcaster CCR staff will support commentators in every way, and control and connect circuits. The CCR will be operational on competition days from one hour before to one hour after the international transmissions, including the medal award ceremonies in the evening. Commentator Position Facilities All positions are equipped with basic lighting and heating. Four different types of positions are available to broadcasters: Fully equipped, includes: Table and three chairs TV monitor 22 with CATV connection Media Information System (MIS) monitor 4 power outlets 230V Commentator unit with two headsets (additional headsets can be ordered) ISDN Codec (G722) placed in CCR HB cue audios (director master talkback and International Sound) Standard commentary service and technical assistance from one hour before to one hour after HB transmissions Partially equipped, includes: Table and three chairs 84 85

TV monitor 22 with CATV connection MIS monitor 4 power outlets 230V Standard commentary service and technical assistance from one hour before to one hour after HB transmissions If ordered separately,

6 TV monitor 22 with CATV connection MIS monitor 4 power outlets 230V Standard commentary service and technical assistance from one hour before to one hour after HB transmissions If ordered separately, TV or radio International Sound incl. cabling to position Non-equipped, includes: Table and three chairs Power outlets Channel Allocation 1 NRK 1 Norway (analogue) 2 NRK 2 Norway (analogue) 3 TV 2 Norway (analogue) 4 Eurosport (analogue) 5 International feed (SD analogue) 6 International feed (HD DVB-T / Mpeg4) 7 Eurosport return (SD DVB-T / Mpeg4) Mixed Zone Radio Reporting Position, includes: One table shared by two radio companies, seats for two persons One shared 22 flat screen monitor with CATV connection One shared MIS monitor Power outlets Media Information System Monitors for the Media Information System (MIS) will be provided by Siwidata at various locations in the venue, including the IBC and RTV compound. RHBs can order additional monitors by sending requests directly to info@siwidata.com, CATV The Cable Television system will be available in most venue areas including the IBC, RTV compound and commentator positions. The Host Broadcaster feed will be offered on the CATV system. Some broadcasters have ordered a CATV modulator to get their signals in the CATV package. The Mixed Zone area for broadcasters has a number of dedicated TV and radio positions for interviews, followed by non-dedicated radio and ENG camera positions. The dedicated positions have been booked by each broadcaster for the duration of the championships, whereas the ENG mixed zone is one common area where access is granted on a first come, first served basis

7 Transponder and weapon control Head on Photo Stand NRK Host Crane The established order of the positions in the Mixed Zone is: Dedicated live TV Dedicated live radio Dedicated ENG Common ENG/Radio Written press - NRH TV/web TV STUDIO TV STUDIO WRITTEN PRESS (no cameras) COMMON ENG HOST DEARD DEZDF In addition to the RTV accreditation, special devices produced by LOC/IBU are required for access to the Mixed Zone. Certain credentials are needed for access to dedicated positions and other for ENG access. See also the Accreditation chapter on pages 103 in the LOC Media Operations section. Representatives from EBU and NRK Host Broadcaster will manage the TV and radio mixed zone area to support rights holding broadcasters and supervise priorities: Jakob Bjurström, EBU , bjurstroem@eurovision.net Nina Vibeke Grann, NRK HB , nina.grann@nrk.no MIXED ZONE RADIO STUDIO WEB TV Live Radio Dedicated ENG SESVT DKTV2 RUC1R CZCT FREUSP NOP4 RA SESR RA DEMDR RA RA Dedicated Live Positions FREUSP RUMATV SIRTVS ATORF FIYLE FRLÉQIP SETV4 Finish Lighting The Mixed Zone positions will have basic lighting. Broadcasters may bring their own lighting equipment in dedicated positions, maximum height 180 cm. Power booking as well as cabling in the Mixed Zone is the responsibility of each broadcaster. Host Broadcaster Live Position NRK Host Broadcaster has established a position with staffed camera for pre and post event interviews or stand-ups. This service can be booked by broadcasters on a day-to-day basis. For details, refer to the Occasional facilities section on next page. Medal Plaza Mixed Zone At the University Square in downtown Oslo, there will be a mixed zone area next to the medal ceremony stage. Two live positions have been prebooked by YLE and NRK (domestic broadcaster). The latter also has a studio on the plaza. There is a common radio/eng area, followed by an area dedicated to press/non rights holders. NRK Host Broadcaster will offer a staffed bookable camera position for post unilateral interviews/standups after each medal ceremony session

8 Unilateral Camera Positions Outside the mixed zone, fixed positions for RHB s dedicated unilateral cameras have been arranged in selected areas following agreement with each broadcaster (DE, SETV4 and ) Special RTV bibs will be required to access the unilateral camera positions. No in-field access will be allowed for broadcasters unless special arrangements have been made with LOC/IBU. RHBs are not permitted to use remote controlled drone cameras in Holmenkollen unless special permission has been granted by NRK Host Broadcaster and the Norwegian Aviation Authority. Shooting range A number of broadcasters have reserved positions for their unilateral cameras at the shooting range covering athletes and/or coaches. Some are on specially constructed platforms (DE, SETV4) and some are in the media zone (, FIYLE, CZCT and SEV4). Studios Elevated studio platforms with a view over the stadium have been constructed above the mixed zone area. Such platforms have been booked by TV, DE and Radio. Isolated Feeds and Beauty Cameras Isolated Host Broadcaster camera feeds used in competition coverage have been ordered by a number of broadcasters for unilateral use. Also, three beauty cameras are available for broadcasters who have prebooked such feeds one in the ski jump tower, one on a crane camera and one in the harbour of Oslo with a view towards the city and Holmenkollen. Each ISO/beauty feed has been ordered for the duration of the championships and the signals are delivered in the MCR. Occasional HB facilities Broadcasters have the possibility of booking certain services on a day-today basis during the event: - Pre and post unilateral services (live standups/interviews) with Host Broadcaster camera in mixed zone can be booked before and after events. On Medal Plaza, this service is available as a post multi only, - Pre and post playout from the Host Broadcaster MCR to home destination can be booked before and after events. Uplink and space segment are not included in the unilateral booking. Each broadcaster is responsible for booking circuits to the final destination at the EBU Booking Office in the IBC. Footage/Stock Shots NRK Host Broadcaster has compiled a collection of footage and stock shots that can be applied in RHB s domestic broadcasts before and during the championships. The collection includes helicopter and drone shots of Holmenkollen and Oslo as well as pictures of the city s main attractions, previous sports events, celebrating crowds etc. It comprises both winter and summer footage. The material is intended exclusively for rights holding broadcasters. All other use must be approved by NRK. The material has been distributed directly to RHB contacts and also on the Eurovision platform. For details, contact the Host Broadcaster management. Host Broadcaster Information and Briefings Information about NRK Host Broadcaster operations and other relevant issues will be published at the web site A first general briefing for on-site broadcasters is planned on 1st March at 12:00. Confirmed and detailed information about time and place for briefings will be communicated upon arrival by NRK Host Broadcaster. During the World Championships, NRK Host Broadcaster will distribute updated information about the broadcasting operations. Immediate notification to RHBs about programme changes, delays, jury decisions etc. will be coordinated with LOC and IBU

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Note! Since the first issue of the Broadcasters Rate Card (April 2010), the following changes have been made:

f 1 2 Note! Since the first issue of the Broadcasters Rate Card (April 2010), the following changes have been made: - Size and description of IBC cabins (point 1) - Power: Technical Single Face added (point