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Version 1.0 | Published November 15, 2017 ©

Supported Multiport Video Computer Protocol (MVCP) Commands

The Channel Recorder supports the following sets of Multiport Video Computer Protocol (MVCP) commands:

Supported Global MVCP Commands

Command

Function

BYE

Closes the current connection.

MON

Event monitoring mode.

PLS

Returns the supported media ports.

UADD

Create a new unit.

ULS

Returns the existing VST units.

Supported Unit MVCP Commands

Command

Function

CUER

Cue recording of the unit’s currently loaded clip.

LOAD

Load a clip into a unit.

SET

Set controls for the unit:
vtr.media.clip.format: Allowed values: [movie/stream/mxf]vtr.media.video.input.compression.type [mpg2]vtr.media.mpeg.bit_rate: Set the recording bitrate.
vtr.media.mpeg.imx: Enable IMX recording.
vtr.media.audio.input.channels: Set the number of audio channels to record.
vtr.media.audio.input.sample.width: Set audio bits per sample.
vtr.media.video.standard: The command is understood, however, as the video standard is determined by the input signal, it does not get changed.
vtr.media.input.trigger.duration.out: Set the duration of the recording.
vtr.media.clip.start.mode: Allowed values: [time-of-day][vitc]

STOP

Stop playback or recording.

UCLS

Close a unit.

UNLD

Unloads the unit’s currently loaded clip.

USTA

Returns the status of a unit.

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