Digital Production Switchers - Vision QMD/X

Interface List
Below is a list of devices that interface with the Vision QMD/X (software version 8.2c).
 
Note: Some manufacturers use unique protocols specific to their devices.  Others use industry standard protocols.  Most use industry standard protocols but fall short of full implementation, have added extensions to the standard, or deviate from the standard in significant ways.  Specific testing of the devices themselves and not just to a standard like "VDCP" is therefore required.
 
If the device is listed below, it has been fully tested at least once by Ross technical staff in our development lab or at a customer location.  Most have been retested regularly.  Many of the manufacturers listed below have units on indefinite loan in our lab - those are tested, and proven every major software release.
 
Manufacturers are adding new features all the time.  On occasion, this affects a control protocol in unanticipated ways.  If this happens without our knowledge, Ross Video will work towards correcting these changes in the next major switcher software release, if not sooner.
 
It is also possible that our switcher is compatible with many additional devices not listed here. If you have such a device, and would like to control it with your switcher, please contact Ross Video, as we are continuously adding new interfaces.

1. VTRs (Betacam Protocol)

• JVC
• Panasonic
• Sony

2. Video Servers (VDCP/Louth Support)

• 360 Systems ImageServer 2000 / MAXX
• Abekas 6000
• Avid AirSPACE
• Avid AirSpeed
• Bitcentral Precis
• BUG.tv Playout Servers
• EVS / XT / XS
• GEEVS SD
• GVG K2
• GVG Profile / M Series
• Harris (Leitch) VR / Nexio Series
• Omneon Mediaport
• Pinnacle MediaStream
• Pinnacle Thunder / LT / MX
• Pinnacle Vortex
• Ross Video Softmetal Video Server
• Spencer Technologies
• Video Technics Apella

3. Video Servers (MOS Server) *

• Avid Control Air
• BitCentral Precis
• Gallery Sienna
• Thompson Aurora
• Thompson NewsQ Pro

* Requires OverDrive

4. Audio Servers

• 360 Systems DigiCart
• 360 Systems DigiCart/E
• ENCO DAD
• Sony Mini DISC (MDS-B4P)

5. Audio Mixers

• Calrec Alpha
• Calrec Omega
• Calrec Sigma
• Studer On Air 3000
• Wheatstone D7 Series
• Wheatstone D9 Series
• Wheatstone D10 Series
• Yamaha 01V96
• Yamaha 02R96
• Yamaha 02R96V2
• Yamaha DM2000
• Yamaha M7CL
• Yamaha PM5D
• Yamaha PM5Dv2

6. DDRs (Betacam Protocol)

• Doremi
• Drastic Technologies
• Fast Forward Video

7. GPI Control

• Any device that supports GPI control, using active low or high signals, with level or edge triggers

8. Routers

• Extron System 8/10 Plus (Does not support mnemonics)
• GVG 7000 (Native) *
• GVG Other (via Pro-Bel Protocol) *
• GVG Trinix (via GVG 7000 protocol) *
• Kondor Routing Systems by Codan *
• NK Routing Systems by Codan (Does not support menmonics)
• Leitch Via32 (Native - Does not support mnemonics) *
• Nvision (NVCP NP0009-00D - Does not support mnemonics)
• Nvision NV9000 (Native)
• Pesa (Native) *
• Philips Jupiter / Venus (ES-Bus) *
• Pro-Bel (SW-P-08) *
• Quartz (Pro-Bel protocol)
• Sierra Yosemite (native) *
• Utah SC-4 (Native - Does not support mnemonics)
• Other Utah Routers (Native and/or Pro-Bel protocols)

* Supports Salvo/Macro commands

9. DVEs (Native Protocols)*

• Abekkas/Accom DVEous
• GVG DPM 100 and compatible
• GVG DPM 700
• Pinnacle Alladin Pro
• Pinnacle DVExcel
• Pinnacle DVExtreme
• Questech Charisma
• Snell and Wilcox Magic Dave

*No DVE Send Transition Control, Device recall only

10. Editor Serial Protocols

• GVG 100/110
• GVG 200
• GVG 4000

11. Robotic Cameras

• AMX AXB-PT10/15/30 PosiTrack Camera Controller
• Canon
• Hitachi Eagle Pan and Tilt**
• Panasonic AW-RP605AN Controller with AW-PH500P Pan/Tilt Head**
• Parker Vision CameraMan**
• Radamec HK431
• Shotoku TR-8T
• Sony BRC 300 and H700 (VISCA protocol)**
• Telemetrics RMR
• Telemetrics STS-12
• Telemetrics DS-4
• Vinten AutoCam 200*
• Vinten Fusion*

* Shot Recall only
** Contact Ross Video about Product requirements

12. Still Stores (Chyron Protocol)

• Chyron Aprisa

13a. Character Generators (serial control)

• Chyron Duet LEX
• Chyron HyperX
• Inscriber Inca CG
• Inscriber G3
• Pinnacle (Avid) Deko 1000
• Pinnacle (Avid) Deko 3000
• Pinnacle (Avid) FxDeko
• Vizrt PILOT v5
• Vizrt TRIO

13b. Character Generators (MosCG) *

• Pinnacle (Avid) Deko 1000
• Pinnacle (Avid) Deko 3000
• Vizrt PILOT v5
• Vizrt TRIO

* Requires OverDrive

14. Multi-Image Displays (Monitor Walls)

• Kaleido Alto and Quad
• Miranda Kaleido K-X
• Miranda Kaleido-K2 (native protocol)

15. NewsRoom Systems (via Ross’ OverDrive)

• AP ENPS
• Autocue QNews
• Avid iNEWS

16. pbus II Protocol

• DNF Controls Peripheral Bus Interface Box
• HI-TECH
• LANCE

17. Serial Tally Devices & UMDs (Kalypso Protocol)

• Evertz MVP
• Evertz VIP
• Image Video TSI 1000
• Miranda Kaleido K2
• Miranda Kaleido K-X
• Talia Kookaburra
• TSL Tallyman

18. Serial Tally Switcher Mnemonic Update

• TSL Tallyman (UMD Update Protocol)

19. Tally Systems (Contact Closure Tally Relays)

• monitors, cameras, tally systems, on air, aux bus, and preview tallies supported

20. 101 Key Keyboards (PS-2 Interface)

• for entering clip names, CG text, and installation information

21. Optical Wheel Mouse (PS-2/USB Interface)

• For selecting buttons on the Menu System. Touch Screen emulation.