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FIRST PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE DLLS NEEDED FOR OUR PROGRAMS
NOTE: If you have previously downloaded the DLLS.ZIP file for use with one of our other free software demos, you do not have to do it now and can just skip over to the next step - choose your free software below.
Please download the DLLS.ZIP file and unzip it. DLLS.ZIP contains three files: snjrt11.dll, snjawt11.dll, and jspwin.dll
Choose your free software:
Then phone Videobotics to order: 805 349 1104 (10AM to 5PM, California time zone)
XDVD/PDVD DVD Control and Logging Full-Function Demo for PC WINxx
XDVD is a demonstration, fully functional, version of our new DVD control and logging package for Windows. You can control the Pioneer DVD-V7400 industrial DVD player much like a VCR and you can use XDVD to log footage you later wish to reference from your archive of DVDs. The no-time-limit full version of XDVD is only $149.95.
PDVD (a network-enhanced version of XDVD) also adds the capability to control the DVD-V7400 over any TCP/IP network. PDVD is only $249.95.
XDVD has all the ordinary VCR-like controls and provides a number of powerful capabilities not ordinarily found in the V7400 DVD player:
- real timecode readout - updated up to 30 times per second
- cue-inpoint and cue-outpoint timecode fields to set start and stop times of a clip you can isolate for review
- a shuttle-slider and jog buttons to manipulate the DVD playback speed and isolate small movements of the DVD time
- a logging window to isolate start/stop times of a series of clips you can save as an EDL text file
- a Settings.txt file you can edit to set up the COM port you wish to use to connect to the V7400, an optional 'timecode offset' to let you match the timecode readout to a 'burned' timecode on the DVD, optional DVD Title # from which to start playing when the program starts, and more.
- optional ability to utilize the JL Cooper MCS2 controller to operate the V7400 player (jog wheel with play/pause/FF/REW buttons, etc.) through a 2nd COM port ($100 additional).
PDVD adds the ability to control the V7400 and XDVD functions play functions over any TCP/IP network and obtain time readout at a remote location as well. For custom control panels using Java Applets, Servlets, or other network access features, contact Videobotics. Or you can write simple scripts and control command lines using the Rebol language (available *free* at http://www.rebol.com).
XDVD control window screen shot (30KBytes)
XDVD logging window screen shot (100KBytes)
Download Instructions
- Be sure you have our .dll files first (see above).
- Download the xdvddemo.zip program (80KBytes)
- Unzip the xdvddemo.zip file and you'll have the program (XDVD.exe), a ReadMe.txt file, and a Settings.txt file.
- Read the ReadMe.txt file and enjoy your new capability to control the Pioneer V7400
- Call Videobotics to order:
- XDVD - direct control and logging of time-coded segments from the DVD - $149.95
- PDVD - an enhanced version with additional TCP/IP control of the V7400 - $249.95
- Add $100 for the JLCooper MCS2 control option (controller not included)
- Add $300 for a JLCooper MCS2 controller unit
XVCR VCR Control and Tape Logging Full-Function Demo for PC WINxx
The XVCR Demo is a fully operational time-limited demo version of XVCR. XVCR performs VCR control (play, pause, stop, ff/rew, slow play, etc.) and has a tape logging window where you can mark in/out points to save as an EDL. XVCR uses the world-standard control technology for professional VCRs ('Sony RS422 9-pin'). For more information on decks and hookups, see the .doc file you may download and also some additional comments below.
NEW! FASTER TIME CODES AND TIMECODES MAGICALLY GO INTO YOUR CLIPBOARD
A new, updated, and improved version is now here, so if you downloaded XVCRDEMO.ZIP prior to 1/17/2000, download the new XVCRDEMO.ZIP and replace your XVCR.exe file. The new, improved version has much faster timecode updating and also continuously puts the most recent timecode into the system clipboard so you can paste them into your favorite text-compatible applications (wordprocessing, notepad, etc.) on the fly with the usual 'CTRL-V' keyboard combination that most text-compatible applications support. Thanks to Eli Shmotkin for the clipboard suggestion. Note that because XVCR is grabbing time codes quickly and stuffing them into the clipboard one after another as fast as it can, you may wish to shut off XVCR to use your clipboard for other needs.
The full unlimited-time version of XVCR is only $149.95 for
Pentium-Win95/98/NT/2K/XP computers. Mastercard/Visa accepted. To order XVCR, just call Videobotics - 805 349 1104 (10AM to 5PM, California time zone)
VCR hookup cable for 9-pin RS422 VCR - $50.
VCR hookup adapter for LANC/Control-L - $150.
VCR hookup adapter for Panasonic AJD230 - $150.
A network-able VCR control program with tape logging features even from a remote networked system is also available: Link'nLog. With Link'nLog, you can perform all the XVCR controls from your own computer connected to a VCR, but someone running the Link'nLog network extensions can access your VCR over any TCP/IP network (including the Internet). With Link'nLog, you can share your videos over the net and let your associates and friends review your work and set up EDLs over the internet! The full network-access Link'nLog version is only $299.95 for Pentium-Win95/98/NT/2K/XP computers. Shipping in USA is $6.50. Credit cards accepted. Ordering Link'nLog is easy - just call Videobotics, 805 349 1104 (10AM to 5PM, California time zone)
See our Link'nLog web page for screen shots and complete information on Link'nLog.
VCR hookup cable for 9-pin RS422 VCR - $50.
VCR hookup adapter for LANC/Control-L - $150.
VCR hookup adapter for Panasonic AJD230 - $150.
XVCR and Link'nLog use the world-wide 9-pin standard to control professional editing VCRs ('Sony RS422 9-pin'). You can hook up 9-pin-standard professional decks (BetaCAM, DSR80, etc.) to your PC COM port with an RS232-to-RS422 adapter ($50). We also have adapters to hook up some other types of VCRS (Sony/Canon LANC, Panasonic AJD230, Sony UVW1200, Sony UVW1400 - $150 each). If you are unsure, ask your VCR's manufacturer if your VCR complies with the world-wide standard 9-pin RS422 control system.
NEW! X232/ReX232 Host/Client For TCP/IP Serial Port Commands
Control a serial-port (COM port) device directly with ASCII or HEX (hex 'nibble' ASCII) commands or over
a TCP/IP network. X232/ReX232 let you directly manipulate devices remotely over the net and are a handy
pair of tools for testing device control and robotics applications. X232 and ReX232 are for Windows9x and
WindowsNT4, and each has a small and convenient GUI for serial port control.
The free version here is full-function but runs for 5 minutes and quits. This version also closes the ReX232
program upon closing a connection.
The unlimited time version of X232/ReX232 is only $49.95.
Download the ZIP file - about 170 KBytes
X232 and ReX232 are ordinary .exe files you can run on your system.
Just download X232.zip, unzip it, and you'll have X232 host and ReX232 client you can run (they don't
need to be in any particular locations on your system).
Also included is X232.doc, a brief Microsoft Word 'doc' file that will get you going quickly.
NEW! ASELNet Host Program Demo
Control your ASEL16 device directly with our handy GUI demo program. ASELNet Demo lets you directly control your ASEL16 from a convenient GUI for serial port control. The demo version is limited to use with COM2 and only operates inputs #1 and #2 (there are 16 video inputs on an ASEL16!).
The free demo version here is otherwise full-function but runs for 3 minutes and quits.
The unlimited time, full version of ASELNet, including TCP/IP remote network control program, JAVA Applet for web-page switcher control, and host default-setting configuration program, is only $99.95.
NOTE: ASELNet Demo is pre-set to work with an ASEL16 board *only* on COM2.
NOTE: ASELNet Demo is pre-set to work with an ASEL16 board set to 9600 baud *only*.
NOTE: ASELNet Demo is limited to work with ASEL16's video inputs #1 and #2 *only*.
Simply connect the ASEL16 board to your PC on COM2 and connect video inputs to #1 and #2, then run the ASELNet Demo program and you can click your mouse to switch video inputs and you can change the video output mode to route video to Output #1 only, Output #2 only, or both outputs.
Give it a try and then call Videobotics to order the full net/web-enabled ASELNet package.
Download the ASELNet Demo ZIP file - about 100 KBytes
ASELNetDemo is an ordinary .exe files you can run on your system.
Just download ASELNetDemo.zip, unzip it, and you'll have ASELNet host demo you can run (it doesn't
need to be in any particular location on your system).
NEW! NCD Relay8 Board Software Demo
Control a NCD Relay8 board. This demo version comes pre-configured to use COM2 on your PC.
The free version here is full-function but runs for 3 minutes and quits.
The full (unlimited time with COM port configuration tool and Java applet for web-page remote control)
version of NCDR8 is only $99.95. When used with the Java applet that accompanies the full version,
NCDR8.exe will allow you to operate the NCDRelay8 board over the web and the applet's own GUI display will show
you which relays are on and off in a web page. You can also write your own tools in Rebol to operate
the NCDRelay8 board over the web or TCP/IP network using your own scripts.
NOTE: NCDR8 Demo is pre-set to work with an NCDR8 board *only* on COM2.
NOTE: NCDR8 Demo is pre-set to work with an NCDR8 board set to 9600 baud *only*.
Download the NCDR8Demo.zip file - about 55 KBytes
Unzip NCDR8Demo.zip to obtain NCDR8.exe, an ordinary .exe file you can run on your system.
Just download NCDR8Demo.zip, unzip it, and you'll have NCDR8.exe host (it doesn't
need to be in any particular location on your system).
The usage of the program is obvious - each relay is operated by its individual On/Off pull-down menu.
NEW!! VidiCalc Version 3 - Converts, Adds, and Subtracts NTSC *and* PAL Time Codes!
VidiCalc3 - Time Code Conversion and Calculator Machine FREE Functional Demo for PC WINxx
