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User's Manual - Version 9.00 - March 2008

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User's Manual - Version 9.00 - March 2008 Live Slow Motion & Super Slow Motion Instant Replay & Highlights Production www.evs.
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C OPYRIGHT EVS Broadcast Equipment – Copyright © 2002-2008. All rights reserved. D ISCLAIMER 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-todate and reliable, EVS Broadcast Equipment cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this publication.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Table of Contents 1. APPLICATION SELECTION.................................................................................2 2. REMOTE CONTROLLER .....................................................................................3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 General Layout ...............................................................................................................3 Led Colours.....................................
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.7.10 4.7.11 4.7.12 4.7.13 4.7.14 4.7.15 4.7.16 4.8 Timeline Settings ..........................................................................................................24 4.8.1 4.8.2 4.9 PUSH Receive Page............................................................................................................22 PLST Receive Page...................................................................................
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.16 Special Effects ..............................................................................................................42 4.16.1 4.16.2 4.16.3 4.16.4 4.16.5 4.16.6 Paint/Target Transition.........................................................................................................42 Set Colour For............................................................................................................
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.2.1 11.2.2 11.2.3 11.2.4 11.2.5 11.2.6 11.2.7 How to Define a Clip ............................................................................................................79 How to Store a Clip ..............................................................................................................80 How to Recall a Clip..............................................................................................
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 12.2 Assigning Keywords using the VGA Screen ............................................................... 116 How to Assign a Keyword to a Clip .....................................................................................................................................117 How to Clear a Keyword with the Keyboard .........................................................................................................
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.13.8 Make Local..........................................................................................................................................................140 13.1.14 13.1.15 13.1.16 13.1.17 13.1.18 How to Delete Clips from a Playlist................................................................................... 140 How to Insert Clips into a Playlist ..................................................
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 14.6 Selecting a Server on XNet.........................................................................................166 Local mode..........................................................................................................................................................................166 Clips Mode ...............................................................................................................
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Overview The aim of this manual is to familiarize the operator with the Multicam software for EVS High Definition and Standard Definition XT[2], 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.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 1. Application Selection The EVS software is used for configuration and maintenance operations. It is also used to select which application 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.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 2. Remote Controller 2.1 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. By pressing the SHIFT button you gain access to the secondary functions.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 1. F-keys & small buttons Multi-purpose keys 2. Soft keys With LCD display, allows the operator to enter the 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 Initiates active playlist LOOP This option records the main output (PGM1) to the first input (CAM A) of Multicam.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 7. 2.2 RETURN Inside a clip, allows the operator to return to the same picture inside the record train, if it still exists. PRV CTL Enables/disables the Preview Control mode. PAGE Selects current clip page, from 1 to 10. LCD Display Provides current status of system LED COLOURS 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 2.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 CLEAR ENTER 2.4 Is a multi-purpose key used to clear clips or playlists, and to clear IN/OUT points. Is used to append clips at the end of the current playlist, and to validate other options and messages. SOFT KEYS The soft keys have PRIMARY and SECONDARY functions and are divided into upper and lower sections. The LCD display is divided in two menus.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 2.5 TRANSPORT CONTROLS 2.5.1 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.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 2.5.2 LEVER The LEVER is used to start a play or to modify slow motion speed. Its run can be of two different types regarding the lever mode. Normal run In this mode, the lever run goes from 0 up to 100%. Second range Different ranges are available to play material from –400% to 400% (see Setup menu - page 6.1 - F5 for selection). To gain access to this second speed range, press SHIFT + LEVER from the remote controller.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 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 XT Multi-Cam Ver:09.00.xx 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.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Function Key Use configurations: • 2 play channels for each remote : In this configuration, each Remote panel can select PGM+PRV or 2PGM mode. Each Remote panel can manage video transitions (cut, dissolve, wipe) in PGM+PRV and playlist modes. • 3 play channels for the 1 s t remote and 1 play channel for the second remote. In this configuration, the 1 s t remote can select PGM+PRV or 3PGM mode and can manage video transitions.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4. Setup Menu Important Prior to using 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. It is thus important to set these parameters first. The Setup menu allows the operator to define parameters regarding some functions.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 through all pages: p.1.1 Æ p.2.1 Æ p.2.2 Æ… • To move from a section to the former one, press F9 when you reach the first page of a section. You will access the last page of the previous section. • To leave a section and go back to the main page of the Setup menu (see screenshot below), press the MENU key.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.5 OSD SETTINGS OSD Settings [F1]Genlock Error Msg: [F2]Disk Error Msg : [F3]Network Error Msg: [F4]Cue number on OSD: [F5]Keyword info : p.1.1 Yes Yes Yes Yes No [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn 4.5.1 G ENLOCK E RROR M SG Possible values: Yes (default) / No This function enables or disables the Genlock information on the output monitor.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.5.4 C UE N UMBER ON OSD Possible values: Yes (default) / No When set to “ Yes” , the cue number is displayed on the OSD of the output monitors when a cue point is recalled inside a record train. 4.5.5 K EYWORD I NFO Possible values: No (default) / Yes Up to 3 keywords and a ranking can be assigned to every clip.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.6.3 A UTO M AKE C LIP FOR CAM C Possible values: Yes (default) / No Make clip on CAM C even if no IN or OUT point has been marked on this one. 4.6.4 A UTO M AKE C LIP FOR CAM D Possible values: Yes (default) / No Make clip on CAM D even if no IN or OUT point has been marked on this one. 4.6.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Record Trains p.2.2 [F1]Guardbands : 05s00fr [F2]Default clip duration : 04s00fr [F3]Mark cue points : Live [F4]Preroll : 02s00fr [F5]Record trains OUTs : Play Through [F6]Freeze on cue points : No [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn 4.6.7 G UARDBANDS Range: from 00s00fr to 60s00fr. Default: 05s00fr This option specifies the amount of «guardband» before and after clips.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.6.10 P RE -R OLL Range: from 0s01fr to 5s00fr. Default: 0s05fr Pre-roll duration used when recalling a cue point. 4.6.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Record Trains p.2.3 [F1]Internal Loop Mode : Video+Audio [F2]Make Clip rem. Trains : Ctrled Cams [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn 4.6.13 I NTERNAL L OOP M ODE Possible values: Video + Audio (default) / Video only This parameter defines which components of PGM1 output must be recorded back into the server when the Loop mode is engaged.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.7 CLIPS SETTINGS Clips [F1]Protect pages [F2]Confirm delete clips [F3]Auto name clips [F4]Clip Post-Roll [F5]Call channel VGA [F6]Clip edit by network [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft 4.7.1 p.3.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.7.2 C ONFIRM D ELETE C LIP Possible values: No (default) / Yes No: clips are deleted immediately Yes: a confirmation is required when deleting clips, either from the Remote or from the keyboard. Note This parameter does not apply to the Clear All Clips command (Main menu) which already has its own confirmation message. 4.7.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.7.5 C ALL C HANNEL VGA Possible values: Disable (default) / Enable This parameter disables or enables 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. 4.7.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 “ Keyword Management” . 4.7.8 K EYWORD M ODE Possible values: List (default), Numeric This parameter specifies the keyword assignment/search mode on the EVS Remote panel: 4.7.9 • List: It will display the keywords by groups of 8 on the LCD of the Remote panel and the operator can select them with the corresponding F_ key.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 3. Press ENTER to validate your selection. Clips p.3.3 [F1]PLST Receive Pg : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 [F2]Protocol receive Page : 06 [F3]Default XFile : XFile #31 [F4]Grab image : Disable [F5]Browse button : Browse [F6]Reset Archive Status [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn 4.7.11 PLST R ECEIVE P AGE Possible values: Select one or more clip pages from 1 to 10.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 When the function is enabled and a default XFile 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. The grab can also be activated on the keyboard with the combination CTRL + G. 4.7.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.8.2 M ONO P ER T RACK The timeline edit feature still has only two audio tracks for editing, but we will allow more than one mono to be assigned to each audio track. For instance, if you are working in 4 tracks, you can assign the first stereo pair to audio track 1 and the second to audio track 2. The Mono Per Track parameter on page 3.4 is used in the following way: Possible values: Number of audio in AVCFG 2 4 8 4.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.9.2 A UDIO E FFECT D URATION Possible values: Lock to video (default), or 0s00fr to 20s00fr This parameter is only used when Split Audio Editing is enabled. It sets the duration of audio transition effect. Used as default value in Playlist Edit mode.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Playlist p.4.2 [F1]Split audio editing : Disable [F2]Extend split transition : End Cut [F3]Swap audio tracks : Auto [F4]Playlist loop : No [F5]Load playlist : Always [F6]Playlist auto fill : All Cam [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn 4.9.7 S PLIT A UDIO Possible values: Disable (default) / Enable This parameter enables or disables the Split Audio List mode.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.9.9 S WAP A UDIO T RACKS Possible values: Auto (default) / 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. • Manual: the operator can define which audio tracks he wants to swap when inserting a swap point. Refer to the section 13.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.10 AUDIO SETTINGS Audio p.5.1 [F1]Audio slow motion : No [F2]Lipsync value(ms) : 0 [F3]Audio meters on OSD : Yes [F4]Audio meters adj.(db): 0 [F5]Aux track output : Prv [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn 4.10.1 A UDIO S LOW M OTION Possible values: No (default) / Yes Playback or mute the audio track when playing off-speed (speed different than 100%). 4.10.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.10.3 A UDIO M ETERS ON OSD Possible values: Yes (default) / No This parameter enables/disables the display of audio meters at the bottom of each output monitor. 4.10.4 A UDIO M ETERS A DJ .( D B) Possible range: -12 to +12 by 2 dB steps. Default: 0 dB This parameter allows adjusting the sensitivity of audio meters on the OSD of the output monitors. A positive value means that the meters will be more sensitive. 4.10.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.11 EVS CONTROLLER SETTINGS 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 4.11.1 E FFECT D URATION FOR T AKE Possible range: 00s00fr to 20s00fr.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.11.4 L EVER E NGAGE M ODE Possible values: Direct (default) / Current speed The speed variation depends on the position of the T-Bar lever. 4.11.5 • Direct mode: the lever will engage directly when moved, resulting in a speed jump to the desired speed determined by the lever arm position.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.11.6 R ECALL CLIP TOGGLE Possible values: Enable (default) / Disable This option allows the operator to select 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, CAM E and CAM F. EVS Controller [F1]Record key [F2]Pointing device [F3]VGA & RMT Sync [F4]PGM/PRV Mode p.6.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.11.10 Value Meaning No (Default) Clip machine, page and bank can be selected independently on the VGA screen and on the EVS Remote panel. Yes Clip machine, page and bank are synchronized between VGA screen and EVS Remote panel. Connecting to the clips of a network machine or coming back to the clips of the local machine, or selecting a new page or bank on one side will be automatically reflected on the other.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.12 CONTROLLER AND PROTOCOL SETTINGS Port Device/Protocol p.7.1 RS422 #1 EVS Remote [F7]ID Type: [F2]RS422 #2 EVS Remote ID LSM [F3]RS422 #3 EVS Remote [F4]RS422 #4 Sony BVW75 [F5]RS422 #5 Sony BVW75 [F6]RS422 #6 Touch Screen [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn This page is used to define what type of device/controller is connected to each RS422 port of the XT[2]. 4.12.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.12.4 RS422 #4 Possible values: EVS Remote, Sony BVW75, XtenDD35, Odetics, VDCP, EVS AVSP, EVS IPDP, Edit Rec, --------Default: Sony BVW75 4.12.5 RS422 #5 Possible values: Sony BVW75, XtenDD35, Odetics, VDCP, EVS AVSP, EVS IPDP, Edit Rec, --------Default: Sony BVW75 4.12.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.13 SPECIAL CONTROL SETTINGS Special Control Settings p.7.2 Main RS422 Second. RS422 PGM1: EVS Remote -- [F5]Sony BVW75 PGM2:[F2]EVS Remote –- [F6]Sony BVW75 PGM3:[F3]EVS Remote –- [F7]---------PGM4:[F4]EVS Remote –- [F8]---------- 04 05 --- [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn This page is used to define which device/controller can control which PGM channel.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 defined on page 7.1 4.13.3 S ECONDARY C ONTROLLER FOR PGM1/2/3/4 Possible values: list of protocols defined on page 7.1. Default: ---------- -Available only if the main controller for that channel is an EVS remote. Special Control Settings p.7.3 Main RS422 Second.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Special Control Settings p.7.5 Control type OSD Display PGM5:[F1]Exclusive [F5] Main [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn This page is the same as Page 7.4, but assigns PGM5 4.14 GPI IN SETTINGS GPI In Settings GPI# Channel/Device 1 [F1]PGM1 -2 [F2]PGM2 -3 [F3]PGM3 -4 [F4]PGM4 -- p.8.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 • Function that the GPI will trigger: Play, Pause, Recue, Previous (recue to previous clip inside the playlist), Next (go to next clip inside the playlist), Skip (skip the next clip in the playlist), -------- (no action is taken). If a GPI is assigned to an AVSP protocol for use with the EVS AirBox or AirEdit application, the function of this GPI will be defined by the AirBox / AirEdit software.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 E XAMPLE Users can select all types of GPIs. The behaviour varies accordingly: High Low High Pulse Low Pulse 4.15 Before the IN Low High Low On Replace IN High Low High Pulse Between IN and OUT High Low Low On Replace OUT Low High High Pulse After the OUT Low High Low High Low Pulse High Low Pulse High GPI OUT SETTINGS GPI OUT [F1]GPI [F2]GPI [F3]GPI Setting p.8.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.15.3 GPI P ULSE D URATION Possible values: Disable / 00s01fr to 02s00fr. Default: 01s00fr. Set the default duration for pulse GPIs. 4.16 SPECIAL EFFECTS Special Effect p.9.1 [F1]Paint/Target trans. : 00s05fr [F2]Set colour for : Cursor [F3]Colour: White [F4]Y : 240 [F5]U: 128 [F6]V: 128 [F7]Split Screen Tracking: No [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp 4.16.1 P AINT /T ARGET T RANSITION Possible values: 0s01fr to 5s00fr.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4.16.4 C USTOM C OLOUR F3, F4, and F5 are used to set the border colour 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 4.16.5 S PLIT S CREEN T RACKING Possible values: No (default) / Yes This setting enables or disables the auto-tracking inside the Split Screen effect. Special Effect p.9.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 5. SETUP Module The Setup Configuration module, also called VGA Setup screen in this manual, and in the user interface, aims at configuring the Multicam software and defining server settings in relation to time codes, protocol communication, etc. This module contains several pages, i.e. windows, some of which are described shortly or in depth in this section.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 5.1 GENERAL SETTINGS The first page of the VGA Setup screen contains some parameters from the Setup menu of the Remote panel that are useful to adjust when working in a mode where no Remote panel is used. Some parameters included in the VGA Setup screen are common with those in the Remote Setup menu. Therefore, a modification in the VGA Setup screen is reflected immediately in the Remote Setup Menu, and vice-versa.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 5.1.2 • version of the Multicam software • codec and video configuration, and bitrate used. C LIP M ANAGEMENT S ETTINGS D ATE F ORMAT (dd/mm/yy) This is the date format used for the dates in searches or in clip information display. This parameter is read-only and provided for information purpose.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 • The second type of time code that can be used on a recorder besides the LTC. For more information, refer to the section “ Time Codes Types Available on a Recorder” below. • The primary time code, i.e. the time codes with which the user will work. For more information, refer to the section “ Time Code Type Used on a Recorder” below. 5.1.4.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 On the first page of the VGA Setup screen, the Primary TC field specifies which time code type will be displayed at the bottom the VGA and will be used to work with the video material stored on the given recorder. P OSSIBLE V ALUES The values can be the following: LTC LTC time code, which is automatically stored in the LTC table. It is specified in the LTC field.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 5.2 VITC/ANC MANAGEMENT The second page available in the Setup Configuration menu ( SHIFT-F2) on XT[2] servers allows the channel-by-channel management of VITC or ANC TC management. It also allows the users to clean or not the VBI information: the VITC being recorded in the active video lines, it can be disrupted in PlayVar because of interpolation or parity violation on some fields.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 SD OUT D-VITC Field to specify if embedded time code has to be inserted in the output. The possible values are: No No new time code inserted in the output. In (default) Same time code as in the input inserted in the output. LTC Time code from the LTC table inserted in the output. USER User-defined time code inserted in the output. Lines Lines on which the specified time code must be written on the output.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 The following parameters can be defined: IN LOOP D-VITC The TC and user bits are always written on the monitoring SD outputs of the record codec and are the same as on the source video. Lines Lines on which the VITC time code must be written on the loop of the input. By default, these are lines 14-16 in NTSC and 19-21 in PAL. HD OUT HANC LTC Field to specify if embedded time code has to be inserted in the output.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 SD OUT D-VITC Lines Field to specify if embedded time code has to be inserted in the output. The possible values are: No No new time code inserted in the output. In (default) Same time code as in the input inserted in the output. LTC Time code from the LTC table inserted in the output. USER User-defined time code inserted in the output. Lines on which the specified time code must be written on the loop of the input.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 5.3.2 H OW TO L OAD A S ETUP F ILE 1. Press F5. 2. Select the desired file with the ↑ /↓ arrow keys. 3. Press ENTER. A user message pops-up for the user to confirm which settings to load back. 4.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 6. Remote panel operations 6.1 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.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 IN This function defines the IN point of a clip. The key will light differently depending in the following situations: Green key The key lights green if an IN point exists but is not the image you see. Red key The key lights red if the on-air image is at this IN point. This point can be entered while recording. Flashing (green red) key or In Split Audio mode, this key can be flashing green or flashing red.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Important The jog dial is active at all times when the system is in play & record. The brake is automatically turned on when starting a playback with the PLAY key or with the lever, or when returning to E2E mode with the RECORD button. LEVER This function is used to perform slow-motion from 0 to 100%, and to playback material from - 100 to + 100% or from - 200 to + 200% when Secondary Lever range is selected.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 When the current picture on the primary channel is neither a clip nor a cue point, or if the operator is in Playlist mode, pressing the BROWSE key allows him to browse inside the clips of the current playlist by turning the jog dial. INSERT This function inserts a clip before or after (depending on the Setup menu) the current position inside the playlist.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 To reboot, press the following key sequence, Between step 3 and step 4, the RECORD button will flash GREEN and the PAGE button will flash RED. Hitting the PAGE button will reboot the system. Hitting the RECORD button will return to normal operation. «Soft Reboot» from the keyboard It is also possible to run a «soft reboot» which will exit the software and return the user to the EVS Menu.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 To go to a given time code, proceed as follows: 1. Press SHIFT+GOTO TC key on the Remote. The GOTO TC window is displayed on the Remote panel : Go to TC xx:xx:xx:xx [Menu] : Cancel [Enter] : Go to TC Reset From Date Return LTC To Date 2. To specify a date from which the search should be executed, press SHIFT+C, enter the date in the following format dd/mm/yy using the F1 to F10 keys and press ENTER on the Remote. 3.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 To exit the GOTO TC function at any time, press the MENU key. GOTO IN / GOTO OUT When you are in CLIP mode, this key combination enables the operator to go to IN / OUT points of CLIPS, instantly. LOOP It enables the loop mode. The button will flash red in this mode and “ LOOP” will appear on the OSD of the output monitors.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 RETURN Inside a clip, press the RETURN key to remain on the same picture, but inside the record train instead of the clip (if that picture still exists in the record train). This is useful when a clip is too tight and you want to use material beyond the current IN or OUT point. PAGE Use this key to select a new clips page. After pressing the PAGE key, you must press a F_ key to select the corresponding page (1 to 10). 6.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 • “ 5” refers to the clip page • “ 1” refers to the playlist number (1 to 10) Note • The playlist bank of page 10 is not available from the EVS remote, since it is actually reserved for the EVS AVSP protocol (for Air Box and Air Edit). • To identify remote playlists when using the XNet SDTI network, the number of the playlist is followed by the number of the machine on the network, i.e. Playlist 51/04 6.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 7. Control Mode Multicam can be set in three different basic modes, depending on commands used. 7.1 LIVE (E2E) MODE This mode selected at start-up can also be selected by pushing the RECORD key. Multicam records the input signal and plays it at the same time on the program output. 7.2 SEARCH MODE This mode is selected by moving the jog dial.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 7.4 SYNCHRONISATION MODE (SWITCH TO IN) If the synchronisation mode is 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 the synchronisation mode is 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.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 P RIMARY C HANNEL The primary channel is the first controlled channel. It is identified by stars around its name on the OSD of the output monitor and on the LCD display of the Remote panel (ex: *PGM1*). Examples: 7.6 • In 3PGM mode, if the operator controls PGM2 and PGM3, the primary channel is PGM2. • In PGM+PRV mode with PRV CTRL OFF, the primary channel is PGM.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 8. PGM-PRV Mode 8.1 1PGM+PRV (PRESS A FROM MAIN MENU) PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. Mix. P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: Rst Cam Cam A *PRV1* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC PostRoll Sw to IN Pref Search Clips: LOCAL Records: LOCAL Local Sync Prv 2nd CTRL Cam B Cam C Cam D At least 2 playback channels must be available to run this configuration.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 one on the LCD menu. Please refer to Setup menu to select the duration of the transition effect. P GM S PD /V AR M AX Pressing PgmSpd once enables the Program Speed mode and highlights this function on the LCD. Pressing the key once more enables the Var Max mode and highlights this function on the LCD. The PLAY key is flashing red while either of these modes is enabled.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 P OST R OLL When the Post-Roll mode is enabled, that function is highlighted on the LCD and a “ P” appears on the OSD of the output monitors. When the user exits Multicam with the Post-Roll mode on, this mode will still be enabled when Multicam is restarted.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 8.1.2 O PERATIONAL M ENU Rst Cam Cam A Local Cam B Sync Prv Cam C 2nd CTRL Cam D CAM A/ B /C /D This parameter allows selecting the camera on the PGM output if PRV CTL is OFF and on PRV output if PRV CTL is ON.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 L OCAL This function allows the user to reconnect to the local LSM after having accessed distant clips or record trains. The function is highlighted when the user is connected to both clips and record trains on the local LSM. It is displayed only on Master/Server LSMs when they are connected to the SDTI network. S YNC P RV This option allows the user to synchronize the PRV with the time code and speed of the PGM output.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 8.2 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 dial and most buttons, while the lever and the Play button will control the PGM output. At this point, selecting clips will call them up on the PRV side.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 9. Multi PGM Mode 9.1 1/2/3 PGM MODES (PRESS A OR B FROM MAIN MENU) 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.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 R ST C AM This function restores the position of cameras on the active channels: CAM A on PGM1, CAM B on PGM2,… 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. S YNC T O This button allows you to synchronize the selected PGM in use with another one.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 you want to pass to the secondary controller by pressing the corresponding A, B or C key, then press D (DONE) to validate your selection. Do the same to bring the control of a channel back to the EVS remote. S ELECTING A CAMERA ON A CHANNEL This function makes it possible to select first the channel where you want to change the current camera. You can notice that the TAKE key at the bottom of the remote lights red.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Practical example The operator builds a playlist with Fills and another playlist with Keys. He sets the “ Playlist Load” parameter to “ Conditional” in the setup menu, then enters the 2PGM mode, selects the Fills playlist as current playlist, presses A to gain control on PGM1, presses PLST two or three times to enter the PLST DIFF mode and cue up the Fills playlist to its 1st clip.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 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 Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 H OW TO C ONFIGURE THE V IDEO D ELAY P ARAMETERS OF A P LAY C HANNEL 1. Select the play channel to configure by pressing ALT+ the corresponding F_ key on the PC keyboard (ex: ALT+F1 for PGM1, ALT+F2 for PGM2/PRV, etc) 2. If you want to use another server on the SDTI network as a source, press SHIFT-F7 on the PC keyboard to call up the network list. Use the arrow keys to select a server, and press ENTER to validate. 3.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11. Clip Management 11.1 INTRODUCTION 11.1.1 C LIP S TRUCTURE A clip is defined by Short IN and Short OUT points. When referring to Short IN and Short OUT points, the operators usually use the terms IN point and OUT point.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Note • Protect IN & Protect OUT points of a clip cannot be replaced by new ones. • Short IN & Short OUT points of a clip can be replaced by new ones. • Short OUT point is excluded. The clip freezes on previous field when playing back (with Post-Roll disabled). • (Short) IN & OUT are always on even fields. This is automatic.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 A clip can be created with only IN point or only OUT point. The system will automatically define the clip duration according to the default duration defined in the Setup menu. Note You can mark an IN or OUT point on a paused record train and go back to live without losing the point marked by pressing SHIFT. 11.2.2 H OW TO S TORE A C LIP To store a clip on a given location, proceed as follows: 1.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.2.3 H OW TO R ECALL A C LIP 1. Select the Clip page 1, 2, 3, … to 10 (PAGE key). 2. Select the bank in which the desired clip is located 3. Select the desired clip via the F1 - F10 keys.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.2.5 R ECALL AND P LAYBACK OF “R ECORD IN P ROGRESS ” C LIPS You can recall and play “ record in progress” clips, i.e. clips that are in the process of being created on a disk. They will blink green when they are called and red when they are loaded on the Remote panel. If the play reaches the end of the available material, the play will freeze until new material is available for playout.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.2.7 H OW TO C OPY / M OVE A C LIP F ROM THE R EMOTE PANEL It is possible to copy or move a clip on the same XT[2] server or to another XT[2] server. “ Record in progress” clips can also be copied and moved. To copy or move a clip from the Remote panel, proceed as follows: 1. Select the original clip. 2. Select an empty location on the same machine. 3.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Short/Long Mode This option is only available for a network copy, not for a local copy or for a move. Pressing the C key in the Copy/Move LCD window allows the user to select a value for this setting: • SHORT mode: only the material between the Short IN and Short OUT points of the original clip, augmented by the duration of the guardbands defined on the destination system, will be copied.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.2.8 H OW TO C ANCEL A N ETWORK C OPY 11.2.8.1 O N THE R EMOTE When the clip is copying, its light flashes green. Pressing CLEAR + the corresponding F_ key allows cancelling the network copy. A confirmation screen comes up to cancel the network copy: “ Cancel network copy ? MENU: Do not cancel copy - ENTER: Cancel copy” 11.2.8.2 O N THE VGA Select the clip and press the CTRL+DELETE keys. A confirmation screen comes up.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.2.10 H OW TO R ESTRIPE THE T IME C ODE OF A C LIP The function to restripe the time code of a clip via the Remote panel is more restricted than via Multicam on the VGA: • You cannot choose which time code type you modify: you will automatically modify the primary time code of the clip. • You cannot modify the date of the clip. • You cannot modify the type for the primary time code of the clip.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.2.11 S ECONDARY M ENU IN C LIP M ODE In Clip mode, the secondary menu of the Remote panel is different from the Record Train mode: PGM1 112A Push *PRV1* 112B Aux Clip Sort->TC >Archive *** P.1 B.1 Clips: Local PL 11: < Msg: Rst Cam Local Cam A Name Records: Local > Cam B Post-Roll Cam Sync Prv 2nd CTRL Cam C Cam D P Press MENU to access the secondary menu.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 P USH The Push function allows the operator to easily send a copy of a clip to another machine on the network: • If a default Push machine is defined in the setup, the clip will be automatically sent to that machine. • If no default PUSH machine is defined, the list of machines available on the network will appear. As soon as the operator selects one of them, the clip is pushed.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 A UX C LIP This function allows assigning 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 Chapter 13 “ Playlist Management” , on page 129 for more details. R ANKING (***) The Ranking function allows assigning a ranking to the current clip.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 To search for clips or trains containing a specific TC, proceed as follows: 1. From the main Remote screen in Clip mode or Train mode, press MENU to access the secondary menu. 2. Press SHIFT+C to access the Sort TC function. The following screen is displayed: Sort TC xx:xx:xx:xx [Menu] : Cancel [Enter] : Search 3. 4. 5.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Examples 11.2.11.1 • You have loaded the picture of an interesting event, and you want to see all clips that contain that same event. Call the Sort ->TC function, select the network/local search option and launch the search. Move the jog dial and you will see the same event on the same time code from all available camera angles that have been clipped.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Please note that this mode on the remote and on the VGA screens is never synchronized. In CAM mode, the Push, Archive, Ranking assignment, Keyword assignment, and Name functions will apply only to the camera angles of the clip loaded on the controlled channels. In CLIP mode, these functions will apply on all camera angles of the clip. 11.2.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Important 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. A command sent from the Clip screen to a channel will overwrite whatever the channel was doing at that time. 11.3.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 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. 11.3.3 S ELECTING A C LIP WITH THE K EYBOARD The keyboard can also be used to operate within the clip screen. The green arrows surrounding a clip shows the current cursor position.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.3.5 T HE F UNCTION B AR 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: N AME This function is used to name a clip. How to Name a Clip 1. 2. 3.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 F3: C ALL The operator can gain immediate access to a local or network clip by typing its ID number: F4: P REF This option changes the primary camera of a clip. How to change the primary camera of a clip 1. Move the cursor to the desired camera. 2. Press F4 on the keyboard or click corresponding area in the Function bar. with the stylus on the → This camera becomes the new primary camera.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 SHIFT+F8:N ET This option switches to the Network Status Screen and allows monitoring the status of the different machines connected on the network. F9:C ONNECT This option calls the CONNECT window. This window allows the operator to connect to the clips and record trains of other machine on the network.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 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. After selecting CLIP, RECORD or CLIP+REC mode either with the keyboard or by clicking with the stylus, select the machine you want to connect to: click on it with the stylus, or move with the arrow keys and press ENTER on the keyboard.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.3.6.2 H OW TO C ALL A C LIP B ELONGING TO A NOTHER M ACHINE T HAN THE O NE YOU A RE C ONNECTED 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. 11.3.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Note In the standard view (cameras A to D), if camera E and/or F exist for a particular clip, the D-column for this clip is replaced by the mention “ More Clips” on blue background. 11.3.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.3.9.2 M ODE F IELD indicates if the clip screen is currently in CLIP or CAM mode. In CLIP mode, actions on a clip will use all available cameras for this clip. In CAM mode, actions on a clip will only use the selected camera for this clip. Default value is CAM mode. 11.3.9.3 C LIP C ONTROL A REA It is dedicated to play-out control.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.3.9.4 H OW TO R ESTRIPE THE T IME CODE OF THE C URRENT C LIP To restripe the time code of the current clip, proceed as follows: 1. Recall the clip by moving the cursor on the desired clip and pressing ENTER, or by clicking on it with the stylus. 2. Press ALT-T on the keyboard to call the SET TC function. The Set Time Code screen is displayed (without TC Type field with PAL – refer to note below): 3.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.3.10 M OVING AND C OPYING C LIPS AND P LAYLISTS Copying and moving clips and playlists in the VGA are performed using the CUT, COPY and PASTE functions. 11.3.10.1 G ENERAL P RINCIPLES C LIPS • If the clip board was filled using the Cut function, the original clip(s) is/are deleted after being pasted to the new location. • In CAM mode, only the selected camera of the clip is Cut/Copied/Pasted .
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 clicking on the corresponding area on this line. 11.3.10.3 CTL+ X: CUT 1. Move the cursor to the clip/playlist to “ cut” from the Clip screen 2. Press CTRL + X on the keyboard or click on the corresponding area on the screen. 11.3.10.4 CTL+C: COPY 1. Move the cursor to the clip/playlist to copy 2. Press CTRL + C on the keyboard or click on the corresponding area on the screen. 11.3.10.5 CTL+V: PASTE 1.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.3.11 C LIP S CREEN – E XTENDED V IEW 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. 11.4 USING THE VDR PANEL The VGA VDR Panel is accessed from any VGA screen by pressing SHIFT+F9 on the keyboard.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.4.1 VDR P ANEL – L OWER S ECTION The browsing of clips, the viewing modes (normal or extended), the way clips are recalled, moved and copied, etc. in the VDR Panel is strictly the same as in the Clip screen. The CONNECT window is called with F9, and allows to connect to other servers on the network. 11.4.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 The name of the channel currently assigned to each window is displayed on the top of each of them. To assign a new channel to this window, press ALT+H. A new window appears on the other side to allow the selection of a new channel. Use the ↑ /↓ arrow keys to select the channel and press ENTER, or directly press ALT + the number of the channel as highlighted in green.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.4.3.2 H OW TO L OAD A C LIP 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.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4. Press ALT + S to save the clip. The Save as window opens, giving the operator the opportunity to name / rename the clip if needed. Pressing ENTER will save the clip to the current cursor location in the lower section of the VDR Panel.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 11.4.4 VDR P ANEL – R ECORDER WINDOW The VDR Panel Recorder can be used to start/stop the record, and to create clips from the local record trains. For example, it allows the creation of clips on a server that has no Play channel. 11.4.4.1 H OW TO S TART /S TOP THE R ECORD Press ALT+R to start or stop the record on the record channel assigned to the window. No confirmation is required.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4. To define the name of the clip before saving it, press ALT+N, type the desired name and validate with ENTER. 5. 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. When creating the clip, this time code will replace the original time code of the Short IN point. 6. Press ALT+S to save the clip(s).
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 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. This 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 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 12.1.2 S ELECTING THE C URRENT K EYWORD F ILE In the Multicam application, the keyword file can be selected either from the VGA Setup screen, or from the Setup menu of the EVS Remote panel (p.3.2 F1). The operator can select any file from all the .KWD files present in the Multicam\DIRECTORY .
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Select a local keywords file from the Setup. If you select “ SERVER” as keywords file in the setup, i.e. the file distributed by the network server, you will not be allowed to edit it. Go to the Off-Air Keyword Screen by pressing F7 on the keyboard.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 12.2 ASSIGNING KEYWORDS USING THE VGA SCREEN Keywords can be assigned to clips using the On-Air Keyword screen (F6:KW1 ), or the Off-Air Keyword screen (F7:KW2 ). The On-Air Keyword screen is used to assign keywords to the clip loaded on the primary channel of the 1 s t user, meaning that a play channel is used during this operation.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 The ID and name of the clip that keyword are going to be assigned to is displayed at the bottom on the screen, along with the keywords, ranking and archive status already assigned to that clip. H OW TO A SSIGN A K EYWORD TO A C LIP Move the cursor to the desired keyword and press ENTER, or click on the keyword with the stylus.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 H OW TO C LEAR A LL K EYWORDS AND THE R ANKING OF A C LIP Press ALT+DEL or click on ALT+DEL:CLR ALL: all keywords assigned to the clip will be removed, and the ranking will be reset to the lowest level (“ “ ). H OW TO N AME A C LIP U SING THE K EYWORDS : Move the cursor to the desired keyword and press ALT+N. The keyword is added at the end of the current name if there is enough space left.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 12.3.1 S EARCH C RITERIA AND S EARCH O PTIONS 12.3.1.1 S EARCH C RITERIA Different criteria can be combined to search the database. They can be defined in the Search Criteria area available at the bottom of the screen. When you access the Search screen, the criteria that were last defined are still available on the screen.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Criteria Description date will be considered. The key can be used to clear the last digit entered. Press the key again to move the cursor back to the keywords list. Level / Ranking This restricts the search to the clips with a ranking equal or higher to the ranking defined in that screen. Press the ←/→ arrow keys until reaching the desired ranking, and press ENTER.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 12.3.1.3 H OW TO C LEAR A K EYWORD WITH THE K EYBOARD Press to move the arrow cursor to the lower area of the screen. Use the ←/→ arrows to move the cursor to the keyword to remove, and press CTRL+DEL. Press the key again to move the arrow cursor back to the keywords list. 12.3.1.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 12.3.2.1 C LIP I NFORMATION For each clip, the following information is displayed: • position in the list • clip ID • clip name • time code of Short IN and Short OUT points Time codes from the LTC table are displayed in grey/black. Time codes from the USER TC table are displayed in yellow. 12.3.2.2 • ranking • archive status • current keywords.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 H OW TO A DD A C LIP TO THE C URRENT P LAYLIST FROM THE R EMOTE PANEL To add a clip from that list to the current playlist, call up the clip, then press INSERT or ENTER on the Remote panel. H OW TO A DD THE S EARCH R ESULTS TO THE C URRENT P LAYLIST FROM THE VGA It is possible to directly add one or all search results (clips only) to the current playlist: 12.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 12.4.1 A SSIGNING K EYWORDS IN LIST M ODE To assign keywords to a clip in list mode, recall the clip, then press MENU to access the secondary clip menu on the Remote panel. 1 player_B10123 F1:action_1 F2:action_2 F3:action_3 F4:action_4 F5:action_5 2 action_689012 3 F6:action_6 F7:action_7 F8:action_8 F9:Prev.page F0:Next page keyword89012 111A p.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 It is also possible to assign keywords and ranking to a clip before it is created. Indeed, when a record train is loaded, as soon as the operator marks an IN or OUT point, the main and secondary menu changes to make the keyword functions available. PGM1 Cam A Push >Archive *** P.1 B.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 12.5 SEARCHING THE DATABASE USING THE EVS REMOTE PANEL Keywords and ranking assigned to clips 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.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 A RCHIVE This field allows selecting archive status for search criteria. Parameter On the Remote None (default) Archive Clips not archived >Archive Clips to be archived >Archive (blinking) Clips archived >Archive It is possible to include trains in the search. The B key allows to toggle between CLIPS/CLIPS+REC/REC.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 BROWSE key and move the jog dial. To return to the Browse mode inside the search results, press the BROWSE key again. Search results are reset when going by to LIVE mode, or when a new search is performed. If no matching clips are found, a message notifies the operator. A DDING THE SEARCH RESULTS TO THE CURRENT PLAYLIST It is possible to directly add all search results (clips only) to the current playlist.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13. Playlist Management 13.1 STANDARD MODE 13.1.1 H OW TO M AKE A P LAYLIST 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.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.3 H OW TO S ELECT A P LAYLIST To activate another playlist, proceed as follows: 1. Go to playlist bank by pressing SHIFT + F10. 2. Select the playlist as required (press F1 - F10) PAGE 1 contains Playlists 10 to 19, PAGE 2 contains 20 to 29, PAGE 3 contains 30 to 39,…, and so on. Playlists from page 10 are not available from the EVS Remote panel.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Select New Playlist 13 ? [Menu]: Cancel [Enter]: Confirm COPY 4. NEW PLST Press COPY (A key) to select the copy option. The menu becomes: Copy Playlist 11/03 to Playlist 13 ? [Menu]: Cancel [Enter]: Confirm COPY 5.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.4.2 C OPYING P LAYLISTS FROM THE VGA The same command is available from the VGA clip screen in the playlist bank. From the VGA it is also possible to do a copy short: although Ctrl+V is by default a Copy Long, Ctrl+SHIFT+V executes a Copy Short. 13.1.4.3 C OPYING D ISTANT P LAYLISTS When copying a distant playlist to a local machine, a message pops-up: Copy Playlist xx/xx to yy.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 running, a message will ask him whether he wants to stop the previous process to start the new want, or cancel his new request. 13.1.5 V IEWING THE VGA P LAYLIST S CREEN Pressing F10 on the keyboard calls the VGA Playlist screen. The Playlist screen displays information on the clips included in the playlist. Several transport functions are available from this screen. 13.1.5.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.5.3 O THER O PERATIONS To use the following commands, you must be in Playlist Edit or Playlist Diffusion mode: • To enter the Playlist Edit mode, press the PLST key on the EVS Remote. The LCD screen of the Remote displays the information about the previous, current and next 3 clips of the playlist. • To enter the Playlist Diffusion mode, press the PLST key again.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.7 A CCESSING THE P LAYLIST E DIT M ODE AND P LAYLIST D IFFUSION M ODE Two modes are available on the Remote panel to access and manipulate the playlists: The Playlist Edit mode and the Playlist Diffusion mode: • The Playlist Edit mode is used to modify the playlist. • The Playlist Diffusion mode is used to roll the playlist on air. Editing the Playlist in Playlist Diffusion mode is not possible. 13.1.7.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Note A third selection of the PLST button cues the playlist to the beginning, displaying the first clip on the PGM side and the following clip on the PRV. For more details on the Playlist Edit mode, refer to the section 13.1.11 “ Functions Available on the Remote in Playlist Diffusion Mode” , on page 137. 13.1.7.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.10 R OLLING A P LAYLIST After recalling a playlist, you will roll the playlist using the pre-defined speed of each clip, use the PLAY key to start it. As soon as the lever is used to start the playback or during playback, the pre-set speed for the current clip is cancelled and set by the lever position only. The playlist will return to pre-set speed mode as soon as another clip with a pre-set speed is found.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.11.2 N EXT While the playlist is rolling on air, selecting the Next function will start the transition of the next clip with the transition effect listed on the playlist. This can be used if a clip is running too long and it is necessary to shorten up the playing time. 13.1.11.3 S KIP While the playlist is rolling, the next clip in the sequence is always displayed on the PRV screen.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.13.1 I NSERT The Insert function allows the operator to insert a clip into the playlist. The same operation can be achieved using the TAKE key. 13.1.13.2 S PEED The Speed function allows defining the speed at which one or all clips of playlist will be played. Select the playback speed of the clip with the lever, then press ENTER to validate. Values are ‘Unknown’ and from 0 to 100%.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.13.7 U NDO /R EDO This function is available from the secondary menu of the playlist, that is accessed by pressing MENU in the Playlist Edit mode. The last modifications of a playlist can be undone/redone for as long as the operator does not exit the playlist mode (e.g.: returning to live). Pressing the Undo command (D key) will undo the last modification. Up to 9 modifications can be undone.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 2. Call the selected clip. It appears on the PRV output. 3. Press INSERT (A button) 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.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.1.18 T HE A UXILIARY A UDIO C LIP This option allows adding a new stereo audio track (e.g. sport comments, music, jingles, ambient sound) to the original video clips. This stereo audio track is available on the PVW output and on analogue outputs 7/8 or on digital outputs 15/16. The selection of the track output is done via the Setup menu – Page 5.1 - F5. The original audio tracks are still available on outputs 1/2 (3/4).
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.2 SPLIT AUDIO MODE 13.2.1 H OW T O E NABLE S PLIT A UDIO E DITING Enter the Setup menu as described in Chapter 4 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. A UDIO E FFECT D URATION The value of the Audio Effect Duration parameter of the Setup menu (p. 4.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Playlist # Video Effect type & duration Audio Effect duration IN point Timecode *Pl.15* V.Mix 00:00 A.Mix 00:00 IN-00:00:00 00:00:00:00 111A/03 Left 00:00:00:00. Spd 100 A.Del 00:00 OUT+00:00:00 Plist Duration (Countdown) Playback speed Audio Delay OUT point 00:00:00 Speed Duration of the current clip (Min:Sec:Fr) & Clip Countdown 13.2.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.2.2.1 N ORMAL P LAYLIST WITH C UTS 13.2.2.2 P LAYLIST WITH 1:00 SEC E FFECT D URATION 13.2.3 H OW T O C HANGE V IDEO E FFECT D URATION 1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. 2. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. 3. Press SHIFT+ A BASE. 4. Press to highlight V Fx Dur (C). 5. Move the T-bar to adjust the value. 13.2.4 H OW T O C HANGE A UDIO E FFECT D URATION 1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. 2.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 3. Press SHIFT + V Base (A). 4. Press to highlight A Fx Dur (C). 5. When you move the T-bar to adjust the value. 13.2.5 H OW TO S ET THE D EFAULT M ODE FOR E XTENDING A T RANSITION Whenever you make a Video or Audio Split, the transition originally set is changed. In the setup menu, page 4.2, key F2, the default mode for extending transition effects can be set: 13.2.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.2.6.2 E DIT P OINT (V BASE) Audio is extended from the end of the previous clip and the audio on the clip being edited is shortened. 13.2.6.3 A UDIO A DVANCE 1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. 2. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. 3. Press to highlight V Base (SHIFT+A). 4. Press to highlight A Advance (A). 5. Enter a value on the F_ keys including leading zeros (0+2+1+2= 2:12), OR move the T-BAR and press ENTER.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.2.6.5 A UDIO S PLIT 1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. 2. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. 3. Press to highlight V Base (SHIFT+A). 4. Press to highlight A Split (D). 5. Jog to the point where you want to set your transition and mark an OUT point if you do an audio delay or mark an IN point if you do an audio advance. The value entered will be present on the PRV screen when the clip is next to play in a playlist.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.2.7.3 V IDEO D ELAY 1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. 2. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. 3. Press SHIFT + A Base (B). 4. Press to highlight V DELAY (SHIFT + B) 5. At the on screen prompt, enter a value on the F_ keys including leading zeros (0+2+1+2= 2:12), OR move the T-BAR and press ENTER. The value entered will be present on the PRV SCREEN when the clip is next to play in a playlist. 13.2.7.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.2.7.6 ‘IN’ B UTTON C OLOURS IN P LAYLIST M ODE When the Playlist is sitting on the Video and Audio IN point of a Clip the IN button will light RED. When the Playlist is sitting on the Video IN point of a Clip the IN button will also light RED. When the Playlist is sitting on the Audio IN point of a Clip the IN button will FLASH RED.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.2.8 H OW TO I NSERT A C LIP INTO A P LAYLIST W ITH S PLIT A UDIO Note Transitions are reset to Zero on INSERT and DELETE functions. 1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. 2. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. 3. Press to highlight V Base (SHIFT+A) 4. Press to highlight A Split (D) 5.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 menu on Page 4.2, F1. This option requires a specific license code. If that code is not installed on the server, this option can not be turned on. 13.3.3 P ERFORM A S WAP A UDIO T RACK IN A UTO M ODE 1. In Playlist Edit mode, select the Video Base mode (V Base).
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 5. Jog your playlist until you reach the point where you want to reset the original audio tracks. Mark an OUT point. The OSD screen indicates the following information: In eight tracks mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix 02:25 A.Del.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Display on the VGA 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 13.3.4 P ERFORM A S WAP A UDIO T RACK IN M ANUAL M ODE If the manual mode is selected in the Setup menu (page 4.2, F3), the swap functions in a similar way but asks the operator which track to swap when setting the swap points.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Note Selecting track 0 will mute the output until the next swap point or the end of the clip. Several swap points can be set on the same time code (e.g.: 1 -> 3, 2 -> 4). 13.3.5 D ELETING S WAP P OINTS When the operator is on a swap point, pressing CLEAR + IN/OUT deletes the current swap point. All swap points for that time code are deleted.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.4.2 E NTERING THE R EPLACE F UNCTION Similar to the playlist, the replace function has two modes: the Replace Playback mode and the Replace Edit mode. A secondary menu has been added to the Playlist Edit mode. Pressing Menu in Playlist Edit mode brings up the following menu: Replace MakeLoc Redo Clr Unav. Undo Select Replace in this secondary menu to enter the Replace function. 13.4.3 R EPLACE E DIT M ODE 13.4.3.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Additional parameters are available for the external loop: • With the Cam A function (SHIFT+C), you can select the camera the PGM will be recorded to for the external LOOP process. Press SHIFT+C until the desired camera is selected. • With the +2 fields function (SHIFT+D), you can select by how much the video coming back to your record channel will be delayed. If you are using a DVE, it could introduce a delay.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 13.5 TIMELINE EDITING 13.5.1 I NTRODUCTION 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 from version 8.00.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 4. Press ENTER on the Remote to confirm the CopyToTL. The playlist is converted into a timeline at the playlist position you selected. F ROM THE VGA 1. Select the playlist you want to convert. 2. Press CTRL+C on the keyboard to copy it. 3. Paste it into an empty playlist position using the CTRL+T keys (rather than CTRL+V). The timeline appears on the Remote as “ TL” for timeline, rather than “ PL” for playlists.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Clips can be extended from the IN point until the OUT point, or from the OUT point until the IN point. Select which direction you want to use and apply. Example of extend with the video track selected.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 14. XNet SDTI Network 14.1 OVERVIEW The XNet network is composed by several XT[2] servers all connected with a 75-Ohm coaxial cable (BNC). The exchange between systems is operated through the SDTI interface at 540 or 1485 Mbps. The XNet network requires a network server dedicated to the management of the database shared among all XT[2] servers.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 14.2 MINIMAL HARDWARE & SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Only XT[2] servers with HCTX board with SDTI module and SDTI code can be connected to the XNet network. The XNet compatibility between versions is detailed in the release notes. 14.3 EVS MENU CONFIGURATION The configuration of the different XT[2] servers connected to the XNet network is done via the EVS Menu.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 N ET N AME The Net name defines the machine name on the network. This name is userdefined but cannot exceed 8 characters. Entering a Network Name is not mandatory because a network number is also assigned to the system, but it is recommended to easily identify all servers connected to the XNet. N ET N UMBER The Net Number parameter defines the machine number on the network.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 XF ILE To check that XFile's date and time correspond to the ones on the XT[2], proceed as follows: 1. If the XFile application is started, close it. 2. Select Control Panel from the Start menu 3. Select Date and Time to modify the properties. 4. In the Date and Time Properties window, select the Date and Time tab to access to the calendar and the clock. 5. Set the parameters to your current date and time. 6.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 14.5 DISCONNECTING FROM XNET When exiting the Multicam application the system checks if other systems are still connected to your XT[2] 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 Press ESC to cancel the command and return to the application.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 C LIPS M ODE The Clip function (B) allows the operator to connect to the clip banks of another LSM connected to the network. In other words, the VGA clip screen and the F_ keys of the Remote show the clips from the selected LSM. If the operator presses the RECORD key, he goes in LIVE mode on the local record trains.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Note It is possible from the VGA to connect back to the last machine connected by pressing ALT+. 14.7 OPERATING WITH XNET When the remote system is selected, the operation with remote clips or remote trains is similar to the operations on the local system. 14.7.1 H OW TO R ECALL /P LAY B ACK A R EMOTE C LIP 1. Select the Clip mode in the Network menu. 2.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 14.7.2 H OW TO N AME A R EMOTE C LIP 1. Select the Clip mode in the Network menu. 2. Select the Remote LSM in the list. 3. Go to the Clip screen on the VGA, all banks of remote system are now displayed. 4. Select the clip to name. 5. Type the desired name on the keyboard. 6. Press F1 to name the remote clip.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 In Playlist Edit mode, the remote display gives all needed information regarding this playlist and this information is updated each time a clip is stored in the playlist. PL11 LSM01 MICHEL LOC 152A/03 Clip 0112 111A/04 Clip Foot 112B Clipname4567 112B/02 Clip 0113 552C/08 noname01234 INSERT 14.7.5 TDUR=00:00:58:22 00:01:20 Unk 00:10:25 Unk 00:04:29 Unk 00:01:10 Unk 00:02:50 Unk W00:10 W00:10 W00:10 W00:10 W00:10 Clr Unav.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 3. Press the RECORD key to select the LIVE mode. A 2 to 3-second delay to LIVE has been defined to ensure safe operations. 4. Use the JOG key to go in search mode. 5. Change camera angles if necessary. The changing camera angles on network train will always switch in pause on the new camera. Refer to the note below about the remote camera name. 6. Press the IN key to mark your Short IN point of the clip. 7.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 The Setup menu, on page 6.3, displays the following screen: Mapping network cam [F1]Authorize cam mapping: Cam A : Cam B : [F3]Cam C : [F4]Cam D : p.6.3 Yes Local Local CamA/01 CamB/01 [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn The F1 key allows the user to enable or disable the option. The other F_ keys allow the user to perform the mapping: • If the camera is local (cam A and B on the example), no F_ key is assigned to it.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 14.9 NETWORK MONITORING SCREEN The screen accessible via the SHIFT+F4 keys allows a more accurate monitoring of the SDTI network status. 14.9.1 I NFORMATION A VAILABLE ON THE S CREEN 14.9.1.1 D ATA DISPLAYED All the machines are displayed in the logical connection order,i.e. the way they are effectively connected on the network. For each machine, the following information is displayed: 14.9.1.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 14.9.1.3 T EXT C OLOUR The colour of the text indicates the video network overload, based on how many SDTI network mailboxes are used: 14.9.1.4 • White: ok, less than 90% capacity • Red (over 90%): risk of network overload. L INK C OLOUR The colour of the link indicates the physical link status between two machines: 14.9.1.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 14.9.2 H OW TO D ISCONNECT A M ACHINE FROM THE S ERVER The operator has the possibility to disconnect a machine from the XNet Network. This can be useful when setting up an SDTI network or troubleshooting an SDTI network issue. To disconnect a machine from the server, proceed as follows: 1. Press SHIFT-F4 to access the SDTI Network Monitoring screen. 2. Press CTRL-ALT-L to disconnect the XHub branch from the network.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 15. Paint Mode Note The Paint mode is a software option. The functionality of this software package can be operated using the tablet and the stylus, or a touch screen. The normal pointing device is the tablet. It is selected in the Setup menu. Selecting F2 (on page 6.2 of the Setup menu) will toggle between tablet / touch screen (only when the touch screen is available).
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 C (clear) clears screen L enables line mode («one-shot»). See also Section 0. C / c (circle) selects large / small circle («one-shot»). See also Section 0. A automatic arrow at end of freehand drawing. See also Section 0. D selects brush colour and thickness. See also Section 0. Br1 / Br2 toggles between Brush1 and Brush2. E erases unwanted portion of graphic. See also Section 0. k / >k< keyer off / on.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 • Set centre (default): A pointer appears on the screen to let you choose the centre of the circle. The radius will be the one last used or the default one if none has been defined before. • Define: This option allows you to change the size of a circle.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 an eraser. This facility remains «on». When no longer required, select E again to disable it and return to the previous active drawing mode. C LEAR (C) Selecting C on the Paint Mode monitor display allows clearing of the entire drawing. Once selected, you can choose between 3 options: Clr to clear, DfC to define customized colours or you may escape ( ESC) this function without clearing any drawing.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 16. Target Mode Note The Target Mode is a software option. 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, colour and thickness of the border as well as the darkness of the background for a highlight feature.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 S ELECTING O THER P ARAMETERS OF THE T RACKING O BJECT T: Select the background shade (Transparency level) E: Select the border thickness (Edge) S: Select the size of the tracking object (Size) C: Select the border colour (Colour) Note To select the size of the tracking object when it is a rectangle or an ellipse, click on S on the first line of the OSD.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 R ULES W HEN U SING K EYFRAMES 1. The first / last keyframes can be at the IN / OUT points of the clip. 2. If, when a replay is viewed, the action is not accurately followed, stop the replay where the tracking object has drifted away from the target and use the pen to move the circle to the correct point, marking an additional keyframe. This can be done as many times as necessary. 3.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 T Select the darkness of the background (8 choices) S Select the size of the circle (8 choices) E Select the border thickness (8 choices) C Select the border colour (8 choices) Indicates a keyframe has been marked on current field. E Erases currently displayed keyframe R Erases all keyframes in the current clip. Z Toggles between Zoom, Static Zoom and normal highlight.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 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. K EYFRAME I NFORMATION D ISPLAY On the OSD, a second line is added to indicate the number of keyframes marked and the position of the current keyframe.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 17. Split Screen mode The Split Screen mode, which is a software option, 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).
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Command Description SYNC To synchronize the selected PGM with the other one. Press this button and select the PGM to use as a reference. Press the 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.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 as well as on local clips. 17.1.2 H ORIZONTAL S PLIT PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: *PGM2* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC PostRoll Sw to IN Search Pref Clips: LOCAL Records: LOCAL H Split Swap Sync Top Bottom T & B SHIFT Press the SHIFT key (D) to switch between normal and special commands. All commands are similar to the Horizontal Split Screen commands.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 17.1.3 S PLIT MIX PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: *PGM2* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC PostRoll Sw to IN Pref Search Clips: LOCAL Records: LOCAL SplitMix Swap Sync Left 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.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 18. Sony, XtenDD35, Odetics & VDCP Protocols 18.1 PROTOCOL OVERVIEW These protocols allow the XT[2] server to be controlled by external devices. S ONY BVW75 PROTOCOL This protocol allows the server to be seen as a VTR by the controlling device. On a playback channel, all usual transport commands (play, PlayVar, pause, goto time code, pause, stop, etc…) are supported.
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Version 9.00 EVS Multicam - User Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 Non standard commands in Sony, XtenDD35 and Odetics protocols on the play channel of an EVS server: REC: when a REC command is sent to a play channel, this channel will return in E2E mode on its default record train. If the default record channel associated to that player is currently stopped, it will jump to the last recorded picture and pause.
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EVS Multicam - User Manual Version 9.00 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – March 2008 G LOSSARY HANC LTC Horizontal Ancillary time code LTC as defined in the XMPTE 259M and RP188 standards. HANC VITC Horizontal Ancillary time code VITC as defined in the XMPTE 259M and RP188 standards. LTC Linear or Longitudinal Time Code. This is the time code defined on or plugged into the XT[2] server. LTC table Time code jump table in which the jumps in LTC time codes are stored. OSD On-Screen Display.
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