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1. 00 0000 e cece eeeeeeee 222 3 9 11 EVS Controller Settings 0 000000022 cece cece cee cece cece eee 224 3 9 12 Cam Mapping Settings 02222 e cece cece cece ee 231 3 9 13 Hypermotion Management 220 2002022 e cece cece cece eee es 232 3 9 14 Hypermotion Controller Settings 0 00000 0022s 234 3 9 15 Special Effects Settings 0000 0000 eee cece eee ee 236 GLOSSARY ooo 241 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 VI Table of Contents XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual What s New What s New The changes linked to new features in version 11 1 are listed in the table below In the configuration manual the icon re has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features Click the section number in the table to jump directly to the corresponding section Section Description 2 2 5 Import and export of configuration lines now supported from and to a local drive folder on the EVS server Slight changes in the Import and Export windows Support of 3G SLSM 2 phase cameras General principles Supported configurations SLSM Rec setting Support of 6 and 10 phase cameras General principles Supported configurations SLSM Rec setting Some slight changes unrelated to new features have been brought to the Configuration manual and are not detailed in this section VII EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Vill
2. Setting Name Basic amp Advanced Multiviewer Settings Audio Monitoring from video Audio Monitoring left right tracks s Downconverted Outputs Settings 3 Multicam Configuration 158 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 6 2 159 Technical Setup Setting Name Basic amp Advanced Multiviewer Settings Introduction 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 Note a 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 Let XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY Pore RUNNIN ANIN NETWORK PROT OCO 5 GP D 1 1 Basic Mode Multiviewer Layout 64442 Audio Monitoring from video REC1 DbiS output RGB left right tracks 1 2 HD output format 108 i Aspect ratio Videos Anamorphic SD downconverted Anamorphic OSD Downconverted outputs Genlock Error gt S Char OUT J4 HD J1 CUBS Disk Error OUT B J3 SD Network error gt S Aspect ratio 16 9 Clip name ne SD Edge Enh 66 z REC HD gt SD Low latency Yes Change page 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 1
3. Configuration Manual Version 11 01 November 2012 Production amp Playout Server XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Copyright EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Copyright 2011 2012 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 tv 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 tv 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 tv downloadcenter EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012
4. OUT2 PGM2 PGM2 EUS Remote OUT3 PGM3 PGM3 EUS Remote PGM4 PGM4 EUS Remote REC1 REC1i EUS Remote REC2 REC2 EUS Remote ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Name Description User defined name for play or record channel This name will be used for the OSD and in the PDirector application suite The name can contain maximum 24 characters 3 Multicam Configuration 114 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Main ctrl Main Controller Values Name of the main device controller allowed to control the given play or record channel For a controller 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 116 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 Sec ctrl Secondary Controller Values Mode Description Values M85 Multia Configuration Name of the main device controller allowed to control the given play or record channel For a controller to be available in the list of values it must first be assigned to an RS
5. The Gigabit and SDTI Gigabit values are not available if the EVS server does not have a GigE board 220 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 the PUSH function lt network system name and number gt are listed and can be assigned for targets belonging to the SDTI network 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 Push Mode Description Specifies how the clips should be sent using the PUSH function that is to say with or without the original guardbands Values 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 Long The clips are sent from the Protect IN to the Protect OUT
6. XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERATION 8 9 Advanced Mode imecode settings LTC User Primary TC HANC VITC LTC HANC VITC LTC PGM3 No No No custom 5D OUT Encoding ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 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 C0 gt DF Those DIDs are saved and restored on the output channels on their original lines The other DIDs are not saved 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 Encoding Description Enables disables the encoding of the SMPTE 334M data onto each play channel in HD 3 Multicam Configuration 150 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A
7. e inthe server based and web based interfaces e inthe Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel Technical Setup GPI Settings T6 1 to T6 6 TTL GPIs set as GPIs Setting Name Basic amp Advanced Channel Device T6 2 to T6 3 moo rws o i eT Tally Settings 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 8 2 GPI Settings Introduction The GPI Settings allow specifying the settings related to the GPI inputs and outputs features 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 GPI tab in the server based application and highlights the GPI Settings area SM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING OTOCO 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 RMT 1 OUT Function Advance Pulse duratiion Disable Disable isable D ble isable D le isable Disable D D D Di ise RONEK BH BION AWNHKS A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi He lp Note a Ifthe TTL GPls 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 th
8. hyperm R3 hyperm R4 hyperm hyperm hyperm R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 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 t 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 gt 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 9 14 Hypermotion Controller Settings Introduction 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 vali
9. CAM E and CAMF Record key Description Changes the function of the RECORD key on the Remote Panel as described below Values The following values are possible e Start REC Live Pressing the RECORD key starts the record process and switches to LIVE mode Live Pressing the RECORD key only switches to last recorded picture but the record is not restarted if it has been previously stopped by the operator Default value Start REC Live 227 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Pointing device Description 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 Default value Tablet VGA amp Remote sync Description Values 3 Multicam Configuration Specifies whether and how the current clips machine page and bank of VGA screens and Remote Panel must be synchronized 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
10. DNxHD up to 100 Mbps o Apple ProRes up to 102 Mbps 3 Multicam Configuration 64 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 2 4 65 SLSM Configurations Introduction SLSM Principles This section details the available multi phase SLSM configurations on XT3 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 In 3G SLSM configurations a supermotion recorder of a two phase camera corresponds to one logical channel and is cabled on the primary link of a codec module It however uses both primary and secondary links of that codec module on the V3X board In U Motion configurations an ultramotion recorder of a six or ten phase camera accounts for one logical channel but corresponds respectively to six to ten physical channels Overview on Configurations The tables below show the available SLSM and U Motion configurations with an XT3 6U server and XT3 4U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled The 2R CM configurations presented at the end of the tables make use of the secondary link of the codec module of a record channel as an independent recorder See also the section Channel Assignment in 2R CM Configurations on page 58 Note a Specific SLSM configurations for 1080p and 3D dual link and 3G configurations are presented in the section 3D 1080p SLSM Conf
11. Description Specifies whether the VarlD has a fixed length of 8 bytes ora variable length of 32 bytes Values e 8 fixed length e 32 variable length Format Specifies whether the VarlD 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 This 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 1 to 29 the servers available on XNet e forall XNet servers 3 Multicam Configuration 184 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 8 3 8 1 185 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
12. SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J J J J J J 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 p J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 F J4 i J3 F J4 J3 i Available SLSM 3x Configurations The table below shows the available SLSM 3 Phase configurations in SD HD with an XT3 6U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 OUT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 REC SLSM 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 3 Multicam Configuration 76 Issue 11 01 A EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Peed 2R CM Configurations Example 1XxSLSM 3PH 2REC 1PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1XxSLSM 3PH 2REC 1PLAY MIX need to be cabled as shown below CODEC 1 CODEC 2 CODEC 3 CODEC 4 CODEC 5 CODEC 6 Example 1XxSLSM 3PH 3 REC 2 PLAY MIX 2R CM The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1XxSLSM 3PH 3 REC 2 PLAY MIX in 2R CM mode need to be cabled as shown below CODEC 1 CODEC 2 CODEC 3 CODEC 4 CODEC 5 CODEC 6 3 Multicam Configuration 77 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Ss Available U Motion 6 Phase Configurations The tabl
13. XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS aaao aaao ccccececececccceceees III WHAT S NEW aaan ccc ccc eee ccc cece cececececcccecececesteseeees Vil 1 INTRODUCTION aaao oc cc ch cages eee naonana 1202020111110 1 1 1 Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers 2222200 1 1 2 Introduction to the Manual 0 00 0 2 cece eee cece cece cece ceeeeeeeeeees 3 1 3 Starting the EVS Server 2 2 0 0 c cece eeeeeeeee 4 1 4 Accessing the Web Based Interface _ 2 202222222 5 2 MULTICAM SETUP aaao oaaao c ccc cece ce ccecececeee 6 2 1 Overview of User Interfaces 222222222002 6 2 1 1 Overview of the Setup Areas 2 2 2 0 0 0 cece cece ccc ccccccccceeeeees 6 2 1 2 Navigability and Commands 2000 02 cece eee cece eeceeeee 9 2 2 Configuration Lines 1 2 2 2 0000000 0000000000000000 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 2 2 1 Chapter Contents 2 00 022 202 e cece ce eceeccccceccceeeeees 11 2 2 2 Launching a Configuration 0 0 000 c eee eee cece cece cee eeeee 12 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 2 3 Editing a Configuration 0 000 22000 cece cece cece eeece eee eeee 13 2 2 4 Renaming Configuration Lines 0 000000000000 eee eee 2 2 5 Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines 2 2 6 Changing the Position of Configuration Lines 22 222 20 2 2 7
14. 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 audio embedded outputs audio digital outputs AES EBU audio analog outputs Note 4 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 130 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 o
15. or selecting a new page or bank on one side will be automatically reflected on the other 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 228 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Call channel VGA Description Enables or disables the Call Channel function on the VGA Clip screen This function allows the operator to select on which PGM channel the clips called from the keyboard tablet and VGA should be loaded 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 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 Video only Only the video signal of PGM1 is recorded back into CAM A input T
16. our 3B CHAR OUT OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD m Oo P amp T Available 2R CM Configurations IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link REC PLAY Example 6REC 1PLAY 2R CM The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels ina 6REC 1PLAY 2R CM configuration need to be cabled as shown below OUT 1 IN3 OUT 2 PLAY REC 3 1 3 J8 J7 J8 J7 Er IN 4B 5 IN 3B 5 4 IN 2B u IN 1B w CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD v1 i REC is 6 J CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR out f our 3B CHAR our f OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 E J3 p J4 E J3 i J4 E J3 E J4 E J3 E 3 Multicam Configuration 60 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 61 XT3 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 TRECEREA Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 CODEC ean eens ODEC 4 amu 6 OUT 1 IN5 OUT 2 IN4 IN3 OUT 4 IN2 OUT5 IN 1 OUT6 Ta ie REC amp REC 2 1 J8 J7 J8 J7 IN 6
17. single cable to connect your camera to both physical channels of a codec module primary and secondary link at a time 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual nem 3G SLSM 2x 3x Configurations The 3G SLSM 2x 3x configurations are valid with all HD codecs natively supported by the EVS server in the following conditions e The license code 110 Super Motion is valid e The base configuration is Multicam LSM The parameter 3G Dual is set to No The resolution must be HD 720p or 1080i Note The 3G SLSM configurations are managed via the SLSM REC setting and not via the 3G Dual setting As the EVS server is operated in HD this allows the connection of both a standard HD camera and a 3G SLSM camera at the same time Ss U Motion 6x 10x Configurations The U Motion 6x 10x configurations are available when the following conditions are fulfilled The license code 25 SLSM 6x 10x or 26 SLSM 6x 10x only is valid e The base configuration is Multicam LSM e The resolution must be HD 720p or 1080i The codec used must be one of the following o MJpeg up to 110 Mbps
18. 2 J 2 2 2 2 2 J 2 2 J 2r Sa liacr f Q N oN N N o n alas N 5 i T 5 5 S Ge lt N N ico N lt N 5 oO Oo E w N N N mM N N N N N oy Issue 11 01 A EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Example 2xSLSM 2PH 2 REC 2 PLAY MIX 2R CM The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 2xSLSM 2PH 2REC 2PLAY MIX in 2R CM mode need to be cabled as shown below CODEC 1 CODEC 2 CODEC 3 CODEC 4 CODEC 5 CODEC 6 REC 2 1 Example 3xSLSM 2PH 2 PLAY MIX 2R CM The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 3xSLSM 2PH 2 PLAY MIX in 2R CM mode need to be cabled as shown below CODEC 1 CODEC 2 CODEC 3 CODEC 4 CODEC 5 CODEC 6 3 Multicam Configuration 73 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Ss Available 3G SLSM 2x Configurations The table below shows the available 3G SLSM 2 Phase configurations in HD with an XT3 6U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled IN6 OUT1 IN5 0UT2 IN4 OUT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 REC Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim SLEIN eee Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 3 Multicam Configuration 74 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 IN6 OUT1 IN5 0UT2 mec Prim SLSM REC PLAY Link Prim Sec Link Link
19. 3 1 OVENVIOW ssc ne neil b ee Shea ooh ca ned a A ans as oleae 90 3 3 2 Video and Reference 000 20 e cece eeeeeeeeees 91 3 3 3 Phase Definition Settings 0 0000 02222 e cece e cece eee 101 3 3 4 Interpolation Settings 0 00002 c cece eee eee cece cece cece cece 103 3 3 5 PC LAN Settings 2 08 scneise ae eee eh eee E 104 3 4 Channels Tab sce Mes eet oa eat ats loka a pod halen tee alae ch ea dutta 106 3 4 12 OVEN eW pec ce eS ee ee i ee esha 106 3 4 25 ChannelS gt 2 9 nies gags veg Adee etae ans 4503 108 3 4 3 AUGIO 2 22028 350k bo i Medex eed katte a dew eee EE 127 3 4 4 Timecode and Data Insertion 02222222 e eee e eee 144 3 5 Network Tab 2 22 22 22 i c eee cece E cece ccc cceeeeeeeeeeceeees 152 3 5 13s OVEIVIGWS 208 none dece cients teal al oul ba devo a Sete unn REAA EESE 152 3 5 2 gt SDAVSONINGS 82054 htc a whee bens e aE ESEI 153 3 5 3 Gigabit Ethernet Settings 2 0 0 e cece eee eeeeeeeees 156 3 6 Monitoring Tabs t0f22 8 Sos el Lede Sls Stns BS et RO hae 158 3621s OVENWIEW cucn coho Git cuted ase ola a nd eng lah a UNC dhe 158 3 6 2 Multiviewer Settings 1 0 0 0 000002 c cece eee cee cece eee ce cece cece 159 36 3 OSD SettingS s 223 5 sod hi eee to eee 162 3 6 4 Downconverted Outputs Settings 000000 0022222 e eee e cece 164 3 7 Protocol lab a cea Sagcluse a oe Biased Os Oboes E eek ees 167 3 FAs OVEMIOW 25 222 o2 6o 5005 seth
20. A 165 Char OUT J4 Description Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J4 connector Ee Default value System dependent Char OUT J1 Description Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J1 connector OUT B J3 Specifies the output type generated on the J3 connector oe Default value System dependent Aspect ratio AN Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows to be taken into account Defines the frame ratio Values Default value 4 3 L Box 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual SD Edge Enh Description Defines the edge enhancer strength used when generating the SD downconverted output video Values 0 to 100 Default value 8d REC HD gt SD Low latency Description 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 3 Multicam Configuration 166 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 7 3 7 1 167 Protocol Tab Overview Protocol Tab The Protocol tab consists of 3 pages 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
21. A 237 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 SERUER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI Special effects Paint target transition 66s65fr Set colour for Wipe Split Colour White Custom 240 Custom U 128 Custom UV 128 Split screen tracking No Paint target OSD mon SD Offside line No External offside No IP address 192 168 010 058 Default tool Offside Auto mark No 6 6 Basic Mode ALT A Apply F3 Sasic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Paint target transition Availability This setting is available with a valid license code 114 or 115 a 8 bit codec and a compatible base configuration Description Defines the duration and so the speed of the apparition of an incrustation in Painting and Target Tracking modes Values 00s01fr to 05s00fr Default value O0sO5fr Set colour for Availability This setting is available with a valid license code 113 anda compatible base configuration Description 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 Default value Wipe Split 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Colour Availability This setting and the three related custom settings below are available with a vali
22. A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 199 DB Adjust Adjusts the value of the displayed audio meters Values From 83 2 to 0 0 dB with a variable increments larger in low values and smaller with increasing values Defauttvawe Ca Style Specifies the style of the audio meters Light Bars Glowing Boxes Dark Boxes Light Boxes Dark Bars Default value Light Bars Thickness Specifies the thickness of the audio meters Thin Medium Thick 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 9 4 Clips Settings Introduction 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 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 Pre
23. 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 eaves window CONFIGURATION 1 ADL J 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MO TTORING 5 Pk 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 To enable changes in configuration parameters 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 24 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 2 3 4 25 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 Inthe 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 p
24. Commands Issue 11 01 A The following table presents the commands to edit a setting in the Setup menus of the Remote Panel Command description Selecting a setting in a section Modifying the setting value Validating the modification to a setting value Restoring the default value for the selected setting Restoring the default values on the entire Setup menu Validating the changes in the Setup menu to answer to the message when you try to leave the menu Cancelling the changes in the Setup menu to answer to the message when you try to leave the menu Staying in the Setup menu to answer to the message when you try to leave the menu Command key F_ key corresponding to the requested setting Turn the jog wheel ENTER CLEAR F_key corresponding to the requested setting CLEAR F0 CLEAR ENTER 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 2 3 2 1 Supported Configurations General Information on Supported Configurations Overview on Supported Configuration Types An XT3 server equipped with V3X boards supports the following configurations types e standard SD HD configurations standard SD HD 2R CM1 configurations using secondary links for independent recorders e SLSMSD HD configurations e SLSM SD HD 2R CM configurations e 3D 1080p configurations e SLSM 3D 1080p configurations Note The feature Mix on one channel is available on all SD
25. Copying Pasting and Deleting Configuration Lines 20 Server Parameters 0 000002 cece cece ccc cece cece cece eee eeeseeeeeeeees 22 2 3 1 Chapter Contents 00 2222200 cc cece cece cc ccceeeeees 22 2 3 2 Assigning a Server Facility Name 20 2222000 2 ee eee ee 22 2 3 3 Activating and Deactivating the Password Protection 23 2 3 4 Setting the Server LAN PC Address 00 02ceeeeee eee ee 25 2 3 5 Setting the Server Date and Time 22200 2 cece eee eee ee 26 2 3 6 Setting the Default Output To VGA Video 2 2 2222002222 eee 28 2 3 7 Configuring Server Raids 000 000 000 c eee 28 Licenses and Maintenance 2 20 2220 222 cc cece cence eee e eee eeees 30 2 4 1 Overview on Options Codes Management 2 200eeeeeeee es 30 2 4 2 Options Codes Management Window 22220000 ee eee 31 2 4 3 Entering and Removing License Codes 0 2 eee ce eee 34 Server Maintenance 2 2 e cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeees 36 2 5 1 Chapter Contents _ 02 022220 c ccc cece cece eee cceeeeeeee 36 2 5 2 Rebooting the EVS Server o oo eee cece e cece eee 37 2 5 3 Hardware Check 2 000 222 occ cece eee e cece cece ec eceececeeeeeeeeees 37 2 5 4 Clearing Video Disks 0 000 0 e cece ee eeeeeee 41 2 5 5 Calibrating a Touch Screen 0 00 ee
26. E3 01 401 501 Mono2 E1 02 E3 02 402 5 02 Mono3 E1 03 E303 4 03 5 03 Monod E1 04 E3 04 404 5 04 Monos E1 05 E305 E405 5 05 Mono6 E1 06 E3 06 4 06 E5 06 E1 07 E3 07 407 5 07 E1 08 E3 08 Monod E1 09 E3 09 4 09 5 09 Mono10 E1 10 E3 10 E410 E5 10 Mono11 E1 11 E3 11 E4 11 E5 11 Mono12 E1 12 E3 12 Mono13 Mono14 Mono15 Mono16 E4 08 E5 08 E4 12 E5 12 E1 13 E2 13 E3 13 E4 13 E5 13 E1 14 E2 14 E3 14 E4 14 E5 14 E1 15 E2 15 E3 15 E4 15 E5 15 E1 16 E2 16 E3 16 E4 16 E5 16 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration 138 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A The table shows the maximum number of players and the audio configuration with 8 tracks mono channels OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUTS5 Mono7 D07 D15 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 connecto
27. Edit Rec feature refer to the Edit Rec manual 3 Multicam Configuration 172 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 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 E
28. Enter xecut F8 Edit line TRI L Delete line The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the web based interface EVs Multicam Software Configuration SPOTBOX POP 2REC 4 PLAY LSM 1REC IPLAY LSM 1REC PLAY LSM 2REC PLAY LSM 2REC 4PLAY LSM SREC 1PLAY LSM REC PLAY LSM SREC SPLAY LSM 4REC 2PLAY SLSM IPLAY SLSM PLAY SLSMHIREC PLAY SULSM 2REC 1PLAY tims oh Mpeg EVS HD 100Mbps 10801 50 00Hz Muticam LSM 2in 4out 4 Monos SON 1 XT2_ADL Server Mutsetup is running Last refresh on 2011 09 23 09 49 42 E 7 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Description of the Areas The table below describes the various parts of Multicam Setup window Name of area Description 1 Title bar The title bar displays the following information Multicam version server facility name if any chassis type server serial number Configuration Lines 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 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 See section Configuration Lines on page 11 for mo
29. 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 Activate or deactivate the tally function Add Clip to PL Description Selects the LSM ID of the playlist to which the tally clips will be added Clips guardbands Specifies the guardbands length of the tally clips in seconds 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 9 3 9 1 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 inthe Operational Setup menu of the Remote Panel OSD Settings Operational Setup Setting Name OSD settings 3 Multicam Configuration 192 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Clips Settings Operational Setup Setting Name Clips settings Au
30. Multicam Configuration on page 44 to edit the configuration parameters 2 When the configuration is defined for the given line click Apply to validate and then Quit to come back to the Setup window 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 2 4 2 Multicam Setup Invalid Configuration Invalid configuration lines are easily detected in the server based application e 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 Config XSense or Config XSense 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 Renaming Configuration Lines Introduction When the EVS server is delivered default names are assigned to the configuration lines 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
31. November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 151 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 151 for more information Customizing the Decoding of SMPTE Data Upon request it is possible to customize the decoding of the SMPTE 334M data If you wish to keep uncompressed 8 bit data in the VANC data space you can select two lines Lo and Ly 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 Np 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 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 151 for more information 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 p
32. November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 39 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 in the Shift F5 screen or in the EVS RAID configuration menu Enter Continue 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 3SE10H1JI 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 remai
33. Odetics F amp K aera eS Se Ee ES a ee 3 Multicam Configuration 120 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Secondary gt Primary v AVSP VDCP Odetics F amp K VDCP F amp K 121 Parallel mode REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on record channels Odetics VDCP Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 LinX F amp K F amp K Recorder Settings Introduction 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 5 x loop OUT3 No OUT4 No LT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Loop Recording Desc
34. Panel versus on the V3X Board With 3D 1080p configurations a clear distinction should be made between e the number of physical channels connected to the BNC connectors of a codec module on the rear panel AND e the links used on the corresponding codec module COD A or COD B of the V3X board The number of physical channels connected to the rear panel of the EVS server depends on the interface used Both connectors of a codec module for example IN1 and IN1B in REC are connected with a Dual Link interface Only the primary connector of the codec module is connected for example IN1 in REC with a 3G interface Both primary and secondary links of the codec module COD A or COD B on the V3X board are used whatever the interface used for the connection to the rear panel Dual Link or 3G 3D 1080p Standard Configurations Assignment Principles The following rules on connector assignments on the rear panel apply to 3D or 1080p configurations e For 3D or 1080p in Dual Link the primary link of a codec module is used for the first connector and the secondary link for the same codec module is used for the second connector For 3D or 1080p in 3G single link the primary link of the codec module is used for the single connector However both primary and secondary links of a codec module of the V3X board are used 3 Multicam Configuration 80 81 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Wa
35. Sec Link Link IN4 0UT3 Prim Sec Link Issue 11 01 A IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 Prim Link Prim Sec Link Link Prim Sec Link Link Example 1x3GSLSM 2PH 2 REC 2 PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3G SLSM configuration with 1x3G SLSM 2PH 2REC 2PLAY MIX need to be cabled as shown below IN6 OUT 1 IN5 OUT 2 IN4 OUT 3 IN3 IN 6B w IN 5B u IN 4B u our 3B E IN 3B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR out f our 1B SD HD CHAR our SD HD our 2B CHAR our CHAR our SD HD SD HD J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 i 75 ouT5 IN 1 as our 5B OUT 6 OUT 6B IN 2 REC 1 1 2 3G 9 IN 2B 5 CHAR SD J1 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 O C f OUT 4B CHAR out CHAR OUT SD HD SD HD J3 i J4 i J3 5 J4 i J3 i 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Example 2x3GSLSM 2PH 2 REC 2 PLAY MIX 2R CM The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 2x3G SLSM 2PH 2REC 2PLAY MIX in 2R CM mode need to be cabled as shown below ieee C ODE C 4 eee ees CODEC Simmel 3 IN6 OUT 1 IN5 OUT 2 IN4 OUT 3 IN3 OUT 4 IN 2 OUT5 IN 1 OUT6 PLAY PLAY REC REC REC 2 REC 1 1 2 4 3 1 2 3G 1 2 3G J7 J7 J7 J8 J37 J8 J7 J8 J8 J8 J8 J7 IN 6B 5 IN 5B 5 IN 4B 5 IN 3B 5 IN 2B 5 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR
36. Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec SSA J eaP Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link DE a pee ai ae a 3 Multicam Configuration 82 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec ZREC PLAY Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link e a ae a 83 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Example 3D 1080p Dual Link 3REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link configuration 3REC 1PLAY need to be cabled as shown below CODEC 1 CODEC 2 CODEC 3 CODEC 4 CODEC 5 CODEC 6 yor yy ey ee en en N J8 J8 J8 J8 J8 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 REC REC 3B 2B CHAR OUT SD HD Note In an equivalent configuration with a single link 3G interface only the J8 connectors are cabled However the primary and secondary links on the codec module of the V3X board are both used 3 Multicam Configuration 84 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 2 7 85 3D 1080p SLSM Configurations Assignment Principles The combination of 3D or 1080p standards and SLSM configurations associates the individual rules for connector assignments on the rear panel For
37. Subnet mask e Default gateway Monitoring tab One setting in the Downconverted Outputs area e Aspect ratio 3 Multicam Configuration 52 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 1 4 53 Overview on 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 4st page 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 Note 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
38. USB key or on the local drive folder C LSMCE DATA SETUP USER ora subfolder Spothox 4IN 40UT Select where new folder is created CNLSMCEN DATANSETUPNUSER NewADL 121624 Spothox 4IN 40UT An AWNE OWS hwonwe 1 a oe ee ieee es See peh peb pub eh junh junh jaah Select lines to export and SESS OTE ENTER Export 2 If requested change the name of the folder the configuration lines will be exported to 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 To change the export folder name type the requested name You can do this any time in the procedure 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 selected 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 2 Multicam Setup 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 SE
39. a frame rate from 2 to 3 times higher than a standard camera The Ultramotion cameras are six to ten phase cameras that record the incoming feeds at a frame rate from 6 to 10 times higher than a standard camera The Hypermotion cameras should clearly be distinguished from the supermotion and ultramotion cameras in two respects The A V material from the supermotion and ultramotion 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 The A V material from supermotion and ultramotion 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 232 for more information on the configuration related to hypermotion cameras Introduction The feeds from supermotion and ultramotion 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 primary or secondary link a three phase camera will use three physical record channels and so on For supermotion two phase cameras you can use a 3G SDI connection
40. 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 Audio Monitoring Mon 1 Mon 4 Description Specifies the source of the audio signal that will be sent to each of the four audio monitoring connectors numbered from left to right on the backplane 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 O0UT1 01 for Mon 1 means that the audio signal of the 1St 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 OUT1 01 to OUT1 04 are respectively assigned to the Mon 1 to Mon 4 connectors 129 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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
41. button Default XFile Hypermotion and Cam Mapping Settings Operational Setting Name Setup Cam Mapping settings Authorize cam mapping i Hypermotion settings Hypermotion Recorder Remote mode Protocol a Ase Ss X J ee foi ae Ea SS a fas La Ree a x et _ _ _ eae Dial Speed 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Special Effects Settings Operational Setting Name Setup Special Effects settings Pain target transition 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 a ne pimen SE i e s o O e i i o X ee e i i i i ee e i i y i e X Biivachic iia Cake BE pori n BESE rain OC e i i i Ei e i a i C e i i 3 9 2 OSD Settings Introduction The OSD settings allow users to specify which and how the information will 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 1 3 Multicam Configuration 196 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A The following screenshot presents page 1 of the Network tab in the server based application where the OSD settings are available an
42. hs Meee tec acento dads a san 167 3 7 2 RS422 Protocols Settings 0000 000 eee ee eee ee ee 169 3 7 3 Clip Td ntifiers A 002 alec EN iS 170 3 7 4 Sony BVW Settings 00 02 cece cece cece ee eeeeee eee 171 SOJ AECIR OC 2006 05 aeda e nln neo Sab ludec cone veer US 172 3 7 6 RS422VarlD Settings 0 000 00000 ee eee 181 Table of Contents XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Table of Contents 3 855 GRIN AD ees ot ete e E detec oee seedy 185 3 8 1 Overview 22 02 c cence cece c cece ee eeeeecceeeeeeees 185 3 8 2 GPI Settings 0 00000 ccc cece ccc cece cece ceceeeeeeeeees 186 3 8 3 Tally Settings 0000 000 eee cece eee eeeeeeee 190 3 9 Operation TaD sse abuse ss cael bleeds ackedcctad Mebeu dees i d 192 3 9 1 QVEIVIGW s sess eers asr ut es oe enc cavcs Redelecbudoteteeys 192 3 9 2 OSD Settings 00000000000000000 0000000000000000 100001 aoaaa 196 3 9 3 Audio Meters OSD Settings 0 000 000 eee ee eee eee 198 3 9 4 Clips Settings 2 0 0 0 cece cece eee e cece eee eeeeeeeeees 200 3 9 5 Playlist Settings 000000 00 eee cece eeeeeeee 207 3 9 6 Timeline Settings 222 c cece eee eeeeee eee 213 3 9 7 Protection Settings 0 0 2 22 eee ee eee ee eee cece eeee eee 214 3 9 8 Keywords Settings 0 0000 0c eee cece cece eeeeees 217 3 9 9 Push Settings 000000 0c eee cece cece eee e eee ceecececeeees 219 3 9 10 Audio Settings
43. i gt bration D lt e gt fault to UGA Reboot Enable password for technical settings S t 0 um r er i Mjpeg H 166Mbps Gen lock Spothox 4in 4out 4 Monos TC 14 2 716 OK SDTI 1 XT2_ADL Server LAN PC 1 1 20 24 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 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 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 1580 gt 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 Simplification of the User Interface The user interface has been simplified 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
44. is performed to the IN point of the first clip of the playlist Previous sends acommand to go to the previous clip of a playlist on the selected channel 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 Tally activates or deactivates the on air flag on the selected channel This GPI is only used by IPDirector Mark IN sets an IN point on the corresponding record channel Mark OUT sets an OUT point on the corresponding record channel 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 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 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 None no value is defined 188 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A GPIls 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 inpu
45. 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 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 106 Interpolation Vertical interp Ho Four Lines No PC Lan IP Address 661 661 620 624 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 604 000 Default Gatewa 192 168 023 001 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Aduvanced Esc Quit FPgUp 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 bandwidt
46. 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 118 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics pp3s Odelles VDCP Linx gt 2PGM 1 REC F amp K gt 1REC 1 PGM 1REC Several PGM 1REC 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 condary gt Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 EditRec Linx Odetics VDCP Primary v F amp K F amp K AVSP VDCP Odetics F amp K VDCP F amp K 119 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Exclusive mode REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on record channels Secondary gt concaryY Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 EditRec Linx Odetics DCP Primary v F amp K AVSP VDCP Odetics F amp K VDCP F amp K EN Parallel mode Play Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on play channels Secondary gt concer gt Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 Linx Cuetics VDCP Primary v F amp K AVSP
47. tab in the server based application and highlights the Sony BVW settings area Q Advanced Mode RS422 Protocols Id Type Sony BUW FFW REW speed Use guardband List Remote CAM SONY Parallel Status Yes Specifies the speed used by the protocol for forward and rewind operations 2 to 50 times the normal speed 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 7 5 Use guardband Makes the OUT guardband available to the protocol Values e Yes meaning that the protocol has access to the IN and OUT guardbands e No meaning that the protocol has only access to the IN guardband 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 SONY Parallel Status Description Activates the Sony serial connection status reporting when several controllers are used in parallel mode 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
48. 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 Time 07 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 3 6 2 3 7 2 Multicam Setup 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 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 Note When a configuration has been launched you can still switch from one mode to the other with ALT BACKSPACE How to Change the
49. 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 now be performed and will be taken into account while the server is running Clarification of Audio Configurations The audio configurations are more open and more easily configurable as it is possible to e modify the audio parameters while the server is running e configure individual outputs for Embedded Digital and Analog audio e configure audio monitoring settings directly from the Remote Control panel Configuration Available from Server Web and Remote Panel You can configure the EVS server using one of the three available tools 2 1 Introduction XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 1 2 1 Introduction 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 The Remote Panel now includes o 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 Setup Window Configuratio
50. value is used Note a 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 182 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A VarlD Configuration File The VarlD parameters are defined in a configuration file This file named varid ini is located inthe C LSMCE DATA directory The file has the following syntax 1 A A A eZ 2 RETER EAI VARID settings Parameter values and default Unigqueness Local or Global Length 32 or 8 Format ASCII or Binary Visibility 1 29 default empty is converted to local XT Net number 7 for all XNet F Uniqueness Local Length 32 Format ASCII 1 A A A 2 Uniqueness Description Specifies whether the VarlD will be unique at the XNet network level or at the EVS server level This parameter is valid with VDCP AVSP and LinX protocols Values e Global the VarlD is unique at the XNet network level e Local the VarlD is unique at the EVS server level 183 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Length
51. 0 default default 1372 1372 1440 1440 1440 1536 1536 1536 1600 1600 1600 1920 1920 1920 avio avip AVD Apple DNxHD DNxHD PN HD Apple Apple Apple ProRes 10 bit ProRes ProRes ProRes 120 185 422 HQ 422LT 422 422 H Mbps Mops Wee Q 10 bit Mbps Bitrate 1 145 146 220 146 220 102 145 220 220 Mbps Default 145 220 220 102 145 220 220 bitrate Horizontal 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 Resolution 3 Multicam Configuration 98 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p 50 Hz HD HD MJPEG MJPEG EVS Standard 10 8 HD MPEG2 1D Y 1 ad ce AVC Intra Intra HD Bitrate 20 360 20 360 20 360 100 100 Mbps Default 1 100 100 bitrate 768 d Resolution 1024 1024 1024 1280 1280 1280 default AVID AVID AVID DNxHD Apple Apple Apple DNxHD DNxHD 120 185 10 bit ProRes ProRes ProRes Mb Mb 185 422LT 422 422 HQ p3 kS Mbps Bitrate 1 120 121 185 121 185 85 120 185 185 Mbps Default 120 185 185 85 120 185 185 bitrate Horizontal 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 Resolution 0 100 6 7 768 default default ProRes 422 HQ 10 bit 99 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual i Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p 59 94 Hz HD HD MJPEG MJPEG EVS Standard Bitrate 20 360 20 360 20 360 Mbps 100 Default HD MPEG2 sae AVC Intra Intra 100 bitrat
52. 01 Configuration Manual Field Rate Description Field frequency used Hz Both field rate and resolution give the video standard Values 50 00 Hz PAL default 59 94 Hz NTSC 59 94 Hz J 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 XT3 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 or 22 3 Multicam Configuration 92 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 93 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 95 for detailed information on codec availability Values In SD e Proxy Jpeg Mjpeg SD e IMX e DVCPro 50 In HD Mjpeg EVS HD Mjpeg Standard HD Mpeg 2 Intra HD Avid DNxHD 120 185 or 185x only in 50 Hz Avid DNXHD 145 220 or 220x only in 59 94 Hz Apple ProRes 422 422 LT 422 HQ or 422 HQ 10 bit DVCPro HD AVC Intra 100 Default values IMX in SD Avid DNxHD 120 in HD 50Hz Avid DNxHD 145 in HD 59 94 Hz Bitrate Descript
53. 012 Issue 11 01 A 2 2 3 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 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 2 Press F8 The Configuration window opens See section Multicam Configuration on page 44 to edit the configuration parameters 3 When the configuration is defined for a given line press ALT A in the Configuration window to validate the changes 4 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
54. 1 01 Configuration Manual Layout Description Specifies how the sources are displayed on the Multiviewer screen Values 4 2 2 6 4 2 6 3 3 8 3 3 2 Default value 4 2 2 for 4U servers 6 4 2 for 6U servers configured as 4IN 2OUT or 40UT 2IN 6 3 3 for 6U servers in other configurations Available Layouts The available layouts are e 4 2 2 4 identical size images 2 at the top 2 at the bottom PGM2 None 3 Multicam Configuration 160 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 REC1toREC6 none Note a In 6 4 2 and 8 3 3 2 configurations it is impossible to display simultaneously the same source in two different sizes So if you have already set asmall image at the top and you try to set the same image in a larger size the small one will be automatically replaced by 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 m
55. 2 2 59 SD HD Base Configurations Introduction The tables below show the available SD HD configurations with an XT3 4U server and XT3 6U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled The 2R CM1 configurations presented after the standard ones make use of the secondary link of the codec module of a record channel as an independent recorder See section Channel Assignment in 2R CM Configurations on page 58 Note When the option mix on one channel is activated on a play channel Channels tab page 7 the secondary link of the codec module J3 on V3X board of the play channel is used to play transition effects XT3 4U Servers Available Standard Configurations IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec HRES Wogan Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 1Abbreviation standing for 2 record channels par codec module This feature allows using the secondary link of the codec module of a recorder channel as an independent recorder channel 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Example 3REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a standard 3REC 1PLAY configuration need to be cabled as shown below th Ea OUT 1 IN3 IN2 IN 1 etal R a IN 4B ua IN 3B ua IN 2B u IN 1B a CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 J6 CHAR ouT our 1B CHAR our our 2B CHAR ouT
56. 3 Multicam Configuration 156 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A IP Address Port 1 Port 2 Description IP address to connect to the port 1 port 2 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 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 it would return an error message Default Gateway Port 1 Port 2 Description IP address of the router on the Gigabit Ethernet network that serves as anaccess point to external networks 157 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 Technical
57. 3 1 3 49 EVs Multicam Software Configuration 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 Command key Selecting a given tab CTRL tab number Moving from one tab to the other LEFT ARROW RIGHT when the tab is selected i e rose highlighted ARROW 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 FB 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 Resetting all values of all settings in all tabs for the CTRL SHIFT F5 selected configuration Applying changes ALT A Resetting all value
58. 3D or 1080p in Dual Link the primary link of a codec module is used for the first connector and the secondary link for the same codec module is used for the second connector e For 3D or 1080p in 3G single link the primary link of the codec module is used for the single connector However both primary and secondary links of a codec module of the V3X board are used e Forthe SLSM 2 Phase configurations one SLSM recorder accounts for one logical channel but corresponds to two physical channels This means that the primary connectors of two codec modules will be used for one SLSM 2 Phase recorder e Forthe SLSM 3 Phase configurations one SLSM recorder accounts for one logical channel but corresponds to three physical channels This means that the primary connectors of three codec modules will be used for one SLSM 3 Phase recorder XT3 4U Servers Available SLSM 2x Configurations The table below shows the available 3D and 1080p configurations with SLSM 2 Phase cameras on a XT3 4U server The table shows the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Si Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Example 3D 1080p Dual Link 1SLSM 2x 1REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link configuration 1
59. 422 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 116 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 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 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 OSD Configuration Manual 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 Rules for Controller Assignment Main Rules for XT3 server O
60. 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 clips playlists Keywords Keyword files Keyword mode Push Push Target Gigabit Push Target 1 Only l bl Push Target 2 Only ed l Push Mode Short Push Receive page 12349678 3 HUGG Audio slow motion No Lipsync value Cms 66 600 flux track output Pry ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 219 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Push Target Description Values Default Value 3 Multicam Configuration Specifies which EVS servers will be listed as possible targets for push actions when the user selects the default Target 1 and Target 2 in the settings or a target for a specific push action if no default target has been configured The following values are possible SDTI Only SDTI targets will be listed The servers are listed by their network system name and number 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 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
61. 7 Protection Settings Introduction 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 3 Multicam Configuration 214 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Protection settings 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 group Protection Protect pages 12345678988 Clip edit by network No Confirm delete clips playlists Keywords Keyword files Keyword mode Push Push Target Push Target 1 table if Mu ica TL Push Target 2 d able if Mu ica n Push Mode Push Receive page 12345678 286 Audio Audio slow motion No Lipsync value Cms 66 660 flux track output Pry ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Ese 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 Cle
62. All Cams Fade to from color Black Load playlist Always ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Availability 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 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 Default value 3 Multicam Configuration 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 paramet
63. B u IN 5B w IN 4B u IN 3B w IN 2B 5 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J6 J6 J CHAR out OUT1B CHAR ouT f our 28 CHAR ouT f our 3B CHAR OUT OUT4B CHAR OUT OUTS5B CHAR OUT OUT6B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i Available 2R CM Configurations IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUTS IN1 OUT6 Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec OBE aul Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Example 4REC 4PLAY 2R CM The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels ina 4REC 4PLAY 2R CM configuration need to be cabled as shown below OD o a ee R OD OD IN6 OUT 1 N5 OUT 2 IN4 OUT 3 IN3 OUT 4 IN2 IN1 a pray pray pray REC REC 2 1 J8 J8 J7 J7 IN 6B w IN 5B u IN 4B w IN 3B u IN 2B 95 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 REC REC 4 3 J6 J our our 1B CHAR our our 28 CHAR our our ae CHAR our our 4B CHAR OUT OUT 5B CHAR OUT OUT 6B J4 5 J3 i J4 p J3 7 J4 b J3 b J4 F J3 i J4 b J3 i J4 E J3 i 3 Multicam Configuration 62 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 2 3 63 General Information on Supermotion Configurations Concepts The Supermotion cameras are two to three phase cameras that record the incoming feeds at
64. 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 to run the configuration line on the EVS server In the Web Based Interface To start a configuration in the web based interface click the Launch icon gt 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 launch 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 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2
65. 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 Note Only SAS drives from EVS can be used as they are specifically configured to work with EVS video servers 28 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 29 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 8 35 Use Internal only 1 5 1 gt raids spares Use Internal only RAID type Arrays Status 1 5 1 raids spares EXT4 status oo 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 defau
66. Default Values 221 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Push Receive Page Description 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 Values Page 1 to 10 0 Several pages can be selected Default Values Page 5 3 9 10 Audio Settings Introduction 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 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 Time line Mono per group Protection Protect pages 12345678986 Clip edit by network No Confirm delete clips playlists Off Keywords Keyword files 2 2 Keyword mode Push Push Target Gigabit Push Target 1 Only Push Target 2 Only Push Mode Short Push Receive page 12345678988 Audio Audio slow motion No Lipsync value lt ms 66 606 Au
67. EFT channel 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 3 Multicam Configuration 142 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 143 Dolby Audio Management Concepts e 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 speakers 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 e 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 e Itis available on an XT3 server in all configurations e 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 e Dolby E over AES EBU links Set the configuration of the pair of channels carrying the Dolb
68. 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 TC H Pos 4 Name TC U Pos 18 Name A Apply F3 he c fhit Pglp PgD Change page F Help 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration 176 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 No no timecode is inserted e Yes the following timecode is inserted Edit TC the playlist timecode based on the defined Start TC Default the timecode selected in the D VITC field in SD or in th
69. HAR OUT OUT1B CHAR ouT f our 28 CHAR ouT f our 3B CHAR out f our 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 p J3 J4 p J3 p J4 J3 J4 p J3 67 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Ss Available Configurations with 3G SLSM 2 Phase Cameras The table below shows the available 3G SLSM 2 Phase configurations in HD with an XT3 4U server They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC i SLSM Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec SLOM FREG ARLA Link Link Unk Unk Link Link Link Link 3 Multicam Configuration 68 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Example 1x3G SLSM 2PH 1REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3G SLSM configuration with 1x3G SLSM 2PH 1 REC 1 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below On the codec module of the V3X board used for the 3G SLSM REC both primary and secondary links are used IN 4 OUT 1 IN3 OUT 2 IN2 OUT 3 IN 1 PLAY REC REC1 1 2 1 2 3G J8 J7 J8 J7 J8 J7 J8 IN 4B 5 IN 3B 95 IN 2B 35 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J J6 J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 p J3 J4 J3 p J4 p J3 p J4 p J3 B Example 3x3G SLSM 2PH 1PLAY 2R CM The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3G SLSM co
70. HD configurations 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 108 The number of channels available may differ depending on the configurations running on the XT3 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 Depending on the configuration and on the chassis the number of record and play channels that can be operated may vary The following table shows the minimum and maximum number of channels that can be operated in both modes Note Based on the above mentioned limitations some configurations described in the following sections are only available in Server or Spotbox mode 1Abbreviation standing for 2 record channels par codec module This feature allows using the secondary link of the codec module of a recorder channel as an independent recorder channel 2Feature that allows using the secondary link of the codec module of a player channel on the V3X board J3 as the preview channel to provide the PGM PRV mode with a single codec module 3 Multicam Configuration 56 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Channel Assignment The following general principles a
71. IN signals from a switcher when the director changes the camera angle 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 n CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM_ _ZREC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING NIN THOR AN SY Mr PROT OCK DER OTOCO 0 1 1 Basic Mode GPI Settings TALLY TIL GPIs set as GPIs In Tally No Add Clip to PL 99 GPIs IN Clips guardbands 606 sec Channel Device Port Function Delay PGM1 Disable isable PGM2 D PGM3 D PGM4 D RMT1 D RMT1 Previous D RMT1 Next D RMT1 Play D OUT Function AUNE BH OTDAN S A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration 190 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 191 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 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
72. K 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 FO 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 the commands 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 Multicam Setup 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 related to a selected line Renaming a configuration line CTRL F1 Deleting a configuration 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
73. 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 Technical Setup x Setting Name Advanced RS422 Protocols Settings Id Type Sony BVW Settings FFW REW speed Use guardband List Remote CAM SONY Parallel Status X Edit Rec 1 2 P2 P3 P2 P3 read only P2 P3 read only x Playlist Settings X X X X Default PL P2 P3 P2 P3 T5 X oe 4 a 3 Multicam Configuration Time Code Settings Serial Sony LTC Serial Sony VITC Insert TC in SDI User TC of created clips i lt x portio lt x Sa lt x i ice lt a Coo on XC XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Technical Setup X Setting Name Basic Advanced OSD Settings OSD on Output Display sel TC H Pos TC V Pos Name H Pos X P2 P3 Name V Pos Audio Settings P2 P3 Edit audio Fade X P2 P3 T5 4 T5 7 Channel Settings P2 P3 X Stop Behavior X RS422 VariID Settings read only read only r e Q a gt VDCP visibility Settings Port 1 6 read only 3 Multicam Configuration 168 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 7 2 169 RS422 Protocols Settings Introduction The RS422 Protocols settings allow specifying the settings related to the clip identi
74. OP D VITC Lines 19 21 19 21 SD OUT D VITC Lines Userbits CleanUBI ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help The screenshot below shows the Timecode Insertion suis in HD m a GURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2 Y NOT RUNN j JAY 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING We EKOA 6 GPI OPERAT ION 9 79 Advanced Mode imecode insertion setting PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 CAMA CAMB 19 21 19 21 HancUITC Userbits D VITC Lines CleanUBI ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page He lp 3 Multicam Configuration 146 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 147 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 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 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 timecode inserted in the
75. SLSM 2PH 1REC 1 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below es CODE Ci aaa OD OD YY CODEC 4 IN 4 IN3 IN2 OUT 4 OUT 2 REC2 REC1 aa 1A A 2A J8 J J7 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 REC2 REC1 p REC1 B 2B 1B W J6 J6 J J CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD PLAY 1B J4 J3 J4 3 J4 3 J4 3 J7 8 J8 7 J8 J7 IN 4B 35 IN 3B 95 IN 2B 5 IN 1B 5 3D 1 080p CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 Dual Link Note X In an equivalent configuration with a 3G interface only the J8 connectors are cabled However the primary and secondary links on the codec module of the V3X board are both used Available SLSM 3x Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with SLSM 3 Phase cameras on a XT3 4U server They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC SLSM REC PLAY Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 3 Multicam Configuration 86 Issue 11 01 A EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 XT3 6U Servers Available SLSM 2x Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with SLSM 2 Phase cameras on a XT3 6U server They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 IN3 OUT4 mM Q Z IN5 0UT2 IN6 OUT1 Prim S
76. SM 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 Note 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 170 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 7 4 171 Sony BVW Settings Introduction 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 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
77. T3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 1 2 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 conflict 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 on the Multicam Configuration Window Introduction In the server based and web based interfaces all serve
78. TUP 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 To start 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 Note 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 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 configuration 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
79. What s New XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 1 1 1 1 Introduction Introduction Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers New Configuration Module The Multicam Setup application is used for configuration and maintenance operations on EVS video servers It is also used to select which application to run since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various dedicated applications Video Server Slow Motion With the release of Multicam 11 a new configuration module has been implemented aiming at simplifying and clarifying the EVS server management and configuration tasks The new configuration module has been developed along the lines presented in this section Consolidation into a Single User Interface The server can now 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 p Multicam Setup 11 00 7 XT3 6U SN 115896 LWY Configuration lines CESC configuration lines 4 REC 4PLAY Export configuration lines 2REC 4PLAY Assign server facility name 4REC 2PLAY Import export k gt eyword files 3REC 3PLAY EC port log files lt O gt ptions codes management Hardware check CROAID configuration Set LOAN PC address 1SLSM2PH 1PLAY Set date and lt t gt ime 3SLSM2PH 2PLAY lt C lear video disks Touch Screen cal
80. able 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 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 94 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 95 Codec Availability Issue 11 01 A Codec Availability Depending on License Codes The following table presents the codec availability for an XT3 server depending on the license code Yes in the Available column means the codec and the related license code is available by default Mijpeg SD DVCPro 50 Proxy Jpeg Mjpeg EVS HD Mjpeg Standard HD Mpeg 2 Intra HD Avid DNxHD Apple ProRes 422 422 LT 422 HQ or 422 HQ 10 bit DVCPro HD AVC Intra 100 V3X Codec Board yes yes with code 9 with code 7 with code 5 with code 6 with code 8 with code 13 yes 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 l
81. accessible on the Remote Panel using the FO key It allows users to define currently used configuration parameters U U Motion cameras Also called Ultramotion cameras These are cameras that record at a a frame rate six to ten times higher than the normal frame rate of 25 fps PAL or 30 fps NTSC The six or ten phases of the camera are ingested in parallel as separate 242 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 243 record channels into the EVS server WwW 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 pattem http xxx Xxx xxx xxx cfgweb where the crosses correspond to the IP address of the PC LAN of the EVS server Glossary P Instant Tapeless TechnOlogy TINY EVS Broadcast Equipment Li ge Science Park 16 rue Bois St Jean B 4102 Ougr e Belgium Corporate North amp Latin America Headquarters Headquarters 32 4 361 7000 1 973 575 7811 Asia amp Pacific Other regional offices Headquarters available on 852 2914 2501 www evs tv contact Es To learn more about EVS go to www evs tv
82. ace e Technical and Operational Setup menus in the Remote Panel 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 44 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 45 The following table provides an overview on the features available in each user interface Configuration Window Technical Settings 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 X
83. ackets per field is as follows 8 packets 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 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 5 Network Tab 3 5 1 Overview Network Tab The Network tab consists of one page 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 Technical Setup Setting Name Basic Advanced SDTI settings Type SDTI Priorities settings Gigabit Ethernet settings peee 3 Multicam Configuration 152 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 5 2 153 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 o
84. al 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 661 001 020 024 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 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 2 3 5 Setting the Server Date and Time Introduction The Set Date and Time command allows you to adjust the system time amp date from the Multicam Setup window in the server based application This is not available in the web based interface Note a 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 26 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 27 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
85. any audio output 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 PGM The auxiliary track will use the audio outputs normally assigned to the PGM channel 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 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration 224 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A The following screenshot presents page 4 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the EVS Controller settings are available CONFIGURATION amp T_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI EUS Contro
86. ar 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 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 215 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Clip edit by network Availability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid Allows users to edit clips on the whole SDTI 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 Confirm delete clips playlists Description Enables a confirmation request when users delete clips playlists or in both situations The following values are possible Values Off Clips and playlists are immediately deleted Clips A confirmation is required for a clip deletion but not fora playlist deletion Playlists A confirmation is required for a playlist deletion but not for a clip deletion Clips amp Playlists A confirmation is required both for a playlist deletion and for a
87. ated to the play channels in the following 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 CEmbedded outputs OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OuUT4 PGM1i 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 XT36U chassis e Maximum number of recorders or players see section General Information on Supported Configurations on page 56 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 136 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Audio Embedded Inputs By default the audio embedded mono channels from
88. ble 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 3 Multicam Configuration 140 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 141 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 Command key Set all audio channels to Embedded CTRL E Set all audio channels to Digital CTRL D Set all audio channels to Analog CTRL A Set all audio channels to Embedded Dolby E or Digital CTRL Y DolbyE Set all audio channels to None CTRL N Reset all the audio configuration also on other pages to default values Route all audio input channels of REC1 to the other record CTRL 0 channels only audio inputs Validating the changes ALT A Individual Editing Actions To modify individual field cell values audio type or audio routing use the general editing commands that are described again below Command description Command key Selecting a field value TAB Scrolling down in the list of the possible values for the SPACEBAR selected field Scrolling up in the list of the possible values for the selected SHIFT SPACEBAR field Modifying the Audio Gain and Mute Settings Introduction From the Advanced Audio Settings pages 3 6 of the Channels tab
89. c value Cms 66 668 Aux track output Pru ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 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 network is used 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 42 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 o
90. cept in 1080p and AVC intra Yes No default Audio Audio and Audio Monitoring Settings Introduction 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 based application on page 1 on the web based interface e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T2 X The following screenshot shows Audio settings and Audio Monitoring settings defined on page 2 of the Channels tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION amp T_ADL 1 SPOTBOR IPDP 2REC 4 PLAY RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI OPERATION 2 79 Advanced Mode Audio settings Audio monitoring Audio connectors 16 XLR A 16 BNC D Mon 1 OUT1 1 Number of tracks 8 Monos Mon 2 OUT1 02 Audio full scale 22 Mon 3 OUT1 03 Sample rate conv Yes Mon 4 OUT1 04 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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
91. cess to the internal offside menu or to the Epsio menu depending on the External offside parameter value No The SHIFT D key gives access to the secondary controller as usual 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual External offside Description Activates or deactivates the control of Epsio application from the remote when the Offside line parameter is set to Yes Values 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 No The offside line feature built in the EVS server is active and the SHIFT D key gives access to the offside menu 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration 240 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Glossary 2 2R CM Abbreviation standing for 2 recor
92. chassis and the mode e On XT3 0 6 Spotbox 1 6 LSM See section General Information on Supported Configurations on page 56 for more information on number of record channels and on supported configurations Outputs Description Number of logical play channels in the given configuration Values On XT3 6U 0 6 Spotbox 1 5 LSM On XT3 4U 0 3 Spotbox 1 3 LSM See section General Information on Supported Configurations on page 56 for more information on number of record channels and on supported configurations 109 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Base Config Description 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 Multicam 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 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 Multicam XSense mode where the EVS server can be controlled by the XSense Remote Panel or from Multicam Server mode where the EVS server can only be controlled by the supp
93. clip deletion Note a 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 216 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 9 8 217 Keywords Settings Introduction 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 page 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 45678986 Clip edit by network Confirm delete clins nlaulists Keywords Keyword files 2 2 Keyword mode i Push Push Target Gigabit Push Target 1 Only edit Push Target 2 Only Push Mode Short Push Receive page 123456 Audio Audio slow motion No Lipsyn
94. configuration lines selected for import 1 Inthe Multicam Setup window press M to call the Import Configuration Lines command 17 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 Multicam Setup Select a folder or a line to replace on the server 3 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 NC LSMCENDATANSETUPNUSER gt 2 gt NewADL 121624 ENTER Replace On the 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 that will be imported The lines are imported onto the same position and with the same name as in the export file Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane If requested deselect lines you do not want to import By default all configuration lines present in the lin file will be imported onto the EVS server o To deselect 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 Press ENTER to validate the selection of configuration lines to import A warning message informs yo
95. d The following screenshot presents page 5 of the Operation tab in the server based application where the Hypermotion controller settings are available and highlights the Hypermotion controller settings area 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 Recorder Description Selects the record channel to which the A V material from the hypermotion camera will be sent Default Values The default value is the last CAM defined in the channel configuration for ex CAM C in a 3 IN 3 OUT configuration 3 Multicam Configuration 234 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Remote mode Specifies the camera elements controlled by the server Values Hypermotion only The server controls only the hypermotion camera An additional remote is made available in the main menu of the remote panel since the hypermotion camera is considered as an additional external camera Hypermotion LSM The server controls the hypermotion camera and one PGM in exclusive mode Default value Hypermotion only Port Description 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 Value
96. d channels par codec module This feature allows using the secondary link of the codec module of a recorder channel as an independent recorder channel 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 L Logical channel Logical player or recorder channel in a given configuration independent from the physical connections that have to be used to enable this logical channel Mix on One Channel Feature that allows using the secondary link of the codec module of a player channel on the V3X board J3 as the preview channel to provide the PGM PRV mode with a single codec module Multicam Configuration window Window in the server based and web based Multicam Setup 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 241 Glossary XT3 Server Versio
97. d 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 1 6 Basic Mode osD Audio meters OSD Cue number on OSD Audio meters Yes Keyword info DB Adjust OSD on outputs Style OSD on inputs Thickness Background Ulips Automake clip for cam A Yes Automake clip for cam B Yes Make clip rem trains Ctrled Cams Guardbands 65s66fr Default clip duration 666n04s66f r Autoname clips Disable Clip post roll 62s60fr Mark cue points Live Preroll 66s65fr Record trains OUTs Play Through Default copy move Gigabit ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Cue number on OSD Description 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 Keyword info Description Shows hides the defined keywords and ranking on the OSD of the output monitors when the clip is loaded on its Short IN point As soon as the operator starts jogging into the clip or initiates a playback this information is removed from the OSD so that the video content is clearly visible OSD on outputs Enables disables the OSD on the play channels OSD on inputs Enables disables the OSD on the record channels 197 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Background Description Applies a dark
98. d license code 113 Description Defines the default color applied to the cursor or to the wipe or split effect according to the Set colour for parameter value Values e White e Black e Custom defines with the Custom Y U and V parameters Custom Y Description Defines the Y value of the custom color that can be used with the Colour parameter Custom U Description Defines the U value of the custom color that can be used with the Colour parameter Custom V Description Defines the V value of the custom color that can be used with the Colour parameter 3 Multicam Configuration 238 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 239 Split screen tracking Availability This setting is available with a valid license code 113 anda compatible base configuration Enables or disables the auto tracking in the split screen mode Paint target OSD mon Availability 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 Offside line Availability The offside line and related settings below are available with a valid license code 114 a 8 bit codec and a compatible base configuration Description Activates or deactivates the offside line feature and the access to the offside line menu with the SHIFT D key in the operational menu Values Yes The SHIFT D gives ac
99. de 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 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 by network No Confirm delete clips playlists Keywords Keyword files Keyword mode Push Push Target Gigabit Push Target 1 Only editabl Push Target 2 Only editable Push Mode Short Push Receive page 123456789286 Audio Audio slow motion No Lipsync value Cms 66 600 flux track output Pru ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Mono per group Description Defines how many audio mono channels are associated to each of both audio track 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 E e Note 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 9
100. de 31 e with V3X codec modules e witha sufficient bandwidth 275 MBytes sec 3 Multicam Configuration 124 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Supported Modes 1 PGM Mode In a single PGM mode users working in a Spotbox configuration with IPDirector no longer need to use two channels in PGM PRV mode to play back a playlist with effects When they activate the mix on one channel feature they can play back a playlist with effects using only 1 PGM Multi PGM Mode In a multi PGM mode the Load PL setting interacts with the use of the Mix on one channel setting as shown in the table below The table summarizes how the play channels are used when you load a playlist in 2 PGM mode depending on the defined settings V3X Mod 1 V3X Mod 2 Mix on one Load Playlist OUT1 OUT1 OUT2 OUT2 channel Prim Sec Prim Sec link link link link Conditional Cut Conditional Mix Yes When users set the Load PL parameter to Conditional and enable the Mix on one channel setting they can use load playlists on both play channels and play them with effects or only play back a playlist with effects on PGM1 while using PGM2 to play back something else 125 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Mix on One Channel Settings Introduction The Mix on one channel settings allow specifying whether the secondary link of the codec module J3 of the play channe
101. dit Rec Introduction The Audio settings allow specifying the settings related to the fading applied at the clip boundaries 3 Multicam Configuration 174 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 AJ 36 N OR Advanced Mode Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist Default PL 68 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 Tc Status Name TC H Pos 4 Name H Pos 18 Name U Pos A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change Fi He lp page Edit audio Fade Description Defines the audio effect to be applied to the clip boundaries and included in the clip material Values Default value 175 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Time Code Settings for Edit Rec Introduction 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 CHANN N ORK 4 Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist dio Default PL 66
102. dit 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 Note a You can only edit the settings when the corresponding Edit Rec play channel is stopped 173 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Playlist Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Playlist settings allow specifying the 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 F7 SSR T 2A CHANN N ORK 4 Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist dio Default PL 66 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 Tec User TC of created clips Edit Te osD OSD on Output Yes Display sel Te Status TC H Pos 4 Name TC U Pos 18 Name A Apply F3 he cAc Pglp PgD Change page F Help Specifies the playlist loaded by default when the Edit Rec is started 10 to 99 Audio Settings for E
103. e Horizontal Resolution ceeds C 024 1024 AVID AVID ANID Apple DNAD NAND ti pi Preken Prokee Prenes OR 120 185 422 HQ 185 422LT 422 422 HQ 3 10 bit Mbps Mbps Mbps it Bitrate 1 145 146 220 146 220 102 145 220 220 Mbps Default bitrate Horizontal 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 alll Resolution Note X 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 lead to exceed disks performance causing frozen pictures during playback 3 Multicam Configuration 100 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 3 3 101 Warning Some video formats allowed on an XT3 server create clips that are not compatible with previous hardware When an incompatible format is selected a warning will be issued at application startup In addition the video format information displayed on the Server tab of the Multicam Configuration window indicates any incompatible information Phase Definition Settings Introduction The Phase Definition settings are available on the Server tab in the server based application 15 page and web based interface in the advanced mode The Phase Definition settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server based appl
104. e 11 01 A Technical Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup IP Address Pea C E E S 3 3 2 Video 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 56 66Hz Resolution 1686i Codec Mjpeg EUS CHD gt Bitrate Mbps 166 Horizontal Res 968 pixels LTC Timecode 14 21 58 68 OK Sync PC Time to TC Yes every 66h15 Genlock Blackburst OK Studio Phase definition sD 8 Half Pixel 3 ns 12000 gt 15 0 gt HD to SD SDI i Half Pixel 13 5ns 1000 gt 1608 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 Fi Help 91 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11
105. e Control Panel T2 X 3 Multicam Configuration 112 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 113 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 RUNNIN 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPER Ton 1 9 Aduanced Mode Base settings Port res Inputs 2 RS422 1 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 RS 422 Sony BUW 5 3G7 Dual No Touch Screen Channel and control settings Name Main ctrl ctrl Mode osD Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help RS422 1 6 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 The following rules are applicable for assigning the fol
106. e HANC VITC LTC fields in HD defined in Timecode Insertion Settings User TC of created clips Specifies the TC type inserted into the User TC for the created clips Values e Edit TC User Default value Edit TC 177 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Channel Settings for Edit Rec Introduction 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 A Advanced Mode Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist Default PL 66 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 Tec 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 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 Stop Behavior Defines the channel behavior when it is in stop mode Values PB black screen EE 3 Multicam Configuration 178 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A OSD Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The OSD settings allow specifying the settings related to the OSD and i
107. e below shows the available U Motion 6 and 10 Phase configurations in HD with an XT3 6U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 OUT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 REC y A a SLSM REC PLAY Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec 6x Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Pie Example 1XxSLSM 6PH 2 PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1xSLSM 6PH 2 PLAY MIX need to be cabled as shown below CODEC 2 TC CODEC 33 TT CODEC 4 TT CODEC S raan ODEC 6 OUT 1 IN5 OUT 2 IN4 IN 3 OUT 4 IN2 OUT 5 IN 1 OUT 6 PLAY PLAY REC REC REC REC 1 2 1 4 1 3 1 2 1 1 J7 J8 J7 J8 J8 J7 J8 J7 J8 J7 J7 IN 6B 5 IN 5B 5 IN 4B 95 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 REC REC 1 6 1 5 J6 J6 J6 J J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT4B CHAR OUT OUTSB CHAR OUT OUT 6B SD HD SD HD SD HD SDHD SD HD SD HD J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 p J3 i J4 p J3 i J4 i J3 i ne Available U Motion 10 Phase Configurations The table below shows the available U Motion 6 Phase configurations in HD with an XT3 6U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 REC SLSM REC PLAY Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Li
108. e 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 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 to the code list 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 2 5 Server Maintenance 2 5 1 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 s
109. e eee eee 41 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 2 5 6 Importing and Exporting Keyword Files 000000000 022222222 e eee ee 42 2 5 7 Exporting Log Files 00000 000 cece cece eee eeeeeeees 43 3 MULTICAM CONFIGURATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0202020020222 44 3 1 Overview on User Interfaces 2 2 22 e cece ee eeeeeee 44 3 1 1 Introduction 2 2 0 ole cccccceeeeececccccccececeecceceececereeeees 44 3 1 2 Overview on the Multicam Configuration Window 2 2 46 3 1 3 Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window 49 3 1 4 Overview on the Setup Menus in the Remote Panel 53 3 1 5 Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus of the Remote Panel 54 3 2 Supported Configurations 2 2 2 2 2 e eee e cece cece cee eeeees 56 3 2 1 General Information on Supported Configurations 222 2 56 3 2 2 SD HD Base Configurations 0 0 0000 c cece 59 3 2 3 General Information on Supermotion Configurations 63 3 2 4 SLSM Configurations 0 000 00000 c ccc cece ccc cece ee eee 65 3 2 5 General Principles on 3D and 1080p Configurations 80 3 2 6 3D 1080p Standard Configurations 220 cece eee eee eee 80 3 2 7 3D 1080p SLSM Configurations 00 0 00 02 eee eee 85 3 37 Sever PAD os te te a A Eh Ste a al dtl La Stele eat fk ted a 90 B
110. e 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 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 PGMx The GPI is sent to the specified play channel RECx The GPI is sent to the specified record channel RMTx The GPI is sent to the remote controller lt Protocol Name gt The GPI is sent to the third party controlling device 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual GPIs 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 Default value 3 Multicam Configuration Play sends a play command at 100 speed on the selected channel Pause sends a pause command on the selected channel Recue sends a jump to the IN point of the on air element on the selected channel If this is a playlist the jump
111. e system automatically starts the test process One after the other the various steps are displayed in the BOOT H3X or BOOT HCTX window The test process is completed when the H3X or 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 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 continue 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 38 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A
112. ec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Sec Link Prim Link A REC PLAY O m Om O m Om Om O m Om Oa O m Om O m Oa Om Om Om Om O m EDE cg E S E aa i E aa A EE S e C E cg E E EE S a SEE GS aa A E AS aa E CE reaa E E a A E E a ppm e ES ete ST EE er er er er er er eer er er eer er er er er er er er O lt O lt O lt O lt O lt O lt O lt Oct O lt Oct O lt O lt O lt O lt O lt Oct Oc Le GL Lx LE os DE Wiles tile Toe es Nes LL sees e LED ee Ww Ees GL Dl Lil ose er X ee a X X X er er er wr er er er er er Om Om Om O m Om Om O m Oa Om oom O m O m O m O m Oa Om O m uN WIN oN NN NN UNJU NJUNJUNJ UNJU NJUNJUNJ UNJU N Oxa 1 ortyomt Oa OLOO aLa NOO a Oa NO aL A OLO Aa NOAN OL N Oa Oa Oa WN UN UUN UN N NNN NNN NN NN NPG er er X a E er er a ee er er er er er er er er er a a tele ole eS lee Celeelseltalee g valeen esl leuledajleulex eAleA lex esea RAS e eN e a g va va X N AN wow CA IN TA a X N a X N AN 3 Multicam Configuration 87 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 OUT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 REC SLSM 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 Example 3D 1080p Dual Link 1SLSM 2x 1REC 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link co
113. en the display is reorganized to expose 4 GPIs IN and 8 GPIs OUT lines GPI Types and Functions There are 3 types of GPIs available to be used on the servers The input lines 1 to 4 are opto isolated inputs e 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 lines as described hereunder in the Function parameter AVSP Play Stop Still Recue GotoClipIN GotoClipOUT Next Skip 3 Multicam Configuration 186 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 187 Issue 11 01 A Sony Play Pause Recue Previous Next Skip DD35 Play Pause Recue Previous Next Skip e Odetics Play Pause Recue Next e VDCP Play Pause Recue Previous Next Skip Note a Forall 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 Defines the 4 configurable GPls as inputs or outputs GPIls IN Channel Device Description Values GPIs IN Port Description Specifies th
114. er Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 a 2 REC 4 PLAY configuration the recording capacity will be 50 for each recorder by default Loop No Loop 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 Mix on One Channel Feature Introduction The Mix on one channel feature allows the use of the second channel of a codec module J3 to provide mixing with a single codec module This function can be enabled for each individual play channel This feature is available for playlists only in Spotbox and Multicam LSM configurations and with all controllers Conditions The Mix on one channel feature is available in the following conditions e witha valid license co
115. er 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 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 Note 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 configura
116. er is disabled The possible values are e Yes The duration of video and audio transitions ina playlist cannot be different e No The duration of the video and audio transitions ina playlist can be different If the license code 112 for advanced audio editing is not valid the parameter value is forced to Yes 208 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 is not relevant since the video and audio transitions will always have the same duration based on the Video Effect Duration Default value Os OOfr Wipe type Description Specifies the vertical wipe effects from Left to Right or from Right to Left Default value Vert L gt R Default playlist speed Defines the default speed used to play clips in a playlist Values The following values are possible Unknown and from 0 to 100 Unknown means that the speed of the previous clip in the playlist will be used as a reference for the current clip 0 will force the
117. erver based interface Commands Page Server Based Web Based 2 Multicam Setup 36 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 2 5 2 2 5 3 37 Commands Page Server Based Web Based 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 Hardware 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 Hardware check is also used to rebuild the video and audio information after replacing a faulty disk 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 Multicam Setup Process The hardware check runs the same steps and checks as the server boot process MTPC check H3X or HCTX check Video Codec check Quad booting GigE download Disk check Data loading NO a F WN SB After you have launched the hardware check by pressing H in the Multicam Setup window th
118. f the Remote Panel and the operator can select them with the corresponding F_ key 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 3 Multicam Configuration 218 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 9 9 Push Settings Introduction The Push settings relate to the management of the Push function on 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
119. fication 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 50x Use guardband No lt CClip Pre PostRoll gt List Remote CAM No SONY Parallel Status Yes 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 170 for more information on clip identifiers Values ID LSM e UmiD Default value ID LSM 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 7 3 Clip Identifiers LSM ID The LSM ID is a clip 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 represent the following elements in the server structure Page Clip tl 1128 02 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 L
120. 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 cm 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 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 2 2 9 Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines How to Export Configuration Lines Note X The screenshots in this section features configuration names which are examples and may not reflect configurations supported on your EVS server In the Server 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 The right pane allows the selection of the location where the export folder will be created on the
121. g 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 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 Validation code lt ALT F gt Update from local file lt ALT U gt Update from USB key lt Esc gt Quit 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Area Description Upper area List of key settings related to the EVS server 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 User The user name is a label for information s sake only Chassis type Type of mainframe If this value is wrong audio and video routing inside the system will not work properly PSU type Type of PSU installed on the chassis standard or hot swap 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 lice
122. ghlights the OSD 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 OUT B J3 SD Network error Aspect ratio 16 9 Clip name SD Edge Enh 66 z REC HD gt SD Low latency Yes A Apply F3 Basi Advanced Esc Quit Pgtp PgDn Change page Fi Help Genlock Error Description Enables or disables the Genlock information display on the output monitor If the Genlock reference is not correct the GkV message appears on the output monitor Disk Error Description 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 6 4 Network error Description Enables or disables the network error information display on the output monitor If there is an problem with
123. gray background to the OSD display Values Yes No default Audio Meters OSD Settings 3 9 3 Introduction 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 lips Automake clip for cam A Automake clip for cam B Make clip rem trains Guardbands Default clip duration Autoname clips Clip post roll Mark cue points Preroll Record trains OUTs Default copy move Audio meters ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page 12 6 Rasic Mode Audio meters OSD Audio meters Yes DB Adjust Style Thickness Yes Yes Ctrled Cams 65s66fr 666n04s66f r Disable 62s06fr Live 66s05fr Play Through Gigabit Fi He lp Shows hides the audio meters on the OSD 3 Multicam Configuration 198 EVS Broadcast Equipment S
124. gt Pg Pg Change page F He lp Note a The PC LAN settings are read only in the Multicam Configuration window You can modify them 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 3 Multicam Configuration 104 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 105 General Description The PC LAN settings allow the MTPC board of an EVS server to communicate and exchange information with other EVS hardware on a setup IP Address 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual i 3 4 3 4 1 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 setting
125. guration 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 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 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 OPERAT ION 1 9 Advanced Mode Base settings Port settings Inputs 2 RS422 EUS Remote Out puts 4 R 422 EUS IPDP Base config Multicam LSM RS 422 EUS Remote SLSM Rec None RS 422 Sony BUW 5S 3 No RS 422 Sony BUW 5S 3G Dual No Touch Screen Channel and control settings Name Main ctrl osD PGM1 PGM1 EUS Remote PGM2 PGM2 EUS Remote PGM3 PGM3 EUS Remote PGM4 PGM4 EUS Remote REC1 REC1i EUS Remote REC2 REC2 EVS Remote ALT A Apply F3 Sasic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration 108 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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
126. h e The four line interpolator makes it possible to have perfectly steady pictures but reduces even more the vertical bandwidth Note a All VTRs use interpolation in PLAY VAR mode 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Vertical Interp Vertical Interpolation Enables or disables the two line interpolation process Values e No default e Yes Four Lines Enables or disables the four line interpolation process Values e No default e Yes 3 3 5 PC LAN Settings Introduction The PC LAN settings are displayed on the Server tab in the server based application st page 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 66Hz2 Resolution 1686i Codec Mjpeg EUS CHD gt Bitrate 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 3 12000 gt 15000 gt HD to SD SDI 5 Half Pixel 13 5ns 1000 gt 160 gt Interpolation Vertical interp No Four Lines No PC Lan IP Address 661 661 020 024 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 660 060 Default Gateway 192 168 023 081 H H y F3 bas avant
127. hardware configuration Note that the values defined on this field are not validated against the real hardware configuration 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 16 XLR D Digital E EY D Digital AES EBU DY Dolby E AES 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 Number of mono audio tracks associated to each video channel 4 Monos default 8 Monos or 16 Monos 3 Multicam Configuration 128 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Audio Full Scale Description 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 Default value 22 dB Ancillary Mode Availability This setting is displayed in SD configurations Encoding method used for digital audio 20 Bits 24 Bits default Sample Rate Conv Conversion Description Specifies whether the input sample rate is converted This parameter is only
128. he 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 restore the deleted media 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 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 5 6 2 Multicam Setup Importing and Exporting Keyword Files Introduction The keyword file is a simple text file with a name of 8 characters and 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 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 PaO AMPLE KUD ENTER Import on Server If severa
129. he 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 F amp K F amp K LinX 1 Every recorder 2 Only consecutive PGMs Protocol Used in Exclusive Mode The table shows whether or not the given protocol used in exclusive 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 aha oan Linx Main Controller ror ror 1 PGM Several PGM 4 REC Several PGM Several REC Secondary Controller gt 2 PGM 1 PGM 1REC 1 REC Several PGM 1REC 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
130. his 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 Note a In audio embedded the audio is always looped whether the loop mode is set to Video Audio or Video only 229 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 anda command is sent to the XFile to save that image The grab can also be activated on the keyboard with the combination CTRL G Browse button 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 men
131. ication 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 Mbps 166 Horizontal Res 966 pixels LTC Timecode 14 21 58 68 Sync PC Time to TC Yes 66hi5 Genlock Blackburst OK Studio Phase definition SD Half Pixel 3 ns 12000 gt 15608 HD to SD SDI Half Pixel 13 5ns 1066 gt 160 gt Interpolation Vertical interp Four Lines PC Lan IP Address 661 661 020 024 Connected Subnet Mask 255 255 000 608 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 91 Values 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 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual HD to SD SDI SD SDI to HD Description A
132. igurations on page 85 1Abbreviation standing for 2 record channels par codec module This feature allows using the secondary link of the codec module of a recorder channel as an independent recorder channel 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual XT3 4U Servers Available Configurations with SLSM 2 Phase Cameras IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC SLSM REC PLAY Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 2x 3 Multicam Configuration 66 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 IN3 OUT 2 IN 2 IN 1 OUT 4 PLAY aes per 2 J7 CHAR SD 1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 J J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR ouT our 3B CHAR ouT f our 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 p J3 p J4 p J3 p Example 3xSLSM 2PH 1PLAY 2R CM J7 J8 J7 J8 IN 4B 5 IN 3B 35 IN 2B ua IN 1B 5 The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 3xSLSM 2PH 1PLAY in 2R CM mode need to be cabled as shown below IN 4 y CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 ae s J le J7 IN 4B 35 4 IN 3B us 4 IN 2B u 4 IN 1B u a ee E J C
133. imeline 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 3 Multicam Configuration 206 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 9 5 207 Playlist Settings Introduction 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 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 Protocol Receive page Playlist Receive page 345678986 Timeline Receive page 345678 96 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
134. in the command name Calling a tool command ENTER on the selected command In the Web Based Interface Note a Tobe sure that changes have been taken into account in the web based interface refresh regularly the page by clicking the Refresh button amp in the status bar 10 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Configuration Lines Command description Command icon Tools Menu To call a Tools command simply click on the command in the Tools menu This will open the corresponding window 2 2 Configuration Lines 2 2 1 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 Launching a Configuration Yes Editing a Configuration Yes Renaming Configuration Lines Yes Exporting and Importing Configuration 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 11 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 2 2 2 Multicam Setup 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
135. ines 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration 96 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 97 Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 1080i 1080p 50 Hz HDMJPEG HDMJPEG HDMPEG2 DVCProHD AVC Standard Intra only 1080i Intra 100 EVS Bitrate 20 360 20 360 20 360 Mbps Default 100 100 100 bitrate Codec Horizontal Resoluti mani 4452 1152 1152 default default A A o AVID Apple pHo Dahn aain ecos Aies Erten of 120 185 422 HQ 185 422LT 422 422 HQ 10 bit 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 1080i 1080p 59 94 Hz HD MJPEG HDMJPEG HDMPEG2 DVCPro HD EVS Standard Intra only 1080i Bitrate 20 360 20 360 20 360 100 Mbps Default 100 100 bitrate Codec Resoluti Pe RN 1152 1152 1280 128
136. ion 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 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 3 1 3 1 1 Multicam Configuration Overview on User Interfaces Introduction Preliminary Remarks Configuration as Initial Step Prior to using Multicam the operator 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 the definition of 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 interf
137. ion Number of megabits processed per second Mbps The bitrate depends on the codec Values See section Codec Related Information on page 96 for detailed information on bitrates per codec Horizontal Res HD Description 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 96 for detailed information on horizontal resolution for each video standard and codec 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 See section Codec Related Information on page 96 for detailed information on recorded lines for each video standard and codec LTC Timecode Description Longitudinal timecode timecode information stored on a 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 edit
138. ion of the user bits in the SD output When TCO is selected for the D VITC field the user bits values will also remain static and fixed to 00 00 00 00 whatever the selected value 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 No default The VBI is not cleaned in the output Always The VBI is always cleaned in the output The VBI is cleaned in the output if it is not If not OK correct play var mode vertical split screen etc SMPTE Package Settings Introduction 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 application 3 Multicam Configuration
139. ion 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 network Nevertheless please note that these cameras are NOT recorded on the local server they remain recorded on their respective destination servers 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 9 13 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 CamAandCamB are local cameras Cam C and Cam D can be mapped to network cameras using respectively the Cam C and Cam D parameters Cam Mapping Enables or disables the cam mapping feature 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 The available network camera that can be mapped 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 XT3 server as the controlling Remote Panel In setups including a hypermotion camera the following principles apply AnXT3 ser
140. iority No No No Gigabit Ethernet Port 1 Port 2 IP Address 601 661 626 661 128 001 662 022 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 00A 255 255 255 000 Default Gateway 128 001 254 001 128 001 254 001 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Speed Description Enables the selection of the SDTI option and the bandwidth for the network On the XT3 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 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 Range between 1 and 29 ooo 3 Multicam Configuration 154 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Type Description Defines the privileges of the EVS server on the SDTI networ
141. k Values The following values are possible Client It cannot access the content on other EVS servers Master It can access all content on other EVS servers 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 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 Note 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 155 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 5 3 Gigabit Ethernet Settings Introduction The Gigabit Ethernet settings specify the settings related to the Gigabit Ethernet network It allows the backup and transfer of the audio and video data without going through the SDTI netw
142. l 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 following dialog box opens 42 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 4 Press OK to close the message box that appears when the keyword file has been exported 5 Remove the USB key 2 5 7 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 e 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 act
143. l will be used to provide mixing with a single codec module 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 9 Warning The Mix on one channel settings are only available if the license code 31 is valid The following screenshot highlights the Mix on One Channel settings defined on page 7 of the Channels tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION amp T_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERATION 2279 Advanced Mode Mix on one channel 1 N Recorders settings Loop recording Yes Clip capacity Global INi 50 x loop IN2 56 x loop page Fi Help ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change 3 Multicam Configuration 126 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 4 3 127 Mix on one channel Description Enables disables mixing on a single codec module by means of the secondary link of the codec module J3 of a play channel This function applies to mixes in playlists not in timelines The license code 31 is required for the Mix on One Channel feature to be available Mix on One Channel is available for all controllers LSM Remote panel or protocol and with all codecs and resolutions ex
144. le 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 Make clip rem trains least one record train of that server is controlled Guardbands Description Specifies the amount of A V material that remains available before and after a clip called guardbands when the clip is created From 00s00fr to 60s00fr Default Value 05s 00fr 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 up to 4 hours Default value 04s 00fr 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 TC IN The timecode of the IN point of the clip is automatically assigned to a clip when it is created CAM Name The name of the record channel is automatically assigned to acli
145. ll be recorded on the same position on the EVS server 3 Multicam Configuration 132 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 133 Example 2 The allocation of the source audio mono channels shown above means that e The embedded audio source of the 1st mono channel of the record channel IN1 or IN2 will be stored on mono channels 1 to 4 of the recorded material The embedded audio source of the 5th 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 e The audio source 1 from the digital connector will be mapped to the 1st 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Audio Output Settings Description The audio output settings for audio allow users to map the audio mono channels of the material stored on the EVS server to an output mono channel of a play channel e specify which audio gai
146. ller Effect duration for take Fast jog 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 4 6 Basic Mode 66s05fr 20x 507 Direct 10987 lt gt 1007 Yes Start REC Live Tablet No No Yes Video fAudio No Browse ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Effect duration for take Description Defines the duration of the transition when using the TAKE key to chain 2 sequences in PGM PRV mode Range of values OOsOOfr to 20s00fr Default value 00s 05fr Fast jog Description 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 225 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual PGM Speed var max Context 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 the speed range defined by the lever is limited to the value specified by this parameter VarMax mode ON Description Specifies the playback speed assigned to the lever when the PGM Speed or Var Max co
147. llows 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 phase 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 91 for more information on genlock type Values 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration 102 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 3 4 103 Interpolation Settings Introduction The Interpolation settings are available on the Server tab in the server based application cst page and web based interface in the advanced mode The Interpolation settings are highlighted in the screenshot
148. lowing controlling devices to RS422 ports e A touch screen can only be assigned to port 6 Note a Odetics FK and VDCP FK are not available directly from the Port setting but when the 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Channels and Control Settings Introduction 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 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 3 to T2 6 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 OPERATION 1 9 Advanced 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 S 3G7 Dual No Touch Screen Channel and control settings Name Main ctrl ctrl Mode osD OUTi PGM1 PGM1 EUS Remote
149. lt 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 parameters 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 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Field Description 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 Description Storage type Specifies which storage type yo
150. mmands are used Range of values from 1 to 400 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 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 direct speed change 100 _ _ 100 Current Speed 20 3 Multicam Configuration 226 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 Specifies the secondary speed range on the Remote Panel Values The following values are possible e 100 100 0 200 200 200 0 400 400 400 Recall clip toggle Description Enables disables the selection of the camera of a clip through the Function keys Pressing several times the F_ key browses to CAM A CAM B CAM C CAM D
151. n 11 01 Configuration Manual Glossary 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 P Physical channel Physical connection to a connector on a codec module of a V3X board that used and assigned as a player or record channel in a given configuration 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 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 parallel as separate record channels into the EVS server T Technical Setup menu Menu
152. n Window Technical Operational Settings Settings Server Based Yes Ye Yes Application tabs 1 6 tab 7 e s Web Based Yes Yes Yes Interface except some Tools tabs 1 6 tab 7 commands Remote Panel Yes Yes Technical Setup Setup Menu FO SHIFT D Introduction to the Manual Merging of Former Manuals The XT3 server Configuration manual is the successor of the former Software Technical Reference manual and Multicam Configuration manual Both manuals have been merged into a single manual due to the in depth reorganization of the software modules that allow configuring the EVS video servers The Configuration manual is server related 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 commands specific to the user interface is described in clearly separated sections EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 1 3 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 Configuration Manual Structure The Server Configuration manual is organized in two sections e A section dedicated to the Multicam Setup wind
153. n an XT3 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 controllers 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 3 Multicam Configuration 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 116 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A gt 2 PGM 1 REC gt 1 REC 1 PGM 1 REC Several PGM 1 REC Several PGM Several REC 117 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 T
154. n should 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 Display The following screenshots show the default audio channel assignment for the three 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 136 for a full overview on the default mono channel assignment in the various supported configurations CONFIGURATION 96 rosg o Pane Paae RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 QOPERATION 4 9 Advanced Mode Advanced audio settings Embedded outputs OUTL OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 E1 1 E 2 01 E 3 1 E 4 1 E 1 2 E 2 02 E 3 2 E 4 2 E 1 03 E 2 3 E 3 03 E 4 63 E 1 4 E 2 04 E 3 4 E 4 84 Ctlt G Gain E zall E all EY N all None Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration 134 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 135 Papei E 79 Advanced Mode Ctl G Gain D all D Y all N all None Fi Help EAL nls EEIT INNING 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 6 9 Advanced Mode Ctl G Gain fA zall A N all None Fi Help Example In the screenshot displayed below the audio mono channels defined on the A V material onthe EVS server are alloc
155. n 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 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 131 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Audio Input Settings Description The advanced audio input settings allow users to specify 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 audio gain or audio muting should be applied in the recording process CONFIGURATION _ 20 3 SFO SOe for FME amp PLAY RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 QOPERATION 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 Ctl G Gain E all E D all D Asall A Y all EY DY G Reci on all Fi Help 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 recorded into the IN2 CAMB connector wi
156. nfiguration with 3x3G SLSM 2PH 1PLAY in 2R CM mode need to be cabled as shown below IN 4 OUT 1 IN 3 OUT 2 IN 2 OUT 3 IN 1 PLAY REC3 REC2 REC1 1 1 2 3G 1 2 3G 1 2 3G J7 J8 J7 J8 J7 IN 1B w IN 4B 5 IN 3B 35 IN 2B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J J6 J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR ouT f our 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 J3 J4 j J3 J4 J3 J4 p J3 p 69 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Available Configurations with SLSM 3 Phase Cameras IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC SLSM REC PLAY Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Example 1xSLSM 3PH 3REC 1PLAY 2R CM The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1XxSLSM 3PH 3REC 1PLAY in 2R CM mode need to be cabled as shown below IN3 IN 2 IN 1 REC REC 1 3 1 2 1 1 J7 J8 J7 J8 J7 J8 J7 IN 4B 5 IN 3B 5 IN 2B 35 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 amp REC4 REC3 REC2 J J6 J6 J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 3 Multicam Configuration 70 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Ss Available U Motion 6 Phase Configurations The table below shows the available U Motion 6 Phase configu
157. nfiguration 1SLSM 2PH 1REC 1 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below SLSM 2PH Col CODEC 2 CODEC 3 CODEC 4 ion Ci 3 DEC 1 OUT 1 IN5 IN4 IN3 OUT 5 IN1 PLAY 1A J8 J8 J7 JB J7 J J8 s 3D 1080 IN 6B 5 IN 5B 5 IN 4B 5 IN 3B 5 IN 2B 5 IN 1B 5 p CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 Dual Link REC REC 1 REC 1 2B 2B 1B Je Je 6 Je Je CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT4B CHAR OUT OUT5B CHAR OUT OUT6B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD ING PLAY B J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 33 J4 33 J4 3 1 J4 33 Note In an equivalent configuration with a 3G interface only the J8 connectors are cabled However the primary and secondary links on the codec module of the V3X board are both used Available SLSM 3x Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with SLSM 3 Phase cameras on a XT3 6U server They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board 3 Multicam Configuration 88 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A IN6 OUT1 IN5 0OUT2 IN4 0OUT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 REC Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec reid ee ALAY Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Example 3D 1080p Dual Link 1SLSM 3x 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link co
158. nfiguration 1SLSM 3PH 1 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below SLSM 3PH DEC 2 CODEC 3 CODEC 6 OUT 2 IN 4 IN1 OUT6 REC REC C 1A 13A 1 2A A 1A J8 J7 J8 J7 J8 J J NGB 05 IN5B US IN 4B 05 IN3B 05 IN2B Ws IN4B US wW 3D 1080p CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD 1 Dual Link REC REC REC 1 3B 1 2B 1 1B J 16 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT 2B SD HD SDHD J6 CHAR OUT OUT 3B CHAR our our 4B CHAR our our 5B CHAR OUT OUT 6B PLAY 1B J4 33 J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 33 J4 33 J4 J3 89 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 3 3 3 1 Server Tab 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 Technical Setting Name Advanced Setup C E C E _ 4 4 N HD to SD SDI Interpolation settings Vertical interp PC LAN settings Phase definition settings 3 Multicam Configuration 90 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issu
159. nformation 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 rZ Advanced Mode Edit Rec 1 Port Playlist 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 A Apply P3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit Pglp PgD Change page F Help OSD on Output Description Activates or deactivates the OSD feature 179 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 The Name is the number of the edited playlist Values Name TC TC Status TC Status Name TC Name Status Status Name Default value TC Status Name TC H Pos Defines the horizontal position of the TC on the screen Name H Pos Defines the horizontal position of the edit name on the screen TC V Pos Defines the vertical position of the TC on the screen 3 Multicam Configuration 180 EVS Broadcast Equipme
160. ning 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 disks configuration 5 1 or exit the software and return to Multicam Setup window to run a hardware check 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 Multicam Setup 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 Rebuild Process Introduction The XT3 serv
161. nk Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 6x T a 3 Multicam Configuration 78 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Example 1xSLSM 10PH 2 PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1xSLSM 10PH 2 PLAY MIX need to be cabled as shown below OD apr ODES S CODEC A ODI eC ODEC 2 aaa CODEC S aaa 6 OUT 1 DE IN OUT 4 IN2 OUT 6 PLAY REC sig 1 1 5 J8 J7 J8 J7 J8 J8 IN 6B 5 IN 5B 5 IN 4B u IN 3B w CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 REC ie oie REC S 1 10 1 7 J6 J6 J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR ouT f our 3B CHAR ouT f our 4B CHAR OUT OUTS5B CHAR ouT f our es SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD J4 p J3 i J4 y J3 i J4 p J3 p J4 i J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 i CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 REC ce 1 2 J8 J7 J8 IN 2B 5 IN 1B u s 79 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 2 5 3 2 6 General Principles on 3D and 1080p Configurations Introduction The 3D and 1080p configurations can be used on an XT3 server which is fitted with V3X boards using one of 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 e 3Ginterface that is to say a single connection that corresponds to the logical channel Connections on the Rear
162. nse 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 2 Multicam Setup 32 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A In the Web Based Interface The window features two areas which contain the information mentioned below Area Description Central area 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 Lower area Area where you can enter new license codes manually or upload a license code file 33 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 4 3 2 Multicam Setup 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 aXxxxxx 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 En
163. nt S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Name V Pos Defines the vertical position of the edit name on the screen Oto 11 U 3 7 6 RS422 VarlD Settings Introduction The RS422 VarlD 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 4 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 The following screenshot shows the RS422 VarlD and the VDCP visibility settings areas available in the Protocol tab in advanced mode Advanced Mode RS422 VarlID Uniqueness Local Length 32 Format ASCII UDCP visibility Port 61 Port 61 Port 01 Port s i Port Oi Port 61 181 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual VarID 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
164. ode 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 defined on page 8 of the Channels tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION amp T_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 3 NETWORK 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERATION 8 9 Advanced Mode Timecode settings LTC User Primary TC T HANC VITC LTC LT HANC VITC LTC PGM3 No Encoding ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration 144 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 User Timecode type stored in the second timecode jump table User TC table Values InSD e LTC e VITC In HD e 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
165. on 20 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 21 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 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 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 3 Server Parameters 2 3 1 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 Server Web Based Based Assigning a Server Facility Name Activating and Deactivating the Password 2 3 3 Yes Protecti
166. on Commands Page Satine sovran eones eoa Yes Re FSstingteSoveDacarcTing ess ve e Seti Ota OupaTo eA 206 yes o FeavigneSeverrar ida ves Ne 2 3 2 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 22 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 2 3 3 23 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 Tool
167. on on page 12 As soon as the EVS server is launched in a configuration it starts the loop recording process 1 Introduction XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 machine PC or server 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 XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 2 1 2 t1 2 Multicam Setup 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 run a given configuration yet The Multicam Setup window allows users to view and manage the various configuration lines perform some administration and maintenance tasks on the EVS ser
168. on Cut Extends the beginning of the transition to the left so that the end of the transition is unchanged 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 Default value Center Cut Swap audio tracks Availability Description Values Default value 211 This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid 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 The following values are possible 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 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Playlist loop Description Specifies whether the playlists in play mode will be looped and played back continuously Playlist auto fill Description 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 Values The following values a
169. on 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 o 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 configuration 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 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 positi
170. 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 Ifthe LTC timecode is selected the timecode color will be white If the USER timecode is selected the timecode color will be yellow 145 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Timecode Insertion Settings Introduction 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 The following screenshot shows the Timecode Insertion settings in SD on page 9 of the Channels tab in the server based application als NETWORK 4 MONT TORING 7 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 2 OPERATION 979 Advanced Mode Timecode insertion settings PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 CAMA CAMB IN LO
171. onitor 412 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Default value 1 2 By default the first stereo pair of the source is selected Aspect ratio Videos Changes the aspect ratio of the video output in HD mode Values e 16 9 Anamorphic e Crop e 4 3 aspect Default value 16 9 Anamorphic 161 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 6 3 Aspect ratio SD downconverted Changes the aspect ratio of the video output in SD mode Values 16 9 Anamorphic 4 3 Crop 4 3 Letterbox Default value 16 9 Anamorphic DB15 output Specifies the DB15 output Values RGB YUV CVBS in this format the connected Multiviewer should be full HD and support the country specific frequency HD output format Specifies the format for HD output Values 720p 1080i Default value 720p if the EVS Server is configured in 720p 1080i in other cases OSD Settings Introduction 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 inthe Multicam Configuration window Monitoring tab e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T4 1 3 Multicam Configuration 162 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 163 The following screenshot presents the settings page of the Monitoring tab in the server based application and hi
172. onsists of a pair of HD SDI serial links and provides a bitrate of 2 970 Gbit s e The 3G SDI interface consists of a single serial link that provides 2 970 Gbit s 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 3G 83G SDI available in one of the conditions below o License code 22 1080p 3G active AND 1080p resolution selected Server tab Video and Reference License code 24 3D 3G active AND 3D setting set to Yes Default value Warning Only the configurations explicitly allowed by the license codes can be started For instance if a user has code 22 1080p 3G and 23 3D Dual Link he cannot start the server in 3D 3G although he can select 3G and 3D Dual Link in the Multicam Configuration window To enable 3D 3G configurations to be started code 24 must be active Port Settings Introduction 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 inthe Technical menu of the Remot
173. ork The Gigabit connection is provided via the H3X board Its backplane is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet 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 H3X board or when the Gigabit connection has been lost the first line of the Gigabit Ethernet settings will display the message Not detected These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Network tab in the basic and advanced display modes on page 1 in the server and web based interfaces e inthe Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel T3 X Warning Changes to the Gigabit Ethernet parameters require an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows to be taken into account The following screenshot highlights the Gigabit Ethernet settings defined on page 1 of the Network tab in the server based application CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUN NIN 1 SERUER 2 CHANNELS 4 RONE 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 TTN 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 Ethernet Port 1 Port 2 IP Address 601 661 626 128 001 662 022 Subnet Mask 255 255 668 255 255 255 000 Default Gateway 128 001 254 128 001 254 001 ALT A Apply F3 Basic Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help
174. orted industry standard protocols but not from Multicam Default value Multicam LSM 3 Multicam Configuration 110 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 111 Ss SLSM Rec Values Note a 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 3D Availability Description Values Issue 11 01 A In SD None Single SD SLSM 3x Alt Parity Single SD SLSM 3x Ident Parity Double SD SLSM 3x Alt Parity Double SD SLSM 3x Ident Parity In HD None Single HD SLSM 2x Alt Parity Single HD SLSM 3x Alt Parity Double HD SLSM 2x Alt Parity Double HD SLSM 3x Alt Parity Triple HD SLSM 2x Alt Parity Single 3G HD SLSM 2x Alt Parity Double 3G HD SLSM 2x Alt Parity Triple 3G SLSM 2x Alt Parity Single HD SLSM 6x Alt Parity Single HD SLSM 10x Alt Parity The parameter is only available if one of the 3D options has been subscribed to license code 23 for 3D Dual Link and license code 24 for 3D 3G Activates the 3D option using the Dual Link or the 3G SDI standard This option makes it possible to use the server to record and play back 3D video Yes No default 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3G Dual Description Defines the interface the EVS server will use with the 3D or 1080p standards e The Dual Link interface c
175. 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 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 Same timecode as in the input inserted in the output Timecode from the LTC table inserted in the output 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 e in default e LTC e USER Lines Description Lines on which the specified timecode must be written on the loop of the input Default Values e 14 16 in NTSC e 19 21 in PAL 3 Multicam Configuration 148 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 149 UserBits Description Enables disables the insert
176. ow that mainly features o the configurations lines and their management the functions related to server administration and maintenance e Asection 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 the parameter description itself 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 on page 11 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 Configurati
177. p when it is created 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 VarID 32 The VarID 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 3 Multicam Configuration 202 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Clip post roll Description 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 00s00fr to 30s00fr Default value 02s00fr Mark cue point Specifies how the cue point timecode will be memorized Values Two values are possible for this parameter e Live Memorizes cue points based on the timecode of the LIVE input Playback Memorizes cue points based on the timecode of the field loaded on the main play channel Preroll Preroll duration used when recalling a cue point From Os01fr to 5s00fr Default value Os O5fr 203 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Record trains OUTs Description Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or play through when it reaches an OUT point marked on the record train
178. 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 Video and reference Field rate Resolution Codec Bitrate Mbps Horizontal Res LTC Timecode Sync PC Time to TC Genlock Phase definition SD HD to SD SDI Interpolation Vertical interp Four Lines PC Lan IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gatewa ALT A Apply F3 ic 1 1 Advanced Mode 50 GHz 108i Mjpeg EUS lt HD gt 100 966 pixels 14 21 58 68 OK Yes every 66h15 Blackburst OK Studio g Half Pixel 3 ns 12000 gt 15000 gt i Half Pixel 13 5ns 1000 gt 100 gt No No 661 661 620 024 Connected 255 255 000 00A 192 168 023 001 Advanced Esc Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help Web Based User Interface The following screenshot presents the 1St tab of the Multicam Configuration window of an XT3 server in the web based interface shown in advanced 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 3 Multicam Configuration 48 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A
179. playlist to pause at the end of each clip 1 to 100 will apply the specified speed as default speed for playlist elements 209 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Insert in playlist Description Specifies if the clips add to a playlist are insert before or after the active clip in the playlist Confirm Ins Del clips Description 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 Advanced audio editing Availability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid Description Activates deactivates 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 3 Multicam Configuration 210 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Extend split transition Availability Description 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
180. pply to all configurations and are valid for all EVS servers equipped with V3X boards e The record channels IN connectors are always assigned from the right to the left OD ee OER ag EO Be LF SODEC A EE 4 ar IN6 OUT 1 N5 OUT 2 IN4 OUT 3 IN3 OUT 4 IN2 OUT 5 IN1 IN 6B w IN 5B u IN 4B w IN 3B u IN 2B u 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 J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT4B CHAR OUT OUT5B CHAR OUT OUT6B 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 om IN 5B u IN 4B w IN 3B w IN 2B u IN 1B w CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD 1 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 i J3 p J4 7 J3 i J4 i J3 i J4 _ J3 i The primary links mentioned in the tables of this section correspond to the upper connectors of a codec module o J8 for IN connectors o J7 for OUT connectors J6 is also equivalent to J7 8 IN 6B u IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR out f o
181. proceed as follows 1 If you are in Playlist mode press RECORD first to exit this mode 2 Press SHIFT MENU to go to the Main menu om pam J reo J a 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 1 5 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 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 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 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 Scrolling through section pages with the jog wheel ENTER when no setting is selected jog 3 Multicam Configuration 54 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 55 Editing
182. r 2012 Issue 11 01 A Freeze on cue points Description Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or not when it reaches 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 Values 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 Protocol Receive page Description 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 Playlist Receive page Introduction 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 Availability The setting is only available if the license code 111 or 112 is valid Description 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 Default value 0 page 10 205 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual T
183. r XStoreSE to be visible across the network and easily transferable These fields 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 Note 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 Warning Changes to the SDTI parameters require an application reboot ALT Q from the operational windows to be taken into account 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual CONFIGURATION XT_ADL 5 LSM 2REC 4PLAY NOT RUNNING 1 SERVER 2 CHANNELS 4 MONITORING 5 PROTOCOL 6 GPI 7 OPERAT ION 1 1 Advanced Mode SDTI Speed No Relay 1485 Net Name XT 2 1 Net Number 1 Type Server SDTI Priorities PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 High Pr
184. r settings related to each configuration file are now 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 more pages in the server based application e Each tab displays all settings on a single page in the web based interface The settings on page tab are organized in field groups having a dedicated name 3 Multicam Configuration 46 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 M
185. rations in HD with an XT3 4U server and how the BNC connectors should be cabled IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 REC SLSM REC PLAY 6x Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Example 1xSLSM 6PH 1 PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1xSLSM 6PH 1 PLAY MIX need to be cabled as shown below ma ee pe IN 4 N2 J7 IN 4B 35 4 IN 3B ua 4 IN 2B ua 4 IN 1B ua gt a J8 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 1 2 E amp REC REC REC J6 CHAR OUT OUT1B CHAR ouT our 2B CHAR our our 3B CHAR out our 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD ia ua o i amp XT3 6UServers Available Configurations with SLSM 2 Phase Cameras IN6 OUT1 INS5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5S IN1 OUT6 REC Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec as PRECI isla Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 71 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 IN3 OUT4 m H 9 zZ IN5 OUT2 IN6 OUT1 Prim Sec Link Prim Sec Link Prim Sec Link Prim Sec Link Prim Sec Link Sec Prim SLSM REC PLAY Link Link Link Link Link Link Link x N N x 2 x x x Samlean ean x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Sj Sa fJ 2 2
186. re 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 Import export configuration lines Assign server facility name Import export keyword files Export log files Options code management Hardware check Raid Configuration Set LAN PC address Set date and time Clear video disks Touch screen calibration Default to VGA Reboot Enable password for technical settings 2 Multicam Setup 8 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 2 1 2 Name of area Description Configuration This area shows a summary of the server parameters Summary 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 Task bar 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 bar web based interface displays e the Multicam Setup application status e the date and time of the last refresh e the Refresh button Server Information This area displays the following information on the EVS server e genlock status OK or bad timecode and timecode status O
187. re possible All Cam The clips for all camera angles will be added to the playlist Prim Sec The clips corresponding to the primary and secondary camera angles will be added to the playlist Primary The clips corresponding to the primary camera angles will be added to the playlist Secondary The clips corresponding to the secondary camera angles will be added to the playlist 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 Default value All Cam Fade to from color Description Specifies the color that is used in the transition effects fade to color fade from color and fade to from color V fade 3 Multicam Configuration 212 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 9 6 213 Load Playlist This parameter is only used in 2PGM or 3PGM mode Values The following values are available e Always This always loads the selected playlist in PGM PRV mode 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 Timeline Settings Introduction The Timeline settings relate to the audio groups in timelines These fields are available in the following interfaces e inthe Multicam Configuration window Operation tab in the basic display mo
188. ription 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 3 Multicam Configuration 122 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Clip Capacity 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 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 1 t 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 in LSM configurations in Video delay configurations in Spotbox configurations e Per channel o with 2 ch VTR 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 123 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Serv
189. rning Bear in mind that even with a 3G interface single link connected to the rear panel both primary and secondary links of a codec module of the V3X board are used in 3D 1080p XT3 4U Servers Available Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with standard cameras on a XT3 4U server They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board IN4 0UT1 IN3 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 IN1 OUT4 Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec Prim Sec AREE LAN Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Example 3D 1080p Dual Link 2REC 2PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link configuration 2REC 2PLAY need to be cabled as shown below CODEC mmm OUT 1 IN 3 OUT 2 IN 2 OUT 3 IN 1 OUT 4 ia PLAY REC REC 2A 1A J8 J7 J8 J7 IN 4B 5 IN 3B ua IN 2B 5 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD v1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 REC REC 2B 1B J6 J6 J6 CHAR out f OUT1B CHAR OUT OUT2B CHAR OUT OUT3B CHAR OUT OUT 4B SD HD SD HD SD HD SD HD PLAY 2B J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 XT3 6U Servers Available Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with standard cameras on a XT3 6U server They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board IN6 OUT1 IN5 OUT2 IN4 0UT3 IN3 OUT4 IN2 OUT5 IN1 OUT6 Prim
190. roll Record trains OUTs Default copy move ALT A Apply F3 Basi AT 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 ALT A Apply F3 Bas ic 3 Multicam Configuration 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 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 200 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 201 Automake clip for CAM A B C D E Availability This parameter is only displayed in Multicam LSM Replay Only LSM and XSense 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 applicab
191. rotection 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 a You can only define the settings associated with the LAN PC address from the server based application 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 extern
192. rs of the playchannels as presented in the table below The table shows maximum number of players and an audio configuration with 16 tracks mono channels OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUTS Mono2 D 02 Do6 D10 Mono3_ D 03 Do D11 Mono4 D 04 Do8 p 12 Monos Mono6 Mono7 D 13 None D 14 None D15 None D 16 None None None None None None None Mono7 None None None None Monod None None None None None None Monot2 None None None None None None None None Mono16 None None 139 3 Multicam Configuration None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 None None None None Mono7 None None 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 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 possi
193. s 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 The password protection has the following impact on the various user interfaces 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 Multicam Setup e The password is required 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 waming message opens 2 Read the warning 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
194. s The following values are possible e RS422 2 to RS422 6 e LanPC Default value RS422 6 Protocol Description Specifies the protocol type used for data transfer on the selected port Values 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 Default values e TCP when Portis set to Lan PC Sony 9 pin when Port is set to one of the RS422 235 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 9 15 IP Address Availability This setting is only available if the Port setting is set to Lan PC Specifies the IP address of the PC LAN Default value 192 168 10 60 Dial Speed Defines the multiplication factor applied to the jog value Range of values 10x to 1000x multiple of 10x Special Effects Settings Introduction 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 effects 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 236 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01
195. s of all settings inthe currenttab CTRL F5 for the selected configuration 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 selected 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 3 Multicam Configuration 50 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 51 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 Command description Command key Activating the Advanced display 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 a
196. s 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 Setup menu of the Remote Panel Technical Setup Setting Name Basic Advanced SLSM Rec 3G Dual Channels and control settings pa S p eee a a is a a E an r PEN a ea aes a a a ae oe ox 3 Multicam Configuration 106 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A Technical Setting Name Advanced Setup Mosom Sx unierotveas a C E Advanced audio settings Embedded outputs Audio settings Advanced audio settings Digital AES EBU outputs Advanced audio settings Analog outputs IN1 6 loop U N e a a als bE pe 4 4 4 x x x x x xx x x N x N x xix x x N x lt x lt x lt 6 Primary TC SMPTE 334M packets management settings Custom 1 2 SD OUT Encoding 107 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 4 2 Technical Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup Timecode insertion settings Channels Base Settings Introduction The base settings allow defining the main characteristics of a configuration as regards play and record channels These fields are available in the following interfaces inthe Multicam Confi
197. s 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 o 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 displayed when you use the server based application 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Required Application Reboot Modifications to some parameters will only be applied after an application reboot This is mentioned in the sections where the parameters are described These parameters are summarized below Tab Name Setting Name Server tab Most video and reference settings Field rate Resolution Codec Bitrate Horizontal res LTC timecode All PC LAN settings only editable from the Multicam Setup window Channels tab Some base settings e Inputs Outputs e Base config Channels tab One audio setting e Number of tracks Channels tab One recorder setting e Loop in IN1 XX Loop field Network tab All SDTI settings e Speed e Net name e Net number e Type Network tab All Gigabit Ethernet settings e IP address
198. t related function Values 00s00fr to 02s00fr Disable GPIs OUT Function Specifies the function that activates the output line Values The following functions can be triggered by a GPI OUT e Replace GPIs 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 activation close A rising edge pulse is generated at pulse alk activation The level changes to low level at ll activation close open open i 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 00s00fr to 02s00fr e Disable 189 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 8 3 GPIs OUT Pulse duration Description Defines the pulse duration number of seconds and or frames for pulse type output lines Values 00s00fr to 02s00fr 2fr steps Disable 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 Director s Cut and to add these clips to a playlist The clips are created automatically by the server as it receives GPIs
199. ter 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 on a 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 34 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 35 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 cod
200. 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 Freeze Multicam will countdown to the OUT point and will automatically freeze on that picture if the Post Roll mode is disabled 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 SDTI network If the SDTI network is temporarily unavailable the transfer is then tried through the Gigabit interface Transfers to GigE targets will always be performed via the GigE interface 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 3 Multicam Configuration 204 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A Novembe
201. 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 Clip name Specifies how the clip name is displayed Downconverted Outputs Settings Introduction The Downconverted outputs settings allow specifying the settings related to the downconverted output lines and the downconverter parameters 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 D downconverted Anamorphic OsD Downconverted outputs Genlock 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 EsesQuit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration 164 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01
202. 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 maximum number of players and an audio configuration with 16 tracks mono channels OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 Monot E1 01 E2 01 3 01 Mono2_ E1 02 E2 02 E3 02 Mono3 E1 03 E2 03 E3 03 E4 01 E5 01 E6 01 E4 02 E5 02 E6 02 E4 03 E5 03 E6 03 E1 04 E2 04 E3 04 E4 04 E5 04 E6 04 E1 05 E2 05 E3 05 E4 05 E5 05 E6 05 E1 06 E2 06 E3 06 E4 06 E5 06 E6 06 E1 07 E3 07 E1 08 E3 08 Monod E1 09 E3 09 4 09 E5 09 Mono10 E1 10 E210 E3 10 E410 E5 10 Mono11 E1 11 E211 E311 E4 11 E5 11 Mono12 E1 12 E212 E3 12 E1 13 E2 13 E3 13 E4 13 E5 13 Mono14 E1 14 E2 14 6314 E4 14 E5 14 E6 14 E4 07 E5 07 E6 07 E4 08 E5 08 E6 08 E6 09 E6 10 E6 11 E4 12 E5 12 E6 12 E6 13 E1 15 E2 15 E3 15 4 15 E5 15 E6 15 E1 16 E2 16 E3 16 E4 16 E5 16 E6 16 137 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 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 16 tracks mono channels OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 Monot E1 01
203. tion 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 40 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 2 5 4 2 5 5 41 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 then 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 Clearing Video Disks Introduction This function is used to delete all media from the RAID disk array This will permanently delete all video and audio data including protected clip and record trains Procedure To clear video disks 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 Note After a Clear Video Disks action t
204. tomake clip for cam A B C D UU U o Make clips rem trains Guardbands UU U oa Default clip duration U Autoname clips U Clip post roll Mark cue points u U oa Record trains OUTs U Default copy move U Freeze on cue points U Protocol Receive page U Playlist Receive page U Timeline Receive page NM N NM NM Playlist Settings Operational Setting Name Setup 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 2 aaa ae xX X peec E powi E poo a ia porci x x Co E e o i pooo E D o e i iai yi Donoro EESE Extend split transition 193 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Operational Setup Setting Name Swap audio tracks Playlist loop Playlist auto fill Fade to from color Load playlist Miscellaneous Settings Operational Setting Name Setup 3 Multicam Configuration 194 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 195 Controller Settings Operational Setup Setting Name Controller settings Effect duration for take 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 Browse
205. u 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 XF 2 name and network number ee 3 Multicam Configuration 230 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3 9 12 Cam Mapping Settings 231 Introduction 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 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 76 Basic Mode Cam Mapping Authorize cam mapping No Cam C Only editable if Multicam is running Cam D Only editable if Multicam is running HYPE PMU LON CUNnCrUT Ler Hypermot ion No Recorder CAM A Remote mode Hypermot
206. u about which configuration lines will be imported and tells the next screen will allow you to select which settings to replace Select Yes using the RIGHT ARROW and press ENTER In the 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 Press ENTER to start the import process 18 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A In the Web Based Interface Note X Inthe 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 Setup 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 19 2 Multicam Setup XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 2 2 6 2 2 7 2 Multicam Setup Changing the Position of Configuration Lines In the Server Based Application To move a configurati
207. u will use When both storage types are available the following values are possible e Internal only e External Internal e External only Number of raids Specifies the number of raids you want to use Type the number of raids you want to use Raid configuration type 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 4 Licenses and Maintenance 2 4 1 Overview on Options Codes Management Introduction To run a software 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 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 2 Multicam Setup 30 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 2 4 2 31 Accessin
208. ulticam Configuration window from the Multicam Setup window when the server is not running click the Edit icon Z tor 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 display modes are consequently available 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 Basic mode Ady I E or Loo 47 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual User Interfaces Server Based User Interface The following screenshot presents the 4st tab and 4st 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 e The current page and number of
209. ur 1B CHAR OUT OUT 6B SD HD SD HD J4 J3 E J 57 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual e The secondary links correspond to the middle connectors of a codec module J5 for IN connectors o J3 for OUT connectors OUT 1 J8 J7 IN 6B 5 IN 1B 5 CHAR SD J1 CHAR SD J1 J CHAR OUT OUT 1B SD HD J4 _ J3 CHAR OUT OUT 6B SD HD J33 Channel Assignment in 2R CM Configurations The 2R CM configurations should be cabled in the following sequence 1 Cable the play channels from left to right 2 Cable the record channels from right to left starting with the primary links without using the left codec modules already cabled as play channels 3 Cable the remaining record channels to assign starting from right to left and using the secondary link for the remaining codec modules Clip and Record Train Compatibility on XT3 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 3 Multicam Configuration 58 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 3
210. ver 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 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 fulticam Setup 11 XT3 6U SN 115890 LWY Configuration lines CESC fools lt F gt SPOTBOX IPDP 2REC 4 PLAY I lt m gt port configuration lines LSM 1REC 1PLAY Export configuration lines LSM 1REC 2PLAY Assign server facility name LSM 2REC 2PLAY Import export keyword files 2REC 4PLAY ECx gt port log files 1PLAY lt O gt ptions codes management 2PLAY CH ardware check 3PLAY CROAID configuration 2PLAY Set LOAN PC address 1PLAY Set date and t gt ime 2PLAY lt C lear video disks SLSM 1REC 2PLAY Touch Screen cal i gt bration SLSM 2REC 1PLAY D lt e gt fault to UGA ReCb gt oot SPOT BOX Enable password for technical settings Selected configuration summar Server information Mjpeg EUS CHD gt 166Mbps 16861 56 60Hz Genlock Ok Spothox 2in 4out 4 Monos TC 14 26 18 16 OK SDTI 1 XT2_ADL Server LAN PC 1 1 26 24
211. ver cannot control more than one hypermotion camera e The hypermotion camera is used with the classical channel configurations Not all Multicam LSM configurations with several PGMs and several Remotes are supported within the current RS422 and channel configuration constraints 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 232 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A of Remotes Hypermotion Mode 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 233 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 Hyperm Only R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 hyperm R2 hyperm R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 PGM2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 hyperm R2 hyperm R3 hyperm hyperm R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 R1 PGM1 PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 R2 PGM2 PGM3 PGM3 R2 PGM3 R2 PGM3 R3 PGM3 R3 PGM3 hyperm R2
212. x track output Pru 3 6 Basic Mode ALT A Appiy F3 Basic Advanced Ese Quit PgUp PgDn Change page Fi Help 3 Multicam Configuration 222 EVS Broadcast Equipment S A November 2012 Issue 11 01 A 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 Lipsync value ms Description Specifies the delay in ms between video and audio signals e A positive value means video is ahead of audio Anegative value means audio ahead of video Values The following values are possible e Range for PAL from 41 458 ms to 14 708 ms 848 to 3544 samples 0 ms 2838 samples e Range for NTSC from 34 625 to 12 125 ms 688 to 2932 samples 0 ms 2350 samples Note a This adjustment is done during the record process A new Lipsync value will apply for the next recorded pictures only 223 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual Aux track output Description Specifies to which audio outputs the auxiliary track of the playlist will be played out Values 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
213. y E signal to DY in the Multicam Configuration window Channels tab This has two effects e It disables the sample rate converter on the input channels e It forces all transitions to a hard cut 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 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 The sample rate converter parameter does not apply to embedded audio 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual 3 4 4 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 Introduction 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 timec
214. you can not only modify the default routing of audio channels but you can also do the following e adjust the audio gain for each audio mono channel individually e mute 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 3 Multicam Configuration XT3 Server Version 11 01 Configuration Manual The audio gain can be adjusted by steps of 0 75dB 3dB or 6dB in the range from 77 25d0B to 23 25dB of the current audio level The following screenshot shows the display of mute and audio gain settings Advanced audio settings Inputs 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 L

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