EVS XT3 User Manual Version 11.02

OperatiOn ManUaL

Version 11.02 - July 2013

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OPERATION MANUAL Multicam LSM 11.02

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS II

WHAT'S NEW? VII

1. OVERVIEW 1

2. WORKING INTERFACES 2

2.1. Overview 2

2.2. Remote Panel Controls 4

2.2.1. General Layout 4

2.2.2. LED Colors 6

2.2.3. Function Keys & Small Keys 7

2.2.4. Soft Keys andLCD Display 8

2.2.5. Jog Dial 9

2.2.6. Lever 9

2.2.7. Keyboard Locking 10

2.3. Remote Panel Operations 11

2.3.1. Main Menu 11

2.3.2. Function of the Small Keys 13

2.3.3. Function of the Operational Block 1 Keys 13

2.3.4. Function of the Operational Block 2 Keys 16

2.3.5. Rebooting the System from the Remote Panel 19

3. CONTROL MODES 20

3.1. Live, Search or Playback Mode 20

3.2. 1PGM+PRV Mode 21

3.2.1. 1PGM+PRV Mode 21

3.2.2. 1PGM+PRV Primary Menu Controls 22

3.2.3. 1PGM+PRV Secondary Menu Controls 23

3.2.4. Full Control and Lever Control 26

3.3. Multi PGM Mode 26

3.3.1. Multi PGM Overview 26

3.3.2. Multi PGM Primary Menu Controls 27

3.3.3. Multi PGM Secondary Menu Controls 30

3.4. Synchronization Mode (Switch To In) 31

3.5. Preference Mode (PREF) 31

3.6. Controlled and Primary Channels 32

3.7. Secondary Controller 32

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4. CLIP MANAGEMENT 34

4.1. Introduction 34

4.1.1. Clip Structure 34

4.1.2. Clip Numbering Hierarchy 35

4.1.3. Clip Availability on Disks 37

4.2. Clip Functions onthe Remote Panel 37

4.2.1. Remote Panel Interface 37

4.2.2. Remote Panel Functions 38

4.3. Clip Functions onthe VGA 41

4.3.1. VGA Interface - Clip Screen 41

4.3.2. VGA Functions - Clip Screen 43

4.3.3. VGA Interface - VDR Panel 48

4.3.4. VGA Functions - VDR Panel 49

4.4. Operations onClips 51

4.4.1. Creating and Saving Clips 51

4.4.2. Recalling and Playing Back Clips 53

4.4.3. Deleting Clips 57

4.4.4. Copying andMoving Clips 59

4.4.5. Naming a Clip 62

4.4.6. Restriping Clips 63

4.4.7. Searching for Clips by Timecode 65

4.4.8. Shortening a Clip 66

4.4.9. Cancelinga Network Copy 67

4.4.10. Changing the Primary Camera of a Clip 68

5. PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT 69

5.1. Introduction 69

5.2. Selecting Playlists or Timelines 70

5.3. Playlist Functions on the Remote Panel 71

5.3.1. Edit and Playout Modes 71

5.3.2. Functions in Playlist Edit Mode 72

5.3.3. Functions in Playlist Playout Mode 74

5.4. Playlist Functions on the VGA 75

5.4.1. VGA Playlist Screen 75

5.4.2. VGA Playlist Bank Screen 76

5.4.3. Editing Functions in VGA Playlist Screen 77

5.5. Operations onPlaylists 78

5.5.1. Setting and LoadingPlaylists 78

5.5.2. Rolling a Playlist 79

5.5.3. Deleting Playlists 80

5.5.4. Copying Playlists 81

5.5.5. Naming a Playlist or Playlist Element 85

5.5.6. Consolidating a Playlist 86

5.5.7. Generating a Continuous TC in a Playlist 87

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5.6. Operations onClips in Playlists 88

5.6.1. Adding Clips in a Playlist 88

5.6.2. Deleting andMoving Playlist Elements 92

5.6.3. Browsing Within a Playlist 93

5.6.4. Changing the Camera Angle of a Playlist Element 94

5.6.5. Adding Cuts in Playlist Elements 94

5.6.6. Trimming Clips into a Playlist 95

5.6.7. Sortingthe Playlist Elements by TC IN 96

5.7. Transition and Audio Operations 97

5.7.1. Overview on Transition Effects 97

5.7.2. Adding Transition Effects in a Playlist 100

5.7.3. Using the Replace Function 101

5.7.4. Swapping Audio Tracks 105

5.7.5. Adding an Auxiliary Audio Clip 108

5.7.6. Using the Split Audio Mode 109

5.7.7. Extendinga Transition in Split Audio 112

5.7.8. V Base Editing in Split Audio 115

5.7.9. A Base Editing in Split Audio 117

6. TIMELINE MANAGEMENT 121

6.1. Introduction 121

6.2. Timeline Mode 122

6.2.1. Overview of the TimelineMode 122

6.2.2. Functions in Timeline Mode 123

6.2.3. Display in Timeline Mode 125

6.3. Managing Timelines 127

6.3.1. Creating Timelines 127

6.3.2. Copying Timelines 129

6.4. Editing Timelines 130

6.4.1. Overview of Editing Features 130

6.4.2. Adding Clips to a Timeline 132

6.4.3. Adding Cuts in Timeline Elements 132

6.4.4. Inserting Material into a Timeline 134

6.4.5. Deleting Part of a Timeline 138

6.4.6. Extendinga Timeline Element 139

6.4.7. Changing the Speed of a Timeline Element 142

6.4.8. Adding Transition Effects in a Timeline 144

6.5. Playing Out Timelines 146

7. KEYWORD MANAGEMENT 148

7.1. Overview 148

7.2. Managing KeywordFiles 150

7.3. Assigning Keywords 153

7.4. Clearing Keywords 156

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7.5. Editing the Rankingof a Clip 156

7.6. Naming a Clip Using the Keywords 157

7.7. Searching the Database Using the Keywords 157

8. OPERATION ON XNET NETWORK 165

8.1. Overview 165

8.2. Selecting a Network Server 165

8.3. Recalling and Playing Back a Remote Clip 168

8.4. Naming a Remote Clip 169

8.5. Modifying IN andOUT Points of a Remote Clip 169

8.6. Inserting Remote Clips into a Playlist 170

8.7. Rolling a Playlist with Remote Clips 170

8.8. Creating Local Clips with Remote Record Trains 171

8.9. Working with Mapped Network Cameras 172

8.10. Disconnecting from XNet 172

9. ADVANCED CONTROL MODES 173

9.1. Paint Mode 173

9.1.1. Introduction 173

9.1.2. Monitor Display 174

9.1.3. Function Description 175

9.2. Target Mode 178

9.2.1. Introduction 178

9.2.2. Monitor Display 179

9.2.3. Tracking Object Creation 180

9.2.4. Highlighting Video Material 181

9.2.5. Managing Keyframes 182

9.2.6. Managing the Zoom Option 182

9.3. Offside Line Mode 183

9.3.1. Introduction 183

9.3.2. Accessing the Offside Line Mode 184

9.3.3. Commands Description 185

9.3.4. Marking an Offside Line 186

9.3.5. Editing an Offside Line 187

9.3.6. Playing the Sequence 187

9.4. Split Screen Mode 188

9.4.1. Introduction 188

9.4.2. Using Vertical Split 188

9.4.3. Using Horizontal Split 190

9.4.4. Using Mixed Split 192

9.5. Hypermotion Mode 192

9.5.1. Introduction 192

9.5.2. Commands Description 193

9.5.3. Controlling the Hypermotion Camerafrom the Remote 196

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9.5.4. Managing the Memory Blocks 198

9.5.5. Specific Camera Features 202

9.6. Video Delay 208

9.7. Sony, XtenDD35, Odetics & VDCP Protocols 209

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What's New?

In the Operational manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight
information on new and updated features.

The changes linked to the new advancedtimelineediting features in version 11.02 are
listed below:

• See section "Overview of the Timeline Mode" on page 122

• See section "Functions in TimelineMode" on page 123

• See section "Creating Timelines" on page127

• See section "Overview of Editing Features" on page 130

• See section "Inserting Material into a Timeline" on page 134

• See section "Changing the Speed of a Timeline Element" on page142

• See section "Adding Transition Effects in a Timeline" on page 144
The whole chapter"Timeline Management" has been fully restructured due to the

introduction of new timeline features.
The whole operational manual has been restructured, and some topics have been

reviewed in respect of their structure or content. Such changes arehowever not related to
new features, and thereforenot highlighted with the New logo.

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1. Overview

The aim of this manual is to familiarize the operatorwith the Multicam software for EVS
High Definition andStandardDefinition 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 (90playlists can be defined) with videoand audio transitions.

The XNet optionnetworks XNet servers andother 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 usingdifferent 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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2. Working Interfaces

2.1. Overview

Several User Interfaces

The EVS server can be operated from several user interfaces that can work
complementarily:

• VGA interface

• Remote Panel interface

• LSM.Connect application

Initial Configuration

Warning

Beforeyou start using Multicam with the LSM Remote Panel, you need to
ensure that the parameters are properly set for the configuration line you want to
run.
If clips are stored with certainparameters and the operator wishes to change the
parameter values afterwards, those clips and playlists will not change. It is thus
important to set the requested parameters first.

The Multicam Setup and Configuration modules of the VGA interface are used for
configurationand maintenance operations. A web-based user interface for distant
configurationis also available. A Technical and Operational Setup menus are also
available from the Remote Panel to configure the most important Multicam parameters.

The Multicam Setup window is used to select the configuration you want to run Multicam
with, since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various configurations.

The Multicam Configuration window and included tabs allow users to define the channel
configurationassociated to a configurationline, audio and video parameters, andall
operational parameters.

You will find detailed information on Multicam configuration from the VGA and from the
Remote Panels in the EVS Server Configurationmanuals.

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VGA Interface

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 Setupwindow andwait for the operator's next command.

When Multicam is started in the selected configuration, the operational windows allow
users to perform simple actions.

The Operational windows include the Keywordwindow, the Search Clip window, the Clip
window, and the Playlist/Timeline window. They are described in this manual, as well as
the possible actions from these windows.

Remote Panel Interface

The Remote Panel keys and main menuare describedin the following sections:

• See section "Remote Panel Controls" on page 4

• See section "Remote Panel Operations" on page 11

LSM Connect Application

The LSM Connect application is the Remote Panel companion. It allows users to quickly
edit clip metadata, and manage playlists. See the LSM Connect quick start guide for more
information on this application.

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2.2. Remote Panel Controls

2.2.1. General Layout

The following diagram shows the Remote Panel alongwith a brief description of each
area.

Note

The operational buttons have primary and secondary functions and are divided
into upper and lower sections. By pressing the SHIFT button, you gain access
to the secondary functions.

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Ref. Command Function

1. F-keys & small

Multi-purpose keys

buttons

2. Soft keys With LCD display, allows the operator to enter the
Multicam MENU system

3. Lever Initiates slow motionand 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 management to insert clips into a playlist

IN Sets Mark IN at the current position

GOTOIN Goes to the defined Mark IN

OUT Sets Mark OUT at the current position

GOTOOUT Goes to the defined Mark OUT

TAKE In PGM+PRV mode, pressing this button swaps

cameras onPGM andPRV monitors
In Multi-PGM mode, pressing this button toggles
between CAM selection andPGM selection modes.
In 2 PGM mode, whenboth PGMs are selected on the
Remote Panel, pressing this button swaps the content
loaded on PGM1 with the oneloadedon PGM2and vice­versa.
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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Ref. Command Function

6. Operational Block 2

PLAY Initiates playback

NETWORK Enters the XNet menu(connects to other servers on the

network).

LAST CUE Re-cues EVS serverto previous cue point

GOTOTC Allows timecode entry, with «F» keys

FAST JOG Used with jog dial for rapid, manual re-cue. This mode is

automatically reset after PLAY/LIVE commands.

MARK Used to enter re-usablecue points (256cycling cues).

RECORD Initiates “E2E” mode

RETURN Inside a clip, allows the operator to returnto the same

picture inside the recordtrain, 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

2.2.2. LED Colors

A selected key lights red.
When a key lights green, it means a valuein relation with this key exists.
For example: F1 to F0 keys:

• A green light means a clip has been stored in relation with the key.

• A green flashing light means a clip is being created.

• A red light means the clip associated to the key is playingor is ready to play.

• A red flashing light means a clip is being deleted (in network mode).

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2.2.3. Function Keys & Small Keys

Key Function

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 that clears clips or playlists, and clears IN and
OUT points.

Appends clips at the end of the current playlist and validates other options
andmessages.

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2.2.4. Soft Keys and LCD Display

The soft keys have primary and secondary functions andare 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.

• To access the secondary menu, press MENU from the remote controller. This menu
is used to define settings that do not require regular changes, without havingto 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.

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2.2.5. Jog Dial

The jog dial allows the operatorto pass into Search mode andthus 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 35frames.
When using the Fast mode, this numberis multiplied by a factor defined in the Setup
menu.

Note

The jog dial is also used to:

• Set parameters in the Setup menu.

• Browse inside the clip database, the cue points or the current playlist. Refer
to the explanation of the Browsefunction for more details.

The jog dial is active at all times when the system is in Play andRecordmodes.

2.2.6. Lever

The lever is used to start a play or to modify the slow motion speed. Its run can be of two
different types depending on the lever mode. In standard mode, the lever run goes from 0
up to 100%.

Different ranges are availableto 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 on the remote controller.

Note

When SD SUPER MOTION material is loaded on the primary channel, the lever
range has a larger, flat step at 33%.
In HD SUPER MOTION mode, the step is at 33% or 50% depending on the
camera.

The lever is also used to adjust speed, effect type, and duration in Playlist Edit mode.

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2.2.7. 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.

How to Lock a Remote Panel

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 ENTER to confirm the locking of the remote.When a remote is locked:

◦ The CLEAR and MENU keys, used for unlocking, areflashinggreen.
◦ All other keys arecontinuously lighting red.
◦ The jog brake is activated.
◦ 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

How to Unlock a Remote Panel

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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2.3. Remote Panel Operations

2.3.1. Main Menu

Introduction

After the boot sequence of the Multicam system, the LCD screen of the Remote Panel
will display the Main menu:

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The Main menuhas 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 first Remote Panel, the B key will display 2
PGM. If 3 channels are available, the B key will display 3 PGM.

Returning 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.

Function Keys in the Main Menu

Select the correspondingFunction 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

Remote Panels. Depending on the number of play channels
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

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Function Key Use

F2: 2 Remotes Two Remote Panels areused 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 1stremote and 1 play channel for the
second remote.
In this configuration, the 1stremote can select PGM+PRV or
3PGM modeand can manage video transitions. The 2

nd

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 informationto this action. "Deleting Clips" on page 57.
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 clearall clips including the protected ones, you
need to use Clear Video Disks rather than Clearall clips.

F8: Stop Record Stops the record. The REC key will go off andthe F8 function

key is now used to restart the record.

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 anotherserveron the
network, the clips from that serverwill be added to your current
playlist.
Make sure that the playlist you have selected is an empty one.
This function will appendthe clips at the end of an existing
playlist.

F0: Technical

Gives access to the technical setup menu.

setup

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Warning

In orderto guarantee the validity of data and clips previously saved, it is advised
to properly exit the application by pressing ALT+Q and ENTER from the
keyboard, or F6 and then ENTER from the Remote Panel. Do not turnoff the
system while the application is running.

2.3.2. Function of the Small Keys

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 usedas an ESCAPE key to cancel some options and messages.

CLEAR

This function clears the IN / OUT/ playlist / CLIPS / CUE points.

Note

• To clearone CUE point, recall the desired cue point and press
CLEAR+MARK key.

• To clearall cues: when current picture is not a CUE point, press
CLEAR+MARK key. A messageappears to confirm the command.

ENTER

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

2.3.3. Function of the Operational Block 1 Keys

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 cabledfrom the HD/SD “clean” output of PGM1 to the Loop In connector.

The loopis performed on the audio andvideo 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 audiois also looped, whatever the value defined for the
Internal Loop parameter.

To leave the loop mode, you need to press SHIFT+LOOP again.

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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 characters out, they have to start the Multicam
application with the followingparameter : /LOOP_SDI_MON.

This is very useful to “consolidate” effects and edits, or adding live sound or music or
voice to previously recordedmaterial 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”.

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.

Insert

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

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 turningthe jog dial.

When a cue point exists for the current picture on the primary channel (theCUE button
lights red), pressing the BROWSE key allows the operator to browse through all existing
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.

Goto IN

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

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IN

This function defines the IN point of a clip. The key will light differently dependingon 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 (greenor red) key In Split Audio mode, this key can be flashing green or
flashing red. "Using the Split Audio Mode" on page 109for 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 operationis confirmed using the CAM D key.

Goto OUT

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

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, andre-mark the IN or OUT point(s) as required.

Warning

When IN/OUT points are set and a clip is saved, the system automatically
write-protects a user definable length of material before andafter the IN/OUT
points respectively. These are referredto as the guardbands. Their duration can
be set with the Default clip duration parameter in the Operational Setupmenu
(p.2.2 F2) as required.

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Lever

This function is used to perform slow motionfrom 0 to 100% and to playback material from
100to + 100% or from 200 to + 200% when Secondary Lever range is selected. The lever
has a continuous, linearrange, except when Super Motion material is loaded on the
primary channel. In this case, there is a “flat step”at 33% (SD SuperMotion) or 50% (HD
Super Motion) to help the operator locating easily the ideal playback speed.

Warning

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 appearstaggered.
These ideal speeds can also be called directly by pressing the PLAY button
when the current element is SuperMotion. ThePGM speed andVar Max modes
can also beused to facilitate this. See Chapter6 ‘PGM-PRV Mode’ on page26
for a description on these modes.

TAKE

• In PGM+PRV mode, pressing this button swaps cameras on PGM and PRV monitors

• In Multi-PGM mode, pressing this button toggles between 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 the one loaded on PGM2 and vice­versa.

• In Playlist Edit mode, pressing this button inserts the clip loadedon the PRV channel
into current playlist.

2.3.4. Function of the Operational Block 2 Keys

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. "Operation on XNet Network" on
page 165.

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PLAY

This function initiates a forward motion. It can also be usedto start playback of playlists
andclips (refer to PLST command).

When PgmSpd/Var Max is OFF, the default playback speed whenpressing the PLAY key
is 100% for standard pictures, 33% for Super Motion pictures with a TripleSpeed camera
(SD), and 50% for SuperMotion 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.

Goto TC

This function allows you to jumpto a given timecode in the loaded train or clip.

How to Go to a Given Timecode

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

Reset FromDate To Date
Return LTC

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 shouldbe 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 screenof the Remote.
◦ If you enterall 8 digits, Multicam will automatically go to the required timecode.
◦ If you enterless than8 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 andon 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.

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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 onthe 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.

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. Whenrecalling a cue point, the cue number appears in the upperleft
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)

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.

Warning

The jog dial is active at all times when the system is in play & record. The brake
is automatically turned on when startinga playback with the PLAY key or with
the lever, or whenreturning to E2E mode with the RECORD button.

Mark

This function marks up to 256 cues that can be markedwhile recording or playing. The
cues are marked on the LIVE or PLAYBACK program depending on the valueset in the
Setup menu. When the operatorhas marked 256 cues, the next onewill overwrite the
oldest one.

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 beyondthe current IN or OUT point.

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 playingpictures already recorded by the system,
andhas a delay of 3 frames compared to the live source, on all audio and video tracks.

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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).

PRVCTL

This function enables/disables the Preview Control mode.

2.3.5. Rebooting the System from the Remote Panel

«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, andup 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 returnthe user to
the EVS Menu. Here, the software can be selected and entered again without having to
reboot the entire system. When running the followingprocedure, the system will
automatically save all recorded material (record trains, clips, playlists) upon exit.

Hit ALT+Q on the keyboardor press F6 from the mainMenu, 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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3. Control Modes

3.1. Live, Search or Playback Mode

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

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.

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.

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 recordthe incomingsignal on disks.
As soon as the lever is moved, Multicam starts playing back from the current picture. The

playback speedis 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

Note

Each operation on the Remote Panel with the control jog or lever will be
associated to the Search orPlayback mode respectively.

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