User's Manual - Version 8.03 - Dec 2006 Live Slow Motion & Super Slow Motion Instant Replay & Highlights Production www.evs.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OVERVIEW 5 1. SOFTWARE SELECTION 6 2. REMOTE CONTROLLER 7 General Layout Led colors F-keys & small buttons Soft keys Transport controls Transport controls 7 9 9 10 11 11 3. MAIN MENU 12 4. SETUP MENU 15 How to access the set-up menu? How to select and to modify parameters? 5. SETUP SCREEN How to access the set-up Screen ? 6.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 7. CONTROL MODES Live (E2E) Mode Search Mode Playback Mode Synchronisation Mode (Switch To In) Definition of Controlled and Primary Channels Preference Mode (PREF) 8. PGM-PRV MODE 1PGM+PRV (Press A from MAIN MENU) Full Control and Lever Control 9. MULTI PGM MODE 1/2/3 PGM modes (press A or B from MAIN menu) 49 49 49 50 50 51 52 52 55 56 56 10. VIDEO DELAY 59 11. CLIP MANAGEMENT 61 Using the EVS Remote Panel.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Creating and Selecting the Keyword File. Creating the keyword file from a PC Selecting the current keyword file Editing the keyword file from the multicam application Assigning Keywords using the VGA Screen. Searching the Database using the VGA Screen. Definition of Search Criteria Search Results Assigning Keywords using the EVS Remote Panel.
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EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Overview The aim of this manual is to familiarize the operator with the MULTICAM software for EVS High Definition and Standard Definition LSM-XT, and its REMOTE panel, so as to learn as quickly and efficiently as possible the basic operations. The CLIP & PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT functions allow the operator to keep up to 4000 clips on disks and of course to replay all or some of them.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 1. Software selection Application window Message window Task bar 6 The EVS software is used for configuration and maintenance operations. It is also used to select which configuration to run, since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various standard and customized configurations. (LSM 1 CAM, LSM 2 CAM, LSM 3 CAM, LSM 4CAM, TRIPLE LSM, SLSM, SLSM+1CAM, etc.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 2. Remote Controller GENERAL LAYOUT The following diagram shows the REMOTE panel along with a brief description of each area. Note: The operational buttons have PRIMARY and SECONDARY functions and are divided into upper and lower sections.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 1. F-Keys & small buttons: multi-purpose keys 2. SOFT keys: with LCD display, enables operator to enter MULTICAM MENU system 3. LEVER: initiates slow motion and playlist replay 4. JOG DIAL: used to accurately cue disk recorder 5. Operational block 1: PLST LOOP BROWSE INSERT IN GOTO IN OUT GOTO OUT TAKE LEVER 6. Operational block 2 : PLAY NETWORK LAST CUE GOTO TC FAST JOG MARK RECORD RETURN PRV CTL PAGE 7.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 LED COLORS A selected key lights red. When a key lights green, it means a value in relation with this key exists. For example: F1 to F0 keys Green light means a clip has been stored in relation with the key. → Flashing means a clip is being created. Red light means the clip associated to the key is playing or is ready to play.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 SOFT KEYS The soft keys have PRIMARY and SECONDARY functions and are divided into upper and lower sections. Aud.Met. Mix. Sw to IN Search Pref Rst Cam Cam A Local Cam B Sync Prv Cam C 2nd Ctrl Cam D A B C D SECONDARY MENU MENU + SHIFT OPERATIONAL MENU By pressing the SHIFT button you gain access to the secondary functions. The LCD display is divided in two menus.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 TRANSPORT CONTROLS JOG DIAL The JOG DIAL allows the operator to pass into SEARCH mode and thus to choose exactly the SHORT OUT or SHORT IN image. Move the JOG DIAL clockwise to search forward and move it counter-clockwise to search backwards. One revolution of the JOG DIAL will produce a jump of approximately 35 frames. This number can be multiplied by enabling the FAST mode.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 3. MAIN Menu After the boot sequence of the MULTICAM system, the LCD screen of the Remote Control panel will display the MAIN menu: 2Rec 4Play LSM Multi-Cam Ver:06.01.43 F1: 1 Remote F6: Exit F2: 2 Remotes F7: Clear all clips F3: 3 Remotes F8: Stop Record F4: 4 Remotes F9: Fill Playlist F5: Char.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 F3: 3 Remotes F4 : 4 Remotes If desired, the MULTICAM system can be run using 1, 2, 3 or 4 EVS remotes. Depending on the number of play channels available in the current configuration, 1- , 2-, 3- or 4- remote modes will be available from the MAIN menu. F5: Char. On/Off: enables or disables the on-screen display (Timecode, Clip ID,…) on the monitoring outputs.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 ! Important Note: In order to guarantee the validity of data and clips previously saved, it is advised to properly exit the application by pressing + and from the keyboard, or and then from the remote panel. DO NOT TURN OFF THE SYSTEM WHILE THE APPLICATION IS RUNNING.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 4. SETUP Menu ! Important Note: Prior to using the MULTICAM, the operator should enter the SETUP menu and set all necessary parameters. If clips are stored with certain parameters and the operator wishes to change them afterwards, those clips and playlists will not change. Thus, it is important to set these parameters first. The SET-UP menu allows the operator to define parameters regarding some functions.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 required). HOW TO SELECT AND TO MODIFY PARAMETERS? Adjustments are made as follows for most parameters : Once you’ve reached the desired page, choose the parameter to be modified by pressing the corresponding Function key & make adjustment by rotating the JOG knob, then press the corresponding Function key again. To restore the default value of a parameter, press CLEAR and the corresponding Function key.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Default: Yes Keyword info : (No / Yes) Up to 3 keywords and a ranking can be assigned to every clip. When the “Keyword info” parameter is set to “Yes”, these keywords and ranking appears on the OSD of the monitoring outputs when the clip is loaded on its Short IN point.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 mode”, i.e. it start implementing its internal time code reference based on the genlock and the last external TC value read before the TC table is full. This means that any time code discontinuity occurring after the TC table is full is ignored, the system assuming the TC is continuous from that moment on. The operator can clear this internal TC table by calling the “Resync to TC ref” function.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Mark Cue Points: (Live / Playback) Live: memorizes cue points based on the time code of the LIVE input. Playback: memorizes cue points based on the timecode of the field loaded on the main play channel. Default: Live Pre-Roll: (0s01fr to 5s00fr) Pre-roll duration used when recalling a cue point.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 input. This allows the operator to continue the record of live audio tracks during the LOOP process. This can be useful to add music, voice or live sound to an edit for example. Default: Video+Audio Make Clip rem. trains: (Ctrled Cams / All cams) By default, only controlled remote cameras are clipped. This parameter allows to clip all cameras of a remote server if at least one trains of that server is controlled. Clips p.3.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 upon creation. Default: Disabled. Clip post-roll: (00s00fr to 30s00fr) When the post-roll function is enabled from the secondary clip menu, the clip will play through its OUT point for a duration defined by the post-roll parameter. This is also valid inside record trains if the Record Train OUTs parameter is set to Freeze. Default: 02s00fr.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Numeric 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.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Defines the Xfile where clips must be sent when using the ARCHIVE function from the EVS remote panel or VGA screens. Default : -------- #-Grab image: Default : disabled. When the function is enabled and a def ault x-file has been assigned, the grab function is coupled with the ‘mark’ key on the remote. Each time the ‘Mark’ key is used, a cue point is marked and a command is sent to the xfile to save that image.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Number of audio in AVCFG 2 4 8 Value 1 (default) 1 2 4 Value 2 Value 3 2 4 8 2+6 1 Playlist p.4.1 [F1]Video effect duration : 00s10fr [F2]Audio effect duration : Lock to Vid. [F3]Wipe type : Vert. L>R [F4]Default plst speed : Unk. [F5]Insert in playlist : After [F6]Confirm Ins/Del clips : No [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn Video Effect Duration: (0s00fr to 20s00fr) sets the duration of video transition effect.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Wipe Type: (Vert. L>R / Vert. R>L) Selects vertical wipe effects from Left to Right or from Right to Left. Default : Vert (L>R) Default Plst Speed: (Unknown, then from 0% to 100%) Default speed used for clips entered into playlist. 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 playlist to pause at the end of the previous clip.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 - Ask : allows the operator to select any of the above options when editing the duration of the transition Default : Center Cut Swap audio tracks: (Auto / Manual) This parameter is only useful when performing split audio editing with at least 2 mono audio tracks per video. - Auto : the audio tracks to swap are automatically selected by the application when inserting a swap point.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Lipsync value(ms): (-22 to 17 ms) Lipsync parameter is the delay (in ms) between video and audio signals. A positive value means video is ahead of audio. A negative value means audio ahead of video. This parameter is also available from the Channel Parameters option of the EVS Maintenance Menu. Changing the Lipsync value in the SETUP menu will update it in the EVS menu and vice versa.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 EVS Controller p.6.1 [F1]Effect duration for Take : 00s05fr [F2]Fast jog : 20x [F3]PGM Speed/Var Max : 50% [F4]Lever engage mode : Direct [F5]Second lever range : -100% <-> +100% [F6]Recall clip Toggle : Enable [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn Effect Duration for Take: (00s00fr to 20s00fr) Defines the duration of the transition when using the TAKE key to chain 2 sequences in PGM+PRV mode.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Second Lever Range: The T-Bar lever can be used in normal mode: to play back clips at slow motion speed from 0 to 100%. Or secondary range is available to playback material at the following speeds : -100% 100% 0 200% -200% 200% 0 400% -400% 400% To gain access to the secondary speed from the remote controller, press SHIFT + LEVER/TAKE.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 VGA & RMT Sync : (No, Yes, Server Nbr) Select whether and how the current clips machine, page and bank of VGA screens and EVS remote panel must be synchronized. - “No” : clips machine, page and bank can be selected independently on the VGA screen and on the EVS remote panel ; - “Yes” : clips machine, page and bank are synchronized between VGA screen and EVS remote panel.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 (EVS Remote) When working in LSM base configuration, the first RS422 port must always be connected to an EVS remote.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Special Control Settings p.7.2 Main RS422 Second. RS422 PGM1: EVS Remote -- [F5]Sony BVW75 04 PGM2:[F2]EVS Remote –- [F6]Sony BVW75 05 PGM3:[F3]EVS Remote –- [F7]---------- -PGM4:[F4]EVS Remote –- [F8]---------- -[Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn This page is used to define which device/controller can control which PGM channel.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Special Control Settings p.7.3 Main RS422 Second. RS422 PGM5:[F1]---------- -- [F5]---------- -- [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn Multicam is now capable of operating in LSM Base Config with 5 play channels assigned. This added Protocol assignment page is where the user can define the protocols and ports to manage this channel.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 GPI# 5 6 7 8 Channel/Device Port Function [F1]RMT1 -- [F5]Play [F2]RMT1 -- [F6]Next [F3]RMT1 -- [F7]Skip [F4]RMT1 -- [F8]Pause [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn These 2 pages define the settings for the GPI inputs of the XT server. For each GPI input, the operator has the possibility to define : - the channel that the GPI will affect or the device that the GPI is assigned to.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Before the IN On Replace IN High Low High Pulse Low Pulse High Low High Pulse Low Pulse Low High Low High GPI OUT [F1]GPI [F2]GPI [F3]GPI Between IN and OUT High Low Low High Setting Delay Out Advance Pulse Duration On Replace OUT After the OUT Low High High Pulse Low Pulse : Disable : Disable : 01s00fr Low High Low High p.8.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Color: (white, black, custom) defines the color to assign to the cursor/wipe/split. Default: white Custom Color : F3, F4, and F5 are used to set the border color for the split screen, the wipe effect and the cursor Custom Y : (0 – 360) Default : 240 Custom U : (0 – 128) Default : 128 Custom V : (0 – 128) Default : 128 SplitScreen Tracking: (Yes/No). enables or disables the auto-tracking inside the Split Screen effect.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 5. SETUP Screen The VGA Setup screen contains some parameters from the Setup Menu of the remote that are useful to adjust when working in a mode where no remote panel is used. HOW TO ACCESS THE SET-UP SCREEN ? The VGA Setup screen is available by pressing simultaneously SHIFT + F2 on the keyboard with CAPS LOCK disabled. The Setup screen is not accessible if CAPS LOCK is ON.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 This parameter can not be adjusted yet. In a future version, it will be used to select the date format between dd/mm/yy (day/month/year) and mm/dd/yy (month/day/year). Channel Names: Play and Rec channels can be named (12 characters max.).
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 The server allows now to totally clean the VBI information from the vertical blanking at playback or to clean it only when it would not have been preserved. In SD, the page is as follows : The possible parameters are : • IN TC REF : selects which time code is used as reference for the recorder. • IN LOOP : selects on which line the VITC must be written on the loop of the input.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 In HD, the page is as follows : The possible parameters are : • IN TC REF : selects which time code is used as reference for the recorder. • IN LOOP : selects on which line the VITC must be written on the loop of the input. The TC and user bits are always the same as the one on the input. • HD OUT HANC LTC : selects if HANC LTC and user bits are present or not on the HD output.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Saving and Loading Setup Files 20 setup files can be saved on the XT system disk. To save the current setup, press F4 and enter a file name (8 characters max., no spaces or special characters), followed by ENTER. To load a setup file, press F5, use the ↑/↓ arrow keys to select the desired file, then press ENTER.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 6. Remote Panel operations RECORD: This key lights «red» when the system is recording. Pressing this key brings the system in E/E (“live”) mode, and starts the record if necessary (depending on the settings of the Setup menu). The E/E mode is actually playing pictures already recorded by the system, and has a delay of 3 frames compared to the live source, on all audio and video tracks.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Note: The OUT point (field) is always excluded. When playing a clip, it will freeze on the field preceding the OUT point marked by the operator. Modification of CLIP IN / OUT points: Select the clip that you wish to modify, use the JOG dial to position the material at the new IN or OUT point, and re-mark the IN or OUT point(s) as required.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 PLST : Not active if current playlist is empty. If the current playlist is not empty, pressing PLST once enters the Playlist Edit mode. Pressing PLST from the Playlist edit mode enter the Playlist diffusion mode. Pressing PLST from the Playlist diffusion mode re-cues the playlist to its beginning. Pressing 3 times PLST will always cue up the playlist ready to roll.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Rebooting the system from the EVS Remote Panel («Hard Reboot») In the event that the system needs to be rebooted, the process can be accomplished from the remote panel. Keep in mind that doing this while the Multicam is running will of course force the Multicam application to close abruptly, and up to 1 minute of the material being recorded and not clipped could be lost.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 this means that the field corresponding to the selected TimeCode does not exist on disk any longer. To exit the GOTO TC function at any time, press the MENU key. USEFUL FACILITY : When in CLIP mode This enables the operator to go to IN / OUT points of CLIPS, instantly! LOOP : (This function is not available with HCTS + COH HD or HD/SD compatible hardware) Enables the internal loop mode.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 you must press a F_ key to select the corresponding page (1 to 10). SELECTION OF CLIP BANKS AND PLAYLISTS SHIFT + F1 - F9 = CLIPS BANK This allows access to clip banks 1 through 9 within the clip page (1 to 10). SHIFT SHIFT - F1 F2 = = BANK 1 BANK 2, etc. (up to bank 9) Once in the bank, selection of the F1 – F10 keys will call up the respective clips.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 CLIP NUMBERING HIERARCHY The MULTICAM can store up to 900 (multiplied by the number of cameras) clips and 100 playlists in its libraries Note: 900 clips with up to 6 camera angles per clip results in 5400 “clip registers” in the memory. But the maximum number of clips on a XT system actually depends on the revision of the HCTS (disk controller) board and is 2048 or 4096.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 7. Control Modes The MULTICAM can be set in three different basic modes, depending on commands used. LIVE (E2E) MODE This mode selected at start-up can also be selected by pushing the RECORD key. The MULTICAM records the input signal and plays it at the same time on the program output. SEARCH MODE This mode is selected by moving the JOG DIAL.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 SYNCHRONISATION MODE (SWITCH TO IN) If OFF: a request for camera change will produce a jump at the same time code on the requested camera. This mode allows synchronous change of camera angle. If ON, a request for a camera change (by pressing CAM A, CAM B CAM C or CAM D in the MULTICAM menu) will lead to a jump to a predefined CUE IN point.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 PREFERENCE MODE (PREF) When this option is ON and a clip is recalled, the preferred camera will be displayed on the main output, even if another camera angle was previously loaded on that output. The preferred camera is the one, which was on the primary output channel when the clip was created. The second preferential camera (“secondary camera”) is the one that was loaded on the next channel when the clip was created.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 8. PGM-PRV mode 1PGM+PRV ( P r e s s A f r o m M A I N M E N U ) PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. Mix. P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: Rst Cam Cam A *PRV1* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC Sw to IN Search Clips: LOCAL PostRoll Pref Records: LOCAL Local Sync Prv 2nd CTRL Cam B Cam C Cam D At lease 2 playback channels must be available to run this configuration.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 - or the speed defined in the setup (p.6.1 F3) for any other position of the lever. VAR MAX mode : the speed range defined by the lever is limited between 0% and the speed value defined in the setup (p.6.1 F3). Sw To In: If enabled (highlighted) a camera change will cause a jump to the corresponding IN point if existing. It will switch in sync if no IN point exists for the current element, or if SW to IN is OFF.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 To return to the operational menu, press the MENU key from the Remote controller. Rst Cam Cam A Local Cam B Sync Prv Cam C 2nd CTRL Cam D CAM A/ B /C /D: selects the camera on the PGM output if PRV CTL is OFF and on PRV output if PRV CTL is ON.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 selection. Do the same to bring the control of a channel back to the EVS remote. FULL CONTROL AND LEVER CONTROL Controlling both PGM and PRV is done when PRV CTL (direct access key from the remote) is not activated. Once selecting PRV CTL the operator will have control of the PRV with the jog knob and most buttons, while the lever and the Play button will control the PGM output.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 9. Multi PGM mode 1/2/3 PGM modes (press A or B from MAIN menu) The MULTICAM has two modes for its basic operation, 1 PRV/PGM mode or Multi PGM mode: The 1PGM+PRV mode, as described previously, is the more powerful of the two, allowing for interaction between all outputs. Here, synchronized replays can be rolled and chained between the cameras with either a mix, wipe, or cut between them.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Note: When a clip/playlist is loaded on a channel, switching back to Live mode will recall the record train, which was last used on that output. This avoids too frequent uses of the RST CAM function. Sync To: This button allows you to synchronize the selected PGM in use with another one. Press this button and then select the PGM to be used as a reference. This function is not available with network trains.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Playlist Conditional Mode: This mode is only available in 2PGM and 3PGM modes. It allows the operator to load and control several playlists simultaneously from the same remote panel, or to load a playlist on one channel while performing other operations on the other channel(s). To use this mode, the “Load Playlist” parameter of the setup menu must be set to “Conditional” (p.4.2 F5).
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 10. Video Delay When the Multicam software has been configured with a base configuration = Video Delay in the Channel Parameters menu, the Delay Screen will appear automatically when the application is started. In this case, all play channels will be available from the Delay screen.
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EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 11. CLIP Management A clip is defined by SHORT IN and SHORT OUT points. When SHORT IN and SHORT OUT points are set, the system automatically write protects a user definable length of material before and after the SHORT IN/OUT points respectively, these are referred to as the GUARD-BANDS. It is possible to trim a clip by redefining SHORT IN and SHORT OUT points.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Using the EVS Remote Panel. HOW TO DEFINE A CLIP? 1. Select the LIVE mode 2. Use the JOG knob to go in search mode and define your SHORT IN or SHORT OUT point. 3. Press the IN key to mark your SHORT IN point of the clip. 4. Search for the desired SHORT OUT point and then press the OUT key to mark it. A clip can be created with only IN point or only OUT point.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 camera C, when loading the clip, 124C is loaded on the primary channel, whatever the camera present on that channel before loading the clip. If PREF is OFF, when recalling the clip, the camera angle will be the same as the one who was already present on each controlled channel. If that camera angle does not exist, the first available camera angle of the clip will be used.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 HOW TO COPY / MOVE A CLIP FROM THE REMOTE PANEL ? 1. Select the original clip 2. Then select an empty location on the same machine 3. A new menu appears on the LCD display of the remote panel, with the corresponding message on the OSD of the monitoring outputs : Copy Clip 113 to Clip 141 Cam A B [Menu] : Cancel [Enter]: Confirm COPY MOVE SHORT CLIP 4. Select the COPY or MOVE function by pressing the A or B key.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Notes: - Copying clips on the same server does not duplicate the original material on the video drives, it simply creates a separate reference to the same video material. This means that the capacity will not decrease when making copies of clips on the same machine. It also means that deleted copies of clips will not increase the available capacity of the server, as long as 1 instance of the clip remains.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 GOTO IN AND GOTO OUT You can use Goto IN and Goto OUT functions to jump immediately onto SHORT IN or SHORT OUT points respectively. HOW TO RESTRIPE THE TIME CODE OF A CLIP ? 1. recall the clip by pressing the corresponding F_ key; 2. move the jog dial to reach the picture where you want to define a new time code; 3. press the MENU key to access the secondary menu; 4.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 In this mode of the secondary menu, clips can still be directly recalled using the F1-F10 keys of the remote panel. If a keyword file is selected in the setup, the LCD display will be : 1keyword890123 2 keyword89012 3 keyword89012 F1:action_1 F6:action_6 F2:action_2 F7:action_7 111A F3:action_3 F8:action_8 F4:action_4 F9: p.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 the clip (CLIP mode). Aux Clip: allows to assign a clip as auxiliary audio clip to the current playlist. Press CLEAR + Aux Clip (CLEAR + SHIFT+B) to remove the current auxiliary clip. Refer to the “Playlist Management” chapter of this manual for further details. ***: allows to assign a ranking to the current clip.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 operation. A message on the video monitor will notify the operator when the operation is complete. ! Important note : The CLEAR ALL CLIPS command is different from the CLEAR VIDEO DISKS command available from Maintenance Menu in EVS software. The first command only deletes the clips’ protects. The CLEAR VIDEO DISKS command from EVS’ Maintenance Menu is more radical and definitely erases all video and audio data from disks.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Using the Clip Screen. The VGA Clip Screen is accessed by selecting the F9 key on the keyboard. With this screen, clips can be recalled using the pen and tablet or directly from the keyboard. ! Important notes : The action performed on a channel from the Clip Screen is concurrent to any other controller that might be assigned to that channel : EVS remote panel or external protocol.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Once selected, it will be highlighted in ORANGE. To cue up a clip on the primary channel controlled by the first remote, or on the VGA Call Channel defined in the setup, simply click 1 on it with the stylus. If the channel where the clip is supposed to be loaded is in PLST EDIT mode with a PRV channel attached, the clip will automatically cue up on the PRV channel.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 THE FUNCTION BAR The second line displays the available functions. Each function can be called by the corresponding F_ key of the keyboard, or by clicking with stylus & tablet on the corresponding area on this line. F1:Name This function is used to name a clip. 1.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 To call a clip belonging to another machine than the one you are currently connected to : 1. Type either the first 3 or 4 digits of the ID, followed by a “/” and the network number of the machine. Ex : 111/03 or 111A/03. To call a local clip, no matter what machine you are connected to, type 00 as network number. Ex : 111/00 or 111A/00. 2. Press F3. F4:Pref This option changes the primary camera of a clip. 1.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 SHIFT+F8:Net This option switches to the Network Status Screen and allows to monitor the status of the different machines connected on the network.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 F9:Connect Calls the CONNECT window. This window allows the operator to connect to the clips and record trains of other machine on the network. ALT+L : return to LOCAL mode and close the CONNECT window ALT+C : CLIPS mode - to connect to the clips of a remote machine ALT+R : RECORD mode - to connect to the record trains of a remote machine ALT+P : CLIP+REC mode - to connect to the clips and record trains of a remote machine.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 THE CLIP INFORMATION AREA The next area is the Clip Information Area which displays the clips of the selected page and bank(s). Two clips’ banks are displayed at a time. For each clip and camera angle, the following information is available : Clip ID. Ex : 111A Clip “rank” : primary (“*” next to the clip ID) ; secondary (“=” next to the clip ID) The clip rank information is highlighted in blue if the clip is protected.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Number of available clips in are not taken into account). Total playback duration with Aux Clip ID and name of the the playlist (unavailable network clips Ex : 98 clips available clips. Ex : 00:04:34:12 audio auxiliary clip. THE CLIP MANAGEMENT AREA NAME capture field: this is the only capture area of the screen. It is used to enter the name to assign to a clip/playlist, or to enter the ID of a clip to recall.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 PGM X : located in the bottom right corner of the clip screen, this field is only visible if the “Call Channel VGA” function has been enabled in the Setup Menu (p. 3.1 – F5) or in the Setup Screen, and is only effective in CAM mode, not in CLIP mode. It allows the operator to select on which channel clips called using the keyboard/tablet and VGA should be loaded.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 - A “Cut & Paste” of a clip is equivalent to a MOVE CLIP, meaning that any reference to that clip inside playlists will be updated to the new location of that clip. This is not the case when doing a “Copy & Paste”, then deleting manually the original clip. Playlist can only be pasted to local playlist locations. It means that network playlists can only be copied by “pulling” them from the remote machine to the local machine.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 CLIP SCREEN – EXTENDED VIEW The extended view shows cameras A to F instead of A to D. Only 1 bank can be viewed at a time. The switch between standard and extended view is done by pressing F5 on the keyboard or by clicking on the “F5:VIEW” area on the screen.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Using the VDR Panel. The VGA VDR Panel is accessed from any VGA screen by pressing SHIFT+F9 on the keyboard. The lower section of the VDR Panel is similar to the clip screen, with the same functions. The upper section of the VDR Panel features 2 windows that can each take control of one channel of the server. Pressing SHIFT+F9 in the VDR Panel returns the VGA to the Clip Screen mode. .
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Inside the active window, letters/numbers highlighted in GREEN indicate the keyboard shortcut to the corresponding function : press ALT + the highlighted letter/number. All functions are also available by clicking with the stylus. ! Important note : The control of a channel from the VDR Panel is concurrent to any other controller that might be assigned to that channel : EVS remote panel or external protocol.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 To load a clip: use the arrow keys to move the cursor inside the lower section of the VDR Panel to the desired clip and press ENTER, or click on the desired clip with the stylus, or type the desired clip ID and press F3. To select a different camera angle inside a clip, press ALT + the letter of the desired camera (A/B/C/D/E/F), or click on it. Available camera angles are highlighted in GREEN, the current camera angle in RED.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 that the operator can manually enter the time code of the desired Short IN / Short OUT point if needed. Press ENTER to confirm, or ESC to cancel. Making a copy of a clip with the VDR Panel Player : - Load the original clip - Press ALT+S to save the current clip to another location. This will create a copy of the clip. The operator has the opportunity to rename the clip during this operation.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 - - the corresponding record train is available but will not be used to create a clip. To define the name of the clip befor e saving it, press ALT+N, type the desired name and validate with ENTER. The operator can also restripe the time code of the IN point of the clip to a new value. Press ALT+T, type the desired value and confirm with enter.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 12. KEYWORD Management Each clip of the server can be assigned 3 keywords and a ranking. Values for ranking are : -, *, **, ***. The keywords are selected from a user defined keywords file that can contain up to 200 keywords of 12 characters. These information (keywords, ranking) can then be combined with other criteria (time code, dates) to search the server’s database for matching clips.
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Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 CREATING THE KEYWORD FILE FROM A PC Creating a keyword file can be done on any PC with a simple text editor. Make sure the file name does not exceed 8 characters, that all characters in the file name are legal, and that it has a .KWD extension.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 EDITING THE KEYWORD FILE FROM THE MULTICAM APPLICATION The keyword file can also be edited directly in the Multicam application using the “Off-Air Keyword Screen” (F7). This screen is also used to assign keywords to a clip, but the keyword assignment functions will be described further in this chapter. 1. Select a local keywords file from the Setup. If you select “SERVER” as keywords file in the setup, i.e.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Press PgU/PgDn to toggle between Page 1 (keywords 1 to 100) and Page 2 (keywords 101 to 200), or click on the Up/Down red arrows on the right side of the screen. If your machine is the actual Network Server, the updated file is automatically sent to all other users on the network every time a keyword is updated. Assigning Keywords using the VGA Screen.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Many functions for clip management are similar to the Clip Screen : F1:NAME ; F2:CLIP/CAM ; F3:CALL 1, ALT+P:PLAY/PAUSE, ALT+R:RECUE, ALT+T:SET TC; ALT+Z:>ARCHIVE, ALT+Fx:select the Call Channel from VGA is enabled. Refer to the description of the Clip Screen for details about these functions.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 is added at the end of the current name if there is enough space left. Note: To clear the name of a clip, press ESC to empty the NAME field, then press F1 to assign this “empty name” to the clip. Searching the Database using the VGA Screen. Press F8 to access the Search Screen. The name of the current keywords file is displayed against a red background in the center of the Title Bar.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 3. Level / Ranking : only the clips with a ranking equal or higher to the ranking defined in that screen will be considered. Press the TAB key to move the cursor from the keywords list to the bottom of the screen, then press the ←/→ arrow keys until reaching the desired ranking, and press ENTER. The selected ranking is highlighted in green. Press the TAB key again to move the cursor back to the keywords list. 4.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 SEARCH RESULTS The results of the database search is displayed in the Search Results Screen. At the bottom of the Search Results Screen, the search criteria are displayed for information. In the center of the screen, a list of all matching clips is displayed. The operator can browse this list with the ↑/↓ arrow keys, PgUp, PgDn, Home and End keys.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 criteria. Adding the search results to the current playlist It is possible to directly add all search results (clips only) to the current playlist. Press ‘insert’ on the selected clip to insert only the highlighted one. Press ‘Shift+Insert’ to insert all clips to the end of the current playlist. Assigning Keywords using the EVS Remote Panel.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 display. Depending on the CLIP/CAM mode defined by the D key, the selected keyword will be assigned only to the camera angles loaded on the channels fully controlled by the operator at that time (CAM mode), or to all camera angles of the clip (CLIP mode). The keyword will be assigned to the first available keyword location on the 1 s t line of the LCD display.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 when it is created. ASSIGNING KEYWORDS IN NUMERIC MODE To assign keywords to a clip in numeric mode, recall the clip, then press MENU to access the secondary clip menu on the remote panel. 1player_B10123 2action_689012 3 keyword89012 action_889012 Enter keyword # 111A 8 with F_ keys + ENTER Push Aux Clip Sort->TC PostRoll >Archive *** Name Cam Enter the keyword position in the list using the F_ keys.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Searching the Database using the EVS Remote Panel. Keywords and ranking assigned to keywords can be used to search the clips database. When the current element on the primary channel is a record train, the SEARCH function is directly available from the C position in the secondary menu. To call it, press MENU to enter the secondary train menu, then press once the C key.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Selecting a From Date and To Date can be done using the Shift+C and Shift+D keys. Pressing on any of those keys changes the display on the key to dd/mm/yy to indicate the date format. The F keys are used to enter the date, the Clear key being the backspace. To search only for a specific date, use the same date twice in the from and to date fields.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 13. Playlist Management Standard mode HOW TO MAKE A PLAYLIST? You will see that a PLAYLIST can be made very quickly. The experienced operator can include a CLIP at the end of the PLAYLIST containing an action that happened seconds before the PLAYLIST is played on air. 1. Choose the first clip for your PLAYLIST 2. Then press ENTER on the remote 3. Repeat as necessary until last CLIP is entered.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 - Remote playlists are available as “Read Only”, and can not be edited. If you want to modify a network playlist, you have to create a local copy on your machine first. This operation is done instantly if the clips remain in their original location. Refer to the next paragraph for details about copying playlists.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 If you want to copy the EDL and the clips themselves to your local machine, press PLST+CLP (B key). The display becomes : Copy Playlist 11/03 and all net. clips to Playlist 13 ? [Menu] : Cancel [Enter]: Confirm COPY PLST+CLP SHORT NEW PLST The C key allows you to select between the SHORT or LONG mode for copying the clips.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 - - - While a COPY PLST+CLIPS process (LONG mode) is running, if the destination playlist is recalled and the on-air clip has not yet been transferred to the local machine, the copy of all clips will be completed properly, but the reference of the on-air clip in the playlist can not be moved from the network clip to its local copy while it is on air. That reference will be updated as soon as the clip is no longer on-air.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 To use the following commands, you must be in Playlist Edit or Playlist Diffusion mode. Press the PLST key on the EVS remote to enter the Playlist Edit mode. The LCD screen of the remote display the information about the previous, current and next 3 clips of the playlist. Press the PLST key again to enter the Playlist Diffusion mode.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 ask you whether you want to copy the current playlist at this new location. If the new playlist is not empty, it is automatically loaded and becomes the current playlist. HOW TO BROWSE QUICKLY THROUGH A PLAYLIST? When the operator is neither in playlist nor in clip mode, pressing the BROWSE key on the remote panel automatically enters the current playlist in Browse mode.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 This can be used if a clip is running too long and it is necessary to shorten up the playing time. Skip: While the playlist is rolling, the next clip in the sequence is always displayed on the PRV screen. This function allows the operator to discard clips before they go on-air.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 SPEED: Select the playback speed of the clip with the Lever then press ENTER to validate. Values are ‘Unknown’ and from 0 to 100%. Operators have access to the secondary lever like when clips are replayed. While editing the speed of a clip, pressing Shift+Lever on the remote allows to access the secondary lever speed defined in the menu. FX DUR: This sets the duration of the transition effect.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 the location where the clip must be inserted. Call the selected clip, it appears on the PRV output . Press INSERT or TAKE to insert it in the playlist at the position shown on PGM output. A confirmation message will appear if that option has been enabled in the setup menu. If no PRV output is available, the clip will appear on the PGM output.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 When the playback of the playlist is not started from the beginning, the system calculates the offset between the current position and the beginning of the playlist, and applies the same offset to the Aux Clip, so that it can remain synchronized with the playlist. If the duration of the Aux Clip is longer than the playlist duration, the auxiliary audio clip keeps playing even after the video has stopped.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Split Audio Mode HOW TO ENABLE SPLIT AUDIO EDITING ? Enter the setup menu as described in section 4 - SETUP Menu, and enable the Split Audio mode on Page 4.2, function key F1. This option requires a specific license code. If that code is not installed on the server, this option can not be turned on. Please note that when you play a playlist containing a spit audio, the speed can not be adjusted while playing.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 HOW TO SET DEFAULT VIDEO AND AUDIO TRANSITIONS? The simplest type of Split Audio edit that can be performed on an LSM is to make the Video and Audio Transitions at the beginning of the clip have different Durations, such as a 12 Frame Video Mix with a 2 sec Audio crossfade. A default value for each can be entered in the Setup Menu so that each time a clip is entered or inserted into a playlist the Default values are used.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 HOW TO CHANGE VIDEO EFFECT DURATION? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. Press Shift+ A BASE to enter A BASE mode Press to highlight V Fx Dur (C). Move the T-bar to adjust the value HOW TO CHANGE AUDIO EFFECT DURATION? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Edit point (V BASE) Audio is extended from the end of the previous clip and the audio on the clip being edited is shortened. Audio Advance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Playlist mode. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. Press to highlight V Base (shift+A) Press to highlight A ADVANCE (A) Enter a value on the ‘F’ keys including leading zeros ( 0+2+1+2= 2:12), OR move the T-BAR and press enter.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 HOW TO PERFORM AN ‘A BASE’ EDIT? When in A BASE mode the browse function searches between AUDIO IN/OUT points and NOT video Video Advance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Playlist mode. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Edit point (A BASE) Video from the previous clip is extended and video from the clip being edited is shortened. Note: When editing using the Video In/out as the reference point (V BASE) the Video will be the top line on the OSD display. When editing using the Audio In/out as the reference point (A BASE) the Audio will be the top line on the OSD display. Video Split 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Playlist mode.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 ‘OUT’ Button Colours in Playlist mode. When the Playlist is sitting on the Video and Audio OUT point of a Clip the OUT button will light RED. When the Playlist is sitting on the Video OUT point of a Clip the OUT button will light GREEN. When the Playlist is sitting on the Audio OUT point of a Clip the OUT button will FLASH RED.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Swap Audio Tracks Mode INTRODUCTION The swap audio tracks mode allows swapping audio tracks between two points in a playlist. In four tracks mode, the ‘auto’ mode replaces audio tracks 1&2 by audio tracks 3&4 in four audio mode. It replaces audio track 1 by audio track 2 in stereo mode. The ‘manual’ mode lets you choose which tracks to replace. Note that in eight tracks mode, you only have access to the manual mode.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 The OSD screen indicates the following information : In dual stereo mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix 02:25 A.Del. 00:00 IN-00:00:00 OUT+00:00:27 00:10 ■■■ ■■ 1→3 3→3 ■■ ■ 2→4 4→4 12:23:45:13 00:07:13 100 112B/04 ClipName 999/999 In stereo mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix 02:25 A.Del.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 In dual stereo mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix 02:25 A.Del. 00:00 IN-00:00:00 OUT+00:00:27 00:10 ■■■ ■■ 3→1 3→3 ■■ ■ 4→2 4→4 12:23:45:13 00:07:13 100 112B/04 ClipName 999/999 In stereo mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix 02:25 A.Del. 00:00 IN-00:00:00 OUT+00:00:27 00:10 ■■■ 2→1 ■■ 2→2 12:23:45:13 00:07:13 100 112B/04 ClipName 999/999 One can set as many swap points as needed.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Display on the OSD *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix*02:25 A.Del. 00:00 IN-00:00:00 OUT+00:00:27 LOOP 12:23:45:13 00:07:13 100 112B/04 ClipName 999/999 USING THE SWAP AUDIO TRACK MODE IN MANUAL MODE If the manual mode is selected in the setup menu, page 4.2, function key F3, the swap functions in a similar way but asks the operator which track to swap when setting the swap points.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Replace function INTRODUCTION The purpose of this function is to aut omate a routine used by operators to create effects in a playlist : the operator would loop a section or an entire playlist back to themselves and, during the playback, add some effects externally (graphic insertion for instance) or internally (changing the speed).
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 between Internal Loop or External Loop. The Internal Loop is the same loop as the existing loop process. The External Loop allows you to select on which channel you will physically re-record the output of your PGM. The link is physical : it is necessary to make the video link manually with a router or vide/audio cables, it is not done inside the server.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Timeline Editing INTRODUCTION The timeline editing feature allows for video and audio inserts in a linear way. The editing is based on an existing playlist converted into a timeline. The timeline mode synchronizes one video track and two audio tracks. Each audio track is composed of one mono audio. Two main functions are available in version 8.00.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 the timeline edit mode. The first user of the server gets its two first outputs assigned in this manner : Output 1 : TL Recorder (always shows the edit) Output 2 : TL Player (functions like currently when the server is on a train or on a clip, with one PGM.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 IN OUT Original Timeline V 111A 111B 146A 184C A1 111A 111B 146A 184C A2 111A 111B 146A 184C Extend from IN V 111A 111B A1 111A 111B 146A 184C A2 111A 111B 146A 184C 184C Extend from OUT V 111A 1 A1 111A 111B 146A 184C A2 111A 111B 146A 184C 184C Insert The insert is always done with three points, i.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 14. XNet SDTI Network Overview The XNet network is composed by several XT servers all connected with a 75-Ohm coaxial cable (BNC). The exchange between systems is operated through the SDTI interface at 270 or 540 Mbps. The XNet requires a Network Server dedicated to the management of the Database shared among all XT servers. This doesn’t require an extra server, but it has to be assigned to 1 server on the network.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Minimal Hardware & Software configuration Only XT servers with internal audio Codec and SDTI option can be connected to the XNet network. Previous systems (HCT2, HCT4 and HCTS) are not compatible with XNet. The minimal software configuration to use the functions described in this manual is: EVS version 00.12.10 or higher, Compatible Multicam version (6.01.43 or higher) the XNet option. Note: SDTI network in multicam 6.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 (Client / Master / Server) Defines the type of system. One and only one XT server on the network must be set to SERVER type. If no server is defined, XNet will not be activated. If more than one server is defined, only the first one will be able to connect and conflicts may occur.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Disconnecting When exiting the Multicam application the system checks if other systems are still connected to your XT server, then the following message appears: Other users are connected to your LSM on XNet network. Are you really sure that you want to close the Multicam application ? [ESC] =CANCEL [ENTER]=YES Pressing ESC cancels the command and returns to the application. Press ENTER to exit the Multicam application.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 RECORDS MODE When the operator selects one of the LSM in the network menu, he connects the record trains to this LSM, i.e. the next time he presses the RECORD key, the active channels will go in live mode (or near live mode for remote trains 1) on the record trains of the selected LSM. The clips remain connected to the LSM they were connected to.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Operating with XNet After the selection of remote system, the operation with remote clips or remote trains is similar to the operations on LOCAL system. HOW TO RECALL/PLAY BACK A REMOTE CLIP? 1. Select the CLIP mode in the Network Menu 2. Then select the REMOTE LSM from the list Note: The LCD display returns to the normal mode 3. Select the CLIP PAGE 1, 2, 3, … to 10 (PAGE key).
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 5. Type the desired name on the keyboard. 6. Press F1 to name the remote clip. → → in CAM mode, only the camera where the cursor is located is named in CLIP mode, all cameras of the clip where the cursor is located are named. Note: To be able to rename a clip on a remote server, the parameter “Clip edit by network” must be enabled in the Setup Menu.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 the Playlist bank. 2. Press the PLST key on the remote panel. 3. Move the lever to start the playback or press the PLAY key. ! Note: While the playlist is rolling on air, a remote clip might be unavailable due to a network problem or simply if the remote LSM has left the network.. In this case, the clip is marked as ‘NOT AVAILABLE’ on the playlist screen and is skipped when the playlist is rolling.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 corresponding F key. Note: The key flashes during transfer. When the key lights green, the transfer is completed and the clip is available for playback from the local system. Mapping network cameras Note : Mapping network cameras is a software option. It is possible to map network cameras to unused camera position on the remote up to the D camera.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Network monitoring screen A new screen has been added in Shift-F4 to enable more accurate monitoring of the SDTI network status (the screen background is black). Information displayed All the machines are displayed in the logical connection order : i.e., the way they are effectively connected on the network.
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EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 15. Paint Mode Note: The Paint Mode is a software option. This option is not available in HD configuration. The facilities within this software package can be operated using the tablet and the stylus, or a touch screen. Selected in the SETUP, the normal pointing device is the tablet, selecting F2 - page 6.2 will toggle between tablet / touch screen (only when the touch screen is available).
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 ERASE Selecting E allows the pen to be used as an eraser. This facility remains «on». When no longer required, select E again to disable it and return to previous active drawing mode. CLEAR Selecting C allows for clearing of the entire drawing. Once selected, you can choose between 3 options: Clr to clear, DfC to define customized colors or you may ESCape this function without clearing any drawing.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Paint Mode Monitor Display C (clear) L C / c (circle) A D Br1 / Br2 E k / >k< L C S P Clears screen Enables line mode («one-shot») Selects large / small circle («one-shot») Automatic arrow at end of freehand drawing Selects brush color and thickness Toggles between Brush1 and Brush2 Erases unwanted portion of graphic Keyer off / on calls the Library module where drawing, logos, … can be saved.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Paint Mode on COHX Line Clear C Clip Information Ellipse Circle L O 00:00:00:00 L k Keyer on/off Library 0 Arrow Select Brush Color Erase Thickness A D Br1 00:00:00 <<< >>> C Jog Pause CIRCLE DRAWING (O) Mark Cue Out E 0 L S P SloMoPlay Live Selects this menu to draw circles.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 - Define : allows to change the shape of an ellipse, click on the “define” menu and follow the instructions : - set the left corner - set the opposite corner You can then choose to save or not the new ellipse. - Esc : no ellipse is drawn.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 16. Target Mode Note: The Target Mode is a software option and is not available in HD configuration. This software option enables the tracking of an object/action by use of a circle, arrow, ellipse or rectangle (*), focusing the attention on certain details. The user can choose the size, color and thickness of the border as well as the darkness of the background for a highlight feature.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Select the material that you wish to highlight (this may be a clip, or simply a cued replay) Position the material on the field corresponding to the target start point and place the pen on the tablet. At this point the tracking object will appear on the screen Note: If the tracking object is an arrow, it will appear slightly off the cursor position, so that the object remains visible.
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EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 On the remote control display, selecting the soft key A (ZOOM) on the remote will cause the tracking object to be changed to the ZOOM function. Thee circle will magnify 4x the highlighted area of the image. This is a great feature for showing, for example, a close call like a foot on a line or a ball in/out of bounds. Note: The dissolve effect is not available when using the ZOOM effect.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 This new mode is accessible via two means : - on the remote on the menu Shift-A - on the OSD at the bottom left In the static zoom mode, at the bottom left of the screen, a “P” appears on the OSD to define the position of the static zoom. Just click on the P and move the cursor to indicate where the static zoom should be.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 17. Split Screen mode Note: The Split Screen Mode is a software option. The split mode allows a simple split screen effect on PGM 1. This mode operates very similar to the 2PGM mode, except that the two outputs are now Left and Right parts of the screen (vertical split screen) or Top and Bottom part of the screen (horizontal split screen) or mixed together on the entire screen (Split Mix mode).
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 Press LEFT key to take control of the left side of the screen, and recall the desired clip for this side. Use the command knob to search inside the clip until the desired picture is reached. Press RIGHT key to take control of the right side of the screen, and repeat the same operation with the clip you want to display on the right side.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 HORIZONTAL SPLIT PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. *PGM2* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC Sw to IN P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: H Split Top Search Clips: LOCAL PostRoll Pref Records: LOCAL Swap Sync Bottom T & B Shift Press the SHIFT key (D) to switch between normal and special commands. All commands are similar to the Horizontal SplitScreen commands.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 SPLIT MIX PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. *PGM2* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC Sw to IN P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: SplitMix Left Search Clips: LOCAL PostRoll Pref Records: LOCAL Swap Sync Right L & R 050-050% This mode works similar to the H and V Split modes, except that there is no position adjustment since both pictures are shown full frame. The D key allows the operator to adjust the mix percentage between the two sources.
EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual Version 8.03 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 18. Sony, XtenDD35, Odetics & VDCP Protocols These protocols allow the XT server to be controlled by external devices. The Sony BVW75 protocol allows the server to be seen as a VTR by the controlling device. On a playback channel, all usual transport commands (play, play var, pause, goto timecode, pause, stop, etc…) are supported. On a record channel, only Rec and Stop commands are supported.
Version 8.03 EVS MULTICAM - User’s Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – Dec 2006 o EJECT : if the play channel is not yet in E2E mode when the command is sent, it will return to E2E mode on its default record train (similar to receiving a REC command). If the play channel is already in E2E mode, it will switch to the next record channel available (AÆBÆCÆ…ÆAÆ…). This is for example useful with a BVE edit controller to allow the editor to select the record train he wants to work with.
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