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CONFIGURATION MANUALVersion 11.01 - November 2012

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3.3. Server Tab3.3.1. OverviewServer TabThe Server tab consists of a single page in the basic or advanced mode in the server-based application. It cov

Setting Name Basic AdvancedTechnicalSetupIP Address X XSubnet Mask X XDefault Gateway X X3.3.2. Video and ReferenceVideo and Reference SettingsIntrodu

Field RateDescription Field frequency used (Hz).Both field rate and resolution give the video standard.Values 50.00 Hz (PAL) - default59.94 Hz (NTSC)5

CodecDescription Algorithm used to compress and decompress the video signal.The codecs available on the EVS server depend on the videostandard used, a

Recorded Lines (SD)Description Number of lines recorded from the left to the right of thepicture.The setting value depends on the selected video stand

Codec AvailabilityCodec Availability Depending on License CodesThe following table presents the codec availability for an XT3 server depending on thel

Codec-Related InformationBitrates and Recorded Lines in SD 525iCodec Type SD MJPEG Standard SD IMX (D10) DVCPro 50Bitrate 20-100 Mbps 30; 40; 50 Mbps

Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 1080i/1080p(50 Hz)CodecHD MJPEGEVSHD MJPEGStandardHD MPEG2IntraDVCPro HD(only 1080i)AVCIntra 100Bitrate(Mbps

Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 1080i/1080p(59.94 Hz)CodecHD MJPEGEVSHD MJPEGStandardHD MPEG2IntraDVCPro HD(only 1080i)AVCIntra100Bitrate(Mb

1. Introduction1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVSServersNew Configuration ModuleThe Multicam Setup application is used for configuration an

Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p (50 Hz)HDMJPEGEVSHDMJPEGStandardHD MPEG2IntraDVCProHDAVC Intra100Bitrate(Mbps)20-360 20-360 20-360 100

Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p(59.94 Hz)HDMJPEGEVSHDMJPEGStandardHD MPEG2IntraDVCProHDAVC Intra100Bitrate(Mbps)20-360 20-360 20-360 10

WarningSome video formats allowed on an XT3 server create clips that are notcompatible with previous hardware. When an incompatible format is selected

HD to SD SDI / SD SDI to HDDescription Allows adjusting the secondary phase of the mainframe, that isto say the relative phase of the:• HD SDI outputs

3.3.4. Interpolation SettingsIntroductionThe Interpolation settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application(1stpage) and web-b

Vertical Interp. (Vertical Interpolation)Description Enables or disables the two-line interpolation process.Values • No (default)• YesFour LinesDescri

General DescriptionThe PC LAN settings allow the MTPC board of an EVS server to communicate andexchange information with other EVS hardware on a setup

3.4. Channels Tab3.4.1. OverviewChannels TabThe Channels tab consists of maximum nine pages in the advanced mode in the server-based application, and

Setting Name Basic AdvancedTechnicalSetupOSD XAudio settings P2 P2 T2.XAudio connectors X X XNumber of tracks X X XAudio full scale X XAncillary mode

Setting Name Basic AdvancedTechnicalSetupTimecode insertion settings — P9 —IN Loop settings XSD OUT settings XHD OUT settings X3.4.2. ChannelsBase Set

• a configuration section for each configuration line. It is presented in seven tabs whicheasily give access to all configuration parameters:Simplific

InputsDescription Number of logical record channels in the given configuration.The partition of the disk storage between these channels, andthe advanc

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.V

SLSM RecAvailability This parameter is available with the license code 110.Description Activates the slow motion recording, and allows defining thetyp

3G/DualDescription Defines the interface the EVS server will use with the 3D or1080p standards:• The Dual Link interface consists of a pair of HD-SDI

The following screenshot highlights the Port settings, defined on page 1 of the Channelstab in the server-based application:RS422 #1 - #6Description S

Channels and Control SettingsIntroductionThe Channel and Control settings mainly allow specifying which controllers (main andpossibly secondary) have

Main ctrl (Main Controller)Description Name of the main device/controller allowed to control the givenplay or record channel.Values For a controller t

OSDDescription Specifies which device (main or secondary controller) willmanage the OSD display characters in parallel mode.Values Two values are poss

Protocol-Specific Assignment RulesStandalone ProtocolThe table shows whether or not the given protocol, used as a standalone (as maincontroller, witho

Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35OdeticsF&KVDCPF&KLinXMain Controller1 PGM 22 PGM> 2 PGM1 PGM+ 1 REC11 REC> 1 RECSeveral P

Configuration Available from Server, Web and RemotePanelYou can configure the EVS server using one of the three available tools:• The server-based app

Remote IPDP AVSP VDCP Sony EditRec Odetics DD35OdeticsF&KVDCPF&KLinX1 PGM2 PGM> 2 PGM1 REC 1> 1 REC1 PGM+ 1 RECSeveral PGM+ 1 RECSeveral

Exclusive mode - REC ChannelsThe following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode onrecord channels.Secondary >Primary v

Parallel mode - REC ChannelsThe following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on recordchannels.Secondary >Primary vRe

Recorder SettingsIntroductionThe Recorder settings allow specifying configuration settings associated to the recordchannels.These fields are available

Clip CapacityDescription Recording mode on the record channels.Values The following values are available: Global / Per channel• Global:In this mode, t

IN1 XX% LoopWarningA change to this parameter requires an application reboot (ALT+Q from theoperational windows) to be taken into account.Description

Supported Modes1 PGM ModeIn a single PGM mode, users working in a Spotbox configuration with IPDirector no longerneed to use two channels in PGM/PRV m

Mix on One Channel SettingsIntroductionThe Mix on one channel settings allow specifying whether the secondary link of the codecmodule (J3) of the play

3.4.3. AudioAudio and Audio Monitoring SettingsIntroductionThe Audio settings allow users to specify, among others, the physical configuration foraudi

Audio ConnectorsDescription Type of connectors available in the hardware configuration.The audio formats available on the EVS server, and in theAdvanc

Documented User InterfacesThe Server Configuration manual deals with all user interfaces used to configureMulticam: server-based application, web-base

Audio Full ScaleDescription Maximum audio level for the analog outputs on the server (indB).It allows indirectly defining the head room, as the audio

Overview on Advanced Audio SettingsIntroductionThe Advanced Audio settings are defined from the Channels tab, pages 3 to 6 of theMulticam Configuratio

General PrinciplesThe advanced audio settings are presented on each page as a table:In the table, the information is organized as follows:• The rows c

Audio Input SettingsDescriptionThe advanced audio input settings allow users to specify:• which type of audio source should be taken into account in t

Example 2The allocation of the source audio mono channels shown above means that:• The embedded audio source of the 1st mono channel of the record cha

Audio Output SettingsDescriptionThe audio output settings for audio allow users to:• map the audio mono channels of the material stored on the EVS ser

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ExampleIn the screenshot displayed below, the audio mono channels defined on the A/V materialon the EVS server are allocated to the play channels in t

Audio (Embedded) InputsBy default, the audio embedded mono channels from the source material are mapped asshown in the table below onto the A/V materi

Audio Embedded OutputsBy default, the audio mono channels from the A/V material stored on the EVS server aremapped to the embedded mono channels on th

When Starting the EVS Server After Initial ConfigurationAfter the initial configuration, you will select a configuration line and press ENTER to runth

The table shows the maximum number of players, and the audio configuration with 8tracks (mono channels):OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6Mono1 D 01

Audio AnalogBy default, the audio mono channels of the A/V material stored on the EVS server are sentto the analog audio output connectors of the play

Collective Editing ActionsYou can apply the following editing actions to all audio channels of a page using thefollowing shortcuts, when available on

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 screensh

Dolby Audio ManagementConcepts• Dolby Digital or Dolby 5.1 or AC-3, is an audio coding system containing up to 6discrete channels of sound, with 5 cha

The Dolby E transitions will be correct as long as:• the configuration is correct• the AES stream containing Dolby E is correctly synchronized with th

LTCDescription Longitudinal timecode (timecode defined on or plugged into theEVS server) automatically stored in the first timecode jumptable (LTC tab

Timecode Insertion SettingsIntroductionThe Timecode Insertion settings allow the management of VITC or ANC timecodeschannel by channel.These fields ar

In LoopD-VITCThe D-VITC (Digital Vertical Interval Timecode) and userbits are always written on themonitoring SD outputs of the record codec and are t

UserBitsDescription Enables/disables the insertion of the user bits in the HDoutput.The values specified for the HAnc LTC and HAnc VITC fieldshave to

2. Multicam Setup2.1. Overview of User Interfaces2.1.1. Overview of the Setup AreasGeneral DescriptionThe Multicam Setup window is the window that ope

UserBitsDescription Enables/disables the insertion of the user bits in the SDoutput.When TC0 is selected for the D-VITC field, the user bitsvalues wil

Supported PacketsThe supported ancillary data packets shall comply with the SMPTE standards 334M,291M (type 2 ANC packet).Up to now, SMPTE 334M data p

Custom 1/2Description Enables/disables a customized decoding of the SMPTE 334Mdata packets. See section "Customizing the Decoding ofSMPTE Data&qu

3.5. Network Tab3.5.1. OverviewNetwork TabThe Network tab consists of one page in the basic and/or advanced mode in the server-based application. The

3.5.2. SDTI SettingsIntroductionThe SDTI settings allow specifying the settings related to the SDTI network. Thisnetwork allows the content between EV

SpeedDescription Enables the selection of the SDTI option and the bandwidth forthe network.On the XT3 server, there is one pair of SDTI connectors:XNe

TypeDescription Defines the privileges of the EVS server on the SDTI network.Values The following values are possible:• Client: It cannot access the c

3.5.3. Gigabit Ethernet SettingsIntroductionThe Gigabit Ethernet settings specify the settings related to the Gigabit Ethernetnetwork. It allows the b

Subnet Mask (Port 1/Port 2)Description Range of logical addresses within the address space assignedto the Gigabit Ethernet connection.The IP addresses

3.6. Monitoring Tab3.6.1. OverviewMonitoring TabThe Monitoring tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advancedparameters) in the server-

User InterfacesThe Multicam Setup window contains six areas highlighted and described below.These areas contain similar information in both web-based

Setting Name Basic & AdvancedTechnicalSetupJ1 X XOUT B J3 X XAspect ratio X XSD Edge Enh. X XREC HD->SD Low latency X X3.6.2. Multiviewer Setti

LayoutDescription Specifies how the sources are displayed on the Multiviewerscreen.Values • 4 (2+2)• 6 (4+2)• 6 (3+3)• 8 (3+3+2) (not useful on all se

Display 1 to 8Description Specifies the source linked to the corresponding display in theselected layout. You can select play channels (PGM), recordch

Aspect ratio - SD downconvertedDescription Changes the aspect ratio of the video output in SD mode.Values • 16:9 Anamorphic• 4:3 Crop• 4:3 LetterboxDe

The following screenshot presents the settings page of the Monitoring tab in the server-based application and highlights the OSD settings area:Genlock

Network errorDescription Enables or disables the network error information display onthe output monitor.If there is an problem with the network connec

Char OUT J4Description Specifies the monitoring output type generated on the J4connector.Values • SD• HDDefault value System dependentChar OUT J1Descr

SDEdge Enh.Description Defines the edge enhancer strength used when generating theSD downconverted output video.Values 0 to 100Default value 66RECHD

3.7. Protocol Tab3.7.1. OverviewProtocol TabThe Protocol tab consists of 3 pages in the basic mode and 4 pages in the advanced modein the server-based

Setting Name Basic AdvancedTechnicalSetupOSD Settings P2 / P3 P2 / P3 T5.XOSD on Output X X XDisplay sel – X XTC H-Pos – X XTC V-Pos – X XName H-Pos –

Description of the AreasThe table below describes the various parts of Multicam Setup window:# Name of area Description1. Title bar The title bar disp

3.7.2. RS422 Protocols SettingsIntroductionThe RS422 Protocols settings allow specifying the settings related to the clipidentification used to access

3.7.3. Clip IdentifiersLSM IDThe 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, f

3.7.4. Sony BVW SettingsIntroductionThe Sony BVW settings allow specifying the settings that will be used with the SonyBVW75 protocol.These fields are

Use guardbandDescription Makes the OUT guardband available to the protocol.Values • Yes, meaning that the protocol has access to the IN andOUT guardba

Overview on Edit Rec SettingsThe Edit Rec settings allow specifying the settings that will be used by the Edit Recfeature.The Edit Rec settings are av

Playlist Settings for Edit RecIntroductionThe Playlist settings allow specifying the playlist that will be loaded by default when theEdit Rec starts.T

Audio Settings for Edit RecIntroductionThe Audio settings allow specifying the settings related to the fading applied at the clipboundaries.The follow

Time Code Settings for Edit RecIntroductionThe Time Code settings allow specifying the timecode (TC) types used in variouscommunication protocols.The

Insert TC in SDI (1 or 2 fields)Description Activates or deactivates the timecode insertion in the VITC inSD or in the HANC in HD when the playlist is

Channel Settings for Edit RecIntroductionThe Channel settings allow specifying the settings related to the channel behavior instop mode.The following

# Name of area Description4. ConfigurationSummaryThis area shows a summary of the server parametersfor the configuration line selected in the Configur

OSD Settings for Edit RecIntroductionThe OSD settings allow specifying the settings related to the OSD and information to bedisplayed on the monitorin

Display selDescription Specifies the field or combination of fields to be displayed onthe screen.• The TC is the Edit TC or the User TC in case the co

Name V-PosDescription Defines the vertical position of the edit name on the screen.Values 0 to 11Default value 03.7.6. RS422VarID SettingsIntroductio

VarID Definition and ParametersThe VarID is a 32-bytes ID with variable length and format. The VarID settings enableVDCP protocol to use the VarID to

VarID Configuration FileThe VarID parameters are defined in a configuration file. This file, named varid.ini, islocated in the C:\LSMCE\DATA directory

LengthDescription Specifies whether the VarID has a fixed length of 8 bytes or avariable length of 32 bytes.Values • 8, fixed length.• 32, variable le

3.8. GPI Tab3.8.1. OverviewGPI TabThe GPI tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advanced parameters) in theserver-based application. Th

3.8.2. GPI SettingsIntroductionThe GPI Settings allow specifying the settings related to the GPI inputs and outputsfeatures.These fields are available

• DD35: Play, Pause, Recue, Previous, Next, Skip.• Odetics: Play, Pause, Recue, Next.• VDCP: Play, Pause, Recue, Previous, Next, Skip.NoteFor all prot

GPIs IN - FunctionDescription Specifies the function associated to the GPIinput line.According the configured protocol some or all of the functionsde

Configuration LinesIn the Configuration Lines area, a configuration line is highlighted when it is selected.The main commands for configuration line m

GPIs IN - DelayDescription Specifies the time (number of seconds and/or frames) that theserver will wait after receiving the input signal before execu

GPIs OUT - Pulse durationDescription Defines the pulse duration (number of seconds and/or frames)for pulse type output lines.Values • 00s00fr to 02s00

How to Activate the Tally FunctionTo use the tally function, proceed as follows:1. Activate it using the Tally parameter.2. Go to the GPIs IN settings

3.9. Operation Tab3.9.1. OverviewOperation TabThe Operation tab consists of six pages in the basic mode in the server-based application.No advanced mo

Clips SettingsSetting Name BasicOperationalSetupClips settings P1 to P2 2.xAutomake clip for cam A/B/C/D P1 XMake clips rem. trains P1 XGuardbands P1

Setting Name BasicOperationalSetupSwap audio tracks X XPlaylist loop X XPlaylist auto fill X XFade to/from color X XLoad playlist X XMiscellaneous Set

Controller SettingsSetting Name BasicOperationalSetupController settings P4 9.XEffect duration for take X XFast jog X XPGM Speed/Var max X XLever enga

Special Effects SettingsSetting Name BasicOperationalSetupSpecial Effects settings P6 12.XPain/target transition X XSet colour for X XColour X XCustom

The following screenshot presents page 1 of the Network tab in the server-basedapplication, where the OSD settings are available, and highlights the O

BackgroundDescription Applies a dark gray background to the OSD display.Values Yes / No (default)3.9.3. Audio Meters OSD SettingsIntroductionThe Audio

Configuration LinesCommand description Command iconRenaming the configuration lineEntering the Configuration window to edit the settings related theco

DB AdjustDescription Adjusts the value of the displayed audio meters.Values From - 83.2 to 0.0 dB, with a variable increments (larger in lowvalues, an

3.9.4. Clips SettingsIntroductionThe Clips settings relate to various aspects of the clip management: clip definition,storage location, metadata, and

Automake clip for CAM A/B/C/D/EAvailability This parameter is only displayed in Multicam LSM, Replay-Only LSM and XSense configurations.Introduction W

Default clip durationDescription Specifies the duration of clips created with only one referencepoint (IN or OUT point).Values Disable, or from 00s01f

Clip post-rollDescription When the Post-Roll function is enabled from the secondaryclip menu, the clip will play through its OUT point for theduration

Record trains OUTsDescription Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or play through when itreaches an OUT point marked on the record train that is be

Freeze on cue pointsDescription Specifies whether Multicam will freeze or not when it reachesa cue point marked on the record train that is being play

Timeline Receive pageDescription Specifies on which page(s) the clips automatically created intimeline mode as part of the timeline editing process ar

AvailabilityThe Playlist settings are only available if the license code 111 or 112 is valid. Someplaylist settings are tied to the code 112, and will

Audio effect durationAvailability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid.This setting is only available if the Audio locked t

2.2.2. Launching a ConfigurationIntroductionWhen the EVS server has initialized, the Multicam Setup window stays open, by default,until the operator s

Insert in playlistDescription Specifies if the clips add to a playlist are insert before or afterthe active clip in the playlist.Values After / Before

Extend split transitionAvailability This setting is only available if the license code 112 is valid.Description Determines how the transition should b

Playlist loopDescription Specifies whether the playlists in play mode will be looped andplayed back continuously.Values Yes / NoDefault value NoPlayli

Load PlaylistDescription This parameter is only used in 2PGM or 3PGM mode.Values The following values are available:• Always:This always loads the sel

Mono per groupDescription Defines how many audio mono channels are associated toeach of both audio tracks of a timeline.Values The following values ar

The following screenshot presents page 3 of the Operation tab in the server-basedapplication, where the Protection settings are available, and highlig

Clip edit by networkAvailability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid.Description Allows users to edit clips on the whole S

3.9.8. Keywords SettingsIntroductionThe Keywords settings allow the management of keywords on the EVS server.These fields are available in the followi

Keyword filesDescription Specifies the keywords file that can be used to assignkeywords to clips or to search the clips database.Values The following

3.9.9. Push SettingsIntroductionThe Push settings relate to the management of the Push function on the EVS server. ThePush function allows users to ea

2.2.3. Editing a ConfigurationHow to Edit a ConfigurationIntroductionWhen the operator hits a key on the keyboard connected to the EVS server (within

Push TargetDescription Specifies which EVS servers will be listed as possible targetsfor push actions when the user selects:• the default Target 1 and

Push Target 1 / 2Description Specifies to which machine(s) on the network the clips mustautomatically be sent when the operator uses the PUSHfunction

Push Receive PageDescription Specifies the page of your machine where clips sent to you byother network operators using the PUSH function must bestore

Audio slow motionDescription Allows users to play back or mute the audio track when theplaying speed is different than 100%.Values The following value

Aux track outputDescription Specifies to which audio outputs the auxiliary track of theplaylist will be played out.Values The following values are pos

The following screenshot presents page 4 of the Operation tab in the server-basedapplication, where the EVS Controller settings are available:Effect d

PGM Speed / var maxContext During playback, if PGM Speed or Var Max has been enabledin the secondary menu of the Remote Panel, the lever rangewill be

Second lever rangeContext The lever can be used in normal mode to play back clips atslow motion speed from 0 to 100%. A secondary range isavailable to

Pointing deviceDescription Specifies the pointing device connected to the EVS server,and initializes it.If the tablet is not properly calibrated, this

Call channel VGADescription Enables or disables the Call Channel function on the VGAClip screen. This function allows the operator to select onwhich P

Invalid ConfigurationInvalid configuration lines are easily detected in the server-based application:• When a configuration line becomes invalid, a re

Grab imageAvailability This setting is only available if the license code 117 is valid.Description Enables / disables an image grab when the MARKkey

3.9.12. Cam Mapping SettingsIntroductionThe Cam Mapping settings allow specifying the settings related to the mapping ofnetwork cameras to unused came

• Cam C and Cam D can be mapped to network cameras using respectively the Cam Cand Cam D parameters.Cam MappingDescription Enables or disables the cam

Remote Panel AssignmentIn setups where several LSM Remote Panels and a hypermotion camera are defined, theassignment of the various PGMs and hypermoti

3.9.14. Hypermotion Controller SettingsIntroductionThe Hypermotion controller settings allow specifying the settings related to the control ofa hyperm

Remote modeDescription Specifies the camera elements controlled by the server.Values • Hypermotion only:The server controls only the hypermotion camer

IPAddressAvailability This setting is only available if the Port setting is set to LanPC.Description Specifies the IP address of the PC LA N.Values x

The following screenshot presents page 6 of the Operation tab in the server-basedapplication:Paint/target transitionAvailability This setting is avail

ColourAvailability This setting, and the three related custom settings below, areavailable with a valid license code 113.Description Defines the defau

Split screen trackingAvailability This setting is available with a valid license code 113 and acompatible base configuration.Description Enables or di

2.2.5. Exporting and Importing Configuration LinesHow to Export Configuration LinesNoteThe screenshots in this section features configuration names wh

External offsideDescription Activates or deactivates the control of Epsio application fromthe remote when the Offside line parameter is set to Yes.Val

Glossary22R/CMAbbreviation standing for ‘2 record channels par codec module’. This feature allows usingthe secondary link of the codec module of a rec

Multicam Setup windowInitial Window in the server-based and web-based Multicam Setup application, that isdisplayed when the EVS server is not running

WWeb-Based Multicam Setup interfaceWeb-Based interface used to set up and configure the EVS servers. The short form is'web-based interface'

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3. If requested, change the selection of configuration lines selected for export on the leftpane:◦ By default, a cross is displayed in front of all co

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

3. On the left pane, use the UP ARROWor DOWN ARROW key to highlight the folderthat contains the configuration file you want to import.When the folder

In the Web-Based InterfaceNoteIn the web-based interface, it is only possible to import configuration lines one byone.To import configuration lines on

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2.2.6. Changing the Position of Configuration LinesIn the Server-Based ApplicationTo move a configuration line up in the list in the server-based appl

In the Web-Based InterfaceThe feature to copy and paste configuration lines is not available as such in the web-based interface.You can however use th

2.3. Server Parameters2.3.1. Chapter ContentsThe table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the describedfeatures are available

In the Server-Based ApplicationTo assign a server facility name in the server-based application, proceed as follows:1. In the Multicam Setup window, p

The password protection has the following impact on the various user interfaces:• The password is required to apply changes to configuration parameter

Deactivating the Password on the EVS ServerOnce the password protection is active, it can only be deactivated from the server-basedapplication as foll

SettingsThe MTPC board connection settings are described in the table below:Setting DescriptionIP Address Specifies the IP address to connect to the p

Supported FormatsThe supported date format is DD-MM-YYYY, as shown in the example below:• 15-03-2011 for March 15, 2011The supported time format is hh

2.3.6. Setting the Default Output To VGA/VideoIntroductionBetween the PC boot and the I/O boot, the video driver is loaded. The Default Output toVGA/V

Overview on the Raid Configuration WindowThe Raid Configuration window is available from the Multicam Setup window, whenpressing R to call the Raid Co

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Field DescriptionThe following table describes the fields editable in the Requested Configuration area in theRaid Configuration window. The fields are

2.4. Licenses and Maintenance2.4.1. Overview on Options Codes ManagementIntroductionTo run a software application and/or specific software options, no

2.4.2. Options Codes Management WindowIn the Server-Based ApplicationThe window features three areas which contain the information mentioned below:Are

In the Web-Based InterfaceThe window features two areas which contain the information mentioned below:Area DescriptionCentral area All codes available

2.4.3. Entering and Removing License CodesIntroductionWhen you request new license codes to activate one or more features, you can receivethe license

In the Web-Based InterfaceTo enter a new license code delivered via a COD file, proceed as follows:1. Copy the .COD file onto a drive available from y

In the Web-Based InterfaceTo enter a new license code delivered via a key number, proceed as follows:1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Options

2.5. Server Maintenance2.5.1. Chapter ContentsThe table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the describedfeatures are availabl

ProcessThe hardware check runs the same steps and checks as the server boot process :1. MTPC check2. H3X check3. Video Codec check4. Quad booting5. Gi

ExitWhen exiting Multicam, a warning will appear to remind the operator that one disk wasdisconnected, and invite him to perform a hardware check to r

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS IIIWHAT'S NEW? VII1. INTRODUCTION 11.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers 11.2. Introduction to

Retrieving LogsIf you suspect that the drive disconnection in operation was not due to a severe diskfailure, but perhaps to the server being too promp

If you don’t need to retrieve the clips or the record trains, you don’t need to rebuild theRAID. In this case, select the 'Clear All Clips'

2.5.6. Importing and Exporting Keyword FilesIntroductionThe keyword file is a simple text file with a name of 8 characters and a .KWD extension.All ke

3. Press ENTER to export the keyword file from the EVS server to the USB key.4. Press OK to close the message box that appears when the keyword file h

3. Multicam Configuration3.1. Overview on User Interfaces3.1.1. IntroductionPreliminary RemarksConfiguration as Initial StepPrior to using Multicam, t

The following table provides an overview on the features available in each user interface:Configuration WindowTechnical Settings Operational SettingsS

Concurrent Modifications in the Remote Panel and theServer-Based ApplicationWhen a parameter is modified with the Remote Panel, and that parameter is

Accessing the Multicam Configuration WindowIn the Server-Based ApplicationTo access the Multicam Configuration window from the Multicam Setup window w

User InterfacesServer-Based User InterfaceThe following screenshot presents the 1sttab, and 1stpage of the Multicam Configurationwindow in the server-

3.1.3. Navigating and Editing in the MulticamConfiguration WindowIn the Server-Based ApplicationNavigation CommandsThe following table presents the co

2.5.6. Importing and Exporting Keyword Files 422.5.7. Exporting Log Files 433. MULTICAM CONFIGURATION 443.1. Overview on User Interfaces 443.1.1. Intr

Editing CommandsThe following table presents the commands to edit the configuration settings in theMulticam Configuration window when the field has be

In the Web-Based InterfaceNavigation and Editing CommandsThe navigation and editing commands in the web-based interface are the commonly usedcommands

Required Application RebootModifications to some parameters will only be applied after an application reboot. This ismentioned in the sections where t

3.1.4. Overview of the Setup Menus in the RemotePanelIntroductionWhen you work in LSM or XSensemode, the Technical and Operational Setup menusavailab

3.1.5. Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus ofthe Remote PanelIntroductionThe way you navigate and edit settings is identical in the Technical Se

Editing CommandsThe following table presents the commands to edit a setting in the Setup menus of theRemote Panel:Command description Command keySelec

3.2. Supported Configurations3.2.1. General Information on SupportedConfigurationsOverview on Supported Configuration TypesAn XT3 server, equipped wit

The following table shows the minimum and maximum number of channels that can beoperated in both modes:6U 4ULSM Spotbox LSM SpotboxMax. # channels 8 8

• The primary links of the V3X boards mentioned in the tables of this section correspondto the upper connectors of a codec module.◦ J8 for IN connect

Clip and Record Train Compatibility onXT3 Servers• Clips are compatible across all Multicam configurations including Super LSM.• Record trains are al

3.8. GPI Tab 1863.8.1. Overview 1863.8.2. GPI Settings 1873.8.3. Tally Settings 1913.9. Operation Tab 1933.9.1. Overview 1933.9.2. OSD Settings 1973.9

IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.Link0 1 PLAY1 MIX11 1 PLAY1 MIX1 REC12 1

Example: 6REC + 1PLAY 2R/CMThe BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 6REC 1PLAY 2R/CMconfiguration need to be cabled as shown bel

IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPr

Available 2R/CM ConfigurationsIN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.L

3.2.3. General Information on SupermotionConfigurationsConceptsThe Supermotion cameras are two- to three-phase cameras, that record the incomingfeeds

3G SLSM 2x-3x ConfigurationsThe 3G SLSM 2x-3x configurations are valid with all HD codecs natively supported by theEVS server in the following conditi

3.2.4. SLSM ConfigurationsIntroductionSLSM PrinciplesThis section details the available multi-phase SLSM configurations on XT3 servers.In SLSM configu

XT3 4U ServersAvailable Configurations with SLSM 2-Phase CamerasIN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4#RECSLSM2x#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.L

Example: 1xSLSM 2PH + 2PLAYThe BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configurationwith 1xSLSM 2PH + 2 PLAY need to be cable

Available Configurations with 3G SLSM 2-Phase CamerasThe table below shows the available 3G SLSM 2 Phase configurations in HD with an XT34U server. Th

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Example: 1x3G SLSM 2PH + 1REC + 1PLAYThe BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3G SLSM configurationwith 1x3G SLSM 2PH + 1 REC +

Available Configurations with SLSM 3-Phase CamerasIN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4#RECSLSM3x#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSe

Available U-Motion 6-Phase ConfigurationsThe table below shows the available U-Motion 6 Phase configurations in HD with an XT34U server, and how the B

IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#RECSLSM2x#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.Link

IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#RECSLSM2x#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.Link

IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#RECSLSM2x#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.Link

IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#RECSLSM2x#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.Link

Example: 2x3GSLSM 2PH + 2 REC + 2 PLAY MIX (2R/CM)The BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configurationwith 2x3G SLSM 2PH

IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#RECSLSM3x#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.Link

Available U-Motion 6-Phase ConfigurationsThe table below shows the available U-Motion 6 and 10 Phase configurations in HD withan XT3 6U server, and ho

What's New?The changes linked to new features in version 11.1 are listed in the table below.In the configuration manual, the icon has been added

Example: 1xSLSM 10PH + 2 PLAY MIXThe BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in an SLSM configurationwith 1xSLSM 10PH + 2 PLAY MIX need

3.2.5. General Principles on 3D and 1080pConfigurationsIntroductionThe 3D and 1080p configurations can be used on an XT3 server, using one of the foll

WarningBear in mind that, even with a 3G interface (single link connected to the rearpanel), both primary and secondary links of a codec module of the

Example: 3D/1080p Dual Link 2REC + 2PLAYThe BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Linkconfiguration 2REC + 2PL

IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPr

Example: 3D/1080p Dual Link 3REC + 1PLAYThe BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Linkconfiguration 3REC + 1PL

XT3 4U ServersAvailable SLSM 2x ConfigurationsThe table below shows the available 3D and 1080p configurations with SLSM 2 Phasecameras on a XT3 4U ser

Example: 3D/1080p Dual Link 1SLSM 2x + 1REC+ 1PLAYThe BNC connectors to be used as record and play channels in a 3D or 1080p Dual Linkconfiguration 1S

XT3 6U ServersAvailable SLSM 2x ConfigurationsThe tables below show the available 3D and 1080p configurations with SLSM 2 Phasecameras on a XT3 6U ser

IN6/OUT1 IN5/OUT2 IN4/OUT3 IN3/OUT4 IN2/OUT5 IN1/OUT6#RECSLSM2x#REC #PLAYPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.LinkSec.LinkPrim.Link