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OPERATING MANUAL

Version 11.01 - November 2012

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OPERATING MANUAL Version 11.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Copyright EVS Broadcast Equipment – Copyright © 2002-2012. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... II WHAT’S NEW? .............................................................................................................. 1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................... 2 1.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Live (E2E) Mode .......................................................................................................23 Search Mode ............................................................................................................23 Playback Mode .........................................................................................................
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Issue 11.01.D 9.4.3 9.4.4 Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 VDR Panel - Player Window.................................................................................................67 VDR Panel - Recorder WINDOW .........................................................................................70 10. KEYWORD MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................... 72 10.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.9.1 Main Menu in Playlist Edit Mode ........................................................................................101 11.9.2 Secondary Menu in Playlist Edit Mode ...............................................................................102 11.10 Adding & Replacing Clips in a Playlist ..................................................................... 104 11.10.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.18.4 Replace with IN/OUT Points or with IN Point Only .............................................................138 11.18.5 How to Perform a Replace .................................................................................................139 11.18.6 Loop Mode in the Replace Function ...................................................................................140 12.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 16.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 169 16.1.1 16.1.2 16.1.3 16.1.4 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 Definition and License Code...............................................................................................169 Activating the Offside Line Mode ....................................................................
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D What’s New? The changes linked to new features on Multicam version 11.01 are listed in the table below, and are identified in the user manual by the ‘New’ logo in the margin: Updates for Multicam - Version 11.01 Section 2.6 This section decribes the new “keyboard locking” feature for the remote controller. Section 18.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Overview The aim of this manual is to familiarize the operator with the Multicam software for EVS High Definition and Standard Definition servers, and its Remote Panel, so as to learn as quickly and efficiently as possible the basic operations. The CLIP & PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT functions allow the operator to keep up to 5400 clips on a server and of course to replay all or some of them.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 1. Initial Configuration 1.1 Application Selection Issue 11.01.D The Multicam Setup and Configuration modules are used for configuration and maintenance operations. They are also used to select which application configuration to run, since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various configurations.
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Issue 11.01.D 1.2 Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Configuration on LSM Remote Before you start using the Multicam application in Multicam LSM mode, you need to ensure that the parameters are properly defined in the Setup menu of the Remote Panel, and in the Setup Configuration module of the Multicam application. The new parameters are saved as soon as they are modified.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 2. Remote Controller 2.1 General Layout Issue 11.01.D The following diagram shows the Remote Panel along with a brief description of each area.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Note The operational buttons have primary and seconday functions and are divided into upper and lower sections. By pressing the SHIFT button, you gain access to the secondary functions. 1. F-keys & small buttons Multi-purpose keys 2. Soft keys With LCD display, allows the operator to enter the Multicam MENU system 3. Lever Initiates slow motion and playlist replay 4.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 6. 7. 2.2 Operational Block 2 PLAY Initiates playback NETWORK Enters the XNet menu. (connects to other servers on the network) LAST CUE Re-cues EVS server to previous cue point GOTO TC Allows timecode entry, with «F» keys FAST JOG Used with jog dial for rapid, manual re-cue. This mode is automatically reset after PLAY/LIVE commands. MARK Used to enter re-usable cue points (256 cycling cues).
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Issue 11.01.D 2.3 Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 F-keys & Small Buttons F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 MENU SHIFT CLEAR ENTER Provides access to the Secondary Menu. Also used as CANCEL in some messages when confirmation is required. MENU Note: SHIFT+MENU returns to Main menu Enables use of the secondary key functions. Note: This key remains active even if released, until another key has been hit. SHIFT F1 CLEAR ENTER 2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 2.5 Issue 11.01.D • To access the secondary menu, press MENU from the remote controller. The secondary menu is used to define settings that do not require regular changes, without having to return to the Setup menu. • To return to the operational menu, press the MENU key again. • To return to the Main menu in Multicam, press SHIFT+MENU. Transport Controls 2.5.
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Issue 11.01.D 2.6 Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Keyboard Locking You can lock a remote keyboard at any time to protect it against accidental changes, for example to prevent interruption of a play operation on an unattended device. Only the locked device is affected, other remotes will stay fully operational. 2.6.1 Locking a Remote To lock a remote, press the CLEAR key. Then, within 2 seconds, press the MENU key on the keyboard.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 3. Main Menu Introduction After the boot sequence of the Multicam system, the LCD screen of the Remote Control panel will display the Main menu: 2Rec 4Play F1: 1 Remote F2: 2 Remotes F3: 3 Remotes F4: 4 Remotes F5: Char. On/Off Split 1PGM+PRV F6: F7: F8: F9: F0: Paint 3 PGM Server Exit Clear all clips Stop Record Fill Playlist Save Clips+Plist Ver:11.00.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Function Keys in the Main Menu Select the corresponding Function key (F_ key), and then press ENTER to validate the selection. Function Key Use F1 to F4 If desired, the Multicam system can be run using 1, 2, 3 or 4 EVS Remote Panels. Depending on the number of play channels available in the current configuration, 1-, 2-, 3- or 4- Remote modes will be available from the main menu.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Function Key Use F9: Fill Playlist «Dump» feature which allows all clips to be «dumped» at the end of the current playlist. This allows the operator to save all material to tape, as a backup feature after a show is complete. You can select in the Setup menu which camera angles have to be included in the Fill Playlist function.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 4. Remote Panel Operations 4.1 Operations 4.1.1 RECORD This key lights red when the system is recording. Pressing this key brings the system in E/E (“live”) mode, and starts the record if necessary (depending on the settings of the Setup menu).
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 4.1.5 IN This function defines the IN point of a clip. The key will light differently depending on the following situations: Green key The key lights green if an IN point exists but is not the image you see. Red key The key lights red if the on-air image is at this IN point. This point can be entered while recording.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 4.1.8 FAST JOG When selected, this option enables fast picture search: the actual speed of this fast jog is adjustable in the Setup menu. Starting a play or returning to E2E mode resets the Fast Jog mode. Important The jog dial is active at all times when the system is in play & record.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D cue points by turning the jog dial. When the current picture on the primary channel is neither a clip nor a cue point, or if the operator is in Playlist mode, pressing the BROWSE key allows him to browse inside the clips of the current playlist by turning the jog dial. 4.1.12 INSERT This function inserts a clip before or after (depending on the Setup menu) the current position inside the playlist. 4.1.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 4.1.17 GOTO TC To jump to a given timecode of the loaded train or clip, you can use the Goto TC option on the Remote Panel. To go to a given timecode, proceed as follows: 1. Press SHIFT+GOTO TC key on the Remote. The GOTO TC window is displayed on the Remote Panel : Go to TC xx:xx:xx:xx [Menu] : Cancel [Enter] : Go to TC Reset Return From Date To Date LTC 2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 4.1.18 GOTO IN / GOTO OUT When you are in CLIP mode, this key combination enables the operator to go to IN / OUT points of clips, instantly. 4.1.19 LOOP It enables the internal Loop mode. The button will flash red in this mode and “LOOP” will appear on the OSD of the output monitors.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 4.1.22 Rebooting the System from the LSM Remote «Hard Reboot» In the event that the system needs to be rebooted, the process can be accomplished from the Remote Panel. Keep in mind that doing this while Multicam is running will of course force the Multicam application to close abruptly, and up to 1 minute of the material being recorded and not clipped could be lost.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 4.2 Selection of Clip Banks and Playlists SHIFT+F1 - F9 = CLIPS BANK This allows access to clip banks 1 through 9 within the clip page (1 to 10). SHIFT+F1 = BANK 1 SHIFT+F2 = BANK 2, etc. (up to bank 9) Once in the bank, selection of the F1 – F10 keys will call up the respective clips.
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Issue 11.01.D 4.3 Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Clip Numbering Hierarchy Multicam can store up to 900 (multiplied by the number of cameras) clips and 100 playlists in its libraries. 900 clips with up to 6 camera angles per clip result in 5400 clips on a server. This number is displayed in the upper right window of the VGA Setup screen (SHIFT+F2 from the PC keyboard).
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 5. Issue 11.01.D Control Mode Multicam can be set in three different basic modes, depending on commands used. 5.1 Live (E2E) Mode This mode selected at start-up can also be selected by pushing the RECORD key. Multicam records the input signal and plays it at the same time on the program output. 5.2 Search Mode This mode is selected by moving the jog dial.
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Issue 11.01.D 5.4 Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Synchronization Mode (Switch To In) If the synchronization mode is OFF (SW to IN is not highlighted in the secondary menu), a request for camera change will produce a jump at the same timecode on the requested camera. This mode allows synchronous change of camera angle.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 5.5.2 Primary Channel The primary channel is the first controlled channel. It is identified by stars around its name on the OSD of the output monitor and on the LCD display of the Remote Panel (ex: *PGM1*). Examples: 5.6 • In 3PGM mode, if the operator controls PGM2 and PGM3, the primary channel is PGM2. • In PGM+PRV mode with PRV CTRL OFF, the primary channel is PGM.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 5.7.2 Interactions between IPDP and Multicam When a Remote Panel and an IPDirector share the control of some PGMs in exclusive secondary control mode, the following principles apply: 26 • When a playlist/timeline is controlled by the Remote Panel on a PGM, the playlist/timeline remains the current one when IPDirector is given the control on the PGM.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 6. PGM-PRV Mode 6.1 1PGM+PRV (Press A from MAIN MENU) PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. Mix. P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: Rst Cam Cam A *PRV1* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC PostRoll Sw to IN Pref Search Clips: LOCAL Records: LOCAL Local Cam B Sync Prv Cam C 2nd CTRL Cam D At least 2 playback channels must be available to run this configuration.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 PgmSpd/VarMax Pressing PgmSpd once enables the Program Speed mode and highlights this function on the LCD. Pressing the key once more enables the Var Max mode and highlights this function on the LCD. The PLAY key is flashing red while either of these modes is enabled.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 When the user exits Multicam with the Post-Roll mode on, this mode will still be enabled when Multicam is restarted. The Post-Roll mode works as follows depending on the element played: • When a clip is played, it will not stop on the Short OUT point, but will continue to play through the Short OUT point by the Post-Roll duration defined in the Setup Menu.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Note In 5CAM configuration (5 recorder channels and 1 player channel) or when loading a clip where CAM E or F exists, the operational menu will display: Rst Cam Cam A Local Cam B Sync Prv Cam C 2nd CTRL ---> By pressing the D key (- - - > ), the operator has access to the D, E and F cameras.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 2nd CTRL This function allows the operator to swap the control of one or several play channels between the EVS Remote Panel and a third-party controller. Both controllers receive permanently the status of the channel(s), but only one controller at a time is able to actually control a channel. The secondary controllers are defined in page T2.2 of the Technical Setup menu.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 7. Multi PGM Mode 7.1 1/2/3 PGM modes (press A or B from Main menu) Multicam has two modes for its basic operation, 1 PRV/PGM mode or Multi PGM mode: • The 1PGM+PRV mode, as described previously, is the more powerful of the two, allowing interaction between all outputs. Here, synchronized replays can be rolled and chained between the cameras with either a mix, a wipe, or a cut between them.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 7.1.2 Operational Menu The operational menu in Multi PGM mode gives access to the functions detailed in the following paragraphs: Rst Cam This function restores the position of cameras on the active channels: CAM A on PGM1, CAM B on PGM2, etc. Note When a clip/playlist is loaded on a channel, switching back to Live mode will recall the record train, which was last used on that output.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Note The 1PGM mode is a simplified version of the 2 or 3PGM modes. The operational menu has less functions: Cam A Local Cam B Cam C 2nd CTRL Cam D Also, the user does not need to select a channel to enable or disable the secondary controller.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Playlist Conditional Mode This mode is only available in 2PGM and 3PGM modes. It allows the operator to load and control several playlists simultaneously from the same Remote Panel, or to load a playlist on one channel while performing other operations on the other channel(s). To use this mode, the Load Playlist parameter of the Operational Setup menu must be set to Conditional (p.3.3 F2).
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Issue 11.01.D 8. Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Video Delay When the Multicam software has been configured with a base configuration = Video Delay in the Channel Parameters menu, the Delay Screen will appear automatically when the application is started. In this case, all play channels will be available from the Delay screen.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D How to Configure the Video Delay Parameters of a Play Channel To configure the Video Delay Parameters of a Play Channel, proceed as follows: 1. Select the play channel to configure by pressing ALT+the corresponding F_ key on the PC keyboard (ex: ALT+F1 for PGM1, ALT+F2 for PGM2/PRV, etc) 2.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9. Clip Management 9.1 Introduction 9.1.1 Clip Structure A clip is defined by Short IN and Short OUT points. When referring to Short IN and Short OUT points, the operators usually use the terms IN point and OUT point.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D • The guardband beyond the Short OUT point is created with the material available when the operator saves the clip by pressing the selected F_ key. Therefore, this guardband can sometimes be shorter than the value defined in the Setup menu. 9.1.2 Clip Availability on Disks Various clip types can be distinguished depending on whether they are available on the disks or not.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.2.2 Storing a Clip How to Store a Clip To store a clip on a given location, proceed as follows: 1. Define a clip by marking the IN and/or OUT points 2. Select the page where the clip will be stored by pressing SHIFT+PAGE+F_ key corresponding to the page. Page 1 contains clips 110 to 199. Page 2 contains clip 210 to 299, and so on. 3.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 9.2.3 Recalling a Clip How to Recall a Clip To recall a clip, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Clip page 1, 2, 3… to 10 (PAGE key). 2. Select the bank in which the desired clip is located (the F10 key is reserved for the playlist bank available on each page). 3. Select the desired clip via the F1 - F10 keys.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.2.4 Playing Back a Clip Playback Speed Features You can play back a clip using several playback speed features explained above in this user manual.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.2.6 Clearing Clips Which Clips Can Be Deleted? You can clear clips available on disks or growing clips. The function key that corresponds to the clip location on the Remote Panel must be green for the user to be able to delete it: • Loaded clips cannot be deleted. • Clips included in a playlist or currently used by another operator, cannot be cleared either in network mode.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 How to Clear All Unprotected Clips The Clear All Clips command will only delete the non-protected clips. The clips stored on protected pages as defined in the Setup, as well as the clips protected by another protocol, or clips included in playlists, will not be deleted by this operation. To clear all non protected clips, proceed as follows: 1. Go to the main menu (SHIFT+MENU) 2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Settings on Copy/Move Clips When you copy/move a clip, two settings are available to specify how the clip should be copied or moved: Clip Mode/Cam Mode Pressing the D key in the Copy/Move LCD window allows the user to select a value for this setting: • CLIP mode: all camera angles of the clips will be copied/moved.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Copy Clip Cam A B 113 to Clip 141 [Menu]: Cancel [Enter]: Confirm COPY MOVE SHORT CLIP 3. Select the COPY or MOVE function by pressing the A or B key. The corresponding function will be highlighted on the LCD and the message on the OSD will be updated accordingly. 4. Select the CLIP or CAM mode with the D key. 5. Select the SHORT or LONG mode with the C key. 6.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Press MENU to access the secondary menu. If no keyword file is selected in the setup, the LCD display will be: 1keyword890123 2 keyword89012 3 keyword89012 111A Push >Archive Aux Clip *** Sort->TC Post-Roll Cam In this mode of the secondary menu, clips can still be directly recalled using the F1-F10 keys of the Remote Panel.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 For more information about the Push settings, refer to the Operational Setup menu on the Remote Panel, page 7.1. In both cases, a message appears for a few seconds on the LCD to confirm that the clip is being pushed and indicate the clip location where it will be stored on the receiving machine.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Sort->TC The Sort->TC function allows the operator to search the database for all clips or trains containing a specific timecode. Press SHIFT+C again in Set TC mode to call it. When calling this function, the timecode of the current picture is used as a default selection. The operator can immediately perform the search or he can edit that timecode before starting the search.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Clip/Cam Pressing the D key will toggle between CAM and CLIP modes on the remote. Please note that this mode on the remote and on the VGA screens is never synchronized. In CAM mode, the Push, Archive, Ranking assignment, Keyword assignment, and Name functions will apply only to the camera angles of the clip loaded on the controlled channels.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D timecode type (USER) or whatever TC type (LTC+USER). Press several times the C soft key to select the requested value. 7. Press the D key to specify whether to search only for local clips (Srch Loc) or on the entire XNet Network (Srch Net). Press several times the D key to select the requested value. 8. Press ENTER to launch the search.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 GOTO IN and GOTO OUT You can use Goto IN and Goto OUT functions to jump immediately onto Short IN or Short OUT points respectively. 9.2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.3 Issue 11.01.D Using the Clip screen The VGA Clip screen is accessed by selecting the F9 key on the keyboard. With this screen, clips can be recalled using the pen and tablet or directly from the keyboard. Important The action performed on a channel from the Clip screen is concurrent to any other controller that might be assigned to that channel: EVS Remote Panel or external protocol.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Note The abbreviated word “(Loc.)” appears next to the name if the local machine is currently selected for clips and/or for record trains. The clips displayed in the clip screen belong to this machine. 9.3.3 The Function Bar The second line displays the available functions.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D F6: KW1 This option calls the On-Air Keyword screen. Refer to the Chapter 10 ‘Keyword Management’, on page 72 for more details. F7: KW2 This option calls the Off-Air Keyword Screen. Refer to the Chapter 10 ‘Keyword Management’, on page 72 for more details. SHIFT+F7: Delay This function calls the Video Delay VGA screen. Refer to the Chapter 8 ‘Video Delay’, on page 36.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 The following functions can be used in the CONNECT window: ALT+L: return to LOCAL mode and close the CONNECT window ALT+C: CLIPS mode - to connect to the clips of a remote machine ALT+R: RECORD mode - to connect to the record trains of a remote machine ALT+P: CLIP+REC mode - to connect to the clips and record trains of a remote machine.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.3.4 The Clip Information Area The next area is the Clip Information Area which displays the clips of the selected page and bank(s). Two clips’ banks are displayed at a time. For each clip and camera angle, the following information is available: Field Description Clip ID Unique identifier of the clip on the server.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.3.5 The Clip Management Area Name Capture Field This is the only capture area of the screen. It is used to enter the name to assign to a clip/playlist, or to enter the ID of a clip to recall. Mode Field It indicates if the clip screen is currently in CLIP or CAM mode. In CLIP mode, actions on a clip will use all available cameras for this clip.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D called using the keyboard/tablet and VGA should be loaded. Press ALT+F1 on the keyboard to select PGM1, ALT+F2 for PGM2/PRV, ALT+F3 for PGM3, etc. This function is useful to load clips on channels that cannot be controlled by an EVS Remote Panel, or to allow an AP to browse clips on a play channel not used by the main operator.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.3.8 How to Name a Clip To name a clip, proceed as follows: 1. In the Clip screen, select the clip to name in one of the following ways: a. Click on the clip with the stylus b. Position the green arrows around the desired clip with the keyboard. 2. Type in the desired name with the keyboard. All characters available from the keyboard are accepted, including blanks. 3. Press F1: a.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 9.3.10 Recalling a Clip How to Call a Local Clip The machine to which you are connected is indicated on the left side of the Title Bar. To call a clip belonging to the machine you are connected to, proceed as follows: 1. Type either the 3 or 4 digits of the ID. Ex: 111 or 111A. The entry appears in the Name field. 2.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.3.12 How to Restripe the Timecode of the Current Clip To restripe the timecode of the current clip, proceed as follows: 1. Recall the clip by moving the cursor on the desired clip and pressing ENTER, or by clicking on it with the stylus. 2. Press ALT-T on the keyboard to call the SET TC function. The Set Timecode screen is displayed (without TC Type field with PAL – refer to note below): 3.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 9.3.13 Moving and Copying Clips Copying and moving clips in the VGA are performed using the CUT, COPY and PASTE functions. General Principles • If the clipboard was filled using the Cut function, the original clip(s) is/are deleted after being pasted to the new location. • In CAM mode, only the selected camera of the clip is Cut/Copied/Pasted. In CLIP mode, all camera angles of the clip are Cut/Copied.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 CTL+V: PASTE (Long Copy) With the Long copy, the entire original clip is copied, including its guardbands, to the destination. 1. Move the cursor to the clip/playlist location where the content of the clipboard should be copied. 2. Press CTRL+V or click to the corresponding area on the screen. The clip in the clipboard is copied to the selected location in Long mode.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 9.3.14 Clip Screen - Extended View The extended view shows cameras A to F instead of A to D. Only 1 bank can be viewed at a time. The switch between standard and extended view is done by pressing F5 on the keyboard or by clicking on the “F5:VIEW” area on the screen.
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Issue 11.01.D 9.4 Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Using the VDR Panel The VGA VDR Panel is accessed from any VGA screen by pressing SHIFT+F9 on the keyboard. The lower section of the VDR Panel is similar to the clip screen, with the same functions. The upper section of the VDR Panel features two windows that can each take control of one channel of the server. Pressing SHIFT+F9 in the VDR Panel returns the VGA to the Clip screen mode. 9.4.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Important The control of a channel from the VDR Panel is concurrent to any other controller that might be assigned to that channel: EVS Remote Panel or external protocol. A command sent from the VDR Panel to a channel will overwrite whatever the channel was doing at that time. The name of the channel currently assigned to each window is displayed on the top of each of them.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 How to Load a Clip Use the arrow keys to move the cursor inside the lower section of the VDR Panel to the desired clip and press ENTER, or click on the desired clip with the stylus, or type the desired clip ID and press F3. To select a different camera angle inside a clip, press ALT+the letter of the desired camera (A/B/C/D/E/F), or click on it.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 4. Press ALT+S to save the clip. The Save as window opens, giving the operator the opportunity to name / rename the clip if needed. Pressing ENTER will save the clip to the current cursor location in the lower section of the VDR Panel.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 9.4.4 VDR Panel - Recorder WINDOW The VDR Panel Recorder can be used to start/stop the record, and to create clips from the local record trains. For example, it allows the creation of clips on a server that has no Play channel. How to Start/Stop the Record Press ALT+R to start or stop the record on the record channel assigned to the window. No confirmation is required.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 5. The operator can also restripe the timecode of the IN point of the clip to a new value. Press ALT+T, type the desired value and confirm with ENTER. When creating the clip, this timecode will replace the original timecode of the Short IN point. 6. Press ALT+S to save the clip(s). The operator still has the opportunity to rename the clip during this operation.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 10. Keyword Management Each clip of the server can be assigned 3 keywords and a ranking. Values for ranking are: -, *, **, ***. The keywords are selected from a user defined keywords file that can contain up to 200 keywords of 12 characters. This information (keywords, ranking) can then be combined with other criteria (timecode, dates) to search the server’s database for matching clips.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 10.1.2 Selecting the Current Keyword File In the Multicam application, the Keyword file can be selected either from the VGA Setup screen, or from the Operational Setup menu of the Remote Panel using the Keyword file parameter (p.6.1 F1). The operator can select any file from all the .KWD files present in the Multicam\DIRECTORY.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 10.1.3 Editing the Keyword File from the Multicam Application The Keyword file can also be edited directly in the Multicam application using the Off-Air Keyword screen (F7). This screen is also used to assign keywords to a clip, but the keyword assignment functions will be described further in this chapter. Select a local Keyword file from the Setup.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 10.2 Assigning Keywords using the VGA Screen 10.2.1 Keyword Windows Keywords can be assigned to clips using the On-Air Keyword screen (F6:KW1), or the Off-Air Keyword screen (F7:KW2). The On-Air Keyword screen is used to assign keywords to the clip loaded on the primary st channel of the 1 user, meaning that a play channel is used during this operation.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 10.2.2 How to Assign a Keyword to a Clip Move the cursor to the desired keyword and press ENTER, or click on the keyword with the stylus. The keyword will be assigned to the first available keyword location on the last line of the screen. Repeat this to assign more keywords (up to 3) to the current clip.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 10.2.7 How to Clear All Keywords and the Ranking of a Clip Press ALT+DEL or click on ALT+DEL:CLR ALL: all keywords assigned to the clip will be removed, and the ranking will be reset to the lowest level (“-“). 10.2.8 How to Name a Clip Using the Keywords: Move the cursor to the desired keyword and press ALT+N. The keyword is added at the end of the current name if there is enough space left.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Note Use the key to shift from the Keyword list to the Search Criteria area and vice versa. 10.3.2 Search Criteria and Search Options Search Criteria Different criteria can be combined to search the database. They can be defined in the Search Criteria available at the bottom of the screen. When you access the Search screen, the criteria that were last defined are still available on the screen.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Criteria Description Timecode This restricts the search to the clips containing the timecode specified in this field. The timecode search is not applied on growing clips. To define a timecode, type the desired value when the red text cursor is visible in that field. The key can be used to clear the last digit entered.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Search Options In addition to the Search Criteria available at the bottom of the screen, two search options are accessible from the Function keys F2 and F4: Consider Record Trains and / or Clips in the Search This option allows the inclusion of record trains in the results in searches with timecode criteria. Press F2 to toggle between CLIP / CLIP+REC / REC.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 10.3.4 Search Results The results of the database search are displayed in the Search Results screen. If new clips which match the search criteria are created after the search, they will be automatically added to the list. The Search Results screen includes the following areas: • At the bottom of the screen, the search criteria are displayed for information.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Browsing Through Results and Loading a Clip The operator can browse this list with the ↑/↓ arrow keys, PgUp, PgDn, Home and End keys. If the Browse mode of that screen is ON (F5:BROWSE), the clip will be loaded on the primary play channel as soon as it is selected. If the Browse mode is OFF, the operator must press ENTER after selecting the clip to load it.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 10.4 Assigning Keywords Using the Remote Panel 10.4.1 Keyword Settings A keywords file must be selected in the Setup to enable the keyword assignment functions on the EVS Remote Panel. • In the Operational Setup menu of the remote, the operator can choose between two different modes for the Keyword Mode parameter (P.6.1 F2): “List” (default) or “Numeric”.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 display. If the Keyword Info parameter of the Operational Setup menu (P.1.1 F2) is set to “Yes”, it will also appear on the OSD of the corresponding output monitors if the current picture is the Short IN point of the clip. If all three keywords locations are occupied, the operator has to clear some of them to be able to assign a new keyword to that clip.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 10.4.3 Assigning Keywords in Numeric Mode To assign keywords to a clip in numeric mode, recall the clip, then press MENU to access the secondary clip menu on the Remote Panel. 1 player_B10123 2 2action_689012 action_889012 Enter keyword # Push >Archive 3 keyword89012 111A 8 with F_ keys + ENTER Aux Clip *** Sort->TC Name PostRoll Cam Enter the keyword position in the list using the F_ keys.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 1 keyword89012 2 F1:action_1 F2:action_2 F3:action_3 F4:action_4 F5:action_5 Reset Return 2 keyword89012 F6:action_6 F7:action_7 F8:action_8 F9:Prev.page F0:Next page Archive *** 3 keyword89012 p.01 FromDate Srch Loc ToDate Srch Net Keywords They can be selected to be used as search criteria the same way they were selected to be assigned to a clip, in LIST or NUMERIC mode.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 From Date / To Date Selecting a From Date and To Date can be done using the SHIFT+C and SHIFT+D keys. Pressing on any of those keys changes the display on the key to dd/mm/yy to indicate the date format. The F keys are used to enter the date, the Clear key being the . To search only for a specific date, use the same date twice in the From Date and To Date fields.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11. Playlist Management 11.1 General Information Playlist Creation Playlists can be created on the server • via the LSM Remote Panel and/or the Multicam user interface. The playlists are using specific banks on each page that can be accessed directly without requiring a dedicated creation step (please refer to section 11.4 ‘Selecting and Loading Playlists').
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.2 Playlist Modes on the Remote Panel 11.2.1 Introduction Two modes are available on the Remote Panel to access and manipulate the playlists: The Playlist Edit mode and the Playlist Playout mode: • The Playlist Edit mode is used to modify the playlist. • The Playlist Playout mode is used to roll the playlist on air. Editing the playlist in Playlist Playout mode is not possible. 11.2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.2.3 Accessing the Playlist Playout Mode When you load a playlist pressing the PLST key on the Remote Panel, you need to press PLST a second time to enter the Playlist Playout mode. The first frame of the playlist element following the one on the PGM will be displayed on the PRV side. This allows the operator to play only parts of the playlist, starting from the current position.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 For each playlist the following information is displayed: Field Description Playlist ID Unique identifier of the playlist on the server. Ex: PL16 Playlist Name Name of the playlist. It cannot exceed 12 characters. Ex: ”game edit X clips Number of available clips in the playlist (unavailable network clips are not taken into account).
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Display Depending on the Load Playlist Setting When the Load Playlist parameter is set to ‘Conditional’ in the Operational Setup menu on the Remote Panel (P3.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.4.2 How to Set a Current Playlist Via the Remote Panel To set a current playlist via the Remote Panel, proceed as follows: 1. Do one of the following: a. To set a local playlist as the current playlist, go directly to step 2. b. To set a distant playlist as the current playlist, press the SHIFT+Network keys and select the F_ key corresponding to the server on which the playlist is located. 2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.5 Deleting Playlists 11.5.1 How to Delete a Playlist Deleting a playlist deletes all the playlist elements from the playlist and the playlist definition in the database. To delete a playlist, proceed as follows: 1. Access the playlist bank where the playlist to delete is stored, by pressing F10 from the requested page. 2. Press CLEAR+the F_ key corresponding to the playlist you want to delete.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.6 Naming a Playlist or an Element in a Playlist You can name a playlist from the VGA Playlist Bank screen or from the VGA Playlist screen. 11.6.1 How to Name a Playlist from the VGA Playlist Bank Screen To name a playlist from the VGA Playlist Bank screen, proceed as follows: 1. From the Clip screen, press END to go to the Playlist Bank screen of the requested page. 2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.6.3 How to Name the Current Element in the Loaded Playlist Note Naming the current element of the loaded playlist will affect the original clips. This function is only available when the playlist is the current one in Playlist Edit mode (PLST EDIT) or Playlist Playout mode (PLST DIFF) on the EVS Remote Panel.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.7.3 Browsing Quickly Through a Playlist When you are neither in Playlist nor in Clip mode, pressing the BROWSE key on the Remote Panel automatically enters the current playlist in Browse mode. In this mode, you can quickly jump to the first field of each clip inside the playlist by moving the jog dial. To return to the normal Playlist Edit mode, press the BROWSE key again.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.8.2 Functions Available from the VGA Playlist Screen To use the following commands, you must be in Playlist Edit or Playlist Playout mode: • To enter the Playlist Edit mode, press the PLST key on the EVS Remote. The LCD screen of the Remote displays the information about the previous, current and next three clips of the playlist. • To enter the Playlist Playout mode, press the PLST key again.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.8.3 Functions Available on the Remote in Playlist Playout Mode Once the playlist is cued and ready to roll, the menu below is displayed on the Remote LCD. This menu gives the operator the ability to manipulate the playlist while it is playing. The duration displayed in the top right corner of the LCD screen in Playlist Playout mode is the remaining duration until the end of the playlist.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.9 Overview of Editing Functions in Playlist Edit Mode The following section presents the various editing functions available from the main and secondary Playlist Edit Mode. 11.9.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 FX Dur The FX Dur function (C key) sets the duration of the transition effect. The default value that initially appears is determined by the value set in the Setup menu. The effect duration will affect the transition at the beginning of the selected clip. Use the lever to adjust the value, then press ENTER to confirm.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D MakeLoc The MakeLoc (Make Local) function (B key) offers the possibility to copy locally remote clips in a playlist. In the playlist secondary menu, select on the B position MakeLoc. When the function is called, the remote clips are replaced by short copies of the local ones as soon as they are available.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.10 Adding & Replacing Clips in a Playlist 11.10.1 Possible Methods for Adding Clips You can add clips to a playlist in different ways: • Adding clips at the end of the current playlist without entering the Playlist Edit mode. See the section 11.10.3 ‘How to Quickly Add Clips to the Current Playlist’, on page 104. • Inserting clips before or after the clip selected in the loaded playlist.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.10.4 How to Insert Clips into a Playlist The following rules apply to the procedure below: • You need to be in PGM/PRV mode to be able to use the TAKE key on the Remote Panel to insert a clip. • Depending on what is selected for the Insert in playlist parameter in the Operational Setup menu (p.3.1 F6), the clip will be inserted before or after this selected position.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 To insert one or more clips from a search result at the end of the current playlist, proceed as follows: 1. From the main menu, activate the current playlist as explained in the section 11.4.2 ‘How to Set a Current Playlist’, on page 94 PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. Mix. P.1 B.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Remaining Time The remaining time in playlists containing growing clips with only an IN point is displayed as --:--:-- on the screens (OSD, VGA, Remote Panel screen) where this information is shown. 11.10.7 How to Delete Playlist Elements from a Playlist To delete a playlist element in a playlist using the Remote Panel, proceed as follows: 1.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.10.9 How to Change the Camera Angle of a Playlist Element You can change the camera angle of a playlist element if the material is still available in a local or distant record train. To change the camera angle of a playlist element, proceed as follows: 1. When you are in Playlist Edit mode, scroll within the playlist to the playlist element. 2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.11.2 Copy Options When you copy a distant playlist from the VGA, or a local/distant playlist from the Remote Panel to the local EVS server, you have different options: EDL only or EDL+Clips Copy • The EDL copy copies only the playlist definition and the playlist elements themselves remain at the original location.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.11.4 How to Copy a Playlist from the Remote Panel From the Remote Panel, you can copy playlists from local or distant servers to local or distant servers. To copy a playlist from the Remote Panel, proceed as follows: 1. Go to playlist bank (local or from another machine on the network). 2. Select the original playlist to copy by pressing the corresponding F_ key on the Remote. 3.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 6. To specify whether to perform a Short or Long copy, select the desired value (SHORT or LONG) pressing the C key. • SHORT mode (default): only the section of the elements between the Short IN and Short OUT as defined in the playlist will be copied, increased by the duration of the guardbands, as defined on the destination system.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Copy Playlist xx/xx to yy. Select Copy Playlist Mode (Space Bar) Playlist Only Playlist with Clips: Short Mode Playlist with Clips: Long Mode Esc: Cancel - Enter: Confirm 7. Select the requested copy option pressing the space bar. 8. Press ENTER to confirm. The playlist is copied to the requested location. 11.11.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.12.2 Adding Cut Behavior When adding a cut to a clip, Multicam will behave as follows: • The transition applied at the cut point is a cut (for both audio and video). • The speed of the cut elements is the same as the original element, even if it is “Unknown”. • The stop and start modes of the cut elements are auto.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 If the clip duration is too short, clear the IN or OUT point by selecting CLEAR and then set the new IN or OUT point at the desired position. Note Clearing restores the existing IN or OUT point to the end of the guardbands of the clip. 11.13.2 How to Sort the Playlist Elements by TC IN From the VGA, it is possible to sort (reorder) the playlist elements by TC IN.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.13.4 Consolidating a Playlist Overview Using the internal loop, you can record a playlist back to the server as a big clip if you want, for example, to record the playlist effects (split screen, target tracking, painting, etc.) as regular video inside the server. Depending on the Internal Loop -parameter in the Operational Setup menu (p.9.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Process To regenerate the timecode in a given playlist, proceed as follows: 1. Activate the TC Regeneration and define the related settings on the Playlist page (F10), in the blue-highlighted area at the bottom of the page. This feature is defined for each playlist individually: 2. Activate the internal loop using the SHIFT+LOOP keys 3. Roll the playlist.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.14 The Auxiliary Audio Clip 11.14.1 Introduction This option allows adding a new stereo audio track (e.g. sport comments, music, jingles, ambient sound) to the original video clips. This stereo audio track is available on the PVW output and on analogue outputs 7/8 or on digital outputs 15/16. The selection of the track output is done with the Audio slow motion parameter in the Operational Setup menu (p.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.15 Transition Effects 11.15.1 Description You can apply effects on the audio and video transitions of a clip in a playlist. For each transition, you define the effect type and duration. The Split Audio option will be handled in the next chapter.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.15.2 Accessing Commands for Transition Effects The functions related to transition effects are available from the main menu of the Playlist Edit mode, and the effects applied are also displayed on the same LCD display: 11.15.3 Default Duration for Video and Audio Transition It is possible to set a default value for the duration of the video and audio transitions in the Setup Menu.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Possible Transition Effects The following video transition effects can be defined. By default, the audio transition is always a mix when the split audio mode is disabled. Effect Type Description Cut No transition effect is applied between both elements. Mix Dissolve effect between both elements.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.15.5 How to Define a Transition Effect You can add transitions on one or all elements of a playlist as follows, or more precisely modify the default effect applied (mix): 1. Select the playlist location and press PLST to open it in Playlist Edit mode. The main menu appears: Insert Speed Effect Edit All FX Dur Delete 2.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Note You need to have the license code 112 installed to be able to use the split audio functionality. For more information on the required license key, contact the Support or Sales team. Limitations to the Split Audio Mode When you play a playlist containing a split audio, the speed cannot be adjusted while playing. Changing the speed has to be set in the playlist itself.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.16.3 OSD Display in Advanced Audio Editing In the Output Monitor display, additional information is also displayed when the split audio mode is active: The information displayed below the playback speed will display the audio delay/advance or video delay/advance in frames depending on the editing action applied, or ‘no split’ if no delay or advance is applied. 11.16.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Use with Split Audio The simplest type of Split Audio edit that can be performed on an LSM is to make the video and audio transitions at the beginning of the clip have different durations, such as a 12 Frame Video Mix with a 2 sec Audio cross fade. The value of the Audio effect duration parameter of the Operational Setup menu (p.3.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 11.16.6 Default Mode for Extending a Transition Introduction Whenever you make a video or audio split, the transition originally set is changed, which means extended on either or both sides of the transition boundaries. In the Operational Setup menu, use the Extend split transition parameter (p.3.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D End On Cut V PL 16 Vx 2 – Ax 2 A V PL 17 Vx 2 – Ax 4 A V PL 18 Vx 4 – Ax 2 A 11.16.7 Changing the Audio or Video Effect Duration Introduction When you change the video or audio effect duration, you extend or reduce the duration of the video or audio transition: • In case of Center on cut, the transition is extended/reduced on both sides.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 How to Change the Audio Effect Duration To change the audio effect duration, proceed as follows: 1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. 2. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. 3. Press SHIFT+V Base (A). 4. Press to highlight A Fx Dur (C). 5. When you move the Lever to adjust the value. 11.16.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D How to Perform an Audio Advance In this case, the audio transition will be advanced compared to the video transition. The Start on Cut and End on Cut are not taken into account in these editing actions. 1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode. 2. Browse to the desired clip in the playlist. 3. Press to highlight V Base (SHIFT+A). 4. Press to highlight A Advance (A). 5.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 The value entered will be present on the PRV screen when the clip is next to play in a playlist. 11.16.9 Performing an ‘A Base’ Edit In an A Base edit, you delay or advance the beginning of the video transition compared to the audio transition of the clip. How to Perform a Video Advance In this case, the beginning of the video transition will be advanced compared to the audio transition. 1.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Edit point (A BASE) Video from the previous clip is extended and video from the clip being edited is shortened. Note When editing using the Video IN/OUT as the reference point (V Base), the video will be the top line on the OSD display. When editing using the audio IN/OUT as the reference point (A Base), the audio will be the top line on the OSD display.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 OUT Key Colors in Playlist Mode When the Playlist is sitting on the Video and Audio OUT point of a Clip, the OUT key will light red. When the Playlist is sitting on the Video OUT point of a Clip, the OUT key will light green. When the Playlist is sitting on the Audio OUT point of a Clip, the OUT key will flash red.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.17 Swap Audio Tracks 11.17.1 Introduction The swap audio tracks mode allows swapping audio tracks between two points in a playlist. In four-track mode, the “auto” mode replaces audio tracks 1&2 by audio tracks 3&4 in four audio mode. It replaces audio track 1 by audio track 2 in stereo mode. The manual mode lets you choose which tracks to replace.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 3. Jog your playlist until you reach the point where you want to change the audio tracks. Mark an IN point. The OSD screen indicates the following information: In dual stereo mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix 02:25 A.Del. 00:00 IN-00:00:00 OUT+00:00:27 00:10 1→3 3→3 2→4 4→4 12:23:45:13 00:07:13 100 112B/04 ClipName 999/999 In stereo mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D In dual stereo mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix 02:25 A.Del. 00:00 IN-00:00:00 OUT+00:00:27 00:10 3→1 3→3 4→2 4→4 12:23:45:13 00:07:13 100 112B/04 ClipName 999/999 In stereo mode *PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22 V Mix 02:25 Spd.Unk A Mix 02:25 A.Del. 00:00 IN-00:00:00 OUT+00:00:27 00:10 2→1 2→2 12:23:45:13 00:07:13 100 112B/04 ClipName 999/999 One can set as many swap points as needed.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 LOOP 12:23:45:13 00:07:13 100 112B/04 ClipName 999/999 11.17.4 How to Perform a Swap Audio Track in Manual Mode If the Manual mode is selected for the Swap audio tracks parameter value in the Operational Setup menu (p.3.2 F4), the swap operates in a similar way but asks the operator which track to swap when setting the swap points.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.17.5 Deleting Swap Points When the operator is on a swap point, pressing CLEAR+IN/OUT deletes the current swap point. All swap points for that timecode are deleted. When the operator is not on a swap point, pressing CLEAR+IN/OUT brings up a confirmation message to delete all swap points for the current clip. 11.17.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.18.3 Replace Edit and Replace Playback Modes Similar to the playlist, the Replace function has two modes: The Replace Edit Mode This mode allows to specify the following information for the Replace: • IN point and OUT point, for the section to replace in the playlist. The OUT point can also be defined during the Replace itself. • Loop mode parameters.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Important The IN and OUT points cannot be marked on a transition (including split audio transitions and swap zones) or on a split zone (the key will flash red when it is the case). 11.18.5 How to Perform a Replace You first define the Replace function in the Replace Edit mode. Then, you execute the Replace function in the Replace Playback mode. To perform a Replace, proceed as follows: 1.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 11.18.6 Loop Mode in the Replace Function Loop Type When the IN point has been marked, the display switches to: Replace Int.Loop Cam A Ext.Loop +2fields The Int. Loop and Ext. Loop keys are blinking. Before entering the Replace Playback mode, the operator has to choose between Internal Loop or External Loop. The Internal Loop is the same loop as the existing loop process.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 12. Timeline Management 12.1 Introduction 12.1.1 Timeline Creation Note The timeline feature is a software option, which requires the license code 112 being installed. For more information on the required license key, contact the Support or Sales team. The timeline editing feature allows for video and audio inserts in a linear way.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Editing IPEdit Timelines in Multicam The users can create and edit more advanced timelines in IPEdit. For more information, refer to the IPEdit user manual. For this reason, you will be able to edit IPEdit timelines with the Remote Panel only if they include features supported by Multicam, that is to say: • One video track and two audio tracks.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 12.2 Creating Timelines In Multicam, the timelines have to be created from an existing playlist or copied from an existing timeline. After the transformation, the duration of the timeline cannot be changed. Note It is not allowed to insert growing clips in a timeline. 12.2.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 12.3 Copying Timelines 12.3.1 Overview Copying a timeline works exactly in the same way as copying a playlist. For this reason, this section will only provide an overview on the possible timeline copies. For more details on how to copy a timeline from the VGA and from the Remote Panel, refer to the section 11.11 ‘Copying Playlists’, on page 108.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 12.4.2 Controlling the Recorder In the Timeline Edit mode, operators work by default on the recorder: the jog dial and the lever control the recorder. Operators listen to all the timeline audio tracks. 12.4.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 show on which track(s) the Insert and Extend actions will be carried out. In other words, if video only is selected when users do an insert, only the video will be inserted. 12.5 Timeline Playout Mode 12.5.1 Accessing the Timeline Playout Mode When you load a timeline pressing the PLST key on the Remote Panel, you need to press PLST a second time to enter the Timeline playout mode.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Video Audio 1 Audio 2 Edit The user can press the D key to access the Timeline Edit mode, or press the PLST key. 12.6 Editing Operations The timeline editing operations on the remote require marking IN and OUT points on the recorder before performing the extend or insert actions.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Extend From OUT This editing action shifts the IN point of the timeline element which includes the Mark OUT to the defined Mark IN. The following schema shows an example with only the video track selected.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 12.6.2 Insert Overwrite Definition The Insert feature in Multicam consists of inserting new material within the timeline. The timeline is loaded on the recorder and the new clip to insert is loaded on the player.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 12.6.3 How to Add a Clip to a Timeline From the Remote Panel, you can add a clip at the end of a timeline created either with IPEdit or with Multicam. To add a clip to a timeline, proceed as follows: 1. Recall the requested timeline by selecting its page (SHIFT+Page+F_ key) and bank (SHIFT+F10) and the timeline position (F_ key). This becomes the current timeline. 2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 13. Operating on XNet Network 13.1 Introduction The XNet Network is set up in the EVS application. For more information, on how to set up the XNet Network and connect to the XNet network, refer to the section ‘XNet SDTI Network’ in the Multicam Configuration manual and to the XT Tech Ref Software manual. 13.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 The PREVIOUS and NEXT keys appear only when some machines are not visible on the current page. Local mode The local system is identified with the Local sign after the name of the system. The Local function (A) gives direct access to the Local mode and is highlighted when Local mode is activated.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D The names of the remote systems are now displayed after the Page and Bank information and in the Title bar of the Clip screen. Note It is possible from the VGA to connect back to the last machine connected by pressing ALT+. 13.4 Operations When the remote system is selected, the operation with remote clips or remote trains is similar to the operations on the local system. 13.4.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 13.4.2 How to Name a Remote Clip To name a remote clip, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Clip mode in the Network menu. 2. Select the Remote LSM in the list. 3. Go to the Clip screen on the VGA, all banks of remote system are now displayed. 4. Select the clip to name. 5. Type the desired name on the keyboard. 6. Press F1 to name the remote clip.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 13.4.4 How to Insert Remote Clips into a Playlist To insert remote clips into a playlist, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Remote LSM via the Network menu. 2. Select a remote clip in the banks. The corresponding F_ key lights red. 3. Press ENTER on the Remote. 4. Repeat the three first steps as many times as necessary until the last clip is entered.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 13.4.6 How to Create Local Clips with Remote Record Trains To create local clips with remote record trains, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Records mode in the Network menu. 2. Select the Remote LSM in the list. The LCD display returns to the normal mode 3. Press the RECORD key to select the Live mode. A two to three-second delay to Live has been defined to ensure safe operations. 4.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D • All cameras are delayed so that in Live mode all cameras are on the same timecode. • Recalling local clips will not be instantly available: the network copy of the remote cameras will occur before the clip can be recalled.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 14. Paint Mode 14.1 Introduction Note The Paint mode is a software option, which requires the license code 114 being installed. For more information on the required license key, contact the Support or Sales teams. The Paint mode is not available on EVS servers working with 10-bit codecs. The functionality of this software package can be operated using the tablet and the stylus, or a touch screen.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 14.2 Paint Mode Monitor Display This section presents the available functions on the Paint Mode monitor display. For more information, refer to the subsections below. Displayed letter Function C (clear) Clears screen. L Enables line mode («one-shot»). See also Section 14.3. C / c (circle) Selects large / small circle («one-shot»). See also Section 14.3.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Displayed Letter Function E Erases unwanted portion of graphic. See also Section 14.3. k / >k< Keyer off / on. See also Section 14.3. L Calls the Library module where drawing, logos, … can be saved. C Marks CUE OUT point on current clip. S Plays back the clip at slow motion speed. The speed of slow motion is predefined in the PGM Speed/Var max parameter in the Operational Setup menu (p.9.1 F3).
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 • Issue 11.01.D Define: This option allows you to change the size of a circle. Click on the Define menu and follow the instructions: o Set the centre of the circle o Set the radius You can then choose to save or not the new circle: • ESC: no circle is drawn. Ellipse Drawing (0) Select this menu to draw ellipses.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 area, and an Y level selection area. Select first the color you want to edit on the top of the screen, then select the U-V and Y values by moving the pen on the right location of each selection area. When the adjustment is made, move the pen to an empty zone of the screen. The CLEAR function is also available from the Remote Panel (SHIFT+B) No confirmation is required.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 15. Target Mode 15.1 Introduction Note The Target mode is a software option, which requires the license code 114 being installed. For more information on the required license key, contact the Support or Sales team. The Target mode is not available on EVS servers working with 10-bit codecs.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 15.2 Creating a Target Track Begin by selecting all the appropriate types of tracking object, their size, color, etc. 15.2.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 15.2.3 How to Highlight Video Material To highlight video material, proceed as follows: 1. Select the material that you wish to highlight (this may be a clip, or simply a cued replay). 2. Position the material on the field corresponding to the target start point and place the pen on the tablet. At this point the tracking object will appear on the screen.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 15.3 Target Mode Monitor Display 166 Displayed Letter Function T Selects the darkness of the background (8 choices). S Selects the size of the circle (8 choices) . E Selects the border thickness (8 choices). C Selects the border color (8 choices). Indicates a keyframe has been marked on current field. E Erases currently displayed keyframe. R Erases all keyframes in the current clip.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Displayed Letter Function M Allows you to mark a keyframe directly from the touch screen or from the tablet. If this option is active, touching a point on the screen automatically creates the keyframe. This option becomes inactive after each keyframe creation. C Marks CUE OUT point on current field. S Starts slow-motion (preset in Prg Spd). P Plays back the current clip.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 In the Static Zoom mode, at the bottom left of the screen, a “P” appears on the OSD to define the position of the static zoom. Just click on the P and move the cursor to indicate where the static zoom should be. Keyframe Information Display On the OSD, a second line is added to indicate the number of keyframes marked and the position of the current keyframe.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 16. Offside Line Mode 16.1 Introduction 16.1.1 Definition and License Code Note The internal Offside Line mode is a software option, which requires the license code 114 being installed. For more information on the required license key, contact the Support or Sales teams. The internal Offside Line mode is not available on EVS servers working with 10bit codecs.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 16.1.4 Overview on the Offside Line Commands Main Menu The offside line menu displays as follows and the Mark key is blinking: SHIFT TRANSP SIDE OSD REDO QUIT UNDO The following table summarizes the various available commands: OSD Command Meaning SHIFT/TILT (A) Moves the line horizontally (Shift) or around its pivot point (tilt). SIDE (B) Changes the shaded area from side.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 16.2 How to Mark an Offside Line To mark an offside line on a clip or record train, proceed as follows: 1. Load the clip or train on the PGM1 and jog to the position where the offside line should be marked. 2. Press SHIFT+D to access the offside line menu: TRANSP SHIFT SIDE OSD REDO QUIT UNDO The SHIFT function is active by default. 3.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 16.3 How to Edit an Offside Line Once the offside line has already been created, you can still load the sequence and edit it. To edit an existing offside sequence, proceed as follows: 1. In the Offside Line mode, press Last Cue until you reach the cue corresponding to the requested offside sequence. The following menu is displayed on the Remote Panel: EDIT SIDE OSD QUIT UNDO 2. Press the A key (Edit).
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 16.5 Cue Points Related to Offside Sequence When an offside sequence is created, a cue point is automatically defined on two positions: • The position where the offside line is defined. • The position corresponding to the preroll before the outside sequence. When the offside mode is active, the user can press Last Cue to find back one of these cues related to the offside sequences.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 17. Split Screen Mode The Split Screen mode, which is a software option, allows a simple split screen effect on PGM 1. This mode operates very similarly to the 2PGM mode, except that the two outputs are now left and right parts of the screen (vertical split screen) or top and bottom part of the screen (horizontal split screen) or mixed together on the entire screen (Split Mix mode).
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D Command Description V SPLIT / H SPLIT Toggles between horizontal and vertical Split screen menus SWAP To swap sources from both sides SYNC To synchronize the selected PGM with the other one. Press this button and select the PGM to use as a reference. Press the LEFT key to take control of the left side of the screen, and recall the desired clip for this side.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 17.1.2 Horizontal Split PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: H Split Top *PGM2* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC PostRoll Sw to IN Search Pref Clips: LOCAL Records: LOCAL Swap Bottom Sync T & B SHIFT Press the SHIFT key (D) to switch between normal and special commands. All commands are similar to the Horizontal Split Screen commands.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 17.1.3 Split MIX PGM1 CAM A Aud.Met. P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg: SplitMix Left *PGM2* CAM B PgmSpd Sort->TC PostRoll Sw to IN Pref Search Clips: LOCAL Records: LOCAL Swap Right Sync L & R 050-050% This mode works similar to the H and V Split modes, except that there is no position adjustment since both pictures are shown full frame.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 18. Hypermotion Mode 18.1 Introduction 18.1.1 Definition The Hypermotion mode allows the server to control a hypermotion camera. Such cameras record images at a frame rate much higher than standard cameras. They record a buffer of images in an internal memory. This buffer can then be ingested into an EVS server via the standard SDI connection.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 18.2 Menus 18.2.1 Accessing and Leaving the Hypermotion Mode To access the hypermotion menu, press SHIFT+D (HyperMo) in your Remote perational menu. To leave the hypermotion menu or switch to the PGM control, press again SHIFT+D in the operational menu. Note In hypermotion+LSM mode, the D’ key displays LSM Mode. 18.2.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 o • Whenever the Last Cue button is pressed again, the speed is increased starting from the last speed used until the maximum speed is reached. The Last Cue parameter can be set to an individual speed (the available values depends on the camera model). Note • When Cues is set to Off, the cam key is displayed in black and the Mark button is inactive.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 18.3 Controlling the Hypermotion Camera from the Remote 18.3.1 Introduction This section presents the various commands you can use on the remote panel to control the hypermotion camera. The corresponding command on the hypermotion camera is mentioned when available. The standard behavior, applicable to all cameras (Photron, Vision Research and NAC) is first explained.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Last Cue This key corresponds to the ‘search’ command on hypermotion cameras. If cue points have been defined, press Last Cue to go to the previous cue point of the current memory block. Note If no cue points have been defined, the Last Cue button behavior depends on the camera model. RECORD This key corresponds to the ‘ARM’ or ‘REC’ commands on hypermotion cameras.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D CLEAR Note The CLEAR button is only active on some cameras. Press the CLEAR key to clear the recorded material on a block. It can be used in the following ways: • To clear the record on a given block that is not in PLAY mode, press CLEAR and the CAM key corresponding to the requested block. • To clear the record on a block when the block is in PLAY mode, press CLEAR.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 18.3.4 Managing Cue Points When the controller controls the camera, press Mark to define and set up to 255 cue points. You can add the cue points on the current block in record mode. Press the Last Cue key to call back the cue points. As cue points are managed by block, select first the requested block to be able to recall the cue points defined in this block.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Color CAM Key Block Symbol Memory Block Status Steady white Block 1 * Steady green Block 1  or ** Blinking green Block 1  Block in PLAY Steady red Block 1  Block in REC Steady green Block 1 Locked block Blinking green Block 1 Locked block Empty block Recorded block * Empty transparent square. ** White square for the NAC Camera Hi-Motion I only.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 18.4.3 Working with Single-Block Memory The general recording and playback process when controlling the camera using a singleblock memory is the following: 1. Start the recording on the camera by pressing RECORD on the remote controlling the hypermotion camera. 2. During the recording, you can set cue points (up to 255) on the recorded material by pressing Mark. 3.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Example The following steps provide an example for a typical use of the LSM remote commands with a hypermotion camera (valid only for cameras that use the CLEAR command): 1. Initially, the blocks are recorded or empty Block 1 2.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 18.5 Specific Camera Features Note The following topics describe the differences and variations of several camera models against the standard features described previoulsy in this chapter. 18.5.1 NAC Camera Hi-Motion I Application Start At application start, this camera is in ARM mode and the recording starts on the first memory block.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D o The CAM key selecting a recorded block while another is recording or playing stops the current play or record action and loads the block last frame frame (first selection) or the last displayed frame (further selections). o The CAM key selecting an empty block stops the current play or record action and displays the live flow.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 18.5.2 NAC Camera Hi-Motion II Application Start At application start, this camera is in ARM mode and the recording starts on the first memory block. Configuration Parameter Values • Port = RS422 • Protocol = Sony 9-PIN • The PGMSpeed parameter value 1000 is available.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D • If the Last Cue command refers to a TC that does not exist anymore, the player remains on the current frame. • Cue points can be marked across several blocks but the recall is limited to the currently selected block. Example: • o While recording on memory block 1, mark cue points 1, 2, and 3 on memory block 1. o Press TAKE to start recording on block 2 and mark cue points 1, 2, and 3.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Cue points management • When a new ARM/REC command is issued on a block, all its cue points are cleared. • If the Last Cue command cannot access the desired TC-pre-roll, the player remains on the current cue point. • If the Last Cue command refers to a TC that does not exist anymore, the player jumps to the beginning of the current memory block.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D • If the Last Cue command refers to a TC that does not exist anymore, the key beeps but the OSD still displays the number of the cue that you wanted to go to. • Cue points can be marked across several blocks but the recall is limited to the currently selected block. Example: o While recording on memory block 1, mark cue points 1, 2, and 3 on memory block 1.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Cue points management • NOTE: the cue points are only operational when all memory blocks have been recorded once. • When a new ARM/REC command is issued on a block, all its cue points are cleared. • If the Last Cue command cannot access the desired TC-pre-roll, the player remains on the current cue point.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Issue 11.01.D 19. Sony, XtenDD35, Odetics & VDCP Protocols 19.1 Protocol Overview These protocols allow the server to be controlled by external devices. Sony BVW75 Protocol This protocol allows the server to be seen as a VTR by the controlling device. On a playback channel, all usual transport commands (play, PlayVar, pause, goto timecode, pause, stop, etc…) are supported.
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Issue 11.01.D Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 the play channel is already in E2E mode, it will switch to the next record channel available (ABC…A…). This is for example useful with a BVE edit controller to allow the editor to select the record train he wants to work with. Louth VDCP Protocol This protocol is a more complex protocol mainly used by automation systems but also by Sony switchers.
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Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual Issue 11.01.D EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 Glossary HANC LTC Horizontal Ancillary timecode LTC as defined in the XMPTE 259M and RP188 standards. HANC VITC Horizontal Ancillary timecode VITC as defined in the XMPTE 259M and RP188 standards. LTC Longitudinal (or Linear) timecode (LTC) is a timing signal that is part of an audio tape recording. It is recorded on a track that runs lengthwise along the tape, which is why it is called longitudinal.
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Issue 11.01.D 198 Multicam - Version 11.01 – Operating Manual EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – November 2012 (or non-protected clip) action. These clips are however write-protected: they will never be automatically deleted by the record train. VITC Vertical interval timecode (VITC) is a timing signal that is part of a video recording. It is recorded in the vertical blanking intervals between successive picture frames, hence the "vertical interval.
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