EVS XTnano User Manual Version 11.02

OperatiOn Manual

Version 11.02 - July 2013

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OPERATION MANUAL Nano 11.02

Disclaimer

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You will find the full list of addresses andphonenumbers of local offices either at the end of this usermanual (formanuals on hardwareproducts) or at the following pageon the EVS website: http://www.evs.com/contacts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS II

WHAT'S NEW? V

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 12

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 24

3.3. Multi PGM Mode 25

3.3.1. Multi PGM Overview 25

3.3.2. Multi PGM Primary Menu Controls 26

3.3.3. Multi PGM Secondary Menu Controls 28

3.4. Synchronization Mode (Switch To In) 29

3.5. Preference Mode (PREF) 29

3.6. Controlled and Primary Channels 30

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4. CLIP MANAGEMENT 31

4.1. Introduction 31

4.1.1. Clip Structure 31

4.1.2. Clip Numbering Hierarchy 32

4.1.3. Clip Availability on Disks 34

4.2. Clip Functions onthe Remote Panel 34

4.2.1. Remote Panel Interface 34

4.2.2. Remote Panel Functions 35

4.3. Clip Functions onthe VGA 37

4.3.1. VGA Interface - Clip Screen 37

4.3.2. VGA Functions - Clip Screen 39

4.3.3. VGA Interface - VDR Panel 42

4.3.4. VGA Functions - VDR Panel 43

4.4. Operations onClips 45

4.4.1. Creating and Saving Clips 45

4.4.2. Recalling and Playing Back Clips 47

4.4.3. Deleting Clips 51

4.4.4. Copying andMoving Clips 53

4.4.5. Naming a Clip 55

4.4.6. Restriping Clips 55

4.4.7. Shortening a Clip 57

4.4.8. Changing the Primary Camera of a Clip 58

5. PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT 59

5.1. Introduction 59

5.2. Selecting Playlists 60

5.3. Playlist Functions on the Remote Panel 61

5.3.1. Edit and Playout Modes 61

5.3.2. Functions in Playlist Edit Mode 62

5.3.3. Functions in Playlist Playout Mode 64

5.4. Playlist Functions on the VGA 65

5.4.1. VGA Playlist Screen 65

5.4.2. VGA Playlist Bank Screen 66

5.4.3. Editing Functions in VGA Playlist Screen 66

5.5. Operations onPlaylists 67

5.5.1. Setting and LoadingPlaylists 67

5.5.2. Rolling a Playlist 69

5.5.3. Deleting Playlists 70

5.5.4. Copying Playlists 71

5.5.5. Naming a Playlist or Playlist Element 74

5.5.6. Consolidating a Playlist 75

5.5.7. Generating a Continuous TC in a Playlist 76

5.6. Operations onClips in Playlists 77

5.6.1. Adding Clips in a Playlist 77

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5.6.2. Deleting andMoving Playlist Elements 79

5.6.3. Browsing Within a Playlist 80

5.6.4. Changing the Camera Angle of a Playlist Element 81

5.6.5. Adding Cuts in Playlist Elements 82

5.6.6. Trimming Clips into a Playlist 83

5.6.7. Sortingthe Playlist Elements by TC IN 83

5.7. Transition and Audio Operations 84

5.7.1. Overview on Transition Effects 84

5.7.2. Adding Transition Effects in a Playlist 87

5.7.3. Using the Replace Function 89

5.7.4. Adding an Auxiliary Audio Clip 92

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What's New?

This manual has not beensubject to changes associated to new features in release 11.02. 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.

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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

• Xscreen application

Initial Configuration

Warning

Beforeyou start using Multicam with the Nano 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 beenpreviously 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 baris hit, the system will remain in the Multicam Setupwindow andwait for the operator's next command.

A configuration line called Sportlight will be available in the Application window for use with the Nano Remote Panel.

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 Not used on XTnano

LAST CUE Re-cues EVS server to previous cue point

GOTOTC Allows timecode entry, with «F» keys

FAST JOG Used with jogdial 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 greenlight means a clip has been stored in relation with the key.

• A greenflashinglight means a clip is being created.

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

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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 Browse function 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, are flashing green. ◦ All other keys are continuously lightingred. ◦ 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:

2Rec 2PlayServerVer:11.00.xx F1: 1 RemoteF6: Exit F2: 2 RemotesF7: Clear all clips F3: F8: Stop Record F4: F9: Fill Playlist F5: Char. On/OffF0: Technical setup

Setup

1PGM+PRV 2 PGM

The Main menuhas special function key operations as shown above, as well as the “soft” keys options to enter 1PGM, 1PGM+PRV, or 2PGM modes (if available) and to enter the Setup menuto 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.

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 or 2 EVS

Remote Panels. Depending on the number of play channels available in the current configuration, 1- or 2-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 areused in the configuration.

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Function Key Use

F3 Not used.

F4 Not used.

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 51. 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. 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 setup

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.

Gives access to the technical setup menu.

2.3.2. Function of the Small Keys

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.

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CLEAR

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

Note

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

• To clear all cues: whencurrent 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.

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”.

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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.

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.

• Duringa 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.

• Duringan Extend operationon a timeline, this key will flash reduntil you jog. At that time, it will flash green until the operationis confirmed using the CAM D key.

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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.

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.

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TAKE

• In PGM+PRV mode, pressing this button swaps cameras onPGM andPRV monitors

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

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

2.3.4. Function of the Operational Block 2 Keys

Network

This function is not accessible on the XTnano.

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.

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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

Reset FromDate To Date Return LTC

[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 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 enter all 8 digits, Multicam will automatically goto 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 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.

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.

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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.

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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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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3.2. 1PGM+PRV Mode

3.2.1. 1PGM+PRV Mode

Introduction

Multicam has two modes for its basic operation, 1PRV+PGM and Multi PGM:

• The 1PGM+PRV mode is more powerful as it allows interaction between all outputs.

Synchronized replays can be rolled andchained between the cameras with either a mix, a wipe, or a cut between them.

• The Multi PGM mode is more basic but gives the operator independent control of all

outputs. These outputs can be controlled together (such as jogging back to a certain action on all outputs) or individually (eitherPGM 1 or2).

How to Enter the PGM+PRV Mode

To enter the 1PGM+PRV mode, press A from the Main menu. The Remote Panel will then display the followingscreen:

*PGM1* CAM A PRV CAM B

Aud.Met. PgmSpd PostRoll

Mix Sw to IN Pref

P.1 B.1 PL 11: < Msg

Rst Cam Sync Prv

Cam A Cam B

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 andplayed 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.

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3.2.2. 1PGM+PRV Primary Menu Controls

Introduction

The primary menu in 1PGM+PRV mode, illustrated below, gives access to the functions detailed in the following paragraphs:

Rst Cam Sync Prv Cam A Cam B

CAM A / B / C / D

Rst Cam Sync Prv Cam A Cam B

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 highlightedin the menu.

Rst Cam

Rst Cam Sync Prv Cam A Cam B

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.

Sync Prv

Rst Cam Sync Prv Cam A Cam B

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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