EVS XT3 User Manual Version 11.00

Configuration Manual

Version 11.00

Production & Playout Server

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EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A.– Copyright © 2011-2012. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

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

Improvement Requests

Your comments will help us improve the quality of the user documentation. Do not
hesitate to send improvement requests, or report any error or inaccuracy on this user
manual by e-mail to [e-mail].

Regional Contacts

The address and phone number of the EVS headquarters are usually mentioned in the
Help > About menu in the user interface.

You will find the full list of addresses and phone numbers of local offices either at the end
of this user manual (for manuals on hardware products) or at the following page on the
EVS website: http://www.evs.tv/contacts.

User Manuals on EVS Website

The latest version of the user manual, if any, and other user manuals on EVS products
can be found on the EVS download center, on the following webpage:

http://www.evs.tv/downloadcenter.

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers 1

1.2. Introduction to the Manual 3

1.3. Starting the EVS Server 4

1.4. Accessing the Web-Based Interface 4

2. MULTICAM SETUP 6

2.1. Overview of User Interfaces 6

2.1.1. Overview on the Setup Areas 6

2.1.2. Navigability and Commands 9

2.2. Configuration Lines 11

2.2.1. Chapter Contents 11

2.2.2. Launching a Configuration 12

2.2.3. Editing a Configuration 13

2.2.4. Renaming Configuration Lines 14

2.2.5. Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines 14

2.2.6. Changing the Position of Configuration Lines 18

2.2.7. Copying, Pasting and Deleting Configuration Lines 19

2.3. Server Parameters 21

2.3.1. Chapter Contents 21

2.3.2. Assigning a Server Facility Name 21

2.3.3. Activating and Deactivating the Password Protection 22

2.3.4. Setting the Server LAN PC Address 24

2.3.5. Setting the Server Date and Time 25

2.3.6. Setting the Default Output To VGA/Video 26

2.3.7. Configuring Server Raids 27

2.4. Licenses and Maintenance 29

2.4.1. Overview on Options Codes Management 29

2.4.2. Options Codes Management Window 30

2.4.3. Entering and Removing License Codes 32

2.5. Server Maintenance 34

2.5.1. Chapter Contents 34

2.5.2. Rebooting the EVS Server 34

2.5.3. Hardware Check 34

2.5.4. Clearing Video Disks 38

2.5.5. Calibrating a Touch Screen 38

2.5.6. Importing and Exporting Keyword Files 38

2.5.7. Exporting Log Files 39

3. MULTICAM CONFIGURATION 40

3.1. Overview on User Interfaces 40

3.1.1. Introduction 40

3.1.2. Overview on the Multicam Configuration Window 42

3.1.3. Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window
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3.1.4. Overview on the Setup Menus in the Remote Panel 48

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3.1.5. Navigating and Editing in the Setup Menus of the Remote Panel

3.2. Server Tab 51

3.2.1. Overview 51

3.2.2. Video and Reference 52

3.2.3. Phase Definition Settings 62

3.2.4. Interpolation Settings 64

3.2.5. PC LAN Settings 65

3.3. Channels Tab 67

3.3.1. Overview 67

3.3.2. Channels 69

3.3.3. Supported Configurations 87

3.3.4. Audio 111

3.3.5. Timecode and Data Insertion 128

3.4. Network Tab 136

3.4.1. Overview 136

3.4.2. SDTI Settings 137

3.4.3. Gigabit Ethernet Settings 140

3.5. Monitoring Tab 142

3.5.1. Overview 142

3.5.2. Multiviewer Settings 143

3.5.3. OSD Settings 146

3.5.4. Downconverted Outputs Settings 148

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3.6. Protocol Tab 151

3.6.1. Overview 151

3.6.2. RS422 Protocols Settings 152

3.6.3. EditRec 153

3.6.4. Sony BVW Settings 162

3.6.5. RS422VarID Settings 163

3.7. GPI Tab 167

3.7.1. Overview 167

3.7.2. GPI Settings 168

3.7.3. Tally Settings 172

3.8. Operations Tab 174

3.8.1. Overview 174

3.8.2. OSD Settings 180

3.8.3. Audio Meters OSD Settings 181

3.8.4. Clips Settings 182

3.8.5. Playlist Settings 188

3.8.6. Timeline Settings 194

3.8.7. Protection Settings 195

3.8.8. Keywords Settings 197

3.8.9. Push Settings 199

3.8.10. Audio Settings 202

3.8.11. EVS Controller Settings 204

3.8.12. Cam Mapping Settings 209

3.8.13. Hypermotion Management 211

3.8.14. Hypermotion Controller Settings 212

3.8.15. Special Effects Settings 215

GLOSSARY 219

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1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers

New Configuration Module

The Multicam Setup application is used for configuration and maintenance operations on
EVS video servers. It is also used to select which application to run, since EVS disk
recorders have the ability to run various dedicated applications (Video Server, Slow
Motion, …).

With the release of Multicam 11, a new configuration module has been implemented
aiming at simplifying and clarifying the EVS server management and configuration tasks.

The new configuration module has been developed along the lines presented in this
section.

Consolidation into a Single User Interface

The server can now be fully configured from a single user interface.

The user interface includes:

• a setup section presented on one page with two main areas which give access to the

configuration lines and the most used maintenance commands:

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• a configuration section for each configuration line. It is presented in seven tabs which

easily give access to all configuration parameters:

Simplification of the User Interface

The user interface has been simplified thanks to:

• the separation of basic and advanced parameters

The most commonly used parameters are displayed in a basic mode while more
specific parameters are hidden, and can be displayed when you toggle to the
advanced mode.

• the filtering of the parameters displayed

The parameters are only displayed when they are applicable to the chassis type, the
video standard and option codes.

Parameter Changes While Server is Running

Changes to most parameters can now be performed and will be taken into account while
the server is running.

Clarification of Audio Configurations

The audio configurations are more open and more easily configurable as it is now possible
to:

• modify the audio parameters while the server is running

• configure individual outputs for Embedded, Digital and Analog audio.

• configure audio monitoring settings directly from the Remote Control panel.

Configuration Available from Server, Web and Remote
Panel

You can configure the EVS server using one of the three available tools:

• The server-based application (VGA) features all settings and commands for the setup

and configuration.

• The newly designed web-based interface is equivalent to the server-based application

and enables engineers to configure the EVS server remotely.

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• The Remote Control panel now includes:

◦ a technical setup menu that gives access to the most commonly used technical

settings.

◦ an operational setup menu that only provides operational settings.

The following table gives an overview on the features available in each user interface:

Setup Window Configuration Window

EVS Server Configuration

Technical

Settings

Server-Based
Application

web-based
interface

Remote Panel No Yes

(except some Tools

Yes Yes

Yes

commands)

(Technical Setup

(tabs 1-6)

Yes

(tabs 1-6)

F0)

1.2. Introduction to the Manual

Merging of Former Manuals

The XT3 server Configuration manual is the successor of the former Software Technical
Reference manual and Multicam Configuration manual.

Both manuals have been merged into a single manual due to the in-depth reorganization of
the software modules that allow configuring the EVS video servers. The Configuration
manual is server-related.

Operational

Settings

Yes

(tab 7)

Yes

(tab 7)

Yes

(Setup Menu

SHIFT+D)

Note

This version of the XT3 Configuration manual has been completed compared to
the version issued with the Multicam 11.00 release.

Documented User Interfaces

The Server Configuration manual deals with all user interfaces used to configure
Multicam: server-based application, web-based interface, and LSM Remote Panel.

• On the one hand, the information on navigability and editing commands, specific to the

user interface, is described in clearly separated sections.

• On the other hand, the reference information on and the description of configuration

parameters are described in common sections valid for all user interfaces. A clear
overview shows whether and where the parameters are available in each user
interface.

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Configuration Manual Structure

The Server Configuration manual is organized in two sections:

• A section dedicated to the Multicam Setup window that mainly features:

◦ the configurations lines and their management
◦ the functions related to server administration and maintenance.

• A section dedicated to the Multicam Configuration window, organized in seven tabs,

which describes all server configuration parameters that can be defined for each
configuration line. The section includes:
◦ the parameter description itself
◦ other server-related information needed for the configuration

1.3. Starting the EVS Server

Introduction

When switching on the EVS server, the first step is the PC boot sequence, followed by
the boot of the video I/O boards, and finally the Multicam Setup application is started.

When Starting the EVS Server for the First Time

Before you first use your EVS server, you need to perform the following tasks:

• Define the configuration lines your EVS server should run.

For more information, see section "Configuration Lines" on page 11.

• Define the configuration parameters for each configuration line you will need.

In this step, you will define, among others, the channel configuration for the selected
configuration line, as well as audio and video parameters for the EVS server.
For more information, see the section See "Multicam Configuration" on page 40.

When Starting the EVS Server After Initial Configuration

After the initial configuration, you will select a configuration line and press ENTER to run
the server in this configuration. See also the section See "Launching a Configuration" on
page 12. As soon as the EVS server is launched in a configuration, it starts the loop
recording process.

1.4. Accessing the Web-Based Interface

Prerequisite

When the EVS server is started, you can access the web-based interface of the Multicam
Setup application for that EVS server from any machine (PC or server) that is on the same
network range as the EVS server. You can use any browser to open the web-based
interface.

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Procedure

To be able to open the web-based interface in a browser, you need to know the IP address
of the PC LAN of the EVS server. For more information, see section "Setting the Server
LAN PC Address" on page 24.

In your browser, enter the following URL: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/cfgweb/ where the
crosses correspond to the PC LAN IP address of the EVS server you want to access.

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2. Multicam Setup

2.1. Overview of User Interfaces

2.1.1. Overview on the Setup Areas

General Description

The Multicam Setup window is the window that opens first when the Multicam Setup
application is launched. It is displayed when the EVS server is started but does not run a
given configuration yet.

The Multicam Setup window allows users to:

• view and manage the various configuration lines.

• perform some administration and maintenance tasks on the EVS server.

• view summary information on the EVS server and the selected configuration line.

This is available in both server-based and web-based Multicam Setup applications.

Both user interfaces include the same features, except that the Tools menu offers fewer
commands in the web-based user interface.

User Interfaces

The Multicam Setup window contains six areas highlighted and described below.

These areas contain similar information in both web-based and server-based applications:

The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the server-based
application:

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The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the web-based
interface:

Description of the Areas

The table below describes the various parts of Multicam Setup window:

# Name of area Description

1. Title bar The title bar displays the following information:

• Multicam version

• server facility name (if any)

• chassis type

• server serial number

2. Configuration Lines This area shows all configurations the EVS server can
run:

• 16 configurations lines are available on an EVS
server. A default configuration is defined behind all
configuration lines, even if no name is assigned to
the configuration line.

• Each configuration line contains all configuration
parameters, which allow a very flexible
configuration of the EVS server.

For more information, see section "Configuration Lines"
on page 11.

3. Tools This area provides the main commands for server
administration and maintenance.
For more information, click the Tools command below
to go to the dedicated sections in the Multicam Setup
chapter:

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# Name of area Description

• Import/export configuration lines

• Assign server facility name

• Import/export keyword files

• Export log files

• Options code management

• Hardware check

• Raid Configuration

• Set LAN PC address

• Set date and time

• Clear video disks

• Touch screen calibration

• Default to VGA

• Reboot

• Enable password for technical settings

4. Configuration

Summary

This area shows a summary of the server parameters
for the configuration line selected in the Configuration
Lines area.
The summary displays the following information:

1. codec type - bitrate - video standard

2. based config - INs/OUTs - No. audios

3. SDTI No. - server name - server type

5. Task bar The Taks bar (Server-based application) displays
commands for the main actions in the window.
For more information, See "Navigability and
Commands" on page 9.

5'. Status bar The Status bar (web-based interface) displays:

• the Multicam Setup application status

• the date and time of the last refresh

• the Refresh button

6. Server Information This area displays the following information on the EVS
server:

• genlock status (OK or bad)

• timecode and timecode status (OK or bad)

• IP address of the LAN PC

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2.1.2. Navigability and Commands

In the Server-Based Application

General Navigability

The following table presents the general commands to navigate in the Multicam Setup
window:

Command description Command key

Moving the cursor to the first item of the Tools menu F9

Moving the cursor to the first configuration line ESC

Moving down in the list of editable items
(configuration lines and Tools commands)

Moving up in the list of editable items SHIFT+TAB

Displaying a Help window that gives a summary of
the commands

TAB

F1

Configuration Lines

In the Configuration Lines area, a configuration line is highlighted when it is selected.

The main commands for configuration line management are presented below:

Command description Command key

Moving up in the list of configuration lines UP ARROW

Moving down in the list of configuration lines DOWN ARROW

Starting the server with a given configuration line ENTER on selected line.

Entering the Configuration window to edit the settings
related to a selected line

F8

Renaming a configuration line CTRL + F1

Deleting a configuration line CTRL + DELETE

See "Configuration Lines" on page 11 for more commands on configuration lines.

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Tools Menu

Command description Command key

Selecting a tool command Pressing the shortcut key

Calling a tool command ENTER on the selected

In the Web-Based Interface

Note

To be sure that changes have been taken into account in the web-based

interface, refresh regularly the page by clicking the Refresh button in the
status bar.

(between brackets in the
command name)

command

Configuration Lines

Command description Command icon

Renaming the configuration line

Entering the Configuration window to edit the settings related the
configuration line

Deleting the configuration line

Starting the server with the corresponding configuration line

Tools Menu

To call a Tools command, simply click on the command in the Tools menu. This will open
the corresponding window.

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2.2. Configuration Lines

2.2.1. Chapter Contents

The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the feature
described is available from the web-based interface and/or from the server-based
interface.

Features Server-Based

"Launching a Configuration" on page 12 Yes Yes

"Editing a Configuration" on page 13 Yes Yes

"Renaming Configuration Lines" on page 14 Yes Yes

"Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines" on page
14
"Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines" on page
14

"Changing the Position of Configuration Lines" on page
18
"Changing the Position of Configuration Lines" on page
18

"Copying, Pasting and Deleting Configuration Lines" on
page 19
"Copying, Pasting and Deleting Configuration Lines" on
page 19

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Web­Based

(one by
one)

(indirectly)

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2.2.2. Launching a Configuration

Introduction

When the EVS server has initialized, the Multicam Setup window stays open, by default,
until the operator selects the requested configuration line and launches it.

How to Manually Launch a Configuration

In the Server-Based Application

To start a configuration in the server-based application, proceed as follows:

1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in
the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted.

2. Press ENTER to run the configuration line on the EVS server.

In the Web-Based Interface

To start a configuration in the web-based interface, click the Launch icon next to the
configuration line you want to launch.

Automatic Launch

From the server-based application, it is possible to set the server so that the last used
configuration line is automatically launched when the Multicam Setup window has stayed
open for five seconds.

To activate the automatic launch, press F7 on the requested configuration line in the
Multicam Setup menu before launching this configuration. This configuration line is now
highlighted in black (no longer in green) to indicate the automatic launch is active. The last
used configuration line will then be launched automatically after a five seconds' delay the
next time the EVS server will be restarted.

If you want to change the configuration line to be launched, you need to rapidly hit a key on
the keyboard connected to the EVS server within five seconds after the Multicam Setup
window has been displayed. Then, the Multicam Setup window will stay open and let you
select another configuration.

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2.2.3. Editing a Configuration

How to Edit a Configuration

Introduction

When the operator hits a key on the keyboard connected to the EVS server (within five
seconds if the automatic launch of a configuration is active), the Multicam Setup window
stays open, and the operator can select and enter the selected configuration to edit it.

16 configurations lines are available on an EVS server. A default configuration is defined
behind all configuration lines, even if no name is assigned to the configuration line.

Each configuration line contains all configuration parameters, which allow a very flexible
configuration of the EVS server.

In the Server-Based Application

To edit a configuration line in the server-based application, proceed as follows:

1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in
the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted.

2. Press F8.
The Configuration window opens. See the section See "Multicam Configuration" on
page 40 to edit the configuration parameters.

3. When the configuration is defined for a given line, press ALT+A in the Configuration
window to validate the changes

4. Press ESC to come back to the Setup window.

In the Web-Based Interface

To edit a configuration line in the web-based interface, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Edit icon for the configuration line you want to configure.
The Configuration window opens. Refer to the section See "Multicam Configuration"

on page 40 to edit the configuration parameters.

2. When the configuration is defined for the given line, click Apply to validate, and then
Quit to come back to the Setup window.

Invalid Configuration

Invalid configuration lines are easily detected in the server-based application:

• When a configuration line becomes invalid, a red exclamation mark <!> is displayed
next to the configuration line in both server-based and web-based interfaces.

• When the operator presses F8 to edit the configuration line in the server-based
application, a popup window indicates the line is invalid. When the operator
acknowledges the message, the pages including the invalid parameters are displayed
with the invalid parameters selected.

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2.2.4. Renaming Configuration Lines

Introduction

When the EVS server is delivered, default names are assigned to the configuration lines.
You can change them as explained below.

In the Server-Based Application

To rename the configuration line in the server-based application, proceed as follows:

1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in
the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted.

2. Press CTRL+F1.
The line if highlighted in pink and the cursor blinks on the first character.

3. Type the new name for the configuration line taking the following into account:
◦ The space bar allows you to delete the selected character.
◦ The LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW keys allow you to move the cursor

position on the line.

4. Press ENTER to validate the new name.

The new name is assigned to the configuration line and reflected in all user interfaces.

In the Web-Based Interface

To rename the configuration line in the web-based interface, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Rename button next to the configuration line you want to rename.

2. In the Rename dialog box, type the new configuration name.

3. Click OK.

The new name is assigned to the configuration line and reflected in all user interfaces.

2.2.5. Exporting and Importing Configuration Lines

How to Export Configuration Lines

In the Server-Based Application

Note

In the server-based application, the configuration lines are exported onto a USB
key. For this reason, you first need to insert a USB key on the USB port located
on the front panel of the EVS server.

To export configuration lines from an EVS server in the server-based application, proceed
as follows:

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1. In the Multicam Setup window, press P to call the Export Configuration Lines
command. The Export Configuration Lines window opens:
◦ The left pane allows the selection of the configuration lines to be exported
◦ The right pane allows the selection of the location where the export folder will be

created on the USB key.

2. If requested, change the name of the folder the configuration lines will be exported to:
◦ By default, the folder name, displayed in the upper right corner, follows the

pattern: <server facility name_current date> where the date has the YYMMDD
format.

◦ To change the export folder name, type the requested name. You can do this any

time in the procedure.

3. If requested, change the selection of configuration lines selected for export on the left
pane:
◦ By default, all configuration lines are selected for export (orange font).
◦ To deselect a line, use the UP ARROWor DOWN ARROW key to highlight it in

green, and press SPACEBAR. The deselected lines turn white.

4. Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane.

5. If requested, change the location where the export folder will be created:
◦ By default, the export folder is created on the root of the USB key, so <Root> is in

a green font.

◦ To change the folder where the export folder will be created, highlight the

requested folder. The last highlighted folder will be considered as the requested
location.

6. To start the export process, press ENTER.

7. When the selected lines are exported (as a .lin file) on the USB key, a message opens
to confirm the export. Click OKto acknowledge the message.

In the Web-Based Interface

Note

In the web-based interface, it is only possible to export configuration lines one
by one.

To export configuration lines from an EVS server in the web-based interface, proceed as
follows:

1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Export configuration lines in the Tools
menu.
The Export configuration lines window opens:

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2. Click Export next to the configuration line you want to export.

3. In the File Download dialog box, click Save.

4. Select the location where you will save the export configuration file (.lin file) and, if
requested, change the file name.

5. Click Save.

The export file is saved at the requested location.

If you want to export several configuration lines, repeat this operation for all requested
configuration lines.

How to Import Configuration Lines

In the Server-Based Application

Note

In the server-based application, the configuration lines are imported from a USB
key. For this reason, you first need to insert into the EVS server (USB port on
the front panel) the USB key that contains the .lin file to be imported .

Warning

If the EVS server is password-protected, you should deactivate the password
protection. Otherwise, you will only be able to import the operational settings of
the configuration lines selected for import.

1. In the Multicam Setup window, press M to call the Import Configuration Lines
command.
A message informs you that the USB key is being parsed for the detection of folders
containing configuration files (.lin files).

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2. The Import Configuration Lines window opens:
◦ The left pane allows the selection of the folder containing the configuration files to

be imported.

◦ The right pane allows the selection of the configuration lines to be imported onto

the EVS server.

3. On the left pane, use the UP ARROWor DOWN ARROW key to highlight the folder
that contains the configuration file you want to import.
When the folder is selected, the right pane shows:
◦ in orange the configuration lines that will be imported to the server.

The lines are imported onto the same position and with the same name as in the
export file.

◦ in white the configuration lines that will remain unchanged on the EVS server (no

import).

4. Press TAB to shift the focus to the right pane.

5. If requested, deselect lines you do not want to import:
◦ By default, all configuration lines present in the .lin file will be imported onto the

EVS server.

◦ To deselect a line, use the UP ARROWor DOWN ARROW key to highlight it in

green, and press SPACEBAR. The deselected lines turn light grey.

6. Press ENTER to validate the selection of configuration lines to import.
A warning message informs you about which configuration lines will be imported, and
tells the next screen will allow you to select which settings to replace.

7. Select 'Yes' using the RIGHT ARROW, and press ENTER.

8. In the Select settings to replace window, select the type of settings you want to import
for the selected configuration lines:
a. Press SPACEBAR to select or deselect a settings type.
b. Press TAB to move to the next settings type.
c. Repeat these steps for all settings types you want to import.

9. Press ENTER to start the import process.

In the Web-Based Interface

Note

In the web-based interface, it is only possible to import configuration lines one
by one.

To import configuration lines onto an EVS server in the web-based interface, proceed as
follows:

1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Import configuration lines in the Tools menu.

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The Import configuration line window opens.

2. Click Select next to the top field and select the configuration file you want to import.

3. Tick the configuration line to be replaced on the EVS server.

4. Click Import.

The configuration line is imported with its original name onto the selected configuration
line on the EVS server.

2.2.6. Changing the Position of Configuration Lines

In the Server-Based Application

To move a configuration line up in the list in the server-based application, proceed as
follows:

1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in
the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted.

2. Do one of the following:
◦ To move the selected line up, press CTRL + UP ARROW.
◦ To move the selected line down, press CTRL + DOWN ARROW.

In the Web-Based Interface

The feature to move configuration lines up and down in the list of configuration lines is not
available as such in the web-based interface.

You can however use the import and export feature to change the position of lines in the
list of configuration lines.

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2.2.7. Copying, Pasting and Deleting Configuration Lines

How to Copy/Paste Configuration Lines

In the Server-Based Application

Warning

Note that copying a line onto another position will erase the configuration on
the selected position.

To copy and paste a configuration line in the server-based application, proceed as follows:

1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in

the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted.

2. Press CTRL+C to copy the line to the clipboard.

3. With the UP ARROWand DOWN ARROW keys, move to the position where you

want to copy the line.

4. Press CTRL + V to paste the line to the selected position.

5. Press ENTER to confirm that you agree to replace the former configuration line by the

one copied on the selected position.

In the Web-Based Interface

The feature to copy and paste configuration lines is not available as such in the web­based interface.

You can however use the import and export feature to change the position of lines in the
list of configuration lines.

How to Delete Configuration Lines

Warning

When you delete a configuration line, the line will automatically be deleted,
without prior warning message.

In the Server-Based Application

To delete a configuration line in the server-based application, proceed as follows:

1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in

the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted.

2. Press CTRL+D to delete the line.

The line is directly deleted.

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In the Web-Based Interface

To delete a configuration line in the web-based interface, click the Delete icon next to
the configuration line you want to delete.

The configuration line is directly deleted.

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2.3. Server Parameters

2.3.1. Chapter Contents

The table below presents the topics of this section and shows whether the described
features are available from the web-based interface and/or from the server-based
interface.

Commands Server-Based

"Assigning a Server Facility Name" on page 21 Yes Yes

"Activating and Deactivating the Password Protection"
on page 22

"Setting the Server LAN PC Address" on page 24 Yes No

"Setting the Server Date and Time" on page 25 Yes No

"Setting the Default Output To VGA/Video" on page 26 Yes No

"Configuring Server Raids" on page 27 Yes No

Yes No

2.3.2. Assigning a Server Facility Name

Introduction

You can assign a facility name to the EVS server. It allows the identification of the EVS
server with a dedicated name, besides the server's serial number. This name is
independent from any configuration.

The server facility name differs from the server net name, which can vary from a
configuration to the other as it is defined in the configuration parameters.

The server facility name is displayed in the title bar of the Multicam setup and
configuration windows, as well as on the OSD (on-screen display).

Web­Based

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In the Server-Based Application

To assign a server facility name in the server-based application, proceed as follows:

1. In the Multicam Setup window, press F to call the Assign server facility name

command. A dialog box opens:

2. Type the server facility name and press ENTER.

The facility name is directly assigned and displayed in the Title bar, as well as on the
OSD.

In the Web-Based Interface

To assign a server facility name in the web-based interface, proceed as follows:

1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Assign server facility name in the Tools

menu. A dialog box opens:

2. Type the server facility name and press OK.

The facility name is directly assigned and displayed in the Title bar, as well as on the
OSD.

2.3.3. Activating and Deactivating the Password Protection

Activating the Password on the EVS Server

Introduction

The administrator can protect the EVS server with a password. This password protection
prevents unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. It does not prevent
from using operational commands.

The password protection can only be activated and deactivated from the server-based
application.

The password protection has the following impact on the various user interfaces:

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• The password is required to apply changes to configuration parameters in the server-

based application and in the web-based interface.

• On the Remote Panel, the Technical Setup menu is not available.

How to Activate a Password on the EVS Server

To activate a password on the EVS server, proceed as follows:

1. In the Multicam Setup window, press W to call the Enable password command. A

warning message opens.

2. Read the warning message carefully. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select 'Yes'

and press ENTER to activate the password protection.

The password protection is directly active in all user interfaces, for all configuration
parameters on all configuration lines.

Enabling Changes to Configuration Parameters

In the Server-Based Application

When the password protection is active, the following message is displayed in red at the
top of each configuration tab in the Multicam Configuration window:

To enable changes in the configuration parameters during the session, you will be
prompted for the password the first time you save changes to configuration parameters in
a session.

In the Web-Based Interface

When the password protection is active, the Multicam Configuration window is
completely dimmed and a closed lock icon is displayed at the top of the window:

To enable changes in configuration parameters during the browser session, proceed as
follows:

1. Click the Lock icon .

2. Enter the password on the dialog box that is displayed.

3. Press OK.

The close lock icon changes to an open lock icon , and the parameters can be
modified and saved for the browser session.

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How to Deactivate the Password on the EVS Server

Once the password protection is active, it can only be deactivated from the server-based
application as follows:

1. In the Multicam Setup window, press W to call the Enable password command.

A message opens to warn you that you are about to remove the password protection:

2. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select 'Yes' and press ENTER

3. Type the password in the dialog box that opens, and press ENTER to validate:

The password protection is directly removed from all user interfaces.

2.3.4. Setting the Server LAN PC Address

Introduction

The MTPC board of an EVS server allows interaction with other EVS hardware on a setup
via the LAN PC address. The port #1 of the MTPC board is used. The communication is
established through telnet or FTP access. XNet Monitor will also use the LAN IP
connection to transfer the monitoring data.

Note

You can only define the settings associated with the LAN PC address from
the server-based application.

Settings

The MTPC board connection settings are described in the table below:

Setting Description

IP Address Specifies the IP address to connect to the port #1 of the MTPC board on

the server. The IP addresses 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are not
allowed.

Subnet Mask Specifies the range of logical addresses within the address space

assigned to the MTPC board connection.

Default
Gateway

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Specifies the IP address of the router on the network that the MTPC
board can use as an access point to external networks.