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TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................... III
WHAT’S NEW ON XEDIO DISPATCHER V3.1? .............................................................. V
INDEX .............................................................................................................................. 63
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The following table describes the sections updated to reflect the new and modified
features on Xedio Dis patcher from Xedio Suite 3.1 (com pared to Xedio Suite 3.0).
In the user manual, the icon has been added on left margin to highlight
information on new and updated features.
Click the section number (or the description) in the table to jump directly to the
corresponding section.
Section Description
1.1 - 1.2 New source support: XDCAM Ex, Panasonic P2 AVC Intra
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New export/transcoding form at support:
• Proxy: H.264 AVC TS
• SD: H.264 AVC (MP4, TS), MXF OP1A SMPTE
(DVCPRO50)
• HD: MXF OP1A SMPTE (Avid DNxHD®, DVCPROHD )
4.4 Device area:
XDCAM EX files area supported.
4.5.4 - 4.5.5 - 4.8.5 Workspace – Clip Player View and Storyboard Player
view:
Audio meters show the values defined for the different
levels under Parameter Profiles.
4.6.2 - 5.5.2 Tools area – Logger tab:
The list of available keyword gr ids is accessed by clicking
within the Keyword Grid Selection field, instead of
clicking on an arrow.
4.5.3 - 5.4.2 - 5.8.3 Information has been added to give direction for copying
several source clip(s) at once to the storyboard or to the
export list.
5.4.3 Storyboard:
A new section has been added to explain the replacement
(overwrite) of a storyboard eleme nt.
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1. Introduction
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Xedio Dispatcher is a software product used for importing A/V files, rough-cutting
and exporting rough-cuts to multiple destinations and formats.
Xedio Dispatcher automati cally detects connected devices (such as P2, XDCAM or
XDCAM EX devices), and instantly displays their contents. This allows immediate
browsing of the media directly on the device, which speeds up the shoot selection,
sub-clipping and/or fast rough-cut editing. Shoots, sub-clips and edits can also be
instantly logged.
Once selected or created, the sub-clips and consolidated storyboards can be
easily transferred from the device itself to any EVS video server (for example:
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Simultaneous transfers to multiple destinations in multiple formats are supported
thanks to Xedio on-th e-fly SD/HD rewrapping & transcoding capabilities.
1.2 SUPPORTED FORMATS AND CODECS
The following tables provide information on the currently supported source and
target codecs in SD and HD.
SDVIDEO CODECS
Supported standards
Supported codecs
for source files
• PAL
• NTSC
• Sony XDCAM hi-res
(DV25, IMX-D10 30/40/50)
• Sony XDCAM proxy
• Panasonic P 2 hi-res
(DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50)
• Panasonic P 2 proxy
Supported codecs
for export
• Long GOP M PEG
(MPEG1, MPEG2)
• Sony XDCAM hi-res
(IMX-D10 30/40/50)
• Panasonic P 2 hi-res
(DV25, DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50)
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AVI
(DV25, DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50)
• QuickTime
(DV, DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50, IMX-D10
30/40/50, MJPEG)
• Raw DV
(DV, DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50)
• EVS
(DVCPRO50, MJPEG, IMX-D10 30/40/50 and
Supermotion)
• PCM
(wav audio files)
• WM9
• H.264 AVC
(MP4, TS)
HDVIDEO CODECS
Supported standards
Supported codecs
for source files
Supported codecs
for export
• MXF OP1A SMPTE (DVCPRO50)
• 1080i 50/59.94Hz
• Sony XDCAM HD
(422, 420)
• Sony XDCAM proxy
• Sony XDCAM Ex
• Panasonic P2 high-res
(AVC Intra 50/100, DVCPRO100)
• Panasonic P 2 proxy
• EVS
(MJPEG & proxy, Avid DNxHD®)
• QuickTime
(DVCPRO100, Avid DNxHD®)
• XDCAM HD
(422, 420)
• Panasonic P 2 HD
(AVC Intra 50/100, DVCPRO100)
• H.264 AVC
(MP4, TS)
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REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO SOURCE FILES
The source files must meet the following requirements:
• All video and audio source files (SD or HD) must include maximum 8 audio
channels at 48 KHz, in stereo pairs (dual mono is not s upported).
• HD editing is limited to (less than) 120 Mbps codecs and should be performed
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Long GOP M PEG-2
(TS, PS)
• MXF OP1A SMPTE (Avid DNxHD®,
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2. Installation
2.1 PREREQUISITES
Here is the list of p rerequisites to the installation of Xedio Dispatcher:
• Hardware requirements must be met
• Software requirements must be met
• The XSecure application needs to be installed on the workstation with all the
required license codes
• Xedio Dispatcher has to be installed with administrator rights.
• It is recommended to close all other applications before starting the Xedio
Dispatcher installation, especially all EVS applications.
• XDCAM and/or P2 drivers must be installed on the Xedio Dispatcher computer.
2.2 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Xedio Dispatcher can be installed on a single laptop or desktop computer.
The browser and player of Xedio Dispatcher use the CPU resources of the Xedio
Dispatcher workstation to decode the A/V material, depending on the source and
the target codecs.
The guidelines for the hardware minimum requirements are:
• CPU: Core Duo 2.33GHz processor (or equivalent)
• RAM: 3GB
• Display Resolution: minimum 1280x1024
• Gfx Card: no specific needs (“stan dard” PC Gfx card)
Options:
• USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 (Firewire) and/or PCIe interface(s) depending on the
device you want to connect to Xedio Dispatcher machine (FTP access not
supported).
• For Audio monitoring and/or Audio Guide Track: Digigram Audio Board or any
other Audio Board.
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SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Xedio Dispatcher has to be installed on a computer running Windows XP Pro SP3
32 bits.
2.3 LICENSES
2.3.1 LICENSE CODES REQUIRED
The XSecure application needs to be installed on the workstation. All the following
license codes (known as Xedio Dispatcher full option) must be requested to allow
the use of Xedio Dispatcher, except the Audio Guide Track and RTProf Wizard
which are optional.
License Code Description
Base Package 10 Base Package for Xedio Dispatcher
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P2 Source 20 Access to A/V content on P2 support
XDCAM Source 30 Access to A/V content on XDCAM support
Storyboarding 40 Access to the Storyboarding (rough cut) module of
Xedio Dispatcher
Audio Guide
Track
Export 50 Access to the Export Module of Xedio Dispatcher
RTProf Wizard 51 Allows the creation of a new export target profile
Logger 60 Access to the Logging (IPD Logs) module of Xedio
Transcoding 70 Access to the transcoding option for the export
41 Allows the creation of an Audio Guide Track over a
storyboard
(RTProf generator)
Dispatcher
module. If not present, only smart rendering is
allowed.
2.3.2 REQUESTING AND IMPORTING THE LICENSE KEYS
In the XSecure Manager application installed on the Xedio Dispatcher workstation,
you need to click the Request button to generate an XML file. Email this XML file
to the EVS support and ask for the Impor t Key file.
Once you have received the Import Key file, you need to select and import the file
via the Import Key File button in XSecure Manager.
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2.4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
A Setup wizard guides you through the installation of Xedio Dispatcher.
To install Xedio Dispatcher, proceed as follows:
1. Copy the installation file
FullXedioDispatcher_3.01.xx.exe locally.
This is the full installer file, which you need to use for a first installation. Use
the
XedioDispatcher_3.01.xx.exe for upgrades.
2. Double-click on the installation file to launch the installation wizard
3. Click Next on the Welcome window.
4. Read the License agreement, click the I accept the agreement option and
click Next.
5. Click Install on the Ready to Install window.
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When the application is install ed, you need to restart the computer.
The Xedio Dispatcher installer will then perform some final installation steps
before you can launch the applica tion.
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3. Configuration and
Customization
3.1 EXPORT TARGET PROFILES
3.1.1 DEFINITION
An Export Target Profile (also called ‘RTProf’) is an .xml file that contains the
definition for rendering the storyboard created in Xedio Dispatcher into a single
file on a given destination or a clip on a given EVS server.
The Export Target Profile mainly includes the definition of the destinations, and of
the codecs in which the file or clip nee d to the generated.
The Export Target Profiles available in Xedio Dispatcher are stored in:
C:\XedioDispatcherMS\Profiles\RTProf.
The Export Target Profiles can be defined and customized to your needs by the
EVS Project Manager. However, you can also create your own Export Target
profiles using the Target Wizard.
3.1.2 CREATING YOUR OWN EXPORT TARGET PROFILE
You can create an Export Target profile from the Export Tool in Xedio Dispatcher,
by means of the Target wizard. This operation is explained in this chapter since it
should be performed as you configure your application.
To create an Export Target Profile in Xedio Dispatcher, proceed as follows:
1. In Xedio Dispatch er, click the ExportTool tab in the Tools area:
2. In the Target field, click the down arrow and select <Create new target> from
the drop-down list.
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The Target wizard opens .
3. In the Target Type dialog box, select the types of targets you want to
generate, either files store d on the network, or clips on EVS servers:
Click Next
4. If you have asked to generate hi-res files, the High Resolution FileCreation
dialog box will be displayed.
Specify the folder where the high resolution files will be stored, as well as the
codec and format to be used to generate these files.
If you want to generat e an EVS metadata file (XML file), that will contain the
file definition, select the Generate EVS metadata file option. This metadata
file will be stored in the same folder as the media f ile.
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Click Next
5. If you have asked to generate lo-res files, the Proxy/LoRes FileCreation
dialog box will be displayed.
Specify the same information for the low resolution files as for the high-
resolution file.
If you want the AutoFileImporter application (AFI) to scan the generated files
and reference them in the Xedio database, select the Reference Hi/Lo files to Xedio option and specify the fold er that AFI will have to scan to find the jobs
to perform.
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Click Next
6. If you have asked to generate clips, the Export to EVS Video Server dialog
displays.
Specify both IP addresses of the EVS video server, the codec used on the
server, the FTP login an d password, the default page o n which the generated
clip will be stored.
If you want to generate an EVS metadata file (XML file), that will contain the
file definition, select the Generate EVS metadata file option, and specify the
folder where the file should be stored.
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Click Next
7. If you have asked to use a second EVS server as backup, the Export to 2
nd
EVS Video Server dialog displays. Provide the same information as for the
main EVS server.
Click Next.
8. The Export Logsheet File displays.
Xedio Dispatcher can generate a log sheet (XML file) that will contain the log
information available in the clip, sub-clip or storyboard exported. To this end,
select the Generate EVS metadata file option and specify the folder where to
import this log sheet.
Click Next.
9. In the next dialog box, specify the name for the Target Profile you have
defined. This is the name that will be displayed in the Target field of the
Export Tool in Xedio Dispatcher.
10. The last dialog box provides an overview on the target profile definition. You
can still go back to a previous dialog box, and modify the target profile
definition.
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Click Finish to confirm the Target Profile Definition.
The target profile you have created is now available for use in the Target field
of the Export Tool in X edio Dispatcher.
3.2 KEYWORD GRIDS
The keywords grids used in Xedio Dispatcher are stored as .xml files in
Drop the requested keyword grid files in the folder specified above and the name
of the file will be displayed as the keyword grid name in the Logger tool of Xedio
Dispatcher. The grid is directly available in Xedio Dispatcher.
They are compatible with IPDi rector.
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3.3 CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
3.3.1 PARAMETER PROFILES
You can access the parameter profiles in Xedio Dispatcher, via the menu
Parameters > Parameter Profiles.
The parameters that are not described below are not used in the current version of
Xedio Dispatcher.
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Label Type Default
Value
Default video
aspect ratio
Default video
standard
GrabStillFrameFolder
GrabStillFramePrefix
Video Ratio 16/9 Video Ratio used in thumbnail
Video
Standard
String C:\ Location where grab image operations
String Grab Prefix of the resulting grab image file
HD
1080i
@50
Description
generation and during rendering
operations
Possible values: 4/3 or 16/9
Video supported by the Dispatcher in
the current session (You cannot mixed
PAL and NTSC). This param eter is also
used during rendering to upscale or not
the media
Possible values: PAL SD, NTSC drop
SD, HD 1080i @50, HD 1080i @59,94.
save files.
Audio
Label Type Description
Default Input
Audio Track
Assignment
Default
Rendering
Audio Track
Assignment
Audio Track
Assignment
Audio Track
Assignment
Defines the default audio channel assignment for
the imported media files (other than server clips
and encoder ingests).
Defines the default audio channel assignment for
rendered files.
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Vumeter
Label Type Default
Description
Value
Bottom level of
Vumeter
Numeric -30 Audio level difference (in dB)
compared the 0 level (audio leve l of
the source media) and corresponding
to the bottom of the green zone in
the audio meters
Saturation level of
Vumeter
Numeric -9 Audio level difference (in dB)
compared to the 0 lev el (audio level
of the source media) and
corresponding to the bottom of the
red zone in the audio meters
Top level of Vumeter Numeric 0 Audio level (in dB) of the source
media and corresponding to the top
of the red zone in the audio meters
Warning level of
Vumeter
Numeric -13 Warning audio level used in
Dispatcher players
This value corresponds to th e
beginning of the yellow area in the
vu-meter.
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General
Label Type Default
Value
External Cue Point –
Color Grey
Ranking 0 Color
External Cue Point –
Ranking * Color
External Cue Point –
Ranking ** Color
External Cue Point –
Ranking *** Color
Color Custom
Color
Color Custom
Color
Color
Custom
Color
Description
Color used, in the media bar of
the Player, for representing a
log with the default ranking
assigned
Color used, in the media bar of
the Player, for representing a
log with a ranking * assigned
Color used, in the media bar of
the Player, for representing a
log with a ranking ** assigned
Color used, in the media bar of
the Player, for representing a
log with a ranking *** assigned
ThumbnailWidth Numeric 150 Width used for new thumbnails
(Height is found according to the
4/3 ratio)
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Label Type Default
Description
Value
BackupFilename String XedioDispat
cherBackup
BackupFolder String C:\Program
File\EVS
Backup prefix name of the Xedio
Dispatcher DB
Location where the backup
operations save backup files
Broadcast
Equipment\X
edioDispatc
her\Backup
CheckDB Boolean T (True) Checks DB during maintenance
operation
DaysBeforeDBMainte
nance
Numeric 30 Delay between two DB
maintenances
GenerateBackup Boolean F (False) Generates Xedio Dispatcher DB
backup during maintenance
operation
PurgeBackupFiles Boolean F Purges previous Xedio
Dispatcher DB backup during
maintenance operation
PurgeBackupHistory Boolean F Purges history from Xedio
Dispatcher DB backup during
maintenance operation
ReorganizeIndex Boolean T Re-indexes table from Xedio
Dispatcher DB during
maintenance operation
ShrinkDB Boolean T Shrinks Xedio Dispatcher DB
during maintenance operat ion
DeviceFilter
Label Type Default
Description
Value
AllowCDRom Boolean T Allows scanning CDRoms to find
media. This parameter needs to
be active (T) for XDCAM disk
access.
AllowFixedDrive B oolean T Allows scanning l ocal hard disks
to find media
AllowRamDisk Boolean F Allows scanning Ram disks to
find media
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