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VLC+
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VLC+

The Pharos Video Lighting Controller+ (VLC+) is designed to control the world’s largest HD video and lighting façade projects. It renders multiple layers of effects and HD video from internal storage or live input, and features processing including rotation and masking. Up to 3,000 universes of eDMX and DVI-D can be output from a single control unit with integrated show control.

The VLC+ is capable of playing two full HD videos, while seamlessly crossfading into two further videos. Its powerful composition engine lets you move and rotate video content in real time, apply custom masks for video transparency, and apply colour and intensity gains to user-defined areas of the image.

Additional video layers can be made available for playing up to 8 presets, media, text or other such content simultaneously, subject to hardware performance limits.

Perfect for very large video and lighting applications such as observation wheels, bridges, and stadia, VLC+ provides the tools to easily wrap video content around a structure, with the built-in video composition reducing the need for external equipment.

After initial commissioning using Pharos Designer, the rugged 2U device is self-contained using its 512GB SSD for media (H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG/QuickTime) and designed for ultra-reliable 24/7 operation. It also integrates seamlessly with other Pharos Architectural Controls equipment, supports all the extensive third-party integration features of the Pharos system, and can be monitored remotely over the internet using its built-in web interface.

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High Capacity

Big just got a whole lot easier. The VLC+ can output all commonly used eDMX protocols (sACN, Art-Net, KiNET) over Gigabit Ethernet as well as providing its full canvas over DVI-D, and there are no restrictions on using these eDMX protocols simultaneously. The VLC+ renders effects and video from internal storage or live input onto a canvas up to 16,000 pixels wide or high, and can output up to 3,000 universes of eDMX from a single unit.

Render

Render Engine

Make your light fixtures a canvas onto which you can paint with a compositions of creative effects and full HD video playback, including dynamic rotation, translation and masking. The powerful Designer 2 software allows you to build your fixture layout fast with pixel-precise adjustment. Then use individually controllable and independently running timelines to build dynamic, striking, pre-programmed lighting displays across your canvas.

Pharos Trigger

Timing is everything. Whatever the stimulus, Pharos Trigger can handle it. You can control your lighting installation with responsive, reactive programming. Pharos Trigger is a rules engine that uses conditional logic and a broad range of interfaces and protocols. Send and receive any command, to and from any system. Conditional logic is supported, along with a powerful built-in scripting language for unlimited flexibility.

Remote Management

Future-proof your lighting projects by connecting your Pharos Controllers to Pharos Cloud, a secure remote management service from SixEye. This allows remote, but direct, control of your Controllers from anywhere in the world, letting you check all of your Controllers’ statuses, inputs and outputs, fire triggers, schedule events, upload new projects and much more. All through one portal, accessible at your own Internet domain.

Scalable

The right fit for every installation. Multiple Pharos Controllers can be seamlessly linked together to work as one via a standard Ethernet network giving impressive scalability. For additional integration options simply add Remote Devices to further extend the network. Whether one Controller or many, it’s all easily programmed using our free Designer 2 software.

High Definition

Live video can be captured on the DVI-D input at resolutions up to 1080p60. Dual 1080p30 internal playback means two full HD video streams can be played by the video lighting controller, and cross-faded seamlessly into two further streams. In total, up to eight players are available, subject to performance limitations. Support for all major formats such as H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MJPEG and QuickTime with the built-in 512GB SSD provides plenty of capacity for media storage.

Easy to use

Easily build huge lighting projects for use across stadiums, architecture and landmarks with powerful Pharos Designer 2 features such as fixture template – a tool that enables you to create a composite fixture that is an arrangement of any single-element library fixture, allowing strings and tiles to be built up from individual nodes into reusable templates to speed up commissioning.

Pharos Designer 2

Programmed and configured using the free Pharos Designer 2 software – available for Windows or Mac OS X – with upload over Ethernet.

Reliable

Hardware and firmware are self-sufficient, so no PC needs to be left on site. Rugged, compact unit designed for 24/7 operation and reliability.

Firmware

Microprocessor-based system supports firmware updates via the network from Designer software or the web interface.

5 Year Warranty

Designed and manufactured in the UK, with quality and reliability our top priority.

Certifications

CE compliant; ETL/cETL listed; California Title 20/24 Compliant

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Pharos control products are highly flexible, customiseable and scalable. Our controllers work seamlessly with our remote devices and accessories for a huge range of protocol options.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for below, please get in touch with one of our sales team who will be happy help you build a solution for your project.

Supported Fixtures

LEDs

LED fixtures (RGB, RGBA, RGBW, RGBAW/WA, 8-bit, 16-bit, white)

Fixture Library

Pharos offers a cloud library with over 13,000 fixture profiles, for easy download of your luminaires

Output

sACN

ANSI E1.31 (with per fixture priority)

Art-Net

Art-Net, Art-Net 2, Art-Net 3, Art-Net 4 (configurable broadcast override)

KiNET

KiNET V1 (DMX out) and V2 (Port out); PDS/Data Enabler discovery

Pathport

Pathway Connectivity protocol

DMX512

Via any eDMX node

Scalable

Synchronises with up to 40 Pharos Controllers over network

Simultaneous

Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously. Limited by patched channels, not universes used

Triggering & Integration

Startup

Commences playback automatically on receiving power

Clock

Battery-backed real-time clock for calendar and time-based triggers

Astronomical

Sunrise/Sunset/Twilight and Lunar phases

Ethernet

UDP, TCP, Multicast; send/receive any Ethernet message

RS232 Serial

Configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal

eDMX

sACN or Art-Net

Inputs

Contact closure, active low, active high or 0-24V analog level via RIOs

MIDI

MIDI Notes, SysEx or Timecode via RIO A

Timecode

Linear Timecode via RIO A (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC)

Audio Level

Stereo 30-band spectrum analysis via RIO A

RS485 Serial

Via RIO; configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal

DALI

Trigger on any message, via RIO D

Web Interface

Built-in or custom designed

Wall Stations

Integrate with BPS, TPS or TPC

Conditions

Full conditional logic support

Scripting

Lua scripting for total flexibility

Scalable

Supports Pharos Remote Devices

If you have questions about any of the below, please get in touch with one of our sales team who will be happy to help.

Specifications

Certifications

CE compliant, ETL/cETL listed

Power

100-240VAC / 50-60HZ / 0.4-0.2A
40W typical (100W maximum)
IEC connector with switch
UK, EU and US cable supplied

Data Storage

Internal 512GB SSD (supplied)

Configuration

Pharos Designer 2.5 or later

Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Physical

19″ Rack unit, 2U, 16″ deep

Recovery

Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button

Warranty

5 years

Interfaces

Ethernet

Neutrik etherCon (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet; Static IP or DHCP

eDMX

2 x internally-switched dedicated Ethernet port for eDMX; Neutrik etherCon (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet; Static IP or DHCP

DVI-D Input

Live video input up to 1080p60

DVI-I Output

DVI-I output for monitoring patched pixels and DVI fixtures

Serial

RS232 via DB9 connector

USB

Two USB 2.0 Type A ports (for future development)

Audio Out

Stereo analog & digital audio ports with RCA connectors

If you have questions about any of the below, please get in touch with one of our sales team who will be happy to help.

Order Code & Variants

VLC+ 50

Video Lighting Controller Plus 50 (25,600 channels eDMX)

VLC+ 100

Video Lighting Controller Plus 100 (51,200 channels eDMX)

VLC+ 250

Video Lighting Controller Plus 250 (128,000 channels eDMX)

VLC+ 500

Video Lighting Controller Plus 500 (256,000 channels eDMX)

VLC+ 1000

Video Lighting Controller Plus 1000 (512,000 channels eDMX)

VLC+ 1500

Video Lighting Controller Plus 1500 (768,000 channels eDMX)

VLC+ 3000

Video Lighting Controller Plus 3000 (1,536,000 channels eDMX)

VLC+ Datasheet

VLC+ Specification

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  • Why Pharos?
    • What is Pharos?
    • Applications
      • Bridges & Structures
      • Water Features
      • Landscapes
      • Urban Spaces
      • Cityscapes
      • Facades
      • Heritage Architecture
      • Video Mapped Buildings
      • Themed Attractions
      • Museums & Exhibitions
      • Art Installations
      • Son et lumière
      • Venues
      • Stadiums & Sports
      • Retail
      • Hospitality
      • Residential
      • Healthcare
      • Places of Worship
    • Features
      • Intelligent Programming
      • Extensive Fixture Support
      • Powerful Pixel Mapping
      • Sophisticated Triggering
      • Remote Management
      • Easy Integration
      • Endless Scalability
      • Intuitive Software
      • Extreme Reliability
  • Products
    • Controllers
      • LPC Family
        • LPC (Lighting Playback Controller)
        • LPC X
        • TPC (Touch Panel Controller)
        • TPC + EXT
      • VLC Family
        • VLC (Video Lighting Controller)
        • VLC+
      • Which controller do I need?
    • Software
      • Designer 2
      • Director
    • Cloud
    • Wall Stations
      • BPS
      • TPC (Touch Panel Controller)
      • TPS
    • Remote Devices
      • EDN
      • BPS
      • RIO
      • RIO A (AUDIO)
      • RIO D (DALI)
    • Accessories
      • SDI
      • CVD / CCD
      • EXT
      • POE
      • RDM
  • Showcase
  • Downloads
    • Software
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      • Director
      • Migrating to Designer 2
      • Legacy Designer 1.x
      • Software Archive
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    • Documentation
      • Datasheets & Specifications
      • Manuals
      • Application Notes
      • Wiring Diagrams
      • Document Archive
    • Resources
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      • Custom Web Interfaces
      • Drafting Aids
      • IO Modules
      • Project Files
      • Script Examples
      • Timeline Presets
      • TPC Interface Themes
      • Web Interface Themes
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