Description

Pharos Designer VLC+ (Video Lighting Controller+)

The Pharos Designer VLC+ is a powerful architectural lighting controller designed to manage large-scale HD video and LED lighting façade projects. With an advanced processor and powerful rendering capabilities, the VLC+ can output up to 3,000 universes (1,536,000 channels) of eDMX from a single controller while simultaneously managing HD video playback and lighting effects.

Built for major architectural installations, media façades, and entertainment lighting, the VLC+ combines lighting control, video playback, and show automation in a single high-performance system.

Key Features

Powerful Processing Engine

The VLC+ is capable of rendering multiple layers of effects and HD video simultaneously, using either:

• Internal media storage

• Live video input

Processing features include:

• Video rotation

• Masking

• Multi-layer playback

• Real-time effect rendering

Universe Capacity

The controller supports up to 3,000 DMX universes (1,536,000 channels) via eDMX protocols, making it suitable for some of the largest LED façade projects in the world.

Hardware Models

1U VLC+ M

Supports the following universe capacities:

• 50 Universes

• 100 Universes

• 250 Universes

• 500 Universes

Connectivity includes:

• HDMI

• DisplayPort

• Audio input with two channels of onboard Linear Timecode (LTC)

2U VLC+

Designed for very large installations with:

• 1000 Universes

• 1500 Universes

• 3000 Universes

Connectivity includes:

• DVI Inputs

• DVI Outputs

Advanced Features

Enhanced eDMX Pass-Through

Allows external DMX data to pass through the controller and be distributed across the system.

Capabilities include:

• Routing incoming eDMX to controller outputs

• Sending data to local ports, EDN nodes, or RIO G4 devices

• Configurable triggers and conditions to enable or disable pass-through

• Outputting incoming eDMX to multiple universes simultaneously

DMX Record Universe Remapping

Recorded lighting data can be re-routed to different universes.

This allows:

• Recordings to be used on different universes than originally recorded

• Flexible mapping inside the lighting project

• Distribution across multiple controllers or protocols

Timeline Resource Manager

A centralized system for managing all show resources.

Functions include:

• Import media files

• Replace or delete resources

• Rename assets

• Copy and paste scenes

• Manage recordings and presets

• View resource properties instantly

Programming & Software

The system is programmed using:

• Pharos Designer 2

This software is used to configure and program:

• Pharos Controllers

• Remote devices

• System accessories

Timeline-Based Lighting Control

Lighting shows are created using timeline-based programming, allowing precise control over fixtures and zones.

Capabilities include:

• Controlling one or many lighting fixtures

• Multiple independent timelines

• Multi-zone lighting control

• Integration with external triggers and automation systems

This allows a single controller to manage complex installations, such as:

• Media façades

• Architectural lighting

• Interactive installations

• Multi-zone entertainment lighting systems

User Interface

The Pharos Designer 2 interface is designed to be intuitive and efficient.

Features include:

• Graphical programming interface

• Drag-and-drop functionality

• Context-sensitive controls

• Step-by-step project configuration tabs

Most operations can be completed with simple mouse clicks and drag-and-drop actions, allowing designers to build complex lighting shows quickly.

✅ Ideal Applications

• Large architectural media façades

• LED pixel mapping installations

• Entertainment and attraction lighting

• Smart city lighting projects

• Theme parks and landmark buildings