Configuration Manual Version 11.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Copyright EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A.– Copyright © 2011-2013. 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. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS II WHAT'S NEW? V 1. 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 5 2. 6 MULTICAM SETUP 2.1. Overview of User Interfaces 6 2.1.2. Navigability and Commands 9 2.2. Configuration Lines 11 2.2.1. Chapter Contents 11 2.2.2. Launching a Configuration 11 2.2.3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3. MULTICAM CONFIGURATION 3.1. Overview on User Interfaces 41 3.1.1. Introduction 41 3.1.2. Overview of the Multicam Configuration Window 43 3.1.3. Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window 46 3.1.4. Overview of the Setup Menus in the Remote Panel 48 3.1.5. Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus of the Remote Panel 49 3.1.6. Required Application Reboot 51 3.2. Supported Configurations 52 3.2.1.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.9. Operation Tab 154 3.9.1. Overview 154 3.9.2. OSD Settings 157 3.9.3. Audio Meters OSD Settings 158 3.9.4. Clips Settings 160 3.9.5. Playlist Settings 165 3.9.6. Protection Settings 169 3.9.7. Push Settings 170 3.9.8. Audio Settings 173 3.9.9. EVS Controller Settings 175 GLOSSARY IV Issue 11.02.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 What's New? In the XTnano Configuration manual, the icon highlight information on new and updated features.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers 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, …). The configuration module available from Multicam 11.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. • Issue 11.02.A July 2013 a configuration section for each configuration line. It is presented in seven tabs which easily give access to all configuration parameters: Simple User Interface The user interface is simple and clear 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Configuration Available from Server, Web and Remote Panel You can configure the EVS server using one of the three available tools: • The server-based application (VGA) features all settings and commands for the setup and configuration. • The newly designed web-based interface is equivalent to the server-based application and enables engineers to configure the EVS server remotely.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 1.4. Accessing the Web-Based Interface Prerequisite When the EVS server is started, you can access the web-based interface of the Multicam Setup application for that EVS server from any computer that is on the same network range as the EVS server. You can use any browser to open the web-based interface. 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 2. Multicam Setup 2.1. Overview of User Interfaces 2.1.1. Overview of the Setup Areas Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the web-based interface: 2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Description of the Areas The table below describes the various parts of Multicam Setup window: 8 # 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. Configuration Lines This area shows all configurations the EVS server can run: • 16 configurations lines are available on an EVS server.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 2.1.2. # Name of area Description 5. Task bar The Task bar (Server-based application) displays commands for the main actions in the window. See section "Navigability and Commands" on page 9 for more information. 5'. Status bar The Status bar (web-based interface) displays: • the Multicam Setup application status • the date and time of the last refresh • the Refresh button 6.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Configuration Lines In the Configuration Lines area, a configuration line is highlighted when it is selected. The main commands for configuration line management are presented below: Command description Command key Moving up in the list of configuration lines UP ARROW Moving down in the list of configuration lines DOWN ARROW Starting the server with a given configuration line ENTER on selected line.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Tools Menu To call a Tools command, simply click on the command in the Tools menu. This will open the corresponding window. 2.2. Configuration Lines 2.2.1. Chapter Contents 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. 2.2.2. Section Page Server-Based Web-Based "Launching a Configuration" 2.2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 In the Web-Based Interface To start a configuration in the web-based interface, click the Launch icon configuration line you want to launch. next to the Automatic Launch From the server-based application, it is possible to set the server so that the last used configuration line is automatically launched when the Multicam Setup window has stayed open for five seconds.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 In the Server-Based Application To edit a 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. Press F8. The Configuration window opens. See section "Multicam Configuration" on page 41 to edit the configuration parameters. 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 2.2.4. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 2.2.5. Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines How to Export Configuration Lines Note The screenshots in this section features configuration names which are examples, and may not reflect configurations supported on your EVS server. In the Server-Based Application To export configuration lines from an EVS server in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press P to call the Export Configuration Lines command.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 3. If requested, change the selection of configuration lines selected for export on the left pane: ◦ By default, a cross is displayed in front of all configuration lines, which means they are all selected for export. ◦ To deselect a line, use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the requested line, and press SPACEBAR. The cross is removed, and the deselected lines turn light gray. 4. Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane. 5.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 3. On the left pane, use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the folder that contains the configuration file you want to import. When the folder is selected, the right pane shows: ◦ a cross in front of the configuration lines that will be imported. The lines are imported onto the same position and with the same name as in the export file. 4. Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane. 5.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 In the Web-Based Interface Note In the web-based interface, it is only possible to import configuration lines one by one. To import configuration lines onto an EVS server in the web-based interface, proceed as follows: 1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Import configuration lines in the Tools menu. The Import configuration line window opens. 2. Click Select next to the top field and select the configuration file you want to import. 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 2.2.6. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Changing the Position of Configuration Lines In the Server-Based Application To move a configuration line up in the list in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted. 2. Do one of the following: ◦ To move the selected line up, press CTRL + UP ARROW.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 In the Web-Based Interface The feature to copy and paste configuration lines is not available as such in the webbased interface. You can however use the import and export feature to change the position of lines in the list of configuration lines. How to Delete Configuration Lines Warning When you delete a configuration line, the line will automatically be deleted, without prior warning message.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 2.3. Server Parameters 2.3.1. Chapter Contents Issue 11.02.A July 2013 The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the described features are available from the web-based interface and/or from the server-based interface. 2.3.2. Commands Page ServerBased WebBased "Assigning a Server Facility Name" 2.3.2 Yes Yes "Activating and Deactivating the Password Protection" 2.3.3 Yes No "Setting the Server LAN PC Address" 2.3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 The password protection has the following impact on the various user interfaces: • The password is required to apply changes to configuration parameters in the serverbased application and in the web-based interface. • On the Remote Panel, the Technical Setup menu is not available. How to Activate the Password on the EVS Server To activate a password on the EVS server, proceed as follows: 1.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Deactivating the Password on the EVS Server Once the password protection is active, it can only be deactivated from the server-based application as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press W to call the Enable password command. A message opens to warn you that you are about to remove the password protection: 2. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select 'Yes' and press ENTER 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Settings The MTPC board connection settings are described in the table below: Setting Description IP Address Specifies the IP address to connect to the port #1 of the MTPC board on the server. The IP addresses 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are not allowed. Subnet Mask Specifies the range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the MTPC board connection.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Supported Formats The supported date format is DD-MM-YYYY, as shown in the example below: • 15-03-2011 for March 15, 2011 The supported time format is hh:mm:ss, as shown in the example below • 22:58:00 for 22 h 58 min 00 sec (24-hour display) A warning message will inform you if the format you try to use is not valid. How to Set the System Date and Time To set up the system date and time from the Multicam Setup window, proceed as follows: 1.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 2.3.6. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Setting the Default Output To VGA/Video Introduction Between the PC boot and the I/O boot, the video driver is loaded. The Default Output to VGA/Video command allows you to switch the video display from and to one of the following modes: • VGA mode • B&W video mode.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Overview on the Raid Configuration Window The Raid Configuration window is available from the Multicam Setup window, when pressing R to call the Raid Configuration command in the Tools menu: The Requested Configuration area, in the upper part of the window, displays the default raid configuration. You can modify the default raid configuration in this area. You will find more information on editable parameters below.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Field Description The following table describes the fields editable in the Requested Configuration area in the Raid Configuration window. The fields are described in the sequence they appear. You can select them using the TAB key. Field Name Description Storage type Specifies which storage type you will use.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 2.4.2. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Options Codes Management Window In the Server-Based Application The window features three areas which contain the information mentioned below: 32 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 In the Web-Based Interface The window features two areas which contain the information mentioned below: 2.4.3. 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 How to Enter License Codes from a COD File In the Server-Based Application To enter a new license code delivered via a COD file, proceed in one of the following ways: 1. Copy the .COD file on a USB key that you connect to the USB port of the EVS server. 2. From the Multicam Setup window, press O to open the Options codes management window. 3. Press simultaneously ALT+ U keys. OR 1. Copy manually the .COD file to the C:\ drive of the EVS server. 2.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Next to the line corresponding to the activated codes, the license type and the expiration date (if any) are displayed. In the Web-Based Interface To enter a new license code delivered via a key number, proceed as follows: 1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Options code management in the Tools menu to open the Options code management window. 2. Type the code number in the first field of the Add new code group box: 3. Click Submit.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 2.5.2. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Rebooting the EVS Server To reboot the EVS server is not running in a given configuration, press B from the Multicam Setup window, then RIGHT ARROW and ENTER to validate the action. To reboot the EVS server when it is running in a given configuration, press ALT+Q when you are in the Clip or Playlist page, then press ENTER to confirm the action. 2.5.3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Disk Errors and Disconnection Disconnection When one disk of the video raid array has sustained errors, Multicam automatically disconnects that disk and uses the parity disk to rebuild the missing data and provide the video and audio data blocks to the application. The operator can thus continue working normally and the message “!Raid” appears on all monitoring outputs.
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CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Rebuild Process Introduction The XTnano 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). Disconnection Process As explained in the section "Disk Errors and Disconnection" on page 37, the software will disconnect a disk that does not behave as expected.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 2.5.4. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Clearing Video Disks Introduction This function is used to delete media from the RAID disk array. This will permanently delete the video and audio data, including protected clip and record trains. In the Server-Based Application To clear video disks in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press C to call the Clear Video Disks command. 2.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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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CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Concurrent Modifications in the Remote Panel and the Server-Based Application When a parameter is modified with the Remote Panel, and that parameter is not in conflict with the parameter modified in the Configuration page of the server-based application, the following message will be displayed on the VGA. 'The configuration has been modified by another user without any conflict. Your copy has been updated with these modifications.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Accessing the Multicam Configuration Window In the Server-Based Application To access the Multicam Configuration window from the Multicam Setup window when the server is not running, proceed as follows: 1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted. 2. Press F8. The Multicam Configuration window opens.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 User Interfaces Server-Based User Interface The following screenshot presents the 1st tab, and 1st page of the Multicam Configuration window in the server-based application, shown in advanced mode: • The title bar displays the selected configuration, and specifies whether the configuration has been launched (running) or not (not running). • The selected tab is highlighted in pink.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.1.3. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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: 46 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Editing Commands The following table presents the commands to edit the configuration settings in the Multicam Configuration window when the field has been selected (using the TAB key). In text fields, you can directly type the requested value for a selected field.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Command description Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Command key Activating the Advanced display mode Coming back to the Basic display mode Applying changes Canceling changes 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 The Technical Setup menu is divided in sections and subsections, named by Tx.y where x is the section number, and y the subsection number. In all sections dedicated to a tab of the Multicam Configuration window in this manual, you will find an overview table that lists the settings available in the Technical Setup menu, as well as the sections where you will find them.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Navigation Commands The following table presents the commands to navigate in the Setup menus of the Remote Panel: Command description Command key Moving to another section when you are inside a section SHIFT+F_ key corresponding to the section Moving to the next page inside a section When you are on the last page of a section, you will go to the 1st page of the next section.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.1.6. Required Application Reboot Introduction Modifications to some parameters will only be applied after rebooting the application. When you change one of the following parameters, a message will inform you that you need to reboot Multicam.
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CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 The following table shows the minimum and maximum number of channels that can be operated in both modes: XTnano (V3X) XTnano (COHX) SportLight Server SportLight Server Max. # channels 6 4 4 4 Min. # REC 1 0 1 0 Max. # REC 4 4 3 4 Min. # PLAY 1 0 1 0 Max. # PLAY 2 4 2 4 Note Based on the above-mentioned limitations, some configurations described in the following sections are only available in SportLight or Server mode. 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Channel Assignment The following general principles apply to all configurations, and are valid for all EVS servers equipped with V3X or COHX boards: • The record channels (IN connectors) are always assigned from the right to the left. Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 54 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 • The play channels (OUT connectors) are always assigned from the left to the right. Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 The following principles apply to EVS servers equipped with V3X boards: • The primary links of the V3X boards mentioned in the tables of this section correspond to the upper connectors of a codec module. ◦ J8 for IN connectors ◦ J6 for OUT connectors Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 56 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 • The secondary links of the V3X boards correspond to the middle connectors of a codec module: ◦ J5 for IN connectors (only IN 1B to 3B on old rear panels) ◦ J3 for OUT connectors (only OUT 1B and 2B on old rear panels) Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 Channel Assignment in XREC Configurations With V3X boards, the XREC configurations should be cabled in the following sequence: 1. Cable the play channels from left to right. 2.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.2.2. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 SD/HD Base Configurations Introduction The table below shows the available standard SD/HD configurations with an XTnano server (with COHX or V3X boards), and how the BNC connectors should be cabled. The XREC configurations, presented at the end of the table, 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 XREC Configurations" on page 57.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Example: 3REC + 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3REC 1PLAY standard configuration need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Example: 4REC + 2PLAY XREC The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 4REC 2PLAY XREC configuration need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 60 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.2.3. General Information on Supermotion Configurations Concepts The Supermotion cameras are two- to three-phase cameras, that record the incoming feeds at a frame rate from 2 to 3 times higher than a standard camera. Introduction The feeds from supermotion cameras can directly be ingested into EVS servers. The camera's number of phases directly determines the number of physical record channels used on the EVS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.2.4. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 SLSM Configurations Introduction SLSM Principles This section details the available 2 phase and 3 phase SLSM configurations in SD/HD on XTnano servers. 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 SLSM 2x Configurations Available Configurations IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 Prim. Link #REC SLSM 2x #REC #PLAY Prim. Link 1 0 1 PLAY1 1 1 1 PLAY1 1 0 2 Sec. Link IN2/OUT3 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN1/OUT4 Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Rear panels before 2013 Example: 2SLSM 2PH + 2PLAY (XREC) The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 2SLSM 2PH + 2 PLAY in XREC mode need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels in 2013 64 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Rear panels before 2013 SLSM 3x Configurations Available Configurations IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 Prim. Link IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6 #REC SLSM 3x #REC #PLAY Prim. Link 1 0 1 PLAY1 REC1,3 REC1,2 REC1,1 REC1,1 REC2 REC1,1 REC1,3 Sec. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link Prim. Link Sec. Link XREC configurations 1 1 1 PLAY1 REC1,3 REC1,2 1 1 2 PLAY1 PLAY2 REC1,2 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Example: 1SLSM 3PH + 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1SLSM 3PH + 1PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 66 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Example: 1SLSM 3PH + 1REC + 2PLAY (XREC) The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configuration with 1SLSM 3PH + 1REC + 2PLAY in XREC mode need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.2.5. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 General Principles on 3D Configurations Introduction The 3D configurations can be used on an XTnano server, using the following connection interfaces: • Dual Link interface, that is to say two connections (on a record or play channel) seen by the EVS server as one logical channel (available with V3X boards only).
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Available Configurations The tables below show the available 3D configurations with standard cameras on an XTnano server. They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board. Note The configurations preceded by an asterisk are only available with the rear panels available in 2013. IN4/OUT1 Prim. Link IN3/OUT2 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN2/OUT3 Sec. Link Prim. Link IN1/OUT4 Sec.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Example: 3D Dual Link 2REC + 2PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D Dual Link configuration 2REC + 2PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 70 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.2.7. 3D SLSM Configurations Assignment Principles Note The 3D Dual Link SLSM configurations are only available on an XTnano server equipped with V3X boards.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Example: 3D Dual Link 1SLSM 2x + 1REC+ 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3D Dual Link configuration 1SLSM 2PH + 1REC + 1 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 Available SLSM 3x Configurations The tables below show the available 3D configuration with SLSM 3 Phase cameras on an XTnano server. They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3 X board.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Example: 3D Dual Link 1SLSM 3x + 1PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3D Dual Link configuration 1SLSM 3PH + 1 PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels in 2013 Rear panels before 2013 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.3. Server Tab 3.3.1. Overview Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.3.2. Setting Name Basic Advanced Subnet Mask X X Default Gateway X X Technical Setup Video Codecs 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. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Resolution Description Vertical resolution used (number of white-to-black and black-towhite 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 XTnano server, SD and HD video standards can be available if the relevant license codes are activated.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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 See section "Codec-Related Information" on page 79 for detailed information on horizontal resolution for each video standard and codec. Recorded Lines (SD) Description Number of lines recorded from the left to the right of the picture.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Codec Availability Codec Availability Depending on License Codes The following table presents the codec availability for an XTnano server depending on the license code. The XTnano server can be purchased with a single codec license code.
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EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.3.3. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Phase Definition Settings User Interface The Phase Definition settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 HD to SD SDI / SD SDI to HD Description Allows adjusting the secondary phase of the mainframe, that is to say the relative phase of the: • HD SDI outputs compared to the phase of the SD SDI outputs with a 'Blackburst' genlock. • SD SDI outputs compared to the phase of the HD SDI outputs with a 'Tri-Sync' genlock. This setting only applies to HD resolutions. See section "Video and Reference Settings" on page 75 for more information on genlock type.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.3.4. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Interpolation Settings User Interface The Interpolation settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Vertical Interp. (Vertical Interpolation) Description Enables or disables the two-line interpolation process. Values • • No (default) Yes Four Lines 3.3.5. Description Enables or disables the four-line interpolation process. Values • • No (default) Yes PC LAN Settings User Interface The PC LAN settings allow the MTPC board of an EVS server to communicate and exchange information with other EVS hardware on a setup.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 IP Address Description IP address to connect to the port #1 of the MTPC board on the server. Values The IP addresses 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are not allowed. Subnet Mask Description Range of logical addresses within the address space assigned to the MTPC board connection. Default Gateway Description 88 IP address of the router on the network that the MTPC board can use as an access point to external networks. 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.4. Channels Tab 3.4.1. Overview Channels Tab The Channels tab consists of maximum nine pages in the advanced mode in the serverbased application, and two pages in the basic mode. The Channels tab includes the settings related to video and audio channels, type and configuration of recorders, audio format and audio-video synchronization parameters. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Channels tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Setting Name Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Basic OSD Technical Setup X Audio settings P2 P2 T2.X Audio connectors X X X Number of tracks X X X Audio full scale X X Ancillary mode X X Sample rate conv. X X Audio monitoring group P2 P2 T2.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Setting Name 3.4.2. Basic Advanced SD OUT settings X HD OUT settings X Technical Setup Channels Base Settings User Interface The base settings allow defining the main characteristics of a configuration as regards play and record channels. Warning Some base settings (Inputs, Outputs Base config.) require an application reboot (ALT+Q from the operational windows) for changes to be taken into account.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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. Values The number of supported channels depends on the chassis, and the mode, as well as the codec board.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 SLSM Rec Availability This parameter is available with the license code 110. Description Activates the slow motion recording, and allows defining the type of SLSM recorder that is connected to the EVS server. Values In SD: • None • Single SD SLSM 3x Alt. Parity • Single SD SLSM 3x Ident. Parity • Double SD SLSM 3x Alt. Parity • Double SD SLSM 3x Ident. Parity In HD: • None • Single HD SLSM 2x Alt. Parity • Single HD SLSM 3x Alt. Parity • Double HD SLSM 2x Alt.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 3G/Dual Description Defines the interface the EVS server will use with the 3D standards: • The Dual Link interface consists of a pair of HD-SDI serial links and provides a bitrate of 2.970 Gbit/s. • The 3G-SDI is not supported on an XTnano server. Values The possible values are: • ‘No’: available in all cases.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 RS422 #1 - #4 Description Specifies what type of device/controller is connected to each RS422 port of the EVS server.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Name Description User-defined name for play or record channel. This name will be used for the OSD, and in the IPDirector application suite. The name can contain maximum 24 characters. Main ctrl (Main Controller) Description Name of the main device/controller allowed to control the given play or record channel. 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Mode Description Specifies how the control on the given play or record channel is managed between the main and secondary controllers, when it is possible to define main and secondary controllers. Values Two control modes are possible: • Exclusive mode: The main controller can decide at any time to pass the control to, or to retrieve the control from the secondary controller.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. • Issue 11.02.A July 2013 In a Server base configuration: ◦ A Remote Panel is not allowed. ◦ Controllers other than the EVS Remote can be assigned to play or record channels, taking into account the protocol-specific rules on controller use and combinations.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Remote VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 Odetics F&K VDCP F&K 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. In these cases, the recorder must be standalone or in parallel mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Remote VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 Odetics F&K VDCP F&K 1 REC > 1 REC 1 PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + Several REC Rules for Controller Combinations Exclusive mode - Play Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on play channels.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Parallel mode - Play Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on play channels. Secondary > Primary v Remote Remote - VDCP - Sony - Odetics - DD35 - Odetics F&K - VDCP F&K - VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 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. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Recorder Settings User Interface The Recorder settings allow specifying configuration settings associated to the record channels. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • • in the Multicam Configuration window, Channels tab, in the advanced display mode: ◦ on page 5, 6 or 7 on the server-based application ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T2.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Clip Capacity Description Recording mode on the record channels. Values The following values are available: Global / Per channel • Global: In this mode, the clip capacity is shared between the different record trains. Example: When 3 record trains are used, creating a clip of 30 min on REC1 will take 10 min of recording capacity equally from each record train. • Per channel: In this mode, the clip capacity is only relevant to the individual record train.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 IN1 XX% Loop Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot (ALT+Q from the operational windows) to be taken into account. 3.4.3. Description This parameter contains two types of information on the specified recorder: Recording Capacity: XX% percentage of the disk space allocated to each channel. Loop / No Loop: indicates whether the Loop Recording parameter is enabled or not.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 The following screenshot shows Audio settings and Audio Monitoring settings, defined on page 2 of the Channels tab in the server-based application: Audio Connectors Description Type of connectors available in the hardware configuration. The audio formats available on the EVS server, and in the Advanced audio settings pages, depend on the audio hardware configuration.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Audio Full Scale Description Maximum audio level for the analog outputs on the server (in dB). It allows indirectly defining the head room, as the audio full scale is 4 dB higher than the head room. As the default value for the audio full scale is 22 dB, the default value for the head room is 18. Values Range of values: [10…30] dB Default value 22 dB Ancillary Mode Availability This setting is displayed in SD configurations.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Overview on Advanced Audio Settings Introduction The Advanced Audio settings are defined from the Channels tab, pages 3 to 6 of the Multicam Configuration window. These pages are only available in the advanced mode. They allow audio channel routing, muting, and adjusting the audio gain. The Advanced Audio settings for the inputs allow users to specify how the audio sources are routed to the audio mono channels of each record channel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Audio Input Settings Introduction The advanced audio input settings allow users to specify the following elements: • Which type of audio source should be taken into account in the recording process. • How the audio mono channels of the source material will be distributed to the material recorded on the EVS server. • Whether an audio gain or audio muting should be applied in the recording process.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Example 2 The allocation of the source audio mono channels shown above means that: • The embedded audio source of the 1st mono channel of the record channel (IN1 or IN2) will be stored on mono channels 1 to 4 of the recorded material. • The embedded audio source of the 5th mono channel of the record channel (IN1 or IN2) will be stored on mono channels 5 to 8 of the recorded material.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Audio Output Settings Introduction The audio output settings for audio allow users to do the following: • Map the audio mono channels of the material stored on the EVS server to an output mono channel of a play channel. • Specify the audio gain to be applied to each output mono channel. • Mute an output mono channel.
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CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Example In the screenshot below, the audio mono channels defined on the A/V material on the EVS server are allocated to the play channels in the following way: The audio outputs are in dolby embedded format. By default, an audio mono channel of the A/V material stored the EVS server is sent to the corresponding embedded channel of the play channel. In this example, this is the case for mono channels from 3 to 8.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Audio (Embedded) Inputs By default, the audio embedded mono channels from the source material are mapped as shown in the table below onto the A/V material stored on the EVS server.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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 play channels as presented in the table below.
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CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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 play channels as presented in the table below.
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CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 The Dolby E transitions will be correct as long as: • the configuration is correct • the AES stream containing Dolby E is correctly synchronized with the video Dolby E transitions will not be correct (2 frames of mute at the transitions) if the audio type is set to E instead of EY or D instead of DY. Audio effects (scrub, slow motion) are not possible in Dolby E. If they are used anyway, the audio will be muted. 3.4.4.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 LTC Description Longitudinal timecode (timecode defined on or plugged into the EVS server) automatically stored in the first timecode jump table (LTC table). This is not possible to modify the timecode type stored in the first timecode jump table. Values LTC (non-editable) User Description Timecode type stored in the second timecode jump table (User TC table).
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Timecode Insertion Settings User Interface The Timecode Insertion settings allow the management of VITC or ANC timecodes channel by channel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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. Lines Description Lines on which the VITC must be written on the output connectors of the record codec.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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. The other DIDs are not saved.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.5. Network Tab 3.5.1. Overview Network Tab The Network tab consists of two pages in the basic and/or advanced mode in the serverbased application. The Network tab includes the settings on the Gigabit Ethernet network, both networks used for the backup and transfer of video and audio data. No SDTI network is available with an XTnano server. The Net name can however be used. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Network tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 The following screenshot shows the Net Name field on page 1 of the Network tab in the server-based application in advanced mode when no SDTI network is available: Net Name 3.5.3. Description Machine name on the SDTI network. It is not mandatory. It can however be useful to easily identify the servers running a given configuration, as it is tied to the running configuration. The Net Name will be displayed even if the SDTI code is not valid.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 User Interface The Gigabit IP Configuration settings are available: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Network tab, in the basic and advanced display modes on page 1 in the server-, and web-based interface. • in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T3.X).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.6. Monitoring Tab 3.6.1. Overview Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.6.2. Setting Name Basic & Advanced Technical Setup SD Edge Enh. X X REC HD->SD Low latency X X Multiviewer Settings User Interface The Multiviewer settings allow specifying the settings related to the Multiviewer display such as the number of channels to combine and display, the audio and output video configuration. These fields are available in the Multicam Configuration window, Monitoring tab .
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Available Layouts The available layouts are: • 4 (2+2): 4 identical size images, 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom. • 6 (4+2): 4 small size images at the top, 2 larger images at the bottom. • 6 (3+3): 6 identical size images, 3 at the top, 3 at the bottom. • 8 (3+3+2): 6 small size images in the first 2 rows, 2 larger images at the bottom. This layout is not useful on all servers.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Audio Monitoring left-right tracks Description Specifies the pair of stereo audio tracks of the selected channel to monitor. Values 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16 Default value 1/2 (By default, the first stereo pair of the source is selected) Aspect ratio - Videos Description Changes the aspect ratio of the video output in HD mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.6.3. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 OSD Settings User Interface The OSD settings allow specifying the settings related to the OSD and information to be displayed on the monitoring screen. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Monitoring tab • in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T4.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Disk Error 3.6.4. Description Enables or disables the disk error information display on the output monitor. As the server is equipped with a RAID disk array, the operation can continue seamlessly even with 1 faulty disk. If 1 disk is disconnected during operation, the !Raid message appears on all output monitors, and another message appears when the operator shuts down the application, to invite him to replace the disk and rebuild the RAID array.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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. Value • CVBS OUT B J3 138 Description Specifies the output type generated on the J3 connector. Values • • Default value System dependent SD HD 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Aspect ratio Description Defines the frame ratio. Values • • • Default value 4:3 L Box 4:3 L Box 4:4 crop 16:9 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.7. Protocol Tab 3.7.1. Overview Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.7.2. Clip Identifiers LSM ID The LSM ID is a clip identifier based on the EVS video server structure. The LSM ID is made up of 3 digits and 1 letter, for example 112B, where the digits and letter represent the following elements in the server structure: UmID The UmID is an 8-bytes ID with fixed length. VarID The VarID is a 32-bytes ID with variable length and format. The following VarID parameters need to be set up: 3.7.3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Warning The Sony BVW settings are only available if the license code 118, required to work with the Sony protocol, is valid. The following screenshot presents page 1 of the Protocol tab in the server-based application and highlights the Sony BVW settings area. FFW/REW speed Description Specifies the speed used by the protocol for forward and rewind operations.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 List Remote CAM Description Allows access to the CAM recorders of the remote server specified in the XNet field. Values • • Default value Yes, meaning that the recorders of the local server and the remote server are available. No, meaning that only the recorders of the local server are available. No SONY Parallel Status 3.7.4. Description Activates the Sony serial connection status reporting when several controllers are used in parallel mode.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 The following screenshot shows the RS422 VarID and the VDCP visibility settings areas, available in the Protocol tab, in advanced mode: VarID Definition and Parameters The VarID is a 32-bytes ID with variable length and format. The VarID settings enable VDCP protocol to use the VarID to access the clip IDs on a server. This page in the Multicam Configuration menu only displays the parameter values. These values are extracted from the ‘varid.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 VarID Configuration File The VarID parameters are defined in a configuration file. This file, named varid.ini, is located in the C:\LSMCE\DATA directory. The file has the following syntax: ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; VARID settings ;-----------------------------;Parameter values and [default] ; ; Uniqueness= [Local] or Global ; Length= [32] or 8 ; Format= [ASCII] or Binary ; Visibility= [], 1..
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Format Description Specifies whether the VarID has an ASCII or binary format. Values • • Default value ASCII ASCII Binary VDCP Visibility 146 Description This field is not relevant on this type of server. Value The value is forced to the default value, but is not taken into account. 3.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.8. GPI Tab 3.8.1. Overview GPI Tab The GPI tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advanced parameters) in the server-based application. The GPI tab includes the settings of the GPI inputs and outputs signals. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the GPI tab.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.8.2. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 GPI Settings User Interface The GPI Settings allow specifying the settings related to the GPI inputs and outputs features. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, GPI tab • in the Technical menu of the Remote Control Panel (T6.X) The following screenshot presents the settings page of the GPI tab in the server-based application and highlights the GPI Settings area.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 • Odetics: Play, Pause, Recue, Next. • VDCP: Play, Pause, Recue, Previous, Next, Skip. Note For all protocols, use the channel assignment (PGM1 to PGM4) instead of the device protocol type (Sony BVW75, Odetics). TTL GPIs set as GPIs Description Defines the 4 configurable GPIs as inputs or outputs.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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: The level changes to high level at • close activation. • close pulse A rising edge pulse is generated at activation.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.8.3. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 The tally function is now active, and works as follows: When the server receives a ‘Mark tally’ GPI IN, an IN point is marked on the corresponding record train (for ex. cam a). When a second ‘Mark Tally’ GPI IN is received on a different record train (for ex. cam b), the server marks an OUT point on the first record train (cam a) and an IN point on the second record train (cam b). All the clips created this way are added to the defined playlist.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.9. Operation Tab 3.9.1. Overview Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Operation Tab The Operation tab consists of six pages in the basic mode in the server-based application. No advanced mode is available in this tab. The Operation tab includes all operational settings. Setting List The table below presents the settings of the Operation tab.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Clips Settings Setting Name Basic Operational Setup Clips settings P1 to P2 2.x Automake clip for cam A/B/C/D P1 X Guardbands P1 X Default clip duration P1 X Autoname clips P1 X Clip post-roll P1 X Mark cue points P1 X Preroll P1 X Record trains OUTs P1 X Default copy/move P1 X Freeze on cue points P2 X Protocol receive page P2 X Playlist receive page P2 X Basic Operational Setup P2 3.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Miscellaneous Settings Basic Operational Setup P3 5.1 Protect pages X X Confirm delete clips/playlists X X P3 7.1 Push target X X Push target 1/2 X X Push mode X X Push receive page X X P3 8.1 Audio slow motion X X Lipsync value X X Aux track output X X Basic Operational Setup P4 9.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.9.2. OSD Settings User Interface 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 OSD on inputs Description Enables / disables the OSD on the record channels. Values Yes (default) / No Background 3.9.3. Description Applies a dark gray background to the OSD display. Values Yes / No (default) Audio Meters OSD Settings User Interface The Audio Meters OSD settings allow users to specify whether and how the audio meters are to be displayed on the OSD.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Audio meters Description Shows/hides the audio meters on the OSD. Values Yes / No Default value Yes DB Adjust Description Adjusts the value of the displayed audio meters. Values From - 83.2 to 0.0 dB, with a variable increments (larger in low values, and smaller with increasing values) Default value 0.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. 3.9.4. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Clips Settings User Interface The Clips settings relate to various aspects of the clip management: clip definition, storage location, metadata, and cue points.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Automake clip for CAM A/B/C/D Availability This parameter is only displayed in SportLight configurations. Introduction When creating clips, the clip corresponding to the camera on which IN/OUT points have been marked are always saved. It is possible to save automatically the same action on the other cameras. Only cameras letters applicable to the logical channels are displayed.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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: • Disable: 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Default copy/move Description Specifies whether the copy operations should be executed preferably using the SDTI or the Gigabit network. Values The value is forced to Gigabit for this parameter on an XTnano server. • Gigabit: The copy operations are executed via the GigE interface. Freeze on cue points Description Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or not when it reaches a cue point marked on the record train that is being played back.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Playlist Receive page 3.9.5. 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 is valid.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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: Availability The Playlist settings are only available if the license code 111 is valid. You can also create and manage playlist exclusively via protocols.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Default playlist speed Description Defines the default speed used to play clips in a playlist. Values The following values are possible Unknown, and from 0% to 100%: • Unknown means that the speed of the previous clip in the playlist will be used as a reference for the current clip. • 0% will force the playlist to pause at the end of each clip. • 1% to 100% will apply the specified speed as default speed for playlist elements.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.9.6. Protection Settings User Interface 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Confirm delete clips/playlists Description Enables a confirmation request when users delete clips, playlists or in both situations. Values The following values are possible: • Off: Clips and playlists are immediately deleted. • Clips: A confirmation is required for a clip deletion, but not for a playlist deletion. • Playlists: A confirmation is required for a playlist deletion, but not for a clip deletion.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server-based application, where the Push settings are available, and highlights the Push settings area: 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Push Target 1 / 2 Description Specifies to which machine(s) on the network the clips must automatically be sent when the operator uses the PUSH function on the LSM Remote Panel. The machines defined in this setting are also used as default target for clip copies. The users can define two default targets: Target 1/ Target 2. The clips will be pushed in sequential order.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.9.8. Audio Settings User Interface 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.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 3.9.9. EVS Controller Settings Introduction The EVS Controller settings gather: ◦ Settings related to the behavior of the keys, lever or jog of the Remote Panel. Warning Most of the settings are only available or applicable with base configurations associated to the use of an EVS Remote Panel (Nano Remote).
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Fast jog Description Sets the increment of the jump when the Remote Panel is used in Fast Jog mode. Values The values from 1 to 20 times are possible.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 Lever engage mode Description Specifies how the playback speed varies depending on the position of the lever. Values The following values are possible: • Direct mode: The lever will engage directly when moved, resulting in a speed jump to the desired speed determined by the lever arm position.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Recall clip toggle Description Enables/disables the selection of the camera of a clip through the Function keys: Pressing several times the F_ key browses to CAM A, CAM B, CAM C, CAM D, CAM E and CAM F. Values Yes / No Default value Yes Record key Description Changes the function of the RECORD key on the Remote Panel, as described below.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 PGM/PRV mode Description Allows the user to select the PGM/PRV mode on the LCD display as a function accessible from the A button on the Remote Panel’s main menu. 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 Remote Panel. • No: The PGM/PRV mode is not available from the A key on the Remote Panel.
EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Glossary G GPI Abbreviation for General Purpose Interface. This refers to a device used as an communication interface with the EVS server. It has digital lines which may be used for input, output, or both, depending on the function. 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.
CONFIGURATION MANUAL XTnano Server 11.02 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. SLSM camera Also called Supermotion cameras. These are cameras that record at a a frame rate two to three times higher than the normal frame rate of 25 fps (PAL) or 30 fps (NTSC).
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