USER MANUAL
Xedio Manager
Version 4.35 - August 2013
USER MANUAL Xedio 4.35 XedioManager
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS III
WHAT'S NEW? VII
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. Product Description 1
1.2. Opening Xedio Manager 1
2. USER INTERFACE 2
2.1. Overview of the Xedio Manager Window 2
2.2. Menu Bar 3
2.2.1. Tools Menu 3
2.2.2. View Menu 3
2.2.3. Help Menu 4
2.3. The Outlook Bar 5
3. ENCODERS 7
3.1. Introduction 7
3.2. Physical Manager 8
3.2.1. Introduction 8
3.2.2. Creating Physical Encoder 8
3.2.3. Setting up the Encoding Parameters 9
3.2.4. Modifying the Physical Encoder Properties 12
3.2.5. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus 12
3.3. Logical Manager 13
3.3.1. Introduction 13
3.3.2. Creating Logical Encoder 13
3.3.3. Modifying the Logical Encoder Properties 14
3.3.4. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus 14
3.4. Group Manager 15
3.4.1. Introduction 15
3.4.2. Creating a Group of Logical Channels 16
3.4.3. Deleting a Group of Encoders 17
3.5. Scheduler 17
3.6. Preview 17
4. LINX AND DIRECT ACCESS 18
4.1. Introduction 18
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4.2. General Configuration Parameters 18
4.3. EVS Video Server 19
4.3.1. Introduction 19
4.3.2. EVS Server Parameters 19
4.3.3. How to Gang Recorder Channels 21
4.3.4. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus 21
4.4. EVS Video Server Group 21
5. MACHINES 23
5.1. Introduction 23
5.2. VTR Manager 24
5.3. Switcher Manager 24
5.4. Archive Server Manager 26
5.5. IPDirector 27
5.6. XSquare Manager 28
5.7. Modifying or Deleting an External Device 29
6. MEDIA 31
6.1. Introduction 31
6.2. Media Servers 32
6.2.1. Introduction 32
6.2.2. Adding a Media Server 32
6.2.3. Contextual Menus 33
6.2.4. Setting the CDM Encoder Mapped Drive 34
6.3. Class Manager 35
6.3.1. Introduction 35
6.3.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus 35
6.4. Media Importer 36
6.4.1. Product Description 36
6.4.2. Importable Media 37
6.5. RTD Manager 38
6.5.1. Introduction 38
6.5.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus 38
6.6. Media Manager 39
6.6.1. Introduction 39
6.6.2. Elements Grid 40
6.6.3. Delete and Purge 44
6.7. Searching for Elements in the List 44
6.7.1. Introduction 44
6.7.2. Quick Text Search 45
6.7.3. Advanced Search 46
6.7.4. Using Saved Filters 53
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7. METADATA 55
7.1. Introduction 55
7.2. Profile Management 56
7.2.1. Overview of the Profile Management Window 56
7.2.2. Managing User Fields 57
7.2.3. Managing Metadata Profiles 59
7.3. Media Profile Association 61
7.4. Edit Profile Association 62
8. PLAYOUTS 63
8.1. Introduction 63
8.2. Servers Manager 63
8.2.1. Introduction 63
8.2.2. Creating and Configuring a Playout Server 64
8.2.3. Modifying the Playout Server Properties 64
8.2.4. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus 65
8.3. Group Manager 65
8.3.1. Introduction 65
8.3.2. Creating a Group of Playout Servers 66
8.3.3. Deleting a Group of Playout Servers 66
9. SOFTWARES 67
9.1. Introduction 67
9.2. Parameter Profiles 68
9.2.1. Introduction 68
9.2.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menu 69
9.2.3. List of <GENERAL> Parameters 69
9.2.4. List of Parameters for Xedio Manager 73
9.2.5. List of Parameters for Xedio CleanEdit 75
9.2.6. List of Parameters for Xedio Ingest 87
9.2.7. List of Parameters for Xedio Playout Organizer 87
9.2.8. List of Parameters for Xedio Browse and Xedio Browse (VC) 88
9.2.9. List of Parameters for Xedio Approval 89
9.2.10. List of Parameters for Xedio Importer 90
9.2.11. List of Parameters for Xedio Explorer 91
9.2.12. List of Parameters for Xedio Cutter 92
9.2.13. How to Edit a Parameter Profile 94
9.2.14. How to Modify a Name Format String 95
9.2.15. How to Define New Default Audio Channel Assignment 97
9.2.16. How to Change the Order of Channels inside a Track 99
9.2.17. How to Remove a Track Assignment 100
9.2.18. How to Change the Order of Tracks Assignment 100
9.3. Keyboard Profiles 101
9.3.1. Introduction 101
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9.3.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menu 101
9.3.3. How to Edit a Keyboard Shortcut 102
9.3.4. List of Xedio CleanEdit Keyboard Keys Assignments 102
9.3.5. List of Xedio Playout Organizer Keyboard Keys Assignments 111
9.3.6.
9.3.7. List of Xedio Cutter Keyboard Keys Assignments 112
9.4. Keyboard Machines 115
9.4.1. Introduction 115
9.4.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menu 115
9.5. Video FX 116
9.5.1. Introduction 116
9.5.2. Editing Default Parameters for Effects 116
List of Xedio Browse and Xedio Browse (VC) Keyboard Keys
Assignments 111
10. TOOLS 117
10.1. Introduction 117
10.2. Program Class Manager 117
10.2.1. Introduction 117
10.2.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus 118
10.3. Projects / Clips / Edits / Playlists Manager 118
10.3.1. Introduction 118
10.3.2. Element Grid 119
10.3.3. Searching the Database 122
10.3.4. Delete & Purge 122
10.4. Broadcasted Items Manager 122
10.5. Script Manager 123
10.6. Monitoring 124
11. USERS 125
11.1. Introduction 125
11.2. User Role Manager 125
11.3. User Manager 127
11.4. Origin Manager 128
11.5. License Manager 129
12. MEDIA FILE CLEANER 130
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What's New?
In the user manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight
information on new and updated features.
The sections updated to reflect the new and modified features in Xedio Manager from
Xedio Suite 4.03 and 4.35 (compared to Xedio Suite 4.02) are listed below.
Setting subfolder in the storage location of ingested files
• Users can define the string format of the storage subfolder used when ingesting files.
See section "CDM[2] and CDM[3] Encoding Parameters" on page 11.
Updated list of external devices which can be connected to the Xedio Suite
• XFile is no more used with the Xedio Suite.
• XSquare can now be used with the Xedio Suite.
See sections "Introduction" on page 23 and "XSquare Manager" on page 28.
Import of metadata profile
• Metadata profiles can be imported into the Xedio Suite.
See section "Managing Metadata Profiles" on page 59.
New software parameters
• The Pause button can be made unavailable in Xedio Playout Organizer.
See section "List of Parameters for Xedio Playout Organizer" on page 87.
• Audio mono tracks can be used in the Xedio Suite.
See section "List of <GENERAL> Parameters" on page 69.
• Users can define the name of the clips generated in the database when importing a
selection of clips.
See section "List of <GENERAL> Parameters" on page 69.
• The storyboard can be exported to a target from Xedio Cutter.
See section "List of Parameters for Xedio Cutter" on page 92.
• Updated list of software parameters
See sections "List of Parameters for Xedio Manager" on page 73, "List of Parameters
for Xedio Playout Organizer" on page 87, "List of Parameters for Xedio Importer" on
page 90.
New keyboard shortcuts
• New "Fit to content" shortcut to display the whole timeline content on screen.
See section "List of Xedio CleanEdit Keyboard Keys Assignments" on page 102.
• New shortcuts for the actions of dropping a clip from the player into the timeline (3point edit and 4-point edit/Fit to Fill).
See section "List of Xedio CleanEdit Keyboard Keys Assignments" on page 102.
• Updated list of keyboard shortcuts
See section "List of Xedio CleanEdit Keyboard Keys Assignments" on page 102.
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New process to manage user accounts
• User roles must be defined and assigned to each user account.
See section "User Role Manager" on page 125.
See section "User Manager" on page 127.
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1. Introduction
1.1. Product Description
An installation of Xedio Suite can include a single workstation providing a single fast and
easy editing facility or a range of workstations running the various applications included in
the suite to provide a complete newsroom or sports centre video production solution.
Each installation of a Xedio Suite requires its own specific configuration and set of
parameters. All the workstations, the users, their associated projects, and the whole
media pool are available to the system. Each of these is referenced within the Xedio
database.
Xedio Manager is the application within the suite that manages the configuration of the
installation and defines the parameters used by the system.
Xedio Manager is designed for system administrators to easily use and set the system up
from the very beginning of the installation to the daily asset and content management.
Xedio Manager can be installed on all computers connected to the Xedio network. The
only requirement is an ODBC connection to the database; otherwise there are no specific
computer or network requirements necessary to enable use.
1.2. Opening Xedio Manager
To start the Xedio Manager application, click on the Xedio Manager icon on the desktop.
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2. User Interface
2.1. Overview of the Xedio Manager Window
Illustration
The Xedio Manager window contains the areas highlighted on the screenshot below:
Note
The color of some user interface elements may vary with the Xedio skin
installed.
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Area Description
The table below describes the various parts of the Xedio Manager window:
Part Name Description
1. Menu bar The menu bar gives access to general commands and to
2. Outlook bar The Outlook bar presents nine tabs corresponding to the areas
3. Work area The Work area is only active when an item is selected in one
4. Logbook area The Logbook area lists the operations that the user performs in
configuration parameters.
See section "Menu Bar" on page 3.
managed by Xedio Manager.
See section "The Outlook Bar" on page 5.
category from the Outlook area. Thus, the window displayed in
the Work area depends on the selected item. Parameters are
set from this area.
See sections "Encoders" on page 7 to "Users" on page 125.
the database and their status. If a problem occurs, an error
message is added in the list. At the same time, the application
saves all this information in a log file.
2.2. Menu Bar
2.2.1. Tools Menu
The Tools menu gives access to the Media File Cleaner tool. This tool shows the list of all
the media files present on the Xedio media servers but not referenced in the database
(orphan files). From the Media File Cleaner window, it is possible to delete these orphan
files. See section "Media File Cleaner" on page 130 for more information.
2.2.2. View Menu
The View menu provides the following options:
Menu Item Description
Outlook Bar Displays or hides the Outlook bar.
Logbook Bar Displays or hides the Logbook bar.
Full Screen Hides the Menu bar.
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2.2.3. Help Menu
The Help menu provides the About… option which gives information about the system,
such as version number of the different components.
The window gives the following information:
Information Item Meaning
Application Version number of Xedio Manager.
Execute Folder Folder Path where Xedio Manager is installed.
PlugIns List of the installed plug-in. When the user selects a plug in
name from the list, the corresponding version is displayed next
to the field.
Xedio Database DLL Version number of the DLL allowing the access to the Xedio
database.
Xedio Database
Script
Timecode Extractor Version number of the application which checks the media and
Database Server
Name
Database Name Name of the database in SQL server.
Version number of the database.
It must be compatible with the CleanEdit Database DLL
version number.
the timecode inside the media.
Name of the server where the database resides.
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Information Item Meaning
DSN Name Data Source Name, label of the currently used ODBC link.
DBMS Database Management System type and version.
Libraries List of the existing DLL libraries. When the user selects a
library name from the list, the corresponding version is
displayed next to the field.
Database Server
Current Time
Date and time from the Database server.
2.3. The Outlook Bar
The Outlook bar presents nine tabs. They correspond to the areas managed by Xedio
Manager.
When Xedio Manager is started for the first time, only the Media and Users tabs are
shown. You need to create a media server before being able to see all the tabs. See
section "Media Servers" on page 32.
The following table briefly describes the various categories:
Subject Purpose
Encoders Manages (create, delete and modify) encoders and sets up their
parameters.
LinX Manages interactions with EVS video servers.
Machines Manages interactions with external devices such as VTR, archive servers,
XFile and EVS servers.
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Subject Purpose
Medias Manages all media and associated storage structure as referenced in the
database.
Metadata Manages the creation of metadata profiles which could be associated to
media.
Playouts Manages the playout servers used by the Xedio Suite.
Softwares Sets up all software parameters and allows the creation of parameter
profiles.
Tools Manages database content and users jobs.
Users Manages users and access rights.
Each category provides access to a series of items. Once a category tab is selected, its
specific items are shown as icons. Select any of these icons to display its relevant
interface in the Work area.
Refer to the different chapters of the present manual for complete information on each
category managed by Xedio Manager.
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3. Encoders
3.1. Introduction
Encoders are physical devices which allow the digitization of incoming audio/video feeds
into multiple file formats. Most of the models are configured to encode lo-res or hi-res feed.
They can be logically grouped to associate physical encoders handling the same feed,
either in hi-res or in lo-res. So, editing operations can be quickly performed on lo-res media
and then reflected to the corresponding hi-res media for further news production and
playout.
The XEDIO I/O encoder model is able to encode both lo-res and hi-res at the same time.
Five items are available in the Encoders category. They are detailed in the table below.
Item Description
Physical Manager Defines hardware setup and encoding parameters for each
physical encoder.
Logical Manager Defines the logical encoders, i.e. the combination of physical
encoders to form a single logical encoder. For example, a hi-res
encoder and a lo-res encoder receiving the same feed can be
controlled as one single logical encoder.
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Item Description
Group Manager Allows to create groups of logical encoders that make logical
channels visible from specific workstations.
Scheduler Displays blocks corresponding to the scheduled ingest already
planned for encoding.
Preview Displays the current video input when the encoder is recording
media.
3.2. Physical Manager
3.2.1. Introduction
You must define and configure a physical encoder before you can use it.
When you click the Physical Manager button, the Physical Encoders Manager window is
displayed in the Work area, allowing you to define or update encoding hardware connected
to the network (Encoder type, IP address) and the encoding parameters.
Contextual menus are available for additional operations.
3.2.2. Creating Physical Encoder
To create and configure a physical encoder, complete the following fields and then click
on the Create button.
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The encoder name is added to the list on the left side of the window and "Channel 1"
appears underneath. As the XEDIO I/O model is a multichannel encoder, up to 2 channel
numbers are displayed under the encoder name.
Field Description
Encoder Model Select an encoder model among CDM[1] (also called CDM-
MPEG), CDM[2], XEDIO I/O (also called CDM[3] PCX3)
Encoder
Description
Company Automatically filled at encoder model selection.
Number of
Channels
Type Automatically filled at encoder model selection.
Label Name you give to the physical encoder, as it will appear in the list.
IP Address IP address of the physical encoder.
Description Optional text to describe the encoder. This will appear in a ToolTip
Automatically filled at encoder model selection.
Automatically filled at encoder model selection.
Preferably choose a name relevant to the job of the encoder or to
its position in the Xedio architecture.
when placing the pointer over the corresponding encoder name in
the list on the left.
3.2.3. Setting up the Encoding Parameters
Introduction
Select a channel ("Channel 1", or "Channel 2" with CDM[3] PCX3) to set the encoding
parameters.
The encoding parameters fields displayed on the right depend on the encoder model.
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CDM-MPEG Encoding Parameters
The available parameters for CDM[1], also called CDM-MPEG, are the following:
Setting Description
Media Server Media storage server where the encoded media files will be
stored.
Gop Size Number of frames between two I pictures (normal setting is 12).
Defines the MPEG file structure to use.
Number of B
Frames
Video Size Width of the picture. Select a value in the list (typically 352 for the
Video Standard Choose PAL or NTSC standard.
Format MPEG1
Video Bitrate Video encoding bitrate, entered as a bit/sec number. For example,
TC Config Defines the timecode inserted in the encoded file:
Number of B frames between two P frames (typically 2). Defines
the Gop structure to use.
lo-res and 720 for the hi-res, for a CDM-MPEG2).
8Mb/s is entered as 8000000.
• vitc: the timecode is based on the video source signal. Select
vitc for all encoders in a lo-res+hi-res configuration.
• local time: the timecode is taken from the CDM encoder local
time.
• encoder config: the timecode is managed by the encoder
itself (from the CDM Manager application).
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Setting Description
Audio Numbers Number of audio channels to encode and multiplex.
Video Ratio Selection between 16/9 and 4/3 formats for encoding.
When you have done the required modifications, click on the Update button to send the
new parameters values to the encoder hardware.
CDM[2] and CDM[3] Encoding Parameters
Overview
This is related to the audio configuration table that defines the
audio parameters for the encoded file.
The available parameters for CDM[2] and CDM[3] are the following:
Setting Description
Profile Encoding profile used by the encoder.
The profiles come from a list of xml files stored on the storage
server (in the Profiles/CDM2 folder). These files define the
codecs/formats and their parameters.
Storage The storage server that stores the encoded media files.
Audio Groups This parameter is only available for CDM[2].
Only two groups of embedded audio can be selected
simultaneously.
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Setting Description
Audio Channels The audio sources can be chosen using the drop down lists in the
selected groups.
Preview Thumb
Path
Path of the thumbnail, automatically generated by the encoder,
during video digitization.
This thumbnail is used in Xedio Ingest Organizer scheduler and
Xedio Manager to preview the source being encoded.
How to Define the Storage Subfolder
To define the subfolder where the files will be stored, proceed as follows:
1. Double-click the Database Reference field in the Storage area.
The Reference Storage window opens.
2. Click the button next to the Subfolder field
The Folder Auto Name window opens.
3. Select one of the options from the list of available items.
4. Click Append to add the selected item at the end of the folder string.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any new information type you want to add in the string.
6. Click OK.
The selected string is displayed in the Subfolder field of the Reference Storage
window.
7. Select the Transfer mode.
8. Click OK.
3.2.4. Modifying the Physical Encoder Properties
To modify the properties of a physical encoder, select it in the list, enter new values in the
relevant fields, and click the Update button.
3.2.5. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus
A contextual menu is available when you select an encoder name in the list and then rightclick. The following options can be selected:
Menu Item Description
Duplicate Creates a new physical encoder with the same properties and same
encoding parameters. The term "duplicated" is added next to the new
encoder name.
Delete Deletes the encoder configuration and removes it from the list.
A contextual menu is available when you select a channel in the list and then right-click:
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Menu Item Description
Set Label /
Description
Opens a dialog box allowing to update the "Channel 1" or "Channel 2"
name or to enter a description.
3.3. Logical Manager
3.3.1. Introduction
When you click the Logical Manager button, the Logical Encoders Manager window is
displayed in the Work area, allowing you to logically group physical encoders as being part
of the same channel. Possible configurations use two encoders in hi-res and lo-res or one
encoder in hi-res only. With a XEDIO I/O encoder model, lo-res and hi-res are recorded by
the same encoder.
3.3.2. Creating Logical Encoder
To create and configure a logical encoder, complete the following fields and then click on
the Create button.
The logical encoder name is added to the list on the left side of the window and the name
of its corresponding physical encoders appears underneath.
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Field Description
Label Give a name to the logical encoder.
Logical Encoder
Group
Physical Low
Bitrate Encoder
Physical High
Bitrate Encoder
Xedio Ingest IP
address
Xedio Ingest TCP
Port
Switcher Output Output of the switcher to which the encoder is connected.
Color Background color of the encoder channel in the Xedio Scheduler.
Select the group you want to link to the logical encoders. This will
determine the Ingest Organizer workstation which will see the
encoders and this is used to restrict the access to some encoders
by the Ingest Organizer.
The GLOBAL group makes the encoders visible to all the Ingest
Organizer workstations.
Select the low bitrate (if applicable) physical encoder to be part of
the logical encoder.
With a XEDIO I/O encoder model, selecting one of the physical
encoder channels automatically allocates the other channel of the
physical encoder to the corresponding low bitrate or high bitrate
field.
Select the high bitrate physical encoder to be part of the logical
encoder.
IP address of the server hosting the Xedio Ingest Organizer module
controlling the encoder.
Port of the server hosting the Xedio Ingest Organizer module.
The color palette is available by clicking the Color button and then
selecting a color from the drop-down list.
Position Position of the encoder channel in the Xedio Scheduler.
Description Optional text to describe the logical encoder. This will appear in a
ToolTip when placing the pointer over the corresponding logical
encoder name in the list on the left.
3.3.3. Modifying the Logical Encoder Properties
To modify the properties of a logical encoder, select it in the list, enter new values in the
relevant fields, and click the Update button.
3.3.4. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus
Deleting a Logical Encoder
A contextual menu is available when you select a logical encoder name in the list and then
right-click:
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Menu Item Description
Delete Logical
Encoder
Deletes the logical encoder configuration and removes it from
the list.
Exporting and Importing Encoder Properties
A contextual menu is available when no encoder is selected and you right-click in the
encoder list area.
Menu Item Description
Export Encoders Exports the list and configuration of encoders in a readable file
(.enc format).
In the Save As window, select the folder to export the file to.
Import Encoders Imports the list and configuration of encoders in a readable file.
In the Open window, select the file that contains the encoders
list to import.
3.4. Group Manager
3.4.1. Introduction
When you click the Group Manager button, the Logical Encoder Group Manager window
is displayed in the Work area, allowing you to group together multiple logical encoders.
A group of encoders will then be visible only to a predefined Xedio Ingest Organizer
workstation. Indeed, at first run of Xedio Ingest Organizer, the group membership is set.
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3.4.2. Creating a Group of Logical Channels
To create a group of logical encoders, complete the following fields and then click on the
Create button.
The group name is added to the list on the left side of the window.
Field Description
Label Give a name to the group of logical encoder.
Description Optional text to describe the group of logical encoders.
Logical Encoders Select the logical encoders to group together.
Note
A group of logical channels restricts the amount of available channels for
specific Xedio Ingest Organizer workstations. There is one default group, called
GLOBAL, that allows a Xedio Ingest Organizer workstation to “see” all
channels when it is selected.
Note
To finalize encoders configuration, it is necessary to store the CDM encoders
mapped drive in the database. See section "Setting the CDM Encoder Mapped
Drive" on page 34.
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3.4.3. Deleting a Group of Encoders
To be able to delete a group of encoders, you first need to clear the logical encoders boxes
and click the Update button.
Then, right-clicking the group name will show you a contextual menu with the Delete
option.
3.5. Scheduler
When you click the Scheduler button, the Scheduler window displays blocks
corresponding to the scheduled ingests already planned for encoding by all the logical
encoders.
As this function is the same as the one available in Xedio Ingest Organizer, please refer to
the user manual of this application for more details.
3.6. Preview
When you click the Preview button, the Preview window displays simultaneously the
video currently under processing and encoding at all encoders inputs.
The only available parameter is the Refresh Rate defined in seconds.
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4. LinX and Direct Access
4.1. Introduction
Xedio “Add-On” for EVS Video Server is based on LinX protocol and XT Gateway. The
LinX Application Programming Interface is an integrated API used to access the EVS
family video servers through Ethernet/IP connection.
Xedio can access EVS video server disks (e.g. XT[2], XS) and use the media stored on
EVS server thanks to XTGateway, provided that they have previously been configured.
Xedio will then be able to see, display, search and access clips and record trains on EVS
video servers. New clips could be created in CleanEdit from EVS video servers.
Two items are available in the LinX category. They are detailed in the table below.
Item Description
EVS Video Server Defines setup parameters for an EVS video server which will
be used by CleanEdit to see, display, search and access clips
and record trains.
EVS Video Server
Group
All the steps below must be followed.
Defines the parameters of the web services used to interact
between Xedio and the EVS video servers.
4.2. General Configuration Parameters
The following parameters must be defined from Softwares > Parameter Profiles > General
> General tab:
• Notification Center Address: set the IP address with port 48888.
Example: 172.22.23.9:48888
• XedioBroker Address: set the IP address with port 8762.
Example: 172.22.23.9:8762
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4.3. EVS Video Server
4.3.1. Introduction
All the EVS Video Servers you want to access through LinX protocol must be referenced
in this category.
The Discover button helps you to “discover” automatically all the EVS Video Server
available on your network. If a server does not appear in the discovery, you can try to
restart the server or check the network path between the local machine and your server
(e.g. mutlicast shall be enabled), If it is still not discovered, then configure the server
manually.
When you click the EVS Video Server button, the EVS Video Server Manager window is
displayed in the Work area.
4.3.2. EVS Server Parameters
To set EVS video server parameters, complete the following fields and then click on the
Save button.
Field/Button Description
Server Name Name of the server to be accessed by Xedio, as you want it to be
displayed in the interface.
Description Optional text to describe the EVS Server.
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Field/Button Description
FTP Interfaces (HCTX Connections)
IP Address 1 FTP IP address 1 of the EVS server you want to connect to
(mandatory).
IP Address 2 FTP IP address 2 of the EVS server you want to connect to
(optional).
FTP Login Login ID defined on the EVS server (e.g. evs).
FTP Password Password defined on the EVS server (e.g. evs).
Control & Management Interface (PC LAN Connection)
IP Address PC LAN IP address of the EVS server you want to connect to
(mandatory).
Connect Checks the connection with the selected EVS server.
Discover Opens a window which lists the EVS video servers from the network
and their corresponding PC LAN IP address.
Setup Opens a dialog box which allows to set the AVSP guardbands length
of clips created with LinX (e.g. 5 sec 0 frame).
Configuration
Displays the list of configurations available from the server.
List
Apply Applies the selected configuration.
I/O Channel Displays the list of recorder channels from the selected EVS server.
Button Description
Delete Deletes the selected EVS server from the tree structure.
Refresh Checks whether the EVS video server is reachable. If yes, the server
configuration is retrieved. If not, the server name and server icon are
displayed in red.
Save Saves the parameters entered for the server.
Clear Clears the parameters entered for the server.
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4.3.3. How to Gang Recorder Channels
You can gang several recorder channels from an EVS video server. To do so, proceed as
follows:
1. Select several recorder channels in the I/O Channels area.
2. Right-click the list.
3. Select Gang.
The ganged channels are mentioned in the Ganging column.
4.3.4. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus
A right-click on a server displays a contextual menu with the following option:
Menu Item Description
Delete XT Deletes the selected EVS server from the tree structure.
4.4. EVS Video Server Group
When you click the EVS Video Server Group button, the EVS Video Server Group
Manager window is displayed in the Work area.
To set a group of EVS video server, complete the following fields, select the servers you
want to group and then click on the Create button.
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Field Description
Label Name you want to give to the group of servers.
Description Optional text to describe the group of EVS Servers.
LinxAdapter IP address of the machine hosting the LinxAdapter software, used to
manage the Linx notifications from the EVS video server to Xedio.
Keep 80 for TCP Port and keep the soap string unchanged.
LinxAdapter
Not used. Keep 0.0.0.0.
Backup
LinxOutAdapter IP address of the machine hosting the LinxOutAdapter software,
used to manage the Linx commands sent from Xedio to the EVS
video server. Keep 80 for TCP Port and keep the soap string
unchanged.
EVS video
servers
List of EVS video servers defined in the EVS Video Server tab.
Select the servers you want to include in the group. All the EVS
servers which must be seen and could be used in CleanEdit must be
assigned to a group.
Mandatory.
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5. Machines
5.1. Introduction
External devices can be connected to the Xedio Suite. Their parameters are configured
from the Machines tab.
Several items are available in the Machines category. They are detailed in the table below.
Item Description
VTR Manager Defines setup parameters for a controlled VTR.
Switcher Manager Defines setup parameters for a switcher connected to the
system.
Archive Servers Defines setup parameters for a server used to archive media.
IPDirector Defines setup parameters to use information coming from
IPDirector API.
XSquare Manager Defines setup parameters for an XSquare used for rendering or
file export.
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5.2. VTR Manager
A VTR can be used as a source of ingest. The VTR video output must be connected to the
encoder video input.
When you click the VTR Manager button, the VTR Manager window is displayed in the
Work area.
To set VTR parameters, complete the following fields and then click on the Save button.
Field Description
ID Number automatically allocated by the system when you save
the VTR configuration.
Label Name you give to the VTR device.
Description Optional text to describe the VTR device.
Xedio Ingest
Organizer IP
Serial COM Port Port used by the workstation when sending data and transport
Switcher Input Switcher device to which the video source of the VTR is
IP address of the server hosting the Xedio Ingest Organizer
module controlling the VTR to be used.
control commands to the VTR (in RS-422).
connected. Leave this field blank if you do not have any switcher
control device supporting Xedio protocol.
5.3. Switcher Manager
When you click the Switcher Manager button, the Switcher Manager window is
displayed in the Work area.
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You can indirectly control a switcher through the system. If the Transmit Switcher Info
field is checked, Xedio Ingest Server application transmits the switching information over
the Ethernet network to a dedicated software device before starting any recording. This
device will manage the audio and video routing at the switcher with regard to its brand and
protocol, and send an acknowledgement back to Xedio Ingest Server within a determined
delay in order to start the encoder(s).
To set switcher parameters, complete the following fields and then click on the Apply
button.
Field Description
Transmit Switcher Info Enables/Disables the use of a software device to
control the switcher(s)
Switcher Config Host IP IP address of the software device to access to.
Switcher Config Host Port Port number where to send the switching
information.
Wait For Host Response
TimeOut (in sec.)
Delay for the “acknowledge” coming from the
device.
Note
When timeout delay is reached, Xedio
Ingest Server aborts the recording
process.
The protocol used between Xedio Ingest Server and the "switching device" uses the
following commands:
Commands sent from CleanGest Server to the
switching device
Description
<ConnectPorts InPort="x" OutPort="y"/> Used before starting a
record
<ReleasePorts InPort="x" OutPort="y"/> Used at the end of a
record.
The answers received from the device must be as follows:
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Received from the software
device
<ConnectOK/>
<ConnectFailed/>
<ReleaseOK/>
<ReleaseFailed/>
<CmdErr/> Error status
Description
Possible answers following a “ConnectPorts”
command.
Possible answers following a “ReleasePorts”
command.
5.4. Archive Server Manager
When an Archive Server is attached to a Xedio installation, it must be referenced in the
database.
When you click the Archives Servers Manager button, the Archive Servers window is
displayed in the Work area.
To set archive server parameters, complete the following fields and then click on the Save
button.
Field Description
ID Number automatically allocated by the system when you save the
Archive Server configuration.
Label Name you give to the Archive Server.
Description Optional text to describe the Archive Server.
IP Address IP address of the archive server.
Is default When selected, the current archive server is used by default.
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5.5. IPDirector
It is possible to synchronize the Xedio database with the IPDirector database.
The IPD Gateway is a Windows service used to synchronize database information from
IPDirector to Xedio. It subscribes to IPDirector Notification Server.
The IPDirector Notification Server is an IPDirector API which is used to notify the
gateway when modifications are done in the IPDirector database.
Warning
When the IPD Gateway has been installed, it must be configured in Xedio
Manager and the IPD nearlines must be configured in the Xedio Media Servers
of Xedio Manager before you start the IPD Gateway services.
When you click the IPDirector button, the IPDirector window is displayed in the Work
area.
To set IPDirector parameters, complete the following fields and then click on the Update
button.
Field Description
IPDirector Gateway
IP Address IP address of the machine where the IPDirector gateway is
installed.
TCP Port IPD gateway TCP port (default is 8080)
Domain User ".\<Windows Domain User with Admin rights>"
Domain Password Windows Domain Password for this user
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Field Description
IP Address IP address of the machine where the IPD API is installed.
TCP Port TCP port og the IPD API .
Login Login for the IPDirector user
Password Password for the IPDirector user
IPDirector Database
IP Address IP address of the machine where the IPD database is installed.
IPDDBName Name of the server where the IPD database is located.
SQLServer LoginIDIPD database username.
Password IPD database password.
Each time the configuration is modifying, click the Full Resync button to force a full
resynchronization from IPDirector to Xedio. A confirmation dialog box then opens where
users enter the dates interval to be taken into account for the resynchronization.
5.6. XSquare Manager
Overview
XSquare can be used to receive and send media in file format or for the rendering of files to
an EVS video server.
When you click the XSquare Manager button, the XSquare Manager window is displayed
in the Work area.
The XSquare Servers area displays the list of XSquare servers which have been defined
as targets from Xedio Manager.
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The XSquare Properties area shows the properties of a XSquare server selected from the
XSquare Servers area.
XSquare Servers configuration
The configuration of XSquare targets can be done manually or automatically.
Automatic Procedure
To automatically find the list of XSquare servers available on the network, proceed as
follows:
1. Click the Discover button.
The XSquare Servers Discovery window opens and lists the XSquare servers found.
2. Select one XSquare server.
3. Click Add.
The properties of the XSquare server are displayed on screen.
4. Click Save.
The selected XSquare server is displayed in the XSquare Servers area.
Manual Procedure
To define a XSquare target manually, proceed as follows:
1. Click New.
The default host name 127.0.0.1 is displayed in the XSquare properties.
2. Set the XSquare properties by completing the fields.
Field Description
DB ID Number automatically allocated by the system when you save the
XSquare configuration.
Label Label given to the machine hosting XSquare (optional).
Host IP address or name of the machine hosting XSquare.
Description Text to describe the XSquare (optional).
3. Click Save.
The selected XSquare server is displayed in the XSquare Servers area.
5.7. Modifying or Deleting an External Device
To modify the properties of one of the previous external devices, except a switcher, select
it in the list, enter new values in the relevant fields, and click the Update button.
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To delete one of the previous external devices, except a switcher, select it in the list, rightclick and select Delete from the contextual menu.
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6. Media
6.1. Introduction
From the Media category you can define the media storage tree structure and media
classes, you can import and manage media files.
Five items are available in the Medias category. They are detailed in the table below.
Item Description
Servers Allows to define the media storage server(s) and to create its sub-
folders (multiple storage servers may be defined).
Class Manager Allows to define a Class List to categorize the stored media.
Media Importer Allows to import media files into the storage server and to create a
reference to the files within the database.
RTD Manager Manages the animated transition graphics (RTD's) referenced in
the database.
Manager Manages the media files within the database and the storage
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6.2. Media Servers
6.2.1. Introduction
A Media Server is the location where all the media used within a Xedio installation will be
stored.
When you click the Media > Servers button, the Media Servers window is displayed in
the Work area, allowing you to define a media server.
6.2.2. Adding a Media Server
To add a media server, proceed as follows:
1. Right-click in the Media Server window and select New Media Server in the
contextual menu. A wizard opens.
2. Complete the fields described in the following table:
Field Description
Login Name Login name defined for the media server in its configuration
parameters.
Login Password Login password defined for the media server in its configuration
parameters.
Main IP IP address of the server used for media storage.
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Field Description
Domain Name Field automatically filled when an IP address is entered
Backup IP IP address of the backup storage server, when a redundant
3. Click Next.
The next page displays the drives capacity of the new media server.
4. Click Next.
5. Select the drive(s) for the storage and enter a base path for the sub-folders that will be
created by the system.
6. Click Next.
7. Type a name for the server in the Label field.
8. Click Finish.
The tree structure of the media server is displayed.
network is used.
6.2.3. Contextual Menus
A contextual menu is available when you select a media server in the list and then rightclick:
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Menu Item Description
New Media Server Adds a media server storage: displays the folders present in
the path selected for use as media server.
Rename Media
Server
Delete Media Server Deletes the media server view in the Media Servers window.
Modify Media Server
Description
Media File Cleaner Opens the Media File Cleaner window. See section "Media
A contextual menu is available when you select a folder in the list and then right-click:
Menu Item Description
New Media Server Adds a media server storage: displays the folders present in
Default "Folder Name
Files" Directory
Allows to update the media server label.
Opens the Media Server Modification window allowing to
update the label or description of the media server.
File Cleaner" on page 130 for more information.
the path selected for use as media server.
Sets the selected folder as default folder for the type of files
(bitmaps, video files, thumbnails etc…). The folder icon is then
green.
This is only necessary when multiple storage servers are
created in the system. This tells the system to use a specific
storage server for some files and another server for other files.
The Default folders may be changed at any time without losing
previously stored material.
Example: for the HIRES folder, the option is Default
"HiResFiles" Directory and sets the HIRES folder as default
for the hi-res files.
Delete Media
Directory
Collect Media Displays the list of media present in the selected folder.
Media File Cleaner Opens the Media File Cleaner window. See section "Media
Removes the media folder from the Media Servers window.
File Cleaner" on page 130 for more information.
6.2.4. Setting the CDM Encoder Mapped Drive
The physical encoder is usually configured to store the encoded files on a specific
mapped drive, usually called “G” or “H”. This mapped drive letter also has to be stored in
the database in the CDM Mapping column.
To set or change the encoder mapped drive, proceed as follows:
1. In the Medias Servers window, click twice (not a double click, click then wait and click
again) the mapped drive letter related to the requested server in the CDM mapping
column.
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2. Select the requested CDM mapped drive from the drop-down list.
The encoder mapped drive has been set or changed.
6.3. Class Manager
6.3.1. Introduction
The Class Manager tool is used to define and manage the ClassList. Classes categorize
the media and the virtual media. They are mainly used in the database lists from the Xedio
Suite to perform search on media. Media are assigned to classes through the Xedio
applications such as Xedio Ingest Organizer, Xedio Importer, Xedio AutoFile Importer or
Xedio Browse applications.
When you click the Class Manager button, the Media Class Manager window is
displayed in the Work area, allowing you to create new media classes and sub-classes.
6.3.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus
A contextual menu is available when no class is selected and you right-click in the Media
Class Manager window.
Menu Item Description
New Root Creates a new class of media.
A contextual menu is available when you select a Class in the list and then right-click:
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Menu Item Description
New Root Creates a new class of media.
New Child Creates a new sub-class of media.
Rename Allows to rename the selected class or sub-class.
Modify Opens the Modify Class window allowing to update the label or
description of the selected class or sub-class.
Delete Deletes the selected class or sub-class.
Hidden State Hides/Unhides the selected class or sub-class so users
cannot/can use it.
6.4. Media Importer
6.4.1. Product Description
In the Xedio suite, the Media Importer tool offers a way of acquiring media files for use
within the system. Authorized users may import, into the Xedio database, media that have
already been recorded and are in a file format that can be used by Xedio. P2, XDCAM and
XDCAM EX, music, graphics or existing mpeg and dv files are some examples.
Once the files are imported and set to "Publish", they become available in the Media
Manager.
The Media Importer tool is available as:
• a separate application: Xedio Importer
• as a module built in CleanEdit, and available in the Media Importer tab.
• as a module built in Xedio Manager, and available in the Media category.
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Note
The color of some user interface elements may vary with the Xedio skin
installed.
6.4.2. Importable Media
When you click the Media Importer button, the Media Importer window is displayed in the
Work area.
Different tabs can be displayed, provided that they have been selected from Xedio
Manager: Softwares > Parameter Profiles.
They are used to set the parameters for the different types of media which can be
imported into the system:
• XDCAM, XDCAMEX, P2 and CANON tabs: to import media files recorded on Sony
XDCAM and XDCAMEX, Panasonic P2 and CANON cameras
• Video/Audio/Stills tab: to import media files, images or audio files
• RTD tab: to import video containing transitions
• EVS Server tab: to import media files available on an EVS video server on the same
network as the Xedio suite. In this case, Xedio does not import the file content into the
Xedio storage system, but creates a reference to the server files in the Xedio
database.
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Refer to the Xedio Importer user manual for a comprehensive description of the tabs and
fields.
6.5. RTD Manager
6.5.1. Introduction
When you click the RTD Manager button,the RTD Manager window is displayed in the
Work area, allowing you to import or manage the transition sequences. The list displays
the available effects stored in the system.
6.5.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus
A contextual menu is available when no RTD is selected and you right-click in the RTD
Manager window.
Menu Item Description
Import Imports a transition effect.
A contextual menu is available when you select a RTD in the list and then right-click:
Menu Item Description
Import Imports a transition effect.
Preview Allows to preview the selected transition effect.
Edit Opens the Update RTD Label window allowing to update the label
or description of the selected effect.
Delete Deletes the selected effect from the database. It can only be
removed if it is not already used in an edit, otherwise, an error
message will occur.
Video Standard Allows to select a video standard among PAL SD, NTSC drop SD,
HD 1080i @50, HD 720p @50, HD 1080i @59,94, HD 720p
@59,94, HD 1080p @50, HD 1080p @59,94.
Used by Opens a window to show in which projects the selected media is
used in:
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6.6. Media Manager
6.6.1. Introduction
The Media Manager tool is designed to give an overview of the database content, to edit
some media properties and to delete media files from the database and from the storage
server(s). Different search tools can be applied to the database content to help users to
find specific media.
Note
Only items that are not used (not locked) in any user project and not used to
create virtual media and/or clip can be deleted; otherwise, an error message will
occur.
The media items displayed in the Media Manager window are all the media items
corresponding to the filters or search tools applied.
When you click the Media > Manager button, the Media Manager window is displayed in
the Work area.
The upper part of the Work area gives access to the different filters which can be applied
to the media list.
At least two tabs exist on the left of the Media Manager window.
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• The Filter 0 tab: The element grid displays the list of all media present in the database,
or it returns the result of a search applied to the list.
• The Today tab: the element grid shown the media with "creation date = today".
Additional tabs are displayed when the users have saved filters applied to the database.
See section "Using Saved Filters" on page 53 for more details.
Media items are displayed in columns.
6.6.2. Elements Grid
Sorting the Elements in the Grid
You can change the sort order of elements in the grid by clicking the column header for the
parameter according to which you want to sort the elements.
The blue arrow indicates the sorting order. Clicking the column header again changes the
sorting order from ascending to descending or vice versa.
Organizing Columns
Resizing Columns
A column can be resized by using the mouse pointer over columns intersection and
dragging it to the right or to the left.
Selecting Columns to Display
To select the columns to display in the grid, proceed as follows:
1. Right-click the column header area.
A menu is displayed.
2. Select Choose Displayed Columns.
The Select Visible Columns window opens and shows the list of columns in the
current order.
3. To select the column(s) you wish to add to the view, do one of the following:
◦ in the left pane, double-click the column(s) you wish to add to the view
◦ select them in the left pane and click the Add button
4. To select the column(s) you wish to remove from the view, do one of the following:
◦ on the right pane, double-click the column(s) you wish to remove from the view
◦ select them on the right pane and click the left arrow
5. Click OK.
Ordering Columns
To change the columns order, proceed in one of the following ways:
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1. Select a column header
2. Drag it to the left or right to the required place.
A vertical line shows the place where the column will be dropped.
OR
1. Right-click a column header.
A menu is displayed.
2. Select Choose Displayed Columns.
The Select Visible Columns window opens and shows the list of columns in the
current order.
3. Select the column name(s) from the Selected pane.
4. Click the appropriate button:
◦ Up: moves the item(s) before the previous one
◦ Down: moves the item(s) after the next one
5. Click OK.
Element Contextual Menu
A contextual menu with the following options is available when you right-click an item in
the list. The options may differ according to the element selected.
Published State
Allows the selection of a sub-menu to change the publish state of the media between
Published and Not Published. A published media will be displayed in the database lists
of all the software and thus available for use.
Treated State
Allows the selection of a sub-menu to change the treated state of the media between
Treated and Not Treated. A media can be set as treated when virtual media have been
created from this media in Xedio Browse.
Deleted State
• Deleted deletes the media from the list, but not from the database.
• Not Deleted removes the Deleted mark for the selected project or edit.
Video Standard
Allows to change the metadata for the media. This only affects the flag in the metadata
and does not affect the media (to allow for a correction in the data only).
Video Ratio
Allows to change the metadata for the media between 4/3, 16/9, and unknown. This only
affects the flag in the metadata and does not affect the media (to allow for a correction in
the data only).
Media File(s) Status
Allows the selection of sub-menu to change the status of the low bitrate file or the high
bitrate file between Rec Done, Imported, Rec Error, Archived, ArchiDel, Restored,
Deleted and Imported Error.
Set Audio Track Assignment
Allows to set or update the audio track assignment for selected media (8 audio or 5.1).
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This is only allowed with media not already used See section "How to Define New Default
Audio Channel Assignment" on page 97 for explanation.
Delete Media & Purge
Allows the user to remove unused media from the media server while deleting the media
from the database.
See section "Delete and Purge" on page 44.
Force Delete
Deletes a media with all the references of its use in the database. If it is used in an edit,
this will cause “holes” in the edit. This option must be used very cautiously.
Play
Opens a new Player window to allow the low bitrate file or the high bitrate file to be
browsed and modified.
Render List
Opens the Render List window listing all types of rendering that have been done with the .
Archive History
Opens the Archive History window listing the archive and restore processes that were
achieved for the selected .
Properties
Opens the Media Properties window which shows the properties for the selected media. If
a default metadata profile has been defined for the media, a metadata tab is displayed and
shows the media metadata. The users can modify the media metadata values.
See section "Media Profile Association" on page 61 for more information on the selection
of a profile.
Media Analyzer
Opens a Timecode Extractor window showing an analysis of the selected file.
MOS Publication
Allows to send a notification to the news room system.
Merge
This option is used to associate a lo-res media to a hi-res media.
Opens the Get Lowres File window allowing you to browse for the lo-res file.
Generate Low Resolution Media File
Generates missing lo-res media file from the hi-res media file. See section "Generate Low
Resolution Media Files" on page 43.
Retrim
In case the TC IN or TC OUT of a media hi-res and lo-res files differ, this option will
automatically adjust both files to the same TC range.
Relink
Allows to link the file to a low bitrate or a high bitrate media file.
Create Missing Thumbnails
This option creates thumbnails in the Thumbnail IN and Thumbnail OUT columns of the
Work area.
Used By
Opens a window to show in which projects and edits the selected media is used in:
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Generate Low Resolution Media Files
When several files are selected from the list and you select the Generate Low
Resolution Media File option, several cases can occur.
1. Some hi-res files are not present on the Media server (they could be offline or
ARCHIDEL)
A popup window is displayed and lists those missing files. You are asked whether you
want to continue.
◦ Click YES to generate only lo-res files corresponding to existing hi-res files
◦ Click NO to cancel the operation.
2. The hi-res files are online and at least one lo-res file already exists on the Media server
or is "ARCHIDEL".
A popup window is displayed and mentions that existing file. You are asked whether
you want to overwrite this lo-res file.
◦ Click YES to overwrite the existing lo-res file.
If the Do this for all selected media option is selected, the check will not be
applied on the other files and all the existing lo-res files will be generated.
◦ Click NO to avoid the replacement of existing lo-res files.
If the Do this for all selected media option is selected, the check will not be
applied on the other files and only the offline lo-res files will be generated.
3. The hi-res files are online and at least one lo-res file is in use.
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A popup window is displayed and mentions the file in use. You are asked whether you
want to continue.
◦ Click YES to generate only lo-res files not in use.
◦ Click NO to cancel the operation.
6.6.3. Delete and Purge
The Delete Media(s) & Purge function allows the user to remove unused media from the
media server while deleting the media from the database.
There are four options available when using this function:
1. Delete database references: removes entries from the database only
2. Delete database references AND media files from online (e.g. XT[2]) or nearline (e.g.
SAN, XStore) storage: removes entries from the database and from the media server
3. Delete database references AND media files from offline/deep archive (e.g. Tape
library, ftp archive): removes entries from the database and from the archive storage
4. Delete database references AND media files from online/nearline storage AND media
files from offline/deep archive: removes entries from the database, from the media
server and from the archive storage
The media will be removed only if they are not used in other edits or in other playlists
(either the media itself or through attached virtual media or virtual clips).
Additionally, all associated material such as virtual media and virtual clips that are used in
the edit(s) or playlist(s) selected for deletion will be removed from the database.
See section "Media File Cleaner" on page 130 for more powerful media delete and purge
options
6.7. Searching for Elements in the List
6.7.1. Introduction
When the database contains large amounts of data, it may become difficult to find a
specific element. The Media Manager offers several ways to speed up your search:
• quick text search
• filters on parameters
By default, the columns that are taken into consideration for the Quick Text Search are the
ones currently visible in the grid.
If you wish to search in other columns, and view the string you are searching for in the
columns, you can:
• add other columns to the Elements grid view
• use Filters, as explained in section "Advanced Search" on page 46.
These search tools are explained in detail below.
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An applied filter can be saved for later use. Such a saved filter can then be applied in one
click.
A search can also be facilitated by ordering the Elements grid.
6.7.2. Quick Text Search
Purpose and Context of Use
The Quick Text Search function is used to perform a search based on free text entered in
the Quick Text Search field. This field is available on the top of the Elements grid.
It allows searching for a string in the displayed columns.
Users can enter a search string in one of the following ways.
• They enter the search string in full in the Quick Text Search field.
The Quick Text Search option obeys specific rules which can be accessed via the
Help button next to the Quick Text Search field.
See section "Quick Text Search Rules" on page 45 for more details on these rules.
• They click the arrow next to the Quick Text Search field, so the last 10 searches are
displayed, and they select one of them.
Quick Text Search Rules
The string that you enter in the Quick Text Search field is analyzed according to the
following set of rules, which can be accessed via the Help button next to the Quick
Text Search field.
The free text search is not a case sensitive operation.
Search String Search Result
Yellow card Searches for the strings "yellow" and "card", even if in two different
fields (columns), for example "yellow" in Name and "card" in
Keywords.
For example a clip named "The Yellow Man" with keywords "Red
Card" will be found, since it has yellow and card in 2 different fields.
"Yellow card" Searches for strings containing "Yellow card".
Yellow | card Searches for "yellow" or "card", even if in two different fields
(columns), for example "yellow" in Name or "card" in Keywords.
Spaces around the | sign are mandatory.
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Search String Search Result
yell* Searches for "yell" at the beginning of a string.
*low Searches for "low" at the end of a string.
Ye*low Searches for strings with "ye" at the beginning and "low" at the end.
Ye*low 123 Searches for strings with "ye" at the beginning and "low" at the end
and which contains "123".
=card Searches for a string exactly equals to "card".
For example, if a field contains "yellow card", the =card condition
will not return any result.
=”yellow card” Searches for a string exactly equals to "yellow card".
The use of quotes is required due to the space between "yellow" and
"card".
How to Perform a Quick Text Search
To perform a Quick Text search, proceed as follows:
1. Display the columns you wish to perform a quick search on.
2. Type a search string in the Quick Text Search field, based on Quick Text search
rules available from the Help button and detailed in section "Quick Text Search
Rules" on page 45.
3. Click the Search button to apply the Quick Text Search.
Depending on whether the AutoRefresh Filtering setting is selected or not, you may
not have to click the Search button to apply the Quick Text Search. Refer to the tab
Software > Parameter Profiles > General > General in Xedio Manager.
The search result is displayed in the grid.
4. To clear the applied Quick Text Search, click the red button to the right of the
search field or select <empty> from the Quick Text Search drop-down list.
6.7.3. Advanced Search
Purpose and Context of Use
The Advanced Search functions are available for more detailed search operations. They
allow searches on media metadata.
From the Today tab, the filter "creation date = today" is automatically applied.
The Advanced Search fields can be displayed on the top left part of the Elements grid.
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Advanced Search Fields Display
Displaying Advanced Search Fields
Show/Hide Filter Button
To display the Advanced Search fields, click the Show/Hide Filter button above the
grid.
The Advanced Search area is expanded as follows:
The Show/Hide Filter button can be displayed with two different colors:
Button
Display
(gray)
(colored)
Meaning
The Show/Hide Filter button is gray when all filter criteria are hidden.
Consequently, the filters are inactive.
The Show/Hide Filter button is colored when the Advanced Search area is
visible, even if no filtering criterion is applied.
Criteria Combination Field
The first field under the Show/Hide Filter button lists three options for the combination of
criteria to be taken into account during the filtering operation.
Option Meaning
ALL criteria
are met
All the criteria selected in the Filter fields displayed under the Criteria
Combination field must be met.
The media displayed in the Elements grid fulfill all the selected filter
criteria.
ANY criteria
is met
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Option Meaning
NO criteria
is met
None of the criteria selected in the Filter fields displayed under the
Criteria Combination field must be met.
The media displayed in the Elements grid fulfill none of the selected filter
criteria.
Search Parameters List
The second field gives access to the list of available advanced search parameters. Click
the arrow next to the field to display the list.
Users are then able to add as many search fields as needed and to enter search criteria for
each of them.
Advanced Search Fields
Once a search parameter has been selected, an entire line is displayed.
Interface
Element
Description
1 Selected search parameter.
2 Various fields used to enter the filter criteria. See section "Advanced
Search Fields Types" on page 49.
Used to remove the corresponding filter line.
Used to add a new filter line.
Hiding Advanced Search Fields
To hide all the Advanced Search fields, click the Show/Hide Filter button again.
Consequently, all the applied filters are removed.
To remove an Advanced Search field from the Advanced Search area and thus clear the
corresponding applied filter, click the button next to the field.
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Advanced Search Fields Types
Depending on the selected search parameter, different types of advanced search fields
will be displayed and available to enter criteria.
Timecode or Duration Parameter
Such as TC IN, TC OUT, Duration…
1. Select a logical operator in the first field
2. Enter a timecode or duration value in the second field.
Timecode Range
1. Select an option from the first field
2. Enter a timecode value.
This will include, or exclude, media containing the specified timecode value.
Date
Such as Creation Date
Several Date Search filters exist.
1. Select a condition or a logical operator in the first field
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2. This will condition the next step:
◦ Search based on a specific date (e.g. with =…): a calendar will be displayed for
the selection of a date.
◦ Search based on an interval (e.g. with […] (between)…): two calendars are
displayed for the selection of two dates.
◦ Search based on a specific date calculated from the current date (e.g. with
tomorrow, last month,…): no other field appears.
Time
Such as Last Rendered Date Time
Several Date Search filters exist.
1. Select a condition or a logical operator in the first field
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2. This will condition the next step:
◦ Search based on a specific date and time (e.g. with =…): two additional fields will
be displayed, a calendar for the selection of a date and drop-down list for the
selection of time.
◦ Search based on a specific date and time calculated from the current date and
time (e.g. with next hour, last month,…): no other field appears.
Number
Such as DB Id
1. Select a logical operator in the first field
2. Enter a number in the second field.
Note
<> means "differs from".
Option List
Such as Video Standard
1. Select a logical operator in the first field
2. Click the button to display the list of options available for the selected filter
parameter.
Example for the Video Standard:
3. Select an option from the list.
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Boolean
Such as Published
• Select Yes or No from the single criteria field.
Free Text
Such as Label
1. Select a condition in the first field.
2. Enter free text in the second field.
How to Perform an Advanced Search
To enter search values in the Advanced Search fields, proceed as follows:
1. Choose the columns you wish to perform a search on.
2. Click the Show/Hide Filter button
The Advanced Search area is displayed:
3. Select a criteria combination from the list:
4. Select a search parameter from the list of parameters.
An entire line, corresponding to the selected filter parameter, is displayed:
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5. Enter filter criteria as explained in section "Advanced Search Fields Types" on page
49.
For free text fields, press ENTER to apply the filter.
Otherwise, the Elements grid is automatically filtered and refreshed.
6. If required, click the button to add another advanced search parameter.
6.7.4. Using Saved Filters
Introduction
Once you have defined filters and search terms, you may want to save them for later use.
You will then be able to apply the same set of filters with a single click.
Saved filters appear as tabs.
At least two tabs exist on the left of the Elements grid.
• The Filter 0 tab: The Elements grid displays the list of all elements present in Xedio
Dispatcher, or it returns the result of a search applied to the list.
• The Today tab: the Elements grid shows the elements with "creation date = today".
Warning
Those filters can be modified by the user, so the results could no longer reflect
the tab label.
Saved Filter Contextual Menu
Right-clicking in the Filter 0 tab displays a contextual menu with the following options:
Create New Filter
Allows to create a new filter tab through the Filter Edit Dialog wndow:
Save Filter As
Allows to create a new filter tab in which the current search filter will be saved.
Filter Properties
Allows to change the name and/or description of the selected filter tab.
Reset Filter
Removes all search criteria on the selected filter tab.
Delete Filter
Removes the filter tab.
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How to Save Filters
To save filters, proceed as follows:
1. Define the filter or filters combination you wish to save, as explained in section "How
to Perform an Advanced Search" on page 52.
2. Right-click the Filter 0 tab.
3. Select Save Filter As from the contextual menu.
The Filter Edit Dialog box opens.
4. Enter a label for the tab you are going to create and, if required, enter a description.
5. Click OK.
The new filter tab is displayed on the left of the list.
How to Apply a Saved Filter
To apply a saved filter, simply click the corresponding tab.
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7. Metadata
7.1. Introduction
Metadata is customer-defined data used to describe or classify A/Vmaterial.
A metadata profile is made of a set of user fields which are managed together.
Metadata user fields are created and associated into metadata profiles within Xedio
Manager, or they can be imported into the system in the form of an .XML file.
A metadata profile can be associated with various items such as media or edits and, then,
metadata values can be attributed to the item by entering specific values in the user fields.
Three items are available in the Metadata category. They are detailed in the table below.
Item Description
Profile Management Manages the creation of metadata fields and their
association into metadata profiles.
Media Profile Association Allows the selection of metadata profiles to be
available for association with media.
Edit Profile Association Allows the selection of metadata profiles to be
available for association with an edit.
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7.2. Profile Management
7.2.1. Overview of the Profile Management Window
Illustration
The Metadata Profiles window allows you to define user fields and to associate them into
profiles. You can access it by clicking the Profile Management button.
It contains the areas highlighted on the screenshot below:
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Area Description
The table below describes the various parts of the Metadata Profiles window:
Part Name Description
1. Available
Metadata Fields
2. Metadata Profile
Information
3. Existing
Metadata Profiles
This pane is used to manage the metadata fields. It displays
the list of existing metadata fields.
See section "Managing User Fields" on page 57.
This pane is used to create, import or export metadata
profiles.
See section "Managing Metadata Profiles" on page 59.
This pane displays the list of existing metadata profiles.
7.2.2. Managing User Fields
How to Create User Fields
1. Click the Add New Field button in the Available Metadata Fields area.
The Metadata Field dialog box opens:
2. Complete the following fields:
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Field Description
Field Name Name you want to give to the user field.
Type Six types of user fields are available. They will appear as follows in
Xedio CleanEdit:
• Boolean: True or False values.
• Date: Date field with drop-down arrow giving access to a
calendar.
• Text: Free text field
• Combo: Drop-down list of values defined at creation
• Number: Number field with up and down arrows to increase or
decrease the value.
• Timecode: Timecode field
Default Values Possibility to define a default value to be used for the user field. The
default value is enabled when the Default Values button is
surrounded by a red line.
Description Optional text to describe the user field.
Field Values
(combo option)
3. Click the OK button.
The user field is listed in the Available Metadata fields pane.
Right-click in the field and select New to define a value for the dropdown list.
How to Modify a User Field
1. Select it in the list.
2. Click the Modify Field button.
3. Enter new values in the relevant fields.
4. Click the OK button.
If the user field is used in a profile, only the Label and the Description fields can be
edited.
Note
A closed padlock icon displayed next to a user field means that the
corresponding metadata profile has been selected from the Media Metadata
Profile Table Association window or from the Edit Metadata Profile Table
Association window.
How to Delete a User Field
1. Select it in the list.
2. Click the Delete Field button.
It can only be deleted if it is not used in a profile.
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7.2.3. Managing Metadata Profiles
Creating a Metadata Profile
How to Create a Metadata Profile
1. Complete the following fields in the Metadata Profile Information area:
Field Description
ID Internal ID automatically filled by the system.
GUID Mandatory parameter pre-filled with a unique ID.
This GUID is particularly important if the media/edit is exported with its
custom metadata to IPDirector. Enter the same GUID for this metadata
profile in Xedio Manager as the matching metadata profile existing in
IPDirector, so IPDirector will recognize the profile and not create a new
one.
Label Name you give to the profile.
Use the log sheet profile name existing in IPDirector if you want to
export A/V Material with its metadata in IPDirector.
Description Optional text to describe the metadata profile.
2. Select the list of user fields you want to use in the profile: select a user field in the
Available Metadata Fields area and drag it to the Metadata Profile Information area.
3. Click the Save Profile button. The metadata profile will then be displayed in the
Metadata Profiles area.
How to Modify a Metadata Profile
1. Select it in the Metadata Profiles area
2. Add user fields from the Available Metadata Fields area to the Metadata Profile
Information area, or
select a user field in the Metadata Profile Information area and click the Remove
Field from Profile button.
3. Click the Save Profile button.
It can only be edited if it is not selected for use in the Media or Edit Profile Association.
How to Delete a Metadata Profile
1. Select it in the Metadata Profiles area
2. Click the Delete Profile button in the Metadata Profile Information area.
It can only be deleted if it is not selected for use in the Media or Edit Profile Association.
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Importing a Metadata Profile
How to Import a Metadata Profile
To import a metadata profile (.xml file) into Xedio, proceed as follows:
1. Click the Import button.
2. Browse to the selected metadata profile file.
3. Click Open.
The metadata profile is listed in the Metadata Profiles pane, provided that no metadata
profile exists with this GUID or label.
Limitations to the Import of Metadata Profile
Under certain circumstances, it will not be possible to import a metadata profile, or the
profile will be modified.
Users want to import a metadata profile with the same GUID, or the same label if there is
no GUID, as an existing profile. Then, the following situations can occur:
Situation Action
The profile has not been used (it
is not assigned to an element).
The profile has already been
used and the imported profile
presents the user fields in a
different order.
The profile has already been
used and the imported profile
presents additional user fields.
The profile has already been
used and some user fields do not
exist in the imported profile.
The existing profile can be updated with the imported
profile.
The existing profile can be updated with the imported
profile.
The existing profile can be updated with the imported
profile.
Users have 3 options. The following message is
displayed:
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7.3. Media Profile Association
The Media Metadata Profile Table Association window allows you to select the profiles
you want to make available for media.
You can access it by clicking the Media Profile Association button.
The following fields are displayed in the window:
Field Description
Description Automatically filled by the system for the selected profile with the
description text entered at profile creation.
Available Displays the list of existing profiles available for selection.
Selected Displays the list of profiles which have been selected in the
Available list and added thanks to the Add button. Profiles can be
removed from the Selected list and be made available in the
Available list again by using the Remove button.
Each user field from the selected profiles could be displayed in
additional column in Media > Manager from the Xedio Manager and
in the Media Manager tab from the Xedio CleanEdit.
Default Profile Allows the selection of a profile, from the list of Selected Profiles, to
be used as default profile when a user will associate metadata to a
media.
The Save button must be clicked to save changes.
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7.4. Edit Profile Association
The Edit Metadata Profile Table Association window allows you to select the profiles you
want to make available for edits.
You can access it by clicking the Edit Profile Association button.
The following fields are displayed in the window:
Field Description
Description Automatically filled by the system for the selected profile with the
description text entered at profile creation.
Available Displays the list of existing profiles available for selection.
Selected Displays the list of profiles which have been selected in the Available list
and added thanks to the Add button. Profiles can be removed from the
Selected list by using the Remove button.
Each user field from the selected profiles could be displayed in additional
column in Tools > Edits Manager from the Xedio Manager and in the Edit
Manager tab from the Xedio CleanEdit.
Default
Profile
The Save button must be clicked to save changes.
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Allows the selection of a profile, from the list of Selected Profiles, to be
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8. Playouts
8.1. Introduction
The servers which will be used for payout must be defined and their parameters must be
set in Xedio Manager. They will then be available in the Playout Organizer application.
Two items are available in the Playouts category. They are detailed in the table below.
Item Description
Servers Manager Defines hardware setup and parameters for each playout server.
Group Manager Allows to create groups of playout servers that make playout
channels visible only from specific Playout Organizer workstations.
8.2. Servers Manager
8.2.1. Introduction
When you click the Servers Manager button, the Playout Servers Manager window is
displayed in the Work area, allowing you to define each physical machine to be used for
playout.
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8.2.2. Creating and Configuring a Playout Server
To create and configure a playout server, complete the following fields and then click on
the Create button.
The playout server name is added to the list on the left side of the window and “PCX” then
“Channel 1” appear underneath, which corresponds to the playout channel.
Field Description
Label Name you give to the playout server, as it will appear in the list.
Playout Group List of predefined playout groups. The GLOBAL option makes the
playout server available from all Playout Organizer workstations.
IP Address IP address of the playout server.
Port
(default = 4021)
Description Optional text to describe the playout server.
Card1 / 2 / 3 Type of card used. Several cards could be used but it is not
Port used for the playout.
advisable.
8.2.3. Modifying the Playout Server Properties
To modify the properties of a playout server, select it in the list, enter new values in the
relevant fields, and click the Update button.
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8.2.4. Possible Actions with Contextual Menus
A contextual menu is available when you select a playout server in the list and then rightclick:
MenuItem Description
Duplicate Creates a new playout server with the same properties. The term
"duplicated" is added next to the new playout server name.
Delete Deletes the playout server configuration and removes it from the list.
8.3. Group Manager
8.3.1. Introduction
The Playout Servers may be grouped together through the Group Manager. This can be
used to group a main server and a backup server. They can then be made visible only from
some predefined Playout Organizer workstations.
When you click the Group Manager button, the Playouts Group Manager window is
displayed in the Work area.
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8.3.2. Creating a Group of Playout Servers
To create a group of playout servers, complete the following fields and then click on the
Create button.
The group name is added to the list on the left side of the window.
Field Description
Label Give a name to the group of playout servers.
Description Optional text to describe the group of playout servers.
Playout Servers Select the playout servers to group together.
Note
A group of playout channels restricts the amount of available channels for
specific Playout Organizer workstations. There is one default group, called
GLOBAL, that allows a Playout Organizer workstation to “see” all channels
when it is selected.
8.3.3. Deleting a Group of Playout Servers
To be able to delete a group of playout servers, you first need to clear the playout servers
boxes and click the Update button.
Then, right-clicking the group name will show you a contextual menu with the Delete
Group option.
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9. Softwares
9.1. Introduction
The parameters specific to the various applications of the Xedio Suite can be stored into
different profiles. These profiles can then be selected for use by users.
Keyboard shortcuts can also be defined and stored into profiles. These profiles are linked
to the workstation.
Four items are available in the Softwares category. They are detailed in the table below.
Item Description
Parameter Profiles Makes it possible to set and store the software parameters
of all applications into profiles.
Keyboard Profiles Makes it possible to set and store the keyboard key
assignments into profiles.
Keyboard Machines Allows to assign defined keyboard profiles to workstations.
Video FX Allows to set the name and the default parameters for the
transition effects.
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9.2. Parameter Profiles
9.2.1. Introduction
When you click the Parameter Profiles button, the Softwares Parameter Profiles window
is displayed in the Work area.
The window is divided into three areas:
Part Name Description
1 Application
Selection area
2 Profile
Selection area
3 Parameters
area
Note
Each Xedio application must have been started and have written registry for its
corresponding icons to be available.
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This area displays the applications icons for which it is possible
to manage parameters and profiles.
This area displays the available profiles that can be managed
for the selected application.
This area gives the list of parameters. They can be edited and
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9.2.2. Possible Actions with Contextual Menu
A contextual menu is available when an application is selected in the Application
Selection area and you right-click in the Profile Selection Area:
Menu
Item
New Opens the New Param Profile window where you can enter a name for the
Modify Opens the Modify Param Profile window allowing to update the label or
Delete Deletes the selected parameter profile.
Import
from File
Import
Default
Export to
File
Description
new profile in the Label field.
description of the selected parameter profile.
Note
It is not possible to remove a profile that is currently in use. An
error message will be shown if this is attempted.
Import a parameters profile stored in a .ini format.
In the Open window, select the file that contains the parameters profile to
import.
Import a parameters profile stored in a .ini format as the default parameter
profile.
In the Open window, select the file that contains the parameters profile to
import.
Exports the selected parameters profile in a readable file (.ini format).
In the Save As window, select the folder to export the file to.
Export to
Text
Exports the selected parameters profile in a text file format (.txt format).
In the Save As window, select the folder to export the file to.
9.2.3. List of <GENERAL> Parameters
General
Allows to backup EVS
video server
Auto Refresh Filtering When selected: each time a new criterion is added to a
Can select ClassList
node
When selected: the backup of EVS video server is allowed.
filter, the search is automatically started without pressing
Return or clicking the Search button.
When selected: enables the selection of a class list node
rather than only the deepest sub-items.
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Confirmation window
to backup EVS video
When selected: displays a confirmation window before the
backup operation of an EVS video server.
server
Default video aspect
ratio
Video Ratio used in thumbnail generation and during
rendering operations.
Possible values: 4/3 or 16/9.
Default high bitrate
video width
Default Proxy Video
Frequency
Default Proxy Video
Resolution
Free text field to define the default horizontal resolution for
hi-resolution video files (width in pixels).
Default video frequency for Proxy video browsing, editing
and encoding.
Default video resolution for Proxy video browsing, editing
and encoding.
Default video standard Video supported by the Dispatcher in the current session
(You cannot mixed PAL and NTSC). This parameter is also
used during rendering to upscale or not the media
Possible values: PAL SD, NTSC drop SD, HD 1080i
@50, HD 720p @50, HD 1080i @59,94, HD 720p
@59,94.
Default XT Growing
Field to define the default duration for XT growing clip.
Clip Duration
Gop browsing accuracy
for hi-res player
Gop browsing accuracy
for lo-res player
Defines the value under which the player display will be
updated when browsing the nowline (ms).
Defines the value under which the player display will be
updated when browsing the nowline (ms).
Grab Still Frame Folder Field to define the default folder to store grab image file.
Grab Still Frame Prefix Field to define the default prefix for the resulting grab image
file.
Notification Center IP
address
Notification center
network port
Free text field to define the IP address of the notification
center.
Free text field to define the port number of the notification
center.
Odd Frame Clipping When selected: enables clipping on odd frames when
working with P resolution in all players and timelines.
Note
This parameter should only be set for full
progressive workflows.
Precise browsing
accuracy for hi-res
Defines the value under which the player display will be
updated accurately when browsing the nowline (ms).
player
Precise browsing
accuracy for lo-res
Defines the value under which the player display will be
updated accurately when browsing the nowline (ms).
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XedioBroker IP address Free text field to define the IP address of Xedio Broker.
XedioBroker network
port
XT Clip creation default
clipname
Audio
Default Input Audio
Track Assignment
Free text field to define the port number of Xedio Broker.
Free text field to define the default clip name when creating
an XT clip.
Defines the default audio channel assignment for the
imported media files (other than server clips and encoder
ingests).
The field displays the assignments for 2, 4, 8 and 16
channels configurations separated by a "|" sign:
See section "How to Define New Default Audio Channel
Assignment" on page 97.
Note
Once the audio track assignment has been defined
in Xedio Importer or AutoFile Importer, these values
will be used instead of the default ones on the
workstation.
Default Rendering
Audio Track
Assignment
Defines the default audio channel assignment for rendered
files.
The field displays the assignments for 2, 4, 8 and 16
channels configurations separated by a "|" sign.
Default XT Input Audio
Track Assignment
Defines the default audio channel assignment for the media
files (server clips only).The field displays the assignments
for 2, 4, 8 and 16 channels configurations separated by a "|"
sign.
Enable 5.1 management Enables the creation of 5.1 tracks in CleanEdit timeline. The
5.1 audio support in CleanEdit works only with EVS video
server clips. Each track created in the CleanEdit timeline
allows the user to place and manage audio blocks from
server clips, behind which a group of 6 audio channels are
handled.
Enable mono tracks Enables the creation of mono tracks in CleanEdit timeline.
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Automatic Restore
Restore Type Option list to select the restore type to be used for
automatic restore process.
Possible values:
• Full Restore: restores the whole media
• Partial Restore: restores only the useful section of the
media used in the edit for which a restore is requested.
Import
Imported ClipName
Format
Imported FileName
Format
Field to define the format string which will be used to create
the clips name in the database during XDCAM import when
the merge option is used.
The following items can be used:
%SHOTNAME Clip Label on the original device
%ORIGINTC TCINof the clip on the original device
%NEWGENTC TCINof the clip in the new file
Field to define the format string which will be used to create
the file name during XDCAM import.
The following items can be used:
%LABEL Label given by Xedio user
%NAME Clip Name
%CLASSID Class ID
%TCIN Timecode IN
%TCOUT Timecode OUT
%CLIPTYPE Clip Type, e.g. DV_50i, P2HD_100i)
%USER Xedio Username
%DURATION Timecode Duration
%YEAR Current Year
%MONTH Current Month
%DAY Current Day Number
%HOUR Current Hour
%MIN Current Minute
%SEC Current Second
%MSEC Current Millisecond
%SDYEAR Shooting Date – Year
%SDMONTH Shooting Date – Month Number
%SDDAY Shooting Date – Day Number
%GUID Clip GUID
Use Long Clip Name When selected: the long clip name is used as media label.
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Vumeter
Bottom level of
Vumeter
Saturation level of
Vumeter
Top level of Vumeter Field to define the db value of vu-meter top level. It is the
Warning level of
Vumeter
Note
The default values for audio vumeter levels differ in Xedio and in Final Cut Pro.
It is therefore normal to see the same media reaching the red zone in Xedio
while it is still in the orange zone in FCP.
If you want to have the same audio meter display in both applications, you can
match the audio meter default values in Xedio Manager to the FCP values.
Field to define the db value of vu-meter bottom level. It is
the audio level difference (in dB) compared the 0 level (audio
level of the source media) and corresponding to the bottom
of the green zone in the audio meters
Field to define the db value of vu-meter saturation level. It is
the audio level difference (in dB) compared to the 0 level
(audio level of the source media) and corresponding to the
bottom of the red zone in the audio meters
audio level (in dB) of the source media and corresponds to
the top of the red zone in the audio meters.
Field to define the db value of vu-meter warning level. This
value corresponds to the beginning of the orange area in the
vu-meter.
9.2.4. List of Parameters for Xedio Manager
The Xedio Manager profile gives access to the following lists of parameters (tabs).
General
Convert IP to Machine
Name
Cefiltermgr
Max Date Interval Field to define the maximum date interval, in days, which
Max Result Set Size Field to define the maximum number of items which will be
Recent Date List Free text field to define the dates to be displayed in "recent
When selected: the IP address is converted to machine
name for display.
can be used when a search filter is applied on a date
parameter (0 = no limit).
displayed in the result list after a search filter has been
applied (0 = no limit).
dates" drop-down lists.
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Cemediaimport
Enable Audio Track
Assignment Dialog
Canon When selected: Allows import from Canon device.
Enable Merging
Durations Check
Enable No Merging
Durations Check
Enable RTD Import When selected: Allows import of RTD files
LoResGen Rendering
Profile
P2 When selected: Allows import of files with P2 format
PlayXTClip When selected: Allows server clip to be viewed in a player
PlayXTTrain When selected: Allows server train to be viewed in a player
Enable Image Import When selected: Allows import of image (stills files)
Enable Stills Key
Import
When select: Enables the display of audio track assignment
dialog tab in the Setup window during an import.
When selected: the durations of the high resolution and low
resolution files are checked to ensure that they match, after
their import with merge.
When selected: the durations of the high resolution and low
resolution files are checked to ensure that they match, after
their import without merge.
Field to select the rendering profile used to regenerate the
low resolution file.
When selected: Allows import of stills with key files
Enable Video Import When selected: Allows import of video files
Enable Wave Import When selected: Allows import of files with wave format
Enable XDCam Import When selected: Allows import of files with XDCam format
XDCamEX When selected: Allows import from XDCamEX device
Allow XT Import When selected: Allows import of server clips
Media Manager
LoResGen Media
Server
LoResGen Rendering
Profile
Xedio Media server where the low-resolution media file shall
be (re)generated.
Low-resolution rendering profile used to generate the lowresolution media file.
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Scheduler
Scheduler Published Default value of the Publish check box when creating a
record from the Scheduler.
Possible values are: published, not published or previous
state.
Scheduler ReadOnly When selected: restricts the Scheduler access to read-only;
records cannot be created or modified.
9.2.5. List of Parameters for Xedio CleanEdit
The CleanEdit profile gives access to the following lists of parameters (tabs).
An Effects area is displayed in the lower part of the window. Selecting effects allows the
users to use them in CleanEdit. Refer to the Xedio CleanEdit manual for a description of
each effect.
General
Auto Refresh Filtering When selected: each time a new criterion is added to a
filter, the search is automatically started without pressing
Return or clicking the Search button.
Check for missing hires
files
Active Window Color Option list to select the color used for the rectangle under
Show confirmation
dialog
Automatic Edit ID
Generation
Read Only Edit ID When selected: sets the Edit ID property to read-only
When selected, checks for missing hi-res files in the edit
timeline and displays a small yellow triangle over each
missing clip in the timeline.
the active Player area or Recorder area.
When selected: Shows a confirmation dialog window when
doing delete actions
Enables automatic Edit ID generation and selects the
generation method.
Possible values:
• None
• IDDB: unique in the DB but maybe not across several
DB
• UUID: Universally Unique Identifier (UmID)
EVS Server Ganging
Type
External Cue Point –
Ranking 0 Color
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Field to enter a value corresponding to a camera ganging
type.
0: XT input cameras
1: IPDirector metadata
2: mixed (first tries IPD metadata then XT input cams)
Color used, in the media bar of the Player, to represent a log
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External Cue Point –
Ranking * Color
External Cue Point –
Ranking ** Color
External Cue Point –
Ranking *** Color
Mandatory Edit On-air
Color used, in the media bar of the Player, to represent a log
with a ranking * assigned
Color used, in the media bar of the Player, to represent a log
with a ranking ** assigned
Color used, in the media bar of the Player, to represent a log
with a ranking *** assigned
When selected: the on air date of an edit is mandatory
Date
Show ArchiveMgr TAB When selected: shows the ArchiveMgr TAB in CleanEdit
Show Devices TAB When selected: shows the Devices TAB
Show Edit TAB When selected: shows the Edit TAB
Show EditMgr TAB When selected: shows the EditMgr TAB
Show HeaderMaker
When selected: shows the Header Maker TAB
TAB
Show MediaImporter
When selected: shows the MediaImporter TAB
TAB
Show MediaMgr TAB When selected: shows the MediaMgr TAB
Show Playout TAB When selected: shows the Playout TAB
Show ProjectMgr TAB When selected: shows the ProjectMgr TAB
Show Export TAB When selected: shows the Export TAB
Show Scheduler TAB When selected: shows the Scheduler TAB
Show TaskViewer TAB When selected: shows the TaskViewer TAB
Show
When selected: shows the CharacterGenerator TAB
CharacterGenerator
TAB
Show VoiceOver TAB When selected: shows the VoiceOver TAB
Show VTR TAB When selected: shows the VTR TAB
ThumbnailWidth Width used for new thumbnails (Height is found according
to the 4/3 ratio)
User Cue Point Color Color used, in the media bar of the Player, to represent a log
entered by the logged user.
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Archive
Archive Default Priority Field to enter a value corresponding to the default archive
Archive Hi Res When selected: archives high resolution files when an
Archive Low Res When selected: archives low resolution files when an
Delete Free Files Not implemented
Delete Hi Res When selected: deletes high resolution files after archiving.
Delete Low Res When selected: deletes low resolution files after archiving.
Restore Default Priority Field to enter a value corresponding to the default restore
request priority. This value is transmitted when the system
is integrated with DIVA.
Possible values: from 0 to 100, with 0 = disabled, 1 = lowest
priority and 100 = highest priority.
archiving is requested.
archiving is requested.
request priority.
Possible values: from 0 to 100, with 0 = disabled, 1 = lowest
priority and 100 = highest priority.
Restore Hi Res When selected: restores high resolution files
Restore Low Res When selected: restores low resolution files
Check Locked Media in
Media List
When selected: allows the user to check for locked media.
Automatic Restore
Restore Priority Edit
Clip
Restore Priority R2B Field to enter a value corresponding to the Restore Priority
Field to enter a value corresponding to the Restore Priority
when a clip is dropped in the timeline or when Edit Play date
is modified.
Possible values: from 0 to 100, with 0 = disabled, 1 = lowest
priority and 100 = highest priority.
when an Edit is set to Ready to Broadcast.
Possible values: from 0 to 100, with 0 = disabled, 1 = lowest
priority and 100 = highest priority.
Browser
Base for new project Free text field to enter the default base name for a new
project.
Base for new edit Free text field to enter the default base name for a new edit.
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Base for new clip Free text field to enter the default base name for a new clip.
Video standard
selection
When selected: enables the selection of the video
standards.
Cefiltermgr
Allow Change Edit
Properties
Allow Change Media
Properties
Max Date Interval Field to define the maximum date interval, in days, which
Max Result Set Size Field to define the maximum number of items which will be
Recent Date List Free text field to define the dates to be displayed in "recent
When selected: allows the user to change edit properties in
Edit Manager.
When selected: allows the user to change media properties
in Media Manager.
can be used when a search filter is applied on a date
parameter (0 = no limit).
displayed in the Elements grid after a search filter has been
applied (0 = no limit).
dates" drop-down lists.
Cemediaimport
Audio Track
Assignment Dialog
Automatic Device Scan When selected: Automatically scans devices at start up.
Canon When selected: Allows import from Canon device.
Enable Merging
Durations Check
Enable No Merging
Durations Check
Kmt When selected: Allows import of RTD files
LoResGen Rendering
Profile
P2 When selected: Allows import of files with P2 format
PlayXTClip When selected: Allows server clip to be viewed in a player
PlayXTTrain When selected: Allows server train to be viewed in a player
Stills When selected: Allows import of image (stills files)
When selected: Enables the display of audio track
assignment dialog tab in the Setup window during an import.
When selected: the durations of the high resolution and low
resolution files are checked to ensure that they match, after
their import with merge.
When selected: the durations of the high resolution and low
resolution files are checked to ensure that they match, after
their import without merge.
Field to select the rendering profile used to regenerate the
low resolution file.
Stills Keys When selected: Allows import of stills with key files
Video When selected: Allows import of video files
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Wave When selected: Allows import of files with wave format
XDCam When selected: Allows import of files with XDCam format
XDCamEX When selected: Allows import from XDCamEX device
XT When selected: Allows import of server clips
Cerendering2
Available XTNr Free text field to enter a comma-separated list of numbers
Id RTProf Agent Field to enter the DB ID of RTProf agent. If the field is set to
Id Shell Agent Field to enter the DB Id of Shell agent. If the field is set to 0,
for available EVS video server. If the field is left empty, all
numbers between 1 and 30 are allowed.
0, the first available agent with a name containing
"RTProfAgent" is fetched from DB.
the first available agent with a name containing 'ShellAgent'
is fetched from DB.
Id To XT Agent Field to enter the DB Id of ToXT agent. If the field is set to 0,
the first available agent with a name containing 'ToXTAgent'
is fetched from DB
Show To CleanEdit When selected: shows the "To CleanEdit" TAB
Show To Device When selected: shows the "To Device" TAB
Show To File When selected: shows the "To File" TAB
Show To Target When selected: shows the "To Target" TAB
Cg
Default CG Duration Field to enter the default duration for a new CG.
Default CG Fade IN
Duration
Default CG Fade OUT
Duration
Enable Import Picture When selected: enables the Import Picture button.
Enable Save As
Template
Field to enter the default duration for a CG Fade IN effect.
Field to enter the default duration for a CG Fade OUT effect.
When selected: enables the Save as template button.
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DeviceFilter
Allow CDRom When selected: Allows scanning CDRoms to find media.
This parameter needs to be active for XDCAM disk access.
Allow Fixed Drive When selected: Allows scanning local hard disks to find
media
Allow Ram Disk When selected: Allows scanning Ram disks to find media
Allow Remote Drive When selected: Allows scanning network drives to find
media
Allow Removable Drive When selected: Allows scanning USB drives to find media
Allow To Change
Extensions
When selected: Allows to change the list of default file
extensions supported during the media referencing from a
drive. Change is possible from the drive creation window or
the drive edit window.
Days Before Media
Delay between two unused media purge
Purge
Delay Between Volume
Check
Time in seconds between automatic rescan on removable
disk if there is a change
Extensions List of default file extensions supported by Xedio CleanEdit
during the media referencing from a drive. This parameter is
used as default value during the drive creation.
Max Depth Number of directory levels checked when scanning for
media.
Media ClassId Class ID assigned to the media during its referencing in
Xedio CleanEdit.
Media Description Default text to describe the media and assigned to the
media during its referencing in Xedio CleanEdit.
Media External Ref Default text for the external reference of the source support
assigned to the media during its referencing in Xedio
CleanEdit.
Media Global Shooting
Date
The global shooting date is assigned to the media during its
referencing in Xedio CleanEdit.
This parameter is a numeric value to define how the global
shooting date is assigned:
Possible values:
• 0: date retrieved from the XML file and corresponding to
the date when the media was recorded by the camera.
• >0: date provided by the application .and corresponding
to the date when the media was referenced in Xedio
Dispatcher.
Media label Default name assigned to. the media during its referencing
in Xedio CleanEdit.
Media Metadata XML This field is left empty by default.
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HeaderMaker
Template Path Free text field to enter the path to HeaderMaker template.
Media List
Max Result Sel Size Field to define the maximum number of items which will be
Player
Auto Clip IN Amount of fields before the entry point of a clip when using
Auto Clip OUT Amount of fields after the out point of a clip when using the
displayed in the Elements grid after (0 = no limit).
the auto-clipping tool (Alt+Space bar).
auto-clipping tool (Alt+Space bar).
Enable Deinterlace
Menu
Jog Audio Threshold
HI
Jog Audio Threshold
LO
Jog Range HI Field to enter the jog range in hi-res.
Jog Range LO Field to enter the jog range in lo-res.
PrevNextX Field to enter the number of fields to jump when Alt key is
Shift Speed Max Field to enter the speed rate for super fast forward and
Speed Max Field to enter the speed rate for fast forward and fast rewind
XT Clip Creation Time
Tolerance
XT Stream Creation
Time Tolerance
When selected: enables the Deinterlacer menu (hi-res mode
only).
Field to enter the jog browsing speed limit for the audio to be
decoded in hi-res.
Field to enter the jog browsing speed limit for the audio to be
decoded in lo-res.
used with Prev and Next buttons.
rewind tools when used together with the Shift key.
tools.
Field to enter the tolerance value (in seconds) towards the
creation time between two sibling XT clips.
Field to enter the tolerance value (in seconds) towards the
creation time between two sibling streams.
XT Train Only View
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Recorder
Enable Deinterlace
Menu
PreRoll Field to enter the Preroll time, in fields, used to play
PrevNextX Field to enter the number of fields to jump when Alt key is
RollBoth When selected: enables the left roller and right roller tools.
RollLeft When selected: enables the left roller tool
RollRight When selected: enables the right roller tool
RollTurn When selected: enables the clip roller tool
When selected: enables the Deinterlacer menu (hi-res
mode only).
previous/next transition
used with Prev and Next buttons.
Scheduler
Read Only When selected: restricts the Scheduler access to read-only;
records cannot be created or modified.
Timeline
Audio Auto FX When selected: enables automatic audio transition effect.
Audio Effects When selected: enables graphical audio transition effects
adjustments when zooming audio tracks
Audio Fade IN Dur Field to enter the duration, in fields, of the audio fade effect
at the IN point. This will be displayed in the “fx” dialog box,
“Audio fade” tab.
Audio Fade IN Pos Option list to select the position of the audio fade effect at
the IN point. This will be displayed in the “fx” dialog box.
Possible values: None, Before OUT, Centered, After OUT.
Audio Fade OUT Dur Field to enter the duration, in fields, of the audio fade effect
at the OUT point. This will be displayed in the “fx” dialog
box, “Audio fade” tab.
Audio Fade OUT Pos Option list to select the position of the audio fade effect at
the OUT point. This will be displayed in the “fx” dialog box.
Possible values: None, Before OUT, Centered, After OUT.
Audio Level Adjust Field to enter the default audio level value to be displayed in
the FX dialog box.
Audio Level Max Field to enter the maximum audio level adjustment value to
be displayed in the FX dialog box.
Audio X Fade Dur Field to enter the default audio fade duration to be displayed
in the “fx” dialog box, “Audio fade” tab.
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Audio X Fade Pos Option list to select the audio cross fade position.
Block Font Height Field to enter the text font size in timeline block.
Block Font Name Option list to select the text font name in timeline block.
Can Accelerate When selected: enables fast motion.
Clips Move Field to enter the number of fields to shift the selected clips,
Clips Move Sensibility Field to enter the mouse sensitivity value when selecting
Color Block Width Field to enter the size of the color area within timeline
Default Audio Trans FX Option list to define the default audio transition effect.
Default Video Trans FX Option list to define the default video transition effect.
Possible values: None, Before OUT, Centered, After OUT.
to the left or to the right, when used in combination with + or
– key.
and moving blocks inside the timeline.
blocks.
Possible values: None, Fade OUT, Fade IN, Cross Fade.
Possible values: Mix, Wipe, Border Wipe, Dip to Color.
Fast Motion Clip HR Option list to select the transcoding codec used for the
rendering of hi-res Fast Motion Clip.
Possible values: list of codecs available with the current
release package.
Fast Motion Clip LR Option list to select the transcoding codec used for the
rendering of lo-res Fast Motion Clip.
Possible values: list of codecs available with the current
release package.
Fx Tab Audio Fade When selected: enables the Audio Effect tab in the Fx
dialog.box.
FX Tab Audio Level When selected: enables the Audio Level Adjustment tab in
the FX dialog box.
FX Tab Color Ins When selected: enables the Color Clip Tool tab in the FX
dialog box.
Fx Tab Video Fade When selected: enables the video Fade tab in the FX dialog
box.
Note: this is not supported.
Guardband Frames Field to enter the minimum duration value when adjusting
clip duration using the rollers.
Graphics Insert
Field to enter the default duration for inserted graphics.
Duration
Magnet Pixels Field to enter the sensitivity value of the magnetic effect
during drag-and-drop operations on timeline clips.
Max Display DB Field to enter the maximum displayed value for audio level.
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Max Fast Motion Speed Field to enter the maximum allowed value in the Fast Motion
speed dialog box (in percent) if the "CanAccelerate"
parameter is set to 1.
Reset To Default When selected: resets the toolbar when creating a new edit
Show Audio Matrix
Buttons
Show Default Audio
Channel Buttons
When selected: displays the Audio Matrix button in the
CleanEdit interface.
When selected: displays the Default Audio Channel
buttons.
Show TC In Out When selected: displays the timecodes (IN and OUT) in the
timeline blocks.
Tag_External Graphics When selected: enables the External Graphics tab in tag
properties dialog box.
Tag_Logo Insertion When selected: enables the Logo Insertion tab in tag
properties dialog box.
Tag_Viz When selected: enables the Viz tab in tag properties dialog
box.
Tag Default Duration Field to enter the default tags duration.
Tag Label List When selected: uses label list for tags.
Otherwise, free text is used.
Tag Properties When selected: enables the Tag Properties dialog box and
the Add Tag option from contextual menu.
Use Tag Labels When selected: enables the Label field in the External
Graphics tab of the Tags dialog box.
Use Tag Templates When selected: enables the Template field in the External
Graphics tab of the Tags dialog box.
Video Auto FX When selected: enables automatic video transition effect.
Video Color Dur Field to enter the length of the clip created with the "color
insertion tool".
Video Color Ins Option list to select the color of the clip created with the
"color insertion tool".
Video Effects When selected: enables video transition effects
adjustments.
TL Buttons
Afx When selected: displays the AFX button above the
timeline.
Align Left When selected: displays the Align Left button above the
timeline.
Align Right When selected: displays the Align Right button above the
timeline.
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Blank Clear When selected: displays the Blank Clear button above the
Blank Delete When selected: displays the Blank Delete button above
Blank Fill When selected: displays the Blank Fill button above the
Clip Selector When selected: displays the Select All button (after/before
Color Insert When selected: displays the Color Insert button above the
Cue When selected: displays the Cue Tool button above the
Cut Copy Paste When selected: displays the Cut, Copy and Paste buttons
Extend When selected: displays the Extend button above the
timeline.
the timeline.
timeline.
nowline) above the timeline.
timeline.
timeline.
above the timeline.
timeline.
Extend Slow When selected: displays the Extend Slow button above the
timeline.
Extend Still When selected: displays the Extend Still button above the
timeline.
Fx When selected: displays the FX button used to call the FX
the dialog box above timeline.
In Out Delete When selected: displays the In Out Delete button above
the timeline.
Invert When selected: displays the A/B button above the timeline.
Mark Clip When selected: displays the Mark Clip button above the
timeline.
Mark IN When selected: displays the Mark In button above the
timeline.
Mark OUT When selected: displays the Mark Out button above the
timeline.
Mark Reset When selected: displays the Mark Reset button above the
timeline.
Move Frame When selected: enables the Move Frame edit zone.
Overwrite When selected: displays the Insert/Overwrite button above
the timeline.
Rendering When selected: displays the Rendering button above the
timeline.
Split When selected: displays the Clip Split button above the
timeline.
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Undo Redo When selected: displays the Undo and Redo buttons
above the timeline.
Vfx When selected: displays the VFX button above the timeline.
TL Colors
Audio Block Audio block color
Audio Block With FX Color for audio block with FX
Audio Hatching Audio block hatching color
Audio Text Audio block text color
Audio Trace Color Audio level color
Drag Audio Trace Color for the audio level when adjusting
Drag Video Trace Color for the video transition duration when adjusting
Mark IN Mark IN line color
Mark OUT Mark OUT line color
NowLine Nowline color
Rendered Video Block Rendered video block color
Selected Blocks Selected timeline blocks color
Sync Block Color for audio block which has been moved out of sync
with its associated video.
Video Block Video block color
Video Block With FX Color for video block with FX
Video Hatching Video block hatching color
Video Text Video block text color
VO Text VO block text color
VO With Attenuation Color for VO block with attenuation
VO Without Attenuation Color for VO block without attenuation
Voiceover
Attenuation Auto When selected: enables the voice over auto-dim mode
(automatic attenuation of all the audio channels from the
same output than the voice over for the voice over duration).
Attenuation DB Field to enter the value (DB) for automatic audio level
attenuation of audio channels for the voice over duration.
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Attenuation Fade Field to enter the fade length, in fields, to reach the audio
Attenuation Pos Option list to select the Attenuation Fade position.
level set with the Attenuation DB parameter.
The recommended value for voice over with an external
mixer is 2 fields.
Possible values are: None, before cut, centered, after cut.
Latency Delay Offset
(msec)
PreRoll Field to enter the Preroll time, in fields, used to play voice
Text Mask Field to enter the voice over default base name.
Field to enter a value for audio signal latency (delay) when
using an external audio capture device.
over.
9.2.6. List of Parameters for Xedio Ingest
The Xedio Ingest profile gives access to the following lists of parameters (tabs).
General
Default Media Class Option list to select the Media class to be used by default
during ingest.
Possible values: Media classes defined under Media >
Class Manager.
Crash published Option list to define whether a crash record will
automatically be published.
Possible values: Not Published, Published, Previous State.
Show VTR When selected, shows the VTR parameters.
Scheduler
Scheduler published Option list to define the publish state of the ingest from the
Scheduler in Xedio Ingest.
Possible values: Not Published, Published, Previous State.
VTR
VTR published Option list to define the default value of the Publish box
when creating a record from VTR.
Possible values: Not Published, Published, Previous State.
9.2.7. List of Parameters for Xedio Playout Organizer
The Playout Organizer profile gives access to the following lists of parameters (tabs).
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Max Date Interval Field to define the maximum date interval, in days, which
can be used when a search filter is applied on a date
parameter (0 = no limit).
Max Result Set Size Field to define the maximum number of items which will be
displayed in the result list after a search filter has been
applied (0 = no limit).
Playout Organizer
Automatic restore
priority
Enable Play Pause When selected: the Play button switches to the Pause
Force Approval When selected: forces DB objects to be approved before
Hide Start on time When selected: hides the Start on-time button.
When adding an ARCHIDEL clip to a playlist, an automatic
restore is launched if the broadcast date and time is
foreseen within 24 hours.
This parameter sets the priority of the restore.
Possible values: from 0 to 100, with 0 = disabled, 1 = lowest
priority and 100 = highest priority.
button as soon as the Play button is clicked from Xedio
Playout Organizer.
When cleared: the Play button becomes unavailable as
soon as it is clicked from Xedio Playout Organizer. It does
not switch to the Pause button. Only the Stop button is
available.
their insertion into a playlist.
9.2.8. List of Parameters for Xedio Browse and Xedio Browse (VC)
The Xedio Browse profile gives access to the following lists of parameters.
General
Lock Published When selected: items are locked as soon as they have
been published.
Lock Treated When selected: items are locked as soon as they have
been treated.
Test Overlap When selected: a check is performed to ensure that no
overlapping virtual media are created.
Text Mask Field to enter the default base name for a new virtual media.
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Max Result Set Size Field to define the maximum number of items which will be
Player
EnableDeinterlaceMenu Displays the Deinterlacer option and menu when right
Jog Range HI Field to enter the jog range in hi-res.
Jog Range LO Field to enter the jog range in lo-res.
PrevNextX Field to enter the number of fields to jump when Alt key is
Shift Speed Max Field to enter the speed rate for super fast forward and
displayed in the result list after a search filter has been
applied (0 = no limit).
clicking over the player.
This is only used in HiRes mode.
used with Prev and Next buttons.
rewind tools when used together with the Shift key.
Speed Max Field to enter the speed rate for fast forward and fast rewind
tools.
9.2.9. List of Parameters for Xedio Approval
The Xedio Approval profile gives access to the following lists of parameters.
General
Lock Validated When selected: items are locked as soon as they have
been validated.
AutomaticRestore
Restore Priority Edit
Clip
Field to enter a value corresponding to the Restore Priority
when an edit play date is modified.
Possible values: from 0 to 100, with 0 = disabled, 1 = lowest
priority and 100 = highest priority.
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Allow Change Edit
Properties
Allow Change Media
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When selected: allows the user to change edit properties in
Edit Manager.
When selected: allows the user to change media properties
in Media Manager.
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Max Result Set Size Field to define the maximum number of items which will be
displayed in the result list after a search filter has been
applied (0 = no limit).
Player
Enable Deinterlace
Menu
Jog Range HI Field to enter the jog range in hi-res.
Jog Range LO Field to enter the jog range in lo-res.
Play LoRes if HiRes is
offline
Video Output Type Option list to select the video output type.
Output Video Definition Option list to select the default video output mode for VGA
Displays the Deinterlacer option and menu when right
clicking over the player.
This is only used in HiRes mode.
Play the low resolution file if the high resolution file is not
available (e.g. archived).
Possible values: 1 = enabled, 0 = disabled.
Possible values: VGA, PCX1/PCX2, PCX3.
and PCX3.
Possible values: SD, HD1080i.
9.2.10. List of Parameters for Xedio Importer
The Xedio Importer profile gives access to the following list of parameters.
Cemediaimport
Audio Track
Assignment Dialog
Automatic Device Scan When selected: Automatically scans devices at start up.
Canon When selected: Allows import from Canon device.
Enable Merging
Durations Check
Enable No Merging
Durations Check
Kmt When selected: allows import of RTD files.
Lo Res Gen Rendering
Profile
P2 When selected: allows import of files with P2 format
PlayXTClip When selected: allows server clip to be viewed in a player.
When selected: enables the display of audio track
assignment dialog tab in the Setup window during an import.
When selected: the durations of the high resolution and low
resolution files are checked to ensure that they match, after
their import with merge.
When selected: the durations of the high resolution and low
resolution files are checked to ensure that they match, after
their import without merge.
Field to select the rendering profile used to regenrate the low
resolution file.
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