Automation Control = 73
Tested Remote Control Panels and Switchers
The Image Server has been tested by 360 Systems and manufacturers of the remote control devices
and video switchers listed below, and found to operate correctly.
Manufacturer Controller Protocol Notes
ROSS VIDEO SYNERGY® SWITCHERS VDCP
DNF CONTROLS 4000-CL VDCP ALSO USED WITH DNF SHOT BOX
DNF CONTROLS 300-SSM P2 BVW-75, ALSO ODETICS PROTOCOL
ASH VALE SM-2 P2 SLOW MOTION CONTROLLER
BUF VTC-4000 P2 BVW-75, ALSO ODETICS PROTOCOL
BUF SPOT VDCP ALSO ODETICS PROTOCOL
LANCE DESIGNS TDC -100 ODETICS
HI-TECH SYSTEMS ACTIV CART BOX VDCP ALL VDCP PRODUCTS SAME

The Image Server can play video with seamless transitions from all three outputs. (Earlier software
versions had 2-channel modes and 3-channel modes; software upgrades now produce gap-free
playback under all conditions.) A 10-frame pre-roll is required to allow the server time to access
video data for playback.

Uses for Extra Server Ports

If a video port on the server is not designated for a purpose, there are several good uses it may be
put to that take only a small amount of extra work and resources, and enhance overall system
capability:
A fully functional, wired, and running backup channel in the event of a problem on a video
output.
A preview channel for independent browsing/viewing of a clip.

Concurrent Playback

All clips on an Image Server can be accessed concurrently by multiple applications. This means
for example, that a clip can be played on multiple channels; may be played while recording; or
may be transferred to another machine while playing. This can also be done on multiple channels,
allowing a single clip to play concurrently with several different offset times.