Videomedia is the developer of the V-LAN® Universal Control Network, the industry standard for video device control. The V-LAN network allows a computer application to control and synchronize all connected VTRs, switchers, DATs, mixers and DVEs. Videomedia supports the V-LAN network with powerful video editing software " OZ-PCE ", as well as a complete line of V-LAN compatible hardware. Now, Videomedia offers more solutions than ever with the complete VIP-Suite of Broadcast Automation software as well as the latest in video server technologies with M-JPEG and MPEG-2 video compression standards in our 2XS line of DDR's and Servers.
V-LAN DESCRIPTION
Downloadable Device Drivers
The V-LAN protocol makes all video devices “look the same” to
the controlling application through the use of device-specific software
downloadable drivers. Video editing and broadcast technology is continuously
expanding; as new video devices are introduced, V-LAN drivers for those
devices become available to ensure compatibility with existing video equipment
on the network. The updated set of V-LAN device drivers is available free
of charge to registered V-LAN users 24 hours a day via our BBS system
or Internet home page.
Components of the V-LAN Network
A complete V-LAN Network contains a controlling computer, a V-LAN compatible
transmitter, and one V-LAN compatible receiver for each of up to 31 devices
to be controlled. The transmitter is connected to the computer serial
port and to the multiple receivers. It takes commands generated by the
computer and translates and distributes them to the appropriate receivers.
V-LAN receivers are connected to the “remote” connector of each
video device to be controlled. Each V-LAN receiver on the network simultaneously
receives controlling signals from the V-LAN transmitter, providing frame-accurate
control and synchronization of all devices on the network.
V-LAN Provides Flexibility
Rarely do two systems have exactly the same control requirements. For
this reason, V-LAN compatible transmitters and receivers are provided
in a variety of configurations. Whether it’s a unit that rests conveniently
on your desktop, a board that plugs directly into the ISA bus slot on
your computer, a professional rack-mountable chassis that contains multiple
V-LAN modules, or a unit that slides into the 5¼” drive bay
of an IBM compatible computer, V-LAN makes device control easy, reliable,
and expandable.
