User’s Manual Version 3.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 C OPYRIGHT EVS Broadcast Equipment – Copyright © 2010-2011. All rights reserved. D ISCLAIMER The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice.
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Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................... III WHAT’S NEW? ............................................................................................................... VII 1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 1 2.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 6. VTR MANAGER .........................................................................................................................24 SWITCHER MANAGER .............................................................................................................25 ARCHIVE SERVER MANAGER ............................................................................................
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9.2.2 Possible Actions with Contextual Menu ................................................................................66 9.2.3 List of Parameters ...........................................................................................67 9.2.4 List of Parameters for Xedio Manager...................................................................................72 9.2.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 11.3.2 Contextual Menus ...............................................................................................................122 11.4 LICENSE MANAGER ...............................................................................................................123 12. MEDIA FILE CLEANER .......................................................................................
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 What’s New? The following table describes the sections updated to reflect the new and modified features on Xedio Manager from Xedio Suite 3.1 (com pared to Xedio Suite 3.0). In the user manual, the icon has been added on left margin to highlight information on new and updated features. Click the section number (or the description) in the table to jump directly to the corresponding section.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 1. Introduction An installation of Xedio Suite can include a single workstation providing a single fast and easy editing facility or a range of workstations running the various applications included in the suite to provide a complete newsroom or sports centre video production solution. Each installation of a Xedio Suite requires its own specific configuration and set of parameters.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 2. User Interface 2.1 OPENING XEDIO MANAGER To start the Xedio Manager application, click on the Xedio Manager icon on the desktop. 2.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 2.2.1 MENU BAR T OOLS MENU The Tools menu gives access to the Media File Cleaner tool. This tool shows the list of all the media files present on the Xedio media servers but not referenced in the database (orphan files). From the Media File Cleaner window, it is possible to delete these orphan files. Refer to section 12 ‘Media File Cleaner’ on page 124 for m ore information.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 The window gives the following information: 4 Information Item Meaning Application Version number of Xedio Manager. Execute Folder Folder Path where Xedio Manager is installed. PlugIns List of the installed plug-in. When the user selects a plug in nam e from the list, the corresponding version is displayed next to the field.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 2.2.2 THE OUTLOOK BAR The Outlook bar presents nine tabs. They correspond to the areas managed by Xedio Manager. When Xedio Manager is started for the first time, only the Media and Users tabs are shown. You need to create a media server before being able to see all the tabs. See section 6.2 ‘Media Servers’ on page 31.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Subject Purpose Users Manages users and access rights. Each category provides access to a series of items. Once a category tab is selected, its specific item s are shown as icons. Select any of these icons to display its relevant interface in the Work area. Refer to the different chapters of the present manual for complete information on each category managed by Xedio Manager. 2.2.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 3. Encoders 3.1 INTRODUCTION Encoders are physical devices which allow the digitization of incoming audio/video feeds into multiple file formats. Most of the models are configured to encode lores or hi-res feed. They can be logically grouped to associate physical encoders handling the same feed, either in hi-res or in lo-res.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Item Description Scheduler Displays blocks corresponding to the scheduled ingest already planned for encoding. Preview Displays the current video input when the encoder is recording media. 3.2 PHYSICAL MANAGER 3.2.1 INTRODUCTION You must define and configure a physical encoder before you can use it.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 3.2.2 CREATING PHYSICAL ENCODER To create and configure a physical encoder, complete the following fields and then click on the Create button. The encoder name is added to the list on the left side of the window and ‘Channel 1’ appears underneath. As the XEDIO I/O model is a multichannel encoder, up to 2 channel numbers are displayed under the encoder name.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 3.2.3 SETTING UP THE ENCODING PARAMETERS Select a channel (’Channel 1’, or ‘Channel 2’ with CDM[3] PCX3) to set the encoding parameters. The encoding parameters fields displayed on the right depend on the encoder model.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Setting Description Video Bitrate Video encoding bitrate, entered as a bit/sec number. For example, 8Mb/s is entered as 8000000. TC Config Defines the timecode inserted in the encoded file: • vitc: the timecode is based on the video source signal. Select vitc for all encoders in a lo-res + hi-res configuration. • local time: the timecode is taken from the CDM encoder local time.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Setting Description Profile Encoding profile used by the encoder. The profiles come from a list of xml files stored on the storage server (in the Profiles/CDM2 folder). These files define the codecs/formats and their parameters. Storage The storage server that stores the encoded media files. Audio Groups This parameter is only available for CDM[2]. Only two groups simultaneously.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 3.3 LOGICAL MANAGER 3.3.1 INTRODUCTION When you click the Logical Manager button, the Logical Encoders Manager window is displayed in the Work area, allowing you to logically group physical encoders as being part of the same channel. Possible configurations use two encoders in hi-res and lo-res or one encoder in hi-res only.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Field Description Physical Low Bitrate Encoder Select the low bitrate (if applicable) physical encoder to be part of the logical encoder. With a XEDIO I/O encoder model, selecting one of the physical encoder channels automatically allocates the other channel of the physical encoder to the corresponding low bitrate or high bitrate field.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 E XPORTING AND I MPORTING E NCODER P ROPERTIES A contextual menu is available when no encoder is selected and you right-click in the encoder list area. M enu Item Description Export Encoders Exports the list and configuration of encoders in a readable file (.enc form at). In the Save As window, select the folder to export the file to.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 3.4.2 CREATING A GROUP OF LOGICAL CHANNELS To create a group of logical encoders, complete the following fields and then click on the Create button. The group name is added to the list on the left side of the window. Field Description Label Give a name to the group of logical encoder. Description Optional text to describe the group of logical encoders.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Note 2 To finalize encoders configuration, it is necessary to store the CDM encoders mapped drive in the database (see section 6.2.4 ‘Setting the CDM Encoder Mapped Drive’ on page 34) 3.4.3 DELETING A GROUP OF ENCODERS To be able to delete a group of encoders, you first need to clear the logical encoders boxes and press the Update button.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 4. LinX and Direct Access 4.1 INTRODUCTION Xedio “ Add-On” for EVS Video Server is based on LinX protocol and XT Gateway. The LinX Application Programming Interface is an integrated API used to access the EVS family video servers through Ethernet/IP connection. Xedio can access EVS video server disks (e.g.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Example: 172.22.23.9:8762 4.3 EVS VIDEO SERVER 4.3.1 INTRODUCTION All the EVS Video Servers you want to access through LinX protocol must be referenced in this category. The Discover button helps you to “discover” automatically all the EVS Video Server available on your network.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 4.3.2 EVS SERVER PARAMETERS To set EVS video server parameters, complete the following fields and then click on the Save button. Field/Button Description Server Name Name of the server to be accessed by Xedio, as you want it to be displayed in the interface. Description Optional text to describe the EVS Server.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 4.3.3 Field/Button Description I/O Channel Displays the list of recorder channels from the selected EVS server. Button Description Delete Deletes the selected EVS server from the tree structure. Refresh Checks whether the EVS video server is reachable. If yes, the server configuration is retrieved. If not, the server name and server icon are displayed in red.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 4.4 EVS VIDEO SERVER GROUP When you click the EVS Video Server Group button, the EVS Video Server Group Manager window is displayed in the Work area. To set a group of EVS video server, complete the following fields, select the servers you want to group and then click on the Create button. Field Description Label Name you want to give to the group of servers.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5. Machines 5.1 INTRODUCTION External devices can be connected to the Xedio Suite. Their parameters are configured from the Machines tab. Four items are available in the Machines category. They are detailed in the table below. Item Description VTR Manager Defines setup parameters for a controlled VTR. Switcher Manager Defines setup parameters for a switcher connected to the system.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.2 VTR MANAGER A VTR can be used as a source of ingest. The VTR video output must be connected to the encoder video input. When you click the VTR Manager button, the VTR Manager window is displayed in the Work area. To set VTR parameters, complete the following fields and then click on the Save button.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.3 SWITCHER MANAGER When you click the Switcher Manager button, the Switcher Manager window is displayed in the Work area. You can indirectly control a switcher through the system. If the Transmit Switcher Info field is checked, Xedio Ingest Server application transmits the switching information over the Ethernet network to a dedicated software device before starting any recording.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 The protocol used between Xedio Ingest Server and the “switching device” uses the following commands: Commands sent from CleanGest Server to the switching device Description Used before starting a record Used at the end of a record.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.4 ARCHIVE SERVER MANAGER When an Archive Server is attached to a Xedio installation, it must be referenced in the database. When you click the Archives Servers Manager button, the Archive Servers window is displayed in the Work area. To set archive server parameters, complete the following fields and then click on the Save button.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.5 XFILE MANAGER XFile can be used to receive and send media in file format or for the rendering of files to an EVS video server. When you click the XFile Manager button, the XFile Manager window is displayed in the Work area. To set XFile param eters, complete the following fields and then click on the Save button.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.6 MODIFYING OR DELETING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE To modify the properties of one of the previous external devices, except a switcher, select it in the list, enter new values in the relevant fields, and click the Update button. To delete one of the previous external devices, except a switcher, select it in the list, right-click and select Delete from the contextual menu.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6. Media 6.1 INTRODUCTION From the Media category you can define the media storage tree structure and media classes, you can import and manage media files. Five items are available in the Medias category. They are detailed in the table below. 30 Item Description Servers Allows to define the media storage server(s) and to create its sub-folders (multiple storage servers may be defined).
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.2 MEDIA SERVERS 6.2.1 INTRODUCTION A Media Server is the location where all the media used within a Xedio installation will be stored. When you click the Media > Servers button, the Media Servers window is displayed in the Work area, allowing you to define a media server. 6.2.2 ADDING A MEDIA SERVER To add a media server, proceed as follows: 1.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 3. Domain Name Field automatically filled when an IP address is entered Backup IP IP address of the backup storage server, when a redundant network is used. Click Next . The next page displays the drives capacity of the new media server. 4. Click Next . 5. Select the drive(s) for the storage and enter a base path for the sub-folders that will be created by the system. 6. Click Next . 7.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 M enu Item Description Delete Media Server Deletes the media server view in the Media Servers window. M odify M edia Server Description Opens the Media Server Modification window allowing to update the label or description of the media server. Media File Cleaner Opens the Media File Cleaner window. Refer to section 12 ‘Media File Cleaner’ on page 124 for more information.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.2.4 SETTING THE CDM ENCODER MAPPED DRIVE The physical encoder is usually configured to store the encoded files on a specific mapped drive, usually called “ G” or “H”. This mapped drive letter also has to be stored in the database in the CDM Mapping colum n. To set or change the encoder mapped drive, proceed as follows: 1.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.3.2 POSSIBLE ACTIONS WITH CONTEXTUAL MENUS A contextual menu is available when no class is selected and you right-click in the Media Class Manager window. M enu Item Description New Root Creates a new class of media. A contextual menu is available when you select a Class in the list and then rightclick: M enu Item Description New Root Creates a new class of media.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.4 MEDIA IMPORTER The Media Importer is the tool used to import, into the Xedio database, media that have already been recorded and are in a file format that can be used by Xedio. P2, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, music, graphics or existing mpeg and dv files are some examples.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.5 RTD MANAGER 6.5.1 INTRODUCTION When you click the RTD M anager button, the RTD Manager window is displayed in the Work area, allowing you to import or manage the transition sequences. The list displays the available effects stored in the system. 6.5.2 POSSIBLE ACTIONS WITH CONTEXTUAL MENUS A contextual menu is available when no RTD is selected and you right-click in the RTD Manager window.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.6 MEDIA MANAGER 6.6.1 INTRODUCTION The Media Manager tool is designed to give an overview of the database content, to edit some media properties and to delete media files from the database and from the storage server(s). Note Only items that are not used (not locked) in any user project and not used to create virtual media and/or clip can be deleted; otherwise, an error message will occur.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.6.2 ELEMENT LIST D ISPLAYED C OLUMNS It is possible to re-arrange the columns order, and to add or remove some columns. Right-clicking on any of the column headings displays a contextual menu. The Choose Displayed Columns option opens the Select Visible Columns window allowing you to choose the columns you want to be displayed in the element list.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 M enu Item Description default metadata profile has been defined for the media, a metadata tab is displayed and allows to modify the media metadata values. Delete Media & Purge See section 6.6.4 ‘Delete & Purge’ on page 52. Force Delete Deletes a media with all the references of its use in the database. If it is used in an edit, this will cause “holes” in the edit.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 G ENERATE L OW R ESOLUTION M EDIA F ILES When several files are selected from the list and you select the Generate Low Resolution Media File option, several cases can occur. 1. Some hi-res files are not present on the Media server (they could be offline or ARCHIDEL) A popup window is displayed and lists those missing files. You are asked whether you want to continue.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.6.3 SEARCHING THE DATABASE I NTRODUCTION When the database contains large amounts of data, it may become difficult to find a specific element. The Xedio Suite offers several ways to speed up your search: • quick text search • filters on parameters By default, the columns that are taken into consideration for the Quick Text Search are the ones currently visible in the grid.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 3. Depending on whether the AutoRefresh Filtering setting is selected or not, you may have to press the Search button to apply the Quick Text Search. Refer to the tab Software > Parameter Profiles > General > General. The Quick Text Search is applied and the search result is displayed in the grid. 4. To clear the applied Quick Text Search, click the red "X" icon to the right of the search field 5.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Search String Search Result =card Searches for a string exactly equals to ‘card’. For example, if a field contains ‘yellow card ’, the =card condition will not return any result. =”yellow card” Searches for a string exactly equals to ‘yellow card’. The use of quotes is required due to the space between ‘yellow’ and ‘card’.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Criteria Combination The available options are detailed in the table below: Option Meaning ALL criteria are met All the criteria selected in the Filter fields displayed under the Criteria Combination field must be met. The media displayed in the results list fulfill all the selected filter criteria. ANY criteria is met At least one of the criteria selected in the Filter fields must be met.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Filter Fields The Filter field provides the list of all the parameters on which a search can be performed. The following screenshot is an example of such a list. The options may differ between the applications of the Xedio Suite. Once a parameter has been selected, an entire line is displayed. Interface Element Description 1 Selected filter parameter.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Search Fields Types According to the selected filter parameter, different types of search fields will be displayed. They are detailed in the table below. Filter Parameter Type Displayed Criteria Fields Timecode or Duration Parameter Such as TC IN, TC OUT, Duration… Select a logical operator in the first field and then enter a timecode or duration value in the second field.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Filter Parameter Type Displayed Criteria Fields • Search based on an interval (e.g. with between…): two calendars are displayed for the selection of two dates. • Search based on a specific date calculated from the current date (e.g. with tomorrow, last month,…): no other field appears. Time Several Date Search filters exist. They are described below. Such as Last Rendered Date Time a.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Filter Parameter Type Displayed Criteria Fields Number Such as DB Id Select a logical operator in the first field and then enter a number in the second field. Note <> means ‘differs from’ Option List Select a condition in the first field Such as Video Standard Click the button to display the list of options available for the selected filter parameter.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 How to Perform a Search through Filter Fields To enter search values in the Filter fields, proceed as follows: 1. 2. Choose the columns you wish to perform a search on. Click the Show/Hide Filter button The following Filter area is displayed: 3. Select a criteria combination from the list: 4. Select a filter parameter from the filter parameter list.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Menu Option Description Create New Filter Allows to create a new filter tab. Save Filter As Allows to create a new filter tab in which the current search filter will be saved. Filter Properties Allows to change the name and/or description of the selected filter tab. Reset Filter Removes all search criteria on the selected filter tab. Delete Filter Removes the filter tab.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 6.6.4 DELETE & PURGE The Delete Media(s) & Purge function allows the user to remove unused media from the media server while deleting the media from the database. There are four options available when using this function: 1. Delete database references: removes entries from the database only 2. Delete database references AND media files from online (e.g. XT[2]) or nearline (e.g.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 7. Metadata 7.1 INTRODUCTION Metadata is customer-defined data which can be associated with media or edits to describe or classify them . Metadata user fields can be created and associated into profiles within Xedio Manager. Then, a metadata profile can be assigned to media or edits and metadata values specific to the media or edit can be entered in the user fields.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 7.2 PROFILE MANAGEMENT When you click the Profile M anagement button, the Metadata Profiles Management window is displayed in the Work area, allowing you to define user fields and to associate them into profiles. It is divided into three areas: 1. Available Metadata Fields 2. Metadata Profile Information 3.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 7.2.1 MANAGING USER FIELDS C REATING U SER F IELDS To create a user field, press the Add New Field button in the Available Metadata Fields area, complete the following fields and then click on the OK button. Field Description Field Name Name you want to give to the user field. Type Six types of user fields are available.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 7.2.2 MANAGING METADATA PROFILES C REATING A M ETADATA P ROFILE To create a metadata profile, complete the following fields in the Metadata Profile Information area and then click on the Save Profile button. It will then be displayed in the Metadata Profiles area. Field Description ID Automatically filled by the system. Label Name you give to the profile.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 7.3 MEDIA PROFILE ASSOCIATION When you click the Media Profile Association button, the Media Metadata Profile Table Association window is displayed in the Work area, allowing you to select the profiles you want to make available to the users.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Field Description Default Profile Allows the selection of a profile, from the list of Selected Profiles, to be used as default profile when a user will associate metadata to a media. The Save button must be pressed to save changes. 7.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Field Description Remove button. Each user field from the selected profiles could be displayed in additional column in Tools > Edits Manager from the Xedio Manager and in the Edit Manager tab from the Xedio CleanEdit. Default Profile Allows the selection of a profile, from the list of Selected Profiles, to be used as default profile when a user will associate metadata to an edit.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 8. Playouts 8.1 INTRODUCTION The servers which will be used for payout must be defined and their parameters must be set in Xedio Manager. They will then be available in the Playout Organizer application. Two items are available in the Playouts category. They are detailed in the table below. 60 Item Description Servers Manager Defines hardware setup and parameters for each playout server.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 8.2 SERVERS MANAGER 8.2.1 INTRODUCTION When you click the Servers Manager button, the Playout Servers Manager window is displayed in the Work area, allowing you to define each physical machine to be used for playout. 8.2.2 CREATING AND CONFIGURING A PLAYOUT SERVER To create and configure a playout server, complete the following fields and then click on the Create button.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 8.2.3 MODIFYING THE PLAYOUT SERVER PROPERTIES To modify the properties of a playout server, select it in the list, enter new values in the relevant fields, and click the Update button. 8.2.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 8.3.2 CREATING A GROUP OF PLAYOUT SERVERS To create a group of playout servers, complete the following fields and then click on the Create button. The group name is added to the list on the left side of the window. Field Description Label Give a name to the group of playout servers. Description Optional text to describe the group of playout servers.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9. Softwares 9.1 INTRODUCTION The parameters specific to the various applications of the Xedio Suite can be stored into different profiles. These profiles can then be selected for use by users. Keyboard shortcuts can also be defined and stored into profiles. These profiles are linked to the workstation. Four items are available in the Softwares category. They are detailed in the table below.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9.2 PARAMETER PROFILES 9.2.1 INTRODUCTION When you click the Parameter Profiles button, the Softwares Parameter Profiles window is displayed in the Work area. It is divided into three areas: Nr Area Description 1 Application Selection area This area displays the applications icons for which it is possible to manage parameters and profiles.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9.2.2 POSSIBLE ACTIONS WITH CONTEXTUAL MENU A contextual menu is available when an application is selected in the Application Selection area and you right-click in the Profile Selection Area: M enu Item Description New Opens the New Param Profile window where you can enter a name for the new profile in the Label field.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9.2.3 LIST OF PARAMETERS The GENERAL profile gives access to the following lists of parameters (tabs). General Allows to backup EVS video server When selected: the backup of EVS video server is allowed. Auto Refresh Filtering When selected: each time a new criterion is added to a filter, the search is automatically started without pressing Return or pushing the Search button.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Audio The field displays the assignments for 2, 4, 8 and 16 channels configurations separated by a ‘ |’ sign. Refer to the section ‘How to Define New Default Audio Channel Assignment’ on page 68. Note Once the audio track assignment has been defined in Xedio Importer or AutoFile Importer, these values will be used instead of the default ones on the workstation.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 2. Enter a name for the new audio configuration in the Label field. 3. Right-click an audio channel field. The following contextual menu appears: 4. Select one of the options: • 2.0 Two audio channels are used • 5.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the remaining channels. 6. If required, you can re-assigned the order of the channels inside a group. Follow steps 6 and 7. Right-click an audio channel field. The following contextual menu appears: • 2.0: • 5.1: 7. Select one of the options. Consequently, two channels will have the same name within a group. So the group is displayed in red.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Import Imported FileName Form at Free text field to define the imported filename format for XDCAM import. The following items can be used: Use Long Clip Name %LABEL Label given by Xedio user %NAME Clip Name %CLASSID Class ID %TCIN Timecode IN %TCOUT Timecode OUT %CLIPTYPE Clip Type, e.g.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Vumeter Saturation level of Vumeter Field to define the db value of vu-m eter saturation level. This value corresponds to the beginning of the red area in the vu-meter. Top level of Vumeter Field to define the db value of vu-m eter top level. Warning level of Vumeter Field to define the db value of vu-m eter warning level. This value corresponds to the beginning of the orange area in the vu-meter.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Cemediaimport Enable Audio Track Assignment Dialog When select: Enables the display of audio track assignment dialog tab in the Setup window during an import.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9.2.5 LIST OF PARAMETERS FOR XEDIO CLEANEDIT The CleanEdit profile gives access to the following lists of parameters (tabs). An Effects area is displayed in the lower part of the window. Selecting effects allows the users to use them in CleanEdit. Refer to the Xedio CleanEdit manual for a description of each effect.
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Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Archive Delete Low Res When selected: archiving. deletes low resolution files after Restore Default Priority Field to enter a value corresponding to the default restore request priority. Possible values: from 0 to 100, with 0 = disabled, 1 = lowest priority and 100 = highest priority.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Cefiltermgr Max Date Interval Field to define the maximum date interval, in days, which can be used when a search filter is applied on a date parameter (0 = no limit). Max Result Set Size Field to define the maximum number of items which will be displayed in the result list after a search filter has been applied (0 = no limit).
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Cerendering2 Id Shell Agent Field to enter the DB Id of Shell agent. If the field is set to 0, the first available agent with a name containing ' ShellAgent' is fetched from DB. Id To XT Agent Field to enter the DB Id of ToXT agent.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Player Jog Range HI Field to enter the jog range in hi-res. Jog Range LO Field to enter the jog range in lo-res. PrevNextX Field to enter the number of fields to jump when Alt key is used with Prev and Next buttons. Shift Speed Max Field to enter the speed rate for super fast forward and rewind tools when used together with the Shift key.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Timeline Audio Auto FX When selected: enables autom atic audio transition effect. Audio Effects When selected: enables graphical audio transition effects adjustments when zooming audio tracks Audio Fade IN Dur Field to enter the duration, in fields, of the audio fade effect at the IN point. This will be displayed in the “fx” dialog box, “Audio fade” tab.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Timeline Default Audio Trans FX Option list to define the default audio transition effect. Default Video Trans FX Option list to define the default video transition effect. Fast Motion Clip HR Option list to select the transcoding codec used for the rendering of hi-res Fast Motion Clip. Possible values: None, Fade OUT, Fade IN, Cross Fade. Possible values: Mix, Wipe, Border Wipe, Dip to Color.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Timeline Show Default Audio Channel Buttons When selected: displays the Default Audio Channel buttons. Show TC In Out When selected: displays the timecodes (IN and OUT) in the timeline blocks. Tag_External Graphics When selected: enables the External Graphics tab in tag properties dialog box. Tag_Logo Insertion When selected: enables the Logo Insertion tab in tag properties dialog box.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 TL Buttons Blank Clear When selected: displays the Blank Clear button above the timeline. Blank Delete When selected: displays the Blank D elete button above the tim eline. Blank Fill When selected: displays the Blank Fill button above the timeline. Cue When selected: displays the Cue Tool button above the timeline.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 TL Buttons 84 Rendering When selected: displays the Rendering button above the timeline. Split When selected: displays the Clip Split button above the timeline. Vfx When selected: displays the VFX button above the timeline.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Voiceover Attenuation Auto When selected: enables the voice over auto-dim mode (automatic attenuation of all the audio channels from the same output than the voice over for the voice over duration). Attenuation DB Field to enter the value (DB) for automatic audio level attenuation of audio channels for the voice over duration.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 VTR VTR published Option list to define the default value of the Publish box when creating a record from VTR. Possible values: Not Published, Published, Previous State. 9.2.7 LIST OF PARAMETERS FOR XEDIO PLAYOUT ORGANIZER The Playout Organizer profile gives access to the following lists of parameters (tabs).
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Player 9.2.9 Jog Range HI Field to enter the jog range in hi-res. Jog Range LO Field to enter the jog range in lo-res. PrevNextX Field to enter the number of fields to jump when Alt key is used with Prev and Next buttons. Shift Speed Max Field to enter the speed rate for super fast forward and rewind tools when used together with the Shift key.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Player Enable Deinterlace Menu When selected: enables the deinterlacer menu (hi-res files only). Jog Range HI Field to enter the jog range in hi-res. Jog Range LO Field to enter the jog range in lo-res. Play LoRes if HiRes is offline Play the low resolution file if the high resolution file is not available (e.g. archived). Possible values: 1 = enabled, 0 = disabled.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Cemediaimport XT When selected: allows import of server clips. 9.2.12 LIST OF PARAMETERS FOR XEDIO EXPLORER The Xedio Explorer profile gives access to the following lists of parameters. General Allow to MOS-publish exported edits When selected: sends the item to the MOS as soon as it is exported ‘To Edit’.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Cefiltermgr Recent Date List Free text field to define the dates to be displayed in ‘recent dates’ drop-down lists. 9.2.13 LIST OF PARAMETERS FOR XEDIO CUTTER The Xedio Cutter profile gives access to the following lists of parameters. General Allow to MOS-publish exported edits When selected: sends the storyboard to the MOS as soon as it is exported ‘To Edit’ from Xedio Cutter.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Cefiltermgr Recent Date List Free text field to define the dates to be displayed in ‘recent dates’ drop-down lists. Player Auto Clip IN Amount of fields before the entry point of a clip when using the auto-clipping tool (Alt+Space bar). Auto Clip OUT Amount of fields after the out point of a clip when using the auto-clipping tool (Alt+Space bar).
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 A dialogue box will show a successful update: Note The modifications from the profile are highlighted in the Parameters area.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9.3 KEYBOARD PROFILES 9.3.1 INTRODUCTION When you click the Keyboard Profiles button, the Softwares Keyboard Profiles window is displayed in the Work area. It is divided into three areas such as the Softwares Parameter Profiles window. Refer to section 9.2 ‘Parameter Profiles’ on page 65 for more information.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Note The profile can also be edited. 9.3.4 LIST OF XEDIO CLEANEDIT KEYBOARD KEYS ASSIGNMENTS The CleanEdit keyboard profile gives access to the following lists of parameters (tabs).
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Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Recorder Match Frame Loads the current file and picture in the player window from its original media Match XT Train Loads, in the Player, the EVS Server record train that contains the image displayed in the Recorder.
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Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Timeline 102 MarkSelection Sets the timeline IN point to the beginning of the first clip and the OUT point to the end of the last selected clip.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Voiceover Mark IN Sets a marker for the start of voice over Mark OUT Sets a marker for the end of voice over Play from IN of last VO Plays from the beginning of the last voice over record (with Preroll) Play from OUT of last Plays from the end of the last voice over record (with VO Preroll) 9.3.
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Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9.4 KEYBOARD MACHINES 9.4.1 INTRODUCTION The profiles that are created for keyboard assignments can be assigned to workstations through their IP address by the Keyboard Machines tool. When you click the Keyboard Machines button, the Softwares Keyboard Machines window is displayed in the Work area. It is divided into three areas: 1. Application Selection area 2. Profile Selection Area 3.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 9.5 VIDEO FX 9.5.1 INTRODUCTION The Video FX tool sets the nam e and default parameters for the transition, clip and conversion effects. When you click the Video FX button, the Video FX window is displayed in the Work area. 9.5.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 10. Tools 10.1 INTRODUCTION From the Tools category, you can manage projects, clips, edits, playlists and broadcasted item s, and you can define classes. Nine items are available in the Tools category. They are detailed in the table below. 110 Item Description Program Class Manager Allows to define classes to categorize the edits. Projects Manager Allows to manage the list of projects.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 10.2 PROGRAM CLASS MANAGER 10.2.1 INTRODUCTION This tool is used to define and manage the classes structure of the database. It allows the classification of the edits and tells the system that the edit has been made for a particular production. When you click the Program Class Manager button, the Program Class Manager window is displayed in the Work area. 10.2.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 10.3 PROJECTS / CLIPS / EDITS / PLAYLISTS MANAGER 10.3.1 INTRODUCTION The Projects, Clips, Edits and Playlists Manager tools are designed to show an overview of the database content. They make it possible to edit properties and rem ove undesired item s from the database. Edits m ay also be recovered after deletion by a user.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Projects Manager Project Menu Item Description Hidden State Allows to change the “hide” status. Deleted State Allows to change the “delete” status. Delete Projects Allows the deletion of the selected projects. This will automatically delete the edits and clips contained in the project. Properties Displays the Project Properties window and allows to change the project properties.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Clip Menu Item Description Delete Clip(s) & Purge See section 10.3.4 ‘Delete & Purge’ on page 116. Force Delete Deletes a clip with all the references of its use in the database. If it is used in an edit, this will cause “holes” in the edit. This option must be used very cautiously. Create Missing Thumbnails Creates thumbnails IN and OUT.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Edit Menu Item Description Import Edit(s) Allows to import an edit: in the Import window, right-click the Folder(s) field and select Add Folder(s). Play Opens a player window in which the selected edit can be viewed in low or high bitrate. Show Used File(s) Shows the list of files used by the edit. Convert Ratio Allows to change the video ratio.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 10.3.3 SEARCHING THE DATABASE The Xedio Suite offers several ways to filter the database. They are described in section 6.6.3 ‘Searching the Database’ on page 42. Filters you have defined can be saved to be applied later on in one click. Saved Filters options are described in that section as well. 10.3.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 10.5 SCRIPT MANAGER A series of scripts is available from Xedio Manager and can be activated from the Script Manager. When you click the Script Manager button, the Script Manager window is displayed in the Work area.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 To enable a script, select it in the Available scripts list and press the >> button to move it in the Applied scripts list. 10.6 MONITORING When you click the Monitoring button, the Monitoring window is displayed in the Work area. It gives an overview of the database content and the disks capacity.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 11. Users 11.1 INTRODUCTION The users authorized to access the Xedio Suite are defined in Xedio Manager, under the Users category. Three items are available in the Users category. They are detailed in the table below. Item Description Manager Manages the users and access rights. Origin Manager Manages the user groups. License Manager Allows software connection to database.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 11.2 USER MANAGER 11.2.1 INTRODUCTION Login and access rights have to be defined and stored into the database before being able to use any of the Xedio Suite software. When you click the Users > Manager button, the Users Manager window is displayed in the Work area.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 11.2.2 CREATING A USER To create user, complete the following fields and then click on the Apply button. The user nam e is added to the list on the left side of the window. Field Description Check Locked Enables to check active users, i.e. users associated to existing media, projects, edits, clips or playlists. Account Enabled Allows to enable or disable the selected account.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 11.3 ORIGIN MANAGER 11.3.1 INTRODUCTION This tool is used to define and manage the user origin, which provides a structure for each user within the Xedio architecture. When a user account is created a user origin value is entered for the user. When you click the Origin Manager button, the Origin Manager window is displayed in the Work area. 11.3.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager Issue 3.1.C EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 11.4 LICENSE MANAGER The License Manager IP address is read by each workstation software when an application starts. The applications connect to this address and ask for a new available connection (license). If allowed, the application will launch, otherwise, an error message will be displayed and the application will not open.
Issue 3.1.C Xedio Suite Version 3.1 - User Manual – Xedio Manager EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 12. Media File Cleaner The Media File Cleaner is a tool that allows the user to retrieve and list the orphan files. These are files that are stored on the media server but that are not referenced in the Xedio database. These files can be viewed and deleted. The Media File Cleaner is available from the Tools menu in Xedio Manager providing that no tool is selected in the Outlook area.
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