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To: BillyG who wrote (45714)	10/4/1999 10:28:00 AM
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(BSNS WIRE) Video Products Group and Philips Demonstrate LAN/WAN Video T Video Products Group and Philips Demonstrate LAN/WAN Video Technology At VidTranS `99 Business Editors and High-Tech Writers VidTranS '99 CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 1999-- Both Companies to Showcase Virtual Studio Networking Audio and Video Transport Solutions for Regional or Nationwide Contribution Video Networks Video Products Group Inc. (VPG) Monday announced that it will demonstrate LAN/WAN audio and video transport and control technology with Philips Corp. at the upcoming VidTranS `99 Show in Universal City, Calif., from Oct. 3-6. The showcase demonstrating the transmission of uncompressed video over fiber optic cabling will integrate VPG's VPG8000 Serial Digital Video/Audio Transport System with Philips' NetCaptain management and control system and their Venus routing switcher. The NetCaptain will control all the functions of the transmission network including the Venus routing system and the VPG8000. "We are delighted to be working with Philips at the VidTranS show," commented Dr. Eugene Keane, president and chief executive officer of Video Products Group. "VPG and Philips have both made significant advances in the development of their respective technologies. Showing interoperability with the NetCaptain system illustrates our commitment to delivering world-class video transport solutions for carriers and reaffirms VPG's dedication to developing and manufacturing leading-edge transmission technologies." Stated Scott Bosen, product manager for Philips Corp., "We are likewise excited about the opportunity to work with VPG at the VidTranS show. VPG has demonstrated through its products tremendous forward thinking regarding the opportunities at the intersection of telecommunications and video and have developed unique transport solutions to meet the growing demand. Our combined demonstration will show attendees a cost-effective, scalable solution for routing and managing uncompressed video streams between facilities." The VPG8000 Serial Digital Video Transmission System The VPG8000 Serial Digital Video transmission system is a cost-effective way to transport ITU-R/SMPTE 259M-compliant 4:2:2 (D1) video and audio through dedicated fiber or coaxial cable links. The VPG8000 can take either pre-embedded D1 video/audio, or already-embedded analog or digital audio into the data stream as well as various machine control and time code signals. The VPG8000 makes possible digital tape deck-to-camera remoting, long-distance "virtual" studio post production facility links, and connections from studio to headend, video server, or nationwide television networks. Philips Corp. Venus Switching System The Philips Venus routing system is a rack-mounted, modular signal router designed to combine true broadcast-quality performance with flexible packaging arrangements for a variety of video switching applications. The Venus Routing Switching Systems accommodate matrix sizes from 32x32 to 160x256 and delivers high quality broadcast performance in any configuration, in any size. Philips NetCaptain Management Control System The Philips NetCaptain management and control system provides centralized control for the entire network and studio infrastructure, allows multiple simultaneous users via remote clients, reports operational status and alarms to one unified interface, offers an easy to use graphical report of the network operations, plus many more features. The NetCaptain is capable of supporting various types of applications including distributed video/audio routing and transmission networks, business studios, transmission centers, and CATV headends. About Philips Corp. Philips Electronics is a leading international supplier of broadband cable networks and advanced digital systems that enable these networks to deliver a full array of interactive services. The company's product range includes radio frequency (RF) and fiber-optic electronic equipment, digital video systems, digital interconnect systems, cable modem systems, network management technologies and satellite master antenna solutions. Philips is quoted on the NYSE, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other stock exchanges. News from Philips is located at www.news.philips.com. About Video Products Group Inc. Since its founding, Video Products Group has focused on developing and manufacturing end-to-end video/audio transports systems for LAN and WAN environments. VPG products are developed and manufactured under strict internal quality control, based on ISO and NASA requirements, assuring the highest levels of performance, flexibility and reliability for critical contribution-quality audio/video/data transport applications. For more information, contact Video Products Group at 1380 Flynn Rd., Camarillo, Calif. 93012 USA; Phone: 805/375-2855; Fax: 805/375-2851; Email: info@vpginc.com; Web site: www.vpginc.com. In the United Kingdom contact Tony Nowak, Managing Director, VPG Europe, Ltd., 6 Church St., Twyford, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9DR England; Phone: +44-(0) 118-932-0551; Fax +44-(0) 118-932-0553. --30--JS/np* CONTACT: Chan & Associates Inc. Renee Pardovich, 714/447-4993 Fax: 714/578-0284 or VPG Inc. Steven Storozum, 805/375-2855 Fax: 805/375-2851 or VPG Europe Ltd. Tony Nowak, +44 (0) 118-932-0551 Fax: +44 (0) 118-932-0553 KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED PRODUCT TRADESHOW Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com * end of story *