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EVS XT3 User Manual Version 11.01

OPERATING MANUAL
Version 11.01 - November 2012
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Copyright

EVS Broadcast Equipment – Copyright © 2002-2012. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is accurate, up-to-date and reliable, EVS Broadcast Equipment cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this publication.

Improvement Requests

Your comments will help us improve the quality of the user documentation. Do not hesitate to send improvement requests, or report any error or inaccuracy on this user manual by e-mail to doc@evs.tv.
Regional Contacts
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You will find the full list of addresses and phone numbers of local offices at the following page on the EVS website:
http://www.evs.tv/contacts
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The latest version of the user manual, if any, and other user manuals on EVS products can be found on the EVS download center, on the following webpage:
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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... II
WHAT’S NEW? .............................................................................................................. 1
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 2
1. INITIAL CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 3
1.1 Application Selection ................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Configuration on LSM Remote .................................................................................... 4
2. REMOTE CONTROLLER .......................................................................................... 5
2.1 General Layout ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Led Colours ................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 F-keys & Small Buttons ............................................................................................... 8
2.4 Soft Keys .................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Transport Controls ...................................................................................................... 9
2.5.1 Jog Dial ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 Lever ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Keyboard Locking ..................................................................................................... 10
2.6.1 Locking a Remote .................................................................................................................10
2.6.2 Unlocking a Remote .............................................................................................................10
3. MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................ 11
4. REMOTE PANEL OPERATIONS .............................................................................. 14
4.1 Operations ................................................................................................................ 14
4.1.1 RECORD ..............................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 MARK ...................................................................................................................................14
4.1.3 LAST CUE ............................................................................................................................14
4.1.4 PLAY .....................................................................................................................................14
4.1.5 IN ..........................................................................................................................................15
4.1.6 OUT ......................................................................................................................................15
4.1.7 JOG KNOB ...........................................................................................................................15
4.1.8 FAST JOG ............................................................................................................................16
4.1.9 LEVER ..................................................................................................................................16
4.1.10 PLST .....................................................................................................................................16
4.1.11 BROWSE ..............................................................................................................................16
4.1.12 INSERT .................................................................................................................................17
4.1.13 ENTER ..................................................................................................................................17
4.1.14 MENU ...................................................................................................................................17
4.1.15 CLEAR ..................................................................................................................................17
4.1.16 NETWORK ...........................................................................................................................17
4.1.17 GOTO TC .............................................................................................................................18
4.1.18 GOTO IN / GOTO OUT ........................................................................................................19
4.1.19 LOOP ....................................................................................................................................19
4.1.20 RETURN ...............................................................................................................................19
4.1.21 PAGE ....................................................................................................................................19
4.1.22 Rebooting the System from the LSM Remote ......................................................................20
4.2 Selection of Clip Banks and Playlists ........................................................................ 21
4.3 Clip Numbering Hierarchy ......................................................................................... 22
5. CONTROL MODE .................................................................................................. 23
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5.1 Live (E2E) Mode ....................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Search Mode ............................................................................................................ 23
5.3 Playback Mode ......................................................................................................... 23
5.4 Synchronization Mode (Switch To In) ........................................................................ 24
5.5 Definition of Controlled and Primary Channels .......................................................... 24
5.5.1 Controlled Channel ...............................................................................................................24
5.5.2 Primary Channel ...................................................................................................................25
5.6 Preference Mode (PREF) .......................................................................................... 25
5.7 Secondary Controller ................................................................................................ 25
5.7.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................25
5.7.2 Interactions between IPDP and Multicam ............................................................................26
6. PGM-PRV MODE ............................................................................................... 27
6.1 1PGM+PRV (Press A from MAIN MENU) ................................................................. 27
6.1.1 Secondary Menu ..................................................................................................................27
6.1.2 Operational Menu .................................................................................................................29
6.2 Full Control and Lever Control .................................................................................. 31
7. MULTI PGM MODE .............................................................................................. 32
7.1 1/2/3 PGM modes (press A or B from Main menu) .................................................... 32
7.1.1 Secondary Menu ..................................................................................................................32
7.1.2 Operational Menu .................................................................................................................33
8. VIDEO DELAY ...................................................................................................... 36
9. CLIP MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................. 38
9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 38
9.1.1 Clip Structure ........................................................................................................................38
9.1.2 Clip Availability on Disks .......................................................................................................39
9.2 Using the EVS Remote Panel ................................................................................... 39
9.2.1 How to Create a Clip ............................................................................................................39
9.2.2 Storing a Clip ........................................................................................................................40
9.2.3 Recalling a Clip .....................................................................................................................41
9.2.4 Playing Back a Clip ...............................................................................................................42
9.2.5 Recall and Playback of Growing Clips .................................................................................42
9.2.6 Clearing Clips .......................................................................................................................43
9.2.7 Copying or Moving Clips .......................................................................................................44
9.2.8 Secondary Menu in Clip Mode .............................................................................................46
9.2.9 How to Search for Clips by Timecode ..................................................................................50
9.2.10 How to Shorten a Clip ...........................................................................................................51
9.2.11 Restriping the Timecode of a Clip ........................................................................................52
9.3 Using the Clip screen ................................................................................................ 53
9.3.1 Clip screen – Standard View ................................................................................................53
9.3.2 The Title Bar .........................................................................................................................53
9.3.3 The Function Bar ..................................................................................................................54
9.3.4 The Clip Information Area .....................................................................................................57
9.3.5 The Clip Management Area ..................................................................................................58
9.3.6 Selecting a Clip with Tablet and Stylus ................................................................................59
9.3.7 Selecting a Clip with the Keyboard .......................................................................................59
9.3.8 How to Name a Clip ..............................................................................................................60
9.3.9 How to Change the Primary Camera of a Clip .....................................................................60
9.3.10 Recalling a Clip .....................................................................................................................61
9.3.11 How to Cancel a Network Copy on the VGA ........................................................................61
9.3.12 How to Restripe the Timecode of the Current Clip ...............................................................62
9.3.13 Moving and Copying Clips ....................................................................................................63
9.3.14 Clip Screen - Extended View ................................................................................................65
9.4 Using the VDR Panel ................................................................................................ 66
9.4.1 VDR Panel - Lower Section ..................................................................................................66
9.4.2 VDR Panel - Upper Section ..................................................................................................66
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9.4.3 VDR Panel - Player Window .................................................................................................67
9.4.4 VDR Panel - Recorder WINDOW .........................................................................................70
10. KEYWORD MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................... 72
10.1 Creating and Selecting the Keyword File ................................................................... 72
10.1.1 Creating the Keyword File from a PC ...................................................................................73
10.1.2 Selecting the Current Keyword File ......................................................................................74
10.1.3 Editing the Keyword File from the Multicam Application ......................................................75
10.2 Assigning Keywords using the VGA Screen .............................................................. 76
10.2.1 Keyword Windows ................................................................................................................76
10.2.2 How to Assign a Keyword to a Clip ......................................................................................77
10.2.3 How to Clear a Keyword with the Keyboard .........................................................................77
10.2.4 How to Clear a Keyword with the Stylus ..............................................................................77
10.2.5 How to Edit the Ranking of the Current Clip with the Keyboard ...........................................77
10.2.6 How to Edit the Ranking of the Current Clip with the Stylus ................................................77
10.2.7 How to Clear All Keywords and the Ranking of a Clip .........................................................78
10.2.8 How to Name a Clip Using the Keywords: ...........................................................................78
10.3 Searching the Database Using the VGA Screen ....................................................... 78
10.3.1 Search Window ....................................................................................................................78
10.3.2 Search Criteria and Search Options .....................................................................................79
10.3.3 Clearing Keywords in the Search Criteria ............................................................................81
10.3.4 Search Results .....................................................................................................................82
10.4 Assigning Keywords Using the Remote Panel........................................................... 84
10.4.1 Keyword Settings ..................................................................................................................84
10.4.2 Assigning Keywords in List Mode .........................................................................................84
10.4.3 Assigning Keywords in Numeric Mode .................................................................................86
10.5 Searching the Database Using the Remote Panel .................................................... 86
11. PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................... 89
11.1 General Information .................................................................................................. 89
11.2 Playlist Modes on the Remote Panel ......................................................................... 90
11.2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................90
11.2.2 Accessing the Playlist Edit Mode..........................................................................................90
11.2.3 Accessing the Playlist Playout Mode ....................................................................................91
11.3 Playlist Display on the VGA ....................................................................................... 91
11.3.1 VGA Playlist Bank Screen ....................................................................................................91
11.3.2 VGA Playlist Screen .............................................................................................................92
11.4 Selecting and Loading Playlists ................................................................................. 93
11.4.1 Setting a Current Playlist Versus Loading a Playlist ............................................................93
11.4.2 How to Set a Current Playlist ................................................................................................94
11.4.3 How to Recall and Load a Playlist ........................................................................................94
11.4.4 How to Exit the Playlist Mode ...............................................................................................94
11.5 Deleting Playlists ....................................................................................................... 95
11.5.1 How to Delete a Playlist ........................................................................................................95
11.5.2 How to Delete All Playlists of a Bank ...................................................................................95
11.6 Naming a Playlist or an Element in a Playlist ............................................................ 96
11.6.1 How to Name a Playlist from the VGA Playlist Bank Screen ...............................................96
11.6.2 How to Name the Current Playlist on the VGA Playlist Screen ............................................96
11.6.3 How to Name the Current Element in the Loaded Playlist ...................................................97
11.7 Browsing Within a Playlist ......................................................................................... 97
11.7.1 Possible Browsing Methods .................................................................................................97
11.7.2 Browsing Through a Playlist .................................................................................................97
11.7.3 Browsing Quickly Through a Playlist ....................................................................................98
11.8 Playout Functions with Playlists ................................................................................ 98
11.8.1 Rolling a Playlist ...................................................................................................................98
11.8.2 Functions Available from the VGA Playlist Screen...............................................................99
11.8.3 Functions Available on the Remote in Playlist Playout Mode ............................................100
11.9 Overview of Editing Functions in Playlist Edit Mode ................................................ 101
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11.9.1 Main Menu in Playlist Edit Mode ........................................................................................101
11.9.2 Secondary Menu in Playlist Edit Mode ...............................................................................102
11.10 Adding & Replacing Clips in a Playlist ..................................................................... 104
11.10.1 Possible Methods for Adding Clips .....................................................................................104
11.10.2 Modifying a Distant Playlist .................................................................................................104
11.10.3 How to Quickly Add Clips to the Current Playlist................................................................104
11.10.4 How to Insert Clips into a Playlist .......................................................................................105
11.10.5 How to Insert the Result of a Clip Search into a Playlist ....................................................105
11.10.6 Inserting Growing Clips into Playlists .................................................................................106
11.10.7 How to Delete Playlist Elements from a Playlist .................................................................107
11.10.8 How to Move an Element Within a Playlist .........................................................................107
11.10.9 How to Change the Camera Angle of a Playlist Element ...................................................108
11.11 Copying Playlists ..................................................................................................... 108
11.11.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................108
11.11.2 Copy Options ......................................................................................................................109
11.11.3 Possible Copy Actions ........................................................................................................109
11.11.4 How to Copy a Playlist from the Remote Panel .................................................................110
11.11.5 How to Copy a Playlist from the VGA Clip Screen .............................................................111
11.11.6 Copying Playlists with On-Air Clips ....................................................................................112
11.12 Adding Cut in Playlist Elements .............................................................................. 112
11.12.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................112
11.12.2 Adding Cut Behavior ...........................................................................................................113
11.13 Other Editing Functions for Playlists ........................................................................ 113
11.13.1 How to Trim Clips into a Playlist .........................................................................................113
11.13.2 How to Sort the Playlist Elements by TC IN .......................................................................114
11.13.3 How to Merge Playlists .......................................................................................................114
11.13.4 Consolidating a Playlist ......................................................................................................115
11.13.5 Generating a Continuous Timecode in a Playlist ...............................................................115
11.14 The Auxiliary Audio Clip .......................................................................................... 117
11.14.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................117
11.14.2 How to Add/Remove an Auxiliary Audio Clip to a Playlist ..................................................117
11.15 Transition Effects .................................................................................................... 118
11.15.1 Description ..........................................................................................................................118
11.15.2 Accessing Commands for Transition Effects ......................................................................119
11.15.3 Default Duration for Video and Audio Transition ................................................................119
11.15.4 Overview of Transitions Effect Types .................................................................................119
11.15.5 How to Define a Transition Effect .......................................................................................121
11.16 Split Audio ............................................................................................................... 121
11.16.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................121
11.16.2 Menus in Split Audio Mode .................................................................................................122
11.16.3 OSD Display in Advanced Audio Editing ............................................................................123
11.16.4 Default Duration for the Audio and Video Transitions ........................................................123
11.16.5 Associations of Audio and Video Transition Types ............................................................124
11.16.6 Default Mode for Extending a Transition ............................................................................125
11.16.7 Changing the Audio or Video Effect Duration .....................................................................127
11.16.8 Performing A ‘V Base’ Edit .................................................................................................128
11.16.9 Performing an ‘A Base’ Edit ................................................................................................130
11.16.10 How to Insert a Clip into a Playlist with Split Audio .......................................................132
11.17 Swap Audio Tracks ................................................................................................. 133
11.17.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................133
11.17.2 How to Enable the Audio Swap Mode ................................................................................133
11.17.3 How to Perform a Swap Audio Track in Auto Mode ...........................................................133
11.17.4 How to Perform a Swap Audio Track in Manual Mode ......................................................136
11.17.5 Deleting Swap Points .........................................................................................................137
11.17.6 Navigating Among Swap Points .........................................................................................137
11.18 Replace Function .................................................................................................... 137
11.18.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................137
11.18.2 Entering the Replace Function ...........................................................................................137
11.18.3 Replace Edit and Replace Playback Modes ......................................................................138
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11.18.4 Replace with IN/OUT Points or with IN Point Only .............................................................138
11.18.5 How to Perform a Replace .................................................................................................139
11.18.6 Loop Mode in the Replace Function ...................................................................................140
12. TIMELINE MANAGEMENT .................................................................................... 141
12.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 141
12.1.1 Timeline Creation ...............................................................................................................141
12.1.2 Timeline Editing ..................................................................................................................141
12.1.3 Timeline Playout .................................................................................................................142
12.1.4 Principles for Accessing Timelines .....................................................................................142
12.2 Creating Timelines .................................................................................................. 143
12.2.1 How to Create a Timeline from a playlist from the Remote Panel .....................................143
12.2.2 How to Create a Timeline from a playlist from the VGA .....................................................143
12.3 Copying Timelines .................................................................................................. 144
12.3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................144
12.4 Timeline Edit Mode ................................................................................................. 144
12.4.1 Accessing the Timeline Edit Mode .....................................................................................144
12.4.2 Controlling the Recorder .....................................................................................................145
12.4.3 OSD Display .......................................................................................................................145
12.4.4 LCD Information .................................................................................................................145
12.5 Timeline Playout Mode ............................................................................................ 146
12.5.1 Accessing the Timeline Playout Mode ...............................................................................146
12.5.2 OSD Display .......................................................................................................................146
12.5.3 LCD Display ........................................................................................................................146
12.6 Editing Operations .................................................................................................. 147
12.6.1 Extend Overwrite ................................................................................................................147
12.6.2 Insert Overwrite ..................................................................................................................149
12.6.3 How to Add a Clip to a Timeline .........................................................................................150
13. OPERATING ON XNET NETWORK ........................................................................ 151
13.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 151
13.2 Disconnecting from XNet ........................................................................................ 151
13.3 Selecting a Server on XNet ..................................................................................... 151
13.4 Operations .............................................................................................................. 153
13.4.1 How to Recall/Play Back a Remote Clip ............................................................................153
13.4.2 How to Name a Remote Clip ..............................................................................................154
13.4.3 How to Modify IN/OUT Points of a Remote Clip .................................................................154
13.4.4 How to Insert Remote Clips into a Playlist .........................................................................155
13.4.5 How to Roll a Playlist with Remote Clips ............................................................................155
13.4.6 How to Create Local Clips with Remote Record Trains .....................................................156
13.5 Working with Mapped Network Cameras ................................................................ 156
14. PAINT MODE ..................................................................................................... 158
14.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 158
14.2 Paint Mode Monitor Display .................................................................................... 159
14.3 Function Description ............................................................................................... 160
15. TARGET MODE .................................................................................................. 163
15.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 163
15.2 Creating a Target Track .......................................................................................... 164
15.2.1 Selecting the Type of Tracking Object ...............................................................................164
15.2.2 Selecting Other Parameters of the Tracking Object ...........................................................164
15.2.3 How to Highlight Video Material .........................................................................................165
15.2.4 Rules When Using Keyframes ............................................................................................165
15.3 Target Mode Monitor Display .................................................................................. 166
16. OFFSIDE LINE MODE .......................................................................................... 169
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16.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 169
16.1.1 Definition and License Code ...............................................................................................169
16.1.2 Activating the Offside Line Mode ........................................................................................169
16.1.3 Accessing the Offside Line Mode .......................................................................................169
16.1.4 Overview on the Offside Line Commands ..........................................................................170
16.2 How to Mark an Offside Line ................................................................................... 171
16.3 How to Edit an Offside Line ..................................................................................... 172
16.4 How to Play the Offside Sequence .......................................................................... 172
16.5 Cue Points Related to Offside Sequence ................................................................ 173
17. SPLIT SCREEN MODE ........................................................................................ 174
17.1.1 Vertical Split ........................................................................................................................174
17.1.2 Horizontal Split....................................................................................................................176
17.1.3 Split MIX .............................................................................................................................177
17.1.4 Auto-tracking mode ............................................................................................................177
18. HYPERMOTION MODE......................................................................................... 178
18.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 178
18.1.1 Definition .............................................................................................................................178
18.1.2 Camera Differences ............................................................................................................178
18.1.3 License Code ......................................................................................................................178
18.1.4 Activating the Hypermotion Mode.......................................................................................178
18.2 Menus ..................................................................................................................... 179
18.2.1 Accessing and Leaving the Hypermotion Mode .................................................................179
18.2.2 Hypermotion Main Menu ....................................................................................................179
18.2.3 Hypermotion Secondary Menu ...........................................................................................180
18.3 Controlling the Hypermotion Camera from the Remote ........................................... 181
18.3.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................181
18.3.2 The Remote Keys ...............................................................................................................181
18.3.3 Creating a Clip from a Hypermotion Camera .....................................................................183
18.3.4 Managing Cue Points .........................................................................................................184
18.4 Managing the Memory Blocks ................................................................................. 184
18.4.1 Defining the Number of Memory Blocks .............................................................................184
18.4.2 Color Code for Memory Block Status .................................................................................184
18.4.3 Working with Single-Block Memory ....................................................................................186
18.4.4 Working with Multiple-Block Memory .................................................................................186
18.5 Specific Camera Features ....................................................................................... 188
18.5.1 NAC Camera Hi-Motion I ....................................................................................................188
18.5.2 NAC Camera Hi-Motion II ...................................................................................................190
18.5.3 Photron Camera .................................................................................................................191
18.5.4 Vision Research Camera ....................................................................................................192
18.5.5 For-A VFC-7000 Camera ...................................................................................................193
19. SONY, XTENDD35, ODETICS & VDCP PROTOCOLS ............................................ 195
19.1 Protocol Overview ................................................................................................... 195
GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................ 197
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What’s New?

The changes linked to new features on Multicam version 11.01 are listed in the table below, and are identified in the user manual by the ‘New’ logo in the margin:
Updates for Multicam - Version 11.01
Section 2.6 This section decribes the new “keyboard locking” feature for
Section 18.5 The Hypermotion chapter includes new supported Hypermotion
the remote controller.
cameras (NAC Camera Hi-Motion II and For-A VFC-7000 Camera).
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Overview

The aim of this manual is to familiarize the operator with the Multicam software for EVS High Definition and Standard Definition servers, and its Remote Panel, so as to learn as quickly and efficiently as possible the basic operations.
The CLIP & PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT functions allow the operator to keep up to 5400 clips on a server and of course to replay all or some of them. A playlist consists of a list of clips (90 playlists can be defined) with video and audio transitions.
The XNet option networks XNet servers and other machines into a fully integrated production environment. Any clip recorded by any server on the network is available instantly for editing and/or play-out to any other operator.
The SPLITSCREEN (horizontal, vertical or mix) option displays simultaneously two synchronized actions side by side on the main program output.
The PAINT option (Telestrator) draws and applies keying on the recorded pictures. Sport actions can be analyzed using different coloured circles, arrows and lines.
The TARGET TRACK option follows a target with a highlighted circle, box or ellipse, and can zoom in the selected portion of the recorded pictures.
The OFFSIDE LINE option allows you to draw the offside line or area on the screen by shading a portion of the pitch.
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1. Initial Configuration

1.1 Application Selection

The Multicam Setup and Configuration modules are used for configuration and maintenance operations. They are also used to select which application configuration to run, since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various configurations. In the associated Multicam Setup and Configuration windows, you can also specify the channel configuration you want to use and several audio and video parameters.
When turning on the EVS mainframe, the first step is the PC boot sequence, then the Multicam Setup window is displayed:
• If a default application has been previously selected, this application will start
automatically after a few seconds if no key is hit.
• If a default application hasn't been defined or if the space bar is hit, the system will
remain in the Multicam Setup window and wait for the operator's next command.
You will find complete information about the Multicam Setup and Configuration windows in the EVS Server Configuration manuals.
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1.2 Configuration on LSM Remote

Before you start using the Multicam application in Multicam LSM mode, you need to ensure that the parameters are properly defined in the Setup menu of the Remote Panel, and in the Setup Configuration module of the Multicam application. The new parameters are saved as soon as they are modified.
Important
Prior to using Multicam, the operator should enter the Setup menu and set all necessary parameters. If clips are stored with certain parameters and the operator wishes to change them afterwards, those clips and playlists will not change. It is thus important to set these parameters first.
The Multicam Configuration manual includes a detailed description of all settings which can be defined on the Remote Panel.
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2. Remote Controller

2.1 General Layout

The following diagram shows the Remote Panel along with a brief description of each area.
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With LCD display, allows the operator to enter the
management to insert clips into a
PGM mode, pressing this button toggles
the one loaded on PGM2 and
Note
The operational buttons have primary and seconday functions and are divided into upper and lower sections. By pressing the SHIFT button, you gain access to the secondary functions.
1. F-keys & small buttons Multi-purpose keys
2. Soft keys Multicam MENU system
3. Lever Initiates slow motion and playlist replay
4. Jog dial Used to accurately cue disk recorder
5. Operational block 1
PLST Initiates active playlist
LOOP Records the main output (PGM1) to the first input (CAM
A) of Multicam.
BROWSE Used to browse through clips, playlists, cue points
INSERT Used in playlist
playlist
IN Sets Mark IN at the current position
GOTO IN Goes to the defined Mark IN
OUT Sets Mark OUT at the current position
GOTO OUT Goes to the defined Mark OUT
TAKE In PGM+PRV mode, pressing this button swaps
cameras on PGM and PRV monitors
In Multi­between CAM selection and PGM selection modes.
In 2 PGM mode, when both PGMs are selected on the Remote Panel, pressing this button swaps the content loaded on PGM1 with vice-versa.
In Playlist Edit mode, pressing this button inserts the clip loaded on the PRV channel into current playlist.
LEVER Changes the lever range to secondary mode (see setup
menu for range selection)
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PLAY Initiates playback
NETWORK Enters the XNet menu. (connects to other servers on
LAST CUE Re-cues EVS server to previous cue point
GOTO TC Allows timecode entry, with «F» keys
FAST JOG Used with jog dial for rapid, manual re-cue. This mode
MARK Used to enter re-usable cue points (256 cycling cues).
RECORD Initiates “E2E” mode
RETURN Inside a clip, allows the operator to return to the same
the network)
is automatically reset after PLAY/LIVE commands.
picture inside the record train, if it still exists.
PRV CTL Enables/disables the Preview Control mode.
PAGE Selects current clip page, from 1 to 10.
7. LCD Display Provides current status of system

2.2 Led Colours

A selected key lights red.
When a key lights green, it means a value in relation with this key exists.
For example: F1 to F0 keys
• Green light means a clip has been stored in relation with the key.
• Green flashing light means a clip is being created.
• Red light means the clip associated to the key is playing or is ready to play.
• Red flashing light means a clip is being deleted (in network mode).
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2.3 F-keys & Small Buttons

Provides access to the Secondary Menu. Also used as CANCEL in some messages when confirmation is required.
Note: SHIFT+MENU returns to Main menu
Enables use of the secondary key functions.
Note: This key remains active even if released, until another key has been hit.
Stores or recalls clips, recalls playlists and enters timecode information.
Is a multi-purpose key used to clear clips or playlists, and to clear IN/OUT points.
Is used to append clips at the end of the current playlist, and to validate other options and messages.

2.4 Soft Keys

The soft keys have primary and secondary functions and are divided into upper and lower sections.
The LCD display is divided into two menus.
• To access the secondary functions in the operational menu (A’ to D’), press the
SHIFT button.
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• To access the secondary menu, press MENU from the remote controller. The
secondary menu is used to define settings that do not require regular changes, without having to return to the Setup menu.
• To return to the operational menu, press the MENU key again.
• To return to the Main menu in Multicam, press SHIFT+MENU.

2.5 Transport Controls

2.5.1 Jog Dial

The jog dial allows the operator to pass into Search mode and thus to choose exactly the Short OUT or Short IN image. Move the jog dial clockwise to search forward and move it counter-clockwise to search backwards. One revolution of the jog dial will produce a jump of approximately 35 frames. This number can be multiplied by enabling the Fast mode. The multiplication factor is defined in the Setup menu.
Note
The jog dial is also used to do the following:
• set parameters in the Setup menu. Refer to the ‘Setup Menu’ section for
• browse inside the clips database, the cue points or the current playlist. Refer
The jog dial is active at all times when the system is in Play & Record modes.

2.5.2 Lever

The lever is used to start a play or to modify slow motion speed. Its run can be of two different types depending on the lever mode. In this mode, the lever run goes from 0 up to 100%.
Different ranges are available to play material from –400% to 400% using the Second lever range parameter in the Operational Setup menu (p.9.1 F5).
To access this second speed range, press SHIFT+LEVER from the remote controller.
more information.
to the explanation of the BROWSE function for more details.
Note
When SD SUPER MOTION material is loaded on the primary channel, the lever range has a larger, flat step at 33%.
With HD SUPER MOTION, the step is at 33% or 50% depending on the camera.
The lever is also used to adjust speed, effects type and duration in Playlist Edit mode.
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2.6 Keyboard Locking

You can lock a remote keyboard at any time to protect it against accidental changes, for example to prevent interruption of a play operation on an unattended device. Only the locked device is affected, other remotes will stay fully operational.

2.6.1 Locking a Remote

To lock a remote, press the CLEAR key. Then, within 2 seconds, press the MENU key on the keyboard.
The following confirmation message is displayed:
Do you really want to lock this remote?
[Menu] : Cancel [Enter]: Confirm
Press the Enter key to confirm the locking of the remote.
When a remote is locked:
o The CLEAR and MENU keys, used for unlocking, are flashing green.
o All other keys are continuously lighting red.
o The jog brake is activated.
o All keys, the lever and the jog beep if pressed or operated, except the CLEAR
and MENU keys, used for unlocking.
In addition, the following message is displayed in the middle of the current screen:
Msg: Clear+Menu to unlock the remote

2.6.2 Unlocking a Remote

To unlock the remote, press again the CLEAR key then, within 2 seconds, the MENU key. The remote goes back to its operating mode.
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3. Main Menu

Introduction

After the boot sequence of the Multicam system, the LCD screen of the Remote Control panel will display the Main menu:
F1: 1 Remote F6: Exit
F2: 2 Remotes F7: Clear all clips F3: 3 Remotes F8: Stop Record F4: 4 Remotes F9: Fill Playlist F5: Char. On/Off F0: Save Clips+Plist
The Main menu has special function key operations as shown above, as well as the “soft” keys options to enter 1PGM, 1PGM+PRV, 2PGM, or 3PGM modes (if available) and to enter the Setup menu to configure your remote controller or to add special functions to your application.
Note
If 2 channels are available for the 1 channels are available, the B key will display 3 PGM.

How to Return to the Main Menu

From any section of the application, except Playlist mode, press SHIFT+MENU on the first Remote Control panel to return to the main menu.
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Function Keys in the Main Menu

Select the corresponding Function key (F_ key), and then press ENTER to validate the selection.
Function Key Use
F1 to F4 If desired, the Multicam system can be run using 1, 2, 3 or 4 EVS
available in the current configuration, 1-, 2-, 3- or 4- Remote modes will be available from the main menu.
F1: 1 Remote One Remote Panel is used in the configuration
F2: 2 Remotes Two Remote Panels are used in the configuration.
If 4 play channels are available, when selecting the 2 Remotes mode, the operator can choose between two configurations:
• 2 play channels for each remote:
In this configuration, each Remote Panel can select PGM+PRV or 2PGM mode. Each Remote Panel can manage video transitions (cut, mix, wipe) in PGM+PRV and playlist modes.
• 3 play channels for the 1
second remote.
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In this configuration, the 1st 3PGM mode and can manage video transitions. The 2nd remote is forced to 1PGM mode and can only handle cut transitions.
F3: 3 Remotes Three Remote Panels are used in the configuration.
F4: 4 Remotes Four Remote Panels are used in the configuration.
F5: Char. On/Off Enables or disables the on-screen display (Timecode, Clip ID…) on
the output monitors.
F6: Exit Exits the Multicam software and returns to the EVS Menu.
F7: Clear all clips Clears all clips. All clips will be lost. A confirmation of this command
is required.
For more information to this action, refer to the section 9.2.6 ‘Clearing Clips’, on page 43.
Note: This command is not similar to the Clear Video Disks from the Maintenance menu. If you wish to refresh completely the server, i.e. to clear all clips including the protected ones, you need to use Clear Video Disks rather than Clear all clips.
F8: Stop Record
Stops the record. The REC key will go off and the F8 function key is now used to restart the record.
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Function Key Use
F9: Fill Playlist «Dump» feature which allows all clips to be «dumped» at the end of
the current playlist. This allows the operator to save all material to tape, as a backup feature after a show is complete. You can select in the Setup menu which camera angles have to be included in the Fill Playlist function.
If your clips are currently connected to another server on the network, the clips from that server will be added to your current playlist.
Make sure that the playlist you have selected is an empty one. This function will append the clips at the end of an existing playlist.
F0: Technical
Gives access to the technical setup menu.
setup
Important
In order to guarantee the validity of data and clips previously saved, it is advised to properly exit the application by pressing ALT+Q and ENTER keyboard, or F6 and then ENTER from the Remote Panel. DO NOT TURN OFF
THE SYSTEM WHILE THE APPLICATION IS RUNNING.
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4. Remote Panel Operations

4.1 Operations

4.1.1 RECORD

This key lights red when the system is recording. Pressing this key brings the system in E/E (“live”) mode, and starts the record if necessary (depending on the settings of the Setup menu). The E/E mode is actually playing pictures already recorded by the system, and has a delay of 3 frames compared to the live source, on all audio and video tracks.

4.1.2 MARK

This function marks up to 256 cues that can be marked while recording or playing. The cues are marked on the LIVE or PLAYBACK program depending on the value set in the Setup menu. When the operator has marked 256 cues, the next one will overwrite the oldest one.

4.1.3 LAST CUE

This function re-cues the EVS server to previous cue point relative to the current timecode position. Each time the Last Cue button is pressed, the EVS server re-cues to the previous cue, etc. When recalling a cue point, the cue number appears in the upper left corner of the OSD if this option is enabled with the Cue number on OSD parameter in the Operational Setup menu (p.1.1 F1)

4.1.4 PLAY

This function initiates a forward motion. It can also be used to start playback of playlists and clips (refer to PLST command).
When PgmSpd/Var Max is OFF, the default playback speed when pressing the PLAY key is 100% for standard pictures, 33% for Super Motion pictures with a Triple Speed camera (SD), and 50% for Super Motion pictures with a Double Speed camera (HD),.
When PgmSpd/Var Max is ON, the value defined in the Operational Setup menu for the PGM Speed/Var max parameter (p.9.1 F3) is used.
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4.1.5 IN

This function defines the IN point of a clip. The key will light differently depending on the following situations:
Green key The key lights green if an IN point exists but is not the image you see.
Red key The key lights red if the on-air image is at this IN point. This point can
be entered while recording.
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4.1.6 OUT

This function defines the OUT point of a clip. This operates similarly to the IN button.
Modification of Clip IN / OUT Points
Select the clip that you wish to modify, use the jog dial to position the material at the new IN or OUT point, and re-mark the IN or OUT point(s) as required.
In Split Audio mode, this key can be flashing green or flashing red. Refer to the section 11.16 ‘Split Audio’, on page 121 for more details.
During a Replace operation on a playlist, this key will flash red if trying to insert an IN marker on a transition, as this is not allowed.
During an Extend operation on a timeline, this key will flash red until you jog. At that time, it will flash green until the operation is confirmed using the CAM D key.
Important
When IN/OUT points are set and a clip is saved, the system automatically write­protects a user definable length of material before and after the IN/OUT points respectively. These are referred to as the guardbands. Their duration can be set with the Default clip duration parameter in the Operational Setup menu (p.2.2 F2) as required.

4.1.7 JOG KNOB

This function is used to accurately cue material.
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4.1.8 FAST JOG

When selected, this option enables fast picture search: the actual speed of this fast jog is adjustable in the Setup menu. Starting a play or returning to E2E mode resets the Fast Jog mode.
Important
The jog dial is active at all times when the system is in play & record. The brake is automatically turned on when starting a playback with the PLAY key or with the lever, or when returning to E2E mode with the RECORD button.

4.1.9 LEVER

This function is used to perform slow motion from 0 to 100% and to playback material from 100 to + 100% or from 200 to + 200% when Secondary Lever range is selected. The lever has a continuous, linear range, except when Super Motion material is loaded on the primary channel. In this case, there is a “flat step” at 33% (SD Super Motion) or 50% (HD Super Motion) to help the operator locating easily the ideal playback speed.
Important
When playing Super Motion material in slow motion, to obtain the smoothest replay, it is important that the replay speed is exactly the ideal slow motion speed, i.e. 33% for SD Super Motion or 50% for HD Super Motion. If the replay speed is slightly off these ideal values, movements might appear staggered. These ideal speeds can also be called directly by pressing the PLAY button when the current element is Super Motion. The PGM speed and Var Max modes can also be used to facilitate this. See Chapter 6 ‘PGM-PRV Mode’ on page 27 for a description on these modes.

4.1.10 PLST

This function is not active if the current playlist is empty. If the current playlist is not empty, pressing PLST once enters the Playlist Edit mode.
• Pressing PLST from the Playlist Edit mode enters the Playlist Playout mode.
• Pressing PLST from the Playlist Playout mode re-cues the playlist to its beginning.
• Pressing 3 times PLST will always cue up the playlist ready to roll.
To play back a playlist that has been cued, press the PLAY button and it will roll at the preset speeds.

4.1.11 BROWSE

When a clip is loaded on the primary channel, pressing the BROWSE key allows the operator to browse inside all local clips of the database by turning the jog dial.
When a cue point exists for the current picture on the primary channel (the CUE button lights red), pressing the BROWSE key allows the operator to browse through all existing
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To clear one CUE point, recall the desired cue point and press
To clear all cues: when current picture is not a CUE point, press
cue points by turning the jog dial.
When the current picture on the primary channel is neither a clip nor a cue point, or if the operator is in Playlist mode, pressing the BROWSE key allows him to browse inside the clips of the current playlist by turning the jog dial.

4.1.12 INSERT

This function inserts a clip before or after (depending on the Setup menu) the current position inside the playlist.

4.1.13 ENTER

This function appends clip(s) at the end of the current playlist. This is also used to confirm saving of clips, and validate various options and messages.

4.1.14 MENU

This function allows the operator to gain access to the secondary menu.
SHIFT+MENU on the Remote gains access to the main menu.
Also used as an ESCAPE key to cancel some options and messages.

4.1.15 CLEAR

This function clears the IN / OUT/ playlist / CLIPS / CUE points.
Note
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CLEAR+MARK key.
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CLEAR+MARK key. A message appears to confirm the command.

4.1.16 NETWORK

This function gives access to the clips and/or records trains of other machines on the network. After the selection of the machine, the way of selecting clips and camera angles is similar to clips selection on the local LSM system. Refer to the Chapter 13 ‘Operating on XNet Network’, on page 151 for more details.
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4.1.17 GOTO TC

To jump to a given timecode of the loaded train or clip, you can use the Goto TC option on the Remote Panel.
To go to a given timecode, proceed as follows:
1. Press SHIFT+GOTO TC key on the Remote.
The GOTO TC window is displayed on the Remote Panel :
Go to TC xx:xx:xx:xx
[Menu] : Cancel [Enter] : Go to TC
2. To specify a date from which the search should be executed, press SHIFT+C, enter
the date in the format dd/mm/yy, using the F1 to F10 keys, and press ENTER on the Remote.
3. To specify a date up to which the search should be executed, press SHIFT+D and
enter the date in the format dd/mm/yy using the F1 to F10 keys and press ENTER on the Remote.
4. To specify whether to go to a LTC, USER timecode or any of both (LTC/USER),
press C until the requested timecode type is displayed.
5. Enter the requested timecode using the function keys F1 to F10.
Eight digits: hh:mm:ss;ff (f=frame) are displayed on the LCD screen of the Remote.
• If you enter all 8 digits, Multicam will automatically go to the required timecode.
• If you enter less than 8 digits (when the last digits are zeros), press ENTER on
the Remote to validate the entry and reach the requested timecode.
Once you have entered the Goto TC, you can observe it has been correctly entered on the display of the Remote LCD screen and on the output monitor. This Timecode display appears in the centre of the LCD display, just above the menu options.
6. Press ENTER on the Remote.
If the timecode is from the LTC table, it will be displayed in white on the output monitor.
If the timecode is from the USER TC table, it will be displayed in yellow on the output monitor.
If nothing happens after confirming the TC entry with ENTER, this means that the field corresponding to the selected Timecode does not exist on the disk any longer.
To exit the GOTO TC function at any time, press the MENU key.
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4.1.18 GOTO IN / GOTO OUT

When you are in CLIP mode, this key combination enables the operator to go to IN / OUT points of clips, instantly.

4.1.19 LOOP

It enables the internal Loop mode. The button will flash red in this mode and “LOOP” will appear on the OSD of the output monitors. When the user selects the Loop mode, the loop has to be cabled from the HD/SD “clean” output of PGM1 to the Loop In connector.
The loop is performed on the audio and video components of the PGM1 output, or on the video only, depending on the Internal Loop parameter of the Operational Setup menu, (p.9.2 F6). In audio embedded, the audio is also looped, whatever the value defined for the Internal Loop parameter.
To leave the loop mode, you need to press SHIFT+LOOP again.
Note
By default, users have to connect the clean SDI output to the Loop In connector given that the OSD of the output monitors are not disabled. If users want to use the output monitor with char application with the following parameter : /LOOP_SDI_MON.
This is very useful to “consolidate” effects and edits, or adding live sound or music or voice to previously recorded material when only the video is looped back into the server.
Note
When playing back at 200% in loop mode, then replaying the looped sequence at 50%, you can obtain a “film effect”.

4.1.20 RETURN

Inside a clip, press the RETURN key to remain on the same picture, but inside the record train instead of the clip (if that picture still exists in the record train). This is useful when a clip is too tight and you want to use material beyond the current IN or OUT point.

4.1.21 PAGE

Use this key to select a new clips page. After pressing the SHIFT+PAGE key, you must press a F_ key to select the corresponding page (1 to 10).
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4.1.22 Rebooting the System from the LSM
Remote
«Hard Reboot»
In the event that the system needs to be rebooted, the process can be accomplished from the Remote Panel. Keep in mind that doing this while Multicam is running will of course force the Multicam application to close abruptly, and up to 1 minute of the material being recorded and not clipped could be lost.
To reboot, press the following key sequence,
Between step 3 and step 4, the RECORD button will flash GREEN and the PAGE button will flash RED. Hitting the PAGE button will reboot the system. Hitting the RECORD button will return to normal operation.
«Soft Reboot» from the keyboard
It is also possible to run a «soft reboot» which will exit the software and return the user to the EVS Menu. Here, the software can be selected and entered again without having to reboot the entire system. When running the following procedure, the system will automatically save all recorded material (record trains, clips, playlists) upon exit.
Hit ALT+Q on the keyboard or press F6 from the main Menu, and confirm with ENTER or cancel with ESC. You will exit the Multicam software and go back to the EVS Menu.
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