CONFIGURATION MANUAL Version 11.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Copyright EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A.– Copyright © 2002-2012. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is accurate, up-to-date and reliable, EVS Broadcast Equipment cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this publication.
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XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. INTRODUCTION VII 1 1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers 1 1.2. Introduction to the Manual 3 1.3. Starting the EVS Server 4 1.4. Accessing the Web-Based Interface 5 2. 6 MULTICAM SETUP 2.1. Overview of User Interfaces 6 2.1.1. Overview of the Setup Areas 6 2.1.2. Navigability and Commands 9 2.2. Configuration Lines 11 2.2.1. Chapter Contents 11 2.2.2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3. Issue 11.01.B 2.5.6. Importing and Exporting Keyword Files 42 2.5.7. Exporting Log Files 43 MULTICAM CONFIGURATION 44 3.1. Overview on User Interfaces 3.1.1. Introduction 44 3.1.2. Overview of the Multicam Configuration Window 46 3.1.3. Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window 49 3.1.4. Overview of the Setup Menus in the Remote Panel 53 3.1.5. Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus of the Remote Panel 54 3.2.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.8.1. Overview 160 3.8.2. GPI Settings 161 3.8.3. Tally Settings 165 3.9. Operation Tab 3.9.1. Overview 167 3.9.2. OSD Settings 171 3.9.3. Audio Meters OSD Settings 172 3.9.4. Clips Settings 174 3.9.5. Playlist Settings 180 3.9.6. Timeline Settings 185 3.9.7. Protection Settings 186 3.9.8. Keywords Settings 189 3.9.9. Push Settings 191 3.9.10. Audio Settings 194 3.9.11. EVS Controller Settings 196 3.9.12.
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XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual What's New? The changes linked to new features in version 11.1 are listed in the table below. In the configuration manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features. Click the section number in the table to jump directly to the corresponding section. Section Description 2.2.5 Import and export of configuration lines now supported from and to a local drive folder on the EVS server.
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XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers New Configuration Module The Multicam Setup application is used for configuration and maintenance operations on EVS video servers. It is also used to select which application to run, since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various dedicated applications (Video Server, Slow Motion, …).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 • Issue 11.01.B a configuration section for each configuration line. It is presented in seven tabs which easily give access to all configuration parameters: Simplification of the User Interface The user interface has been simplified thanks to: • the separation of basic and advanced parameters The most commonly used parameters are displayed in a basic mode while more specific parameters are hidden, and can be displayed when you toggle to the advanced mode.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Configuration Available from Server, Web and Remote Panel You can configure the EVS server using one of the three available tools: • The server-based application (VGA) features all settings and commands for the setup and configuration. • The newly designed web-based interface is equivalent to the server-based application and enables engineers to configure the EVS server remotely.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Documented User Interfaces The Server Configuration manual deals with all user interfaces used to configure Multicam: server-based application, web-based interface, and Remote Panel. • On the one hand, the information on navigability and editing commands, specific to the user interface, is described in clearly separated sections.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual When Starting the EVS Server After Initial Configuration After the initial configuration, you will select a configuration line and press ENTER to run the server in this configuration. See section "Launching a Configuration" on page 12. As soon as the EVS server is launched in a configuration, it starts the loop recording process. 1.4.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 2. Multicam Setup 2.1. Overview of User Interfaces 2.1.1. Overview of the Setup Areas General Description The Multicam Setup window is the window that opens first when the Multicam Setup application is launched. It is displayed when the EVS server is started but does not run a given configuration yet. The Multicam Setup window allows users to: • view and manage the various configuration lines.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B User Interfaces The Multicam Setup window contains six areas highlighted and described below. These areas contain similar information in both web-based and server-based applications: The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the server-based application: The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the web-based interface: 7 2.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Description of the Areas The table below describes the various parts of Multicam Setup window: # Name of area Description 1. Title bar The title bar displays the following information: 2. Configuration Lines • Multicam version • server facility name (if any) • chassis type • server serial number This area shows all configurations the EVS server can run: • 16 configurations lines are available on an EVS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B # Name of area Description 4. Configuration Summary This area shows a summary of the server parameters for the configuration line selected in the Configuration Lines area. The summary displays the following information: 1. codec type - bitrate - video standard 2. based config - INs/OUTs - No. audios 3. SDTI No. - server name - server type 5.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Configuration Lines In the Configuration Lines area, a configuration line is highlighted when it is selected. The main commands for configuration line management are presented below: Command description Command key Moving up in the list of configuration lines UP ARROW Moving down in the list of configuration lines DOWN ARROW Starting the server with a given configuration line ENTER on selected line.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Configuration Lines Command description Command icon Renaming the configuration line Entering the Configuration window to edit the settings related the configuration line Deleting the configuration line Starting the server with the corresponding configuration line Tools Menu To call a Tools command, simply click on the command in the Tools menu. This will open the corresponding window. 2.2. Configuration Lines 2.2.1.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 2.2.2. Launching a Configuration Introduction When the EVS server has initialized, the Multicam Setup window stays open, by default, until the operator selects the requested configuration line and launches it. How to Manually Launch a Configuration In the Server-Based Application To start a configuration in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 2.2.3. Issue 11.01.B Editing a Configuration How to Edit a Configuration Introduction When the operator hits a key on the keyboard connected to the EVS server (within five seconds if the automatic launch of a configuration is active), the Multicam Setup window stays open, and the operator can select and enter the selected configuration to edit it. 16 configurations lines are available on an EVS server.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual • 2.2.4. When the operator presses F8 to edit the configuration line in the server-based application, a popup window indicates the line is invalid. When the operator acknowledges the message, the pages including the invalid parameters are displayed with the invalid parameters selected. Renaming Configuration Lines Introduction When the EVS server is delivered, default names are assigned to the configuration lines. You can change them as explained below.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 2.2.5. Issue 11.01.B Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines How to Export Configuration Lines Note The screenshots in this section features configuration names which are examples, and may not reflect configurations supported on your EVS server. In the Server-Based Application To export configuration lines from an EVS server in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3. If requested, change the selection of configuration lines selected for export on the left pane: ◦ By default, a cross is displayed in front of all configuration lines, which means they are all selected for export. ◦ To deselect a line, use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the requested line, and press SPACEBAR. The cross is removed, and the deselected lines turn light gray. 4. Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane. 5.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B 2. Click Export next to the configuration line you want to export. 3. In the File Download dialog box, click Save. 4. Select the location where you will save the export configuration file (.lin file) and, if requested, change the file name. 5. Click Save. The export file is saved at the requested location. If you want to export several configuration lines, repeat this operation for all requested configuration lines.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3. On the left pane, use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the folder that contains the configuration file you want to import. When the folder is selected, the right pane shows: ◦ a cross in front of the configuration lines that will be imported. The lines are imported onto the same position and with the same name as in the export file. 4. Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane. 5.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B In the Web-Based Interface Note In the web-based interface, it is only possible to import configuration lines one by one. To import configuration lines onto an EVS server in the web-based interface, proceed as follows: 1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Import configuration lines in the Tools menu. The Import configuration line window opens. 2. Click Select next to the top field and select the configuration file you want to import. 3.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 2.2.6. Changing the Position of Configuration Lines In the Server-Based Application To move a configuration line up in the list in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted. 2. Do one of the following: ◦ To move the selected line up, press CTRL + UP ARROW.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B In the Web-Based Interface The feature to copy and paste configuration lines is not available as such in the webbased interface. You can however use the import and export feature to change the position of lines in the list of configuration lines. How to Delete Configuration Lines Warning When you delete a configuration line, the line will automatically be deleted, without prior warning message.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 2.3. Server Parameters 2.3.1. Chapter Contents The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the described features are available from the web-based interface and/or from the server-based interface. 2.3.2. Commands Page ServerBased WebBased "Assigning a Server Facility Name" 2.3.2 Yes Yes "Activating and Deactivating the Password Protection" 2.3.3 Yes No "Setting the Server LAN PC Address" 2.3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B In the Server-Based Application To assign a server facility name in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press F to call the Assign server facility name command. A dialog box opens: 2. Type the server facility name and press ENTER. The facility name is directly assigned and displayed in the Title bar, as well as on the OSD.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual The password protection has the following impact on the various user interfaces: • The password is required to apply changes to configuration parameters in the serverbased application and in the web-based interface. • On the Remote Panel, the Technical Setup menu is not available. How to Activate the Password on the EVS Server To activate a password on the EVS server, proceed as follows: 1.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Deactivating the Password on the EVS Server Once the password protection is active, it can only be deactivated from the server-based application as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press W to call the Enable password command. A message opens to warn you that you are about to remove the password protection: 2. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select 'Yes' and press ENTER 3.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Settings The MTPC board connection settings are described in the table below: Setting Description IP Address Specifies the IP address to connect to the port #1 of the MTPC board on the server. The IP addresses 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are not allowed. Subnet Mask Specifies the range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the MTPC board connection.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Supported Formats The supported date format is DD-MM-YYYY, as shown in the example below: • 15-03-2011 for March 15, 2011 The supported time format is hh:mm:ss, as shown in the example below • 22:58:00 for 22 h 58 min 00 sec (24-hour display) A warning message will inform you if the format you try to use is not valid. How to Set the System Date and Time To set up the system date and time from the Multicam Setup window, proceed as follows: 1.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 2.3.6. Setting the Default Output To VGA/Video Introduction Between the PC boot and the I/O boot, the video driver is loaded. The Default Output to VGA/Video command allows you to switch the video display from and to one of the following modes: • VGA mode • B&W video mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Overview on the Raid Configuration Window The Raid Configuration window is available from the Multicam Setup window, when pressing R to call the Raid Configuration command in the Tools menu: The Requested Configuration area, in the upper part of the window, displays the default raid configuration. You can modify the default raid configuration in this area. You will find more information on editable parameters below.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Field Description The following table describes the fields editable in the Requested Configuration area in the Raid Configuration window. The fields are described in the sequence they appear. You can select them using the TAB key. Field Name Description Storage type Specifies which storage type you will use.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B 2.4. Licenses and Maintenance 2.4.1. Overview on Options Codes Management Introduction To run a software application and/or specific software options, not only the software itself is required but also a license key (called 'license code' in Multicam), which is unique for every option on every system. This license keys can be temporary, be valid only until a defined deadline for demonstration purposes, or be permanent with no time limit.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 2.4.2. Options Codes Management Window In the Server-Based Application The window features three areas which contain the information mentioned below: Area Description Upper area List of key settings related to the EVS server: Central area • System ID: ID code of the hardware key, necessary for license code calculation. • Serial number: Serial number of the mainframe, also written on the back plate of the mainframe.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B In the Web-Based Interface The window features two areas which contain the information mentioned below: Area Description Central area All codes available for the given server chassis for which a license key has been granted and is still valid. Next to each code name, the code number is mentioned. Lower area 33 Area where you can enter new license codes manually or upload a license code file. 2.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 2.4.3. Entering and Removing License Codes Introduction When you request new license codes to activate one or more features, you can receive the license keys from EVS in the form of: • a xxxxx.COD file (xxxxx = serial number of the server for which this file has been calculated). You need to apply this file to the EVS server from the Option codes management window. • a license code that you can type in the Option codes management window.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B In the Web-Based Interface To enter a new license code delivered via a COD file, proceed as follows: 1. Copy the .COD file onto a drive available from your PC. 2. From the Multicam Setup window, click Options code management in the Tools menu to open the Options code management window. 3. Click the Browse button, select the .COD file and click Open. 4. Click Submit. The license codes will be read from the local file and updated into the system.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual In the Web-Based Interface To enter a new license code delivered via a key number, proceed as follows: 1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Options code management in the Tools menu to open the Options code management window. 2. Type the code number in the first field of the Add new code group box: 3. Click Submit. The lines corresponding to the new codes are added to the code list.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 2.5. Server Maintenance 2.5.1. Chapter Contents Issue 11.01.B The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the described features are available from the web-based interface and/or from the server-based interface. 2.5.2. Commands Page Server-Based Web-Based "Rebooting the EVS Server" 2.5.2 Yes No "Hardware Check" 2.5.3 Yes No "Clearing Video Disks" 2.5.4 Yes No "Calibrating a Touch Screen" 2.5.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Process The hardware check runs the same steps and checks as the server boot process : 1. MTPC check 2. HCTX check 3. Video Codec check 4. Quad booting 5. GigE download 6. Disk check 7. Data loading After you have launched the hardware check by pressing H in the Multicam Setup window, the system automatically starts the test process. One after the other, the various steps are displayed in the BOOT.HCTX window.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Exit When exiting Multicam, a warning will appear to remind the operator that one disk was disconnected, and invite him to perform a hardware check to repair the video raid. This is displayed even if a spare disk is available: • if the faulty disk is a spare disk: "Warning: a spare disk has been disconnected. At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Retrieving Logs If you suspect that the drive disconnection in operation was not due to a severe disk failure, but perhaps to the server being too prompt to disconnect a drive, you must run a hardware check immediately after ending the session during which the disk was disconnected. Don’t rebuild the RAID, but press simultaneously the ALT+L keys to generate the log file C:\LSMCE\DATA\LOG\SCSI.LOG, and send this file to EVS for detailed analysis.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B If you don’t need to retrieve the clips or the record trains, you don’t need to rebuild the RAID. In this case, select the 'Clear All Clips' answer when the message with this option appears in the hardware check. If you don’t rebuild the RAID array or if you don’t clear clips, the EVS server will keep running on 4, or 5, disks only, and you will see a warning message appearing every time you start or close the Multicam application.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 2.5.6. Importing and Exporting Keyword Files Introduction The keyword file is a simple text file with a name of 8 characters and a .KWD extension. All keyword files must be stored in the C:\LSMCE\DATA\KWD directory of the server. A sample keyword file (SAMPLE.KWD) is provided by EVS when Multicam is installed. You can also import and export keyword files to and from the EVS server via a USB key.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B 3. Press ENTER to export the keyword file from the EVS server to the USB key. 4. Press OK to close the message box that appears when the keyword file has been exported. 5. Remove the USB key. 2.5.7. Exporting Log Files When the EVS support team requests the log files to investigate an issue, you can export the log files to a plugged-in USB key by pressing the X shortcut key from the Multicam Setup window.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3. Multicam Configuration 3.1. Overview on User Interfaces 3.1.1. Introduction Preliminary Remarks Configuration as Initial Step Prior to using Multicam, the operator should set all necessary parameters in the Multicam Configuration window. If clips are stored with certain parameters and the operator wishes to change the parameter values afterwards, those clips and playlists will not change.
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XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Concurrent Modifications in the Remote Panel and the Server-Based Application When a parameter is modified with the Remote Panel, and that parameter is not in conflict with the parameter modified in the Configuration page of the server-based application, the following message will be displayed on the VGA. 'The configuration has been modified by another user without any conflict. Your copy has been updated with these modifications.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Accessing the Multicam Configuration Window In the Server-Based Application To access the Multicam Configuration window from the Multicam Setup window when the server is not running, proceed as follows: 1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted. 2. Press F8. The Multicam Configuration window opens.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual User Interfaces Server-Based User Interface The following screenshot presents the 1st tab, and 1st page of the Multicam Configuration window in the server-based application, shown in advanced mode: • The title bar displays the selected configuration, and specifies whether the configuration has been launched (running) or not (not running). • The selected tab is highlighted in pink.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.1.3. Issue 11.01.B Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window In the Server-Based Application Navigation Commands The following table presents the commands to navigate in the Multicam Configuration window: 49 Command description Command key Selecting a given tab CTRL + tab number Moving from one tab to the other (when the tab is selected, i.e.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Editing Commands The following table presents the commands to edit the configuration settings in the Multicam Configuration window when the field has been selected (using the TAB key). In text fields, you can directly type the requested value for a selected field.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B In the Web-Based Interface Navigation and Editing Commands The navigation and editing commands in the web-based interface are the commonly used commands in a web-based interface.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Required Application Reboot Modifications to some parameters will only be applied after an application reboot. This is mentioned in the sections where the parameters are described. These parameters are summarized below: Tab Name Setting Name Server tab Most video and reference settings: Server tab Channels tab Channels tab • Field rate • Resolution • Codec • Bitrate • Horizontal res.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.1.4. Issue 11.01.B Overview of the Setup Menus in the Remote Panel Introduction When you work in LSM or XSense mode, the Technical and Operational Setup menus available on the Remote Panel allow you to define: • the commonly used technical settings in the Technical Setup menu • all operational settings in the Operational Setup menu. The values assigned to the settings are saved as soon as they are modified.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.1.5. Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus of the Remote Panel Introduction The way you navigate and edit settings is identical in the Technical Setup menu and Operational Setup menu. The navigation and editing commands are explained below.
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XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.2. Supported Configurations 3.2.1. General Information on Supported Configurations Overview on Supported Configuration Types An XT2 server, equipped with COHX boards, supports the following configurations types: • standard SD/HD configurations • SLSM SD/HD configurations • 3D/1080p configurations Note The feature 'Mix on one channel' for play channels is not available.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Channel Assignment The following general principles apply to all configurations, and are valid for all EVS servers equipped with COHX boards: • The record channels (IN connectors) are always assigned from the right to the left. • The play channels (OUT connectors) are always assigned from the left to the right. Clip and Record Train Compatibility on XT2 Servers • Clips are compatible across all Multicam configurations including Super LSM.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.2.2. SD/HD Base Configurations Introduction The tables below show the available SD/HD configurations with an XT2 4U server and XT2 6U server, and how the BNC connectors should be cabled. XT2 4U Servers Available Standard Configurations IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Example: 3REC + 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a standard 3REC 1PLAY configuration need to be cabled as shown below: XT2 6U Servers Available Standard Configurations 59 IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link #REC #PLAY Prim. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.2.3. Issue 11.01.B General Information on Supermotion Configurations Concepts The Supermotion cameras are two- to three-phase cameras, that record the incoming feeds at a frame rate from 2 to 3 times higher than a standard camera.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.2.4. SLSM Configurations Introduction SLSM Principles This section details the available multi-phase SLSM configurations on XT2 servers. In SLSM configurations, a supermotion recorder of a two- or three-phase camera accounts for one logical channel, but corresponds respectively to two or three physical channels.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Example: 1xSLSM 2PH + 2PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1xSLSM 2PH + 2 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: Available Configurations with SLSM 3-Phase Cameras 63 #REC SLSM 3x #REC #PLAY 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual XT2 6U Servers Available Configurations with SLSM 2-Phase Cameras #REC SLSM 2x #REC #PLAY 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 1 4 0 2 2 1 IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link #REC SLSM 2x #REC #PLAY 1 0 3 PLAY 1 PLAY 2 PLAY 3 1 1 3 PLAY 1 PLAY 2 PLAY 3 1 0 4 PLAY1 PLAY 2 PLAY 3 Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link REC 1,2 REC 1,1 REC 2 REC 1,2 REC 1,1 PLAY 4 REC 1,2 REC 1,1 Sec.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 Prim. Link Prim. Link #REC SLSM 3x #REC #PLAY 1 2 1 PLAY 1 REC 3 1 0 2 PLAY 1 PLAY 2 1 1 2 PLAY 1 PLAY 2 1 0 3 PLAY 1 PLAY 2 Sec. Link Sec. Link IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link REC 2 Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link REC 1,3 REC 1,2 REC 1,1 REC 1,3 REC 1,2 REC 1,1 REC 2 REC 1,3 REC 1,2 REC 1,1 PLAY 3 REC 1,3 REC 1,2 REC 1,1 Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.2.5. Issue 11.01.B General Principles on 3D Configurations Introduction The 3D and 1080p configurations can be used on an XT2 server, using the following connection interfaces: • Dual Link interface, that is to say two connections (on a record or play channel) seen by the EVS server as one logical channel. Connections on the Rear Panel with COHX Boards You can only use the primary link of a codec module on a COHX board.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Example: 3D/1080p Dual Link 1REC + 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link configuration 1REC + 1PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: XT2 6U Servers Available Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with standard cameras on a XT2 6U server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link #REC #PLAY 0 2 PLAY 1A PLAY 1B PLAY 2A PLAY 2B 1 2 PLAY 1A PLAY 1B PLAY 2A PLAY 2B REC 1B REC 1A 0 3 PLAY 1A PLAY 1B PLAY 2A PLAY 2B PLAY 3A PLAY 3B Sec.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.3. Server Tab 3.3.1. Overview Server Tab The Server tab consists of a single page in the basic or advanced mode in the serverbased application. It covers the settings related to video codecs and standards, time reference, phase definition, interpolation activation, and PC LAN. Settings List The table below presents the settings of the Server tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Setting Name 3.3.2. Issue 11.01.B Basic Advanced IP Address X X Subnet Mask X X Default Gateway X X Technical Setup Video and Reference Video and Reference Settings Introduction The Video and Reference settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (1st page) and web-based interface. These settings are not available in the Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Field Rate Description Field frequency used (Hz). Both field rate and resolution give the video standard. Values 50.00 Hz (PAL) - default 59.94 Hz (NTSC) 59.94 Hz (J) Resolution Description Vertical resolution used (number of white-to-black and blackto-white transitions that can be seen from the top to the bottom of the picture) (pixel + type). Both field rate and resolution correspond to the video standard.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Codec Description Algorithm used to compress and decompress the video signal. The codecs available on the EVS server depend on the video standard used, as well as on the active license codes. See section "Codec Availability" on page 75 for detailed information on codec availability.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Recorded Lines (SD) Description Number of lines recorded from the left to the right of the picture. The setting value depends on the selected video standard. Values See section "Codec-Related Information" on page 76 for detailed information on recorded lines for each video standard and codec. LTC Timecode Description Longitudinal timecode (timecode information stored on a separate track from the video) delivered to the EVS server, and timecode status.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Codec Availability Codec Availability Depending on License Codes The following table presents the codec availability for an XT2 server depending on the license code.
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XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p (59.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.3.3. Issue 11.01.B Phase Definition Settings Introduction The Phase Definition settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (1st page) and web-based interface in the advanced mode. The Phase Definition settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server-based application shown below: SD (Standard Definition) Description Allows adjusting the digital main phase of the mainframe for the standard definition.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual HD to SD SDI / SD SDI to HD Description Allows adjusting the secondary phase of the mainframe, that is to say the relative phase of the: • HD SDI outputs compared to the phase of the SD SDI outputs with a 'Blackburst' genlock. • SD SDI outputs compared to the phase of the HD SDI outputs with a 'Tri-Sync' genlock. This setting only applies to HD resolutions. See section "Video and Reference Settings" on page 71 for more information on genlock type.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.3.4. Issue 11.01.B Interpolation Settings Introduction The Interpolation settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (1st page) and web-based interface in the advanced mode. The Interpolation settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server-based application shown below: General Description The interpolation process aims at reducing the vertical jitter of the pictures that is present during slow-motion replays.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Vertical Interp. (Vertical Interpolation) Description Enables or disables the two-line interpolation process. Values • No (default) • Yes Four Lines 3.3.5. Description Enables or disables the four-line interpolation process. Values • No (default) • Yes PC LAN Settings Introduction The PC LAN settings are displayed on the Server tab in the server-based application (1st page) and web-based interface in the advanced mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B General Description The PC LAN settings allow the MTPC board of an EVS server to communicate and exchange information with other EVS hardware on a setup. IP Address Description IP address to connect to the port #1 of the MTPC board on the server. Values The IP addresses 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are not allowed. Subnet Mask Description Range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the MTPC board connection.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.4. Channels Tab 3.4.1. Overview Channels Tab The Channels tab consists of maximum nine pages in the advanced mode in the serverbased application, and two pages in the basic mode. The Channels tab includes the settings related to video and audio channels, type and configuration of recorders, audio format and audio-video synchronization parameters. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Channels tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Setting Name Issue 11.01.B Basic OSD Audio settings Technical Setup X P2 P2 T2.X Audio connectors X X X Number of tracks X X X Audio full scale X X Ancillary mode X X Sample rate conv. X X P2 P2 T2.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Setting Name 3.4.2. Basic Advanced IN Loop settings X SD OUT settings X HD OUT settings X Technical Setup Channels Base Settings Introduction The base settings allow defining the main characteristics of a configuration as regards play and record channels. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Channels tab, in the advanced display mode on page 1 on the server- and web-based interfaces.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Inputs Description Number of logical record channels in the given configuration. The partition of the disk storage between these channels, and the advanced audio settings are automatically adapted to the number of record channels.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Base Config. Description Mode the EVS server is working in. The base configurations available depend on the server type, and on the valid license codes. Values • Multicam LSM: mode where the EVS server is controlled by the Remote Control Panel or from the Multicam production screens. • Replay-Only LSM: restricted Multicam LSM mode without playlist management, split audio, nor support of hypermotion cameras.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B SLSM Rec Availability This parameter is available with the license code 110. Description Activates the slow motion recording, and allows defining the type of SLSM recorder that is connected to the EVS server. Values In SD: • None • Single SD SLSM 3x Alt. Parity • Single SD SLSM 3x Ident. Parity • Double SD SLSM 3x Alt. Parity • Double SD SLSM 3x Ident. Parity In HD: • None • Single HD SLSM 2x Alt.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3G/Dual Description Values Default value Defines the interface the EVS server will use with the 3D or 1080p standards: • The Dual Link interface consists of a pair of HD-SDI serial links and provides a bitrate of 2.970 Gbit/s. • The 3G-SDI is not supported on an XT2 server. The possible values are: • ‘No’: available in all cases.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B RS422 #1 - #6 Description Specifies what type of device/controller is connected to each RS422 port of the EVS server. Values The following values can be available if the required license codes are active: • 'EVS Remote' for LSM Remote Panel (code between 103 and 109).
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual The following screenshot highlights the Channel and Control settings, defined on page 1 of the Channels tab in the server-based application: Name Description User-defined name for play or record channel. This name will be used for the OSD, and in the IPDirector application suite. The name can contain maximum 24 characters. Main ctrl (Main Controller) Description Name of the main device/controller allowed to control the given play or record channel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Sec. ctrl (Secondary Controller) Description Name of the main device/controller allowed to control the given play or record channel. Values For a controller to be available in the list of values, it must first be assigned to an RS422 port in the port settings. In addition, rules specific to each controller apply to the assignment of the controller (used alone or in combinations with other controllers) to play or/and record channels.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Rules for Controller Assignment Main Rules for XT2 server On an XT2 server, the following main rules are applicable: • • In a Multicam LSM base configuration: ◦ All Remote Panels must be the first in the list of main controllers, without gap. It is not allowed to have another controller preceding a Remote Panel in this list. ◦ Other controllers can be assigned as secondary controllers to PGMs taking into account the protocol-specific rules.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Protocol-Specific Assignment Rules Standalone Protocol The table shows whether or not the given protocol, used as a standalone (as main controller, without secondary controller) can be assigned to the specified number of play channels, record channels or play and record channel combinations. The green cells refer to allowed assignments, the red ones to banned assignments. Numbers in the cells refer to the notes mentioned below the table.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 Odetics F&K VDCP F&K LinX Main Controller 1 PGM 2 2 PGM > 2 PGM 1 PGM + 1 REC1 1 REC > 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC1 Several PGM + Several REC1 Secondary Controller 1 PGM 2 PGM > 2 PGM 1 PGM + 1 REC1 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC1 Several PGM + Several REC1 1. The recorder cannot be controlled by a secondary controller in exclusive mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Issue 11.01.B Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 Odetics F&K VDCP F&K LinX 1 PGM 2 PGM > 2 PGM 1 REC > 1 REC 1 PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + Several REC 1. Only with EditRec. Rules for Controller Combinations Exclusive mode - Play Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on play channels.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Exclusive mode - REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on record channels. Secondary > Primary v Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 EditRec LinX Odetics F&K VDCP F&K Remote IPDP AVSP - VDCP - Sony - Odetics - DD35 - EditRec LinX Odetics F&K VDCP F&K Parallel mode - Play Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on play channels.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Parallel mode - REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on record channels. Secondary > Primary v Remote Remote - IPDP - AVSP - VDCP - Sony - EditRec - Odetics - DD35 - LinX - Odetics F&K - VDCP F&K - 101 IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 LinX Odetics F&K VDCP F&K - 3.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Recorder Settings Introduction The Recorder settings allow specifying configuration settings associated to the record channels. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Channels tab, in the advanced display mode: ◦ on page 5, 6 or 7 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface. in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T2.X).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Clip Capacity Description Recording mode on the record channels. Values The following values are available: Global / Per channel • Global: In this mode, the clip capacity is shared between the different record trains. Example: When 3 record trains are used, creating a clip of 30 min on REC1 will take 10 min of recording capacity equally from each record train.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual IN1 XX% Loop Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot (ALT+Q from the operational windows) to be taken into account. Description This parameter contains two types of information on the specified recorder: Recording Capacity: XX% percentage of the disk space allocated to each channel. Loop / No Loop: indicates whether the Loop Recording parameter is enabled or not.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B The following screenshot shows Audio settings and Audio Monitoring settings, defined on page 2 of the Channels tab in the server-based application: Audio Connectors Description Type of connectors available in the hardware configuration. The audio formats available on the EVS server, and in the Advanced audio settings pages, depend on the audio hardware configuration.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Number of Tracks Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot (ALT+Q from the operational windows) to be taken into account. Description Number of mono audio tracks associated to each video channel. Values 4 Monos (default), 8 Monos or 16 Monos Audio Full Scale Description Maximum audio level for the analog outputs on the server (in dB).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Audio Monitoring: Mon #1 - Mon #4 Description Specifies the source of the audio signal that will be sent to each of the four audio monitoring connectors (numbered from left to right on the backplane). Value For each audio monitoring connector, the audio signal to be monitored is specified by the video channel number and the audio mono channel number.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual General Principles The advanced audio settings are presented on each page as a table: In the table, the information is organized as follows: • The rows correspond to the audio mono channels of the A/V material stored on the EVS server. The number of rows depends on the value assigned to the Number of tracks setting defined in the Audio settings field group. • The columns correspond to the record channels or play channels.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Audio Input Settings Description The advanced audio input settings allow users to specify: • which type of audio source should be taken into account in the recording process • how the audio mono channels of the source material will be distributed to the material recorded on the EVS server. • whether audio gain or audio muting should be applied in the recording process.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Example 2 The allocation of the source audio mono channels shown above means that: • The embedded audio source of the 1st mono channel of the record channel (IN1 or IN2) will be stored on mono channels 1 to 4 of the recorded material. • The embedded audio source of the 5th mono channel of the record channel (IN1 or IN2) will be stored on mono channels 5 to 8 of the recorded material.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Audio Output Settings Description The audio output settings for audio allow users to: • map the audio mono channels of the material stored on the EVS server to an output mono channel of a play channel. • specify which audio gain should be applied to each output mono channel. • mute an output mono channel.
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EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Example In the screenshot displayed below, the audio mono channels defined on the A/V material on the EVS server are allocated to the play channels in the following way: The audio outputs are in dolby embedded format. By default, an audio mono channel of the A/V material stored the EVS server is sent to the corresponding embedded channel of the play channel. In this example, this is the case for mono channels from 3 to 8.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Audio (Embedded) Inputs By default, the audio embedded mono channels from the source material are mapped as shown in the table below onto the A/V material stored on the EVS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Audio Digital Outputs The default mapping to audio digital output connectors differ depending on the number of tracks (mono channels) defined. 8 Audio Tracks With audio configurations with 8 tracks (mono channels), the audio mono channels of the A/V material stored on the EVS server are sent to the digital audio output connectors of the play channels as presented in the table below.
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EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Modifying the Audio Routing or Type Introduction Audio routing settings can be modified in the Advanced Audio Settings pages (p.3-6) of the Channels tab: • Changing the audio type for all audio channels of a page at the same time is possible using the shortcut keys described below. Changes on individual channels are also possible by manually editing the audio type value.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Modifying the Audio Gain and Mute Settings Introduction From the Advanced Audio Settings pages (3-6) of the Channels tab, you can not only modify the default routing of audio channels, but you can also do the following: • adjust the audio gain for each audio mono channel individually • mute individual audio channels. The audio gain and audio mute information is hidden by default.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Command description Command key Lowering by 3dB the audio level of the selected audio channel CTRL+ARROW LEFT Increasing by 6dB the audio level of the selected audio channel CTRL+ARROW UP Lowering by 6dB the audio level of the selected audio channel CTRL+ARROW DOWN Dolby Audio Management Concepts • Dolby Digital or Dolby 5.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual If the sample rate converter is activated and the audio configuration is a mix between PCM audio over AES and Dolby E over AES, the sample rate converter will only be applied to the PCM over AES signal. • Dolby E Embedded in the SDI/HD SDI stream ◦ Set the configuration of the pair of channels carrying the Dolby E signal to “EY” in the Multicam Configuration window, Channels tab. This will force the transition to a hard cut.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B User Description Values Timecode type stored in the second timecode jump table (User TC table). In SD: • LTC • VITC In HD: • LTC • HANC LTC • HANC VITC Primary TC Description Timecode type that is displayed at the bottom the VGA and is used to work with the video material stored on the given recorder. Usually, an LTC timecode is used to perform operations on live events.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual The following screenshot shows the Timecode Insertion settings in SD on page 9 of the Channels tab in the server-based application: The screenshot below shows the Timecode Insertion settings in HD. In Loop D-VITC The D-VITC (Digital Vertical Interval Timecode) and userbits are always written on the monitoring SD outputs of the record codec and are the same as on the source video.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B UserBits Description Enables/disables the insertion of the user bits in the HD output. The values specified for the HAnc LTC and HAnc VITC fields have to be the same. When TC0 is selected in the HAnc LTC and HAnc VITC field, the user bits values will also remain static and fixed to 00:00:00:00 whatever the selected value.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual UserBits Description Enables/disables the insertion of the user bits in the SD output. When TC0 is selected for the D-VITC field, the user bits values will also remain static and fixed to 00:00:00:00 whatever the selected value. Values Yes (default) / No CleanVBI Description Specifies whether the VBI (Vertical Blanking Interface) information needs to be cleaned on the output.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Supported Packets The supported ancillary data packets shall comply with the SMPTE standards 334M, 291M (type 2 ANC packet). Up to now, SMPTE 334M data packets carried on the chrominance (C) data stream within the SMPTE 292M signal are not decoded (HD). All DIDs mentioned in the SMPTE 334M standards are supported: • 61 => 62 • 40 => 5F • C0 => DF Those DIDs are saved and restored on the output channels on their original lines.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Customizing the Decoding of SMPTE Data Upon request, it is possible to customize the decoding of the SMPTE 334M data. If you wish to keep uncompressed 8-bit data in the VANC data space, you can select two lines - La and Lb - on which Na and Nb bytes can be saved per field (frame for 720p). The saved data are left aligned after SAV (Start of Active Video) and the maximum number of data saved (Na + Nb + regular SMPTE 334M packet) must not exceed 2014.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.5. Network Tab 3.5.1. Overview Issue 11.01.B Network Tab The Network tab consists of one page in the basic and/or advanced mode in the serverbased application. The Network tab includes the settings on the SDTI network and Gigabit Ethernet network, both networks used for the backup and transfer of video and audio data. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Network tab.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.5.2. SDTI Settings Introduction The SDTI settings allow specifying the settings related to the SDTI network. This network allows the content between EVS servers, XF[2] and/or XStoreSE to be visible across the network, and easily transferable. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Network tab, in the basic and advanced display mode on page 1 in the server- and web-based interfaces.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Speed Description Enables the selection of the SDTI option and the bandwidth for the network. On the XT2 server, there is one pair of SDTI connectors: XNet2 Non-Relay connectors are used at 1485 Mbps. The SDTI circuit is closed only when the Multicam software is started. Values No Relay 1485 (Mbps) / Off Net Name Description Machine name on the SDTI network. It is not mandatory because a network number is assigned to the EVS server.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Type Description Defines the privileges of the EVS server on the SDTI network. Values The following values are possible: • Client: It cannot access the content on other EVS servers. • Master: It can access all content on other EVS servers. • Server: It manages the SDTI network, and it can access all content on other EVS servers. One EVS server on the network should be set to Server type. If no Server type is defined, XNet will not be activated.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.5.3. Issue 11.01.B Gigabit Ethernet Settings Introduction The Gigabit Ethernet settings specify the settings related to the Gigabit Ethernet network. It allows the backup and transfer of the audio and video data without going through the SDTI network. The Gigabit connection is provided via the HCTX board. Its backplane is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Subnet Mask (Port 1/Port 2) Description Range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the Gigabit Ethernet connection. The IP addresses of both GigE ports must belong to different subnet masks. Otherwise, it would return an error message. Default Gateway (Port 1/Port 2) Description 3. Multicam Configuration IP address of the router on the Gigabit Ethernet network that serves as an access point to external networks.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.6. Monitoring Tab 3.6.1. Overview Issue 11.01.B Monitoring Tab The Monitoring tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advanced parameters) in the server-based application. The Monitoring tab includes the settings of the Multiviewer output, the OSD information to be displayed, and the downconverted outputs configuration. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Monitoring tab.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Basic & Advanced Technical Setup J1 X X OUT B J3 X X Aspect ratio X X SD Edge Enh. X X REC HD->SD Low latency X X Setting Name 3.6.2. Multiviewer Settings Introduction The Multiviewer settings allow specifying the settings related to the Multiviewer display such as the number of channels to combine and display, the audio and output video configuration. These fields are available in the Multicam Configuration window, Monitoring tab .
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Layout Description Specifies how the sources are displayed on the Multiviewer screen. Values • 4 (2+2) • 6 (4+2) • 6 (3+3) • 8 (3+3+2) (not useful on all servers) • 4 (2+2) for 4U servers • 6 (4+2) for 6U servers configured as 4IN-2OUT or 4OUT2IN • 6 (3+3) for 6U servers in other configurations Default value Available Layouts The available layouts are: 135 • 4 (2+2): 4 identical size images, 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Display 1 to 8 Description Specifies the source linked to the corresponding display in the selected layout. You can select play channels (PGM), record channels (REC), or no image (none). Values • PGM1 to PGM6 • REC1 to REC6 • none Note In 6 (4+2) and 8 (3+3+2) configurations, it is impossible to display simultaneously the same source in two different sizes.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Aspect ratio - SD downconverted Description Changes the aspect ratio of the video output in SD mode. Values • 16:9 Anamorphic • 4:3 Crop • 4:3 Letterbox Default value 16:9 Anamorphic DB15 output Description Specifies the DB15 output. Values • RGB • YUV • CVBS (in this format, the connected Multiviewer should be full HD and support the country-specific frequency) HD output format Description Specifies the format for HD output.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual The following screenshot presents the settings page of the Monitoring tab in the serverbased application and highlights the OSD settings area: Genlock Error Description Enables or disables the Genlock information display on the output monitor. If the Genlock reference is not correct, the !GkV message appears on the output monitor.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Network error Description Enables or disables the network error information display on the output monitor. If there is an problem with the network connection, the !Net message appears on the output monitor. When the network is available again, the system will try to reconnect and the →Net message appears on the output monitor. Values Yes (default) / No Clip name 3.6.4. Description Specifies how the clip name is displayed.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Char OUT J4 Description Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J4 connector. Values • SD • HD Default value System dependent Char OUT J1 Description Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J1 connector. Value • CVBS OUT B J3 Description Specifies the output type generated on the J3 connector.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B SD Edge Enh. Description Defines the edge enhancer strength used when generating the SD downconverted output video. Values 0 to 100 Default value 66 REC HD->SD Low latency 141 Description Prevents the downconverted output of the record channels from being delayed. This parameter is only useful on a Hi-Lo configuration when the same signal is sent from a HD to a SD server. Values Yes (default)/ No 3.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.7. Protocol Tab 3.7.1. Overview Protocol Tab The Protocol tab consists of 3 pages in the basic mode and 4 pages in the advanced mode in the server-based application. The Protocol tab includes the settings that will be used with the Sony BVW75 protocol and the EditRec feature. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Protocol tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Setting Name Basic Advanced Technical Setup OSD Settings P2 / P3 P2 / P3 T5.X OSD on Output X X X Display sel – X X TC H-Pos – X X TC V-Pos – X X Name H-Pos – X X Name V-Pos – X X Audio Settings P2 / P3 P2 / P3 T5.X Edit audio Fade X X X P2 / P3 P2 / P3 T5.4 / T5.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.7.2. RS422 Protocols Settings Introduction The RS422 Protocols settings allow specifying the settings related to the clip identification used to access the video clips. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Protocol tab, on page 1 in the basic and advanced display mode in the server- and web-based interfaces.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.7.3. Issue 11.01.B Clip Identifiers LSM ID The LSM ID is a clip identifier based on the EVS video server structure. The LSM ID is made up of 3 digits and 1 letter, for example 112B, where the digits and letter represent the following elements in the server structure: The digits after the LSM ID correspond to the Net Number of the server on which the clip is stored, i.e. the EVS video server ID on the XNet network. They are not part of the LSM ID.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.7.4. Sony BVW Settings Introduction The Sony BVW settings allow specifying the settings that will be used with the Sony BVW75 protocol. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Protocol tab, on page 1 in the basic and advanced display mode in the server- and web-based interfaces. • in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T5.X).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Use guardband Description Makes the OUT guardband available to the protocol. Values • Yes, meaning that the protocol has access to the IN and OUT guardbands. • No, meaning that the protocol has only access to the IN guardband. Default value No List Remote CAM Description Allows access to the CAM recorders of the remote server specified in the XNet field.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Overview on Edit Rec Settings The Edit Rec settings allow specifying the settings that will be used by the Edit Rec feature. The Edit Rec settings are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Protocol tab, on page 2 for Edit Rec 1 and on page 3 for Edit Rec 2, in the basic and advanced display mode in the server- and webbased interfaces. • in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel, pages T5.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Playlist Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Playlist settings allow specifying the playlist that will be loaded by default when the Edit Rec starts. The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server-based application and highlights the Playlist settings area. Default PL 149 Description Specifies the playlist loaded by default when the Edit Rec is started. Values 10 to 99 Default value 60 3.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Audio Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Audio settings allow specifying the settings related to the fading applied at the clip boundaries. The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server-based application and highlights the Audio settings area. Edit audio Fade Description Defines the audio effect to be applied to the clip boundaries and included in the clip material.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Time Code Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Time Code settings allow specifying the timecode (TC) types used in various communication protocols. The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server-based application and highlights the Time Code settings area.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Insert TC in SDI (1 or 2 fields) Description Activates or deactivates the timecode insertion in the VITC in SD or in the HANC in HD when the playlist is played out on the Edit Rec play channel. Values • No, no timecode is inserted. • Yes, the following timecode is inserted: Default value ◦ Edit TC, the playlist timecode based on the defined Start TC.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Channel Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Channel settings allow specifying the settings related to the channel behavior in stop mode. The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server-based application and highlights the Channel settings area. EE Description Activates the E2E or live mode (the signal being recorded is played on the output channel).
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual OSD Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The OSD settings allow specifying the settings related to the OSD and information to be displayed on the monitoring screen. The following screenshot presents page 2 in advanced mode of the Protocol tab in the server-based application and highlights the OSD settings area. OSD on Output Description Activates or deactivates the OSD feature. Values Yes / No Default value Yes 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Display sel Description Values Default value Specifies the field or combination of fields to be displayed on the screen. • The TC is the Edit TC or the User TC in case the controller uses the VITC and User TC has been selected for the Serial Sony VITC field. • The Name is the number of the edited playlist.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Name V-Pos 3.7.6. Description Defines the vertical position of the edit name on the screen. Values 0 to 11 Default value 0 RS422 VarID Settings Introduction The RS422 VarID settings and the VDCP visibility settings display the read-only VarID settings. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Protocol tab, on page in the advanced display mode in the server- and web-based interfaces.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B VarID Definition and Parameters The VarID is a 32-bytes ID with variable length and format. The VarID settings enable VDCP protocol to use the VarID to access the clip IDs on a server or on the XNet network. This page in the Multicam Configuration menu only displays the parameter values. These values are extracted from the ‘varid.ini’ file and can only be changed by editing this external file.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual VarID Configuration File The VarID parameters are defined in a configuration file. This file, named varid.ini, is located in the C:\LSMCE\DATA directory. The file has the following syntax: ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; VARID settings ;-----------------------------;Parameter values and [default] ; ; Uniqueness= [Local] or Global ; Length= [32] or 8 ; Format= [ASCII] or Binary ; Visibility= [], 1..
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Length Description Specifies whether the VarID has a fixed length of 8 bytes or a variable length of 32 bytes. Values • 8, fixed length. • 32, variable length. Default value 32 Format Description Specifies whether the VarID has an ASCII or binary format.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.8. GPI Tab 3.8.1. Overview GPI Tab The GPI tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advanced parameters) in the server-based application. The GPI tab includes the settings of the GPI inputs and outputs signals. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the GPI tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.8.2. Issue 11.01.B GPI Settings Introduction The GPI Settings allow specifying the settings related to the GPI inputs and outputs features. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, GPI tab. • in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T6.X). The following screenshot presents the settings page of the GPI tab in the server-based application and highlights the GPI Settings area.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual • DD35: Play, Pause, Recue, Previous, Next, Skip. • Odetics: Play, Pause, Recue, Next. • VDCP: Play, Pause, Recue, Previous, Next, Skip. Note For all protocols, except AVSP, use the channel assignment (PGM1 to PGM6) instead of the device protocol type (Sony BVW75, Odetics). The AVSP protocol does not require any GPI IN setting in this page as they are defined through specific serial AVSP commands.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B GPIs IN - Function Description Specifies the function associated to the GPI input line. According the configured protocol some or all of the functions described below are available. Values Default value 163 • Play: sends a play command at 100% speed on the selected channel. • Pause: sends a pause command on the selected channel. • Recue: sends a jump to the IN point of the on air element on the selected channel.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual GPIs IN - Delay Description Specifies the time (number of seconds and/or frames) that the server will wait after receiving the input signal before executing the input-related function. Values • 00s00fr to 02s00fr • Disable Default value Disable GPIs OUT - Function Description Specifies the function that activates the output line.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B GPIs OUT - Pulse duration Description Defines the pulse duration (number of seconds and/or frames) for pulse type output lines. Values • 00s00fr to 02s00fr (2fr steps) • Disable Default value 3.8.3. Disable Tally Settings Introduction The Tally settings allow specifying the settings related to the tally feature.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual How to Activate the Tally Function To use the tally function, proceed as follows: 1. Activate it using the Tally parameter. 2. Go to the GPIs IN settings area and select the GPI IN used for the tally control. 3. Set the Channel/Device on the REC on which the Director’s Cut is performed. 4. Set the function as Mark Tly.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.9. Operation Tab 3.9.1. Overview Issue 11.01.B Operation Tab The Operation tab consists of six pages in the basic mode in the server-based application. No advanced mode is available in this tab. The Operation tab includes all operational settings. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Operation tab.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Clips Settings Setting Name Basic Operational Setup Clips settings P1 to P2 2.x Automake clip for cam A/B/C/D P1 X Make clips rem.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Basic Operational Setup Swap audio tracks X X Playlist loop X X Playlist auto fill X X Fade to/from color X X Load playlist X X Basic Operational Setup Timeline settings P3 4.1 Mono per group X X Protection settings P3 5.1 Protect pages X X Clip edit by network X X Confirm delete clips/playlists X X Keywords settings P3 6.1 Keyword files X X Keyword mode X X Push settings P3 7.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Controller Settings Basic Operational Setup Controller settings P4 9.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Special Effects Settings Basic Operational Setup Special Effects settings P6 12.X Pain/target transition X X Set colour for X X Colour X X Custom Y X X Custom U X X Custom V X X Split screen tracking X X Paint/target OSD mon. X X Offside line X X External offside X X IP address X X Default tool X X Auto mark X X Setting Name 3.9.2.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Cue number on OSD Description Enables / disables the display of the cue point number on the OSD of the output monitors when a cue point is recalled inside a record train. Values Yes (default) / No OSD on outputs Description Enables / disables the OSD on the play channels. Values Yes (default) / No OSD on inputs Description Enables / disables the OSD on the record channels. Values Yes (default) / No Background 3.9.3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Audio meters Description Shows/hides the audio meters on the OSD. Values Yes / No Default value Yes DB Adjust Description Adjusts the value of the displayed audio meters. Values From - 83.2 to 0.0 dB, with a variable increments (larger in low values, and smaller with increasing values) Default value 0.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.9.4. Clips Settings Introduction The Clips settings relate to various aspects of the clip management: clip definition, storage location, metadata, and cue points. The Clips settings are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on pages 1 and 2 on the server-based application ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Automake clip for CAM A/B/C/D/E Availability This parameter is only displayed in Multicam LSM, ReplayOnly LSM and configurations. Introduction When creating clips, the clip corresponding to the camera on which IN/OUT points have been marked are always saved. It is possible to save automatically the same action on the other cameras. Only cameras letters applicable to the logical channels are displayed.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Default clip duration Description Specifies the duration of clips created with only one reference point (IN or OUT point). Values Disable, or from 00s01fr to 4h. When set to 'Disable', both IN and OUT points are required to be able to create a clip. The duration can be set: Default value • With second granularity up to 1 minute • With minute granularity from 1 minute up to 4 hours.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Clip post-roll Description When the Post-Roll function is enabled from the secondary clip menu, the clip will play through its OUT point for the duration defined by the Clip post-roll parameter. This is also valid inside record trains if the Record Train OUTs parameter is set to 'Freeze'. Values From 00s00fr to 30s00fr Default value 02s00fr Mark cue point Description Specifies how the cue point timecode will be memorized.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Record trains OUTs Description Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or play through when it reaches an OUT point marked on the record train that is being played back. Values Two values are possible for this parameter: • Play through: Multicam will still countdown to the OUT point, but will keep playing through this point.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Freeze on cue points Description Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or not when it reaches a cue point marked on the record train that is being played back. The Post-Roll parameter is not taken into account for this functionality. Values Yes / No When playing record trains where cue points have been marked, the playout freezes on the cue point if the parameter is set to “Yes”. It plays through if the parameter is set to “No”.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Timeline Receive page 3.9.5. Description Specifies on which page(s) the clips automatically created in timeline mode as part of the timeline editing process are stored. Values 1 to 10 (=0) Default value 0 (page 10) Playlist Settings Introduction The Playlist settings relate to various aspects of playlist management and effects.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Audio locked to video Availability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid. Description Specifies whether you will be able to define different durations for the audio and video transitions inside a playlist when the Advanced Audio Editing parameter is enabled. This setting is irrelevant if the Advanced Audio Editing parameter is disabled.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Default playlist speed Description Defines the default speed used to play clips in a playlist. Values The following values are possible Unknown, and from 0% to 100%: Default value • Unknown means that the speed of the previous clip in the playlist will be used as a reference for the current clip. • 0% will force the playlist to pause at the end of each clip. • 1% to 100% will apply the specified speed as default speed for playlist elements.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Extend split transition Availability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid. Description Determines how the transition should be extended when the transition duration on the audio or video track only is modified. This parameter is only useful when performing split audio editing. Values The following values are possible: • Center (on) Cut: Extends equally on both sides of the transition.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Playlist loop Description Specifies whether the playlists in play mode will be looped and played back continuously. Values Yes / No Default value No Playlist auto fill Description Specifies which camera angles will be added to the playlists when using the Fill Playlist (F9) function from the main menu of the Remote Panel. Values The following values are possible: • All Cam: The clips for all camera angles will be added to the playlist.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Load Playlist Description This parameter is only used in 2PGM or 3PGM mode. Values The following values are available: • Always: This always loads the selected playlist in PGM/PRV mode. • Conditional: This loads the selected playlist on the selected PGM only if only 1 channel is active when entering the Playlist Edit mode. It allows loading and playing multiple playlists using a single Remote Panel. Default Value 3.9.6.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Mono per group Description Defines how many audio mono channels are associated to each of both audio tracks of a timeline.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server-based application, where the Protection settings are available, and highlights the Protection settings area: Protect pages Description Specifies the pages on which the clips stored are protected from accidental deletion. The clips stored on these pages are also protected when using the Clear All Clips (F7) function from the main menu of the Remote Panel.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Clip edit by network Availability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid. Description Allows users to edit clips on the whole SDTI network. Values The following values are possible: • Yes: Other users on the network can trim, rename, delete, etc. your clips, or modify the keywords and ranking assigned to your clips. • No: Only the local operators can modify or delete clips on the server and edit their metadata.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.9.8. Issue 11.01.B Keywords Settings Introduction The Keywords settings allow the management of keywords on the EVS server. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 3 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface. in the Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel (6.1).
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Keyword files Description Values Specifies the keywords file that can be used to assign keywords to clips or to search the clips database. The following values are possible: • -------- : No keywords file is selected, and the keyword assignment and related search functions are not available. • SERVER: The keywords file sent by the active EVS server to all systems on the SDTI network will be used. This value is only available if the SDTI network is used.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 3.9.9. Issue 11.01.B Push Settings Introduction The Push settings relate to the management of the Push function on the EVS server. The Push function allows users to easily send a copy of a clip to another machine on the network via the GigE network or the SDTI network. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 3 on the server-based application.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Push Target Description Values Specifies which EVS servers will be listed as possible targets for push actions when the user selects: • the default Target 1 and Target 2 in the settings, or • a target for a specific push action if no default target has been configured. The following values are possible: • SDTI: Only SDTI targets will be listed. The servers are listed by their network system name and number.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Push Target 1 / 2 Description Specifies to which machine(s) on the network the clips must automatically be sent when the operator uses the PUSH function on the LSM Remote Panel. The machines defined in this setting are also used as default target for clip copies. The users can define two default targets: Target 1/ Target 2. The clips will be pushed in sequential order.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Push Receive Page Description Specifies the page of your machine where clips sent to you by other network operators using the PUSH function must be stored. See section "Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window" on page 49 for more information on how to enable pages Values Page 1 to 10 (=0). Several pages can be selected. Default Values (Page) 5 3.9.10.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Audio slow motion Description Values Allows users to play back or mute the audio track when the playing speed is different than 100%. The following values are possible: Default value • Yes: The audio track is not muted during the playback. • No: The audio track is muted during the playback.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Aux track output Description Values Specifies to which audio outputs the auxiliary track of the playlist will be played out. The following values are possible: • PRV: The auxiliary track will use the audio outputs normally assigned to the PRV channel. If no PRV channel is available, the Aux Track will not be assigned to any audio output.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B The following screenshot presents page 4 of the Operation tab in the server-based application, where the EVS Controller settings are available: Effect duration for take Description Defines the duration of the transition when using the TAKE key to chain 2 sequences in PGM+PRV mode. Values Range of values: 00s00fr to 20s00fr.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual PGM Speed / var max Context During playback, if PGM Speed or Var Max has been enabled in the secondary menu of the Remote Panel, the lever range will be adapted so that: • the only playback value for any position of the lever other than 0, is the one specified by this parameter in the setup (PGM Spd mode ON) OR • the speed range defined by the lever is limited to the value specified by this parameter (VarMax mode ON).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Second lever range Context The lever can be used in normal mode to play back clips at slow motion speed from 0 to 100%. A secondary range is available to playback material at other speed ranges. To gain access to the secondary speed from the remote controller, press SHIFT + LEVER/TAKE. The second lever range is also available when editing the speed of playlist clips.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Pointing device Description Specifies the pointing device connected to the EVS server, and initializes it. If the tablet is not properly calibrated, this function will reinitialize it. If you use the touch screen, it must always be connected to RS422 port #6 of the server, and defined as such in the Channels tab, Port settings.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Call channel VGA Description Enables or disables the Call Channel function on the VGA Clip screen. This function allows the operator to select on which PGM channel the clips called from the keyboard/tablet and VGA should be loaded. Values Yes / No Default value Yes PGM/PRV mode Description Allows the user to select the PGM/PRV mode on the LCD display as a function accessible from the A button on the Remote Panel’s main menu.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Grab image Availability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid. Description Enables / disables an image grab when the MARK key on the Remote Panel is hit, and when a default XFile has been assigned. Each time the MARK key is used, a cue point is marked 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B 3.9.12. Cam Mapping Settings Introduction The Cam Mapping settings allow specifying the settings related to the mapping of network cameras to unused camera positions on the remote up to the camera D. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 5 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual • Cam C and Cam D can be mapped to network cameras using respectively the Cam C and Cam D parameters. Cam Mapping Description Enables or disables the cam mapping feature. Values Yes / No Default Values No Cam X Availability This setting is displayed for each available camera line that can be mapped to a network camera. Description Specifies the network camera mapped to the corresponding local camera.
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XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual 3.9.14. Hypermotion Controller Settings Introduction The Hypermotion controller settings allow specifying the settings related to the control of a hypermotion camera from an LSM Remote Panel. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 5 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Remote mode Description Specifies the camera elements controlled by the server. Values • Hypermotion only: The server controls only the hypermotion camera. An additional remote is made available in the main menu of the remote panel, since the hypermotion camera is considered as an additional external camera. • Hypermotion + LSM: The server controls the hypermotion camera and one PGM in exclusive mode.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual IP Address Availability This setting is only available if the Port setting is set to Lan PC. Description Specifies the IP address of the PC LA N. Values xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default value 192.168.10.60 Dial Speed Description Defines the multiplication factor applied to the jog value. Values Range of values: 10x to 1000x (multiple of 10x) Default value 10x 3.9.15.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B The following screenshot presents page 6 of the Operation tab in the server-based application: Paint/target transition Availability This setting is available with a valid license code 114 or 115, a 8-bit codec, and a compatible base configuration. Description Defines the duration (and so the speed) of the apparition of an incrustation in Painting and Target Tracking modes.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Colour Availability This setting, and the three related custom settings below, are available with a valid license code 113. Description Defines the default color applied to the cursor or to the wipe or split effect according to the Set colour for parameter value.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Split screen tracking Availability This setting is available with a valid license code 113 and a compatible base configuration. Description Enables or disables the auto-tracking in the split screen mode. Values Yes / No Default value No Paint/target OSD mon. Availability This setting is available with a valid license code 114 or 115, a 8-bit codec, and a compatible base configuration.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual External offside Description Activates or deactivates the control of Epsio application from the remote when the Offside line parameter is set to Yes. Values • Yes: The Epsio application and the related features (of which the offside line) are active and the SHIFT+D key gives access to the Epsio menu. • No: The offside line feature built in the EVS server is active and the SHIFT+D key gives access to the offside menu.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - November 2012 Issue 11.01.B Glossary G GPI Abbreviation for General Purpose Interface. This refers to a device used as an communication interface with the EVS server. It has digital lines which may be used for input, output, or both, depending on the function. H Hypermotion camera These are cameras that record at a frame rate much higher than real time.
XT2 Server - Version 11.01 - Configuration Manual Server-Based Multicam Setup application Server-Based application used to set up and configure the EVS servers. The short form is 'Server-Based application' in this user manual. This is accessible from the EVS Server itself when it has been started. SLSM camera Also called Supermotion cameras. These are cameras that record at a a frame rate two to three times higher than the normal frame rate of 25 fps (PAL) or 30 fps (NTSC).
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