Configuration Manual Version 11.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Copyright EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A.– Copyright © 2011-2012. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is accurate, up-to-date and reliable, EVS Broadcast Equipment cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this publication.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers 1 1.2. Introduction to the Manual 3 1.3. Starting the EVS Server 4 1.4. Accessing the Web-Based Interface 4 2. MULTICAM SETUP 6 2.1. Overview of User Interfaces 2.1.1. Overview on the Setup Areas 2.1.2. Navigability and Commands 2.2. Configuration Lines 2.2.1. Chapter Contents 2.2.2. Launching a Configuration 2.2.3. Editing a Configuration 2.2.4.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.1.5. Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus of the Remote Panel 49 3.2. Server Tab 3.2.1. Overview 3.2.2. Video and Reference 3.2.3. Phase Definition Settings 3.2.4. Interpolation Settings 3.2.5. PC LAN Settings 3.3. Channels Tab 3.3.1. Overview 3.3.2. Channels 3.3.3. Supported Configurations 3.3.4. Audio 3.3.5. Timecode and Data Insertion 67 67 69 87 111 128 3.4. Network Tab 3.4.1. Overview 3.4.2. SDTI Settings 3.4.3.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers New Configuration Module The Multicam Setup application is used for configuration and maintenance operations on EVS video servers. It is also used to select which application to run, since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various dedicated applications (Video Server, Slow Motion, …).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 • Issue 11.00.C a configuration section for each configuration line. It is presented in seven tabs which easily give access to all configuration parameters: Simplification of the User Interface The user interface has been simplified thanks to: • the separation of basic and advanced parameters The most commonly used parameters are displayed in a basic mode while more specific parameters are hidden, and can be displayed when you toggle to the advanced mode.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual • The Remote Control panel now includes: ◦ a technical setup menu that gives access to the most commonly used technical settings. ◦ an operational setup menu that only provides operational settings. The following table gives an overview on the features available in each user interface: EVS Server Configuration Setup Window Server-Based Application web-based interface Remote Panel 1.2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Configuration Manual Structure The Server Configuration manual is organized in two sections: • • 1.3. A section dedicated to the Multicam Setup window that mainly features: ◦ the configurations lines and their management ◦ the functions related to server administration and maintenance.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Procedure To be able to open the web-based interface in a browser, you need to know the IP address of the PC LAN of the EVS server. For more information, see section "Setting the Server LAN PC Address" on page 24. In your browser, enter the following URL: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/cfgweb/ where the crosses correspond to the PC LAN IP address of the EVS server you want to access. 1.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 2. Multicam Setup 2.1. Overview of User Interfaces 2.1.1. Overview on the Setup Areas General Description The Multicam Setup window is the window that opens first when the Multicam Setup application is launched. It is displayed when the EVS server is started but does not run a given configuration yet. The Multicam Setup window allows users to: • • • view and manage the various configuration lines.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the web-based interface: Description of the Areas The table below describes the various parts of Multicam Setup window: 7 # Name of area Description 1. Title bar The title bar displays the following information: • Multicam version • server facility name (if any) • chassis type • server serial number 2.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual # Name of area Description • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2. Multicam Setup Import/export configuration lines Assign server facility name Import/export keyword files Export log files Options code management Hardware check Raid Configuration Set LAN PC address Set date and time Clear video disks Touch screen calibration Default to VGA Reboot Enable password for technical settings 4.
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XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Tools Menu Command description Command key Selecting a tool command Pressing the shortcut key (between brackets in the command name) Calling a tool command ENTER on the selected command In the Web-Based Interface Note To be sure that changes have been taken into account in the web-based interface, refresh regularly the page by clicking the Refresh button status bar.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 2.2. Configuration Lines 2.2.1. Chapter Contents Issue 11.00.C The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the feature described is available from the web-based interface and/or from the server-based interface.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 2.2.2. Launching a Configuration Introduction When the EVS server has initialized, the Multicam Setup window stays open, by default, until the operator selects the requested configuration line and launches it. How to Manually Launch a Configuration In the Server-Based Application To start a configuration in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 2.2.3. Issue 11.00.C Editing a Configuration How to Edit a Configuration Introduction When the operator hits a key on the keyboard connected to the EVS server (within five seconds if the automatic launch of a configuration is active), the Multicam Setup window stays open, and the operator can select and enter the selected configuration to edit it. 16 configurations lines are available on an EVS server.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 2.2.4. Renaming Configuration Lines Introduction When the EVS server is delivered, default names are assigned to the configuration lines. You can change them as explained below. In the Server-Based Application To rename the configuration line in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted. 2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press P to call the Export Configuration Lines command. The Export Configuration Lines window opens: ◦ The left pane allows the selection of the configuration lines to be exported ◦ The right pane allows the selection of the location where the export folder will be created on the USB key. 2.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 2. Click Export next to the configuration line you want to export. 3. In the File Download dialog box, click Save. 4. Select the location where you will save the export configuration file (.lin file) and, if requested, change the file name. 5. Click Save. The export file is saved at the requested location. If you want to export several configuration lines, repeat this operation for all requested configuration lines.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C 2. The Import Configuration Lines window opens: ◦ The left pane allows the selection of the folder containing the configuration files to be imported. ◦ The right pane allows the selection of the configuration lines to be imported onto the EVS server. 3. On the left pane, use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the folder that contains the configuration file you want to import.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual The Import configuration line window opens. 2. Click Select next to the top field and select the configuration file you want to import. 3. Tick the configuration line to be replaced on the EVS server. 4. Click Import. The configuration line is imported with its original name onto the selected configuration line on the EVS server. 2.2.6.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 2.2.7. Issue 11.00.C Copying, Pasting and Deleting Configuration Lines How to Copy/Paste Configuration Lines In the Server-Based Application Warning Note that copying a line onto another position will erase the configuration on the selected position. To copy and paste a configuration line in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual In the Web-Based Interface To delete a configuration line in the web-based interface, click the Delete icon the configuration line you want to delete. next to The configuration line is directly deleted. 2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 2.3. Server Parameters 2.3.1. Chapter Contents Issue 11.00.C The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the described features are available from the web-based interface and/or from the server-based interface. 2.3.2.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual In the Server-Based Application To assign a server facility name in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press F to call the Assign server facility name command. A dialog box opens: 2. Type the server facility name and press ENTER. The facility name is directly assigned and displayed in the Title bar, as well as on the OSD.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 • • Issue 11.00.C The password is required to apply changes to configuration parameters in the serverbased application and in the web-based interface. On the Remote Panel, the Technical Setup menu is not available. How to Activate a Password on the EVS Server To activate a password on the EVS server, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press W to call the Enable password command. A warning message opens. 2. Read the warning message carefully.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual How to Deactivate the Password on the EVS Server Once the password protection is active, it can only be deactivated from the server-based application as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press W to call the Enable password command. A message opens to warn you that you are about to remove the password protection: 2. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select 'Yes' and press ENTER 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C How to Set the LAN PC To set up the LAN PC on the EVS server, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press L to call the Set LAN PC address command. The following window opens: 2. In this window, type the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Use the TAB key to move from one field to the other. 3. Press ENTER to validate the definition of the LAN PC settings.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual How to Set the System Date and Time To set up the system date and time from the Multicam Setup window, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press T to call the System date and time command. The following window opens: 2. In this window, type: ◦ the date in the DD/MM/YYYY format ◦ the time in the hh:mm:ss format (24-hour display) using TAB to move from one field to the other. 3. Press ENTER to apply the changes to the system date and time.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 2.3.7. Issue 11.00.C Configuring Server Raids Introduction When the EVS server is started, the server raids are automatically detected, and built based on the default settings described in the 'Default Raid Configuration' section below. You can view the default raid configuration and modify it from the Raid Configuration window. This window is only available in the server-based application.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Requested Raid Configuration Overview In the Requested Raid Configuration, you can modify the following parameters in the default raid configuration: • • • Use of internal and/or external storage. Use of spare disks. Number of raids to be used. To modify one of these parameters, press TAB to select the requested field, and SPACE BAR to select the requested value, or type the requested value.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C 2.4. Licenses and Maintenance 2.4.1. Overview on Options Codes Management Introduction To run a software application and/or specific software options, not only the software itself is required but also a license key (called 'license code' in Multicam), which is unique for every option on every system. This license keys can be temporary, be valid only until a defined deadline for demonstration purposes, or be permanent with no time limit.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 2.4.2. Options Codes Management Window In the Server-Based Application The window features three areas which contain the information mentioned below: 2. Multicam Setup Area Description Upper area List of key settings related to the EVS server: • System ID: ID code of the hardware key, necessary for license code calculation. • Serial number: Serial number of the mainframe, also written on the back plate of the mainframe.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C In the Web-Based Interface The window features two areas which contain the information mentioned below: 31 Area Description Central area All codes available for the given server chassis for which a license key has been granted and is still valid. Next to each code name, the code number is mentioned. Lower area Area where you can enter new license codes manually or upload a license code file. 2.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 2.4.3. Entering and Removing License Codes Introduction When you request new license codes to activate one or more features, you can receive the license keys from EVS in the form of: • • a xxxxx.COD file (xxxxx = serial number of the server for which this file has been calculated). You need to apply this file to the EVS server from the Option codes management window. a license code that you can type in the Option codes management window.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C How to Enter License Codes with a Key Number In the Server-Based Application To enter a new license code delivered via a key number, proceed as follows: 1. From the Multicam Setup window, press O to open the Options codes management window. 2. Type the code you have received. It will automatically be typed in the Validation Code field: 3. Press ENTER.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 2.5. Server Maintenance 2.5.1. Chapter Contents The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the described features available from the web-based interface and/or from the server-based interface. 2.5.2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Process The hardware check runs the same steps and checks as the server boot process : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. MTPC check H3X check Video Codec check Quad booting GigE download Disk check Data loading After you have launched the hardware check by pressing H in the Multicam Setup window, the system automatically starts the test process. One after the other, the various steps are displayed in the BOOT.H3X window.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Exit When exiting the Multicam application, a warning will appear to remind the operator that one disk was disconnected, and invite him to perform a hardware check to repair the video raid. This is displayed even if a spare disk is available: • if the faulty disk is a spare disk: "Warning: a spare disk has been disconnected. At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Rebuild Process Introduction The XT3 server is capable of performing a rebuild process of the RAID. This process can happen either while the Multicam application is not running (offline process – rebuild is faster) or while the Multicam application is running (online process – rebuild is slower).
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 2.5.4. Clearing Video Disks Introduction This function is used to delete all media from the RAID disk array. This will permanently delete all video and audio data, including protected clip and record trains. Procedure To clear video disks, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press C to call the Clearing Video Disks command. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Confirm the deletion with ENTER or cancel with ESC.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C 3. If several keyword files are stored on the USB key, press SPACEBAR until the requested file is selected on the left field. 4. Press ENTER to import the keyword file from the USB key to the EVS server. 5. Press OK to close the message box that appears when the keyword file has been imported. 6. Remove the USB key. How to Export a Keyword File To import a keyword file, proceed as follows: 1.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3. Multicam Configuration 3.1. Overview on User Interfaces 3.1.1. Introduction Preliminary Remarks Configuration as Initial Step Prior to using Multicam, the operator should set all necessary parameters in the Multicam Configuration window. If clips are stored with certain parameters and the operator wishes to change the parameter values afterwards, those clips and playlists will not change.
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XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.1.2. Overview on the Multicam Configuration Window Introduction In the server-based and web-based interfaces, all server settings related to each configuration file are now grouped in a single window: the Multicam Configuration window. When the server is not running a given configuration, the Multicam Configuration window allows you to define any of the configurations available in the Multicam Setup window.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Display Mode The settings in the Multicam Configuration window have been categorized as basic or advanced settings depending on whether they are commonly used or not. Two display modes are consequently available: • • Basic mode Advanced mode Selecting the basic mode will hide settings on some pages, or completely hide other pages. To change the display mode in the server-based application, press F3.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Web-Based User Interface The following screenshot presents the 1st tab of the Multicam Configuration window in the web-based interface, shown in advanced mode: • • • The top line displays the name of the selected configuration, and specifies whether the configuration has been launched (running) or not (not running). The selected tab is displayed in a lighter gray color. The Display mode (basic or advanced) is specified on the top line. 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.1.3. Issue 11.00.C Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window In the Server-Based Application Navigation Commands The following table presents the commands to navigate in the Multicam Configuration window: Command description Command key Selecting a given tab CTRL + tab number Moving from one tab to the other (when the tab is selected, i.e.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Command description Command key Resetting all values of all settings in all tabs for the selected configuration SHIFT+F5 Applying changes ALT+A Leaving without applying changes ESC, ENTER Enabling Values in a List Some settings allow you to enable values in a list of displayed values. This is, for example, the case with the selection of pages (receive pages, protect pages) in the Operation tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C In Server- and Web-Based Interfaces Display and Checks of Modified Values Once modified, the field values are displayed in blue color as long as the changes have not been applied. No check on inconsistent or incompatible field values are performed at that stage. When you apply the changes, the following occurs: • • • The values you have modified are checked. If setting values are inconsistent, you will get an error message at that stage.
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EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Accessing the Operational Setup Menu To access the Operational Setup menu, proceed as follows: 1. If you are in Playlist mode, press RECORD first to exit this mode. 2. Press SHIFT + MENU to go to the Main menu: 3. Select Setup by pressing SHIFT + D to enter the Operational Setup menu. The Operational Setup menu is divided in sections and subsections, named by x.y where x is the section number, and y the subsection number. 3.1.5.
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EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.2. Server Tab 3.2.1. Overview Issue 11.00.C Server Tab The Server tab consists of a single page in the basic or advanced mode in the serverbased application. It covers the settings related to video codecs and standards, time reference, phase definition, interpolation activation, and PC LAN. Settings List The table below presents the settings of the Server tab.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Setting Name Basic Technical Setup P1 PC LAN group 3.2.2. Advanced IP Address X X Subnet Mask X X Default Gateway X X Video and Reference Video and Reference Settings Introduction The Video and Reference settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (1st page) and web-based interface. These settings are not available in the Technical Setup menu of the Remote Panel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Resolution Description Vertical resolution used (number of white-to-black and blackto-white transitions that can be seen from the top to the bottom of the picture) (pixel + type). Both field rate and resolution correspond to the video standard. With an XT3 server, SD and HD video standards can be available if the relevant license codes are activated.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Horizontal Res. (HD) Description Number of white-to-black and black-to-white transitions that can be seen from the left to the right of the picture (pixels). The setting value depends on the selected video standard. Values For detailed information on horizontal resolution for each video standard and codec, see section "Codec-Related Information" on page 56.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Codec Availability Codec Availability Depending on License Codes The following table presents the codec availability for XT3 server depending on the license code.
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XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual AVID DNxHD AVID DNxHD 120 Mbps 185 Mbps Bitrate (Mbps) 1-120 121-185 Default bitrate 120 Horizontal Resolution 1920 Codec AVID DNxHD (10-bit) Apple ProRes 422 LT Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10-bit) 121-185 85 120 185 185 185 185 85 120 185 185 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 185 Mbps Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 1080i/1080p (59.
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XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual AVID DNxHD AVID DNxHD 120 Mbps 185 Mbps Bitrate (Mbps) 1-120 121-185 Default bitrate 120 Horizontal Resolution 1280 Codec AVID DNxHD (10-bit) Apple ProRes 422 LT Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10-bit) 121-185 85 120 185 185 185 185 85 120 185 185 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 185 Mbps Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p (59.
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XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.2.3. Phase Definition Settings Introduction The Phase Definition settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (1st page) and web-based interface in the advanced mode. The Phase Definition settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server-based application shown below: SD (Standard Definition) Description Allows adjusting the digital main phase of the mainframe for the standard definition.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C HD to SD SDI / SD SDI to HD Description Allows adjusting the secondary phase of the mainframe, that is to say the relative phase of the: • HD SDI outputs compared to the phase of the SD SDI outputs with a 'Blackburst' genlock. • SD SDI outputs compared to the phase of the HD SDI outputs with a 'Tri-Sync' genlock. This setting only applies to HD resolutions. See "Video and Reference Settings" on page 52 for more information on genlock type.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.2.4. Interpolation Settings Introduction The Interpolation settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (1st page) and web-based interface in the advanced mode. The Interpolation settings are highlighted in the screenshot of the server-based application shown below: General Description The interpolation process aims at reducing the vertical jitter of the pictures that is present during slow-motion replays.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Four Lines 3.2.5. Description Enables or disables the four-line interpolation process. Values • • No (default) Yes PC LAN Settings Introduction The PC LAN settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (1st page) and web-based interface in the advanced mode.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Subnet Mask Description Range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the MTPC board connection. Default Gateway Description 3. Multicam Configuration IP address of the router on the network that the MTPC board can use as an access point to external networks.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.3. Channels Tab 3.3.1. Overview Issue 11.00.C Channels Tab The Channels tab consists of maximum nine pages in the advanced mode in the serverbased application, and two pages in the basic mode. The Channels tab includes the settings related to video and audio channels, type and configuration of recorders, audio format and audio-video synchronization parameter. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Channels tab.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Advanced Technical Setup Sec. ctrl X X Mode X X OSD X Setting Name Basic Basic Advanced Technical Setup P2 P2 T2.7 Audio connectors X X X Number of tracks X X X Audio full scale X X Ancillary mode X X Sample rate conv. X X P2 P2 T2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Advanced Technical Setup X X P8 T2.13 Decoding X X Encoding X X Custom 1 / 2 X SD OUT Encoding X Parameter Name Basic Primary TC SMPTE 334M packets management settings Timecode insertion settings 3.3.2. — — P9 IN Loop settings X SD OUT settings X HD OUT settings X — Channels Base Settings Introduction The base settings allow defining the main characteristics of a configuration as regards play and record channels.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual The following screenshot presents the page 1 of the Channels tab, where the base settings are available in the server-based application, and highlights the base settings field group: Inputs Description Number of logical record channels in the given configuration. The partition of the disk storage between these channels, and the advanced audio settings are automatically adapted to the number of record channels.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Base Config. Description Mode the EVS server is working in. The base configurations available depend on the server type, and on the valid license codes. Values • • • • • • Default value 71 Multicam LSM : mode where the EVS server is controlled by the Remote Control Panel or from Multicam. Replay-Only LSM : restricted Multicam LSM mode without playlist management, split audio, nor support of hypermotion cameras.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual SLSM Rec Description Activates the slow motion recording, and allows defining the type of SLSM recorder that is connected to the EVS server. This parameter is available with the license code 110. Values In SD: • None • Single SD SLSM 3x Alt. Parity • Single SD SLSM 3x Ident. Parity • Double SD SLSM 3x Alt. Parity • Double SD SLSM 3x Ident. Parity In HD: • None • Single HD SLSM 2x Alt. Parity • Single HD SLSM 3x Alt. Parity • Double HD SLSM 2x Alt.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C 3G/Dual Description Defines the interface the EVS server will use with the 3D or 1080p standards: • The Dual Link interface consists of a pair of HD-SDI serial links and provides a bitrate of 2.970 Gbit/s. • The 3G-SDI interface consists of a single serial link that provides 2.970 Gbit/s. Values The possible values are: • ‘No’: available in all cases.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual The following screenshot presents the page 1 of the Channels tab, where the port settings are available in the server-based application, and highlights the port settings field group: RS422 #1 - #6 Description Specifies what type of device/controller is connected to each RS422 port of the EVS server. Values The following values can be available if the required license codes are active: • 'EVS Remote' for LSM Remote Panel (code between 103 and 109).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Channels and Control Settings Introduction The Channel and Control settings mainly allow specifying which controllers (main and possibly secondary) have the hand on which play or record channels. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Channels tab, in the advanced display mode on page 1 on the server- and web-based interfaces. in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T2.3 to T2.6).
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Main ctrl (Main Controller) Description Name of the main device/controller allowed to control the given play or record channel. Values For a controller to be available in the list of values, it must first be assigned to an RS422 port in the port settings. In addition, rules specific to each controller apply to the assignment of the controller (used alone or in combinations with other controllers) to play or/and record channels.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C OSD Description Specifies which device (main or secondary controller) will manage the OSD display characters in parallel mode. Values Two values are possible: • Main: The OSD display is managed by the main controller. • Sec.: The OSD display is managed by the secondary controller.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 Odetics F&K VDCP F&K LinX 1 PGM 2 PGM 2 > 2 PGM 1 REC 1 > 1 REC 1 PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + Several REC 1. Every recorder 2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Remote IPDP AVSP Issue 11.00.C VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 Odetics F&K VDCP F&K LinX Main Controller 1 PGM 2 2 PGM > 2 PGM 1 PGM + 1 REC1 1 REC > 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC1 Several PGM + Several REC1 Secondary Controller 1 PGM 2 PGM > 2 PGM 1 PGM + 1 REC1 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC1 Several PGM + Several REC1 1. The recorder cannot be controlled by a secondary controller in exclusive mode.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 Odetics F&K VDCP F&K LinX 1 PGM 2 PGM > 2 PGM 1 REC 1 > 1 REC 1 PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + Several REC 1. Only with EditRec. Rules for Controller Combinations Exclusive mode - Play Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on play channels.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Exclusive mode - REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on record channels.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Secondary > Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35 LinX Primary v LinX - Odetics F&K - VDCP F&K - Odetics F&K VDCP F&K - Parallel mode - REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on record channels.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C The following screenshot presents page 7 of the Channels tab, where the Recorder settings are available in the server-based application, and highlights the Channel and Control settings area: Loop Recording Description Enables/disables the endless loop recording of all record channels of the EVS server. Values Yes (default) / No In LSM configurations, the value is forced to 'Yes'.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Rec Auto Start Availability This setting is displayed when a Spotbox or Server configuration is running. Description Automatic start of the record channels after the EVS server has initialized. Values Yes (default) / No IN1 XX% Loop Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot (ALT+Q from the operational windows) to be taken into account.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Conditions The Mix on one channel feature is available in the following conditions: • • • with a valid license code 31 with V3X codec modules with a sufficient bandwidth (275 MBytes/sec) New Supported Modes 1 PGM Mode In a single PGM mode, users working in a Spotbox configuration with IPDirector no longer need to use two channels in PGM/PRV mode to play back a playlist with effects.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Mix on One Channel Settings Introduction The Mix on One Channel settings allow specifying whether the secondary link of the codec module (J3) of the play channel will be used to provide mixing with a single codec module. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Channels tab, in the advanced display mode: ◦ on page 5, 6 or 7 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface.
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XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Depending on the mode and on the chassis, the number of record and play channels that can be operated may vary. The following table shows the minimum and maximum number of channels that can be operated in both modes: 6U 4U LSM Spotbox LSM Spotbox Max. # channels 8 8 7 7 Min. # REC 1 0 1 0 Max. # REC 6 6 6 6 Min. # PLAY 1 0 1 0 Max.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C • The primary links mentioned in the tables of this section correspond to the upper connectors of a codec module. ◦ J8 for IN connectors ◦ J7 for OUT connectors (J6 is also equivalent to J7) • The secondary links correspond to the middle connectors of a codec module: ◦ J5 for IN connectors ◦ J3 for OUT connectors Channel Assignment in 2R/CM Configurations The 2R/CM configurations should be cabled in the following sequence: 1.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Clip and Record Train Compatibility on XT3 Servers • • Clips are compatible across all Multicam configurations including Super LSM. Record trains are also compatible as long as the number of record channels (cameras) is not increased in LSM mode. Example ◦ SuperLSM ® 2CAM (Fx): Record trains are lost. ◦ 4CAM (Fx) ® 3CAM (Cut): Record trains are kept.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4 Prim. Link #REC #PLAY Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link 0 3 PLAY1 MIX1 PLAY2 MIX2 PLAY3 MIX3 1 3 PLAY1 MIX1 PLAY2 MIX2 PLAY3 MIX3 REC1 0 4 PLAY1 MIX1 PLAY2 MIX2 PLAY3 MIX3 PLAY4 Sec.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Example: 4REC + 2PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a standard 4REC 2PLAY configuration need to be cabled as shown below: 93 3.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual SD/HD 2R/CM Configurations Introduction The 2R/CM1 configurations make use of the secondary link of the codec module of a record channel as an independent recorder. See also the section "Channel Assignment in 2R/CM Configurations" on page 89. XT3 4U Servers Available Configurations The table below shows the available 2R/CM SD/HD configurations with a XT3 4U server, and how the BNC connectors should be cabled. IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4 Prim.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C XT3 6U Servers Available Configurations The table below shows the available 2R/CM SD/HD configurations with a XT3 6U server, and how the BNC connectors should be cabled. IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link #REC #PLAY Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link 6 1 PLAY1 MIX1 REC5 5 2 PLAY1 MIX1 PLAY2 6 2 PLAY1 MIX1 4 3 PLAY1 5 3 3 Sec. Link Sec.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual SLSM Configurations Introduction This section details the available 2 phase and 3 phase SLSM configurations in SD/HD on XT3servers. In SLSM 2 Phase configurations, one SLSM recorder accounts for one logical channel, but corresponds to two physical channels. In SLSM 3 Phase configurations, one SLSM recorder accounts for one logical channel, but corresponds to three physical channels.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Example: 1SLSM 2PH + 2PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1SLSM 2PH + 2 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: Available SLSM 3x Configurations The table below shows the available SLSM 3 Phase configurations in SD/HD with a XT3 4U server, and how the BNC connectors should be cabled: IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 Prim. Link Prim.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual IN6/OUT1 #REC SLSM 2x #REC #PLAY 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 1 4 0 2 2 3 Prim. Link IN5/OUT2 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN4/OUT3 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN3/OUT4 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN2/OUT5 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN1/OUT6 Sec. Link Prim.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Example: 2 SLSM 2x + 1 REC + 1 PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 2SLSM 2PH + 1REC + 1PLAY MIX need to be cabled as shown below: Available SLSM 3x Configurations The table below shows the available SLSM 3 Phase configurations in SD/HD with a XT3 6U server, and how the BNC connectors should be cabled: IN6/OUT1 #REC SLSM 3x #REC #PLAY 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 4 0 2 0 1 Prim.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Example: 1SLSM 3x + 2REC + 1PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1SLSM 3PH + 2REC + 1PLAY MIX need to be cabled as shown below: SLSM 2R/CM Configurations Introduction The 2R/CM1 configurations make use of the secondary link of the codec module of a record channel as an independent recorder. See "Channel Assignment in 2R/CM Configurations" on page 89.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Available 2R/CM SLSM 3x Configurations The table below shows the possible combinations of SLSM 3 Phase and 2R/CM in SD/HD configurations with a XT3 4U server, and how the BNC connectors should be cabled: IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4 #REC SLSM 3x #REC #PLAY Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Example: 3 SLSM 2x + 2 PLAY MIX The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 3SLSM 2PH + 2 PLAY MIX in 2R/CM mode need to be cabled as shown below: Available 2R/CM SLSM 3x Configurations The table below shows the possible combinations of SLSM 3 Phase and 2R/CM in SD/HD configurations with a XT3 6Userver, and how the BNC connectors should be cabled: IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 Prim.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C General Principles on 3D and 1080p Configurations Introduction The 3D and 1080p configurations can be used on EVS video servers, which are fitted with V3X boards, using one of the following connection interfaces: • • Dual Link interface, that is to say two connections (on a record or play channel) seen by the EVS server as one logical channel. 3G interface, that is to say a single connection that corresponds to the logical channel.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual XT3 4U Servers Available Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with standard cameras on a XT3 4U server. They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board. IN4/OUT1 Prim. Link IN3/OUT2 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN2/OUT3 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN1/OUT4 Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 #REC #PLAY 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 0 105 Issue 11.00.C IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link REC REC 1A 1B Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link Sec. Link 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 Sec.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link #REC #PLAY Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C 3D/1080p SLSM Configurations Assignment Principles The combination of 3D or 1080p standards and SLSM configurations associates the individual rules for connector assignments on the rear panel: • For 3D or 1080p in Dual link, the primary link of a codec module is used for the first connector, and the secondary link for the same codec module is used for the second connector.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Available SLSM 3x Configurations The tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with SLSM 3 Phase cameras on a XT3 4U server. They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board. #REC SLSM 3x #REC #PLAY 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4 Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 #REC SLSM 2x #REC #PLAY Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Example: 3D/1080p Dual Link 1SLSM 2x + 1REC+ 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Link configuration 1SLSM 2PH + 1REC + 1 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: Note In an equivalent configuration with a 3G interface, only the J8 connectors are cabled. However the primary and secondary links on the codec module of the V3X board are both used.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 Prim. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link #REC SLSM 3x #REC #PLAY Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual The following screenshot presents the 2nd page of the Channels tab, where the Audio settings and Audio Monitoring settings are available in the server-based application: Audio Connectors Description Type of connectors available in the hardware configuration. The audio formats available on the EVS server, and in the Advanced audio settings pages, depend on the audio hardware configuration.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Number of Tracks Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot (ALT+Q from the operational windows) to be taken into account. Description Number of mono audio tracks associated to each video channel. Values 4 Monos (default), 8 Monos or 16 Monos Audio Full Scale Description Maximum audio level for the analog outputs on the server (in dB).
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Audio Monitoring: Mon #1 - Mon #4 Description Specifies the source of the audio signal that will be sent to each of the four audio monitoring connectors (numbered from left to right on the backplane). Value For each audio monitoring connector, the audio signal to be monitored is specified by the video channel number and the audio mono channel number.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C General Principles The advanced audio settings are presented on each page as a table: In the table, the information is organized as follows: • • • The rows correspond to the audio mono channels of the A/V material stored on the EVS server. The number of rows depends on the value assigned to the Number of tracks setting defined in the Audio settings field group. The columns correspond to the record channels or play channels.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Example 1 The E2-03 value located in the intersection between row 3 and column IN2 means that the 3rd audio mono channel of the embedded audio source recorded into the IN2 (CAMB) connector will be recorded on the same position on the EVS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Example 3 The allocation of the source audio mono channels shown above means that: • • The audio source from the digital connectors is used for the material recorded on the EVS server. The audio source 1 from the digital connector will be mapped to the 1st mono channel of the material recorded on the EVS server, and so on.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Display The following screenshots show the default audio channel assignment for the three audio types in a configuration with 8 mono channels, 16 digital audio connectors, and 8 analog audio connectors For a full overview on the default mono channel assignment in the various supported configurations, see section "Default Mapping for Audio Inputs and Outputs" on page 119: 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Example In the screenshot displayed below, the audio mono channels defined on the A/V material on the EVS server are allocated to the play channels in the following way: The audio outputs are in dolby embedded format. By default, an audio mono channel of the A/V material stored the EVS server is sent to the corresponding embedded channel of the play channel. In this situation, this is the case for mono channels from 3 to 8.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Audio (Embedded) Intputs By default, the audio embedded mono channels from the source material are mapped as shown in the table below onto the A/V material stored on the EVS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Audio Embedded Outputs By default, the audio mono channels from the A/V material stored on the EVS server are mapped to the embedded mono channels on the player channels as presented in the table below.
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XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Audio Analog By default, the audio mono channels of the A/V material stored on the EVS server are sent to the analog audio output connectors of the player channels as presented in the table below.
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XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual The audio gain can be adjusted by steps of 0.75dB, 3dB or 6dB, in the range from -77.25dB to +23.25dB of the current audio level. The following screenshot shows the display of mute and audio gain settings: Commands The following table shows the various commands available to adjust the audio gain, and mute an audio channel. One of the following command can be applied on an individual channel when it is selected and when the audio gain display is on.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Dolby Audio Management Concepts • • Dolby Digital or Dolby 5.1 or AC-3, is an audio coding system containing up to 6 discrete channels of sound, with 5 channels for normal-range speakers (20 Hz 20,000 Hz) (Right front, Center, Left Front, Right Rear and Left Rear) and one channel (20 Hz - 120 Hz) for the LFE, or subwoofer.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.3.5. Timecode and Data Insertion Timecode Settings Introduction The Timecode settings allow specifying which type of timecode the users want to use as the reference to work on a given recorder of an EVS server. The selection of a timecode type, using the timecode settings, rely on the management of two timecode jump tables.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C User Description Timecode type stored in the second timecode jump table (User TC table). Values In SD: • LTC • VITC In HD • LTC • HANC LTC • HANC VITC Primary TC Description Timecode type that is displayed at the bottom the VGA and is used to work with the video material stored on the given recorder. Usually, an LTC timecode is used to perform operations on live events.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual The screenshot below shows the Timecode Insertion settings in SD on page 9 of the Channels tab in the server-based application: The screenshot below shows the Timecode Insertion settings in HD. In Loop D-VITC The D-VITC (Digital Vertical Interval Timecode) and userbits are always written on the monitoring SD outputs of the record codec and are the same as on the source video.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C HD OUT (in HD) HAnc LTC / HAnc VITC Description Enables/disables the insertion of the embedded timecode (HAnc LTC or HAnc VITC) in the HD output. Values The values specified for the HAnc LTC and HAnc VITC fields have to be the same. The values can be as follows: • No No new timecode inserted in the output. • In (default) Same timecode as in the input inserted in the output. • LTC Timecode from the LTC table inserted in the output.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual SD OUT (in HD and SD) D-VITC Description Enables/disables the insertion of the embedded timecode (DVITC) in the SD output. Values The values specified for the D-VITC field can be as follows: • No No new timecode inserted in the output. • In (default) Same timecode as in the input inserted in the output. • LTC Timecode from the LTC table inserted in the output. • USER User-defined timecode inserted in the output.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C CleanVBI Description Specifies whether the VBI (Vertical Blanking Interface) information needs to be cleaned on the output. The VITC being recorded in the active video lines, it can be disrupted in play var because of interpolation or parity violation on some fields. Moreover, if the server inserts VITC on the output while there is already VITC on another line, it can create problems. Values • No (default) The VBI is not cleaned in the output.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Supported Packets The supported ancillary data packets shall comply with the SMPTE standards 334M, 291M (type 2 ANC packet). Up to now, SMPTE 334M data packets carried on the chrominance (C) data stream within the SMPTE 292M signal are not decoded (HD). All DIDs mentioned in the SMPTE 334M standards are supported: • • • 61 => 62 40 => 5F C0 => DF Those DIDs are saved and restored on the output channels on their original lines.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Customizing the Decoding of SMPTE Data Upon request, it is possible to customize the decoding of the SMPTE 334M data. If you wish to keep uncompressed 8-bit data in the VANC data space, you can select two lines - La and Lb - on which Na and Nb bytes can be saved per field (frame for 720p). The saved data are left aligned after SAV (Start of Active Video) and the maximum number of data saved (Na + Nb + regular SMPTE 334M packet) must not exceed 2014.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.4. Network Tab 3.4.1. Overview Network Tab The Network tab consists of one page in the basic and/or advanced mode in the serverbased application. The Network tab includes the settings on the SDTI network and Gigabit Ethernet network, both networks used for the backup and transfer of video and audio data. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Network tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.4.2. Issue 11.00.C SDTI Settings Introduction The SDTI settings allow specifying the settings related to the SDTI network. This network allow the content between EVS servers, XF[2] and/or XStoreSE to be visible across the network, and easily transferable. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Network tab, in the basic and advanced display mode on page 1 in the server- and web-based interfaces.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Speed Description Enables the selection of the SDTI option and the bandwidth for the network. On theXT3 server, there is one pair of SDTI connectors: XNet2 Non-Relay connectors are used at 1485 Mbps. The SDTI circuit is closed only when the Multicam software is started. Values No Relay 1485 (Mbps) / Off Net Name Description Machine name on the SDTI network. It is not mandatory because a network number is assigned to the EVS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Type Description Defines the privileges of the EVS server on the SDTI network. Values The following values are possible: • Client: It cannot access the content on other EVS servers. • Master: It can access all content on other EVS servers. • Server: It manages the SDTI network, and it can access all content on other EVS servers. One EVS server on the network should be set to Server type. If no Server type is defined, XNet will not be activated.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.4.3. Gigabit Ethernet Settings Introduction The Gigabit Ethernet settings allow specifying the settings related to the Gigabit Ethernet network. It allows the backup and transfer of the audio and video data without going through the SDTI network. The Gigabit connection is provided via the H3X board. Its backplane is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Subnet Mask (Port 1/Port 2) Description Range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the Gigabit Ethernet connection. The IP addresses of both GigE ports must belong to different subnet masks. Otherwise, it would return an error message. Default Gateway (Port 1/Port 2) Description 141 IP address of the router on the Gigabit Ethernet network that serves as an access point to external networks. 3.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.5. Monitoring Tab 3.5.1. Overview Monitoring Tab The Monitoring tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advanced parameters) in the server-based application. The Monitoring tab includes the settings of the Multiviewer output, the OSD information to be displayed, and the downconverted outputs configuration. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Monitoring tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Basic & Advanced Technical Setup J1 X X OUT B J3 X X Aspect ratio X X SD Edge Enh. X X REC HD->SD Low latency X X Setting Name 3.5.2. Issue 11.00.C Multiviewer Settings Introduction The Multiviewer settings allow specifying the settings related to the Multiviewer display such as the number of channels to combine and display, the audio and output video configuration.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Layout Description Specifies how the sources are displayed on the Multiviewer screen. Values • • • • 4 (2+2) 6 (4+2) 6 (3+3) 8 (3+3+2) Default value • • 4 (2+2) for 4U servers 6 (4+2) for 6U servers configured as 4IN-2OUT or 4OUT2IN 6 (3+3) for 6U servers in other configurations • Available Layouts The available layouts are: • 4 (2+2): 4 identical size images, 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Display 1 to 8 Description Specifies the source linked to the corresponding display in the selected layout. You can select play channels (PGM), record channels (REC), or no image (none). Values • • • PGM1 to PGM6 REC1 to REC6 none Note In 6(4+2) and 8(3+3+2) configurations, it is impossible to display simultaneously the same source in two different sizes.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Aspect ratio - SD downconverted Description Changes the aspect ratio of the video output in SD mode. Values • • • Default value 16:9 Anamorphic 16:9 Anamorphic 4:3 Crop 4:3 Letterbox Db15 output Description Specifies the DB15 output. Values • • • RGB YUV CVBS (in this format, the connected Multiviewer should be full HD and support the country-specific frequency) HD output format 3.5.3. Description Specifies the format for HD output.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C The following screenshot presents the settings page of the Monitoring tab in the serverbased application and highlights the OSD settings area: Genlock Error Description Enables or disables the Genlock information display on the output monitor. If the Genlock reference is not correct, the !GkV message appears on the output monitor.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Network error Description Enables or disables the network error information display on the output monitor. If there is an problem with the network connection, the !Net message appears on the output monitor. When the network is available again, the system will try to reconnect and the →Net message appears on the output monitor. Values Yes / No Default value Yes Clip name 3.5.4. Description Specifies how the clip name is displayed.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Char OUT J4 Description Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J4 connector. Values • • Default value System dependent SD HD Char OUT J1 Description Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J1 connector. Values • • Default value CVBS CVBS SDI OUT B J3 Description Specifies the output type generated on the J3 connector.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual SD Edge Enh. Description Defines the edge enhancer strength used when generating the SD downconverted output video. Values 0 to 100 Default value 66 REC HD->SD Low latency Description Prevents the downconverted output of the record channels from being delayed. This parameter is only useful on a Hi-Lo configuration when the same signal is sent from a HD to a SD server. Values Yes / No Default value Yes 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.6. Protocol Tab 3.6.1. Overview Issue 11.00.C Protocol Tab The Protocol tab consists of 3 pages in the basic mode and 4 pages in the advanced mode in the server-based application. The Protocol tab includes the settings that will be used with the Sony BVW75 protocol and the EditRec feature. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Protocol tab.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Basic Advanced Technical Setup – X T5.4 / T5.7 P2 / P3 P2 / P3 T5.4 to T5.5 / T5.7 to T5.8 OSD on Output X X T5.4 / T5.7 Display sel – X T5.4 / T5.7 TC H-Pos – X T5.5 / T5.8 TC V-Pos – X T5.5 / T5.8 Name H-Pos – X T5.5 / T5.8 Name V-Pos – X T5.5 / T5.8 Audio Settings P2 / P3 P2 / P3 T5.3 / T5.6 Edit audio Fade X X X P2 / P3 P2 / P3 T5.4 / T5.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C The following screenshot presents page 1 of the Protocol tab in the server-based application and highlights the RS422 Protocols settings area. Id Type 3.6.3. Description Specifies the clip ID used by the protocols to access and identify the clips. Please note that at any time, the VDCP protocol can decide to use either the default value or the VarID (see RS422 VarID Settings).
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Overview on Edit Rec Settings The Edit Rec settings allow specifying the settings that will be used by the Edit Rec feature. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Protocol tab, on page 2 for Edit Rec 1 and on page 3 for Edit Rec 2, in the basic and advanced display mode in the server- and webbased interfaces.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Playlist Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Playlist settings allow specifying the playlist that will be loaded by default when the Edit Rec starts. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Protocol tab, on page 2 for Edit Rec 1 and on page 3 for Edit Rec 2, in the basic and advanced display mode in the server- and webbased interfaces.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Audio Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Audio settings allow specifying the settings related to the fading applied at the clip boundaries. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Protocol tab, on page 2 for Edit Rec 1 and on page 3 for Edit Rec 2, in the basic and advanced display mode in the server- and webbased interfaces. in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel, pages T5.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Time Code Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Time Code settings allow specifying the timecode (TC) types used in various communication protocols.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Serial Sony VITC Description Specifies the type of timecode used in communications between the Sony controller and the Edit Rec engine when the controller works with the VITC. Values • • Default value Edit TC, the playlist timecode based on the defined Start TC. User TC, the clip timecode from the USER TC table.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Channel Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The Channel settings allow specifying the settings related to the channel behavior in stop mode. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Protocol tab, on page 2 for Edit Rec 1 and on page 3 for Edit Rec 2, in the basic and advanced display mode in the server- and webbased interfaces. in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel, pages T5.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual OSD Settings for Edit Rec Introduction The OSD settings allow specifying the settings related to the OSD and information to be displayed on the monitoring screen.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Display sel Description Specifies the field or combination of fields to be displayed on the screen. • The TC is the Edit TC or the User TC in case the controller uses the VITC and User TC has been selected for the Serial Sony VITC field. • The Name is the number of the edited playlist.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Name V-Pos 3.6.4. Description Defines the vertical position of the edit name on the screen. Values 0 to 11 Default value 0 Sony BVW Settings Introduction The Sony BVW settings allow specifying the settings that will be used with the Sony BVW75 protocol.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Use guardband Description Makes the OUT guardband available to the protocol. Values • • Default value Yes, meaning that the protocol has access to the IN and OUT guardbands. No, meaning that the protocol has only access to the IN guardband. No List Remote CAM Description Allows access to the CAM recorders of the remote server specified in the XNet field.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual VarID Parameters This advanced settings page displays the VarID settings that are applicable only to the VDCP protocol. These settings enable the VDCP protocol to use the VarID to access the clip IDs on a server or on the XNet network. This page only displays the parameter values These values are extracted from the ‘varid.ini’ file and can only be changed by editing this external file.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Uniqueness=Local Length=32 Format=ASCII 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= 6= ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Uniqueness Description Specifies whether the VarID will be unique at the XNet network level or at the XT server level. Values • • Default value Local Global, the VarId is unique at the XNet network level. Local, the VarId is unique at the XT server level.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Visibility Description Specifies the list of servers which will be visible on the various communication ports that the protocol will use to communicate with. For a list of servers, use the corresponding servers XNet numbers separated with a semi-colon (;). Please note that the list order is taken into account in the visibility. This means that the system first searches for the requested clips on the first server of the list, then on the second, and so on.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.7. GPI Tab 3.7.1. Overview Issue 11.00.C GPI Tab The GPI tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advanced parameters) in the server-based application. The GPI tab includes the settings of the GPI inputs and outputs signals. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the GPI tab.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.7.2. GPI Settings Introduction The GPI Settings allow specifying the settings related to the GPI inputs and outputs features. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, GPI tab. in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T6.1 to 6). The following screenshot presents the settings page of the GPI tab in the server-based application and highlights the GPI Settings area.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Note • For all protocols, except AVSP, use the channel assignment (PGM1 to PGM6) instead of the device protocol type (Sony BVW75, Odetics). • The AVSP protocol does not require any GPI IN setting in the setup menu as they are defined through specific serial AVSP commands. TTL GPIs set as GPIs Description Defines the 4 configurable GPIs as inputs or outputs.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual GPIs IN - Function Description Specifies the function associated to the GPI input line. According the configured protocol some or all of the functions described below are available. Values • • • • • • • • • • • • • Default value Play: sends a play command at 100% speed on the selected channel. Pause: sends a pause command on the selected channel. Recue: sends a jump to the IN point of the on air element on the selected channel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C GPIs OUT - Function Description Specifies the function that activates the output line. Values The following functions can be triggered by a GPI OUT: • Replace GPIs OUT - Type Description Specifies the type of GPI output signal that will trigger the specified function. Values The following values are possible: • close The level changes to high level at activation. • close pulse A rising edge pulse is generated at activation.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.7.3. Tally Settings Introduction The Tally settings allow specifying the settings related to the tally feature. This feature allows the user to automatically create a clip for each change of camera performed with the Director’s Cut and to add these clips to a playlist. The clips are created automatically by the server as it receives GPIs IN signals from a switcher when the director changes the camera angle.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Tally Description Activate or deactivate the tally function. Values Yes/No Default Value Yes Add Clip to PL Description Selects the LSM ID of the playlist to which the tally clips will be added. Values 10to99 Default Value 99 Clips guardbands 173 Description Specifies the guardbands length of the tally clips, in seconds. Values 0to250 Default Value 0 3.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.8. Operations Tab 3.8.1. Overview Operation Tab The Operation tab consists of six pages in the basic mode in the server-based application. No advanced mode is available in this tab. The Operation tab includes all operational settings Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Channels tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Clips Settings 175 Setting Name Basic Operational Setup Clips settings P1 to P2 2.1 to 2.3 Automake clip for cam A/B/C/D P1 2.1 Make clips rem. trains P1 2.1 Guardbands P1 2.2 Default clip duration P1 2.2 Autoname clips P1 2.2 Clip post-roll P1 2.2 Mark cue points P1 2.2 Preroll P1 2.2 Record trains OUTs P1 2.3 Default copy/move P1 2.3 Freeze on cue points P2 2.3 Protocol Receive page P2 2.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Playlist Settings Basic Operational Setup Playlist settings P2 3.1 to 3.3 Video effect duration X 3.1 Audio locked to video X 3.1 Audio effect duration X 3.1 Wipe type X 3.1 Default playlist speed X 3.1 Insert in playlist X 3.1 Confirm Ins/Del clips X 3.2 Advanced audio editing X 3.2 Extend split transition X 3.2 Swap audio tracks X 3.2 Playlist loop X 3.2 Playlist auto fill X 3.2 Fade to/from color X 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Miscellaneous Settings Basic Operational Setup Timeline settings P3 4.1 Mono per group X X Protection settings P3 5.1 Protect pages X X Clip edit by network X X Confirm delete clips/playlists X X Keywords settings P3 6.1 Keyword files X X Keyword mode X X Push settings P3 7.1 Push target X X Push target 1/2 X X Push mode X X Push receive page X X Audio settings P3 8.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Controller Settings Basic Operational Setup Controller settings P4 9.1 to 9.3 Effect duration for take X 9.1 Fast jog X 9.1 PGM Speed/Var max X 9.1 Lever engage mode X 9.1 Second lever range X 9.1 Recall clip toggle X 9.1 Record key X 9.2 Pointing device X 9.2 VGA & Remote sync X 9.2 Call channel VGA X 9.2 PGM/PRV mode X 9.2 Internal loop mode X 9.2 Grab X 9.3 Browse button X 9.3 Default XFile X 9.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Hypermotion and Cam Mapping Settings Basic Operational Setup Cam Mapping settings P5 10.1 Authorize cam mapping X 10.1 Hypermotion settings P5 11.1 to 11.2 Hypermotion X 11.1 Recorder X 11.1 Remote mode X 11.1 Port X 11.1 Protocol X 11.1 Dial Speed X 11.2 Basic Operational Setup Special Effects settings P6 12.1 to 12.3 Pain/target transition X 12.1 Set colour for X 12.1 Colour X 12.1 Custom Y X 12.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.8.2. OSD Settings Introduction The OSD settings allow users to specify which and how the information will be displayed on the OSD. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode on page 1 on the server- and web-based interfaces. in the Operational menu of the Remote Control Panel (1.1).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C OSD on outputs Description Enables / disables the OSD on the play channels. Values Yes (default) / No OSD on inputs Description Enables / disables the OSD on the record channels. Values Yes (default) / No Background 3.8.3. Description Applies a dark gray background to the OSD display.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Audio meters Description Shows/hides the audio meters on the OSD Values Yes (default) / No DB Adjust Description Adjusts the value of the displayed audio meters. Values From - 83.2 to 0.0 dB, with a variable increments (larger in low values, and smaller with increasing values) Default Value 0.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C The following screenshot presents pages 1 and 2 of the Operation tab in the server-based application, where the Clips settings are available, and highlights the Clips settings area: Automake clip for CAM A/B/C/D/E 183 Introduction When creating clips, the clip corresponding to the camera on which IN/OUT points have been marked are always saved. It is possible to save automatically the same action on the other cameras.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Make clip rem. trains Availability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid. Description Allows users to clip all cameras of a remote EVS server if at least one record train of that server is controlled. Values Ctrled Cams / All cams Default value Ctrled Cams Guardbands Description Specifies the amount of A/V material that remains available before and after a clip (called 'guardbands') when the clip is created.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Autoname clips Description If this function is enabled, the value of the selected field will automatically be used to name the clip upon creation. Values The values from the following fields can be used to automatically name clips: • Disabled: No name is assigned to a clip when it is created. • TC IN: The timecode of the IN point of the clip is automatically assigned to a clip when it is created.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Mark cue point Description Specifies how the cue point timecode will be memorized. Values Two values are possible for this parameter: • Live: Memorizes cue points based on the timecode of the LIVE input. • Playback: Memorizes cue points based on the timecode of the field loaded on the main play channel. Default value Live Preroll Description Preroll duration used when recalling a cue point. Values From 0s01fr to 5s00fr.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Default copy/move Description Specifies whether the copy operations should be executed preferably using the SDTI or the Gigabit network. Values Two values are possible for this parameter: • SDTI: The copy operations are first executed through the SDTI network. If the SDTI network is temporarily unavailable, the transfer is then tried through the Gigabit interface. Transfers to GigE targets will always be performed via the GigE interface.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Playlist Receive page Introduction This setting is linked to the copy function that allows users to automatically create a local copy of all network clips when copying a local or network playlist. For details, refer to the description of the Playlist copy function in the Operations manual. Availability The setting is only available if the license code 111 or 112 is valid.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C The following screenshot presents page 2 of the Operation tab in the server-based application, where the Playlist settings are available, and highlights the Playlist settings area: Video effect duration Description Sets the duration of video transition effect. The specified value is used as default value in the Playlist Edit mode.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Audio effect duration Availability This setting is only available if the Audio locked to video setting is set to 'No'. Description Sets the duration of the audio transition effect when: • the Advanced Audio Editing setting is enabled. • the Audio locked to video setting is set to 'No'. The specified value is used as default value in Playlist Edit mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Confirm Ins/Del clips Description Specifies whether a confirmation will be required each time the operator wants to add a clip to the playlist or remove a clip from the playlist. Values Yes / No Default value No Advanced audio editing Availability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid. Description Activates /deactivates the desynchrone (audio/video) editing in a playlist edit mode.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Swap audio tracks Availability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid. Description Defines whether the audio tracks to swap are automatically or manually selected, when performing split audio editing with at least 4 mono audio tracks per video. Values The following values are possible: • Auto: The audio tracks to swap are automatically selected by the application when inserting a swap point.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Playlist auto fill Description Specifies which camera angles will be added to the playlists when using the Fill Playlist (F9) function from the main menu of the Remote Panel. Values The following values are possible: • All Cam: The clips for all camera angles will be added to the playlist. • Prim+Sec: The clips corresponding to the primary and secondary camera angles will be added to the playlist.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.8.6. Timeline Settings Introduction The Timeline settings relate to the audio groups in timelines. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 3 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface. in the Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel (4.1).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.8.7. Issue 11.00.C Protection Settings Introduction The Protection settings aim at protecting clips stored on the EVS server from deletion. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 3 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface. in the Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel (5.1).
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Clip edit by network Availability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid. Description Allows users to edit clips on the whole SDTI network. Values The following values are possible: • Yes: Other users on the network can trim, rename, delete, etc. your clips, or modify the keywords and ranking assigned to your clips. • No: Only the local operators can modify or delete clips on the server and edit their metadata.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.8.8. Issue 11.00.C Keywords Settings Introduction The Keywords settings allow the management of keywords on the EVS server. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 3 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface. in the Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel (6.1).
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Keyword files Description Specifies the keywords file that can be used to assign keywords to clips or to search the clips database. Values The following values are possible: • -------- : No keywords file is selected, and the keyword assignment and related search functions are not available. • SERVER: The keywords file sent by the active network server to all systems on the network will be used.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 3.8.9. Issue 11.00.C Push Settings Introduction The Push settings relate to the management of the Push function on the EVS server. The Push function allows users to easily send a copy of a clip to another machine on the network, either via the GigE network or the SDTI network. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 3 on the server-based application.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Push Target Description Specifies which EVS servers will be listed as possible targets for push actions when the user selects: • the default Target 1 and Target 2 in the settings, or • a target for a specific push action if no default target has been configured. Values The following values are possible: • SDTI: Only SDTI targets will be listed. The servers are listed by their network system name and number.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Push Mode Description Specifies how the clips should be sent using the PUSH function, that is to say with or without the original guardbands. Values The following values are possible: • Short: The clips are sent from the Short IN to the Short OUT points, to which the guardbands of the destination machine are added. • Long: The clips are sent from the Protect IN to the Protect OUT.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.8.10. Audio Settings Introduction These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 3 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface. in the Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel (8.1).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Lipsync value (ms) Description Specifies the delay (in ms) between video and audio signals: • A positive value means video is ahead of audio. • A negative value means audio ahead of video.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual 3.8.11. EVS Controller Settings Introduction The EVS Controller settings gather all settings related to the behavior of the keys, lever or jog of the LSM Remote Panel. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 4 on the server-based application. ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface. in the Operational setup menu of the Remote Control Panel (9.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C PGM Speed / var max Context During playback, if PGM Speed or Var Max has been enabled in the secondary menu of the LSM Remote Panel, the lever range will be adapted so that: • the only playback value for any position of the lever other than 0, is the one specified by this parameter in the setup (PGM Spd mode ON) OR • the speed range defined by the lever is limited to the value specified by this parameter (VarMax mode ON).
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Second lever range Context The lever can be used in normal mode to play back clips at slow motion speed from 0 to 100%. A secondary range is available to playback material at other speed ranges. To gain access to the secondary speed from the remote controller, press SHIFT + LEVER/TAKE. The second lever range is also available when editing the speed of playlist clips. Description Specifies the secondary speed range on the LSM Remote Panel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Pointing device Description Specifies the pointing device connected to the EVS server, and initializes it. If the tablet is not properly calibrated, this function will reinitialize it. If you use the touch screen, it must always be connected to RS422 port #6 of the server, and defined as such in the Channels tab, Port settings.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual PGM/PRV mode Description Allows the user to select the PGM/PRV mode on the LCD display as a function accessible from the A button on the LSM Remote Panel’s main menu. Otherwise, the PGM/PRV mode selection is not accessible from the A button. Values The following values are possible: • Yes: The PGM/PRV mode is available from the A key on the LSM Remote Panel. • No: The PGM/PRV mode is not available from the A key on the LSM Remote Panel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Grab image Availability This setting is only available if the license code 177 is valid. Description Enables / disables an image grab when the MARK key on the LSM Remote Panel is hit, and when a default XFile has been assigned. Each time the MARK key is used, a cue point is marked and a command is sent to the XFile to save that image. The grab can also be activated on the keyboard with the combination CTRL + G.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Warning The cam mapping feature and setting are only available if the license code 126, which allows the mapping of additional cameras, is valid.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Cam X Availability This setting is displayed for each available camera line that can be mapped to a network camera. Description Specifies the network camera mapped to the corresponding local camera. Values The available network camera that can be mapped. Default Values none 3.8.13. Hypermotion Management Principles The hypermotion cameras can be controlled by the LSM Remote Panel.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual # of Remotes 1 2 3 4 Hypermotion Mode Hyperm. Hyperm. Hyperm. Hyperm. Hyperm. Hyperm. Hyperm. Hyperm. Only + LSM Only + LSM Only + LSM Only + LSM 1 OUT NA R1: PGM1 R1: PGM1 +hyperm. R2: NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA hyperm. 2 OUT 3 OUT NA NA R1: PGM1 +PGM2 +hyperm. R1: PGM1 R1: PGM1 R1: PGM1 +PGM2 R2: PGM2 R2: PGM2 R2: +hyperm.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Warning The hypermotion feature and settings are only available if the license code 20, which allows controlling a hypermotion camera from the remote panel, is valid.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Remote mode Description Specifies the camera elements controlled by the server. Values • • Default value Hypermotion only: The server controls only the hypermotion camera. An additional remote is made available in the main menu of the remote panel, since the hypermotion camera is considered as an additional external camera. Hypermotion + LSM: The server controls the hypermotion camera and one PGM in exclusive mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Dial Speed Description Defines the multiplication factor applied to the jog value. Values Range of values: 10x to 1000x (multiple of 10x) Default value 10x 3.8.15.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual Set colour for Description Applies the default color to a specific tool, either to the cursor, or to the border of the wipe effect or to the delimiter of the split screen. Values • • Default value Wipe Split Wipe Split Cursor Colour Description Defines the default color applied to the cursor or to the wipe or split effect according to the Set colour for parameter value.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Split screen tracking Description Enables or disables the auto-tracking in the split screen mode. Values Yes / No Default value No Paint/target OSD mon. Description Specifies if the paint and target function use the SD or HD output. Values SD / HD Default value SD Offside line Description Activates or deactivates the offside line feature and the access to the offside line menu with the SHIFT+D key in the operational menu.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual IP address Description Defines the IP address of the Epsio workstation on the network when the Epsio connection is enabled via the External offside parameter. Values xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default value 192.168.10.50 Default tool Description Selects the tool used by default in the Epsio menu on the remote when the Epsio connection is enabled via the External offside parameter.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. - April 2012 Issue 11.00.C Glossary 2 2R/CM Abbreviation standing for ‘2 record channels par codec module’. This feature allows using the secondary link of the codec module of a recorder channel as an independent recorder channel. L logical channel Logical player or recorder channel in a given configuration, independent from the physical connections that have to be used to enable this logical channel.
XT3 Server - Version 11.00 - Configuration Manual P physical channel Physical connection to a connector on a codec module of a V3X board that used and assigned as a player or record channel in a given configuration. S Server-Based Multicam Setup application Server-Based application used to set up and configure the EVS servers. The short form is 'Server-Based application' in this user manual. This is accessible from the EVS Server itself when it has been started.
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