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V__matrix vm_dmv

Distributed 4K IP Multiviewer

vm_dmv & theWALL at NEP, Australia

INCREDIBLY POWERFUL. AMAZINGLY SCALABLE.

 

Lawo’s vm_dmv is a true revolution in multiviewer technology. Leveraging the power of IP using Lawo’s advanced V__matrix IP video routing & processing platform, vm_dmv lets you build a true 4k UHD multiviewer that can easily grow and adapt to suit your unique requirements. Build a system as small as 24 inputs and 4 control heads, or as large as 768 inputs with 128 heads – and beyond.

The secret lies in the pairing of Lawo’s unique LiveView™ technology and V__matrix architecture. vm_dmv “virtual module” apps run on C100 blades inside a V__matrix rack unit, which accepts SDI and 40GbE connections. Combining LiveView™ with the ability to “cluster” C100 processing blades keeps bandwidth requirements low, while enabling incredible scalability. Need more inputs or more control heads? Simply load another vm_dmv module to increase system capacity.

vm_dmv is space-efficient, too. Each V__matrix frame accommodates at least two C100 blades, making it possible to deploy a 48-8 vm_dmv multiviewer system using only 1RU of space, for instance. And because the system is built on a true-IP backbone utilizing the ST2110 and ST2022 standards, you can build a distributed architecture, with V__matrix frames placed adjacent to source inputs and connected via Ethernet —instead of running cable bundles to the central rack room.

Impressed? Read on for details.

OVERVIEW

Lawo vm_mv multiviewer with V__matrix C100 processing blade
“Virtual Module” app for C100 processing blades
Each vm_dmv module adds 24 inputs & 4 multiviewer heads
Distributed cluster solution managing all multiviewer
sources and heads

SDI (4K, 3G, HD, SD) and IP (ST2022-6,  ST2110) for both sources and heads
Pixel-perfect mosaics with
ultra-low latency
LiveView™ signal distribution: bandwidth-optimized resource sharing for multiple mosaics
Supports high-density mosaic layouts, up to 64 PiPs per 3G or UHD head
Intuitive control via theWALL
drag & drop HTML GUI​

FEATURES

TRULY DISTRIBUTED

The Lawo vm_dmv takes full advantage of modern network design. It utilizes a distributed architecture, with multiple software modules running on C100 blades within V__matrix frames connected via IP. Individual modules can be hosted in the same frame, or located in different frames within your facility — even in an entirely different location altogether. Which means you can also have multiviewer heads wherever you need them: Master Control, remote production facilities, even OB vans. No other multiviewer system can give you this kind of flexibility.

TUNED FOR PERFORMANCE

Traditional multiviewers generate control head PiPs using incoming video signals at full-scale. You can imagine the amount of bandwidth this consumes, especially with large numbers of inputs and multiple heads. Some even require multiple inputs for the same signal when it’s displayed on multiple heads. And when you’re out of system capacity — you’re out of luck.

vm_dmv solves the bandwidth problem with cutting-edge LiveView™ MIP-mapping technology. Each incoming signal is optimized and downscaled, then served as four simultaneous streams of differing sizes. These streams become the LiveView PiPs used in each multiviewer head; once a source is present, it can be displayed by any (or every) head in the system.

LiveView™, coupled with V__matrix’s 40GbE IP backbone, provides true bandwidth efficiency, ultra-low latency, and one-to-many source distribution — advantages traditional multiviewer designs can’t offer.

SCALABLE, COMPACT, POWERFUL

What makes vm_dmv different from all other multiviewers? Near-infinite scalability, thanks to its native-IP backbone and software-defined hardware platform. vm_dmv software modules run on versatile Lawo V__matrix C100 processing blades. Each module has an input capacity of 24 video sources, and four 3G mosaics with up to 64 PIPs each (or one 4K mosaic with 64 PIPs).

Two C100 blades fit in each V__matrix frame – that’s 48 video inputs and 8 mosaics in just 1RU. Need more capacity? Add another blade. You can add resources quickly and efficiently, while making the most of your precious rack space.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR MV SCREENS WITH theWALL

A groundbreaking multiviewer deserves an equally groundbreaking control and configuration system. Meet theWALL, a unique HTML5-based GUI that makes mosaic configuration with borders, colors, UMDs, tallies and more a simple case of drag-and-drop.

Configure any monitor wall, route signals, change mosaic layouts, save and load user presets. theWALL does all this and more, with a smart, intuitive touch interface that’s a snap to use. Ideal for EICs, line producers and operators, theWALL gives every member of your production team the power to change their monitor wall layouts on-the-fly in seconds flat.

Lawo theWALL multiviewer interface

INTUITIVE CONTROL

theWALL talks directly to your Lawo multiviewer hardware and enables easy access using any modern touchscreen device – widescreen monitor or portable tablet. It’s OS-independent, built with HTML5, so you can control your system using iOS, Android, Windows, or Linux devices. Most functionality is intuitively controlled via drag-and-drop, with changes stored in a user managed environment. It can even be hosted in the cloud! Whether you’re swapping productions from one OB to another, or instantly recalling a favorite control room multiviewer setup, theWALL does it all.

DRAG, DROP, CUSTOMIZE

theWALL makes custom monitor walls easy. Choose from a huge library of pre-built templates or build a custom layout. Start by defining monitor size and number of screens, then choose a layout and make it your own. All sorts of graphical elements are available, from dynamic text, borders and timers to tallies, world clocks and audio meters. Once you’re satisfied, start assigning video sources by dragging video sources from the toolbar and dropping them onto the onscreen PIPs. It’s that easy. Save layouts for everyone to share, or tie them to your personal user account for instant recall.

MOBILE MAGIC

There’s a reason touchscreen GUIs are taking over the world. They use the world’s most universal tool: your finger. theWALL really shines on tablets and other mobile devices. No more asking the EIC to make time consuming layout changes — now operators can do it on-the-fly. Running theWALL on a tablet gives you full access to every tool you need. Configure any monitor wall, route signals, change mosaic layouts or save and load user presets instantly with just a touch.

Click the diagram above for a better view of the tools at your disposal.

 

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vm_dmv and theWALL are a part of the versatile Lawo V__matrix ecosystem of high-capacity, software-defined processing blades.
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KEY FEATURES

vm_dmv
  • Broadcast-quality low-latency IP and SDI multiviewer app for V__matrix C100 core processing blades
  • Support for IP and SDI sources in 4K, 3G, HD and SD*
    (*not via ST2110) — rear plate/format dependent
  • Designed for monitoring of IP video and audio with support for ST2022 and ST2110
  • Intuitive control via the touch-supported HTML5 GUI in “theWALL”
  • Each vm_dmv software module creates 4 mosaic output heads at 3G or 1 mosaic output head at 12G
  • Support for high-density mosaic layouts with up to 64 PiPs per 3G or UHD head
  • Unique LiveView™ signal distribution allows for bandwidth-optimized resource sharing across multiple mosaics
  • Output heads can be streamed as IP (ST2022 or ST2110) or SDI (using an optional C100 I/O rear plate). In addition, all heads are available as LiveView™ streams for display in other vm_dmv heads
  • Unique cluster solution manages all sources and heads in an IP cloud for unparalleled system architecture and scaling flexibility – add more heads or sources simply by adding more C100 blades that run the vm_dmv app.
theWALL
  • Sophisticated touch-based monitor wall management
  • Platform-independent HTML5-based application runs on any operating system, monitor, or tablet device
  • Intuitive GUI-based control of monitor wall configuration and multiviewer layout
  • Easy-to-use drag & drop setup functionality
  • Large preset configuration library with extensive customizability
  • Sophisticated user management system for individualized presets
  • Server-based preset management database; may be deployed locally or in the cloud
  • Routing of signals via simple drag & drop
  • Automatic calibration of multiviewer resolution and aspect ratio