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EVS XT3 User Manual Version 11.01

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OPERATING MANUAL
Version 11.01 - November 2012
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Copyright

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

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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.

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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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6. Operational Block 2
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.
st
Remote, the B key will display 2 PGM. If 3
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Remote Panels. Depending on the number of play channels
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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.
Flashing
key

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.
•
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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4.2 Selection of Clip Banks and Playlists

SHIFT+F1 - F9 = CLIPS BANK
This allows access to clip banks 1 through 9 within the clip page (1 to 10).
SHIFT+F1 = BANK 1
SHIFT+F2 = BANK 2, etc. (up to bank 9)
Once in the bank, selection of the F1 – F10 keys will call up the respective clips. If Recall Clip Toggle is enabled in the Setup menu, pressing several times on the same F_ key will call successively all camera angles of that clip.
The clip numbering system is as follows:
Example: Clip 547 where
• “5” refers to the clip page number (1 to 10).
• “4” refers to the clip bank (1 to 9)
• “7” refers to the clip number (1 to 10) inside the bank
Note
To identify remote clips when using the XNet SDTI network, the number of the clip is followed by the number of the machine on the network. i.e. Clip 547B/04
SHIFT+F10 = playlist BANK
This combination of keys gives access to the playlists’ banks. There are 10 playlists within each clip page. Selecting F1-F10 at this point calls up the corresponding playlist.
Example: Playlist 51 where
• “5” refers to the clip page
• “1” refers to the playlist number (1 to 10)
Note
• The playlist bank of page 10 is not available from the EVS remote, since it is
actually reserved for the EVS AVSP protocol (for Air Box and Air Edit).
• To identify remote playlists when using the XNet SDTI network, the number
of the playlist is followed by the number of the machine on the network, i.e. Playlist 51/04
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4.3 Clip Numbering Hierarchy

Multicam can store up to 900 (multiplied by the number of cameras) clips and 100 playlists in its libraries. 900 clips with up to 6 camera angles per clip result in 5400 clips on a server. This number is displayed in the upper right window of the VGA Setup screen (SHIFT+F2 from the PC keyboard).
If you are working with XNet SDTI network, keep in mind that the total number of clips on the entire network is limited to 6,000 or 16,000, depending on the network settings. This number is displayed in the same area on the VGA Setup window.
The following diagram represents the hierarchy of the Multicam clip numbering system. As an example, clip number “112” is used:
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5. Control Mode

Multicam can be set in three different basic modes, depending on commands used.

5.1 Live (E2E) Mode

This mode selected at start-up can also be selected by pushing the RECORD key. Multicam records the input signal and plays it at the same time on the program output.

5.2 Search Mode

This mode is selected by moving the jog dial.
In this mode, the operator has the opportunity to search for an image, in order to define cue points or clips. Moving the command knob clockwise will force Multicam to search forward, moving the command knob counter-clockwise will force it to search backwards. The most important thing to note is that Multicam never stops recording while searching.

5.3 Playback Mode

Moving the lever or pressing the PLAY key selects this last mode.
Multicam plays the incoming signal delayed, a clip or a playlist, in slow motion and of course continues to record the incoming signal on disks.
As soon as the lever is moved, Multicam starts playing back from the current picture. The playback speed is defined by the lever position. This is used to start the playback of a normal slow motion, as well as the playback of a clip or a playlist. During playback, the system never stops recording
Each operation on the Remote Panel with the command KNOB or LEVER will be associated to the Search or Playback mode respectively.
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Cue In1
Clip B
Clip A
Clip C
Clip D
Cue In2
Cue In3
Cue In4
Cue In1
Cue In2
Cue In3
Cue In4

5.4 Synchronization Mode (Switch To In)

If the synchronization mode is OFF (SW to IN is not highlighted in the secondary menu), a request for camera change will produce a jump at the same timecode on the requested camera. This mode allows synchronous change of camera angle.
If the synchronization mode is ON, a request for a camera change (by pressing CAM A, CAM B, CAM C or CAM D in the Multicam menu) will lead to a jump to a predefined CUE IN point.
If a CUE IN point has not been previously defined, Multicam acts as in SW to IN OFF mode (even if SW to IN ON is shown) because the system has no reference to jump to.
5.5 Definition of Controlled and Primary
Channels
Important
The notions of Primary Channel and Controlled Channel are very important and will be constantly referred to in this manual.

5.5.1 Controlled Channel

A channel is “controlled” when the operator can control it with the jog dial. In this case, the words “FULL CTRL” are present on the top of the OSD of the output monitor of that channel.
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5.5.2 Primary Channel

The primary channel is the first controlled channel. It is identified by stars around its name on the OSD of the output monitor and on the LCD display of the Remote Panel (ex: *PGM1*).
Examples:
• In 3PGM mode, if the operator controls PGM2 and PGM3, the primary channel is
PGM2.
• In PGM+PRV mode with PRV CTRL OFF, the primary channel is PGM.
• In PGM+PRV mode with PRV CTRL ON, the primary channel is PRV.

5.6 Preference Mode (PREF)

When this option is ON and a clip is recalled, the preferred camera will be displayed on the main output, even if another camera angle was previously loaded on that output.
The preferred camera is the one, which was on the primary output channel when the clip was created.
The second preferential camera (“secondary camera”) is the one that was loaded on the next channel when the clip was created.
In the Clip screen, the first preferential camera is indicated by a star: 111B* and the second preferential camera is indicated by 2 dashes: 111B=.
When the preference option is disabled, the PGM output stays on the camera currently selected when the clip is called.

5.7 Secondary Controller

5.7.1 Introduction

The 2nd CTRL function available on the Remote Panel in the main operational menu allows the operator to swap the control of one or several play channels between the EVS Remote Panel and a third-party controller.
Both controllers receive permanently the status of the channel(s), but only one controller at a time is able to actually control a channel: this is called the exclusive secondary control mode. The secondary controllers are defined in the Operational Setup menu of the remote (p.2.2).
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5.7.2 Interactions between IPDP and Multicam

When a Remote Panel and an IPDirector share the control of some PGMs in exclusive secondary control mode, the following principles apply:
• When a playlist/timeline is controlled by the Remote Panel on a PGM, the
playlist/timeline remains the current one when IPDirector is given the control on the PGM.
• When a playlist/timeline is controlled by IPDirector on a PGM, the playlist/timeline
remains the current playlist on the Remote Panel when the operator takes back the PGM control.
• When several playlists/timelines have been controlled by IPDirector on several PGMs
and the operator takes back the PGM control, the current playlist/timeline on the Remote Panel is the one that was the current playlist when the control was given away, in other words the current playlist/timeline does not change.
• When the playlist/timeline controlled by IPDirector is not visible by the Remote Panel,
the current playlist/timeline on the Remote Panel is the one that was the current playlist when the control was given away, in other words the current playlist/timeline does not change.
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6. PGM-PRV Mode

6.1 1PGM+PRV (Press A from MAIN
MENU)
P.1 B.1 Clips: LOCAL Records: LOCAL PL 11: < Msg:
At least 2 playback channels must be available to run this configuration.
This mode allows the operator to make replays with/or without transition effects between all outputs. A string of replays can be put together and played back at the operator’s discretion.
The LCD display is divided in two menus controlled by soft keys (A,B,C,D). To gain access to the upper menu, press MENU from the Remote Panel.

6.1.1 Secondary Menu

Mix / Wipe L>R / Wipe R>L / Wipe U>D / Wipe D>U /
Cut
These options determine the transition effect that will occur between the PGM and PRV pictures. The mix, wipe and cut are on the same location. Pressing this button will browse through these effects, showing the active one on the LCD menu. Please refer to Setup menu to select the duration of the transition effect.
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PgmSpd/VarMax
Pressing PgmSpd once enables the Program Speed mode and highlights this function on the LCD. Pressing the key once more enables the Var Max mode and highlights this function on the LCD. The PLAY key is flashing red while either of these modes is enabled.
• Program Speed mode: In this mode, only two speed values are available from the
lever: 0% when the lever is in the lower position, or the speed defined in the Operational Setup menu (p.9.1 F3) for any other position of the lever.
• Var Max mode: the speed range defined by the lever is limited between 0% and the
speed value defined in the Operational Setup menu (p.9.1 F3).
Sw To In
When this function is enabled (highlighted), a camera change will cause a jump to the corresponding IN point if existing. It will switch in Sync if no IN point exists for the current element, or if SW to IN is OFF.
Pref
Selecting this function enables the Preference mode (see section 5.6 ‘Preference Mode (PREF)’ for more details).
Aud.Met.
This option enables/disables the display of audio meters for all channels using the OSD of the output monitors.
PostRoll
When the Post-Roll mode is enabled, that function is highlighted on the LCD and a “P” appears on the OSD of the output monitors.
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Rst Cam
Local
Sync Prv
2nd CTRL
Cam A
Cam B
Cam C
Cam D
When the user exits Multicam with the Post-Roll mode on, this mode will still be enabled when Multicam is restarted.
The Post-Roll mode works as follows depending on the element played:
• When a clip is played, it will not stop on the Short OUT point, but will continue to play
through the Short OUT point by the Post-Roll duration defined in the Setup Menu.
• When a record train is played, the same will happen if the Record trains OUTs
parameter is set to “Freeze” in the Operational Setup menu (p.2.3 F1).
• When a playlist is played, the Post-Roll will apply only to the last clip of the playlist.
Sort->TC
This function allows the operator to search for all clips that contain a particular timecode. For more information on this function, refer to the section ‘Sort->TC’, on page 49.
Search
This function allows the operator to search the database using keywords and ranking. Refer to the chapter 10 “Keyword Management” on page 72 for further details.
To return to the operational menu, press the MENU key from the Remote Panel.

6.1.2 Operational Menu

CAM A/ B /C /D
If PRV CTL is OFF, select the camera to assign to the PGM output. This camera key will be highlighted in the menu.
If PRV CTL is ON, select the camera to assign to the PRV output. This camera key will be highlighted in the menu.
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Local
Sync Prv
2nd CTRL
Cam A
Cam B
Cam C
--->
Rst Cam
Local
Sync Prv
2nd CTRL
Cam D
Cam E
Cam F
<---
Note
In 5CAM configuration (5 recorder channels and 1 player channel) or when loading a clip where CAM E or F exists, the operational menu will display:
By pressing the D key (---> ), the operator has access to the D, E and F cameras. The operation menu becomes:
Press the D key (< ---) to return to CAM A, B, C selection.
Rst Cam
This function restores the position of cameras on the active channels: CAM A on PGM1, CAM B on PRV.
Note
When a clip/playlist is loaded on a channel, switching back to Live mode will recall the record train, which was last used on that output. This avoids too frequent uses of the RST CAM function.
Local
This function allows the user to reconnect to the local LSM after having accessed distant clips or record trains. The function is highlighted when the user is connected to both clips and record trains on the local LSM. It is displayed only on Master/Server LSMs when they are connected to the SDTI network.
Sync Prv
This option allows the user to synchronize the PRV with the timecode and speed of the PGM output. This function is not available with remote record trains.
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2nd CTRL
This function allows the operator to swap the control of one or several play channels between the EVS Remote Panel and a third-party controller. Both controllers receive permanently the status of the channel(s), but only one controller at a time is able to actually control a channel. The secondary controllers are defined in page T2.2 of the Technical Setup menu.
Press this function to enter the 2nd CTRL menu, select the channels that you want to pass to the secondary controller by pressing the corresponding A or B key, then press D (DONE) to validate your selection. Do the same to bring the control of a channel back to the EVS remote.

6.2 Full Control and Lever Control

Controlling both PGM and PRV is done when PRV CTL (direct access key from the remote) is not activated.
Once selecting PRV CTL, the operator will have control of the PRV with the jog dial and most buttons, while the lever and the Play button will control the PGM output. At this point, selecting clips will call them up on the PRV side.
The combination of the PRV CTL and the SW to IN functions allows the operator to auto­chain cameras from the same IN point.
When an IN point has been marked, the operator activates the PRV CTL and sets ON the SW to IN option. Then the slow motion of one camera can be started from this IN point. The operator selects another camera in the PRV output and, via the TAKE button, can auto-chain cameras from the same IN point on the PGM output.
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PGM1 CAM A *PGM2* CAM B PGM3 CAM C
Aud.Met.
PgmSpd
Sort->TC
Post-Roll
Sw to IN
Search
Pref
Rst Cam
Local
Sync To
2nd CTRL
PGM 1
PGM 2
PGM 3
TOGGLE

7. Multi PGM Mode

7.1 1/2/3 PGM modes (press A or B from
Main menu)
Multicam has two modes for its basic operation, 1 PRV/PGM mode or Multi PGM mode:
• The 1PGM+PRV mode, as described previously, is the more powerful of the two,
allowing interaction between all outputs. Here, synchronized replays can be rolled and chained between the cameras with either a mix, a wipe, or a cut between them.
• The MULTI PGM mode is more basic, which gives the operator independent control
of all outputs.
In this mode, all outputs can be controlled together (such as jogging back to a certain action, with all outputs) or they can be controlled individually (either PGM 1, 2, or 3).
P.1 B.1 Clips: LOCAL Records: LOCAL PL 11: < Msg:

7.1.1 Secondary Menu

The secondary menu can be called by pressing the MENU key and is similar to the 1PGM+PRV mode, except that the A function is empty since it is not possible to create a transition between the channels in this mode. Please refer to the Chapter 6 ‘PGM-PRV Mode’, on page 27 for description of the other functions of the secondary menu.
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7.1.2 Operational Menu

The operational menu in Multi PGM mode gives access to the functions detailed in the following paragraphs:
Rst Cam
This function restores the position of cameras on the active channels: CAM A on PGM1, CAM B on PGM2, etc.
Note
When a clip/playlist is loaded on a channel, switching back to Live mode will recall the record train, which was last used on that output. This avoids too frequent uses of the Rst Cam function.
Sync To
This button allows you to synchronize the selected PGM in use with another one. Press this button and then select the PGM to be used as a reference. This function is not available with network trains.
2nd CTRL
This function allows the operator to swap the control of one or several play channels between the EVS remote and a third-party controller. Both controllers receive permanently the status of the channel(s), but only one controller at a time is able to actually control a channel. The secondary controllers are defined in page T2.2 of the Technical Setup menu.
Press this function to enter the 2nd CTRL menu, select the channels that you want to pass to the secondary controller by pressing the corresponding A, B or C key, then press D (DONE) to validate your selection. Do the same to bring the control of a channel back to the EVS remote.
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2nd CTRL
Cam A
Cam B
Cam C
Cam D
Rst Cam
Local
CAM A
CAM B
CAM C
CAM D
Note
The 1PGM mode is a simplified version of the 2 or 3PGM modes. The operational menu has less functions:
Also, the user does not need to select a channel to enable or disable the secondary controller. Since there is only 1 channel available in this mode, the operator just has to press SHIFT+D to swap the control between the secondary controller and the EVS remote.
Toggle / All
The Toggle function is only available in 3PGM mode:
• Toggle OFF: Selecting an output channel results in controlling that channel and
disables the control on others.
• Toggle ON: Selecting a channel will alternatively enable/disable the control over that
channel without changing the control on the others.
• All: This enables the control on all channels.
How to Assign a Camera to a Channel
In Multi PGM mode, to change the current camera on each PGM, proceed as follows:
7. In the operational menu, select the PGM to which you want to change the current
camera.
The TAKE key at the bottom of the remote is lighting red.
8. Press the TAKE key.
It lights green and the menu on the LCD display changes to let you select the desired camera.
9. Press the camera you want to associate to the selected PGM.
10. Press TAKE again to return to the PGM selection menu.
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Playlist Conditional Mode
This mode is only available in 2PGM and 3PGM modes. It allows the operator to load and control several playlists simultaneously from the same Remote Panel, or to load a playlist on one channel while performing other operations on the other channel(s). To use this mode, the Load Playlist parameter of the Operational Setup menu must be set to Conditional (p.3.3 F2).
To use this mode, select one channel (for example PGM1), and press the PLST key one, two or three times to enter the PLST EDIT or the PLST DIFF mode (refer to the “Playlist Management” Section of this manual for details about these modes). You can notice that the TAKE key lights green. Pressing the TAKE key will allow the operator to return to the PGM selection menu, and select another PGM channel where he can start a replay, load a clip or another playlist, etc.
In this mode, if the operator selects a PGM channel where a playlist is loaded and presses the TAKE key, he will enter again the PLST EDIT or PLST DIFF mode.
When playlists are loaded on all channels currently controlled by the operator in MULTI PGM mode, the TAKE key lights red. If the TAKE key is pressed, the remote will enter a specific PLST DIFF mode, where the operator can control several playlists simultaneously, and browse them or roll them in sync. NEXT and SKIP functions are also available and will apply on all controlled playlists. The TAKE button will not light red if one of the controlled channels does not contain a playlist.
Practical example
The operator builds a playlist with Fills and another playlist with Keys. He sets the Playlist Load parameter to Conditional in the setup menu, then enters the 2PGM mode, selects the Fills playlist as current playlist, presses A to gain control on PGM1, presses PLST two or three times to enter the PLST DIFF mode and cue up the Fills playlist to its 1st clip. Then he presses the TAKE key to return to the PGM selection menu, selects the Keys playlist as current playlist, presses B to gain control on PGM2, presses PLST two or three times to enter the PLST DIFF mode and cue up the Keys playlist to its 1st clip. Then he presses the TAKE key to return to the PGM selection menu, presses D to gain control on both PGM channels, then presses TAKE to enter the PLST DIFF menu. He will see the content of both playlists side by side on the LCD screen, and can browse them or play them in Sync at any speed, and perform SKIP and NEXT commands as needed.
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8. Video Delay

When the Multicam software has been configured with a base configuration = Video Delay in the Channel Parameters menu, the Delay Screen will appear automatically when the application is started. In this case, all play channels will be available from the Delay screen.
If Multicam is running a base configuration different than Video Delay, this screen can be called manually from the Clip screen, Playlist Screen or Network Screen by pressing SHIFT + F7 on the keyboard. In this case, only the play channels assigned to user #1 (i.e.
st
EVS Remote Panel if the base configuration is LSM or maXS, or the 1st protocol if
the 1 the base configuration is in slave mode).
For each play channel, the operator can adjust:
• the video and audio source (camera angle, and source server if several units are
connected on an SDTI network);
• the desired delay in hh:mm:ss:fr.
For each play channel, the operator can view:
• the actual delay in hh:mm:ss:fr;
• the timecode of the on-air picture
• the timecode of the incoming picture on the associated record channel;
• the status of the associated record channel (Recording / Idle)
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How to Configure the Video Delay Parameters of a
Play Channel
To configure the Video Delay Parameters of a Play Channel, proceed as follows:
1. Select the play channel to configure by pressing ALT+the corresponding F_ key on
the PC keyboard (ex: ALT+F1 for PGM1, ALT+F2 for PGM2/PRV, etc)
2. If you want to use another server on the SDTI network as a source, press SHIFT + F7
on the PC keyboard to call up the network list. Use the arrow keys to select a server, and press ENTER to validate.
3. Select the camera angle: use the left / right arrow keys, or the <TAB> key to move
the green cursor on the desired camera, the press ENTER. The new camera angle is loaded on the channel.
4. Set the new value for the delay: use the left / right arrow keys, or the <TAB> key to
move the green cursor over the TARGET DELAY field, and enter the desired delay value in hh:mm:ss:fr. Press CTRL+the corresponding F_ key on the PC keyboard to activate the new delay on the selected channel (ex: CTRL + F1 start the new delay on PGM1). If the duration of the record train is lower than the target delay, the channel will pause on the first recorded picture until the record train is long enough for the desired delay. In this case, the message “WAIT” is displayed on the OSD of that channel.
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9. Clip Management

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 Clip Structure

A clip is defined by Short IN and Short OUT points. When referring to Short IN and Short OUT points, the operators usually use the terms IN point and OUT point.
When Short IN and Short OUT points are set, the system automatically write protects a user definable length of material before and after the Short IN/OUT points respectively, these are referred to as the guardbands.
For this reason, the IN point before the guardbands and the OUT point after the guardband are called Protect IN point and Protect OUT point.
It is possible to trim a clip by redefining Short IN and Short OUT points.
If Short IN and Short OUT points are defined, only the fields between those two points will be played if the sequence is recalled (the same applies when the sequence is included in a playlist).
Fields between Protect IN and Short IN and fields between Short OUT and Protect OUT (guardbands) can be reached with the jog. So the Short IN and Short OUT points can be redefined.
Note
• Protect IN & Protect OUT points of a clip cannot be replaced by new ones.
• Short IN & Short OUT points of a clip can be replaced by new ones.
• Short OUT point is excluded. The clip freezes on previous field when playing
back (with Post-Roll disabled).
• (Short) IN & OUT are always on even fields. This is automatic.
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The guardband beyond the Short OUT point is created with the material available when the operator saves the clip by pressing the selected F_ key. Therefore, this guardband can sometimes be shorter than the value defined in the Setup menu.

9.1.2 Clip Availability on Disks

Various clip types can be distinguished depending on whether they are available on the disks or not. Depending on the clip availability on disks, you can perform specific actions on the given clip or not.
Clip on disk Clips which are protected on disks, and which have Short IN
and Short OUT points present on disks.
All the material is available on the disk.
Growing clip Clips which are protected on disks, and which have a Short IN
point, and possibly Short OUT point defined on disks.
Since the record process is still undergoing, some of the material is already on the disk but not all of it.
Reserved clip Clips for which the position has been reserved on the SDTI
database but for which there is no Short IN and Short OUT points, nor any protect present on disks.

9.2 Using the EVS Remote Panel

9.2.1 How to Create a Clip

To define a clip, proceed as follows:
1. Select the LIVE mode.
2. Define your Short IN point using the jog dial. Press the IN key to mark your Short IN
point of the clip.
3. Search for the desired Short OUT point and then press the OUT key to mark it.
A clip can be created with only IN point or only OUT point. The system will automatically define the clip duration according to the default duration defined in the Setup menu.
Note
You can mark an IN or OUT point on a paused record train and go back to live without losing the point marked by pressing SHIFT+<Return>.
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9.2.2 Storing a Clip

How to Store a Clip
To store a clip on a given location, proceed as follows:
1. Define a clip by marking the IN and/or OUT points
2. Select the page where the clip will be stored by pressing SHIFT+PAGE+F_ key
corresponding to the page.
Page 1 contains clips 110 to 199. Page 2 contains clip 210 to 299, and so on.
3. Select the bank where the clip will be stored by pressing SHIFT+F_ key
corresponding to the bank, using key F1 to F9. The F10 key is reserved for the playlist bank available on each page.
4. Select the location of the clip to store by pressing the corresponding F_ key.
The clip is created on the specified location. The primary timecode of the clip is the primary timecode defined on the train where and when the clip has been created.
Example
To create the clip on the position n°212 (page 2, bank 1, clip location 2):
1. Press SHIFT+PAGE+F2 to select page 2.
2. Press SHIFT+F1 to select bank n°1.
3. Press F2 to select location n°2 on the selected page and bank.
Important
The AUTO-SAVE process automatically saves clips and playlists at least every minute. Exiting the software (ALT+Q) will also save the clips and playlists.
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9.2.3 Recalling a Clip

How to Recall a Clip
To recall a clip, proceed as follows:
1. Select the Clip page 1, 2, 3… to 10 (PAGE key).
2. Select the bank in which the desired clip is located (the F10 key is reserved for the
playlist bank available on each page).
3. Select the desired clip via the F1 - F10 keys.
Clip Recalled Based on the PREF Setting
If PREF is ON, the preferred camera angle of the clip will appear on the primary channel, the secondary camera angle on the next controlled channel, then the other camera angles on the next channels in alphabetical order.
Example: If the preferred camera angle for clip 124 is camera C, when loading the clip, 124C is loaded on the primary channel, whatever the camera present on that channel before loading the clip.
If PREF is OFF, when recalling the clip, the camera angle will be the same as the one who was already present on each controlled channel. If that camera angle does not exist, the first available camera angle of the clip will be used.
Example: If camera B is the current camera on the primary channel, when calling clip 124, it is 124B that appears on the primary channel, even if it is not the preferred camera angle.
When the operator is controlling only one channel (such as with PrvCtl), the clip will appear at that location only. In the case of a clip containing a single camera angle (only an «A», «B», «C» or «D» clip), when in full control of all outputs, the clip recalled will appear on the primary channel.
Toggling Between the Camera Angles
If Recall clip toggle is enabled in the Operational Setup menu (p.9.1 F6), pressing several times the F_ key will always recall the first frame of the clip, but showing the next camera angle every time the F_ key is pressed.
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9.2.4 Playing Back a Clip

Playback Speed Features
You can play back a clip using several playback speed features explained above in this user manual. This section summarizes the various playback speed features and refers to more detailed sections on these features:
• Playback of a clip at the default playback speed using the PLAY key
• Playback of a clip at a speed varying from 0% to 100% using the lever in a basic way
• Playback of a clip at a speed varying from 0% to a maximum speed defined in the
PGM Speed/Var max parameter (p.9.1 F3) in the Operational Setup menu on the Remote Panel.
To use this feature, you need to activate the VarMax option available from the secondary menu in PGM/PRV mode. For more information, refer to the section ‘PgmSpd/VarMax’, on page 28.
• Playback of a clip at a given predefined speed defined in the PGM Speed/Var max
parameter (p.9.1 F3) in the Operational Setup menu on the Remote Panel.
To use this feature, you need to activate the PgmSpd option available from the secondary menu in PGM/PRV mode. For more information, refer to the section ‘PgmSpd/VarMax’, on page 28.
How to Play Back a Clip
To play back a clip, proceed as follows:
1. Store a clip.
2. Recall the defined clip which will be played, the corresponding F_ key lights red.
3. Press the PL AY key or use the lever to start playing back the clip,

9.2.5 Recall and Playback of Growing Clips

You can recall and play growing clips, i.e. clips that are in the process of being created on a disk.
As long as the OUT point of a growing clip is not available on the EVS server, the LED corresponding to the growing clip location blinks green when it is called and red when it is loaded on the Remote Panel. The clip LED will no longer blink as soon as both IN and OUT points are available on the EVS server.
If the play reaches the end of the available material, the play will freeze until new material is available for playout. When new material is available, the play resumes.
When the OUT point of the clip is known, the remaining time is displayed.
When the OUT point of the clip is not known, the remaining time display switches to --:--:-
-:-- until the entire clip is copied.
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Caution:

9.2.6 Clearing Clips

Which Clips Can Be Deleted?
You can clear clips available on disks or growing clips.
The function key that corresponds to the clip location on the Remote Panel must be green for the user to be able to delete it:
• Loaded clips cannot be deleted.
• Clips included in a playlist or currently used by another operator, cannot be cleared
either in network mode.
In all cases, a warning message will appear.
How to Clear a Clip
To clear a clip, proceed as follows:
1. Select the appropriate page and bank where the clip to be erased is stored.
2. Press CLEAR, followed by the F_ key that corresponds to the clip.
Important
In most cases, no confirmation is required and the clip will be instantly deleted.
3. If the clip is protected or if the Confirm del clp/plst parameter is set in the
Operational Setup menu (p.5.1 F3), a warning message appears.
4. Press ENTER to confirm and the selected clip will be erased.
How to Clear Unprotected Clips in a Bank?
To clear all unprotected clips stored on a given bank, proceed as follows:
1. Select the page that includes the bank on which you want to delete the unprotected
clips in a clip bank.
2. Press CLEAR+SHIFT, and the F_ key that corresponds to the requested clip bank.
The following confirmation message will be displayed:
[Menu] : Cancel [Enter] : Confirm
This will delete all unprotected clips
stored on bank X
3. Press ENTER to confirm and the unprotected clips on the bank are deleted.
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How to Clear All Unprotected Clips
The Clear All Clips command will only delete the non-protected clips. The clips stored on protected pages as defined in the Setup, as well as the clips protected by another protocol, or clips included in playlists, will not be deleted by this operation.
To clear all non protected clips, proceed as follows:
1. Go to the main menu (SHIFT+MENU)
2. Press the function key F7 on the Remote.
3. Press ENTER or CLEAR on the Remote Panel to confirm/cancel the operation.
If the system is connected to the XNet network, an additional confirmation is required.
A message on the video monitor will notify the operator when the operation is complete.
Important
The Clear All Clips command is different from the Clear Video Disks command available from Maintenance menu in EVS software.
• The Clear All Clips command only deletes non-protected clips.
• The Clear Video Disks command from EVS’ Maintenance menu is more
radical and definitely erases all video and audio data from disks. Clips stored in protected pages are also deleted.

9.2.7 Copying or Moving Clips

Principles about Copying Clips
Copying a clip gives a new clip which is totally independent from the original. It can therefore be trimmed, named, deleted, etc. without affecting the original.
Copying clips on the same server does not duplicate the original material on the video drives: it simply creates a separate reference to the same video material. This means that the capacity will not decrease when making copies of clips on the same machine. It also means that deleted copies of clips will not increase the available capacity of the server, as long as one instance of the clip remains.
Copying clips across the network will reduce the capacity of the server where the clip(s) is (are) copied by the duration of the clip(s).
Principles About Moving Clips
When moving a clip using the Move function, the reference to this clip in playlists will automatically be updated. This is very useful when an operator wishes to re-organize his clips across different pages and banks, since playlists will not be affected. If (s)he copies the clips and then deletes the originals instead of using the Move function, the reference to the original clips will be removed from the playlists when deleting these clips.
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Settings on Copy/Move Clips
When you copy/move a clip, two settings are available to specify how the clip should be copied or moved:
Clip Mode/Cam Mode
Pressing the D key in the Copy/Move LCD window allows the user to select a value for this setting:
• CLIP mode: all camera angles of the clips will be copied/moved.
• CAM mode: only the camera angles of the clip loaded on the controlled channels will
be copied/moved.
Short/Long Mode
This option is only available for a network copy, not for a local copy or for a move.
Pressing the C key in the Copy/Move LCD window allows the user to select a value for this setting:
• SHORT mode: only the material between the Short IN and Short OUT points of the
original clip, augmented by the duration of the guardbands defined on the destination system, will be copied.
• LONG mode: the entire original clip, including its guardbands, will be copied to the
destination system.
Default Settings
The default settings for the COPY/MOVE menu are: COPY, SHORT, CLIP. If the operator changes these settings, the new settings will be re-used the next time this menu is called. The default settings will be automatically restored when starting a new Multicam session.
How to Copy or Move a Clip
It is possible to copy or move a clip on the same server or to another server. Growing clips can also be copied and moved.
To copy or move a clip from the Remote Panel, proceed as follows:
1. Select the original clip.
2. Select an empty location on an EVS server connected to the network.
A new menu appears on the LCD display of the Remote Panel, with the corresponding message on the OSD of the output monitors:
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COPY
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SHORT
CLIP
PGM1 112A *PRV1* 112B
Push
Aux Clip
Sort->TC
Post-Roll
>Archive
***
Name
Cam
Rst Cam
Local
Sync Prv
2nd CTRL
Cam A
Cam B
Cam C
Cam D
Cam A B
[Menu]: Cancel [Enter]: Confirm
3. Select the COPY or MOVE function by pressing the A or B key.
The corresponding function will be highlighted on the LCD and the message on the OSD will be updated accordingly.
4. Select the CLIP or CAM mode with the D key.
5. Select the SHORT or LONG mode with the C key.
6. Press ENTER to confirm or MENU to cancel.
When doing a network copy, the VGA displays the % copied of each clip.
How to Cancel a Network Copy on the Remote
Panel
When the clip is copying, its light flashes green. Pressing CLEAR+the corresponding F_ key allows cancelling the network copy. A confirmation screen comes up to cancel the network copy: “Cancel network copy ? MENU: Do not cancel copy - ENTER: Cancel copy”

9.2.8 Secondary Menu in Clip Mode

Overview
In Clip mode, the secondary menu of the Remote Panel is different from the Record Train mode:
P.1 B.1 Clips: Local Records: Local PL 11: < > Msg:
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Post-Roll
>Archive
***
Cam
1 keyword890123 2 keyword89012 3 keyword89012
Push
Aux Clip
Sort->TC
Post-Roll
>Archive
***
Name
Cam
Press MENU to access the secondary menu. If no keyword file is selected in the setup, the LCD display will be:
111A
In this mode of the secondary menu, clips can still be directly recalled using the F1-F10 keys of the Remote Panel.
If a keyword file is selected in the setup, the LCD display will be:
F1:action_1 F6:action_6 F2:action_2 F7:action_7 111A F3:action_3 F8:action_8 F4:action_4 F9: p.01 F5:action_5 F0:Next page
In this mode of the secondary menu, the F1-F10 keys are used for keyword assignment, and thus can no longer be used to recall clips. For a description of the keyword-related functions, please refer to the “Keyword Management” Section of this manual.
The ID of the current clip appears on the end of line 3 of the LCD display.
Push
Introduction
The Push function allows you to easily send a copy of a clip to another machine on the network, either via the GigE network or the SDTI network.
Principle
• If one or two default targets (push machines) are defined in the setup, the clip will be
automatically sent to these machines.
• If no default target is defined, the list of machines available on the network will
appear. As soon as the operator selects one of them, the clip is pushed.
Depending on the push settings defined, the default targets or the list of possible targets submitted to you will contain EVS servers on the SDTI network and/or EVS servers on the GigE network.
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For more information about the Push settings, refer to the Operational Setup menu on the Remote Panel, page 7.1.
In both cases, a message appears for a few seconds on the LCD to confirm that the clip is being pushed and indicate the clip location where it will be stored on the receiving machine.
If the Receive Page(s) defined on the destination machine is (are) full, the operator who tries pushing the clip is notified. While this message is being displayed, the operator can press the MENU key at any time to return to the normal menu. Depending on the CAM/CLIP mode selected by the D key, only the camera angles loaded on the controlled channels are pushed (CAM mode), or all camera angles of the clip are pushed at once (CLIP mode).
>Archive
The Archive function allows the operator to flag a clip to place it in the archive queue of the XFile
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defined in the Operational Setup menu (p.7.1 F3).
This function is blinking when the clip is flagged for archiving, but has not yet been archived. It is permanently highlighted when the archiving of the clip is completed.
Depending on the mode selected with the D key (CLIP/CAM), the >ARCHIVE flag is assigned only to the camera angles of the clip loaded on the controlled channels (CAM mode), or to all camera angles of the clip (CLIP mode).
Aux Clip
This function allows assigning a clip as auxiliary audio clip to the current playlist. Press CLEAR+Aux Clip (CLEAR+SHIFT+B) to remove the current auxiliary clip. Refer to the chapter 11 ‘Playlist Management’, on page 89 for more details.
Ranking (***)
The Ranking function allows assigning a ranking to the current clip. Pressing several times this key will scroll through the different values: 0 (***, not highlighted).
Depending on the mode selected with the D key (CLIP/CAM), this ranking is assigned only to the camera angles of the clip loaded on the controlled channels (CAM mode), or to all camera angles of the clip (CLIP mode).
If the Keyword info parameter of the Operational Setup menu (p.1.1 F2) is set to “Yes”, the ranking will appear on the OSD of the output monitors when cueing up the clip.
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Sort->TC
The Sort->TC function allows the operator to search the database for all clips or trains containing a specific timecode. Press SHIFT+C again in Set TC mode to call it.
When calling this function, the timecode of the current picture is used as a default selection. The operator can immediately perform the search or he can edit that timecode before starting the search.
For more information on how to search for clips by timecode, refer to the section 9.2.9 ‘How to Search for Clips by Timecode’, on page 50.
Set TC
The Set TC function is only available in SHIFT+B on the Sort->TC menu. It allows the operator to restripe the timecode of a clip. This function is explained in details in the section 9.3.12 ‘How to Restripe the Timecode of the Current Clip’, on page 62.
Depending on the mode selected with the D key (CLIP/CAM), the new timecode value is assigned only to the camera angle of the clip loaded on the primary channel (CAM mode), or to all camera angles of the clip (CLIP mode).
Name
The Name function is only available if a keyword file is selected in the Setup menu. It is used to name a clip based on available keywords. Refer to the chapter 10 ‘Keyword Management’, on page 72 for more details. When the Name function is selected, pressing SHIFT+C again will call the Search function.
Search
The Search function is “hidden” behind the Name function. Press SHIFT+C again in Name mode to call it. It allows the operator to search the database for clips based on keywords and ranking. Please refer to Chapter 10 ‘Keyword Management’, on page 72 for details.
Post-Roll
This function enables/disables the Post-Roll mode. This mode is explained in details in the section ‘PostRoll’, on page 28.
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Sort TC xx:xx:xx:xx
Reset
Set TC
From Date
To Date
Return
Clip
LTC
Srch Net
Clip/Cam
Pressing the D key will toggle between CAM and CLIP modes on the remote. Please note that this mode on the remote and on the VGA screens is never synchronized. In CAM mode, the Push, Archive, Ranking assignment, Keyword assignment, and Name functions will apply only to the camera angles of the clip loaded on the controlled channels. In CLIP mode, these functions will apply on all camera angles of the clip.

9.2.9 How to Search for Clips by Timecode

Note
The Reset function resets all default parameters, including the ones related to the material and the TC type to search on.
Procedure
To search for clips or trains containing a specific TC, proceed as follows:
1. From the main Remote screen in Clip mode or Train mode, press MENU to access
the secondary menu.
2. Press SHIFT+C to access the Sort TC function.
The following screen is displayed:
[Menu] : Cancel [Enter] : Search
3. If requested, press SHIFT+C to define a date from which the search should be
applied:
a. Type the date in dd/mm/yy format with the F1 to F10 keys.
b. Press ENTER to confirm and exit the field.
4. If requested, press SHIFT+D to define a date to which the search should be applied:
a. Type the date in dd/mm/yy format with the F1 to F10 keys.
b. Press ENTER to confirm and exit the field.
5. Press the B key to specify whether to search for clips (Clip), train (Rec) or both
(Clip+Rec).
Press several times the B key to select the requested value.
6. Press the C key to specify whether to search for the LTC (LTC), the user-defined
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timecode type (USER) or whatever TC type (LTC+USER).
Press several times the C soft key to select the requested value.
7. Press the D key to specify whether to search only for local clips (Srch Loc) or on the
entire XNet Network (Srch Net).
Press several times the D key to select the requested value.
8. Press ENTER to launch the search.
Results
If matching clips are found, the Remote Panel will automatically be in Browse mode (the BROWSE key is red), allowing the operator to quickly view the frame of each clip corresponding to the requested timecode by rotating the jog dial.
To be able to jog inside a clip, disable the Browse mode by pressing on the BROWSE key and move the jog dial. To return to the Browse mode inside the search results, press the BROWSE key again.
Search results are reset when going by to LIVE mode, or when a new search is performed.
Examples
• You have loaded the picture of an interesting event, and you want to see all clips that
contain that same event. Call the Sort ->TC function, select the network/local search option and launch the search. Move the jog dial and you will see the same event on the same timecode from all available camera angles that have been clipped.
• You know the timecode of a particular event and you want to see all clips containing
that event. Call the Sort ->TC function, edit the timecode to the desired value, select the network/local search option and press ENTER: you will obtain the same result as above if the timecode belongs to the same type as the one previously mentioned.

9.2.10 How to Shorten a Clip

To shorten a clip, proceed as follows:
1. Recall the desired clip by pressing the corresponding F_ key.
2. Move the jog dial to browse the clip and reach to the desired Short IN point.
3. Press the IN key to mark a new Short IN point. The new Short IN point is instantly
saved.
4. Move the jog dial to reach the desired Short OUT point.
5. Press the OUT key to mark a new Short OUT point. The new Short OUT point is
instantly saved.
Move the lever or press the PLAY key to play the clip. The replay will stop at the new Short OUT point (or after the Short OUT point if the Post-Roll mode is enabled).
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GOTO IN and GOTO OUT
You can use Goto IN and Goto OUT functions to jump immediately onto Short IN or Short OUT points respectively.

9.2.11 Restriping the Timecode of a Clip

Restrictions on the Remote Panel
The function to restripe the timecode of a clip via the Remote Panel is more restricted than via Multicam on the VGA:
• You cannot choose which timecode type you modify: you will automatically modify the
primary timecode of the clip.
• You cannot modify the date of the clip.
• You cannot modify the type for the primary timecode of the clip.
If you want to modify the date, the type of the primary timecode or the user-defined timecode, you need to go to the Set Timecode screen in the VGA. For more information, refer to the section 9.3.12 ‘How to Restripe the Timecode of the Current Clip’, on page
62.
How to Restripe the Timecode of a Clip
To restripe the timecode of a clip on the Remote Panel, proceed as follows:
1. Recall the clip by pressing the corresponding F_ key.
2. Move the jog dial to reach the picture where you want to define a new timecode.
3. Press the MENU key to access the secondary menu.
4. Press SHIFT+C to call the Set TC function.
5. Enter the new timecode for the current picture.
6. In 59.94 Hz modes (NTSC), you can select between Drop Frame and Non Drop
Frame modes by pressing SHIFT+MENU.
7. Press the D key to select CAM or CLIP mode.
• In CAM mode, only the timecode of the camera angle loaded on the primary
channel will be changed.
• In CLIP mode, the timecode of all camera angles of the clip will be changed.
8. Press ENTER to confirm or MENU to cancel.
The primary timecode of the entire clip is updated according to the new timecode value so that the timecode remains continuous inside the whole clip. Next time this function is called, the value previously used will be set as default.
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9.3 Using the Clip screen

The VGA Clip screen is accessed by selecting the F9 key on the keyboard. With this screen, clips can be recalled using the pen and tablet or directly from the keyboard.
Important
The action performed on a channel from the Clip screen is concurrent to any other controller that might be assigned to that channel: EVS Remote Panel or external protocol. A command sent from the Clip screen to a channel will overwrite whatever the channel was doing at that time.

9.3.1 Clip screen – Standard View

The navigation through the Clip screen, and the various functions available on this screen, can be performed using the tablet and stylus, or the keyboard shortcuts.

9.3.2 The Title Bar

The Title bar contains the status information:
• Number and name of the server currently selected for clips and for record trains (*).
The name is blinking red if it is a network machine.
• Total number of clips (i.e. protects, 1 camera angle counting for 1 clip in this count)
• Total duration of all clips
• Remaining capacity on the server (all record trains together; valid for local server
only)
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Note
The abbreviated word “(Loc.)” appears next to the name if the local machine is currently selected for clips and/or for record trains. The clips displayed in the clip screen belong to this machine.

9.3.3 The Function Bar

The second line displays the available functions. Each function can be called by the corresponding F_ key of the keyboard, or by clicking with stylus & tablet on the corresponding area on this line.
F1: Name
This function is used to name a clip. For more information on how to name a clip in the VGA, refer to the section 9.3.8 ‘How to Name a Clip’, on page 60.
F2: Clip/Cam
This function toggles between CLIP mode and CAM mode.
• In CLIP mode, actions on a clip will use all available cameras for this clip.
• In CAM mode, actions on a clip will only use the selected camera for this clip.
Other functions such as Name, Delete, Copy, Set TC, >Archive depend on this mode selection.
F3: Call
The operator can gain immediate access to a local or network clip by typing its ID number.
F4: Pref
This option changes the primary camera of a clip. For information on how to change the primary camera of a clip, refer to the section 9.3.9 ‘How to Change the Primary Camera of a Clip’, on page 60.
F5: View
This option changes the standard display to the extended display and vice versa. Refer to the section 9.3.14 ‘Clip Screen - Extended View’, on page 65.
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F6: KW1
This option calls the On-Air Keyword screen. Refer to the Chapter 10 ‘Keyword Management’, on page 72 for more details.
F7: KW2
This option calls the Off-Air Keyword Screen. Refer to the Chapter 10 ‘Keyword Management’, on page 72 for more details.
SHIFT+F7: Delay
This function calls the Video Delay VGA screen. Refer to the Chapter 8 ‘Video Delay’, on page 36.
F8: Search
This option calls the VGA Search Screen. Refer to the Chapter 10 ‘Keyword Management’, on page 72 for more details.
SHIFT+F8: Net
This option switches to the Network Status Screen and allows monitoring the status of the different machines connected on the network.
F9: Connect
This option calls the CONNECT window. This window allows the operator to connect to the clips and record trains of other machines on the network.
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The following functions can be used in the CONNECT window:
ALT+L: return to LOCAL mode and close the CONNECT window
ALT+C: CLIPS mode - to connect to the clips of a remote machine
ALT+R: RECORD mode - to connect to the record trains of a remote machine
ALT+P: CLIP+REC mode - to connect to the clips and record trains of a remote machine.
After selecting CLIP, RECORD or CLIP+REC mode either with the keyboard or by clicking with the stylus, select the machine you want to connect to: click on it with the stylus, or move with the arrow keys and press ENTER on the keyboard.
Pressing ALT+L or clicking with the stylus on “LOCAL” will close the CONNECT window and return to local clips and record trains.
To close the CONNECT window without changing the connection mode or remote machine, press ESC.
The “*” next to one of the machine in the list indicates which machine is the active network server. Refer to the Chapter 13 ‘Operating on XNet Network’, on page 151 for details.
F0: Playlist
The Playlist screen can be accessed by selecting F10 on the keyboard.
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if the clip ID is blinking green, the clip is flagged for
permanently highlighted in green, the

9.3.4 The Clip Information Area

The next area is the Clip Information Area which displays the clips of the selected page and bank(s). Two clips’ banks are displayed at a time.
For each clip and camera angle, the following information is available:
Field Description
Clip ID Unique identifier of the clip on the server. Ex: 111A
The clip ID is followed by the “Creating” message when the clip is in the process of being created, copied or moved to this location.
For more information on growing clips, refer to the section
9.2.5 ‘Recall and Playback of Growing Clips’, on page 42
Clip “rank” Clip rank depending on the channel on which it has been
created :
• Primary (“*” next to the clip ID)
• Secondary (“=” next to the clip ID)
The clip rank information is highlighted in blue if the clip is protected.
Clip name Name of the clip, either automatically assigned or defined by
the user.
Archive Status
•
archiving, but not yet archived
• if the clip ID is
archiving of the clip has been completed
Note
In the standard view (cameras A to D), if camera E and/or F exist for a particular clip, the D-column for this clip is replaced by the mention “More Clips” on blue background.
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mode. It allows the operator to select on which channel clips

9.3.5 The Clip Management Area

Name Capture Field
This is the only capture area of the screen. It is used to enter the name to assign to a clip/playlist, or to enter the ID of a clip to recall.
Mode Field
It indicates if the clip screen is currently in CLIP or CAM mode. In CLIP mode, actions on a clip will use all available cameras for this clip. In CAM mode, actions on a clip will only use the selected camera for this clip. Default value is CAM mode.
Clip Control Area
It is dedicated to play-out control.
Command Description
ALT+P:►/■ Plays at 100% speed except for super motion clips which are
played back at 33% speed; and pause playback on the current picture.
ALT+R:RECUE Jumps to the Short IN point.Primary.
ALT+T: SET TC Restripes the timecode of the current clip.
ALT+Z:>ARCHIVE Allows the operator to flag a clip to place it in the archive
queue of the XFile (p.7.1 F1) or in the Setup screen.
When a clip is flagged for archiving, but has not yet been archived, its ID will be blinking green in the Clip screen. It is permanently highlighted green when the archiving of the clip is completed.
Depending on the mode selected with the F2 key (CLIP/CAM), the >ARCHIVE flag is assigned only to the camera angle of the clip selected with the green cursor (CAM mode), or to all camera angles of the clip (CLIP mode).
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PGM X Located in the bottom right corner of the clip screen, this field
is only visible if the Call channel VGA function has been enabled in the Operational Setup menu (p.9.2 F4) or in the Setup Screen, and is only effective in CAM mode, not in CLIP
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called using the keyboard/tablet and VGA should be loaded.
channel is in PLST EDIT mode with a PRV, the clip will
Press ALT+F1 on the keyboard to select PGM1, ALT+F2 for PGM2/PRV, ALT+F3 for PGM3, etc. This function is useful to load clips on channels that cannot be controlled by an EVS Remote Panel, or to allow an AP to browse clips on a play channel not used by the main operator. Note that if that
automatically cue up on the PRV.

9.3.6 Selecting a Clip with Tablet and Stylus

To select a different page or bank using the stylus, click on the desired page/bank number on the bottom line of the screen. You can also move to the adjacent page/bank by clicking on the red arrows on the top, bottom and sides of the screen:
• left/right arrow: go to previous/next page
• up/down arrow: go to previous/next bank
If a clip is present in a certain location, it will be highlighted in blue. Once selected, it will be highlighted in orange.
To cue up a clip on the primary channel controlled by the first remote, or on the VGA Call Channel defined in the setup, simply click clip is supposed to be loaded is in Plst Edit mode with a PRV channel attached, the clip will automatically cue up on the PRV channel.
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9.3.7 Selecting a Clip with the Keyboard

The keyboard can also be used to operate within the clip screen. The green arrows surrounding a clip show the current cursor position. The arrow keys ( keyboard are used to move across the screen. Only 2 banks can be viewed at a time.
To view other banks, use ALT+↑,↓ to scroll vertically between banks and use ALT+←,→ or PgDn, PgUp to scroll horizontally between pages. To go to bank 1 of the current page, use the HOME key and to go to the Playlist bank of the current page, use the END key
Once the cursor located on the desired clip, press ENTER to cue up the clip on the primary channel controlled by the first remote, or on the VGA Call Channel defined in the setup. If the channel where the clip is supposed to be loaded is in Plst Edit mode with a PRV channel attached, the clip will automatically cue up on the PRV channel.
If the Clip screen is connected to the clips and playlists of a remote machine, pressing ALT+L will return the screen immediately to the local clips and playlists.
↑,↓,←,→) on the
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“Clicking with the stylus” means pressing lightly the tip of the stylus onto the tablet.
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Trying to access the playlist bank of page 10 will cause the Clip screen to jump to the playlist
bank of page 9, since page 10 playlists are reserved for external protocols.
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9.3.8 How to Name a Clip

To name a clip, proceed as follows:
1. In the Clip screen, select the clip to name in one of the following ways:
a. Click on the clip with the stylus
b. Position the green arrows around the desired clip with the keyboard.
2. Type in the desired name with the keyboard. All characters available from the
keyboard are accepted, including blanks.
3. Press F1:
a. In CAM mode, only the camera where the cursor is located is named.
b. In CLIP mode, all cameras of the clip where the cursor is located are named.
The entry in the Name field is not cleared by pressing F1 and remains for future use. Press <BACKSPACE> to delete the last character in the Name field, or press ESC to clear the whole field.
Note
To be able to name/rename clips on a network machine, the Clip e Network parameter in the Operational Setup menu (P.5.1 F2) of the remote
machine must be set to “Yes”. If you are unable to name a network clip, please check this setting on the remote machine.
9.3.9 How to Change the Primary Camera of a
Clip
To change the primary camera of a clip, proceed as follows:
1. In the Clip screen, move the cursor to the desired camera.
2. Press F4 on the keyboard or click with the stylus on the corresponding area in the
Function bar.
→ This camera becomes the new primary camera. → If the selected camera is a secondary camera (indicated by “=”), it becomes the
primary camera and the previous primary camera becomes the secondary camera.
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9.3.10 Recalling a Clip

How to Call a Local Clip
The machine to which you are connected is indicated on the left side of the Title Bar.
To call a clip belonging to the machine you are connected to, proceed as follows:
1. Type either the 3 or 4 digits of the ID. Ex: 111 or 111A. The entry appears in the
Name field.
2. Press F3
• If only 3 digits are entered, the primary camera is selected
• If 4 digits are entered, the clip is selected according to the given camera angle.
• If no clip matches the entry, no selection is done.
Note
ESC key can still be used at any time to clear the Name field.
How to Call a Distant Clip
To call a clip belonging to another machine than the one you are connected to, proceed as follows:
1. Type either the first 3 or 4 digits of the ID, followed by a “/” and the network number of
the machine. Ex: 111/03 or 111A/03. To call a local clip, no matter what machine you are connected to, type 00 as network number. Ex: 111/00 or 111A/00.
2. Press F3.
9.3.11 How to Cancel a Network Copy on the
VGA
Select the clip and press the CTRL+DELETE keys. A confirmation screen comes up. “Cancel network copy? ESC: Do not cancel copy - ENTER: Cancel copy”
If the Copy Clip option copies several cams of the same clip and some of them have already been copied before the Cancel function, the Cancel does not delete the copied files, it just cancels the cam(s) that are still copying or to be copied of that clip. It does not cancel the copying of other clips.
The Cancel function remains possible even if the page where the clip is being copied is protected.
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9.3.12 How to Restripe the Timecode of the
Current Clip
To restripe the timecode of the current clip, proceed as follows:
1. Recall the clip by moving the cursor on the desired clip and pressing ENTER, or by
clicking on it with the stylus.
2. Press ALT-T on the keyboard to call the SET TC function.
The Set Timecode screen is displayed (without TC Type field with PAL – refer to note below):
3. If you want to modify the LTC timecode and date, type in the new timecode for the
Short IN point and date of the clip in the Set TC field below the LTC field.
4. If you want to modify the user-defined timecode and date, type in the new timecode
for the Short IN point and date of the clip in the Set TC field below the USER field.
5. If you want to modify the primary TC for this clip, press the A or B key which
corresponds to the requested primary TC.
6. Press F2 to select CAM or CLIP mode
• In CAM mode, only the timecode of the camera angle loaded on the primary
channel will be changed.
• In CLIP mode, the timecode of all camera angles of the clip will be changed.
7. Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to cancel.
The entire clip is updated according to the new timecode value so that the timecode remains continuous inside the whole clip.
Note
In 59.94Hz modes (NTSC), you can also select between DROP FRAME and NON DROP FRAME modes by pressing the space bar.
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9.3.13 Moving and Copying Clips

Copying and moving clips in the VGA are performed using the CUT, COPY and PASTE functions.
General Principles
• If the clipboard was filled using the Cut function, the original clip(s) is/are deleted
after being pasted to the new location.
• In CAM mode, only the selected camera of the clip is Cut/Copied/Pasted. In CLIP
mode, all camera angles of the clip are Cut/Copied.
• For the Paste function in CLIP mode, only the available camera locations inside the
destination clip will be pasted. If some camera angles already exist for the destination clip, these will not be overwritten by the corresponding camera in the clipboard.
• A “Cut & Paste” of a clip is equivalent to a “Move Clip”, meaning that any reference
to that clip inside playlists will be updated to the new location of that clip. This is not the case when doing a “Copy & Paste”, then deleting manually the original clip.
Clipboard Field
This area displays the content of the clipboard: clip number, network number if the copied clip/playlist is a remote clip/playlist, and the selected camera(s) for a clip.
The rest of the line summarizes the available functions (copy, cut, paste, delete) and their keyboard shortcuts. These functions can also be called by clicking on the corresponding area on this line.
CTL+X: CUT
This command is only applicable to clips.
1. Move the cursor to the clip to “cut” from the Clip screen
2. Press CTRL+X on the keyboard or click on the corresponding area on the screen.
The clip removed from the current location and copied to the clipboard.
CTL+C: COPY
1. Move the cursor to the clip/playlist to copy
2. Press CTRL+C on the keyboard or click on the corresponding area on the screen.
The clip is copied to the clipboard.
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CTL+V: PASTE (Long Copy)
With the Long copy, the entire original clip is copied, including its guardbands, to the destination.
1. Move the cursor to the clip/playlist location where the content of the clipboard should
be copied.
2. Press CTRL+V or click to the corresponding area on the screen.
The clip in the clipboard is copied to the selected location in Long mode.
CTL+SHIFT+V: PASTE (Short Copy)
With the Short copy, the material between the Short IN and Short OUT points of the original clip is copied, augmented by the duration of the default guardbands. This allows saving space on the EVS server.
1. Move the cursor to the clip/playlist location where the content of the clipboard should
be copied.
2. Press CTRL+SHIFT+V.
The clip in the clipboard is copied to the selected location in Short mode.
CTL+DEL: DELETE
1. Move the cursor to the clip/playlist to delete.
2. Press CTRL+DEL or click on the corresponding area on the clip screen.
→ In CAM mode, only the camera selected is deleted
→ In CLIP mode, all cameras of the clip are deleted.
Important
A clip/playlist cannot be deleted while it is on air.
Note
• When a clip is deleted, all playlists are scanned and that clip is removed from
all of them.
• When a clip is protected, or when the Confirm del clp/plst is set to “Yes” in
the Operational Setup menu (p.5.1 F3), a confirmation is required to delete the selected clip(s).
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9.3.14 Clip Screen - Extended View

The extended view shows cameras A to F instead of A to D. Only 1 bank can be viewed at a time. The switch between standard and extended view is done by pressing F5 on the keyboard or by clicking on the “F5:VIEW” area on the screen.
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9.4 Using the VDR Panel

The VGA VDR Panel is accessed from any VGA screen by pressing SHIFT+F9 on the keyboard. The lower section of the VDR Panel is similar to the clip screen, with the same functions. The upper section of the VDR Panel features two windows that can each take control of one channel of the server.
Pressing SHIFT+F9 in the VDR Panel returns the VGA to the Clip screen mode.

9.4.1 VDR Panel - Lower Section

The browsing of clips, the viewing modes (normal or extended), the way clips are recalled, moved and copied, etc. in the VDR Panel is strictly the same as in the Clip screen. The Connect window is called with F9, and allows to connect to other servers on the network.

9.4.2 VDR Panel - Upper Section

The two windows of the upper section can be assigned to a different channel of the server. When entering the VDR Panel for the first time after starting the application, the control of both windows is disabled.
Press CTRL+F1 to gain control of the left window, or CTRL+F2 to gain control on the right window. The frame around the corresponding window becomes green. Note that only one window can be active at a time. Inside the active window, letters/numbers highlighted in green indicate the keyboard shortcut to the corresponding function: press ALT+the highlighted letter/number. All functions are also available by clicking with the stylus.
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ID of the current
Current timecode
Name of the
List of available
Important
The control of a channel from the VDR Panel is concurrent to any other controller that might be assigned to that channel: EVS Remote Panel or external protocol. A command sent from the VDR Panel to a channel will overwrite whatever the channel was doing at that time.
The name of the channel currently assigned to each window is displayed on the top of each of them. To assign a new channel to this window, press ALT+H. A new window appears on the other side to allow the selection of a new channel.
Use the ↑/↓ arrow keys to select the channel and press ENTER, or directly press ALT+the number of the channel as highlighted in green. The Play channels already assigned appear in grey and cannot be selected. Select “0 – Disable Window” if you don’t want to assign any channel to the window. Depending whether a Play or Record channel is assigned to the VDR Panel window, its content is automatically updated.

9.4.3 VDR Panel - Player Window

element (clip or train)
current element
camera angles (green) and selected camera angle (red)
How to Load a Record Train
Press ALT+L to go in LIVE mode (or click on the LIVE function), then press ALT+the letter of the desired record train (A/B/C/D/E/F), or click on it. The letters corresponding to the available record trains are highlighted in green, and the letter of the current record train in red.
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< / > (without SHIFT
How to Load a Clip
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor inside the lower section of the VDR Panel to the desired clip and press ENTER, or click on the desired clip with the stylus, or type the desired clip ID and press F3. To select a different camera angle inside a clip, press ALT+the letter of the desired camera (A/B/C/D/E/F), or click on it. Available camera angles are highlighted in green, the current camera angle in red.
Playing/Browsing the Current Element
Command Description
ALT+P Play from / Pause on the current picture
ALT+Y Play the current clip in endless loop mode. The play will start
from the current picture until the Short OUT point of the clip, then will automatically loop back to the Short IN point and keep playing, and so on…
ALT+V PlayVar at the speed specified in the adjacent field. To edit the
Var speed, press ALT+% (without SHIFT desired value and press ENTER to confirm.
Move 1 field backward / forward
key):
SHIFT+< / > Move 1 second backward / forward
CTRL+< / > Fast Rewind+Fast Forward. The browsing will continue after
the keys are released.
ALT+< / > Goto IN / OUT
ALT+G Goto timecode
How to Create a Clip with the VDR Panel Player
To create a clip with the VDR Panel Player, proceed as follows:
1. Load a record train on the player
2. Browse the record train to reach the desired Short IN or Short OUT point and press
ALT+I / ALT+O to mark the Short IN / Short OUT points on the current picture. The cursor is automatically placed in the adjacent field, so that the operator can manually enter the timecode of the desired Short IN / OUT point if needed confirm or ESC to cancel.
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. Press ENTER to
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If the operator knows the timecode of the IN / OUT point, he does not need to browse to that picture. He can press ALT+I on any picture, then enter the timecode of the IN / OUT point and confirm with ENTER.
3. Repeat this operation for the complementary Short IN / Short OUT points. This is not mandatory. If only a Short IN or a Short OUT point is marked, the Default clip duration defined in the Operational Setup menu (p.2.2 F2) will be used to define the missing point.
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4. Press ALT+S to save the clip. The Save as window opens, giving the operator the opportunity to name / rename the clip if needed. Pressing ENTER will save the clip to the current cursor location in the lower section of the VDR Panel. When the Save as window is open, the operator still has the possibility to browse the database, select a different page and bank, and even connect to another machine on the network using the Connect window. Pressing ALT+U will save the clip to the first available clip location
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in the current server.
Editing a Clip with the VDR Panel Player
After loading the desired clip, the following functions are available:
Command Description
ALT+N
ALT+I / ALT+O Marks a new Short IN / Short OUT point on the current picture.
Renames the clip. Type the desired name and press ENTER to confirm or ESC to cancel.
The cursor is automatically placed in the adjacent field, so that the operator can manually enter the timecode of the desired Short IN / Short OUT point if needed. Press ENTER to confirm, or ESC to cancel.
How to Copy a Clip with the VDR Panel Player
To copy a clip with the VDR Panel Player, proceed as follows:
1. Load the original clip
2. Press ALT+S to save the current clip to another location.
This will create a copy of the clip.
The operator has the opportunity to rename the clip during this operation. He can then save the clip to the current cursor location by pressing ENTER, or to the first available clip location on the current server by pressing ALT+U.
Note
The Cut / Copy / Paste functions are available at any time to move and copy clips in the lower section of the VDR Panel, even when one of the upper windows is active.
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9.4.4 VDR Panel - Recorder WINDOW

The VDR Panel Recorder can be used to start/stop the record, and to create clips from the local record trains. For example, it allows the creation of clips on a server that has no Play channel.
How to Start/Stop the Record
Press ALT+R to start or stop the record on the record channel assigned to the window. No confirmation is required.
Important
In LSM mode, all recorders will be stopped at once to keep the synchronization between all record channels.
How to Create a Clip with the VDR Panel
Recorder
To create a clip with the VDR Panel Recorder, proceed as follows:
1. Press ALT+I / ALT+O to mark a Short IN / Short OUT point on the last recorded picture.
The timecode appears in the adjacent field, and the cursor is automatically placed on that field to allow the operator to edit the timecode of the Short IN / Short OUT point if desired. Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to cancel.
2. Repeat this operation for the complementary Short IN / OUT point.
This is not mandatory. If only a Short IN or a Short OUT point is marked, the Default clip duration defined in the Operational Setup menu (p.2.2 F2) will be used to define the missing point.
3. Select from which record train(s) the clip(s) must be created: press ALT+the letter (A/B/C/D/E/F) of a record train to select / de-select it.
Letters highlighted in RED means that a clip will be created from the corresponding record train; letters highlighted in green means that the corresponding record train is available but will not be used to create a clip.
4. Define the name of the clip before saving it: press ALT+N, type the desired name and validate with ENTER.
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5. The operator can also restripe the timecode of the IN point of the clip to a new value. Press ALT+T, type the desired value and confirm with ENTER. When creating the clip, this timecode will replace the original timecode of the Short IN point.
6. Press ALT+S to save the clip(s). The operator still has the opportunity to rename the clip during this operation. He can then save the clip to the current cursor location by pressing ENTER, or to the first available clip location on the current server by pressing ALT+U.
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10. Keyword Management

Each clip of the server can be assigned 3 keywords and a ranking. Values for ranking are: -, *, **, ***. The keywords are selected from a user defined keywords file that can contain up to 200 keywords of 12 characters.
This information (keywords, ranking) can then be combined with other criteria (timecode, dates) to search the server’s database for matching clips.
The keyword and ranking assignment, and the Search functions, can be performed using the EVS Remote Panel or the VGA screen and PC keyboard. These functions are only available if license codes 124 (database search functions) and 125 (keyword assignment functions) are installed on the server.
10.1 Creating and Selecting the Keyword
File
The keyword file is a simple text file with a name of 8 characters and a .KWD extension. All keyword files must be located in the Multicam\KWD directory of the server. A sample keyword file (SAMPLE.KWD) is provided by EVS when Multicam is installed. The content of a keyword file is similar to the following:
2 = action_2 3 = action_3 4 = action_4 5 = action_5 6 = action_6 7 = action_7 8 = action_8 9 = action_9 10 = action_10 11 = action_11 12 = action_12 13 = action_13 14 = action_14 15 = action_15 16 = action_16 17 = action_17 18 = action_18 19 = action_19 20 = action_20
21 = player_A1 22 = player_A2 23 = player_A3 24 = player_A4 25 = player_A5 26 = player_A6 27 = player_A7 28 = player_A8
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31 = player_A11 32 = player_A12 33 = player_A13 34 = player_A14 35 = player_A15 36 = player_A16 37 = player_A17 38 = player_A18 39 = player_A19 40 = player_A20
41 = player_B1 42 = player_B2 43 = player_B3 44 = player_B4 45 = player_B5 46 = player_B6 47 = player_B7 48 = player_B8 49 = player_B9 50 = player_B10 51 = player_B11 52 = player_B12 53 = player_B13 54 = player_B14 55 = player_B15 56 = player_B16 57 = player_B17 58 = player_B18 59 = player_B19 60 = player_B20 …etc… until 200 = last

10.1.1 Creating the Keyword File from a PC

Each keyword can have up to 12 characters, including blanks. Avoid accentuated and special characters since most of them will not be recognized by the Multicam application. If a keyword is longer than 12 characters, only the first 12 characters will be used and the end of the keyword will automatically be truncated.
Creating a keyword file can be done on any PC with a simple text editor. Make sure the file name does not exceed 8 characters, that all characters in the file name are legal, and that it has a .KWD extension. The file can then be imported from a floppy disk onto the server, either manually from the DOS, or by using the Import/Export Keywords Files from the EVS Maintenance menu (refer to the “XT Technical Reference” for more details about this option).
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10.1.2 Selecting the Current Keyword File

In the Multicam application, the Keyword file can be selected either from the VGA Setup screen, or from the Operational Setup menu of the Remote Panel using the Keyword file parameter (p.6.1 F1).
The operator can select any file from all the .KWD files present in the Multicam\DIRECTORY. If the machine is connected to other systems on the EVS SDTI network, the network server will automatically distribute its current Keyword file to all other users on the network.
For each system on the network, the operator can choose to work with the file coming from the network server (set the Keyword file parameter to “SERVER”), or with a local file.
Note
In a normal situation, the network server is the machine that has been defined as such in the EVS Configuration menu.
However, if for any reason the network has been interrupted or the machine designated as the network server is not available, another machine on the network (the Master machine with the highest serial number) will automatically take over this job, including the distribution of the Keyword file. Even if the original network server reconnects, it will not necessarily become the actual network server again.
The machine that actually assumes the role of network server can easily be identified from the Connect window on the VGA or from the Network menu on the EVS Remote Panel, thanks to the “*” displayed next to its name. That machine only has the ability to distribute its current Keyword file to the others on the SDTI network.
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10.1.3 Editing the Keyword File from the Multicam
Application
The Keyword file can also be edited directly in the Multicam application using the Off-Air Keyword screen (F7). This screen is also used to assign keywords to a clip, but the keyword assignment functions will be described further in this chapter.
Select a local Keyword file from the Setup. If you select “SERVER” as Keyword file in the setup, i.e. the file distributed by the network server, you will not be allowed to edit it.
Go to the Off-Air Keyword Screen by pressing F7 on the keyboard. If you want to create a backup copy of the current file, press F5:SAVE AS in that screen (or click on the function with the stylus) and enter the name of the file you want to create. This can also be used to create a local copy of the keywords file distributed by the Network Server.
Note
If a .KWD file with the same name already exists in the KWD directory, it will automatically be overwritten by the new file.
To edit a keyword in the current file, move the cursor to the desired keyword location, using either the arrow keys or the stylus, then type the new keyword. This one will appear in the Name field at the bottom of the screen. Press ESC to clear the whole field or <BACKSPACE> to delete the last character. To apply the value entered in the name field to the selected keyword, press F4:UPDATE KWD, or click on that function with the stylus.
Repeat this operation for all keywords to update.
Press PgU/PgDn to toggle between Page 1 (keywords 1 to 100) and Page 2 (keywords 101 to 200), or click on the Up/Down red arrows on the right side of the screen.
If your machine is the actual Network server, the updated file is automatically sent to all other users on the network every time a keyword is updated.
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10.2 Assigning Keywords using the VGA
Screen

10.2.1 Keyword Windows

Keywords can be assigned to clips using the On-Air Keyword screen (F6:KW1), or the Off-Air Keyword screen (F7:KW2).
The On-Air Keyword screen is used to assign keywords to the clip loaded on the primary channel of the 1
The Off-Air Keyword screen is used to assign keywords to the clip selected with the green arrows in the Clip screen or in the VDR Panel, even if this clip is not loaded on any play channel. This can be useful to allow someone to assist the main operator for logging operations, without taking any play channel from the system
The operation of both On-Air and Off-Air Keyword screens is entirely similar.
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user, meaning that a play channel is used during this operation.
The name of the current keyword file is displayed in the centre of the Title Bar, against a red background.
Many functions for clip management are similar to the Clip screen: F1:NAME ; F2:CLIP/CAM ; F3:CALL ALT+Z:>ARCHIVE, ALT+Fx:select the Call Channel from VGA is enabled. Refer to the description of the Clip screen for details about these functions.
The ID and name of the clip that keywords are going to be assigned to is displayed at the bottom on the screen, along with the keywords, ranking and archive status already assigned to that clip.
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, ALT+P:PLAY/PAUSE, ALT+R:RECUE, ALT+T:SET TC;
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When calling a clip with the F3 function in the Off-Air Keyword Screen, the system will
automatically switch to the On-Air Keyword screen, since the clip to assign keywords to has been loaded on a play channel.
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10.2.2 How to Assign a Keyword to a Clip

Move the cursor to the desired keyword and press ENTER, or click on the keyword with the stylus. The keyword will be assigned to the first available keyword location on the last line of the screen. Repeat this to assign more keywords (up to 3) to the current clip.
Depending on the CLIP/CAM mode, the keywords will be assigned to the current camera angle only (CAM mode), or to all camera angles of the current clip (CLIP mode).
If three keywords are already assigned to the clip, the operator has to clear some of them to be able to assign new keywords.

10.2.3 How to Clear a Keyword with the Keyboard

Press <TAB> to move the arrow cursor to the lower area of the screen. Red arrows will appear around one of the keywords or ranking values. Use the ←/→ arrows to select the keyword to remove, and press CTRL+DEL. Press the <TAB> key again to move the arrow cursor back to the keywords list.

10.2.4 How to Clear a Keyword with the Stylus

Click on the keyword to remove on the last line, the click on the CTRL+DEL:CLR KWD area on the screen, or press CTRL+DEL.
10.2.5 How to Edit the Ranking of the Current
Clip with the Keyboard
Press the <TAB> key to move the cursor to the lower area of the screen Use the ←/→ arrows to select the desired ranking, and press ENTER. The selected ranking is highlighted in green.
10.2.6 How to Edit the Ranking of the Current
Clip with the Stylus
Click on the desired ranking, it becomes highlighted in green.
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various function keys
displaying the key combinations available and the
10.2.7 How to Clear All Keywords and the
Ranking of a Clip
Press ALT+DEL or click on ALT+DEL:CLR ALL: all keywords assigned to the clip will be removed, and the ranking will be reset to the lowest level (“-“).

10.2.8 How to Name a Clip Using the Keywords:

Move the cursor to the desired keyword and press ALT+N. The keyword is added at the end of the current name if there is enough space left.
Note
To clear the name of a clip, press ESC to empty the Name field, then press F1 to assign this “empty name” to the clip.
10.3 Searching the Database Using the
VGA Screen

10.3.1 Search Window

Press F8 to access the Search Screen. The VGA Search screen is made up of several areas that will be named as follows, from the top to the bottom:
1. Title bar Bar containing the following elements from left to right:
• Screen name
• Name of the current keywords file displayed against a red
background in the centre of the Title bar
• Keyword page displayed.
2. Function bar
3. Keyword list Area displaying the list of keyword list on the page specified in
Bar displaying information on the available and their purpose.
the Title bar.
4. Operation tab Tab
5. Search Criteria
area
associated actions.
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Use the <TAB> key to shift from the Keyword list to the Search Criteria area and vice versa.

10.3.2 Search Criteria and Search Options

Search Criteria
Different criteria can be combined to search the database. They can be defined in the Search Criteria available at the bottom of the screen.
When you access the Search screen, the criteria that were last defined are still available on the screen.
Note
If the red cursor is located on another field in the Search Criteria area, use the ←/→ arrow keys to move from one field to the previous or next one, until the red cursor is positioned on the requested field.
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Criteria Description
Timecode This restricts the search to the clips containing the timecode
specified in this field. The timecode search is not applied on growing clips.
To define a timecode, type the desired value when the red text cursor is visible in that field.
The <BACKSPACE> key can be used to clear the last digit entered.
Date from / to This restricts the search to clips created between these 2
dates specified in these fields.
If only Date to field is defined, all clips created before that date will be considered.
If only Date from field is defined, all clips created after that date will be considered.
The <BACKSPACE> key can be used to clear the last digit entered. Press the <TAB> key again to move the cursor back to the keywords list.
Level / Ranking This restricts the search to the clips with a ranking equal or
higher to the ranking defined in that screen.
Press the ←/→ arrow keys until reaching the desired ranking, and press ENTER. The selected ranking is highlighted in green.
Press the <TAB> key again to move the cursor back to the keywords list.
Keywords This restricts the search to the clips containing all keywords
defined in this screen.
To assign a keyword, move the cursor to the desired keyword and press ENTER, or click on the keyword using the stylus.
A maximum of 3 keywords can be used as search criteria. If all 3 keyword locations are already occupied, the operator needs to clear some of them to select new keywords.
Archive status This restricts the search to the clips having the archive status
selected.
Parameter On the VGA
None (default) -
clips not archived X
clips to be archived >A
clips archived A
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Search Options
In addition to the Search Criteria available at the bottom of the screen, two search options are accessible from the Function keys F2 and F4:
Consider Record Trains and / or Clips in the Search
This option allows the inclusion of record trains in the results in searches with timecode criteria. Press F2 to toggle between CLIP / CLIP+REC / REC.
Consider Timecodes from the LTC and/or USER TC Tables in
the Search
This option allows to take into account the timecodes from the LTC and/or the USER TC tables in searches with timecode criteria. Press F4 to toggle between LTC / USER / LTC+USER.

10.3.3 Clearing Keywords in the Search Criteria

How to Clear a Keyword with the Keyboard
Press <TAB> to move the arrow cursor to the lower area of the screen. Use the ←/→ arrows to move the cursor to the keyword to remove, and press CTRL+DEL. Press the <TAB> key again to move the arrow cursor back to the keywords list.
How to Clear a Keyword with the Stylus
Click on the keyword to remove on the last line, the click on the CTRL+DEL:CLR KWD area on the screen, or press CTRL+DEL.
How to Clear all Criteria at Once
Press ALT+DEL or click on ALT+DEL:CLR ALL: all keywords, timecode, Date From and Date To fields assigned as search criteria will be removed, and the ranking will be reset to the lowest level (“-“).
When performing the search, only the clips matching all criteria defined by the operator will be included in the search results. Press CTRL+S (or click on the corresponding area) to search the local database, or press ALT+S (or click on the corresponding area) to search the entire network database.
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10.3.4 Search Results

The results of the database search are displayed in the Search Results screen. If new clips which match the search criteria are created after the search, they will be automatically added to the list.
The Search Results screen includes the following areas:
• At the bottom of the screen, the search criteria are displayed for information.
• In the centre of the screen, a list of all matching clips is displayed.
Clip Information
For each clip, the following information is displayed:
• Position in the list
• Clip ID
• Clip name
• Timecode of Short IN and Short OUT points
o Timecodes from the LTC table are displayed in grey/black.
o Timecodes from the USER TC table are displayed in yellow.
• Ranking
• Archive status
• Current keywords.
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Browsing Through Results and Loading a Clip
The operator can browse this list with the ↑/↓ arrow keys, PgUp, PgDn, Home and End keys.
If the Browse mode of that screen is ON (F5:BROWSE), the clip will be loaded on the primary play channel as soon as it is selected.
If the Browse mode is OFF, the operator must press ENTER after selecting the clip to load it.
Note
When a clip is displayed in the search results with a timecode from the VITC table (when this search option has been selected), the clip is loaded with this timecode even if the primary TC is the LTC.
Possible Actions
Many functions from the Clip screen are also available from the Search Results screen:
F1:NAME F2:CLIP/CAM F3:CALL
ALT+P:PLAY/ PAUSE
To return to the Search screen to perform a new search, press ALT+S or F8. The previous search criteria are kept until the operator selects new criteria.
ALT+R:RECUE ALT+T:SET TC ALT+Z:>ARCHIVE
How to Add a Clip to the Current Playlist from the
Remote Panel
To add a clip from that list to the current playlist, call up the clip, then press INSERT or ENTER on the Remote Panel.
How to Add the Search Results to the Current Playlist
from the VGA
It is possible to directly add one or all search results (clips only) to the current playlist:
• Press INSERT on the selected clip to insert only the highlighted one.
• Press SHIFT+INSERT to insert all clips to the end of the current playlist.
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10.4 Assigning Keywords Using the Remote
Panel

10.4.1 Keyword Settings

A keywords file must be selected in the Setup to enable the keyword assignment functions on the EVS Remote Panel.
• In the Operational Setup menu of the remote, the operator can choose between two
different modes for the Keyword Mode parameter (P.6.1 F2): “List” (default) or “Numeric”.
• In LIST mode, the list of keywords will appear on the LCD display by group of 8
keywords, and the operator can select the keyword by pressing the corresponding F_ key. The advantage is that the keywords are visible to the operator, but this mode can be slow if he has to browse through a long list of keywords.
• In NUMERIC mode, the list of keywords is not visible on the LCD display, and the
operator selects a keyword by entering its position in the list with the F_ keys. He can know the position either from a hardcopy of the keywords list, or by looking at one of the VGA Keywords screens, or still from his memory... This mode is faster to operate, but in most cases the operator will need to have the complete list of keywords available next to him.

10.4.2 Assigning Keywords in List Mode

To assign keywords to a clip in list mode, recall the clip, then press MENU to access the secondary clip menu on the Remote Panel.
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The LCD displays a page containing 8 keywords. Press F9/F10 to access the previous/next keywords page. To assign a keyword to the current clip, press the F_ key corresponding to the desired keyword on the LCD display.
Depending on the CLIP/CAM mode defined by the D key, the selected keyword will be assigned only to the camera angles loaded on the channels fully controlled by the operator at that time (CAM mode), or to all camera angles of the clip (CLIP mode). The keyword will be assigned to the first available keyword location on the 1
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2nd CTRL
Cam A
Cam B
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Cam D
display. If the Keyword Info parameter of the Operational Setup menu (P.1.1 F2) is set to “Yes”, it will also appear on the OSD of the corresponding output monitors if the current picture is the Short IN point of the clip.
If all three keywords locations are occupied, the operator has to clear some of them to be able to assign a new keyword to that clip.
To clear one of the keywords already assigned, press CLEAR+F1 / F2 / F3 in the secondary clip menu.
The clip can also be named based on the keywords. Press the Name function (C key) in the secondary menu, then select keywords. The keywords will be added to the name of the clip, up to 12 characters. In this mode, the name of the clip is visible on the OSD. It can also be edited with the following keys:
• CLEAR: erases the last character
• SHIFT+CLEAR: insert a blank
• SHIFT+F1-F10: insert a number (1, 2, 3, …, 8, 9, 0)
Once the name is complete, press ENTER to validate or MENU to cancel.
While the operator is in the secondary menu, he has full control of the current clip with the lever, PLAY key and jog dial, so he can browse the clip and start a replay at any time.
It is also possible to assign keywords and ranking to a clip before it is created. Indeed, when a record train is loaded, as soon as the operator marks an IN or OUT point, the main and secondary menu changes to make the Keyword functions available.
P.1 B.1 Clips: Local Records: Local PL 11: < > Msg:
The SHIFT+A function of the main menu, normally used by the Reset CAM function, can be used to define the ranking, without entering the secondary menu. For additional functions like selecting keywords, flagging the future clip for archiving, marking it to be pushed to another machine, defining its name from the keywords, they can be performed from the secondary menu, exactly the same way as for a clip already stored. All these settings are memorized and will be applied to the clip when it is created.
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Name
Cam

10.4.3 Assigning Keywords in Numeric Mode

To assign keywords to a clip in numeric mode, recall the clip, then press MENU to access the secondary clip menu on the Remote Panel.
Enter keyword # 8 with F_ keys + ENTER
Enter the keyword position in the list using the F_ keys. Every time a new digit is entered, the corresponding keyword is displayed in the highlighted area in the centre of the LCD screen, to allow the operator to validate the entry before confirming it. If a wrong digit is entered, press the CLEAR key to delete it. Once the right keyword is found, press ENTER to confirm or MENU to cancel.
The rules for keyword assignment and deleting keywords are identical between LIST and NUMERIC modes.
10.5 Searching the Database Using the
Remote Panel
Keywords and ranking assigned to clips can be used to search the clips database.
When the current element on the primary channel is a record train, the Search function is directly available from the C position in the secondary menu. To call it, press MENU to enter the secondary train menu, then press once the C key.
When the current element on the primary channel is a clip, the Search function is still available from the same location, but is “hidden” behind the Name function. To call it in this case, press MENU to enter the secondary clip menu, then press twice the C key.
In both cases, the LCD display becomes (in LIST mode):
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Keywords

They can be selected to be used as search criteria the same way they were selected to be assigned to a clip, in LIST or NUMERIC mode. Up to three keywords can be selected as search criteria. If all three keyword locations are used, some of them must be cleared before selecting a new keyword. Press CLEAR+F1 / F2 / F3 to clear to corresponding keyword location.

Ranking

A ranking can also be used as the only search criteria, or can be combined to the keywords as an additional criterion. Press the B key several times to select the desired ranking.
The RESET key (SHIFT+A) can be used at any time to clear all three keyword locations and reset the ranking to the lowest level.
Archive
This field allows selecting archive status for search criteria.
Parameter On the Remote
None (default) Archive
Clips not archived >Archive
Clips to be archived >Archive (blinking)
Clips archived >Archive
It is possible to include trains in the search. The B key allows to toggle between CLIPS/CLIPS+REC/REC.
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From Date / To Date

Selecting a From Date and To Date can be done using the SHIFT+C and SHIFT+D keys. Pressing on any of those keys changes the display on the key to dd/mm/yy to indicate the date format. The F keys are used to enter the date, the Clear key being the <BACKSPACE>.
To search only for a specific date, use the same date twice in the From Date and To Date fields.
Once a date is entered, pressing Clear SHIFT+C or Clear SHIFT+D reset the FromDate or ToDate to the default parameter (dd/mm/yy).

RESET

The RESET key: resets the default values of the search criteria (no from/to date) and set the default TC to the TC of loaded on the PGM.

RETURN

The RETURN key (A) is used to exit the Search function without performing any search.

Search LOC / Search NET

Once the search criteria are defined, press SRCH LOC (C) to search the local clips database, or SRCH NET (D) to search the entire network database.
The matching clips are the ones that contain all keywords used as search criteria, and that have at least
If matching clips are found, the remote will automatically be in Browse mode (the BROWSE key is red), allowing the operator to quickly view the Short IN of each clip corresponding to the search criteria by rotating the jog dial. To be able to jog inside a clip, disable the Browse mode by pressing on the BROWSE key and move the jog dial. To return to the Browse mode inside the search results, press the BROWSE key again.
Search results are reset when going by to Live mode, or when a new search is performed.
If no matching clips are found, a message notifies the operator.
the requested ranking.

Adding the Search Results to the Current Playlist

It is possible to directly add all search results (clips only) to the current playlist.
Press ENTER on the selected clip to insert only that one.
Press SHIFT+ENTER to insert all clips to the end of the current playlist.
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11. Playlist Management

11.1 General Information

Playlist Creation

Playlists can be created on the server
• via the LSM Remote Panel and/or the Multicam user interface. The playlists are using
specific banks on each page that can be accessed directly without requiring a dedicated creation step (please refer to section 11.4 ‘Selecting and Loading Playlists').
• by means of the Playlist Panel application in IPDirector
• via external protocols..

Limitation on Playlist and Timeline Elements

A playlist can include up to 1000 elements.
Up to 16000 playlist elements can be saved on a server.
The temporary playlist elements, available for undo and redo actions, are stored on the server and are purged each time the Multicam application is closed.

Playlist Location

All playlists created are automatically stored on the banks dedicated to playlists and timelines on the server, i.e. the bank 10 of each page.
Playlists on page 10 are not available from the EVS Remote Panel. These playlists are reserved for external protocols (Odetics, Louth VDCP, EVS AVSP).

Refreshing the Playlist Information

Playlist information is not permanently refreshed on the network. The playlist information for a remote playlist bank is only transferred when entering that bank. If you are already connected to a remote playlist bank, you need to press SHIFT+F10 again to refresh the playlist information for this bank.
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11.2 Playlist Modes on the Remote Panel

11.2.1 Introduction

Two modes are available on the Remote Panel to access and manipulate the playlists: The Playlist Edit mode and the Playlist Playout mode:
• The Playlist Edit mode is used to modify the playlist.
• The Playlist Playout mode is used to roll the playlist on air.
Editing the playlist in Playlist Playout mode is not possible.

11.2.2 Accessing the Playlist Edit Mode

Access
When you load a playlist pressing the PLST key on the Remote Panel, you directly enter the Playlist Edit mode. The first frame of the element highlighted in the playlist appears on the PGM. At the start, full control will be on the PGM side; scrolling through the playlist can be done here.
From the Playlist Playout mode, you need to press the EDIT function (D button) or move the jog dial to return to the Playlist Edition mode from where you can edit the playlist.
Overview
The main menu in the Playlist Edit mode available on the Remote Panel display is the following:
A secondary menu is also available when you select MENU from the main menu in the Playlist Edit mode. All commands are not always available in the secondary menu:
In Playlist Edit mode, the duration displayed in the top right corner of the LCD screen is the playlist total duration, from the beginning to the end
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For more details on the main and secondary menus of the Playlist Edit mode, refer to the section 11.9 ‘Overview of Editing Functions in Playlist Edit Mode’, on page 101.
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