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2. Parameter values and default Unigueness Local or Global Length 32 or 8 Format ASCII or Binary 7 Visibility 1 29 default empty is converted to local XT Net number for all XNet Uniqueness Local Length 32 Format ASCII a ee A A A A A ET ERREI L EEES EFET ELTERE F Uniqueness Description Specifies whether the VarlD will be unique at the XNet network Values Default value Length Description Values Default value 154 level or at the EVS server level This parameter is valid with VDCP AVSP and LinX protocols e Global the VarlD is unique at the XNet network level Local the VarlD is unique at the EVS server level Local Specifies whether the VarlD has a fixed length of 8 bytes ora variable length of 32 bytes e 8 fixed length e 32 variable length 32 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Format Description Specifies whether the VarlID has an ASCII or binary format Values e ASCII e Binary Default value ASCII VDCP Visibility Description Specifies the list of servers which will be visible on the various communication ports that the VDCP protocol will use to communicate with This parameter is only relevant for the VDCP protocol For a list of servers use the corresponding servers XNet numbers separated with a semi colon Please note that the list order is taken into account in the visibility Thi
3. Oo s Kas ai T N N N N oO oO t SS vt N cs N lap cs N fo e N N N N N 63 3 Multicam Configuration EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Example 2xSLSM 2PH 1 REC 1 PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 2xSLSM 2PH 1REC 1PLAY need to be cabled as shown below cme CODEC 2mm OUT 1 IN5 IN 4 IN3 IN 2 IN 1 fe ey es ope a ee IN 6B w IN 5B w IN 4B u IN 3B u IN 2B w IN 1B u CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J6 CHAR our f our 1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR out our 3B CHAR our our 4B CHAR out our 5B CHAR our f our 6B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 J3 J3 J3 J3 amp J3 Available Configurations with SLSM 3 Phase Cameras The table below shows the available SLSM 3 Phase configurations in SD HD with an XT2 6U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled IN6 OUT1 IN5 0UT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5S IN1 OUT6 STE cae E Pt rein rer epee fe e E SEEDED al 1 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 eee SEEDED 7 aan A E A A 64 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V I Example 1xSLSM 3PH 2REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1xSLSM 3PH 2REC 1PLAY need to be cabled as shown below
4. IN4 OUT 1 IN 3 OUT 2 IN 2 IN 1 re ir REC REC 1 2 1 1 8 J7 IN 4B u IN 3B us IN 2B u IN 1B 95 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 J6 J6 CHAR our our 1B CHAR our f our 2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 Available Configurations with SLSM 3 Phase Cameras IN4 OUT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC sLeM REC PLAY Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link o M c E ih XT2 6U Servers Available Configurations with SLSM 2 Phase Cameras IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 REC Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec pene Ne lal tonf Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 62 3 Multicam Configuration VJ 5 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 IN5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 IN6 OUT1 Sec REC Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link SLSM REC PLAY REC REC 5 O O 9 O D O O oO O O oO O oO BO ves cee eases VT gee Vue mest LS Beg UI comer avrg VA sem Vn ese a UV era VLE ene 8 O QO O O O S O O 5 O O O O O Lue N A aN UN oN EA EN oN oN oN A oN oN ow lt EA SK KK XK KEK KCK XK KK XK E KCK XK KYHK KK LH REC 1I REC 12 ae ea fe ey a rae wt
5. a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l In the Web Based Interface To enter a new license code delivered via a COD file proceed as follows 1 Copy the COD file onto a drive available from your PC 2 From the Multicam Setup window click Options code management in the Tools menu to open the Options code management window 3 Click the Browse button select the COD file and click Open 4 Click Submit The license codes will be read from the local file and updated into the system The lines corresponding to the new codes area added to the code list How to Enter License Codes with a Key Number In the Server Based Application To enter a new license code delivered via a key number proceed as follows 1 From the Multicam Setup window press O to open the Options codes management window 2 Type the code you have received It will automatically be typed in the Validation Code field Validation code 3 Press ENTER Next to the line corresponding to the activated codes the license type and the expiration date if any are displayed In the Web Based Interface To enter a new license code delivered via a key number proceed as follows 1 From the Multicam Setup window click Options code management in the Tools menu to open the Options code management window 2 Type the code number in the first field of the Add new code group box 3 Click Submit The lines corresponding to the new codes are added
6. Enables disables the OSD on the record channels Yes default No Applies a dark gray background to the OSD display Yes No default 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V i 3 9 3 Audio Meters OSD Settings User Interface The Audio Meters OSD settings allow users to specify whether and how the audio meters are to be displayed on the OSD These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 1 on the server and web based interfaces e inthe Operational menu of the Remote Control Panel 1 2 The following screenshot presents page 1 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Audio Meters OSD settings are available and highlights this settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI osD Cue number on OSD Keyword info OSD on outputs OSD on inputs Background Clips Automake clip for cam Automake clip for cam Make clip rem trains Guardbands Default clip duration fAutoname clips Clip post roll Mark cue points Preroll Record trains OUTs Default copy move ALT A Apply F3 Bas ic Audio meters Advanced Esc Quit 1 6 Rasic Mode Audio meters OSD Audio meters Yes DB Adjust 6 8 Style Light Bars Thickness Thin Yes Yes Ctrled Cams 65s00fr 660n04s AAF r Disable 62s
7. Server It manages the SDTI network and it can access all content on other EVS servers One EVS server on the network should be set to Server type If no Server type is defined XNet will not be activated If more than one EVS server is defined as Server type only the first one to connect will be the actual Server Whatever the server type defined the content of an EVS server can be accessed without restrictions by the other EVS servers with type Master or Server on the SDTI network Default Values Server High Priority Description Defines a higher priority for a play channel of the local server whenever they play network clips trains This higher priority will only apply in play not in shuttle mode Values Yes No default q Note q Using this command will not prevent a freeze on the SDTI network if the network is completely stalled It is always worth checking the network status and defining clear network usage rules if you wish to play footage across the network 3 5 3 Gigabit Settings Introduction The Gigabit connection allows the backup and transfer of the audio and video data without going through the SDTI network It is provided via the HCTX board Its backplane is equipped with two 1GbE ports The settings need to be defined on at least one port for the server to be able to operate the Ethernet connection When the Gigabit module is not present on the HCTX board or when the Gigabit connection has been lost
8. Status OK or BAD defined by the EVS server Mode Studio no correction of a shifted video signal or Resync resynchronization of a shifted video signal 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Codec Availability Codec Availability Depending on License Codes The following table presents the codec availability for an XT2 server depending on the license code Codec COHX Codec Board SD IMX code 11 Mijpeg SD code 10 DVCPro 50 code 9 Proxy Jpeg no HD Mjpeg Standard HD code 10 Mpeg 2 Intra HD code 12 Avid DNxHD code 5 Apple ProRes 422 422 LT code 6 422 HQ or 422 HQ 10 bit DVCPro HD code 8 Q Note q On servers equipped with a COHX board the codecs availability depends on the board type COHX SD COHX HD or COHX SD HD 3 Multicam Configuration 73 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Codec Related Information Bitrates and Recorded Lines in SD 525i Codec Type SD MJPEG Standard SD IMX D10 DVCPro 50 Bitrate 20 100 Mbps 30 40 50 Mbps 50 Mbps Default bitrate 30 Mbps 30 Mbps 50 Mbps Recorded video 496 lines 512 lines 480 lines lines L16 23 L278 525 L7 262 L270 L23 262 L285 default 525 524 480 lines L23 262 L286 525 512 lines L7 262 L270 525 Bitrates and Recorded Lines in SD 625i Codec Type SD MJPEG Standard SD IMX D10 DVCPro 50 Bitrate 20 100 Mbps 30 40 50 Mbps 50 Mbps Default bitrate 30 Mbps 30 Mbps
9. Default PL 66 Edit audio Fade No Time Code Channel Serial Sony LIC Edit Te 1 Se ft Serial Sony VITC Edit Te Stop Behavior PB Insert TC in SDI Yes Edit Te User TC of created clips Edit Te osD OSD on Output Yes Display sel Te Status Name TC H Pos 4 Name H Pos TC U Pos 18 Name U Pos A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit Pgtp PgDn Change page Fi He lp Default PL Description Specifies the playlist loaded by default when the Edit Rec is started Values 10 to 99 Default value 60 146 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V I Audio Settings for Edit Rec User Interface The Audio settings allow specifying the settings related to the fading applied at the clip boundaries The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server based application and highlights the Audio settings area CONFIGURATION 3 Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist Default PL 686 Edit audio Fade No Time Code Channel Serial Sony LIC Edit Tec 1 le ft Serial Sony VITC Edit Te Stop Behavior PB Insert TC in SDI Yes Edit Te User TC of created clips Edit Te osD OSD on Output Yes Display sel Te Status Name TC H Pos 4 Name H Pos TC U Pos 18 Name U Pos A Apply FP3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit Pgtp PgDn Change page Fi He lp Edit audio Fade Description Defines the audio effect to be applied to the clip boundaries and included in the clip material Values No V
10. J8 J7 J8 J7 J8 IN 6B 95 IN 5B u IN 4B u IN 3B w IN 2B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J6 CHAR our f our 1B CHAR our our 2B CHAR our our 3B our 4B CHAR our our 5B CHAR OUT OUT 6B IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 3 Multicam Configuration 65 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 2 5 3 2 6 66 General Principles on 3D Configurations Introduction The 3D and 1080p configurations can be used on an XT2 server using the following connection interfaces e Dual Link interface that is to say two connections on a record or play channel seen by the EVS server as one logical channel Connections on the Rear Panel with COHX Boards You can only use the primary link of a codec module on a COHX board As each 3D 1080p channel consists of two inputs each channel requires using two codec modules e The first input is connected to the IN1 of a codec board e The second input is connected to the IN2 of the next codec board The same principle applies to the playout channels 3D 1080p Standard Configurations XT2 4U Servers Available Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with standard cameras ona XT2 4U server They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a COHX board IN4 OUT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC PLAY Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link
11. Mbps gt 166 Horizontal Res 960 pixels LTC Timecode 14 21 58 68 OK Sync PC Time to TC Yes every 66h15 Genlock Blackburst OK Studio Phase definition 5 Half Pixel 3 ns D 3 12666 gt 15608 HD to SD SDI i Half Pixel 13 5ns 1666 gt 160 gt Interpolation Vertical interp No Four Lines No PC Lan IP Address 661 661 020 024 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 600 000 Default Gatewa 192 168 023 001 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page SD Standard Definition Description Allows adjusting the digital main phase of the mainframe for the standard definition The value is adjusted by steps of half pixels The values depends on the genlock type See section Video and Reference Settings on page 70 Values e If the Genlock type is set to Blackburst the main phase for SD can be adjusted by steps of half pixels 37 ns between 12000 ns and 15000 ns e If the Genlock type is set to Tri Sync only possible in HD resolutions the main phase for SD can be adjusted by steps of half pixels 37 ns between 30000 ns and 32000 ns 3 Multicam Configuration 79 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 HD to SD SDI SD SDI to HD Description Allows adjusting the secondary phase of the mainframe that is to say the relative phase of the e HD SDI outputs compared to the phase of the SD SDI outputs with a Blackburst genlock e SD SDI outputs compared to the ph
12. and highlights the Playlist settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 2 6 Basic Mode Clips Freeze on cue points lo Protocol Receive page Playlist Receive page 234567896 Timeline Receive page 2345678 9 Playlist Video effect duration 66s16fr Audio locked to video Yes Wipe type Vert LOR Default playlist speed Unknown Insert in playlist Before Confirm Ins Del clips No Advanced audio editing No Extend split transition Center Cut Swap audio tracks Auto Playlist loop No Playlist auto fill All Cams Fade to from color Black Load playlist Always ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration 177 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Availability Issue 11 02 A July 2013 The Playlist settings are only available if the license code 111 or 112 is valid Some playlist settings are tied to the code 112 and will therefore not be available if the license code is not valid You can also create and manage playlist exclusively via protocols In this case the playlist settings will not be available and all playlist related parameters will be defined by the controlling application or device Video effect duration Description Values Default value Sets the duration of video transition effect The specified value is used as default value in the Playlist Edit mode Note that the duration of the video
13. e The first number before the hyphen refers to the play or record channel e The figure after the hyphen refers to the audio mono channel 106 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Audio Input Settings Introduction The advanced audio input settings allow users to specify the following elements e Which type of audio source should be taken into account in the recording process e How the audio mono channels of the source material will be distributed to the material recorded on the EVS server e Whether an audio gain or audio muting should be applied in the recording process CONFIGURATION Ef ADL 3 SPOT RO For FME 4 PLAY RUN 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERATION 3 9 Advanced Mode Advanced audio settings Inputs INi IN2 CAM A CAM B E 1 61 E 2 1 E 1 62 E 2 82 E 1 03 E 2 03 E 1 4 E 2 64 E all E D all D Azall A Y all EY DY G Reci o Example 1 The E2 03 value located in the intersection between row 3 and column IN2 means that the 3rd audio mono channel of the embedded audio source plugged into the IN2 CAMB connector will be recorded on the same position on the EVS server 3 Multicam Configuration 107 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 108 Example 2 The allocation of the source audio mono channels shown above means that The embedded audio source of the 1St mono channel of the record channel IN1 or IN2 will be stored on mon
14. page 1 on the server and web based interfaces e inthe Operational menu of the Remote Control Panel 1 1 3 Multicam Configuration 167 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A The following screenshot Issue 11 02 A July 2013 presents page 1 of the Network tab in the server based application where the OSD settings are available and highlights the OSD settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI osD Cue number on OSD Yes Keyword info No OSD on outputs Yes OSD on inputs Yes Background No ULlips Automake clip for cam Automake clip for cam Make clip rem trains Guardbands Default clip duration Autoname clips Clip post roll Mark cue points Preroll Record trains OUTs Default copy move ALT A Apply F3 Basic Ad 1 6 Basic Mode Audio meters OSD Audio meters Yes DB Adjust Style Thickness A Yes B Yes Ctrled Cams 65s66fr 666n04s AAF r Disable 62s66fr Live 66s05fr Play Through Gigabit vanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Cue number on OSD Description Values OSD on outputs Description Values OSD on inputs Description Values Background Description Values 168 Enables disables the display of the cue point number on the OSD of the output monitors when a cue point is recalled inside a record train Yes default No Enables disables the OSD on the play channels Yes default No
15. 2 3 6 2 3 7 28 Setting the Default Output To VGA Video Introduction Between the PC boot and the I O boot the video driver is loaded The Default Output to VGA Video command allows you to switch the video display from and to one of the following modes e VGA mode B amp W video mode This mode sends a video CVBS output on the VGA connector which allows the VGA screen to be displayed on a standard composite video monitor using the VGA lt gt BNC adapter provided with the unit q Note q When a configuration has been launched you can still switch from one mode to the other with ALT BACKSPACE How to Change the Default Output Pressing E allows you to toggle from one mode to the other and so changing the default output mode The parameter displayed on the Multicam Setup window corresponds to the active value This means that when the parameter displayed is Default to VGA the active mode is the VGA mode Configuring Server Raids Introduction When the EVS server is started the server raids are automatically detected and built based on the default settings described in the Default Raid Configuration section below You can view the default raid configuration and modify it from the Raid Configuration window This window is only available in the server based application Q Note q Only hard disk drives from EVS can be used as they are specifically configured to work with EVS video servers 2 Multicam
16. 4B w IN 3B w IN 2B u IN 1B u CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J6 J J J6 J6 J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT4B CHAR OUT OUT5B CHAR OUT OUT6B SD HD SDHD SD HD SD HD SD HD SDHD J4 p J3 i J4 p J3 i J4 p J3 J4 7 J3 i J4 p J3 i J4 i J3 i Clip and Record Train Compatibility on XT2 Servers e Clips are compatible across all Multicam configurations including Super LSM e Record trains are also compatible as long as the number of record channels cameras is not increased in LSM mode Example SuperLSM 2CAM Fx Record trains are lost o 4CAM Fx 3CAM Cut Record trains are kept e Record trains are always kept in Spotbox mode all modes except LSM even when the number of record trains is increased 56 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V E 3 2 2 SD HD Base Configurations Introduction The tables below show the available SD HD configurations with an XT2 4U server and XT2 6U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled XT2 4U Servers Available Standard Configurations IN4 OUT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec REC I ELAY Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 3 Multicam Configuration 57 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Example 3REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play chan
17. 50 Mbps Recorded video 576 lines 608 lines 576 lines lines L23 310 L336 623 L7 310 L320 L23 310 L335 default 623 622 592 lines L15 310 L328 623 608 lines L7 310 L320 623 74 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V l Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 1080i 1080p 50 Hz HD MJPEG DVCPro HD Codec HD MJPEG EVS Standard HD MPEG2 Intra only 1080i Bitrate 20 360 20 360 20 360 100 Mbps Default 100 100 100 100 bitrate Horizontal 960 960 960 1440 Resoluti venir fen Ee 1152 1152 1280 1280 1280 default default default 1372 1372 1372 1440 1440 1440 1536 1536 1536 1600 1600 1600 1920 1920 1920 AVID OU SU ret Apple fests Apple 2225 DNxHD DNxHD s ProRes Codec 10 bit ProRes ProRes ProRes tee ee 185 422LT 422 422 HQ PEMO Mbps Mbps Mbps 10 bit Bitrate 1 120 121 185 121 185 85 120 185 185 Mbps Default 120 185 185 85 120 185 185 bitrate Horizontal 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 Resolution 3 Multicam Configuration 75 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 1080i 1080p 59 94 Hz Codec HD MJPEG EVS Bitrate 20 360 Mbps Default 100 bitrate Horizontal 960 Resoluti esolution 1152 1280 default 1372 1440 1536 1600 1920 AVID AVID Conse DNxHD DNxHD 120 185 Mbps Mbps Bitrate 1 145 146 220 Mbps Default 145 220 bitrate Horizontal 1920 1920 Resolution 76 HD MJPEG D
18. 6 read only 140 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 7 2 3 Multicam Configuration VS RS422 Protocols Settings User Interface The RS422 Protocols settings allow specifying the settings related to the clip identification used to access the video clips These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Protocol tab on page 1 in the basic and advanced display mode in the server and web based interfaces The following screenshot presents page 1 of the Protocol tab in the server based application and highlights the RS422 Protocols settings area RS422 Protocols Id Type Sony BUW FFW REW speed 5 X Use guardband H lt Clip Pre PostRoll gt o List Remote CAM SONY Parallel Status Yes Id Type Description Specifies the clip ID used by the protocols to access and identify the clips Please note that at any time the VDCP protocol can decide to use either the default value or the VarlD see RS422 VarlD Settings See section Clip Identifiers on page 142 for more information on clip identifiers Values ID LSM UmID Default value ID LSM 141 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 7 3 142 Clip Identifiers LSM ID The LSM ID is aclip identifier based on the EVS video server structure The LSM ID is made up of 3 digits and 1 letter for example 112B where the digits and letter repres
19. CODEC ZEE IN 6 OUT 1 IN5 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 ED aoa T ry es le rE T IN 6B 5 IN5B 09 i IN 4B 5 IN 3B 5 4 IN 2B 15 4 IN1B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD V1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD 1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR our f our 1B CHAR our our 2B CHAR our our 3B our 4B CHAR our our 5B CHAR out our 6B 68 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 3 Server Tab 3 3 1 Overview Server Tab The Server tab consists of a single page in the basic or advanced mode in the server based application It covers the settings related to video codecs and standards time reference phase definition interpolation activation and PC LAN Settings List The table below presents the settings of the Server tab It specifies whether the setting is available e inthe basic or advanced display mode in the server based and web based interfaces e inthe Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel Setting Name Basic Advanced a Video and reference settings P1 P1 Field rate X X Resolution X X Codec X X Bitrate X X Horizontal Res Recorded Lines X LTC Timecode X X Sync PC Time to TC X Genlock X X Phase definition settings P1 T1 1 SD X X HD to SD SDI X X Interpolation settings P1 T1 2 Vertical interp X X Four Lines Xx X PC LAN settings P1 IP Address X X 3 Multicam Configuration 69 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 3 2 70 Techni
20. Default value No IP address Description Defines the IP address of the Epsio workstation on the network when the Epsio connection is enabled via the External offside parameter Values XXX XXX XXX XXX Default value 192 168 10 50 Default tool Description Selects the tool used by default in the Epsio menu on the remote when the Epsio connection is enabled via the External offside parameter Values e Offside e Arrow e Circle e Graphics Default value Offside Auto mark Description Activates deactivates the automatic insertion of a cue point on the record train every time the Epsio operator enters the Epsio menu on the remote Values Yes No Default value No 3 Multicam Configuration 209 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 210 Glossary G GPI Abbreviation for General Purpose Interface This refers to a device used as an communication interface with the EVS server It has digital lines which may be used for input output or both depending on the function H Hypermotion camera These are cameras that record at a frame rate much higher than real time The content recorded at high frame rate on a memory block of the camera buffer is ingested into the EVS server through a single record channel when the operator initiates a play command on the camera Hypermotion cameras can be controlled by an LSM Remote Panel M Multicam Configuration window Window in the server based and web based Multicam Se
21. Defines the duration of the transition when using the TAKE key to chain 2 sequences in PGM PRV mode Range of values OOsOOfr to 20sOOfr 00s05fr Sets the increment of the jump when the Remote Panel is used in Fast Jog mode The values from 1 to 20 times are possible 20x PGM Speed var max Context Description Values Default value During playback if PGM Speed or Var Max has been enabled in the secondary menu of the Remote Panel the lever range will be adapted so that e the only playback value for any position of the lever other than 0 is the one specified by this parameter in the setup PGM Spd mode ON OR e the speed range defined by the lever is limited to the value specified by this parameter VarMax mode ON Specifies the playback speed assigned to the lever when the PGM Speed or Var Max commands are used Range of values from 1 to 400 50 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Lever engage mode Description Specifies how the playback speed varies depending on the position of the lever Values The following values are possible e Direct mode The lever will engage directly when moved resulting ina speed jump to the desired speed determined by the lever arm position e Current speed mode The lever will only engage when it reaches the current playback speed whereas a move of the lever arm in the opposite direction of the current speed will result in a d
22. Description Range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the Gigabit Ethernet connection The IP addresses of both GigE ports must belong to different subnet masks Otherwise Multicam would return an error message 3 Multicam Configuration 129 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Default Gateway Port 1 Port 2 Description IP address of the router on the Gigabit Ethernet network that serves as an access point to external networks 130 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 6 Monitoring Tab 3 6 1 Overview Monitoring Tab The Monitoring tab consists of one page in basic mode there are no advanced parameters in the server based application The Monitoring tab includes the settings of the Multiviewer output the OSD information to be displayed and the downconverted outputs configuration Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Monitoring tab It specifies where the setting groups are available page and whether each setting is available e inthe basic and advanced display mode in the server based and web based interfaces e inthe Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel Setting Name Basic amp Advanced Technical Setup Multiviewer Settings P1 Layout Audio Monitoring from video Audio Monitoring left right tracks X X X Aspect ratio Videos X Aspect ratio SD downconverted X Db15 output X X HD output format O
23. Link Link Link o Tt E E o A O nan Ee is 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a VU a Example 3D 1080p Dual Link 1REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link configuration 1REC 1PLAY need to be cabled as shown below OUT 1 IN 3 OUT 3 PLAY H Ps 1A J7 J8 IN 4B 5 IN 3B 5 4 ua 4 IN 1B ua CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J J J J CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 J3 p J4 p J3 p J4 p J3 p J4 p J3 g XT2 6U Servers Available Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with standard cameras on a XT2 6U server They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a COHX board IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 OUT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 REC PLAY Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link BEEE ERTES oam m o o C fl el oo oe EE HHU a E ES E ERTEN oan O a a a ao o ol Ee E 7 oS r n a GA OA DA Ba Gi 3 Multicam Configuration 67 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Example 3D 1080p Dual Link 2REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link configuration 2REC 1PLAY need to be cabled as shown below
24. Load Playlist Description Values Default Value Specifies the color that is used in the transition effects fade to color fade from color and fade to from color V fade Black White Black This parameter is only used in 2PGM or 3PGM mode The following values are available e Always This always loads the selected playlist in PGM PRV mode e Conditional This loads the selected playlist on the selected PGM only if only 1 channel is active when entering the Playlist Edit mode It allows loading and playing multiple playlists using a single Remote Panel Always 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V I 3 9 6 Timeline Settings User Interface These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 3 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel 4 1 The Timeline settings relate to the audio groups in timelines The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Timeline settings are available and highlights the Timeline settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 3 6 Basic Mode Time line Mono per group Protection Protect pages 12345678986 Clip edit b
25. OSD Settings soeren fo Shia sets ate eee dao does ee eae 135 3 6 4 Downconverted Outputs Settings 00000 0222222 e cece e cece ee eee eee 137 3 1 Protocol nl r apa nna Ns ee 139 3 7 1 Overview 2 22 c nee e cece ene e cece eee ceceeeeeeeeeees 139 3 7 2 RS422 Protocols Settings 00 0000 eee cece e ee eeeee 141 3 7 3 Clip Identifiers 2 2 2 2 2 20 ccliccccceececcccc cence cece eeccceeees 142 3 7 4 Sony BVW Settings 000 00 c cece cece eeeecceeeeees 143 EEO HE OIUROC ihe a aes at re ee en ae eects seas Segoe ee asia 144 3 7 6 RS422 VarlD Settings 0 000000 c cece cee eect eee 152 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 B02 PIM AD 5 2xet re 322 52 aaa a Gate ect detuned KLE Ov ua eet a N 156 3 851 OVEIVIOW 25 2558 do So ageces tee jae aga dob tthe is decd etld oN sae ak Shae 156 3 07 25 GPlSetings 004 cs0 je ie ee ek eee aay AES all Mae oe 157 3 8 3 Tally Settings Lohen eag aa e cece eee a a a N 161 S9 Operation Tab 22554 a e a a na aa aa a heh EE e a 163 I9 SOVENVICW ossur geii iia eda a a e aa i 163 3 9 2 OSD Settings 2 0 kee eed oe IEE aaa a aaae 167 3 9 3 Audio Meters OSD Settings 0000 00 ec eee ee eee eee ee 169 3 9 4 Clips Settings 220 000 c cece cece cece cececcecceceeeeees 171 3 9 5 Playlist Settings a aa S e cece ce eeeeeeeeeees 177 3 9 6 Timeline Settings 000 00 cece cece cece cece cece cececeeeees 183 3 9 7 Protection Settings 00
26. Odetics or VDCP protocols are assigned to an RS422 port the Fill and Key modes are available on the Main Ctrl field in the Channels and Control settings Channels and Control Settings User Interface The Channel and Control settings mainly allow specifying which controllers main and possibly secondary have the hand on which play or record channels These fields are available in the following interfaces inthe Multicam Configuration window Channels tab in the advanced display mode on page 1 on the server and web based interfaces e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T2 3 to T2 6 3 Multicam Configuration 91 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 The following screenshot highlights the Channel and Control settings defined on page 1 of the Channels tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 QPERATION 1 9 Advanced Mode Base settings Port settings Inputs 2 RS422 EUS Remote Out puts 4 RS 422 EUS IPDP Base config Multicam LSM R 422 EUS Remote SLSM Rec None R 422 Sony BUW 7S 3D No R 422 Sony BUW 5S Rieva it wm No Touch Screen Channel and control settings Name Main ctrl 1 Mode osD US Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Name Description User defined name for play or record channel
27. RS422 VarlID Uniqueness Local Length Format ASCII UDCP visibility Port 61 Port d 81 Port d i Port d 61 Port 61 i Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi He lp VarlD Definition and Parameters The VarlD is a 32 bytes ID with variable length and format The VarlD settings enable VDCP protocol to use the VarlD to access the clip IDs on a server or on the XNet network This page in the Multicam Configuration menu only displays the parameter values These values are extracted from the varid ini file and can only be changed by editing this external file In case of error or undefined values the corresponding parameter default value is used Q Note q If any of the VarlD settings does not correspond to the network defined values set on the XNet the server will be disconnected from the network and operate in local mode In this case e The Multicam Configuration window clearly displays the message Not XNet common value next to the incorrect parameter e Amessage is displayed on the SDTI network monitoring screen indicating the incorrect parameter 3 Multicam Configuration 153 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 VarID Configuration File The VarID parameters are defined in a configuration file This file named varid ini is located in the C LSMC E DATA directory The file has the following syntax 1 A A A A A EEI ECEPTI EE VARID settings
28. S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Vertical Interp Vertical Interpolation Description Enables or disables the two line interpolation process Values e No default e Yes Four Lines Description Enables or disables the four line interpolation process Values e No default e Yes 3 3 5 PC LAN Settings User Interface The PC LAN settings allow the MTPC board of an EVS server to communicate and exchange information with other EVS hardware on a setup The PC LAN settings are displayed on the Server tab in the server based application and web based interface in the advanced mode The PC LAN settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server based application shown below CONFIGURATION 1 SPOTBOX IPDP 2REC 4 PLAY NOT RUNNING 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 1 1 Advanced Mode Video and reference Field rate 56 06Hz2 Resolution 1686i Codec Mjpeg EUS lt HD gt Bitrate Mbps 100 Horizontal Res 966 pixels LTC Timecode 14 21 58 08 OK Sync PC Time to TC Yes every 66h15 Genlock Blackburst OK Studio Phase definition SD 6 Half Pixel 3 ns 12000 gt 15608 HD to SD SDI i Half Pixel 13 5ns 1000 gt 160 gt Interpolation Vertical interp No Four Lines No PC Lan IP Address 661 961 020 024 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 660 000 Default Gateway 192 168 023 001 vance Change page Note The PC LAN settings are read only in the Multicam Configuration window You can modify t
29. The GPI is sent to the third party controlling device GPIs IN Port Description Specifies the RS422 port on which the server will receive the input signal This setting is relevant when the device is an EVS remote controller or third party controller Values The possible values are from 1 to 6 it corresponds to the RS422 port to which the controller specified in the Channel Device field is assigned in the Port settings Channels tab page 1 158 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 GPls IN Function Description Specifies the function associated to the GPI input line According the configured protocol some or all of the functions described below are available Values e Play sends a play command at 100 speed on the selected channel e Pause sends a pause command on the selected channel e Recue sends a jump to the IN point of the on air element on the selected channel If this is a playlist the jump is performed to the IN point of the first clip of the playlist e Previous sends a command to go to the previous clip of a playlist on the selected channel e Next sends a command to go to the next clip of a playlist on the selected channel Skip sends a command to skip the clip being played on the selected channel e Tally activates or deactivates the on air flag on the selected channel This GPI is only used by IPDirector e Mark IN sets an IN point on the corresponding recor
30. Web Based Interface To delete a configuration line in the web based interface click the Delete icon x next to the configuration line you want to delete The configuration line is directly deleted 21 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 22 Server Parameters Chapter Contents The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the described features are available from the web based interface and or from the server based interface Commands Page Deueete S Based Based Assigning a Server Facility Name 2 3 2 Yes Yes Activating and Deactivating the Password 2 3 3 Yes No Protection Setting the Server LAN PC Address 2 3 4 Yes No Setting the Server Date and Time 2 3 5 Yes No Setting the Default Output To VGA Video 2 3 6 Yes No Configuring Server Raids 2 3 7 Yes No Assigning a Server Facility Name Introduction You can assign a facility name to the EVS server It allows the identification of the EVS server with a dedicated name besides the server s serial number This name is independent from any configuration The server facility name differs from the server net name which can vary from a configuration to the other as it is defined in the configuration parameters The server facility name is displayed in the title bar of the Multicam setup and configuration windows as well as on the OSD on screen display 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION
31. You can change them as explained below In the Server Based Application To rename the configuration line in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted 2 Press CTRL F1 The line if highlighted in pink and the cursor blinks on the first character 3 Type the new name for the configuration line taking the following into account The space bar allows you to delete the selected character The LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW keys allow you to move the cursor position on the line 4 Press ENTER to validate the new name The new name is assigned to the configuration line and reflected in all user interfaces In the Web Based Interface To rename the configuration line in the web based interface proceed as follows 1 Click the Rename button next to the configuration line you want to rename 2 Inthe Rename dialog box type the new configuration name 3 Click OK The new name is assigned to the configuration line and reflected in all user interfaces 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V l 2 2 5 Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines How to Export Configuration Lines q Note q The screenshots in this section features configuration names which are examples and may not reflect configurations supported on your EVS server In the Serv
32. and maximum number of channels that can be operated in both modes 6U 4U LSM Spotbox LSM Spotbox Max channels 6 6 4 4 Min REC 1 0 1 0 Max REC 6 6 3 4 Min PLAY 1 0 1 0 Max PLAY 5 6 3 4 Q Note q Based on the above mentioned limitations some configurations described in the following sections are only available in Server or Spotbox mode 3 Multicam Configuration 55 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Channel Assignment The following general principles apply to all configurations and are valid for all EVS servers equipped with COHX boards e The record channels IN connectors are always assigned from the right to the left lt r q7 I I I i I I I I I OD ye CODEC 3 TV CODEC A CT CU copec S TV COD OD pr ESR IN 6 OUT 1 N5 OUT 2 IN4 OUT 3 IN3 OUT 4 IN2 OUT 5 IN1 IN 6B w 4 IN 5B u 4 IN 4B w IN 3B u E IN 2B u E IN 1B u CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J J6 J J6 J6 Ji CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT4B CHAR OUT OUT5B CHAR OUT OUT 6B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 i J3 F J4 p J3 _ J4 b J3 i e The play channels OUT connectors are always assigned from the left to the right yee ieee CODE C2 aaaea CODEC SY aiaas len CODE C4 seats manana CODEC S uaa OD OUT 1 IN5 OUT 2 IN 4 OUT 3 IN3 OUT 4 IN 2 OUT 5 IN1 OUT 6 IN 6B w IN 5B u IN
33. application and or specific software options not only the software itself is required but also a license key called license code in Multicam which is unique for every option on every system This license keys can be temporary be valid only until a defined deadline for demonstration purposes or be permanent with no time limit The license keys are managed from the Options codes management window This window is available in both the server based application and the web based interface Q Note When a temporary license code will expire within the next two weeks or is expired the system warns the operator when the Multicam Setup window opens Accessing the Options Codes Management Window To open the Options codes management window in the server based application press O from the Multicam Setup window To open the Option codes management window in the web based interface click Options code management in the Tools menu from the Multicam Setup window 31 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 4 2 Options Codes Management Window In the Server Based Application The window features three areas which contain the information mentioned below System ID Serial number Chassis type PSU type Key date and time are z Full options Validation code lt ALT F gt Update from local file lt ALT U gt Update from USB key lt Esc gt Quit Area Description Upper area List of key settings related to the
34. are used in parallel mode Values Yes No Default value Yes 3 7 5 EditRec Introduction to Edit Rec Edit Rec Protocol The Edit Rec is a linear editing engine associated to a play channel and a record channel ona server Its role is to emulate a VTR The Edit Rec engine relies on the Edit Rec protocol In addition both the play and the record channels of the Edit Rec engine are associated to the same RS422 port For more information on the Edit Rec feature refer to the Edit Rec manual 144 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Overview on Edit Rec Settings The Edit Rec settings allow specifying the settings that will be used by the Edit Rec feature The Edit Rec settings are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Protocol tab on page 2 for Edit Rec 1 and on page 3 for Edit Rec 2 in the basic and advanced display mode in the server and web based interfaces e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel pages T5 X for Edit Rec 1 and Edit Rec 2 The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server based application and highlights the Edit Rec 1 settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 6 GPI OPERATION 2 74 Advanced Mode Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist Audio Default PL 68 Edit audio Fade No Time Code Channel Serial Sony LIC Edit Tc EE
35. audio gain can be adjusted by steps of 0 75dB 3dB or 6dB in the range from 77 250B to 23 25cB of the current audio level The following screenshot shows the display of mute and audio gain settings Advanced audio settings Inputs gt INi IN2 CAM A CAM B Commands The following table shows the various commands available to adjust the audio gain and mute an audio channel One of the following command can be applied on an individual channel when it is selected and when the audio gain display is on Command description Command key Hiding and Showing the audio gain display CTRL G Muting the selected audio channel CTRL M Un muting the selected audio channel CTRL U Increasing by 0 75dB the audio level of the selected audio SPACEBAR channel Lowering by 0 75dB the audio level of the selected audio SHIFT SPACEBAR channel Increasing by 3dB the audio level of the selected audio CTRL ARROW RIGHT channel Lowering by 3dB the audio level of the selected audio CTRL ARROW LEFT channel 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l Command description Command key Increasing by 6dB the audio level of the selected audio CTRL ARROW UP channel Lowering by 6dB the audio level of the selected audio CTRL ARROW DOWN channel Dolby Audio Management Concepts Dolby Digital or Dolby 5 1 or AC 3 is an audio coding system containing up to 6 discrete channels of sound with 5 channels for normal range s
36. audio monitoring connectors numbered from left to right on the backplane Value For each audio monitoring connector the audio signal to be monitored is specified by the video channel number and the audio mono channel number Example The value OUT1 01 for Mon 1 means that the audio signal of the 18t audio mono channel of the PGM1 is sent to the monitoring connector 1 Default Values By default the audio signal of the first play channel and the audio mono channels from 1 to 4 OUT 1 01 to OUT 1 04 are respectively assigned to the Mon 1 to Mon 4 connectors Overview on Advanced Audio Settings Introduction The Advanced Audio settings are defined from the Channels tab pages 3 to 6 of the Multicam Configuration window These pages are only available in the advanced mode They allow audio channel routing muting and adjusting the audio gain The Advanced Audio settings for the inputs allow users to specify how the audio sources are routed to the audio mono channels of each record channel The Advanced Audio settings for the outputs allow users to specify how the audio mono channels are routed to each play channel for embedded audio or to the various physical audio connectors digital or analog connectors The table below shows in which page the advanced audio settings are available depending on the audio type Page Type of audio settings Page 3 audio inputs Page 4 audio embedded outputs Page 5 audio digital outputs AE
37. be applied to the PCM over AES signal Dolby E Embedded in the SDI HD SDI stream Set the configuration of the pair of channels carrying the Dolby E signal to EY in the Multicam Configuration window Channels tab This will force the transition to a hard cut o gt The sample rate converter parameter does not apply to embedded audio The Dolby E transitions will be correct as long as e the configuration is correct e the AES stream containing Dolby E is correctly synchronized with the video Dolby E transitions will not be correct 2 frames of mute at the transitions if the audio type is set to E instead of EY or D instead of DY Audio effects scrub slow motion are not possible in Dolby E If they are used anyway the audio will be muted Timecode and Data Insertion Timecode Settings User Interface The Timecode settings allow specifying which type of timecode the users want to use as the reference to work on a given recorder of an EVS server The selection of a timecode type using the timecode settings rely on the management of two timecode jump tables These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Channels tab in the advanced display mode on page 6 7 or 8 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e partly in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T2 X The following screenshot highlights the Timecode settings defi
38. commands specific to the user interface is described in clearly separated sections e Onthe other hand the reference information on and the description of configuration parameters are described in common sections valid for all user interfaces A clear overview shows whether and where the parameters are available in each user interface EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 1 3 Configuration Manual Structure The Server Configuration manual is organized in two sections e A section dedicated to the Multicam Setup window that mainly features o the configurations lines and their management o the functions related to server administration and maintenance e A section dedicated to the Multicam Configuration window organized in seven tabs which describes all server configuration parameters that can be defined for each configuration line The section includes o gt the parameter description itself o other server related information needed for the configuration Starting the EVS Server Introduction When switching on the EVS server the first step is the PC boot sequence followed by the boot of the video I O boards and finally the Multicam Setup application is started When Starting the EVS Server for the First Time Before you first use your EVS server you need to perform the following tasks e Define the configuration lines your EVS server should run For more information see section Configuration Lines o
39. function allows the operator to select on which PGM channel the clips called from the keyboard tablet and VGA should be loaded Values Yes No Default value Yes 3 Multicam Configuration 197 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 PGM PRV mode Description Allows the user to select the PGM PRV mode on the LCD display as a function accessible from the A button on the Remote Panel s main menu Otherwise the PGM PRV mode selection is not accessible from the A button Values The following values are possible e Yes The PGM PRV mode is available from the A key on the Remote Panel e No The PGM PRV mode is not available from the A key on the Remote Panel Default value Yes Internal loop mode Description Defines which components of PGM1 output must be recorded back into the server when the Loop mode is engaged Values The following values are possible e Video Audio Both video and audio signals of PGM1 are recorded back into CAM A input e Video only Only the video signal of PGM1 is recorded back into CAM A input This allows the operator to continue the record of live audio tracks during the Loop process This can be useful to add music voice or live sound to an edit for example Default value Video Audio Q Note q In audio embedded the audio is always looped whether the loop mode is set to Video Audio or Video only 198 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server
40. gt 160 gt Interpolation Vertical interp No Four Lines No PC Lan IP Address 661 661 020 024 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 660 000 Default Gatewa 192 168 023 081 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Web Based User Interface The following screenshot presents the 1St tab of the Multicam Configuration window of an XT2 server in the web based interface shown in basic mode e The top line displays the name of the selected configuration and specifies whether the configuration has been launched running or not not running e The selected tab is displayed in a lighter gray color e The Display mode basic or advanced is specified on the top line 48 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V I MULTICAM SOFTWARE a SUPPORT CONFIGURATION CAST EQUIPMENT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2013 V5 3 1 3 Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window In the Server Based Application Navigation Commands The following table presents the commands to navigate in the Multicam Configuration window Command description Selecting a given tab Moving from one tab to the other when the tab is selected i e rose highlighted Moving down up in the pages of the active tab Moving down in the list of editable settings Moving up in the list of editable settings Toggling between Basic and Advanced display mode 3 Multicam Configuration Command
41. in the Shift F5 screen or in the EVS RAID configuration menu Enter Continue 38 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V l 2 Multicam Setup Restarting If Multicam is restarted without the RAID being rebuilt a message similar to the following one and adapted to the disk type is displayed during the bootwins e if aspare disk is OK Bad SEAGATE ST9300603SS 3SE10H1J 0006 279GB 02 07 e if no spare disk is OK and the RAID is no more complete Bad SEAGATE ST9300603SS 3SE10H1J 0006 279GB 02 07 WARNING Tray XX is missing 1 disk s to be complete Then when entering Multicam another message appears even if a spare disk is available e if the faulty disk is a spare disk Warning a spare disk has been disconnected The system will operate normally on the remaining disks At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk It can be identified in the Shift F5 screen or in the EVS RAID configuration menu Enter Continue e if the faulty disk is contained in a RAID Warning a disk has been disconnected The system will operate normally on the remaining disks At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk It can be identified in the Shift F5 screen or in the EVS RAID configuration menu Enter Continue The operator can press ENTER and operate normally on 4 disks configuration 4 1 or on 5 di
42. made available in the main menu of the remote panel since the hypermotion camera is considered as an additional extemal camera e Hypermotion LSM The server controls the hypermotion camera and one PGM in exclusive mode Hypermotion only Specifies on which port RS422 or Lan PC the commands must be sent to the hypermotion camera and possibly to the PGM if you have selected Hypermotion LSM in the Remote Mode parameter The following values are possible e RS422 2 to RS422 6 e LanPC RS422 6 Specifies the protocol type used for data transfer on the selected port The following values are possible e TCP UDP when Portis set to Lan PC e ASCII Sony 9 pin when Port is set to one of the RS422 e TCP when Portis set to Lan PC Sony 9 pin when Port is set to one of the RS422 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 IP Address Availability This setting is only available if the Port setting is set to Lan PC Description Specifies the IP address of the PC LAN Values XXX XXX XXX XXX Default value 192 168 10 60 Dial Speed Description Defines the multiplication factor applied to the jog value Values Range of values 10x to 1000x multiple of 10x Default value 10x 3 9 15 Special Effects Settings User Interface The Special effects settings allow specifying special effects to be applied to such as effect duration color or tool used for the wipe and split effect
43. maximum number of players and an audio configuration with 8 tracks mono channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT5 OUT6 Mono1 E1 01 2 01 E3 01 E4 01 E5 01 E6 01 Mono2 E1 02 2 02 E3 02 E4 02 5 02 E6 02 Mono3 E1 03 E2 03 E3 03 E4 03 5 03 E6 03 Mono4 E1 04 2 04 E3 04 E4 04 5 04 E6 04 Monod E1 05 E2 05 3 05 E4 05 E5 05 6 05 Mono6 E1 06 E2 06 E3 06 E4 06 5 06 E6 06 Mono7 E1 07 E2 07 E3 07 E4 07 5 07 E6 07 Mono8 E1 08 E2 08 E3 08 E4 08 5 08 E6 08 Audio Embedded Outputs By default the audio mono channels from the A V material stored on the EVS server are mapped to the embedded mono channels on the play channels as presented in the table below The table shows the maximum number of players and an audio configuration with 8 tracks mono channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 Mono1 E1 01 2 01 E3 01 E4 01 E5 01 E6 01 Mono2 E1 02 2 02 E3 02 E4 02 5 02 E6 02 Mono3 E1 03 E2 03 E3 03 E4 03 5 03 E6 03 Mono4 E1 04 2 04 E3 04 E4 04 5 04 E6 04 Monod E1 05 E2 05 3 05 E4 05 5 05 6 05 Mono6 E1 06 E2 06 E3 06 E4 06 5 06 E6 06 Mono7 E1 07 2 07 E3 07 E4 07 5 07 E6 07 Mono8 E1 08 E2 08 E3 08 E4 08 5 08 6 08 112 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 VS Audio Digital Outputs The default mapping to audio digital output connectors differ depending on the number of tracks mono channels defined 8 Audio Tracks With audio configurations with 8 tracks mono channels the audio mono channels of the A V
44. no name is assigned to the configuration line e Each configuration line contains all configuration parameters which allow a very flexible configuration of the EVS server See section Configuration Lines on page 11 for more information This area provides the main commands for server administration and maintenance For more information click the Tools command below to go to the dedicated sections in the Multicam Setup chapter e import export configuration lines e Assign server facility name e import export keyword files e Export log files e Options code management e Hardware check e Raid Configuration e Set LAN PC address Set date and time e Touch screen calibration not available Default to VGA e Reboot e Enable password for technical settings This area shows a Summary of the server parameters for the configuration line selected in the Configuration Lines area The summary displays the following information 1 codec type bitrate video standard 2 based config INs OUTs No audios 3 SDTI No server name server type 2 Multicam Setup CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 2 1 2 2 Multicam Setup Name of area 5 Task bar 5 Status bar 6 Server Information V amp Description The Task bar Server based application displays commands for the main actions in the window See section Navigability and Commands on page 9 for more information The Status
45. of the edited playlist Values Name e TC TC Status TC Status Name TC Name Status Status Name Default value TC Status Name 3 Multicam Configuration 151 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 3 7 6 152 TC H Pos Description Values Default value Name H Pos Description Values Default value TC V Pos Description Values Default value Name V Pos Description Values Default value Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Defines the horizontal position of the TC on the screen 0to9 4 Defines the horizontal position of the edit name on the screen 0to15 0 Defines the vertical position of the TC on the screen 0to11 10 Defines the vertical position of the edit name on the screen 0to11 0 RS422 VarlD Settings User Interface The RS422 VarID settings and the VDCP visibility settings display the read only VarlD settings These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Protocol tab on page in the advanced display mode in the server and web based interfaces Warning The VDCP visibility settings are only available if the license code 119 required to work with the VDCP protocol is valid 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V E The following screenshot shows the RS422 VarlD and the VDCP visibility settings areas available in the Protocol tab in advanced mode ONFIGURATION XT N OR Advanced Mode
46. parameters require an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows to be applied User Interface The SDTI setting are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Network tab in the basic and advanced display mode on page 1 in the server and web based interfaces e partly in the Technic al menu of the Remote Control Panel T3 1 The SDTI Priorities setting will also be dealt with in this section and is available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Network tab in the basic and advanced display mode on page 1 in the server and web based interfaces e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T3 2 4 Note q The SDTI settings will only be displayed if the SDTI board is present on the EVS server and if the SDTI license code 117 is valid The following screenshot presents page 1 of the Network tab in the server based application in advanced mode where the SDTI and SDTI Priorities settings are available It highlights both areas CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI OPERATION 1 1 Advanced Mode Speed No Relay 1485 Net Name XT 2 1 Net Number 1 Type Server SDTI Priorities PGM1 PGM2 High Priority No No Gigabit IP configuration pt 1 Port 2 IP Address a a 128 001 662 022 Subnet Mask E 255 255 255 008 Default Gateway 128 001 254 091 ALT A Apply F3 Ba
47. q You can only define the settings associated with the LAN PC address from the server based application 25 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 3 5 26 Settings The MTPC board connection settings are described in the table below Setting Description IP Address Specifies the IP address to connect to the port 1 of the MTPC board on the server The IP addresses 0 0 0 0 and 255 255 255 255 are not allowed Subnet Mask Specifies the range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the MTPC board connection Default Specifies the IP address of the router on the network that the MTPC Gateway board can use as an access point to external networks How to Set the LAN PC To set up the LAN PC on the EVS server proceed as follows 1 Inthe Multicam Setup window press L to call the Set LAN PC address command The following window opens PC Lan IP Address 661 661 626 624 Subnet Mask 255 255 666 668 Default Gateway 192 168 623 661 ENTER ESG apply the new address quit without saving 2 In this window type the IP address subnet mask and default gateway Use the TAB key to move from one field to the other 3 Press ENTER to validate the definition of the LAN PC settings The LAN PC settings will automatically be taken into account when you launch a configuration line Setting the Server Date and Time Introduction The Set Date and Time command allows you to adjust the
48. that will be imported The lines are imported onto the same position and with the same name as in the export file 4 Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane If requested deselect lines you do not want to import o By default all configuration lines present in the lin file will be imported onto the EVS server o Todeselect a line use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the requested line and press SPACEBAR The deselected lines tum light gray and the cross is removed 6 Press ENTER to validate the selection of configuration lines to import A warning message informs you about which configuration lines will be imported and tells the next screen will allow you to select which settings to replace 7 Select Yes using the RIGHT ARROW and press ENTER 8 Inthe Select settings to replace window select the type of settings you want to import for the selected configuration lines a Press SPACEBAR to select or deselect a settings type b Press TAB to move to the next settings type c Repeat these steps for all settings types you want to import 9 Press ENTER to start the import process 18 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l In the Web Based Interface Note In the web based interface it is only possible to import configuration lines one by one To import configuration lines onto an EVS server in the web based interface proceed as follows 1 From the Multicam Setu
49. the PUSH function e lt network system name and number gt are listed and can be assigned for targets belonging to the SDTI network e lt GigE server name and IP Address gt are listed and can be assigned for targets belonging on the GigE network Default Values No target machine specified 3 Multicam Configuration 189 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 190 Push Mode Description Values Default Values Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Specifies how the clips should be sent using the PUSH function that is to say with or without the original guardbands The following values are possible Short The clips are sent from the Short IN to the Short OUT points to which the guardbands of the destination machine are added e Long The clips are sent from the Protect IN to the Protect OUT Short Push Receive Page Description Values Default Values Specifies the page of your machine where clips sent to you by other network operators using the PUSH function must be stored See section Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window on page 49 for more information on how to enable pages Page 1 to 10 0 Several pages can be selected Page 5 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V I 3 9 10 Audio Settings User Interface These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basi
50. the first line of the Gigabit Ethernet settings will display the message Not detected 128 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l Warning Changes to the Gigabit settings require an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows to be applied User Interface The Gigabit IP Configuration settings are available e inthe Multicam Configuration window Network tab in the basic and advanced display modes on page 1 in the server and web based interface e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T3 X The following screenshot highlights the Gigabit IP Configuration settings defined on page 1 of the Network tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERATION 1 1 Advanced Mode SDTI Speed No Relay 1485 Net Name XT 2 1 Net Number 1 Type Server SDTI Priorities PGM1 PGM2 High Priority No No Gigabit IP configuration Port 1 Port 2 IP Address 601 601 626 128 601 002 022 Subnet Mask 255 255 0008 255 255 255 008 Default Gateway 128 001 254 128 001 254 001 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help IP Address Port 1 Port 2 Description IP address to connect to the port1 port2 of the Gigabit Ethernet connection on the EVS server Values The IP addresses 0 0 0 0 and 255 255 255 255 are not allowed Subnet Mask Port 1 Port 2
51. to the code list 2 Multicam Setup 35 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 5 2 5 1 2 5 2 36 How to Remove a License Code You can remove a license code from the server based application Proceed as follows 1 Press the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys to move inside the options list and select the option to be removed 2 When the option is selected highlighted in white press simultaneously CTRL DELETE on the keyboard 3 Confirm the deletion of the option with ENTER Server Maintenance Chapter Contents The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the described features are available from the web based interface and or from the server based interface Commands Page Server Based Web Based Rebooting the EVS Server 2 5 2 Yes No Hardware Check 2 5 3 Yes No Clearing Video Disks 2 5 4 Yes No Calibrating a Touch Screen 2 5 5 Yes No Importing and Exporting Keyword Files 2 5 6 Yes No Exporting Log Files 2 5 7 Yes No Rebooting the EVS Server To reboot the EVS server is not running in a given configuration press B from the Multicam Setup window then RIGHT ARROW and ENTER to validate the action To reboot the EVS server when it is running in a given configuration press ALT Q when you are in the Clip or Playlist page then press ENTER to confirm the action 2 Multicam Setup CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 2 5 3 2 Multicam Setup vS Hard
52. transition when using the TAKE button in 1PGM PRV mode has its own parameter Effect for take defined in the EVS Controller section of the Operation tab OsOOfr to 20s00fr 00s 10fr Audio locked to video Availability Description Values Default value 178 This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid Specifies whether you will be able to define different durations for the audio and video transitions inside a playlist when the Advanced Audio Editing parameter is enabled This setting is irrelevant if the Advanced Audio Editing parameter is disabled The possible values are e Yes The duration of video and audio transitions in a playlist cannot be different e No The duration of the video and audio transitions in a playlist can be different If the license code 112 for advanced audio editing is not valid the parameter value is forced to Yes Yes 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Audio effect duration Availability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid This setting is only available if the Audio locked to video setting is set to No Description Sets the duration of the audio transition effect when e the Advanced Audio Editing setting is enabled e the Audio locked to video setting is set to No The specified value is used as default value in Playlist Edit mode If the Advanced Audio Editing is disabled this setting i
53. with COHX a three phase camera will use three physical record channels and so on Conditions SLSM 2x 3x Configurations The SLSM 2x 3x configurations are available with all HD and SD codecs natively supported by the EVS server These configurations are valid when the following conditions are fulfilled e The license code 110 Super Motion is valid e The base configuration is Multicam LSM 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V l 3 2 4 SLSM Configurations Introduction SLSM Principles This section details the available multi phase SLSM configurations on XT2 servers In SLSM configurations a supermotion recorder of a two or three phase camera accounts for one logical channel but corresponds respectively to two or three physical channels Overview on Configurations The tables in the following sections show the available SLSM configurations with an XT2 6U server and XT2 4U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled XT2 4U Servers Available Configurations with SLSM 2 Phase Cameras IN4 OUT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC a A e Hea rer a irene Fata fret ale 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 oe oa Coo a B 3 Multicam Configuration 61 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Example 1xSLSM 2PH 2PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1XxSLSM 2PH 2 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below
54. 0 000 c cece eee eeeceecccceeeeees 184 3 9 8 Keywords Settings 0 0000 0000 e eee eeeeeeeeeeeees 186 3 9 9 Push Settings 2 000 000 e cece cece raorao aaiae naana 188 3 910 Audio Settings sste oa see ae oo teeta elah on burl au tiedesete wee yeas 191 3 9 11 EVS Controller Settings 0000202 c cece cece c cece cece eee eeees 193 3 9 12 Cam Mapping Settings 1 000000 eee cece e cece cece cece ee eeee 200 3 9 13 Hypermotion Management 0 000 00 222 e eee cece cece cece ce cece eee eees 201 3 9 14 Hypermotion Controller Settings 0000 0 0 e eee 203 3 9 15 Special Effects Settings 0 0000 00 eee cece cece eens 205 GLOSSARY oooh ete eh atop eta ast coda ele tee 210 Table of Contents CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 What s New VS What s New This manual has not been subject to changes associated to new features in release 11 02 Further to the new EVS branding the look and feel of the web based interface has however been modified For the same reason the look and feel of the configuration manual has also been modified In addition some minor changes have been implemented CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V E 1 1 1 1 Introduction Introduction Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers Configuration Module The Multicam Setup application is used for configuration and maintenance operations on EVS video servers It is also used to select which app
55. 0fr 00s05fr This setting is available with a valid license code 113 and a compatible base configuration Applies the default color to a specific tool either to the cursor or to the border of the wipe effect or to the delimiter of the split screen e Wipe Split e Cursor Wipe Split 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Colour Availability Description Values Default Values Custom Y Description Values Default value Custom U Description Values Default value Custom V Description Values Default value 3 Multicam Configuration VS This setting and the three related custom settings below are available with a valid license code 113 Defines the default color applied to the cursor or to the wipe or split effect according to the Set colour for parameter value e White e Black e Custom defines with the Custom Y U and V parameters White Defines the Y value of the custom color that can be used with the Colour parameter 0 to 255 240 Defines the U value of the custom color that can be used with the Colour parameter 0 to 255 128 Defines the V value of the custom color that can be used with the Colour parameter 0 to 255 128 207 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Split screen tracking Availability Description Values Default value This setting is available with a valid license code 113 anda compati
56. 0fr to 30s00fr 02s00fr Specifies how the cue point timecode will be memorized Two values are possible for this parameter e Live Memorizes cue points based on the timecode of the LIVE input e Playback Memorizes cue points based on the timecode of the field loaded on the main play channel Live Preroll duration used when recalling a cue point From Os01fr to 5s00fr OsO5fr 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Record trains OUTs Description Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or play through when it reaches an OUT point marked on the record train that is being played back Values Two values are possible for this parameter e Play through Multicam will still countdown to the OUT point but will keep playing through this point e Freeze Multicam will countdown to the OUT point and will automatically freeze on that picture if the post roll mode is disabled o onthat picture the post roll duration if the post roll mode is enabled When playing a clip Multicam always freezes on the OUT point or OUT point post roll duration when post roll mode is enabled Default value Play through Default copy move Description Specifies whether the copy operations should be executed preferably using the SDTI or the Gigabit network Values Two values are possible for this parameter e SDTI The copy operations are first executed through the SDT network If the SDTI network is tem
57. 11 02 Grab image Availability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid Description Enables disables an image grab when the MARK key on the Remote Panel is hit and when a default XFile has been assigned Each time the MARK key is used a cue point is marked and a command is sent to the XFile to save that image The grab can also be activated on the keyboard with the combination CTRL G Values Yes No Default value No Browse button Description Allows users to convert the function of the BROWSE key Values The following values are possible e Browse This will directly activate the playlist browse function which is the default function assigned to this key Sort TC The system will perform a Sort TC directly The system will not prompt the user with a select menu and it will use the current TC on the channel to search with the last selected criteria If the user wants to perform a search with different criteria Search Net or Local StartDate EndDate CAM CLIP etc the user should use the normal Sort TC selection in the upper menu Default value Browse Default XFile Description Specifies the XF 2 where clips must be sent to when using the Archive function from the Remote Panel or VGA screens Values XF 2 name and network number Default value 3 Multicam Configuration 199 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 9 12 200 Cam Mapping Settings U
58. 16 None None None None Audio Analog By default the audio mono channels of the A V material stored on the EVS server are sent to the analog audio output connectors of the play channels as presented in the table below The table shows the maximum number of players and an audio configuration with 8 tracks mono channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT5 OUT6 Mono1 A01 A05 None None None None Mono2 A02 A06 None None None None Mono3 A03 A07 None None None None Mono4 A04 A08 None None None None Mono5 None None None None None None Mono6 None None None None None None Mono7 None None None None None None Mono8 None None None None None None 114 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 VS Modifying the Audio Routing or Type Introduction Audio routing settings can be modified in the Advanced Audio Settings pages p 3 6 of the Channels tab e Changing the audio type for all audio channels of a page at the same time is possible using the shortcut keys described below Changes on individual channels are also possible by manually editing the audio type value e Changing the routing of an individual audio channel can be done by editing the cell value in the advanced audio settings tables Collective Editing Actions You can apply the following editing actions to all audio channels of a page using the following shortcuts when available on the current page Command description Set all audio c
59. 2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 PGM3 PGM3 PGM3 R2 PGM3 R2 PGM3 R2 PGM3 R3 PGM3 hyperm R2 R2 PGM4 PGM4 R3 PGM4 R3 PGM4 R4 PGM4 hyperm hyperm R3 hyperm R4 hyperm OR hyperm hyperm R1 PGM1 PGM2 R2 PGM3 PGM4 hyperm PGM1 PGM2 can represent the 2PGMs mode as well as the PGM PRV mode Warning The cells with NA correspond to impossible configurations taking into account the existing constraints In this case the Hypermotion option is not available in the operational menu even if the Hypermotion setting is set to Yes 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 9 14 VS Hypermotion Controller Settings User Interface The Hypermotion controller settings allow specifying the settings related to the control of a hypermotion camera from an LSM Remote Panel These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 5 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel pages 11 X Warning The hypermotion feature and settings are only available if the license code 20 which allows controlling a hypermotion camera from the remote panel is valid The following screenshot presents page 5 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Hypermotion controller settings are available and h
60. 640 640 640 Resolution 768 768 768 default default 960 960 960 1024 1024 1024 1280 1280 1280 default AVID AVID AVID DNxHD DNxHD DNxHD Apple Apple Codec 120 185 10 bit ProRes ProRes Mbps Mbps 185 422LT 422 p P Mbps Bitrate 1 145 146 220 146 220 102 145 Mbps Default 145 220 220 102 145 bitrate Horizontal 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 Apple ProRes 422 HQ 220 220 1280 DVCPro HD 100 100 960 Apple ProRes 422 HQ 10 bit 220 220 1280 Q Note q The dynamic bitrate management system modifies compression tables for each recorded field to keep the bitrate of the encoded stream as close as possible to the target A higher bitrate means better picture quality and less storage capacity but a higher bandwidth is required Improper values can exceed disks performance causing frozen pictures during playback 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V E 3 3 3 Phase Definition Settings User Interface The Phase Definition settings are available on the Server tab in the server based application and web based interface in the advanced mode The Phase Definition settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server based application shown below CONFIGURATION 1 SPOTBOX IPDP 2REC 4 PLAY NOT RUNNING 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 1 1 Advanced Mode Video and reference Field rate 56 66Hz Resolution 1686i Codec Mjpeg EUS CHD gt Bitrate
61. 66fr Live 66s05fr Play Through Gigabit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Shows hides the audio meters on the OSD Description Values Yes No Yes Default value DB Adjust Description Adjusts the value of the displayed audio meters Values From 83 2 to 0 0 dB with a variable increments larger in low Default value values and smaller with increasing values 0 0 3 Multicam Configuration 169 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Style Description Values Default value Thickness Description Values Default value 170 Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Specifies the style of the audio meters Light Bars Glowing Boxes Dark Boxes Light Boxes Dark Bars Light Bars Specifies the thickness of the audio meters Thin Medium Thick Thin 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 9 4 V5 amp Clips Settings User Interface The Clips settings relate to various aspects of the clip management clip definition storage location metadata and cue points The Clips settings are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on pages 1 and 2 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational menu of the Remote Control Panel 2 X The following screenshot presents pages 1 and 2 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Clips aoe are
62. B SD HD SD HD SD HD SDHD SD HD SD HD J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 p J3 i J4 p J3 y J4 p J3 i J4 i J3 i J 3 Multicam Configuration 59 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 2 3 60 General Information on Supermotion Configurations Concepts The Supermotion cameras are two to three phase cameras that record the incoming feeds at a frame rate from 2 to 3 times higher than a standard camera The Hypermotion cameras should clearly be distinguished from the supermotion cameras in two respects e The A V material from the supermotion cameras is continuously fed into the EVS server whereas the A V material from the hypermotion cameras is recorded on the camera buffer and then ingested into the EVS server when the operation sends a play command to the hypermotion camera e The A V material from supermotion cameras is ingested into the EVS server through one physical record channel per phase whereas the A V material from the hypermotion camera is ingested into the EVS server through one physical record channel See section Hypermotion Management on page 201 for more information on the configuration related to hypermotion cameras Introduction The feeds from supermotion cameras can directly be ingested into EVS servers The camera s number of phases directly determines the number of physical record channels used on the EVS server A two phase camera will use two physical record channels only primary link
63. Basic Advanced PgUp PgDn Change page Fi He lp EE Description Activates the E2E or live mode the signal being recorded is played on the output channel Values Yes No Default Value Yes Stop Behavior Description Defines the channel behavior when it is in stop mode Values e PB black screen e EE Default Value PB 150 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 OSD Settings for Edit Rec User Interface The OSD settings allow specifying the settings related to the OSD and information to be displayed on the monitoring screen The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server based application and highlights the OSD settings area CONFIGURATION 3 CHANN N ORK 4 Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist dio Default PL 686 Edit audio Fade No Time Code Channel Serial Sony LTC Edit Te EE Yes Serial Sony VITC Edit Te Stop Behavior PB Insert TC in SDI Yes Edit Te User TC of created clips Edit Te osD OSD on Output Yes Display sel Te Status Name TC H Pos 4 Name H Pos TC U Pos 18 Name U Pos OSD on Output Description Activates or deactivates the OSD feature Values Yes No Default value Yes Display sel Description Specifies the field or combination of fields to be displayed on the screen e The TC is the Edit TC or the User TC in case the controller uses the VITC and User TC has been selected for the Serial Sony VITC field e The Name is the number
64. CONFIGURATION MANUAL Version 11 02 July 2013 V5 VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Copyright EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Copyright 2002 2013 All rights reserved Disclaimer The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is accurate up to date and reliable EVS Broadcast Equipment cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this publication Improvement Requests Your comments will help us improve the quality of the user documentation Do not hesitate to send improvement requests or report any error or inaccuracy on this user manual by e mail to doc evs com Regional Contacts The address and phone number of the EVS headquarters are usually mentioned in the Help gt About menu in the user interface You will find the full list of addresses and phone numbers of local offices either at the end of this user manual for manuals on hardware products or at the following page on the EVS website http www evs com contacts User Manuals on EVS Website The latest version of the user manual if any and other user manuals on EVS products can be found on the EVS download center on the following webpage http www evs com downloadcenter EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Table of Contents TABLE OF
65. CONTENTS 00200 ooo ooo coco cece cccccccec ec ec ccc ececececeees ll WHAT S NEW ooo ccc cece cece eee ce oanad aaao raaa nornon annn V T gt INTRODUCTION jei ieor teoa ne aaa eiai 1 1 1 Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers l 000000000000000000000000000 1 1 2 Introduction to the Manual 2 2 22 e cece cece eaoaai rannan 3 1 3 Starting the EVS Sener eck ode ae a OA nest stuns EE sie 4 1 4 Accessing the Web Based Interface _ o oo eee eee 5 2 MUL TICAM SETUP oot tee de ee hes NAM oe th he on ies 6 2 1 Overview of User Interfaces 20 2000 e eee eeeeeeeeeees 6 2 1 1 Overview of the Setup Areas 20 02 2222 eee cece eee eee ceeeeeeeee 6 2 1 2 Navigability and Commands 2220000 c cece cece e cece ceeeeceeeees 9 2 2 Configuration Lines 0 00000000000000 0000000000000000 aaa aaa oaaao raana 11 2 2 1 Chapter Contents 2 00 22 22 e cece cc cccecccececeeeeeeeeeeees 11 2 2 2 Launching a Configuration 0 200000 0cce cece cece cece eeceeeeeeeeeeees 11 2 2 3 Editing a Configuration 20 00 2c ccc cece cece cee cee eeeeeeeeees 12 2 2 4 Renaming Configuration Lines 20 0 0 0 c ccc cee cece eeeccceeeeeeee 14 2 2 5 Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines 000020002002222222222 15 2 2 6 Changing the Position of Configuration Lines 22 022 222 20 2 2 7 Copying Pasting and Deleting Configuration Lin
66. DB15A 4DB15D E EY A D DY 3 Multicam Configuration 103 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Number of Tracks Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows to be taken into account Description Values Audio Full Scale Description Values Default value Ancillary Mode Availability Description Values Number of mono audio tracks associated to each video channel 4 Monos default 8 Monos or 16 Monos Maximum audio level for the analog outputs on the server in dB It allows indirectly defining the head room as the audio full scale is 4 dB higher than the head room As the default value for the audio full scale is 22 dB the default value for the head room is 18 Range of values 10 30 dB 22 dB This setting is displayed in SD configurations Encoding method used for digital audio 20 Bits 24 Bits default Sample Rate Conv Conversion Description Values 104 Specifies whether the input sample rate is converted This parameter is only available with the digital AES EBU audio format If this parameter is set to No the user has to ensure that the signals are properly synchronized Yes default No 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Audio Monitoring Mon 1 Mon 4 Description Specifies the source of the audio signal that will be sent to each of the four
67. Default copy move Freeze on cue points Protocol receive page Playlist receive page Timeline receive page Playlist Settings Setting Name Playlist settings Video effect duration Audio locked to video Audio effect duration Wipe type Default playlist speed Insert in playlist Confirm Ins Del clips Advanced audio editing Extend split transition Swap audio tracks Basic P1 to P2 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 l P1 P1 P1 P2 P2 P2 P2 Basic Uv N X K XK X X X X X X Xx Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Operational Setup 2 x X XK KK KK X X X KK X X Xx Operational Setup 3 x x XKX KK X X X X X Xx 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Setting Name Playlist loop Playlist auto fill Fade to from color Load playlist Miscellaneous Settings Setting Name Timeline settings Mono per group Protection settings Protect pages Clip edit by network Confirm delete clips playlists Keywords settings Keyword files Keyword mode Push settings Push target Push target 1 2 Push mode Push receive page Audio settings Audio slow motion Lipsync value Aux track output Controller Settings Setting Name Controller settings Effect duration for take 3 Multicam Configuration Basic x XxX KK X Basic P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 Basic P4 V5 amp Operational Setup X X X X Operational Setup 4 1 X 5 1 X X X x X X
68. EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 4 3 102 IN1 XX Loop Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows to be taken into account Description This parameter contains two types of information on the specified recorder Recording Capacity XX percentage of the disk space allocated to each channel Loop No Loop indicates whether the Loop Recording parameter is enabled or not Values The following values are possible e Recording Capacity The value is defined by the user The total of all values must not exceed 100 By default the recording capacity is evenly distributed among all recorders Example In a2 REC 4 PLAY configuration the recording capacity will be 50 for each recorder by default e Loop No Loop e The value directly depends on the Loop Recording setting If the Loop Recoding is enabled the value will be Loop If the Loop Recording is disabled the value will be No Loop Audio Audio and Audio Monitoring Settings User Interface The Audio settings allow users to specify among others the physical configuration for audio connectors and the number of audio tracks The Audio Monitoring settings allow users to specify which audio signals are monitored These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Channels tab in the advanced display mode on page 2 on the server ba
69. EVS server e System ID ID code of the hardware key necessary for license code calculation Serial number Serial number of the mainframe also written on the back plate of the mainframe e User The user name is a label for information s sake only e Chassis type Type of mainframe If this value is wrong audio and video routing inside the system will not work properly e PSU type Type of PSU installed on the chassis standard or hot swap e Key date and time Expiration date amp time for temporary license codes Not available when the permanent codes are installed Central area All codes available for the given server chassis Next to each code name the code number the type of license permanent temporary demo or not granted as well as the expiration date are mentioned Lower area Area where you can enter new license codes manually The commands on how to import new license code from files are specified 32 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V E In the Web Based Interface The window features two areas which contain the information mentioned below Area Description All codes available for the given server chassis for which a license key has been granted and is still valid Next to each code name the code number is mentioned Central area Area where you can enter new license codes manually or upload a license code file Lower area 2 Multicam Setup 33 EVS Broa
70. Fade pMix Default value No 3 Multicam Configuration 147 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Time Code Settings for Edit Rec User Interface The Time Code settings allow specifying the timecode TC types used in various communication protocols The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server based application and highlights the Time Code settings area CONFIGURATION 3 CHANN N ORK 4 Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist dio Default PL 686 Edit audio Fade No Time Code Channel Serial Sony LIC Edit Tc EE Yes Serial Sony VITC Edit Te Stop Behavior PB Insert TC in SDI Yes Edit Te User TC of created clips Edit Te osD OSD on Output Yes Display sel Te Status Name TC H Pos 4 Name H Pos TC U Pos 18 Name U Pos Serial Sony LTC Description Specifies the type of timecode used in communications between the Sony controller and the Edit Rec engine when the controller works with the LTC Values This field is not editable The value is always Edit TC meaning the timecode of the playlist based on the Start TC Serial Sony VITC Description Specifies the type of timecode used in communications between the Sony controller and the Edit Rec engine when the controller works with the VITC Values e Edit TC the playlist timecode based on the defined Start TC e User TC the clip timecode from the USER TC table Default value Edit TC 148 3 Multicam Configura
71. MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l 2 3 3 2 Multicam Setup In the Server Based Application To assign a server facility name in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Inthe Multicam Setup window press F to call the Assign server facility name command A dialog box opens Facility Name ENTER validate ESC quit without saving 2 Type the server facility name and press ENTER The facility name is directly assigned and displayed in the Title bar as well as on the OSD In the Web Based Interface To assign a server facility name in the web based interface proceed as follows 1 From the Multicam Setup window click Assign server facility name in the Tools menu A dialog box opens 2 Type the server facility name and press OK The facility name is directly assigned and displayed in the Title bar as well as on the OSD Activating and Deactivating the Password Protection Activating the Password on the EVS Server Introduction The administrator can protect the EVS server with a password This password protection prevents unauthorized users from changing configuration settings It does not prevent from using operational commands The password protection can only be activated and deactivated from the server based application 23 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 24 The password protection has the following impact on the various user interfaces The password is re
72. Mjpeg EUS CHD gt Bitrate 4Mbps 100 Horizontal Res 968 pixels LTC Timecode 14 21 58 68 OK Sync PC Time to TC Yes every 4 h1i5 Genlock Blackburst OK Studio Phase definition SD L Half Pixel lt 37ns 3 12000 gt 15000 gt HN to SN ENI A Half Pixel 13 5ns 1660 gt 1668 gt Interpolation Vertical interp Ho Four Lines No PC Lan IP Address 661 661 620 024 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 664 000 Default Gatewa 192 168 823 661 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi He lp General Description The interpolation process aims at reducing the vertical jitter of the pictures that is present during slow motion replays This vertical jitter is actually caused by a violation of the frame parity when playing back the pictures at less than 100 speed The process consists in re building new frames to produce a more transparent result These frames have to be interpolated that is calculated by making suitably weighted averages of adjacent lines There are two interpolation modes the two line interpolator and the four line interpolator They are not mutually exclusive The two line interpolator reduces the vertical jitter but also the vertical bandwidth The four line interpolator makes it possible to have perfectly steady pictures but reduces even more the vertical bandwidth Q Note q All VTRs use interpolation in PLAY VAR mode 3 Multicam Configuration 81 EVS Broadcast Equipment
73. ORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERATION 129 fAduanced Mode Base settings Port settings Inputs 2 RS422 EUS Remote Out puts 4 R 422 EUS IPDP Base config Multicam LSM R 422 EUS Remote SLSM Rec None R 422 Sony BUW75 3D No R 422 Sony BUW 7S 3G Dual No Touch Screen Channel and control settings Name Main ctrl 1 Mode osD US Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 90 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 RS422 1 6 VS Description Specifies what type of device controller is connected to each RS422 port of the EVS server Values The following values can be available if the required license codes are active EVS Remote for LSM Remote Panel code between 103 and 109 EVS Remote for XSense Remote Panel code between 103 and 109 or code 96 EVS IPDP code 120 or 121 Sony BVW75 code 118 XtenDD35 code 118 Odetics and Odetics FK code 119 VDCP and VDCP Fk code 119 EVS AVSP code 120 or 121 Edit Rec code 122 LinX code 123 Touch screen Default On port 1 only IPDP Rules The following rules are applicable for assigning the following controlling devices to RS422 ports Note O A touch screen can only be assigned to port 6 Odetics FK and VDCP FK are not available directly from the Port setting but when the
74. S EBU Page 6 audio analog outputs q Note q The settings for audio digital and analog outputs are only available when the corresponding connectors are defined in the Audio Connectors field that reflects the audio hardware configuration 3 Multicam Configuration 105 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 General Principles The advanced audio settings are presented on each page as a table Advanced audio settings Inputs gt Advanced audio settings Embedded outputs gt INi IN2 OUT1 OQUT2 UT3 OUT4 CAM A PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 E 1 1 E 1 61 E 2 1 E 3 61 E 1 02 E 1 02 E 2 02 E 3 02 E 1 03 E 1 03 E 2 03 E 3 03 E 1 64 E 1 64 E 2 64 E 3 64 In the table the information is organized as follows e The rows correspond to the audio mono channels of the A V material stored on the EVS server The number of rows depends on the value assigned to the Number of tracks setting defined in the Audio settings field group The columns correspond to the record channels or play channels e The values in the cells show the rooting of the audio mono channels from the source to the material stored on the EVS server audio inputs o from the material stored on the EVS server to the play channels audio outputs The values in the cells of the table for example E1 01 are made up as follows e The first letter refers to the audio type E for embedded D for digital A for analog DY for Dolby Digital EY for Dolby Embedded
75. SD Settings P1 T4 1 Genlock Error X Disk Error Network error Clip name Downconverted Outputs Settings P1 T4 2 Char OUT J4 J1 3 Multicam Configuration 131 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 6 2 132 Setting Name Basic amp Advanced Technical Setup OUT B J3 X X Aspect ratio X X SD Edge Enh X X REC HD gt SD Low latency X X Multiviewer Settings User Interface The Multiviewer settings allow specifying the settings related to the Multiviewer display such as the number of channels to combine and display the audio and output video configuration These fields are available in the Multicam Configuration window Monitoring tab Q Note q The Multiviewer settings will only be displayed if a Multiviewer board is present on the EVS server The following screenshot presents the settings page of the Monitoring tab in the server based application and highlights the Multiviewer settings area Multiviewer Layout 6 4 2 gt Audio Monitoring from video REC1 DbiS output left right tracks 1 2 HD output format Aspect ratio Videos Anamorphic SD downconverted Anamorphic OSD Downconverted outputs Genlock Error Yes Char OUT J4 HD Ji CUBS Disk Error Y OUT B J3 SD Network error Y Aspect ratio 16 9 Clip name Name SD Edge Enh 66 z REC HD gt SD Low latency Yes page He lp Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL X
76. Setup CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 2 Multicam Setup VS Overview on the Raid Configuration Window The Raid Configuration window is available from the Multicam Setup window when pressing R to call the Raid Configuration command in the Tools menu RAID configurationlticam Setup 11 58 5 Use Internal only 1 5 1 gt raids spares Use Internal only RAID type Arrays Status 1 5 1 raids spares EXT4 status ooo Disks status Display raids Highlight RAID T4 INTi E a a m Legend OK The Requested Configuration area in the upper part of the window displays the default raid configuration You can modify the default raid configuration in this area You will find more information on editable parameters below The Current Configuration area in the lower part of the Raid Configuration window provides raid and disk status information Default Raid Configuration At the first start the software builds the raids using the following settings e If internal and external storage are detected both are used e 5 1 raid configuration with a maximum of 5 spares is used First all the raids are built The remaining disks are used as spare disks The construction of raids starts with internal arrays and carries on with external arrays A raid can be created across several hardware arrays Requested Raid Configuration Overview In the Requested Raid Configuration you can modify the following para
77. T settings HD OUT settings Channels Base Settings User Interface The base settings allow defining the main characteristics of a configuration as regards play and record channels Warning Some base settings Inputs Outputs Base config require an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows for changes to be taken into account These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Channels tab in the advanced display mode on page 1 on the server and web based interfaces e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T2 X The following screenshot highlights the Base settings defined on page 1 of the Channels tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 QOPERATION 1 9 Advanced Mode Base settings Port settings Inputs 2 RS422 1 EUS Remote Out puts 4 RS422 2 EUS IPDP Base config Multicam LSM RS422 3 EUS Remote SLSM Rec None RS422 4 Sony BUW 5S 3D No RS422 5 Sony BUW S 3G7 Dual No RS422 6 Touch Screen Channel and control settings Name Main ctrl ctrl Mode osD OUTi PGM1 PGM1 EUS Remote OUT2 PGM2 PGM2 EUS Remote OUT3 PGM3 PGM3 EUS Remote OUT4 PGM4 PGM4 EUS Remote INL REC1 REC1i EUS Remote IN2 REC2 REC2 EUS Remote ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Se
78. T2 Server 11 02 VS Layout Description Specifies how the sources are displayed on the Multiviewer screen Values 4 2 2 6 4 2 e 6 3 3 e 8 3 3 2 not useful on all servers Default value e 4 2 2 for 4U servers Available Layouts The available layouts are 6 4 2 for 6U servers configured as 4IN 2OUT or 40UT 2IN 6 3 3 for 6U servers in other configurations e 4 2 2 4 identical size images 2 at the top 2 at the bottom PGM2 None REC2 None e 8 3 3 2 6 small size images in the first 2 rows 2 larger images at the bottom This layout is not useful on all servers PGM2 None 3 Multicam Configuration 133 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Display 1 to 8 Description Specifies the source linked to the corresponding display in the selected layout You can select play channels PGM record channels REC or no image none Values PGM1 to PGM6 e REC1to REC6 none Audio Monitoring from video Description Specifies the channel for which the audio will be monitored via the SDI outputs Values The channels selected for display using the previous parameter Default value By default the top left image channel is selected Audio Monitoring left right tracks Description Specifies the pair of stereo audio tracks of the selected channel to monitor Values 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Default value 1 2 By default the first stereo
79. TWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 1 1 Advanced Mode Video and reference Field rate 56 66Hz Resolution 1686i Codec Mjpeg EUS lt HD gt Bitrate Mbps 166 Horizontal Res 966 pixels LTC Timecode 14 21 58 68 OK Sync PC Time to TC Yes every 66h15 Genlock Blackburst OK Studio Phase definition SD i Half Pixel 3 ns 12000 gt 15808 HD to SD SDI 6 Half Pixel 13 5ns 1000 gt 160 gt Interpolation Vertical interp No Four Lines No PC Lan IP Address 661 961 020 024 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 000 00A Default Gatewa 192 168 023 001 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Simple User Interface The user interface is simple and clear thanks to e the separation of basic and advanced parameters The most commonly used parameters are displayed in a basic mode while more specific parameters are hidden and can be displayed when you toggle to the advanced mode e the filtering of the parameters displayed The parameters are only displayed when they are applicable to the chassis type the video standard and option codes Parameter Changes While Server is Running Changes to most parameters can be performed and are taken into account while the server is running Easy Audio Configuration The audio configurations are open and easily configurable as it is possible to e modify the audio parameters while the server is running e configure individual outputs for Embedded Digital a
80. The Configuration window opens See section Multicam Configuration on page 44 to edit the configuration parameters When the configuration is defined for a given line press ALT A in the Configuration window to validate the changes Press ESC to come back to the Setup window In the Web Based Interface To edit a configuration line in the web based interface proceed as follows 1 Click the Edit icon Z for the configuration line you want to configure The Configuration window opens See section Multicam Configuration on page 44 to edit the configuration parameters When the configuration is defined for the given line click Apply to validate and then Quit to come back to the Setup window Invalid Configuration Invalid configuration lines are easily detected in the server based application When a configuration line becomes invalid a red exclamation mark lt gt is displayed next to the configuration line in both server based and web based interfaces When the operator presses F8 to edit the configuration line in the server based application a popup window indicates the line is invalid When the operator acknowledges the message the pages including the invalid parameters are displayed with the invalid parameters selected EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 2 4 Renaming Configuration Lines Introduction When the EVS server is delivered default names are assigned to the configuration lines
81. This name will be used for the OSD and in the IPDirector application suite The name can contain maximum 24 characters Main ctrl Main Controller Description Name of the main device controller allowed to control the given play or record channel Values For acontroller to be available in the list of values it must first be assigned to an RS422 port in the port settings In addition rules specific to each controller apply to the assignment of the controller used alone or in combinations with other controllers to play or and record channels See section Rules for Controller Assignment on page 94 for more information An error message will be displayed to warn you in case of a wrong protocol selection or protocol combination and the fields that contain errors will be highlighted in red 92 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Sec ctrl Secondary Controller Description Name of the main device controller allowed to control the given play or record channel Values For acontroller to be available in the list of values it must first be assigned to an RS422 port in the port settings In addition rules specific to each controller apply to the assignment of the controller used alone or in combinations with other controllers to play or and record channels See section Rules for Controller Assignment on page 94 for more information An error message will be displayed to warn you in case of a w
82. URATION XT aT NETUORK GPI Settings TALLY TTL GPIs set as GPIs In Tally No Add Clip to PL 99 GPIs IN Clips guardbands 600 sec Channel Device Port Function Delay PGM1 Disable 1 1 Basic Mode PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 RMT 1 RMT1 Previous RMT 1 Next RMT 1 Play OUT Function Pulse duration i gt Disable gt Disable Disable gt Disable n 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 G u 1 2 3 4 F3 Basic Advanced z Change page How to Activate the Tally Function To use the tally function proceed as follows 1 Activate it using the Tally parameter 2 Gotothe GPls IN settings area and select the GPI IN used for the tally control 3 Set the Channel Device on the REC on which the Directors Cut is performed 4 Set the function as Mark Tly 3 Multicam Configuration 161 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 162 Issue 11 02 A July 2013 The tally function is now active and works as follows When the server receives a Mark tally GPI IN an IN point is marked on the corresponding record train for ex cam a When a second Mark Tally GPI IN is received on a different record train for ex cam b the server marks an OUT point on the first record train cam a and an IN point on the second record train cam b All the clips created this way are added to the defined playlist Tally Description Activate or deactivate the tally function Values Yes No Default Value Yes Add Clip to PL Description Selects the LSM ID of the playli
83. VCPro HD Standard HP MPEG2 Intra only 40801 20 360 20 360 100 100 100 100 960 960 1280 1152 1152 1280 1280 default default 1372 1372 1440 1440 1536 1536 1600 1600 1920 1920 AVID pe DNxHD Apple Apple Apple PP ProRes 10 bit ProRes ProRes ProRes 422 HQ 185 422LT 422 422HQ obit Mbps 146 220 102 145 220 220 220 102 145 220 220 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V5 amp Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p 50 Hz Codec Bitrate Mbps Default bitrate Horizontal Resolution Codec Bitrate Mbps Default bitrate Horizontal Resolution 3 Multicam Configuration HD a MJPEG HD MPEG2 Intra Standard 20 360 20 360 20 360 100 100 100 640 640 640 768 768 768 default default 960 960 960 1024 1024 1024 1280 1280 1280 default AVID AVID ATD DNxHD Apple Apple DNxHD DNxHD 120 185 10 bit ProRes ProRes Mbos Mbps 185 422LT 422 p P Mbps 1 120 121 185 121 185 85 120 120 185 185 85 120 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 Apple ProRes 422 HQ 185 185 1280 DVCPro HD 100 100 960 Apple ProRes 422 HQ 10 bit 185 185 1280 77 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 78 Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p Resolution 59 94 Hz HD Codec sia MJPEG HD MPEG2 Intra Standard Bitrate 20 360 20 360 20 360 Mbps Default 100 100 100 bitrate Horizontal
84. Warning Most of the settings are only available or applicable with base configurations associated to the use of an EVS Remote Panel LSM Remote XSense Remote User Interface These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 4 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel 9 X The following screenshot presents page 4 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the EVS Controller settings are available CONFIGURATION amp XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI EUS Controller Effect duration 4 6 Basic Mode for take 6 s 5fr Fast jog 20x 50x PGM Speed Var max Lever engage mode Second lever range Recall clip toggle Record key Pointing device UGA amp Remote sync Call channel UGA PGM PRU mode Internal loop mode Grab image Browse button Default File 3 Multicam Configuration ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit Direct 160 lt gt 1007 Yes Start REC Live Tablet No No Yes Video fAudio No Browse Only edi Fi Help PgUp PgDn Change page 193 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 194 Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Effect duration for take Description Values Default value Fast jog Description Values Default value
85. Xx oe ees OR Operational Setup 9 X X 165 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 166 Setting Name Fast jog PGM Speed Var max Lever engage mode Second lever range Recall clip toggle Record key Pointing device VGA amp Remote sync Call channel VGA PGM PRV mode Internal loop mode Grab Browse button Default XFile Hypermotion and Cam Mapping Settings Setting Name Cam Mapping settings Authorize cam mapping Hypermotion settings Hypermotion Recorder Remote mode Port Protocol Dial Speed Basic XK KR KK KK KKK KK X X Xx Basic P5 x KX KM K X X Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Operational Setup X X XKX KK KK KK KK X X X Operational Setup 10 X 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l Special Effects Settings Operational Setting Name Basic Setup U e gt Special Effects settings 12 X Pain target transition x lt Set colour for Colour Custom Y Custom U Custom V Split screen tracking Paint target OSD mon Offside line External offside IP address Default tool XKX KX KM KR KK KK KK X X X x KX KM KR KK KK X X X Xx Auto mark 3 9 2 OSD Settings User Interface The OSD settings allow users to specify which and how the information will be displayed onthe OSD These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on
86. Yes Serial Sony VITC Edit Tc Stop Behavior PB Insert TC in SDI Yes Edit Tc User TC of created clips Edit Tc osD OSD on Output Yes Display sel Tc Status TC H Pos 4 Name TC U Pos 10 Name ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Edit Rec 1 2 Setting As two Edit Rec engines can be defined on a server two pairs of play and record channels can be assigned to this Edit Rec In such acase the Edit Rec settings for the Edit Rec 1 are specified on the settings page 2 while the Edit Rec settings for the Edit Rec 2 are specified the same way on the settings page 3 of the Protocol tab When an Edit Rec engine is set up on a server the Port parameter on the corresponding Edit Rec settings page specifies the port number of the associated play and record channels If no Edit Rec engine has been configured Port is displayed q Note q You can only edit the settings when the corresponding Edit Rec play channel is stopped 3 Multicam Configuration 145 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Playlist Settings for Edit Rec User Interface The Playlist settings allow specifying the OSD Settings for Edit Rec on page 151 playlist that will be loaded by default when the Edit Rec starts The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server based application and highlights the Playlist settings area CONFIGURATION 036 Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist
87. ace The Timecode Insertion settings allow the management of VITC or ANC timecodes channel by channel These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Channels tab in the advanced display mode on page 7 8 or 9 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface 3 Multicam Configuration 119 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 The following screenshot shows the Timecode Insertion settings in SD on page 9 of the Channels tab in the server based application The screenshot below shows the Timecode Insertion settings in HD In Loop D VITC The D VITC Digital Vertical Interval Timecode and userbits are always written on the monitoring SD outputs of the record codec and are the same as on the source video Lines Description Lines on which the VITC must be written on the output connectors of the record codec Values From 06 08 to 20 22 Default Values 14 16 in NTSC 19 21 in PAL HD OUT in HD HAnc LTC HAnc VITC Description Enables disables the insertion of the embedded timecode HAnc LTC or HAnc VITC in the HD output Values The values specified for the HAnc LTC and HAnc VITC fields have to be the same The values can be as follows e No No new timecode inserted in the output In default Same timecode as in the input inserted in the output Timecode from the LTC table inserted in the LTC output USER User defined timecod
88. age 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel 6 1 Warning The Keywords settings are only available if the license codes 124 and 125 are valid The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Keywords settings are available and highlights the Keywords settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 3 6 Basic Mode Time line Mono per group Protection Protect pages 12345678986 Clip edit by network No Confirm delete clinsznlaulists NEF Keywords Keyword files 2 2 0 Keyword mode i Push Push Target Gigabit Push Target 1 Only Push Target 2 Only Push Mode Short Push Receive page 12345678 6 Audio Audio slow motion No Lipsync value lt ms 66 666 Aux track output Pru ALT A Apply F3sBasic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Keyword files Description Specifies the keywords file that can be used to assign keywords to clips or to search the clips database Values The following values are possible No keywords file is selected and the keyword assignment and related search functions are not available e SERVER The keywords file sent by the active EVS server to all systems on the SDTI network will be used This value is only available if the SDTI
89. aints e If the Remote Mode setting in the Hypermotion Controller settings is set to Hypermotion only an additional menu is made available in the main menu of the LSM Remote Panel 3 Multicam Configuration 201 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 of Remotes Hypermotion Mode 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 202 Remote Panel Assignment In setups where several LSM Remote Panels and a hypermotion camera are defined the assignment of the various PGMs and hypermotion camera to the LSM Remote Panels is automatically performed as shown in the table below depending on e the number of PGMs in the selected channel configuration e the selected Remote Mode Hypermotion only or Hypermotion LSM e the number of Remote Panels available The following table presents the possible configurations 1 2 3 4 Hyperm Hyper Hyperm Hyper Hyper Hyper Hyper Hyperm Ony only monly m Ony LSM LSM LSM i LSM i NA R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 NA NA NA NA NA hyperm R2 hyperm NA R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 NA NA NA PGM2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 hyperm R2 hyperm R3 hyperm hyperm NA R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 NA PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 PGM3 PGM3 R2 PGM3 R2 PGM3 R3 PGM3 R3 PGM3 hyperm R2 hyperm R3 hyperm R4 hyperm hyperm hyperm NA R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 PGM
90. allel as separate record channels into the EVS server T Technical Setup menu Menu accessible on the Remote Panel using the FO key It allows users to define currently used configuration parameters Ww Web Based Multicam Setup interface Web Based interface used to set up and configure the EVS servers The short form is web based interface in this manual This is accessible from any machine PC or server that is on the same network range as the EVS server This can be accessed from a web browser using the following URL pattern http xxx xxx xxx xxx cfgweb where the crosses correspond to the IP address of the PC LAN of the EVS server 211 7 V To learn more about EVS go to WwW evs com EVS Headquarters Li ge Science Park 16 rue Bois St Jean B 4102 Seraing Belgium Corporate 32 4 361 7000 North amp Latin America 1 973 575 7811 Asia amp Pacific 852 2914 2501 Other regional offices www evs com contact EVS Broadcast Equipment is continuously adapting and improving its products in accordance with the ever changing requirements of the Broadcast Industry The data contained herein is therefore subject to change without prior notice Companies and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
91. as they were in HD but not necessarily on the same lines e If VITC is inserted in the downconverted output no SMPTE 334M data will be inserted on the lines carrying the VITC 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 9 3 5 1 VS Network Tab Overview Network Tab The Network tab consists of two pages in the basic and or advanced mode in the server based application The Network tab includes the settings on the SDTI network and Gigabit Ethernet network both networks used for the backup and transfer of video and audio data Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Network tab It specifies whether the setting is available e inthe basic or advanced display mode in the server based and web based interfaces e inthe Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel Setting Name Basic Advanced pota SDTI settings P1 P1 T3 X Speed X X Net name X Net number X Type X SDTI Priorities settings P1 T3 X High priority X X Gigabit IP Configuration settings P1 P1 T3 X IP address Subnet mask Default gateway 3 Multicam Configuration 125 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 5 2 126 SDTI Settings Introduction The SDTI settings allow specifying the settings related to the SDTI network This network allows the content between EVS servers XF 2 and or XStoreSE to be visible across the network and easily transferable Warning Changes to the SDTI
92. ase of the HD SDI outputs with a Tri Sync genlock This setting only applies to HD resolutions See section Video and Reference Settings on page 70 for more information on genlock type Values e If the Genlock type is set to BlackBurst the secondary phase for HD to SD SDI can be adjusted by steps of half pixels 13 5 ns between 1000 ns and 1000 ns e If the Genlock type is set to Tri Sync the secondary phase for SD SDI to HD can be adjusted by steps of half pixels 37 ns between 400 ns and 400 ns Warning e The SD phase is always adjusted according to the SDI outputs Internal CVBS outputs have a delay of 48 x 37 ns compared to the corresponding SDI outputs The internal CVBS outputs cannot be used to feed directly a vision mixer or any equipment performing video effects since the phase of the chroma subcarrier is not adjustable internally 80 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l 3 3 4 Interpolation Settings User Interface The Interpolation settings are available on the Server tab in the server based application and web based interface in the advanced mode The Interpolation settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server based application shown below CONFIGURATION 1 SPOTBOK IPDP 2REC 4 PLAY NOT RUNNING 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERATION 1 1 Advanced Mode Video and reference Field rate 56 86H2 Resolution 1686i Codec
93. available and highlights the Clips settings area CONF L SERVER 2 CHANNELS osD Cue number on OSD Keyword info OSD on outputs el on inputs Automake clip for cam A Automake clip for cam B Make clip rem trains Guardbands Default clip duration futoname clips Clip post roll Mark cue points Preroll Record trains OUTs Default copy move Fat CONF Clips Freeze on cue points Protocol Receive page Playlist Receive page Timeline Receive page Video effect duration Audio locked to video Wipe type Default playlist speed Insert in playlist Confirm Ins Del clips Advanced audio editing Extend split transition Swap audio tracks Playlist loop Playlist auto fill Fade to from color Load playlist 3 Multicam Configuration ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit SM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUN ATION 5 Ls ETUORK 4 MONITO ING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI r Audio meters OSD Audio meters Yes DB Adjust 6 6 Style Light Bars Thickness Thin Ctrled Cams 65s06fr 666n04s AAF r Disable 62s66fr Live 66s05fr Play Through Gigabit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit Basic Mode 66s16fr Yes Vert LOR Unknown Before No No Center Cut Auto No All Cams Black Always PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 171 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Automake clip for CAM A B C D E Availability This parameter is only displ
94. ayed in Multicam LSM Replay Only LSM and configurations Introduction When creating clips the clip corresponding to the camera on which IN OUT points have been marked are always saved It is possible to save automatically the same action on the other cameras Only cameras letters applicable to the logical channels are displayed Description Specifies that clips have to be created on the given camera A B C D or E even if no IN or OUT point has been marked on that camera Values Yes No Default value Yes Make clip rem trains Availability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid Description Allows users to clip all cameras of a remote EVS server if at least one record train of that server is controlled Values Ctrled Cams All cams Default value Ctrled Cams Guardbands Description Specifies the amount of A V material that remains available before and after a clip called guardbands when the clip is created Values From 00s00fr to 60s00fr Default Value 05s O00fr 172 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Default clip duration Description Specifies the duration of clips created with only one reference point IN or OUT point Values Disable or from 00s01fr to 4h When set to Disable both IN and OUT points are required to be able to create a clip The duration can be set e With second granularity up to 1 minute e With minute granularity from 1 minute u
95. bar web based interface displays e the Multicam Setup application status e the date and time of the last refresh e the Refresh button This area displays the following information on the EVS server e genlock status OK or bad e timecode and timecode status OK or bad IP address of the LAN PC Navigability and Commands In the Server Based Application General Navigability The following table presents the general commands to navigate in the Multicam Setup window Command description Command key Moving the cursor to the first item of the Tools menu F9 Moving the cursor to the first configuration line ESC Moving down in the list of editable items TAB configuration lines and Tools commands Moving up in the list of editable items SHIFT TAB Displaying a Help window that gives a summary of F1 the commands EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Configuration Lines In the Configuration Lines area a configuration line is highlighted when it is selected The main commands for configuration line management are presented below Command description Command key Moving up in the list of configuration lines UP ARROW Moving down in the list of configuration lines DOWN ARROW Starting the server with a given configuration line ENTER on selected line Entering the Configuration window to edit the settings F8 related to a selected line Renaming a configuration line CTRL F1 Deleting a confi
96. ble base configuration Enables or disables the auto tracking in the split screen mode Yes No No Paint target OSD mon Availability Description Values Default value Offside line Availability Description Values Default value 208 This setting is available with a valid license code 114 or 115 a 8 bit codec and a compatible base configuration Specifies if the paint and target function use the SD or HD output SD HD SD The offside line and related settings below are available with a valid license code 114 a 8 bit codec and a compatible base configuration Activates or deactivates the offside line feature and the access to the offside line menu with the SHIFT D key in the operational menu e Yes The SHIFT D gives access to the internal offside menu or to the Epsio menu depending on the External offside parameter value e No The SHIFT D key gives access to the secondary controller as usual No 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 External offside Description Activates or deactivates the control of Epsio application from the remote when the Offside line parameter is set to Yes Values e Yes The Epsio application and the related features of which the offside line are active and the SHIFT D key gives access to the Epsio menu e No The offside line feature built in the EVS server is active and the SHIFT D key gives access to the offside menu
97. c display mode on page 3 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel 8 1 The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Audio settings are available and highlights the Audio settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 3 6 Basic Mode Time line Mono per group Protection Protect pages 45678986 Clip edit by network Confirm delete clips playlists Keywords Keyword files 9 Keyword mode Push Push Target Push Target 1 Push Target 2 Push Mode Short Push Receive page 123456 Audio Audio slow motion No Lipsync value Cms 66 666 Aux track output Pru ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Audio slow motion Description Allows users to play back or mute the audio track when the playing speed is different than 100 Values The following values are possible e Yes The audio track is not muted during the playback e No The audio track is muted during the playback Default value No 3 Multicam Configuration 191 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Lipsync value ms Description Values Default value Specifies the delay in ms between video and audio signals e A positive value means video is ahead of audio e Anegative value
98. cal Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup Subnet Mask Default Gateway Video Codecs and Reference Video and Reference Settings Introduction The Video and Reference settings are available on the Server tab in the server based application 1st page and web based interface These settings are not available in the Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel Warning Most Video and Reference settings all except Sync PC time and Genlock require an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows for changes to be taken into account The Video and Reference settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server based application shown below CONFIGURATION 1 SPOTBOX IPDP 2REC 4 PLAY NOT RUNNING 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 1 1 Advanced Mode Video and reference Field rate 46Hz Resolution 88i Codec Mjpeg EUS CHD gt Bitrate Mbps 166 Horizontal Res 966 pixels LTC Timecode 14 21 58 68 OK Sync PC Time to TC Yes every 66h15 Genlock Blackburst OK Studio Phase definition SD 5 Half Pixel 3 ns 12000 gt 15000 gt HD to SD SDI G Half Pixel 13 5ns 1000 gt 1806 Interpolation Vertical interp No Four Lines No PC Lan IP Address 661 661 020 024 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 000 008 Default Gatewa 192 168 023 001 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Field Rate Description Field frequency used Hz Both field rate and resolution giv
99. cation Supported Packets The supported ancillary data packets shall comply with the SMPTE standards 334M 291M type 2 ANC packet Up to now SMPTE 334M data packets carried on the chrominance C data stream within the SMPTE 292M signal are not decoded HD All DIDs mentioned in the SMPTE 334M standards are supported e 61 gt 62 e 40 gt 5F e C0O gt DF Those DIDs are saved and restored on the output channels on their original lines The other DIDs are not saved 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l The maximum number of bytes saved per field frame for 720p is 2014 One saved SMPTE 334M packet is composed of user data word UDW plus 7 configuration bytes It has to be taken into account to compute the number of bytes saved Please refer to the SMPTE RP 291 2006 standard for the assignment of DIDs to specific applications Decoding Description Enables disables the decoding of SMPTE 334M data packets on each record channel Values Yes default No Encoding Description Enables disables the encoding of the SMPTE 334M data onto each play channel in HD Values Yes No default Custom 1 2 Description Enables disables a customized decoding of the SMPTE 334M data packets See section Customizing the Decoding of SMPTE Data on page 123 for more information Values Yes No default Customizing the Decoding of SMPTE Data Upon request it is possible to customize the decoding of th
100. creen 222 2220 eee cece cece eee eeeeeeeeeees 41 Table of Contents a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V l Table of Contents 2 5 6 Importing and Exporting Keyword Files 000000000000000000000000000000 41 2 5 7 Exporting Log Files 000 0000 cece cece cece ee eeeeeeeees 43 3 MULTICAM CONFIGURATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0202020020222 44 3 1 Overview on User Interfaces 00000 e cece eeeeeeeee 44 3 1 1 Introduction 2 2 22 2 c cece cece cece ccc ceeeeceeeeeeecceeeceeceeeeeeeeess 44 3 1 2 Overview of the Multicam Configuration Window 22 2 46 3 1 3 Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window 49 3 1 4 Overview of the Setup Menus in the Remote Panel 51 3 1 5 Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus of the Remote Panel 52 3 1 6 Required Application Reboot 22 222222 c cece ee ee eee eee ee es 54 3 2 Supported Configurations 2 2 2 2 eee cece cece cece cece ce eee eeeeeees 55 3 2 1 General Information on Supported Configurations 20 222222222222 55 3 2 2 SD HD Base Configurations 00 000000 c cece eee cece eee eee 57 3 2 3 General Information on Supermotion Configurations 22 60 3 2 4 SLSM Configurations 0 002022 c cece cece ccc ccc cece cece cece ee eee 61 3 2 5 General Principles on 3D Configurations
101. cted for export To deselect a line use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the requested line and press SPACEBAR The cross is removed and the deselected lines turn light gray 4 Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane If requested change the location where the export folder will be created o By default the export folder is created on the USB key root or on the local drive folder the local drive folder C LSMCE DATA SETUP USER To change the folder where the export folder will be created highlight the requested folder The last highlighted folder will be considered as the requested location 6 Tostart the export process press ENTER 7 When the selected lines are exported as a lin file a message opens to confirm the export Click OKto acknowledge the message In the Web Based Interface q Note q In the web based interface it is only possible to export configuration lines one by one To export configuration lines from an EVS server in the web based interface proceed as follows 1 From the Multicam Setup window click Export configuration lines in the Tools menu The Export configuration lines window opens 16 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V l 2 Multicam Setup 2 Click Export next to the configuration line you want to export In the File Download dialog box click Save 4 Select the location where you will save the export configurat
102. d channel e Mark OUT sets an OUT point on the corresponding record channel e Mark Tly sets an IN and an OUT points on record trains based on changes in camera angles of the director s cut An IN point is set on the train to which the director switches and an OUT point is set on the train that the director leaves e Exit ASP sends a command to exit the loop as soon as possible without playing the current element until its end then jump to the selected element This GPI is used with playlists in PDirector e Exit OUT sends a command to exit the loop as soon as the OUT point of the current element is reached then jump to the selected element This GPI is used with playlists in PDirector e None no value is defined Default value None GPIs IN Delay Description Specifies the time number of seconds and or frames that the server will wait after receiving the input signal before executing the input related function Values e 00s00fr to 02s00fr e Disable Default value Disable 3 Multicam Configuration 159 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 GPIs OUT Function Description Specifies the function that activates the output line Values The following functions can be triggered by a GPI OUT e Replace GPls OUT Type Description Specifies the type of GPI output signal that will trigger the specified function Values The following values are possible The level changes to high level at close f activat
103. dcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 4 3 34 Entering and Removing License Codes Introduction When you request new license codes to activate one or more features you can receive the license keys from EVS in the form of e axxxxx COD file xxxxx serial number of the server for which this file has been calculated You need to apply this file to the EVS server from the Option codes management window e a license code that you can type in the Option codes management window Once the license codes have been entered the corresponding options or features are automatically active when you launch a configuration without having to reboot the server How to Enter License Codes from a COD File In the Server Based Application To enter a new license code delivered via a COD file proceed in one of the following ways 1 Copy the COD file ona USB key that you connect to the USB port of the EVS server 2 From the Multicam Setup window press O to open the Options codes management window 3 Press simultaneously ALT U keys OR 1 Copy manually the COD file to the C drive of the EVS server 2 Inthe Multicam Setup menu press O to open the Options codes management window 3 Press simultaneously ALT F keys The license codes will be read from the COD file and updated into the system Next to the line corresponding to the code the license type and the expiration date if any are displayed 2 Multicam Setup
104. detics F amp K ea VDCP F amp K 98 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l Secondary gt Primary v Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 LinX VDCP F amp K Parallel mode REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on record channels Odetics VDCP F amp K F amp K Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 LinX 3 Multicam Configuration 99 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Recorder Settings User Interface The Recorder settings allow specifying configuration settings associated to the record channels These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Channels tab in the advanced display mode on page 5 6 or 7 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T2 X The following screenshot highlights the Recorder settings defined on page 7 of the Channels tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING A SERUER 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 77 9 Advanced Mode Recorders settings Mix on one channel Loop recording Yes Clip capacity Global OUT1i No INi 5 x loop OUT2 No IN2 58 x loop OUT3 No OUT4 No ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Loop Recordin
105. displayed when you use the server based application Overview of the Setup Menus in the Remote Panel Introduction When you work in LSM or XSense mode the Technical and Operational Setup menus available on the Remote Panel allow you to define e the commonly used technical settings in the Technical Setup menu e all operational settings in the Operational Setup menu The values assigned to the settings are saved as soon as they are modified Accessing the Technical Setup Menu To access the Technical Setup menu press FO from the Main Setup page The Technical Setup menu opens on the 15t page 3 Multicam Configuration 51 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 1 5 52 The Technical Setup menu is divided in sections and subsections named by Tx y where x is the section number and y the subsection number In all sections dedicated to a tab of the Multicam Configuration window in this manual you will find an overview table that lists the settings available in the Technical Setup menu as well as the sections where you will find them Q Note q The Setup menu of the Remote Panel is dynamically adapted based on the EVS server configuration and valid license codes Consequently the settings available on the Remote Panel do not have a fixed position in the Setup menu Accessing the Operational Setup Menu To access the Operational Setup menu proceed as follows 1 If you are in Playlist mode press RECORD
106. dress Set date and t gt ime CC lear video disks SLSM 1 REC Touch Screen cal i gt bration SLSM 2REC Dte gt fault to UGA Reboot SPOTBOX Enable password for technical settings Selected configuration summar Server information Mjpeg lt SD 30Mbps 625i 50 Hz Genlock Ok Spothox 2in 4out 8 Monos TC 22 34 21 13 OK BDTI 1 XTO1AADL Master LAN PC 1 1 26 24 nter Execut The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the web based interface ES MULTICAaM i a os Multicam Setup SN 24940 XTN DL No i E i ejs HE AE ina NN 1 1H x x vrvrvrvrvyvy i ni Of xb ia Of XxX b LA Of x p ia OLX ne Os X gt J OZ x p x Mpeg SD 30Mbps 625i 50 00Hz Muticam LSM 2n out 8 monos evs mono 4 IPMENT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2013 5 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Description of the Areas The table below describes the various parts of Multicam Setup window Name of area 1 Title bar 2 Configuration Lines 3 Tools 4 Configuration Summary Description The title bar displays the following information e Multicam version e server facility name if any e chassis type e server serial number This area shows all configurations the EVS server can run e 16 configurations lines are available on an EVS server A default configuration is defined behind all configuration lines even if
107. e Outputs e Base config One audio setting Number of tracks One recorder setting e Loop in IN1 XX Loop field All SDTI settings e Speed e Netname e Net number e Type All Gigabit settings e Gigabit connection e Gigabit IP configuration e Gigabit prioritization One setting in the Downconverted Outputs area e Char OUT J4 OUTBJ3 e Aspect ratio 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 2 3 2 1 VS Supported Configurations General Information on Supported Configurations Overview on Supported Configuration Types An XT2 server equipped with COHX boards supports the following configurations types e standard SD HD configurations e SLSMSD HD configurations e 3D 1080p configurations Q Note q The feature Mix on one channel for play channels is not available Number of Record and Play Channels The number of record and play channels for a given configuration is defined in the Channels tab in the Base settings See section Base Settings on page 86 The number of play and record channels available may differ depending on the chassis and on the configurations running on the XT2 server e Mutlicam LSM mode when the EVS server is controlled by the Remote Panel Spotbox mode when the EVS server is controlled by industry standard protocols such as Sony BVW75 VDCP Odetics DD35 EVS AVSP IPDP EditRec or Linx API The following table shows the minimum
108. e SMPTE 334M data If you wish to keep uncompressed 8 bit data in the VANC data space you can select two lines L and Lp on which N3 and Ny bytes can be saved per field frame for 720p The saved data are left aligned after SAV Start of Active Video and the maximum number of data saved No Ny regular SMPTE 334M packet must not exceed 2014 If you require this customization please contact your EVS representative to specify the number of bytes you want to keep and on which lines EVS will provide you with a specific customization file This customization file will be activated using the Custom 1 Custom 2 settings 3 Multicam Configuration 123 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 124 SD OUT Encoding Description Enables disables the encoding of the SMPTE334M data present on the HD output on the SD downconverted output on each play channel See section SMPTE 334 Data Encoding on Downconverted Output on page 124 for more information Values Yes No default SMPTE 334 Data Encoding on Downconverted Output For the downconverted output one SMPTE 334M packet is encoded per line starting from the second line after the line specified for the switching line In other words the maximum number of packets per field is as follows e 8packets per field in 525i lines 12 19 and 275 282 e 15 packets per field in 625i lines 8 22 and 321 335 The limitations are e The data are re encoded in the same order
109. e fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window GPI tab e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T6 X The following screenshot presents the settings page of the GPI tab in the server based application and highlights the GPI Settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL S LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING R OTOCO 0 1 1 Basic Mode GPI Settings TALLY TTL GPIs set as GPIs In Tally No Add Clip to PL 99 GPIs IN Clips guardbands OOA sec Channel Device Port Function Delay PGM1 Disable PGM2 gt PGM3 PGM4 RMT1 RMT 1 Previous RMT 1 gt D D D RMT1 D ise OUT Function Advance Pulse duratiion Disable Disable isable D ble isable D le isable Disable RONEK BH BION AWNHKS A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi He lp Q Note q If the TTL GPIs set as GPIs parameter is set to In then the display looks like the illustration above with 8 GPIs IN and 4 GPIs OUT lines If it is set to Out then the display is reorganized to expose 4 GPIs IN and 8 GPls OUT lines GPI Types and Functions There are 3 types of GPls available to be used on the servers e The input lines 1 to 4 are opto isolated inputs The output lines 1 to 4 are relay outputs e The GPls TTL lines can be configured as 4 TTL inputs or 4 TTL outputs in both cases numbered from 5 to 8 According to the protocol you are using the following functions are available and can be assigned to the GPIs lin
110. e inserted in the output All HAnc LTC HAnc VITC timecodes generated in the video signal coming out of the given PGM will remain static and fixed to 00 00 00 00 e TCO 120 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V I UserBits Description Enables disables the insertion of the user bits in the HD output The values specified for the HAnc LTC and HAnc VITC fields have to be the same When TCO is selected in the HAnc LTC and HAnc VITC field the user bits values will also remain static and fixed to 00 00 00 00 whatever the selected value Values Yes default No SD OUT in HD and SD D VITC Description Enables disables the insertion of the embedded timecode D VITC in the SD output Values The values specified for the D VITC field can be as follows No No new timecode inserted in the output In default Same timecode as in the input inserted in the output Timecode from the LTC table inserted in the e LTC output USER User defined timecode inserted in the output All D VITC timecodes generated in the video e TCO signal coming out of the given PGM will remain static and fixed to 00 00 00 00 Lines Description Lines on which the specified timecode must be written on the loop of the input Values From 06 08 to 20 22 Default Values e 14 16 in NTSC e 19 21 in PAL UserBits Description Enables disables the insertion of the user bits in the SD output When TCO is selected for the D VITC fi
111. e the video standard Values 50 00 Hz PAL default 59 94 Hz NTSC 59 94 Hz J 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Resolution Description Vertical resolution used number of white to black and black to white transitions that can be seen from the top to the bottom of the picture pixel type Both field rate and resolution correspond to the video standard With an XT2 server SD and HD video standards can be available if the relevant license codes are activated Values InSD e 525i e 625i In HD e 720p e 1080i e 1080p only available with code 21 Codec Description Algorithm used to compress and decompress the video signal The codecs available on the EVS server depend on the video standard used as well as on the active license codes See section Codec Availability on page 73 for detailed information on codec availability Values In SD e Proxy Jpeg Mjpeg SD e IMX e DVCPro 50 In HD e Mjpeg EVS HD e Mjpeg Standard HD e Mpeg 2 Intra HD e Avid DNxHD 120 185 or 185x only in 50 Hz e Avid DNxHD 145 220 or 220x only in 59 94 Hz e Apple ProRes 422 422 LT 422 HQ or 422 HQ 10 bit e DVCProHD Default values e IMXinSD e Avid DNxHD 120 in HD 50Hz e Avid DNxHD 145 in HD 59 94 Hz Bitrate Description Number of megabits processed per second Mbps The bitrate depends on the codec Values See section Codec Related Information on page 74 for detailed information on bitrat
112. eld the user bits values will also remain static and fixed to 00 00 00 00 whatever the selected value Values Yes default No 3 Multicam Configuration 121 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 122 CleanVBI Description Specifies whether the VBI Vertical Blanking Interface information needs to be cleaned on the output The VITC being recorded in the active video lines it can be disrupted in play var because of interpolation or parity violation on some fields Moreover if the server inserts VITC on the output while there is already VITC on another line it can create problems Values e No default The VBI is not cleaned in the output e Always The VBI is always cleaned in the output The VBI is cleaned in the output if it is not Ifnot OK correct play var mode vertical split screen etc SMPTE Package Settings User Interface The SMPTE Package Management settings specify how ancillary data packets stored in the vertical ancillary data space in HD and SD signals are handled These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Channels tab in the advanced display mode on page 6 7 or 8 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e partly in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T2 X The following screenshot highlights the SMPTE Package settings area defined on page 8 of the Channels tab in the server based appli
113. ent the following elements in the server structure Page Clip J LI 2B 02 aa r Bank Camera The digits after the LSM ID correspond to the Net Number of the server on which the clip is stored i e the EVS video server ID on the XNet network They are not part of the LSM ID UmID The UmID is an 8 bytes ID with fixed length It is used for the unique clip identification on the SDTI network VarID The VarlD is a 32 bytes ID with variable length and format The following VarlD parameters need to be set up e Length 8 bytes 32 bytes e Format ASCII binary e Uniqueness level local server level global network level e Protocol visibility list of Net Numbers of the servers q Note q The VarlD allows a redundant architecture where the VarlD can be identical on two different servers All servers can stay on the same SDTI network Consequently this does not require a full replication of the XNet network With the UmID the full replication was necessary as this clip ID has to be unique on the XNet network 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 7 4 Sony BVW Settings User Interface The Sony BVW settings allow specifying the settings that will be used with the Sony BVW75 protocol These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Protocol tab on page 1 in the basic and advanced display mode in the server and web based
114. er Based Application To export configuration lines from an EVS server in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Inthe Multicam Setup window press P to call the Export Configuration Lines command The Export Configuration Lines window opens o The left pane allows the selection of the configuration lines to be exported o The right pane allows the selection of the location where the export folder will be created on the USB key or on the local drive folder C LSMCE DATA SETUP USER or a subfolder EXPORT CONFIGURATION FILES Copy configuration lines in new folder Spothox 4IN 40UT Select where new folder is created CN LSMCENDATANS ETUP USER A NewADL 121624 Spothbox 4IN 40UT 1 Gs da 4 5 6 as 8 rae Select lines to export and destination ENTER Export 2 If requested change the name of the folder the configuration lines will be exported to o By default the folder name displayed in the upper right corner follows the pattern lt server facility name_current date gt where the date has the YYMMDD format o To change the export folder name type the requested name You can do this any time in the procedure 2 Multicam Setup 15 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 If requested change the selection of configuration lines selected for export on the left pane e By default across is displayed in front of all configuration lines which means they are all sele
115. es 2 20 2 3 Server Parameters 0 0 c cece cece cece cece cece cece cece eeeseeteeeenees 22 2 3 1 Chapter Contents 02 2 0 22 2 2 2 c eee e cece ccc ccceeeeeceeees 22 2 3 2 Assigning a Server Facility Name 00 2 20 0 e cece eee cece cece 22 2 3 3 Activating and Deactivating the Password Protection 23 2 3 4 Setting the Server LAN PC Address 00000 ccc cece eee eeeeeeeeee 25 2 3 5 Setting the Server Date and Time 2 00000 e cece eee eeeee eee 26 2 3 6 Setting the Default Output To VGA Video 2 0 0 0 eee cece e cece eee 28 2 3 7 Configuring Server Raids 0220000 c cece cece cece ccc eecceeeeeeeeeeees 28 2 4 Licenses and Maintenance 222 c cece ee cece cece c eee ceceeeececeeeeeeess 31 2 4 1 Overview on Options Codes Management 2eeeeceeeeeeeeeeee 31 2 4 2 Options Codes Management Window 0 2 cee eeeee cece eeeee 32 2 4 3 Entering and Removing License Codes cccceeccceecccceeecees 34 2 5 Server Maintenance 000 000 o cece eee cece cece cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeees 36 2 5 1 Chapter Contents rni a eee n ec a d d a 36 2 5 2 Rebooting the EVS Server 0 2 000 c ccc ccec ccc ce ccc eeceeeeeeeeeees 36 2 5 3 Hardware Check 2000000 AEE 37 2 5 4 Clearing Video Disks 00 00000 c eee eeeeeeeeeeees 41 2 5 5 Calibrating a Touch S
116. es as described hereunder in the Function parameter e AVSP Play Stop Still Recue GotoClipIN GotoClipOUT Next Skip e Sony Play Pause Recue Previous Next Skip 3 Multicam Configuration 157 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 DD35 Play Pause Recue Previous Next Skip e Odetics Play Pause Recue Next e VDCP Play Pause Recue Previous Next Skip amp Note q For all protocols except AVSP use the channel assignment PGM1 to PGM6 instead of the device protocol type Sony BVW75 Odetics The AVSP protocol does not require any GPI IN setting in this page as they are defined through specific serial AVSP commands For this reason specific AVSP commands will not be available via the Function parameter for the GPIs IN TTL GPls set as GPIs Description Defines the 4 configurable GPIs as inputs or outputs Values In Out Default value In GPls IN Channel Device Description Specifies the server channel or the external device connected to the corresponding GPI input line and therefore to which channel or device the GPI will be sent to Values The following values are possible and correspond to one of the channels or controllers assigned in the Channel and Control settings Channels tab page 1 e PGM x The GPI is sent to the specified play channel e RECx The GPI is sent to the specified record channel e RMTx The CPI is sent to the remote controller e lt Protocol Name gt
117. es in the basic mode and 4 pages in the advanced mode in the server based application The Protocol tab includes the settings that will be used with the Sony BVW75 protocol and the EditRec feature Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Protocol tab It specifies whether the setting is available e inthe basic or advanced display mode in the server based and web based interfaces e inthe Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel Setting Name Basic Advanced peso RS422 Protocols Settings P1 P1 T5 1 Id Type X X X Sony BVW Settings P1 P1 T5 2 FFW REW speed X X X Use guardband X X X List Remote CAM X X X SONY Parallel Status X X X Edit Rec 1 2 P2 P3 P2 P3 Port read only read only Playlist Settings P2 P3 P2 P3 T5 X Default PL X X X Time Code Settings P2 P3 P2 P3 T5 X Serial Sony LTC X X Serial Sony VITC X X X Insert TC in SDI X X User TC of created clips X X 3 Multicam Configuration 139 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Setting Name Basic Advanced eee OSD Settings P2 P3 P2 P3 T5 X OSD on Output X X X Display sel X X TC H Pos X X TC V Pos X X Name H Pos X X Name V Pos X X Audio Settings P2 P3 P2 P3 T5 X Edit audio Fade X X X Channel Settings P2 P3 P2 P3 75 4 T5 7 EE X X X Stop Behavior X X X RS422 VarliD Settings P4 Uniqueness read only Length read only Format read only VDCP visibility Settings P4 Port 1
118. es per codec 3 Multicam Configuration 71 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Horizontal Res HD Description Values Number of white to black and black to white transitions that can be seen from the left to the right of the picture pixels The setting value depends on the selected video standard See section Codec Related Information on page 74 for detailed information on horizontal resolution for each video standard and codec Recorded Lines SD Description Number of lines recorded from the left to the right of the picture The setting value depends on the selected video standard Values See section Codec Related Information on page 74 for detailed information on recorded lines for each video standard and codec LTC Timecode Description Longitudinal timecode timecode information stored ona separate track from the video delivered to the EVS server and timecode status Values The timecode is given as hh mm ss fr The timecode status can be OK BAD LOST or DRIFT defined by the EVS server Sync PC Time to TC Description Specifies whether the PC time is synchronized with the timecode and how often the synchronization takes place Values Synchronization Yes No Frequency by default every 00h15 not editable Genlock Description Specifies the type of genlock signal the status and the frame synchronizer mode Values Type Blackburst or Tri Sync always Blackburst in SD 72
119. etting in a section F_ key corresponding to the requested setting Modifying the setting value Turn the jog wheel Validating the modification to a setting value ENTER Restoring the default value for the selected setting CLEAR F_key corresponding to the requested setting Restoring the default values on the entire Setup menu CLEAR F0 Validating the changes in the Setup menu MENU to answer to the message when you try to leave the menu Cancelling the changes in the Setup menu CLEAR to answer to the message when you try to leave the menu Staying in the Setup menu ENTER to answer to the message when you try to leave the menu 3 Multicam Configuration 53 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 1 6 Required Application Reboot Introduction Modifications to some parameters will only be applied after rebooting the application When you change one of the following parameters a message will inform you that you need to reboot Multicam Such parameters are summarized below but the parameter description also specifies when a reboot is required Tab Name Server tab Server tab Server tab Channels tab Channels tab Channels tab Network tab Network tab Monitoring tab 54 Setting Name Some video and reference settings e Field rate e Resolution e LTC timecode All codec settings All PC LAN settings only editable from the Multicam Setup window Some base settings e Inputs
120. first to exit this mode 2 Press SHIFT MENU to go to the Main menu om ro e e 3 Select Setup by pressing SHIFT D to enter the Operational Setup menu The Operational Setup menu is divided in sections and subsections named by x y where x is the section number and y the subsection number Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus of the Remote Panel Introduction The way you navigate and edit settings is identical in the Technical Setup menu and Operational Setup menu The navigation and editing commands are explained below 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Navigation Commands The following table presents the commands to navigate in the Setup menus of the Remote Panel Command description Command key Moving to another section when you are inside a section SHIFT F_ key corresponding to the section Moving to the next page inside a section F10 When you are on the last page of a section you will go to the 1St page of the next section Moving to the previous page inside a section F9 When you are on the first page of a section you will go to the last page of the previous section Exiting the Setup menu Menu Scrolling through section pages with the jog wheel ENTER when no setting is selected jog Editing Commands The following table presents the commands to edit a setting in the Setup menus of the Remote Panel Command description Command key Selecting a s
121. g Description Enables disables the endless loop recording of all record channels of the EVS server Values Yes default No The value is forced to Yes in all configurations except Spotbox and Server configurations 100 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Clip Capacity Description Recording mode on the record channels Values The following values are available Global Per channel e Global In this mode the clip capacity is shared between the different record trains Example When 3 record trains are used creating a clip of 30 min on REC1 will take 10 min of recording capacity equally from each record train e Per channel In this mode the clip capacity is only relevant to the individual record train Example When 3 record trains are used creating a clip of 30 min on REC1 will take 30 min of recording capacity from the 1t record train but will not affect the recording capacity of the other two record trains Default value The default value depends on the base configuration e Global locked o in LSM configurations in Video delay configurations in Spotbox configurations e Per channel o with 2 ch VTR o in Server configurations Rec Auto Start Availability This setting is displayed when a Spotbox or Server configuration is running Description Automatic start of the record channels after the EVS server has initialized Values Yes default No 3 Multicam Configuration 101
122. g dialog box opens Import Export Keywords Files Files on USB Files on Server CENTER Export to USB Press ENTER to export the keyword file from the EVS server to the USB key Press OK to close the message box that appears when the keyword file has been exported Remove the USB key 2 Multicam Setup CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 2 5 7 2 Multicam Setup vS Exporting Log Files When the EVS support team requests the log files to investigate an issue you can export the log files to a plugged in USB key by pressing the X shortcut key from the Multicam Setup window When you call the Export log file command a zip file is created on the root folder the USB key It contains all files and folders located on C LSMCE DATA folder of the EVS server e an Excel spreadsheet that contains the definition of your configuration lines After the export action a message box asks you whether you want to delete the logs on the EVS server If you answer Yes the content of the folders C LSMCE DATA LOG and C LSMCE DATA DUMP are deleted You can also export log files from XNet Monitor For more information refer to the XNet Monitor user manual 43 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 3 1 3 1 1 44 Multicam Configuration Overview on User Interfaces Introduction Preliminary Remarks Configuration as Initial Step Prior to using Multicam the opera
123. gs are available and highlights the Protection settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 3 6 Basic Mode Time line Mono per qroup Protection Protect pages 12345678986 Clip edit by network Confirm delete clips playlists Ke yguords Keyword files 2 2 Keyword mode Push Push Target Push Target 1 Push Target 2 y ed Push Mode Short Push Receive page 12345678 B Audio Audio slow motion No Lipsync value lt ms 66 666 Aux track output Pru ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Protect pages Description Specifies the pages on which the clips stored are protected from accidental deletion The clips stored on these pages are also protected when using the Clear All Clips F7 function from the main menu of the Remote Panel See section Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window on page 49 for more information on how to enable pages Values Page 1 to 10 0 Several pages can be selected Warning When the option Clear Video Disks is selected in the Multicam Setup window of the server based application all clips are deleted including the protected ones 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Clip edit by network Availability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid Description Allows users to edit clips on the whole SDTI
124. guration line CTRL DELETE See section Configuration Lines on page 11 for more commands on configuration lines Tools Menu Command description Command key Selecting a tool command Pressing the shortcut key between brackets in the command name Calling a tool command ENTER on the selected command In the Web Based Interface Note A To be sure that changes have been taken into account in the web based interface refresh regularly the page by clicking the Refresh button in the status bar Configuration Lines Command description Command icon Renaming the configuration line cam Entering the Configuration window to edit the settings related the Fa configuration line Deleting the configuration line x Starting the server with the corresponding configuration line gt 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V l 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 Multicam Setup Tools Menu To call a Tools command simply click on the command in the Tools menu This will open the corresponding window Configuration Lines Chapter Contents The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the feature described is available from the web based interface and or from the server based interface Section Page Server Based Web Based Launching a Configuration 2 2 2 Yes Yes Editing a Configuration 2 2 3 Yes Yes Renaming Configuration Lines 2 2 4 Yes Yes Exporting and Importing Co
125. h is active The last used configuration line will then be launched automatically after a five seconds delay the next time the EVS server will be restarted If you want to change the configuration line to be launched you need to rapidly hit a key on the keyboard connected to the EVS server within five seconds after the Multicam Setup window has been displayed Then the Multicam Setup window will stay open and let you select another configuration Editing a Configuration How to Edit a Configuration Introduction When the operator hits a key on the keyboard connected to the EVS server within five seconds if the automatic launch of a configuration is active the Multicam Setup window stays open and the operator can select and enter the selected configuration to edit it 16 configurations lines are available on an EVS server A default configuration is defined behind all configuration lines even if no name is assigned to the configuration line Each configuration line contains all configuration parameters which allow a very flexible configuration of the EVS server 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l 2 Multicam Setup In the Server Based Application To edit a configuration line in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted Press F8
126. hannels to Embedded Set all audio channels to Digital Set all audio channels to Analog Set all audio channels to Embedded Dolby E or Digital DolbyE Set all audio channels to None Reset all the audio configuration also on other pages to default values Route all audio input channels of REC 1 to the other record channels only audio inputs Validating the changes Individual Editing Actions Command key CTRL E CTRL D CTRL A CTRL Y CTRL N F5 CTRL 0 ALT A To modify individual field cell values audio type or audio routing use the general editing commands that are described again below Command description Selecting a field value Scrolling down in the list of the possible values for the selected field Scrolling up in the list of the possible values for the selected field 3 Multicam Configuration Command key TAB SPACEBAR SHIFT SPACEBAR 115 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 116 Modifying the Audio Gain and Mute Settings Introduction From the Advanced Audio Settings pages 3 6 of the Channels tab you can not only modify the default routing of audio channels but also do the following e Adjusting the audio gain for each audio mono channel individually e Muting individual audio channels The audio gain and audio mute information is hidden by default The CTRL G command allows you to toggle the display in the tables to show the audio gain and mute information The
127. hem in the Multicam Setup window using the Set LAN PC address command See section Setting the Server LAN PC Address on page 25 for more information O 82 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 IP Address Description IP address to connect to the port 1 of the MTPC board on the server Values The IP addresses 0 0 0 0 and 255 255 255 255 are not allowed Subnet Mask Description Range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the MTPC board connection Default Gateway Description IP address of the router on the network that the MTPC board can use as an access point to external networks 3 Multicam Configuration 83 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 4 3 4 1 84 Channels Tab Overview Channels Tab The Channels tab consists of maximum nine pages in the advanced mode in the server based application and two pages in the basic mode The Channels tab includes the settings related to video and audio channels type and configuration of recorders audio format and audio video synchronization parameters Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Channels tab They specify where the setting groups are available page and whether each setting is available e inthe basic or advanced display mode in the server based and web based interfaces In the web based interface the settings are all displayed on one page e inthe Technical Set
128. hen if another disk fails the system will hang and all video and audio data will be definitively lost Warning By default the online rebuild process takes up 10 of the disk bandwidth If you want to change this contact EVS support 40 2 Multicam Setup CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 2 5 4 2 5 9 2 5 6 2 Multicam Setup VS Clearing Video Disks Introduction This function is used to delete media from the RAID disk array This will permanently delete the video and audio data including protected clip and record trains In the Server Based Application To clear video disks in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Inthe Multicam Setup window press C to call the Clear Video Disks command 2 Press RIGHT ARROW and ENTER to select Yes and validate the deletion OR Press ENTER to cancel the deletion Q Note q After a Clear Video Disks action the command toggles to Undo Clear Video Disks At Next Start as long as your server has not been rebooted after the Clear Video Disks command This allows you to cancel the Clear Video Disks request Calibrating a Touch Screen When a touch screen option is connected and the touch screen option is installed the touch screen can be calibrated using this command If the touch screen is not installed a warning message is displayed Importing and Exporting Keyword Files Introduction The keyword file is a simple text file with a name of 8 characters a
129. hree audio types in a configuration with 8 mono channels 16 digital audio connectors and 8 analog audio connectors See section Default Mapping for Audio Inputs and Outputs on page 111 for a full overview on the default mono channel assignment in the various supported configurations CONFIGURATION 5 95 S droop 1990 Ioa Faas RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 QOPERATION 4 9 Advanced Mode Advanced audio settings Embedded outputs OUT1 UT2 OUT3 OuT4 PGM1 E 1 61 E 1 62 E 1 03 E 1 64 E 3 4 E 4 64 3 Multicam Configuration 109 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 a 7 OPERAT ION 579 Advanced Mode ION 3 1G 5 59080 IPOr Sane Pua NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI Advanced audio settings Digital AES EBU outputs OUTL OUT2 OUT3 UT4 PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 D 61 a9 None None 16 None None 11 None None 12 None None Ctlt G Gain D all D all DY N all None Fi He lp ATION WS Mon 5 5900 S700 IE Par RUNNING NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 6 9 Advanced Mode Advanced audio settings Analog outputs UT UT2 OUT3 OUT4 PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 61 A 5 None None A B6 None None A 87 None None A None None 110 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Example In the screenshot below the audio mono channels defined on the A V material on the EVS server are allocated to the play channels in the following
130. ich EVS servers will be listed as possible targets for push actions when the user selects e the default Target 1 and Target 2 in the settings or atarget for a specific push action if no default target has been configured Values The following values are possible e SDTI Only SDTI targets will be listed The servers are listed by their network system name and number e Gigabit Only EVS servers reachable via the GigE network and not present on the same SDTI network will be listed The servers are listed by their GigE server name and IP Address e SDTI Gigabit First the servers on the same SDTI network connected through SDTI are listed then the servers not on the same SDTI network but reachable via the GigE network are listed The Gigabit and SDTI Gigabit values are not available if the EVS server does not have a GigE board Default Value SDTI Push Target 1 2 Description Specifies to which machine s on the network the clips must automatically be sent when the operator uses the PUSH function on the LSM Remote Panel The machines defined in this setting are also used as default target for clip copies The users can define two default targets Target 1 Target 2 The clips will be pushed in sequential order Values A list of values will be displayed depending on the value assigned to the Target setting When no target is defined in these parameters the user will be able to define the requested target when s he calls
131. ighlights the Hypermotion controller settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 5 6 Basic Mode Cam Mapping Authorize cam mapping No Cam C Only editable if Multicam is running Cam D Only editable if Multicam is running Hypermotion controller Hypermotion No Recorder CAM A Remote mode Hypermotion only Port RS422 6 Dial Speed 16x ALT A Apply F3 Sasic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Hypermotion Description Enables or disables the hypermotion camera control feature When this setting is enabled you can access and use the hypermotion menu on the LSM Remote Panel via the SHIFT D key combination in the operational menu Values Yes No Default Values No 3 Multicam Configuration 203 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 204 Recorder Description Values Default Values Remote mode Description Values Default value Port Description Values Default value Protocol Description Values Default values Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Selects the record channel to which the A V material from the hypermotion camera will be sent CAM A to CAM D The default value is the last CAM defined in the channel configuration for ex CAM C in a 3 IN 3 OUT configuration Specifies the camera elements controlled by the server e Hypermotion only The server controls only the hypermotion camera An additional remote is
132. inX 2 PGM 96 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V E Odetics VDCP Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 F amp K F amp K LinX gt 2 PGM 1 REC gt 1 REC 1 PGM 1 REC Several PGM 1 REC Several PGM Several REC 1 Only with EditRec Rules for Controller Combinations Exclusive mode Play Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on play channels Secondary gt Odetics VDCP F amp K F amp K A Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 EditRec LinX Primary v Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 EditRec LinX VDCP F amp K 3 Multicam Configuration 97 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Exclusive mode REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on record channels Secondary gt A 7 Odetics VDCP Primary v Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 EditRec LinX F amp K F amp K Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony VDCP F amp K w n Odetics DD35 EditRec LinX Odetics F amp K Parallel mode Play Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on play channels Secondary gt E F 3 Odetics VDCP Primary v Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 LinX F amp K F amp K Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 LinX O
133. input with a video delay Spotbox mode where the EVS server can be controlled by industry standard protocols Sony BVW75 VDCP Odetics DD35 EVS AVSP IPDP EditRec or LinX API or from the Multicam production screens XSense mode where the EVS server can be controlled by the XSense Remote Panel or from the Multicam production screens Server mode where the EVS server can only be controlled by the supported industry standard protocols but not from the Multicam production screens Multicam LSM 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 SLSM Rec Availability This parameter is available with the license code 110 Description Activates the slow motion recording and allows defining the type of SLSM recorder that is connected to the EVS server Values InSD e None Single SD SLSM 3x Alt Parity Single SD SLSM 3x Ident Parity e Double SD SLSM 3x Alt Parity e Double SD SLSM 3x Ident Parity In HD e None Single HD SLSM 2x Alt Parity Single HD SLSM 3x Alt Parity e Double HD SLSM 2x Alt Parity e Double HD SLSM 3x Alt Parity e Triple HD SLSM 2x Alt Parity Note The fault tolerance on the different phases of the super motion camera is 90 of one field So there should be no delay between the different phases when all equipments are genlocked O 3D Availability The parameter is only available if a 3D option has been subscribed to license code 23 for 3D Dual Li
134. interfaces e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T5 X Warning The Sony BVW settings are only available if the license code 118 required to work with the Sony protocol is valid The following screenshot presents page 1 of the Protocol tab in the server based application and highlights the Sony BVW settings area ING ATION 1 4 Advanced Mode RS422 Protocols Id Type Sony BUW FFW REW speed Use guardband List Remote CAM SONY Parallel Status ALT A Apply F3 Bas ic sc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page FFW REW speed Description Specifies the speed used by the protocol for forward and rewind operations Values 2 to 50 times the normal speed Default value 50 3 Multicam Configuration 143 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Use guardband Description Makes the OUT guardband available to the protocol Values e Yes meaning that the protocol has access to the IN and OUT guardbands No meaning that the protocol has only access to the IN guardband Default value No List Remote CAM Description Allows access to the CAM recorders of the remote server specified in the XNet field Values e Yes meaning that the recorders of the local server and the remote server are available e No meaning that only the recorders of the local server are available Default value No SONY Parallel Status Description Activates the Sony serial connection status reporting when several controllers
135. ion e close A rising edge pulse is generated at pulse ne activation The level changes to low level at open L__ activation open A falling edge pulse is generated at pulse activation GPIs OUT Advance Description Defines the time number of seconds and or frames at which the output will be generated ahead of the timecode linked to the output line Values e 00sO00fr to 02s00fr e Disable Default value Disable GPIs OUT Pulse duration Description Defines the pulse duration number of seconds and or frames for pulse type output lines Values e 00sO00fr to 02s00fr 2fr steps e Disable Default value Disable 160 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 8 3 VS Tally Settings Introduction The Tally settings allow specifying the settings related to the tally feature This feature allows the user to automatically create a clip for each change of camera performed with the Directors Cut and to add these clips to a playlist The clips are created automatically by the server as it receives GPIs IN signals from a switcher when the director changes the camera angle User Interface These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window GPI tab e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T6 X The following screenshot presents the settings page of the Monitoring tab in the server based application and highlights the Tally settings area CONFIG
136. ion file lin file and if requested change the file name 5 Click Save The export file is saved at the requested location If you want to export several configuration lines repeat this operation for all requested configuration lines How to Import Configuration Lines In the Server Based Application Warning If the EVS server is password protected you should deactivate the password protection Otherwise you will only be able to import the operational settings of the configuration lines selected for import 1 Inthe Multicam Setup window press M to call the Import Configuration Lines command 2 The Import Configuration Files window opens o The left pane allows the selection of the folder containing the configuration files to be imported The right pane allows the selection of the configuration lines to be imported onto the EVS server 17 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 IMPORT CONFIGURATION FILES n INC NLSMCE DATANSETUP USER gt ix NewADL 121624 lt 2 Spothox 4IN 40UT Spothox 4IN 40UT AM AWNE OCs nnhwone eer eater wie ea E R R h peh pah pab poah pah panh Select a folder or a line to replace on the server ENTER Replace 3 Onthe left pane use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the folder that contains the configuration file you want to import When the folder is selected the right pane shows across in front of the configuration lines
137. irect speed change 100 100 Current Speed 20 0 0 Default value Direct Second lever range Context The lever can be used in normal mode to play back clips at slow motion speed from 0 to 100 A secondary range is available to playback material at other speed ranges To gain access to the secondary speed from the remote controller press SHIFT LEVER TAKE The second lever range is also available when editing the speed of playlist clips Description Specifies the secondary speed range on the Remote Panel Values The following values are possible e 100 100 e 0 200 e 200 200 e 0 400 e 400 400 Default value 100 100 3 Multicam Configuration 195 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Recall clip toggle Description Values Default value Record key Description Values Default value Pointing device Description Values Default value 196 Enables disables the selection of the camera of a clip through the Function keys Pressing several times the F_ key browses to CAM A CAMB CAM C CAM D CAME and CAMF Yes No Yes Changes the function of the RECORD key on the Remote Panel as described below The following values are possible e Start REC Live Pressing the RECORD key starts the record process and switches to LIVE mode e Live Pressing the RECORD key only switches to last recorded picture but the record is not re
138. ivates the desynchrone audio video editing in a playlist edit mode Changing this parameter modifies the display on the output monitors and adds special function keys on the LCD screen to define different transition points and durations on the video and audio tracks Yes No No Extend split transition Availability Description Values Default value 180 This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid Determines how the transition should be extended when the transition duration on the audio or video track only is modified This parameter is only useful when performing split audio editing The following values are possible e Center on Cut Extends equally on both sides of the transition End on Cut Extends the beginning of the transition to the left so that the end of the transition is unchanged e Start on Cut Extends the end of the transition to the right so that the beginning of the transition is unchanged Ask Allows the operator to select any of the above options when editing the duration of the transition Center Cut 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Swap audio tracks Availability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid Description Defines whether the audio tracks to swap are automatically or manually selected when performing split audio editing with at least 4 mono audio tracks per video Values The f
139. k Error Yes Char OUT J4 HD Ji CUBS Disk Error Yes OUT B J3 SD Network error Yes Aspect ratio 16 9 Clip name Name SD Edge Enh 66 z REC HD gt SD Low latency Yes ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Char OUT J4 Description Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J4 connector Values e SD e HD Default value System dependent 3 Multicam Configuration 137 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 138 Char OUT J1 Description Value OUT B J3 Description Values Default value Aspect ratio Description Values Default value SD Edge Enh Description Values Default value Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J1 connector e CVBS Specifies the output type generated on the J3 connector e SD e HD System dependent Defines the frame ratio 4 3 L Box 4 4 crop 16 9 4 3 L Box Defines the edge enhancer strength used when generating the SD downconverted output video 0 to 100 66 REC HD gt SD Low latency Description Values Prevents the downconverted output of the record channels from being delayed This parameter is only useful on a Hi Lo configuration when the same signal is sent from a HD to a SD server Yes default No 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 7 Protocol Tab 3 7 1 Overview Protocol Tab The Protocol tab consists of 3 pag
140. key CTRL tab number LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW PAGE DOWN or PAGE UP TAB SHIFT TAB F3 49 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 50 Editing Commands The following table presents the commands to edit the configuration settings in the Multicam Configuration window when the field has been selected using the TAB key In text fields you can directly type the requested value for a selected field Command description Command key Increasing the value SPACEBAR or displaying the next value in the list Decreasing the value SHIFT SPACEBAR or displaying the previous value in the list Moving the cursor position within a text field SHIFT RIGHT ARROW LEFT ARROW Resetting the value of the selected setting F5 Resetting all values of all settings inthe currenttab CTRL F5 for the selected configuration Resetting all values of all settings in all tabs for the CTRL SHIFT F5 selected configuration Applying changes ALT A Leaving without applying changes ESC ENTER Enabling Values in a List For some settings you need to enable values in a list of displayed values This is for example the case with the selection of pages receive pages protect pages in the Operation tab The enabled pages are highlighted in blue and the disabled pages are not highlighted To enable a list of values for a given setting proceed as follows 1 Select the list of values with the TAB key Once the list of values is se
141. lected the enabled values stay highlighted in blue and the disabled values are highlighted in pink 2 Onthe keyboard type the page numbers you want to enable They become highlighted in blue 3 Apply the changes with ALT A and confirm the action In the Web Based Interface Navigation and Editing Commands The navigation and editing commands in the web based interface are the commonly used commands in a web based interface The command buttons available are the following ones 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l 3 1 4 Command description Command key Activating the Advanced display mode Basic mode Coming back to the Basic display mode Applying changes Canceling changes In Server and Web Based Interfaces Display and Checks of Modified Values Once modified the field values are displayed in blue color as long as the changes have not been applied No check on inconsistent or incompatible field values are performed at that stage When you apply the changes the following occurs e The values you have modified are checked If setting values are inconsistent you will get an error message at that stage e The validated values return to the standard color e The inconsistencies are displayed as follows Inconsistent values are displayed in red o gt A warning message tells you which field value is problematic The page containing the inconsistent field value is then
142. lication to run since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various dedicated applications Video Server Slow Motion The configuration module available from Multicam 11 00 has been developed along the lines presented in this section Consolidation into a Single User Interface The server can be fully configured from a single user interface The user interface includes e _asetup section presented on one page with two main areas which give access to the configuration lines and the most used maintenance commands Multican Setup 11 0 98 amp T2 SN 26416 XTO1dADL lines CESC ools F9 I lt m gt port configuration lines Export configuration lines Assign server facility name Import export k gt eyword files ECx gt port log files O gt ptions codes management CH gt ardware check CROAID configuration Set LOAN PC address Set date and lt t gt ime SLSM CG lear video disks SLSM 1REC Touch Screen cal i gt bration SLSM 2REC D lt e gt fault to UGA Re b gt oot SPOTBOX Enable password for technical settings Selected configurat um Mijpeg lt a 30Mbps 625i 50 aaHz Spothox 2in 4out 8 Monos TC 22 34 21 13 OK SDTI 1 XTO1AADL Master LAN PC 1 1 26 24 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 e a configuration section for each configuration line It is presented in seven tabs which easily give access to all configuration parameters CONFIGURATION 1 SPOTBOX IPDP 2REC 4 PLAY NOT RUNNING 2 CHANNELS 3 NE
143. material stored on the EVS server are sent to the digital audio output connectors of the play channels as presented in the table below The table shows the maximum number of players and the audio configuration with 8 tracks mono channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT 5 OUT 6 Mono1 D01 D09 None None None None Mono2 D02 D10 None None None None Mono3 D03 D11 None None None None Mono4 D04 D12 None None None None Mono5 D05 D13 None None None None Mono6 D06 D14 None None None None Mono7 D07 D15 None None None None Mono8 D08 D16 None None None None 4 or 16 Audio Tracks With audio configurations with 4 or 16 tracks mono channels the audio mono channels of the A V material stored on the EVS server are sent to the digital audio output connectors of the play channels as presented in the table below The table shows maximum number of players and an audio configuration with 16 tracks mono channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 Mono1 D01 D05 DOI D13 Mono2 D02 DOG D10 D14 Mono3 D03 DO7 D111 D1415 Mono4 D04 D08 D12 D16 Mono5 None None None None Mono6 None None None None Mono7 None None None None Mono8 None None None None 3 Multicam Configuration 113 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT3 OUT 4 Mono9 None None None None Mono10 None None None None Mono11 None None None None Mono12 None None None None Mono13 None None None None Mono14 None None None None Mono15 None None None None Mono
144. means audio ahead of video The following values are possible e Range for PAL from 41 458 ms to 14 708 ms 848 to 3544 samples 0 ms gt 2838 samples e Range for NTSC from 34 625 to 12 125 ms 688 to 2932 samples 0 ms 2350 samples Oms q Note q This adjustment is done during the record process A new Lipsync value will apply for the next recorded pictures only Aux track output Description Values Default value 192 Specifies to which audio outputs the auxiliary track of the playlist will be played out The following values are possible e PRV The auxiliary track will use the audio outputs normally assigned to the PRV channel If no PRV channel is available the Aux Track will not be assigned to any audio output e PRV amp 7 8 15 16 The auxiliary track will use the audio outputs normally assigned to the PRV channel if there is one plus all the audio outputs from 7 8 15 16 that have not yet been assigned to another channel Use this option if you need an auxiliary track without PRV channel available e PGM The auxiliary track will use the audio outputs normally assigned to the PGM channel PRV 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 9 11 EVS Controller Settings Introduction The EVS Controller settings gather Settings related to the behavior of the keys lever or jog of the Remote Panel Settings associated to XFile or the EVS server itself
145. meters in the default raid configuration e Use of internal and or external storage e Use of spare disks e Number of raids to be used To modify one of these parameters press TAB to select the requested field and SPACE BAR to select the requested value or type the requested value 29 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 30 Field Description Issue 11 02 A July 2013 The following table describes the fields editable in the Requested Configuration area in the Raid Configuration window The fields are described in the sequence they appear You can select them using the TAB key Field Name Storage type Number of raids Raid configuration type Description Specifies which storage type you will use When both storage types are available the following values are possible e Internal only e External Internal e External only Specifies the number of raids you want to use Type the number of raids you want to use Specifies the raid configuration type The software is able to handle two raid organizations e 4 1 raid of 5 disks e 5 1 raid of 6 disks Current Raid Configuration This area is used to display the raid status for the selected configuration when the EVS server is running a configuration 2 Multicam Setup CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 2 4 2 4 1 2 Multicam Setup VS Licenses and Maintenance Overview on Options Codes Management Introduction To run a software
146. n page 11 e Define the configuration parameters for each configuration line you will need In this step you will define among others the channel configuration for the selected configuration line as well as audio and video parameters for the EVS server For more information see section Multicam Configuration on page 44 When Starting the EVS Server After Initial Configuration After the initial configuration you will select a configuration line and press ENTER to run the server in this configuration See section Launching a Configuration on page 11 As soon as the EVS server is launched in a configuration it starts the loop recording process 1 Introduction a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V E 1 4 1 Introduction Accessing the Web Based Interface Prerequisite When the EVS server is started you can access the web based interface of the Multicam Setup application for that EVS server from any computer that is on the same network range as the EVS server You can use any browser to open the web based interface Procedure To be able to open the web based interface in a browser you need to know the IP address of the PC LAN of the EVS server See section Setting the Server LAN PC Address on page 25 for more information In your browser enter the following URL http xxx xxx xxx xxx cfgweb where the crosses correspond to the PC LAN IP address of the EVS server you want to access EVS Broadcast Equipme
147. n the EVS server The Push function allows users to easily send a copy of a clip to another machine on the network via the GigE network or the SDTI network These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 3 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel 7 1 Warning The values available in the Push settings depend on the presence of the SDTI hardware or GigE hardware and on the value of the Speed setting in the Network tab The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Push settings are available and highlights the Push settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 3 6 Basic Mode Time line Mono per group Protection Protect pages 12345678986 Clip edit by network Confirm delete clips playlists word files Keyword mode Lis Push Push Target Gigabit Push Target 1 Onlu e Push Target 2 Push Mode Shor Push Receive page 12345678 B HUGS Audio slow motion No Lipsync value Cms 66 666 Aux track output Pru ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 188 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Push Target Description Specifies wh
148. nd Analog audio e configure audio monitoring settings directly from the Remote Control panel 2 1 Introduction a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V E 1 2 1 Introduction Configuration Available from Server Web and Remote Panel You can configure the EVS server using one of the three available tools e The server based application VGA features all settings and commands for the setup and configuration e The newly designed web based interface is equivalent to the server based application and enables engineers to configure the EVS server remotely e The Remote Panel now includes atechnical setup menu that gives access to the most commonly used technical settings an operational setup menu that only provides operational settings The following table gives an overview on the features available in each user interface EVS Server Configuration Configuration Window Setup Window Technical Settings Operational Settings Server Based Yes Yes Yes Application tabs 1 6 tab 7 Web Based Yes Yes Yes Interface except some tabs 1 6 tab 7 Tools commands Remote Panel No Yes Yes Technical Setup FO Setup Menu SHIFT D Introduction to the Manual Documented User Interfaces The Server Configuration manual deals with all user interfaces used to configure Multicam server based application web based interface and Remote Panel e Onthe one hand the information on navigability and editing
149. nd a KWD extension All keyword files must be stored in the C LSMCE DATA KWD directory of the server A sample keyword file SAMPLE KWD is provided by EVS when Multicam is installed You can also import and export keyword files to and from the EVS server via a USB key You can only perform this action in the server based application 41 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 42 How to Import a Keyword File To import a keyword file proceed as follows 1 Save the keyword file you want to import on a USB key and plug it into the USB port of the EVS server as the Multicam Setup window is open In the Multicam Setup window press K to call the Import export keyword file command The following dialog box opens Import Export Keywords Files Files on USB Files on Server SAMPLE gt 3 1 CENTER Import on Server If several keyword files are stored on the USB key press SPACEBAR until the requested file is selected on the left field Press ENTER to import the keyword file from the USB key to the EVS server Press OK to close the message box that appears when the keyword file has been imported Remove the USB key How to Export a Keyword File To export a keyword file proceed as follows 1 Plug a USB key into the USB port of the EVS server as the Multicam Setup window is open In the Multicam Setup window press K to call the Import export keyword file command The followin
150. ned on page 8 of the Channels tab in the server based application LTC Description Longitudinal timecode timecode defined on or plugged into the EVS server automatically stored in the first timecode jump table LTC table This is not possible to modify the timecode type stored in the first timecode jump table Values LTC non editable 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 User Description Timecode type stored in the second timecode jump table User TC table Values In SD o LTC e VITC In HD o LTC e HANCLTC e HANC VITC Primary TC Description Timecode type that is displayed at the bottom the VGA and is used to work with the video material stored on the given recorder Usually an LTC timecode is used to perform operations on live events A VITC timecode is used for video material ingested from tapes as it is the timecode embedded in the video signal Values e LTC LTC timecode which is automatically stored in the LTC table It is specified in the LTC field e User User defined timecode which is stored in the USER TC table and specified in the User field OSD Display Depending on the value selected for this setting the timecode displayed at the bottom of the user s OSD will have a different color e Ifthe LTC timecode is selected the timecode color will be white Ifthe USER timecode is selected the timecode color will be yellow Timecode Insertion Settings User Interf
151. nels in a standard 3REC 1PLAY configuration need to be cabled as shown below CODEC samen OUT 1 IN 3 IN2 IN 1 sei es IN 4B w IN 3B w IN 2B u IN 1B u CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J6 CHAR out f our 1B CHAR ouT our 2B CHAR ouT our 3B CHAR OUT OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 p J3 J4 b J3 J4 j J3 J4 p J3 XT2 6U Servers Available Standard Configurations IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec REC PLAY Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 wo 58 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a VU l IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec REC PLAY Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 3 2 4 2 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 0 4 1 4 2 4 1 5 0 6 Example 4REC 2PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a standard 4REC 2PLAY configuration need to be cabled as shown below IN5 IN 4 IN3 IN 2 IN 1 REC REC REC REC 4 3 2 1 J8 J8 J7 J8 IN 6B 5 IN 5B 95 IN 4B 5 IN 3B 5 IN 2B 5 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J J6 J6 J CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT4B CHAR OUT OUT5B CHAR OUT OUT 6
152. network Values The following values are possible Yes Other users on the network can trim rename delete etc your clips or modify the keywords and ranking assigned to your clips No Only the local operators can modify or delete clips on the server and edit their metadata Default value No Confirm delete clips playlists Description Enables a confirmation request when users delete clips playlists or in both situations Values The following values are possible Off Clips and playlists are immediately deleted e Clips A confirmation is required for a clip deletion but not fora playlist deletion e Playlists A confirmation is required for a playlist deletion but not for a clip deletion e Clips amp Playlists A confirmation is required both for a playlist deletion and for a clip deletion Default Values Off q Note q This parameter does not apply to the Clear Video Disks command available in the Multicam Setup window of the server based application which already has its own confirmation message 3 Multicam Configuration 185 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 9 8 186 Keywords Settings User Interface The Keywords settings allow the management of keywords on the EVS server These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 3 on the server based application on p
153. network is used e lt Keywords file name gt Other file names will appear if Keywords files files with a KWD extension have been loaded in the C LSMCE DATA KWD directory of the system Keyword files can be imported using the Import Export Keyword Files function in the Multicam Setup window See section Importing and Exporting Keyword Files on page 41 for details about keyword import export function See the Keyword Management section in the Multicam operational manual for details about the keywords file format and keywords related functions Default Values keywords file not selected Keyword mode Description Specifies the keyword assignment search mode on the EVS Remote Panel Values The following values are possible e List It will display the keywords by groups of 8 on the LCD of the Remote Panel and the operator can select them with the corresponding F_ key e Numeric It doesn t display the keywords list on the LCD but allows the operator to enter directly the keyword ID using the F_ keys The Numeric mode is faster when the operator knows the position of the keywords inside the keywords file either from memory using the VGA keyword screens or using a print of the keywords list Default Values List 3 Multicam Configuration 187 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 9 9 Push Settings User Interface The Push settings relate to the management of the Push function o
154. nfiguration Lines 2 2 5 Yes Yes one by one Changing the Position of Configuration Lines 2 2 6 Yes Yes indirectly Copying Pasting and Deleting Configuration 2 2 7 Yes Yes Lines indirectly Launching a Configuration Introduction When the EVS server has initialized the Multicam Setup window stays open by default until the operator selects the requested configuration line and launches it How to Manually Launch a Configuration In the Server Based Application To start a configuration in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted 2 Press ENTER torun the configuration line on the EVS server EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 2 3 In the Web Based Interface To start a configuration in the web based interface click the Launch icon o next to the configuration line you want to launch Automatic Launch From the server based application it is possible to set the server so that the last used configuration line is automatically launched when the Multicam Setup window has stayed open for five seconds To activate the automatic launch press F7 on the requested configuration line in the Multicam Setup menu before launching this configuration This configuration line is then highlighted in black no longer in green to indicate the automatic launc
155. nk Description Activates the 3D option using the Dual Link This option makes it possible to use the server to record and play back 3D video Values Yes No default 3 Multicam Configuration 89 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3G Dual Description Defines the interface the EVS server will use with the 3D or 1080p standards e The Dual Link interface consists of a pair of HD SDI serial links and provides a bitrate of 2 970 Gbit s e The 3G SDI is not supported on an XT2 server Values The possible values are e No available in all cases e Dual Dual Link available in one of the conditions below o License code 21 1080p Dual Link active AND 1080p resolution selected Server tab Video and Reference License code 23 3D Dual Link active AND 3D setting set to Yes Default value No Port Settings User Interface The port settings allow assigning the RS422 ports to the various external controllers EVS or third party that will communicate with the EVS server These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Channels tab in the advanced display mode on page 1 on the server and web based interfaces e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T2 X The following screenshot highlights the Port settings defined on page 1 of the Channels tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 3 NETW
156. nt S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 2 1 2 1 1 Multicam Setup Overview of User Interfaces Overview of the Setup Areas General Description The Multicam Setup window is the window that opens first when the Multicam Setup application is launched It is displayed when the EVS server is started but does not runa given configuration yet The Multicam Setup window allows users to e view and manage the various configuration lines e perform some administration and maintenance tasks on the EVS server view summary information on the EVS server and the selected configuration line This is available in both server based and web based Multicam Setup applications Both user interfaces include the same features except that the Tools menu offers fewer commands in the web based user interface User Interfaces The Multicam Setup window contains six areas highlighted and described below These areas contain similar information in both web based and server based applications The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the server based application 2 Multicam Setup CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 2 Multicam Setup Mu ticam Setup 11 0 9 XT2 SN 26416 XTO1dADL Tools CF I lt m gt port configuration lines Export configuration lines Assign server fdacility name Import export keyword files ECx port log files Options codes management CH ardware check CROAID configuration Set LOAN PC ad
157. ntinue working normally and the message Raid appears on all monitoring outputs A message is displayed each time a disk is disconnected e if the faulty disk is a spare disk Warning a spare disk has been disconnected The system will operate normally on the remaining disks At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk It can be identified in the Shift F5 screen or in the EVS RAID configuration menu Enter Continue e if the faulty disk is contained in a RAID Warning a disk has been disconnected The system will operate normally on the remaining disks At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk It can be identified in the Shift F5 screen or in the EVS RAID configuration menu Enter Continue Exit When exiting Multicam a warning will appear to remind the operator that one disk was disconnected and invite him to perform a hardware check to repair the video raid This is displayed even if a spare disk is available e if the faulty disk is a spare disk Warning a spare disk has been disconnected At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk It can be identified in the Shift F5 screen or in the EVS RAID configuration menu Enter Continue e if the faulty disk is contained in a RAID Warning a disk has been disconnected At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk It can be identified
158. o channels 1 to 4 of the recorded material The embedded audio source of the 5 mono channel of the record channel IN1 or IN2 will be stored on mono channels 5 to 8 of the recorded material Example 3 CAM B The allocation of the source audio mono channels shown above means that e The audio source from the digital connectors is used for the material recorded on the EVS server The audio source 1 from the digital connector will be mapped to the 1 t mono channel of the material recorded on the EVS server and so on Example 4 You will allocate the source audio mono channels as shown above when you want to send the audio mono channels from REC1 to all other record channels The shortcut CTRL 0 allows you doing this more rapidly in the server based application 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Audio Output Settings Introduction The audio output settings for audio allow users to do the following e Map the audio mono channels of the material stored on the EVS server to an output mono channel of a play channel e Specify the audio gain to be applied to each output mono channel e Mute an output mono channel This can be defined for the three audio types embedded audio as well as digital and analog audio if the corresponding connectors are available on the hardware configuration User Interface The following screenshots show the default audio channel assignment for the t
159. oduction Availability Description Values This setting is linked to the copy function that allows users to automatically create a local copy of all network clips when copying a local or network playlist For details refer to the description of the Playlist copy function in the Operations manual The setting is only available if the license code 111 is valid Specifies on which page s of your EVS server the clips received when using the PLST CLIPS copy function must be stored Clip pages can be assigned simultaneously as PUSH and PLST Receive Pages 1 to 10 0 0 page 10 Default value 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l 3 9 5 Timeline Receive page Description Specifies on which page s the clips automatically created in timeline mode as part of the timeline editing process are stored Values 1 to 10 0 Default value 0 page 10 Playlist Settings User Interface The Playlist settings relate to various aspects of playlist management and effects These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode On page 2 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel 3 X The following screenshot presents page 2 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Playlist settings are available
160. ollowing values are possible e Auto The audio tracks to swap are automatically selected by the application when inserting a swap point This is the default value in 4 audio configurations e Manual The operator can define which audio tracks he wants to swap when inserting a swap point This is the only value available in 8 and 16 audio configurations Default value Auto Playlist loop Description Specifies whether the playlists in play mode will be looped and played back continuously Values Yes No Default value No 3 Multicam Configuration 181 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 182 Playlist auto fill Description Values Default value Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Specifies which camera angles will be added to the playlists when using the Fill Playlist F9 function from the main menu of the Remote Panel The following values are possible All Cam The clips for all camera angles will be added to the playlist e Prim Sec The clips corresponding to the primary and secondary camera angles will be added to the playlist e Primary The clips corresponding to the primary camera angles will be added to the playlist e Secondary The clips corresponding to the secondary camera angles will be added to the playlist e Cam A Cam B Cam C Cam D Cam E or Cam F The clips corresponding to the defined camera angle will be added to the playlist All Cam Fade to from color Description Values Default value
161. onfiguration on the selected position To copy and paste a configuration line in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted 2 Press CTRL C to copy the line to the clipboard With the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys move to the position where you want to copy the line 4 Press CTRL V to paste the line to the selected position Press ENTER to confirm that you agree to replace the former configuration line by the one copied on the selected position 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V I 2 Multicam Setup In the Web Based Interface The feature to copy and paste configuration lines is not available as such in the web based interface You can however use the import and export feature to change the position of lines in the list of configuration lines How to Delete Configuration Lines Warning When you delete a configuration line the line will automatically be deleted without prior warning message In the Server Based Application To delete a configuration line in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted 2 Press CTRL DEL to delete the line The line is directly deleted In the
162. ore pages in the server based application e Each tab displays all settings on a single page in the web based interface e The settings on page tab are organized in field groups having a dedicated name 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V l Accessing the Multicam Configuration Window In the Server Based Application To access the Multicam Configuration window from the Multicam Setup window when the server is not running proceed as follows 1 Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted 2 Press F8 The Multicam Configuration window opens To access the Multicam Configuration window from the Clips or Playlist window when the server is running press SHIFT F2 In the Web Based Interface To access the Multicam Configuration window from the Multicam Setup window when the server is not running click the Edit icon Z for the configuration line you want to configure The Multicam Configuration window opens The Multicam Configuration window will directly be displayed on the web based interface when the server is running a given configuration You will directly be able to edit the settings for the running configuration Display Mode The settings in the Multicam Configuration window have been categorized as basic or advanced settings depending on whether they are commonly used or not Two displa
163. p to 4 hours Default value 04s00fr Autoname clips Description If this function is enabled the value of the selected field will automatically be used to name the clip upon creation Values The values from the following fields can be used to automatically name clips e Disable No name is assigned to a clip when it is created e TC IN The timecode of the IN point of the clip is automatically assigned to a clip when it is created e CAM Name The name of the record channel is automatically assigned to a clip when it is created e ID Louth The ID Louth of the clip i e the unique identifier for the clip on the XNet network is assigned to a clip when it is created e VarlD 32 The VarlD of the clip is assigned to a clip when it is created When this option is selected the VarlD used to assign a name to the clip will be limited to the first 8 characters of this field Default value Disable 3 Multicam Configuration 173 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 174 Clip post roll Description Values Default value Mark cue point Description Values Default value Preroll Description Values Default value Issue 11 02 A July 2013 When the post roll function is enabled from the secondary clip menu the clip will play through its OUT point for the duration defined by the Clip post roll parameter This is also valid inside record trains if the Record Train OUTs parameter is set to Freeze From O0sO
164. p window click Import configuration lines in the Tools menu The Import configuration line window opens 2 Click Select next to the top field and select the configuration file you want to import 3 Tick the configuration line to be replaced on the EVS server 4 Click Import The configuration line is imported with its original name onto the selected configuration line on the EVS server 2 Multicam Setup 19 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 2 2 6 2 2 1 20 Changing the Position of Configuration Lines In the Server Based Application To move a configuration line up in the list in the server based application proceed as follows 1 Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted 2 Doone of the following Tomove the selected line up press CTRL UP ARROW Tomove the selected line down press CTRL DOWN ARROW In the Web Based Interface The feature to move configuration lines up and down in the list of configuration lines is not available as such in the web based interface You can however use the import and export feature to change the position of lines in the list of configuration lines Copying Pasting and Deleting Configuration Lines How to Copy Paste Configuration Lines In the Server Based Application Warning Note that copying a line onto another position will erase the c
165. pair of the source is selected Aspect ratio Videos Description Changes the aspect ratio of the video output in HD mode Values e 16 9 Anamorphic e Crop 4 3 aspect Default value 16 9 Anamorphic Aspect ratio SD downconverted Description Changes the aspect ratio of the video output in SD mode Values e 16 9 Anamorphic e 4 3 Crop 4 3 Letterbox Default value 16 9 Anamorphic 134 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 6 3 VS DB15 output Description Specifies the DB15 output Values e RGB YUV e CVBS inthis format the connected Multiviewer should be full HD and support the country specific frequency HD output format Description Specifies the format for HD output Values 720p e 1080i Default value e 720p if the EVS Server is configured in 720p e 1080i in other cases OSD Settings User Interface The OSD settings allow specifying the settings related to the OSD and information to be displayed on the monitoring screen These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Monitoring tab e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T4 1 The following screenshot presents the settings page of the Monitoring tab in the server based application and highlights the OSD settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL S LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNN I 0 OTOCO ING OPER Multiviewer Layout 6 4 2 gt Audio Monitoring from
166. peakers 20 Hz 20 000 Hz Right front Center Left Front Right Rear and Left Rear and one channel 20 Hz 120 Hz for the LFE or subwoofer Dolby E is a professional coding system optimized for the distribution of surround and multichannel audio through two channel postproduction and broadcasting infrastructures or for recording surround audio on two audio tracks of conventional digital video tapes video servers communication links switchers and routers Available Dolby Configurations Case 1 The 5 1 audio signal is carried on 6 discrete PCM audio channels It is available on an XT2 server in all configurations The audio can be analog digital or embedded depending on the configuration In AES audio if the audio is correctly genlocked to the video the sample rate converter can be switched off Case 2 The 5 1 audio signal is coded in the two channel Dolby E standard Dolby E over AES EBU links Set the configuration of the pair of channels carrying the Dolby E signal to DY in the Multicam Configuration window Channels tab This has two effects It disables the sample rate converter on the input channels It forces all transitions to a hard cut 3 Multicam Configuration 117 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 4 4 118 If the sample rate converter is activated and the audio configuration is a mix between PCM audio over AES and Dolby E over AES the sample rate converter will only
167. porarily unavailable the transfer is then tried through the Gigabit interface Transfers to GigE targets will always be performed via the GigE interface e Gigabit The copy operations are first executed via the GigE interface If the transfer is not possible ports not connected IP address unknown no more connection ports are available the transfer is then tried through SDTI The value is forced to Gigabit if the code 117 SDTI is not valid on the EVS server or if the SDTI network is not active Default value SDTI 3 Multicam Configuration 175 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 176 Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Freeze on cue points Description Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or not when it reaches Values Default value a cue point marked on the record train that is being played back The post roll parameter is not taken into account for this functionality Yes No When playing record trains where cue points have been marked the playout freezes on the cue point if the parameter is set to Yes It plays through if the parameter is set to No No Protocol Receive page Description Values Specifies on which page the clips created by protocols are stored When a page is full clips are stored on the next page Only clips created on this page and the other protocol pages if the first page is full are visible for protocols 1 to 10 0 6 Default value Playlist Receive page Intr
168. quired to apply changes to configuration parameters in the server based application and in the web based interface e Onthe Remote Panel the Technical Setup menu is not available How to Activate the Password on the EVS Server To activate a password on the EVS server proceed as follows 1 Inthe Multicam Setup window press W to call the Enable password command A warning message opens 2 Read the waming message carefully Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select Yes and press ENTER to activate the password protection The password protection is directly active in all user interfaces for all configuration parameters on all configuration lines Enabling Changes to Configuration Parameters In the Server Based Application When the password protection is active the following message is displayed in red at the top of each configuration tab in the Multicam Configuration window CONFIGURATION 1 ADL J 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORI Password will be required to Save changes Video and reference Field rate Reso lution To enable changes in the configuration parameters during the session you will be prompted for the password the first time you save changes to configuration parameters in a session In the Web Based Interface When the password protection is active the Multicam Configuration window is completely dimmed and a closed lock icon is displayed at the top of the window fh To enable changes in configuration paramete
169. r If there is an problem with the network connection the Net message appears on the output monitor When the network is available again the system will try to reconnect and the Net message appears on the output monitor Yes default No Specifies how the clip name is displayed VarID Name Name 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V I 3 6 4 Downconverted Outputs Settings User Interface The Downconverted outputs settings allow specifying the settings related to the downconverted output lines and the downconverter parameters Warning Some settings in this section Char OUT J4 J1 OUT BJ3 Aspect ratio require an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows for changes to be taken into account These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Monitoring tab e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T4 2 The following screenshot presents the settings page of the Monitoring tab in the server based application and highlights the Downconverted outputs settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI OPERATION 1 1 Basic Mode Multiviewer Layout 6 4 2 gt Audio Monitoring from video REC1 Dbi5 output left right tracks 1 2 HD output format Aspect ratio Videos Anamorphic SD downconverted Anamorphic oSD Downconverted outputs Genloc
170. rollers to PGMs taking into account the protocol specific rules No more than 4 play channels on an EVS server can be assigned to Remote Panels and no more than 3 play channels can be assigned to one Remote Panel Only a Remote Panel no other controller can be assigned to a REC channel as a main controller No secondary controller can be assigned to a REC channel e In a Spotbox or Server base configuration o o A Remote Panel is not allowed Controllers other than the EVS Remote can be assigned to play or record channels taking into account the protocol specific rules on controller use and combinations 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l Protocol Specific Assignment Rules Standalone Protocol The table shows whether or not the given protocol used as a standalone as main controller without secondary controller can be assigned to the specified number of play channels record channels or play and record channel combinations The green cells refer to allowed assignments the red ones to banned assignments Numbers in the cells refer to the notes mentioned below the table Odetics VDCP Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 Fak F amp K LinX 1 PGM 1 PGM 1 REC Several PGM 1 REC Several PGM Several REC 1 Every recorder 2 Protocol Used in Exclusive Mode Only consecutive PGMs The table shows whether or not the given protocol used in excl
171. rong protocol selection or protocol combination and the fields that contain errors will be highlighted in red Mode Description Specifies how the control on the given play or record channel is managed between the main and secondary controllers when it is possible to define main and secondary controllers Values Two control modes are possible e Exclusive mode The main controller can decide at any time to pass the control to or to retrieve the control from the secondary controller e Parallel mode Any of both controllers can take the control as long as the other controller is not executing a command The control can thus be freely passed on from one controller to the other OSD Description Specifies which device main or secondary controller will manage the OSD display characters in parallel mode Values Two values are possible e Main The OSD display is managed by the main controller e Sec The OSD display is managed by the secondary controller 3 Multicam Configuration 93 94 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Rules for Controller Assignment Main Rules for XT2 server On an XT2 server the following main rules are applicable e InaMulticam LSM base configuration o o All Remote Panels must be the first in the list of main controllers without gap It is not allowed to have another controller preceding a Remote Panel in this list Other controllers can be assigned as secondary cont
172. rs during the browser session proceed as follows 1 Click the Lock icon 2 Enter the password on the dialog box that is displayed 3 Press OK The close lock icon changes to an open lock icon Fal and the parameters can be modified and saved for the browser session 2 Multicam Setup a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l 2 3 4 2 Multicam Setup Deactivating the Password on the EVS Server Once the password protection is active it can only be deactivated from the server based application as follows 1 In the Multicam Setup window press W to call the Enable password command A message opens to warn you that you are about to remove the password protection CAUTION A password will no longer be required to modify technical settings Are you sure lt Yes gt 2 Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select Yes and press ENTER 3 Type the password in the dialog box that opens and press ENTER to validate Please enter the password lt Esc gt Cancel lt Enter gt Validate The password protection is directly removed from all user interfaces Setting the Server LAN PC Address Introduction The MTPC board of an EVS server allows interaction with other EVS hardware on a setup via the LAN PC address The port 1 of the MTPC board is used The communication is established through telnet or FTP access XNet Monitor will also use the LAN IP connection to transfer the monitoring data Q Note
173. rver 11 02 Inputs Description Number of logical record channels in the given configuration The partition of the disk storage between these channels and the advanced audio settings are automatically adapted to the number of record channels Values The number of supported channels depends on the chassis and the mode e OnXT26U 0 6 Spotbox 1 6 LSM e OnXT24U 0 4 Spotbox 1 3 LSM See section General Information on Supported Configurations on page 55 for more information on number of record channels and on supported configurations Outputs Description Number of logical play channels in the given configuration Values e On XT2 6U 0 6 Spotbox 1 5 LSM e On XT2 4U 0 4 Spotbox 1 3 LSM See section General Information on Supported Configurations on page 55 for more information on number of record channels and on supported configurations 3 Multicam Configuration 87 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 88 Base Config Description Values Default value Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Mode the EVS server is working in The base configurations available depend on the server type and on the valid license codes Multicam LSM mode where the EVS server is controlled by the Remote Control Panel or from the Multicam production screens Replay Only LSM restricted Multicam LSM mode without playlist management split audio nor support of hypermotion cameras Video Delay mode where the server is used to play out the
174. s for the offside line feature etc These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 6 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel pages 12 X 3 Multicam Configuration 205 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 The following screenshot presents page 6 of the Operation tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI Special effects 6 6 Basic Mode Paint target transition 66s65fr Set colour for Colour Custom Custom U Custom UV Split screen tracking Paint target OSD mon Offside line External offside IP address Default tool Auto mark ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Wipe Split White 240 128 128 No SD No No 192 168 616 056 Offside No Fi Help Paint target transition Availability Description Values Default value Set colour for Availability Description Values Default value 206 This setting is available with a valid license code 114 or 115 a 8 bit codec and a compatible base configuration Defines the duration and so the speed of the apparition of an incrustation in Painting and Target Tracking modes 00s01fr to 05s0
175. s Operational Settings Server Based Yes Yes Application tabs 1 6 tab 7 Web Based Yes Yes Interface tabs 1 6 tab 7 Remote Panel Yes partly Yes Technical Setup FO Setup Menu SHIFT D Overview on Configuration Parameters The first topic of each section in the Multicam Configuration chapter gives you an overview on the parameters available in this section and specifies whether you will find the parameter e inthe basic or advanced view in the server based application and the web based interface e inthe Technical Setup Operational Setup or not at all on the Remote Control panel The following list provides a hyperlink to all overview topics in the various sections e Server settings e Channels settings e Network settings e Monitoring settings e Protocol settings e GPI settings e Operations settings 3 Multicam Configuration 45 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 1 2 46 Concurrent Modifications in the Remote Panel and the Server Based Application When a parameter is modified with the Remote Panel and that parameter is not in conflict with the parameter modified in the Configuration page of the server based application the following message will be displayed on the VGA The configuration has been modified by another user without any conflict Your copy has been updated with these modifications When a parameter is modified with the Remote Panel and the parameter is in conflic
176. s means that the system first searches for the requested clips on the first server of the list then on the second and so on Values e empty the local server is used converted to the local XNet number e 1to 29 the servers available on XNet e forall XNet servers Default value 1 3 Multicam Configuration 155 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 8 3 8 1 156 GPI Tab Overview GPI Tab The GPI tab consists of one page in basic mode there are no advanced parameters in the server based application The GPI tab includes the settings of the GPI inputs and outputs signals Setting List The table below presents the settings of the GPI tab They specify where the setting groups are available page and whether each setting is available e inthe server based and web based interfaces e inthe Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel Setting Name Basic amp Advanced pa GPI Settings P1 T6 1 to T6 6 TTL GPls set as GPIs X T6 1 GPls IN Channel Device X T6 2 to T6 3 Port X T6 2 to T6 3 Function X T6 2 to T6 3 Delay X T6 4 GPIs OUT Function X T6 5 Type X T6 5 Advance X T6 6 Pulse duration X T6 6 Tally Settings P1 T6 7 Tally X X Add Clip to PL X X Clips guardbands X X 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 8 2 VS GPI Settings User Interface The GPI Settings allow specifying the settings related to the GPI inputs and outputs features Thes
177. s not relevant since the video and audio transitions will always have the same duration based on the Video Effect Duration Values OsOOfr to 20s00fr Default value OsOOfr Wipe type Description Specifies the vertical wipe effects from Left to Right or from Right to Left Values Vert L gt R Vert R gt L Default value Vert L gt R Default playlist speed Description Defines the default speed used to play clips in a playlist Values The following values are possible Unknown and from 0 to 100 e Unknown means that the speed of the previous clip in the playlist will be used as a reference for the current clip e 0 will force the playlist to pause at the end of each clip e 1 to 100 will apply the specified speed as default speed for playlist elements Default value Unknown Insert in playlist Description Specifies if the clips add to a playlist are insert before or after the active clip in the playlist Values After Before Default value Before 3 Multicam Configuration 179 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Confirm Ins Del clips Description Values Default value Specifies whether a confirmation will be required each time the operator wants to add a clip to the playlist or remove a clip from the playlist Yes No No Advanced audio editing Availability Description Values Default value This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid Activates deact
178. sed application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T2 X 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l The following screenshot shows Audio settings and Audio Monitoring settings defined on page 2 of the Channels tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION Facility Name 6 INTRA KDCAM RUNNING a i SERUER 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 Og ON 7 Advanced Mode Audio settings Audio MEA Audio connectors None Mon 1 OUT1 61 Number of tracks 4 monos Mon 2 OUT1 02 Audio full scale 22 Mon 3 OUT1 3 Sample rate conv Mon 4 OUT1 04 Advanced Esc Quit PgU Audio Connectors Description Type of connectors available in the hardware configuration The audio formats available on the EVS server and in the Advanced audio settings pages depend on the audio hardware configuration Note that the values defined on this field are not validated against the real hardware configuration Values The following table shows the available audio hardware configurations and the available audio formats based on this hardware configuration Hardware configuration Available formats e None E Embedded EY Dolby E Embedded e 16 XLR A Analog E EY A Analog e 16 XLR D Digital E EY D Digital AES EBU DY Dolby E AES e 16XLRA 8XLRD E EY A D DY e 16XLRA 16BNCD E EY A D DY e 16XLRA 4DB15D E EY A D DY e 4DB15A 16BNCD E EY A D DY e 4
179. ser Interface The Cam Mapping settings allow specifying the settings related to the mapping of network cameras to unused camera positions on the remote up to the camera D These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 5 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel page 10 1 Warning The cam mapping feature and setting are only available if the license code 126 which allows the mapping of additional cameras is valid The following screenshot presents page 5 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Cam Mapping settings are available and highlights the Cam Mapping settings area CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 5 6 Basic Mode Cam Mapping Authorize cam mapping No an C Only editable if Multicam is running Cam D Only editable if Multicam is running HYPE PNUT LN CUNnCrUT Ler Hypermotion No Recorder CAM A Remote mode Hypermotion only Port RS422 6 Dial Speed 16x ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Mapping of Network Cameras This feature allows the mapping of network cameras to unused camera positions on the remote up to the last D camera The mapping allows a quick selection of network trains on the ne
180. sic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Speed Description Enables the selection of the SDTI option and the bandwidth for the network On the XT2 server there is one pair of SDTI connectors XNet2 Non Relay connectors are used at 1485 Mbps The SDTI circuit is closed only when the Multicam software is started Values No Relay 1485 Mbps Off Net Name Description Machine name on the SDTI network It is not mandatory because a network number is assigned to the EVS server It is however recommended to easily identify all servers connected to the XNet network The Net Name will be displayed even if the SDTI code is not valid Values The Net Name is user defined and cannot exceed 8 characters Default Values By default no Net Name is assigned Net Number Description The Net Number parameter defines the machine number on the network This number is user defined and must be unique for each system on the network An error message appears if the number is already assigned to another machine Values Range between 1 and 29 Default 1 3 Multicam Configuration 127 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Type Description Defines the privileges of the EVS server on the SDTI network Values The following values are possible e Client It cannot access the content on other EVS servers Master It can access all content on other EVS servers
181. sks configuration 5 1 or exit the software and return to Multicam Setup window to run a hardware check Retrieving Logs If you suspect that the drive disconnection in operation was not due to a severe disk failure but perhaps to the server being too prompt to disconnect a drive you must run a hardware check immediately after ending the session during which the disk was disconnected Don t rebuild the RAID but press simultaneously the ALT L keys to generate the log file C LSMCE DATA LOG SCSI LOG and send this file to EVS for detailed analysis Note that this procedure is only valid if the drive is disconnected during operation not for a drive being disconnected when booting the system 39 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Rebuild Process Introduction The XT2 server is capable of performing a rebuild process of the RAID This process can happen either while the Multicam application is not running offline process rebuild is faster or while the Multicam application is running online process rebuild is slower Disconnection Process As explained in the section Disk Errors and Disconnection on page 38 the software will disconnect a disk that does not behave as expected Two options are available for the operator e Replace the disconnected disk and restart the server Start the Multicam application The rebuild process will start automatically Start a hardware check from
182. st to which the tally clips will be added Values 10 to 99 Default Value 99 Clips guardbands Description Specifies the guardbands length of the tally clips in seconds Values 0 to 250 Default Value 0 3 Multicam Configuration CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 3 9 3 9 1 VS Operation Tab Overview Operation Tab The Operation tab consists of six pages in the basic mode in the server based application No advanced mode is available in this tab The Operation tab includes all operational settings Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Operation tab They specify where the setting groups are available page and whether each setting is available e inthe basic or advanced display mode in the server based and web based interfaces In the web based interface the settings are all displayed on one page e inthe Operational Setup menu of the Remote Panel OSD Settings Operational Setting Name Basic Setup OSD settings P1 1 1 Cue Number on OSD Keyword info X X X X OSD on outputs X X OSD on inputs X x X X Background Audio meters OSD settings P1 1 2 Audio Meters DB Adjust Style Thickness 3 Multicam Configuration 163 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A 164 Clips Settings Setting Name Clips settings Automake clip for cam A B C D Make clips rem trains Guardbands Default clip duration Autoname clips Clip post roll Mark cue points Preroll Record trains OUTs
183. started if it has been previously stopped by the operator Start REC Live Specifies the pointing device connected to the EVS server and initializes it If the tablet is not properly calibrated this function will re initialize it If you use the touch screen it must always be connected to RS422 port 6 of the server and defined as such in the Channels tab Port settings Tablet Touch Screen Tablet 3 Multicam Configuration VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 VGA amp Remote sync Description Specifies whether and how the current clips machine page and bank of VGA screens and Remote Panel must be synchronized Values The following values are possible e No Clip machine page and bank can be selected independently on the VGA screen and on the Remote Panel Yes Clip machine page and bank are synchronized between VGA screen and Remote Panel Connecting to the clips of a network machine or coming back to the clips of the local machine or selecting a new page or bank on one side will be automatically reflected on the other e Server Clip pages and banks can be selected independently on VGA and Remote Panel but connecting to the clips of a network machine or coming back to the clips of the local machine on the VGA or Remote Panel will be automatically reflected on the other Default value No Call channel VGA Description Enables or disables the Call Channel function on the VGA Clip screen This
184. system time amp date from the Multicam Setup window in the server based application This is not available in the web based interface Q Note q When you have just launched a configuration a window displaying the system date and time gives you another opportunity to modify these parameters 2 Multicam Setup VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Supported Formats The supported date format is DD MM YYYY as shown in the example below e 15 03 2011 for March 15 2011 The supported time format is hh mm ss as shown in the example below e 22 58 00 for 22 h 58 min 00 sec 24 hour display A warning message will inform you if the format you try to use is not valid How to Set the System Date and Time To set up the system date and time from the Multicam Setup window proceed as follows 1 Inthe Multicam Setup window press T to call the System date and time command The following window opens System Date amp Time Date CDD MM YYYY gt IE EHN 40 09 ENTER apply ESC quit without saving 2 Inthis window type o the date in the DD MM YYYY format o the time in the hh mm ss format 24 hour display using TAB to move from one field to the other 3 Press ENTER to apply the changes to the system date and time The date and time you have entered here will automatically be taken into account when you launch a configuration 2 Multicam Setup 27 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013
185. t with the parameter modified in the Configuration page of the server based application the following message shall be displayed on the VGA or on the LCD display of the Remote Panel The configuration shall be updated if the user agrees The configuration has been modified by another user Do you want to load it and lose your modification Warning When this message is displayed on the Remote Panel and the user answers No to the message Clear button the modifications performed on the Remote Panel will be preserved The changes applied on the VGA will however be loaded after the user leaves the operational setup menu except if the specific fields modified on the VGA have been modified and validated on the Remote Panel after the message display Overview of the Multicam Configuration Window Introduction In the server based and web based interfaces all server settings related to each configuration file are grouped in a single window the Multicam Configuration window When the server is not running a given configuration the Multicam Configuration window allows you to define any of the configurations available in the Multicam Setup window When the server is running a given configuration the Multicam Configuration window allows you to modify the settings of the running configuration The Multicam Configuration window is organized in a similar way in both user interfaces e It consists of seven tabs e Each tab contains one or m
186. the EVS menu and launch the rebuild The process starts offline The operator can wait for the rebuild to be completed or cancel it that is to say postpone it and start the Multicam application in which case the rebuild carries on in online mode The operator can also force the disk to be reconnected by starting the rebuild process in the hardware check The process starts offline The operator can wait for the rebuild to be completed or cancel it and start the Multicam application in which case the rebuild carries on in online mode Q Note q If errors are detected during the rebuild process a message appears after the rebuild is complete to warn the operator and the raid is not considered as properly rebuilt In this state the system will keep working on 4 disks 4 1 configuration or on 5 disks 5 1 configuration If you want to run on 5 or 6 disks again you can try replacing the disk again and perform another rebuild or clear all clips If you don t need to retrieve the clips or the record trains you don t need to rebuild the RAID In this case select the Clear All Clips answer when the message with this option appears in the hardware check If you don t rebuild the RAID array or if you don t clear clips the EVS server will keep running on 4 or 5 disks only and you will see a warning message appearing every time you start or close the Multicam application Normal operation can be achieved on 4 or 5 disks but t
187. tion VS CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 Insert TC in SDI 1 or 2 fields Description Activates or deactivates the timecode insertion in the VITC in SD or in the HANC in HD when the playlist is played out on the Edit Rec play channel Values e No no timecode is inserted e Yes the following timecode is inserted Edit TC the playlist timecode based on the defined Start TC o Default the timecode selected in the D VITC field in SD or in the HANC VITC LTC fields in HD defined in Timecode Insertion Settings Default value Yes Edit TC User TC of created clips Description Specifies the TC type inserted into the User TC for the created clips Values e Edit TC e User Default value Edit TC 3 Multicam Configuration 149 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Channel Settings for Edit Rec User Interface The Channel settings allow specifying the settings related to the channel behavior in stop mode The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server based application and highlights the Channel settings area Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist Default PL 686 Edit audio Fade No Time Code Channel Serial Sony LIC Edit Tec EE Yes Serial Sony VITC Edit Te Stop Behavior PB Insert TC in SDI Yes Edit Te User TC of created clips Edit Te osD OSD on Output Yes Display sel Te Status Name TC H Pos 4 Name H Pos TC U Pos 18 Name U Pos A Apply F3
188. tor should set all necessary parameters in the Multicam Configuration window If clips are stored with certain parameters and the operator wishes to change the parameter values afterwards those clips and playlists will not change Configuration with Caution Most parameters are factory preset and should not be modified without advice of qualified EVS staff Improper values for some parameters will prevent the proper operation of the system Parameter Availability Only the parameters or parameter values valid for the given server type server chassis and active license codes are available for defining the various configurations General Comparison Between User Interfaces You can configure the EVS server using one of the three available user interfaces e Multicam Configuration window in the server based application e Multicam Configuration window in the web based interface e Technical and Operational Setup menus in an EVS Remote Panel if any The Multicam Configuration windows in the server based and web based interface are almost identical In the Remote Panel however only the most used technical settings are available in the Technical Setup menu and all operational settings are available in the Operational Setup menu 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l The following table provides an overview on the features available in each user interface Configuration Window Technical Setting
189. tup application from where you can define all configuration parameters Multicam Setup application Term used to refer equally to the server based or web based user interface used to set up and configure the EVS servers Multicam Setup window Initial Window in the server based and web based Multicam Setup application that is displayed when the EVS server is not running a given configuration yet It gives access to the configuration lines defined on the EVS server and to the commonly used maintenance tools O Operational Setup menu Menu accessible on the Remote Panel using the SHIFT D keys form the main menu It allows users to define operational parameters OSD Abbreviation for on screen display S SDTI network EVS proprietary network that allows users to view and share the content of interconnected EVS video servers XNet network is used as synonym for SDTI network Glossary a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V E Glossary Server Based Multicam Setup application Server Based application used to set up and configure the EVS servers The short form is Server Based application in this user manual This is accessible from the EVS Server itself when it has been started SLSM camera Also called Supermotion cameras These are cameras that record at a a frame rate two to three times higher than the normal frame rate of 25 fps PAL or 30 fps NTSC The two or three phases of the camera are ingested in par
190. twork Nevertheless please note that these cameras are NOT recorded on the local server they remain recorded on their respective destination servers For example in a 2IN 2OUT configuration the cameras C and D are not used and thus is possible to map up to 2 network cameras e CamAandCamB are local cameras 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 a V l Cam C and Cam D can be mapped to network cameras using respectively the Cam C and Cam D parameters Cam Mapping Description Enables or disables the cam mapping feature Values Yes No Default Values No Cam X Availability This setting is displayed for each available camera line that can be mapped to a network camera Description Specifies the network camera mapped to the corresponding local camera Values The available network camera that can be mapped Default Values none 3 9 13 Hypermotion Management Principles The hypermotion cameras can be controlled by the LSM Remote Panel The camera is linked via a RS422 or LAN PC connector to the same XT2 server as the controlling Remote Panel In setups including a hypermotion camera the following principles apply e AnXT2 server cannot control more than one hypermotion camera e The hypermotion camera is used with the classical channel configurations e Not all Multicam LSM configurations with several PGMs and several Remotes are supported within the current RS422 and channel configuration constr
191. up menu of the Remote Panel Technical Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup Base settings P1 P1 T2 X Inputs X Outputs SLSM Rec 3D X X X X Base config X X X X X X 3G Dual X X x lt Port settings P1 P1 RS422 1 X as s s KI E KTM x KI OX x x x lt Channels and control settings P1 P1 OUT1 6 IN1 6 Name Sec ctrl X X Main ctrl X X X Mode X 3 Multicam Configuration a CONFIGURATION MANUAL XT2 Server 11 02 V I Technical Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup OSD X x lt Audio settings P2 P2 Audio connectors Number of tracks X X Audio full scale X Ancillary mode X X Sample rate conv x N x x lt kN x lt Audio monitoring group P2 P2 Mon 1 4 X X Advanced audio settings Inputs P3 Advanced audio settings P4 Embedded outputs Advanced audio settings Digital P5 AES EBU outputs Advanced audio settings Analog P6 outputs Recorder settings P7 T2 X Loop recording Rec auto start Clip Capacity IN1 6 loop Timecode settings P8 T2 X LTC User X X Primary TC X X SMPTE 334M packets P8 T2 X management settings Decoding Encoding Custom 1 2 SD OUT Encoding Timecode insertion settings P9 IN Loop settings X 3 Multicam Configuration 85 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 4 2 86 Technical Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup SD OU
192. usive mode as a main controller or secondary controller can be assigned to the specified number of play channels record channels or play and record channel combinations The green cells refer to allowed assignments the red ones to banned assignments Numbers in the cells refer to the notes mentioned below the table 3 Multicam Configuration 95 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Odetics VDCP Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 F amp K F amp K LinX Main Controller 2 PGM gt 2 PGM 1 PGM 1 REC 1 REC gt 1 REC Several PGM 1 REC Several PGM Several REC Secondary Controller ow RPS meen arom M gt en RP re eee 1 PGM 1REC 1 REC Several PGM 1 REC Several PGM Several REC 1 The recorder cannot be controlled by a secondary controller in exclusive mode In these cases the recorder must be standalone or in parallel mode 2 Only with AirBox as main controller Protocol Used in Parallel Mode The table shows whether or not the given protocol used in parallel mode as a main secondary or mix controller can be assigned to the specified number of play channels record channels or play and record channel combinations The green cells refer to allowed assignments the red ones to banned assignments Numbers in the cells refer to the notes mentioned below the table Odetics DCP Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 Fak F amp K L
193. video REC1 DbiS output left right tracks 1 2 HD output format Aspect ratio Videos Anamorphic SD downconverted Anamorphic OSD Downconverted outputs Genlock Error Char OUT J4 HD Ji CUBS Disk Error OUT B J3 SD Network error gt S Aspect ratio 16 9 Clip name ame SD Edge Enh 66 z REC HD gt SD Low latency Yes A Apply F3 Basic Adv sc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration 135 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Genlock Error Description Values Disk Error Description Values Network error Description Values Clip name Description Values Default 136 Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Enables or disables the Genlock information display on the output monitor If the Genlock reference is not correct the IGkV message appears on the output monitor Yes default No Enables or disables the disk error information display on the output monitor As the server is equipped with a RAID disk array the operation can continue seamlessly even with 1 faulty disk If 1 disk is disconnected during operation the Raid message appears on all output monitors and another message appears when the operator shuts down the application to invite him to replace the disk and rebuild the RAID array Please refer to the Technical Reference manual for details on the RAID system and its maintenance Yes default No Enables or disables the network error information display on the output monito
194. ware Check Overview on the Hardware Check Purpose During the hardware check the following actions are performed e Retrieving and checking relevant information related to the various boards installed on the EVS server e Verifying the validity of the data recorded on the video disk array The hardware check is only available in the server based application Tip amp Hardware check is also used to rebuild the video and audio information after replacing a faulty disk Process The hardware check runs the same steps and checks as the server boot process 1 MTPC check 2 HCTX check 3 Video Codec check 4 Quad booting 5 GigE download 6 Disk check 7 Data loading After you have launched the hardware check by pressing H in the Multicam Setup window the system automatically starts the test process One after the other the various steps are displayed in the BOOT HCTX window The test process is completed when the HCTX board is initialized At the end of the hardware check the hardware revisions information is displayed The information is logged in the bootwins log 37 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Disk Errors and Disconnection Disconnection When one disk of the video raid array has sustained errors Multicam automatically disconnects that disk and uses the parity disk to rebuild the missing data and provide the video and audio data blocks to the application The operator can thus co
195. way The audio outputs are in dolby embedded format By default an audio mono channel of the A V material stored the EVS server is sent to the corresponding embedded channel of the play channel In this example this is the case for mono channels from 3 to 8 For mono channels 1 and 2 the default mapping has been changed as follows The audio mono channel 1 of the A V material is sent to the mono channel 2 of the play channel and this for all play channels The audio mono channel 2 of the A V material is sent to the mono channel 1 of the play channel and this for all play channels Advanced audio settings Embedded outputs gt OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OuUT4 PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 Default Mapping for Audio Inputs and Outputs Introduction The tables below present the channel mapping for audio inputs and outputs in the following configuration e XT26U chassis e Maximum number of recorders or players See section General Information on Supported Configurations on page 55 e Audio hardware configuration 4 DB15 Analog 16 BNC Digital In configurations with less recorders or players the irrelevant rows or columns should be disregarded 3 Multicam Configuration 111 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 Audio Embedded Inputs By default the audio embedded mono channels from the source material are mapped as shown in the table below onto the A V material stored on the EVS server The table shows the
196. y modes are consequently available e Basic mode e Advanced mode Selecting the basic mode will hide settings on some pages or completely hide other pages To change the display mode in the server based application press F3 To change the display mode in the web based interface click on the display mode label pasemos Averes nos ee OF i 3 Multicam Configuration 47 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 User Interfaces Server Based User Interface The following screenshot presents the 1S tab and 1St page of the Multicam Configuration window in the server based application shown in advanced mode e The title bar displays the selected configuration and specifies whether the configuration has been launched running or not not running e The selected tab is highlighted in pink The current page and number of pages in the tab are specified in the top right comer e The display mode basic or advanced is specified in the top right corner CONFIGURATION 1 SPOTBOX IPDP 2REC 4 PLAY NOT RUNNING 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 1 1 Advanced Mode Video and reference Field rate 56 06Hz2 Resolution 1686i Codec Mjpeg EUS CHD gt Bitrate Mbps 166 Horizontal Res 966 pixels LTC Timecode 14 21 58 68 OK Sync PC Time to TC Yes 66h1i5 Genlock Blackburst OK Studio Phase definition SD 5 Half Pixel 37ns 12000 gt 15000 gt HD to SD SDI a Half Pixel 13 5ns 1000
197. y network Confirm delete clips playlists Keywords Keyword files 9 Keyword mode i Push Push Target Push Target 1 Push Target 2 Push Mode Push Receive page 12345678 2 6 Audio Audio slow motion No Lipsync value lt ms 66 666 Aux track output Pru ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Mono per group Description Defines how many audio mono channels are associated to each of both audio tracks of a timeline Values The following values are possible depending on the value defined for the Number of tracks setting in the Channels tab tracks Possible values 4 2 8 4 default 2 6 6 2 16 8 q Note L The 2 6 feature is particularly useful when working in Dolby audio to assign a timeline track to the stereo pair and the other track to the Dolby 5 1 audio 3 Multicam Configuration 183 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Issue 11 02 A July 2013 3 9 7 184 Protection Settings User Interface The Protection settings aim at protecting clips stored on the EVS server from deletion These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mode on page 3 on the server based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel 5 1 The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Protection settin

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