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REGIONAL CONTACTS
The address and phone number of the EVS headquarters are mentioned in the
Help>About menu in the user interface.
You will find the full list of addresses and phone numbers of local offices on the
EVS website, on the following page:
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:
Disk error .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Audio meters on OSD ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Date format ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Timecode Types Available on a Recorder ................................................................................................................. 9
Timecode Types Used on a Recorder ....................................................................................................................... 9
How to Setup the Primary TC and User Fields ........................................................................................................ 10
Activate / Deactivate VANC Data packet support .................................................................................................... 15
Encoding of the SMPTE 334M packets on the downconverted outputs .................................................................. 16
Keeping Custom Uncompressed Data ..................................................................................................................... 16
Compatibility information .......................................................................................................................................... 17
How to Set up the Tally Function ............................................................................................................................. 20
Aspect Ratio Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 26
3.10.1 Video effect duration ............................................................................................................. 41
How to Protect Clips on Selected Pages ................................................................................................................. 37
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3.10.2 Wipe type .............................................................................................................................. 41
Function ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
3.14.3 GPIs IN Delay ....................................................................................................................... 50
3.14.4 GPIs OUT Definition .............................................................................................................. 51
3.14.5 GPIs OUT Advance and Duration ......................................................................................... 52
GPI OUT Advance ................................................................................................................................................... 52
The aim of this manual is to describe the various configuration parameters that
have to be defined when you work on a server in Sportlight mode.
1.2 APPLICATION SELECTION AND
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CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
Prior to configuring the Multicam and server settings in the Setup Configuration
module or on the nano Remote Panel, you must have selected the application you
will run on the server. In this step, you also define the channel configuration to be
used with the selected application, as well as several audio and video parameters
for the server.
You perform this initial step in the EVS and AVCFG software programs. The EVS
software is started when the server is switched on. For more information on this,
refer to the XTnano Tech Ref Software manual.
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 EVS main menu and wait for the operator's next command.
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2. Setup in Multicam
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.1.1 OVERVIEW
When you work in Spotbox mode, the ‘Setup Configuration’ module available in
the Multicam application, using the SHIFT + F2 keyboard combination, allows you
to configure the Multicam software and define server settings in relation to
timecodes, protocol communication, etc.
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The other Multicam modules are discussed in the following manuals:
• Monitoring modules in the XTnano Tech Ref Software manual
• Multicam application in the User manual
This module contains several pages, or screens, which are described in details in
this section:
Setup page and section
name
Page 1
See Section 2.2 ‘General
Settings (Page 1)’,
on page 4.
Page 2
See Section 2.3 ‘VITC/ANC
Timecode Management (Page
2)’, on page 11
Page 3
See section 2.4 ‘SMPTE
334M Packets Management
(Page 3)’, on page 15.
Content
It includes several general settings on the
timecodes, the OSD, the VGA, the clip
management, the record trains, the channel
names.
It includes detailed settings on the insertion of
VITC or ANC timecodes, channel by channel.
It includes settings on the SMPTE 334M packet
management.
Page 4
See section 2.5 ‘GPI Settings
(Page 4), on page 17
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It includes the settings on the GPIs IN and OUT
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Setup page and section
Content
name
Page 5
Page 6
Not available for XTnano.
It includes detailed settings on the HCTX gigabit
connection and the MTPC board connection.
See section 2.6 ‘HCTX
Gigabit Connection Settings
(Page 6)’, on page 21 and
2.7 ‘LAN Connection Settings
(Page 6)’, on page 22
Page 7/8/9
Page 10
Not available for XTnano.
It includes the settings for the connection of an
external multiviewer.
See section 2.8 ‘Multiviewer
Settings (Page 10)’, on page
24
2.1.2 HOW TO ACCESS THE SETUP CONFIGURATION
The Setup Configuration module is available by pressing simultaneously
SHIFT + F2 on the keyboard with CAPS LOCK disabled
. The Setup Configuration
is not accessible if CAPS LOCK is ON.
2.1.3 HOW TO MOVE INSIDE THE SETUP CONFIGURATION
• Use TAB or SHIFT + TAB to move from one parameter to the next or previous
one, and the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to change the value of a parameter.
• Use PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN to access the other configuration screens.
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2.2 GENERAL SETTINGS (PAGE 1)
2.2.1 INTRODUCTION
The first page of the Setup Configuration module contains some parameters from
the Setup menu of the nano Remote Panel that are useful to adjust when working
in a Spotbox mode.
If you modify the values for parameters available both in the Setup menu of the
Remote Panel and in the Setup Configuration menu, the changes are reflected
immediately in the Remote Setup Menu, and vice-versa.
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2.2.2 SYSTEM INFORMATION
The Setup screen also provides information about:
• The actual and maximum number of clips on the server: 5400 clips.
• The version of the Multicam software.
•nd bitrate used.
The codec and video configuration, a
• The computer current date and time.
• The synchronization of the computer time with the timecode.
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2.2.3
OSDSETTINGS
You can also define the OSD settings on page 1.1 or 5.1 of the setup menu on the
Remote Panel. You will
manual.
GENLOCK ERROR
Possible v
This function enables or disables the Genlock information on the output monitor.
If Genlock refere
monitor.
alues: Yes (default) / No
nce is not correct, the “!GkV” message appears on the output
DISK ERROR
Possible values: Yes (default) / No
This function displays an error message “!Raid” on the output monitor when a disk
is fa lty
u.
find a description of these settings in the Multicam user
Note
The server is equipped with a RAID disk array. This means that the
operation can continue seamlessly even with one faulty disk. If one disk
is disconnected during operation, the “!Raid” message appears on all
output monitors, and another message appears when the operator shuts
down the application, to invit
RAID array.
Refer to the XTnano Tec
system and its maintenan
h Ref Hardware manual for details on the RAID
AUDIO METERS ON OSD
Possible values: Yes (default) / No
This parameter enables/disables t
output monitor.
AUDIO METERS ADJ.(DB)
e him to replace the disk and rebuild the
ce.
he display of audio meters at the bottom of each
Possible range: -83.2 dB to 0 dB. Default 0 dB
This parameter allows adjus
output monitors. A positive v
ting the sensitivity of audio meters on the OSD of the
alue means that the meters will be more sensitive.
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2.2.4
CLIP MANAGEMENT
You can also define m
the setup menu on the Remote Panel. You will find a description of these settings
in the Multicam user manual.
DEFAULT COPY/MOVE
Possible value: GbE
The Default Copy/Move parameter allows specifying
should be executed preferably using the SDTI or the HCTX GigE network.
Since only the GigE network is available on XTnano servers, the value for this
parameter is forced to GbE.
AUTONAME CLIP
Possible values: Disable (default) / TC IN / Cam Name / ID Louth / VarID 32
If this function is enabled, the value of the selected field will automatically be
used toe the clip upon creation.
nam
ost of the Clip management settings on pages 3.1 to 3.3 of
whether the copy operations
The values from the following fields can be used to automatically name clips:
Value Meaning
Disable
TC IN
Cam
Name
ID Louth
VarID 32
No name is assigned to a clip when it is created. Default value.
The timecode of the IN point of the cl
a clip when it is created.
The name of the recorder channel is automatically assigned to a
clip when it is created.
The ID Louth of the clip, that is a unique identifier for the clip, is
assigne
network
The VarID 32 of the clip is assigned to a clip when it is created.
When this option is selected, the VarID 32 used to assign a name to
the clip will be limited to the first 8 characters of this field.
d to a clip when it is created (used mostly with an XNet
not available with XTnano).
ip is automatically assigned to
DATE FORMAT
Read-only value: dd/mm/yy
This is the date format used for the dates in searches or in clip information
display. This parameter is read-only and provided for information purpose.
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RESET ARCHIVE STS
Pressing F6 will reset the archive status of all clips present on the system. A
confirmation is required. Refer
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2.2.5
RECORD TRAINS
CONTINUOUS LOOP R
This setting is read-only in the setup configuration window. It corresponds to the
value assigned to the Loop Rec setting for the related configuration in
AVCFG.
RESYNC TO TC R
You can also define this setting on page 2.1 of the setup menu on the Remote
Panel. You wil
l find a description of this setting in the Multicam user manual.
2.2.6 VGASETTINGS
You can also define the VGA &
on the Remote Panel. You will find a description of these settings in the Multicam
user manual.
EC
the
EF
RMT Sync setting on page 6.2 of the setup menu
2.2.7 VGA&RMTSYNC
Possible values: No, Ye
This parameter selects whether and how the current clips machine, page and bank
A screens and EV
of VGS Remote Panel must be synchronized.
Value
No (Default)cted
Yes
s, Svr
Meaning
Clip machine, page and bank can be sele
independently on the VGA screen and on the EVS Remote
anel.
P
Clip machine, page and bank are synchronized between
VGA screen and EVS Remote Panel. Connecting to the
clips of a network machine or coming back to the clips of
the local machine, or selecting a new page or bank on
one side will be automatically reflected on the other.
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2.2.8 HANNEL NAMES
C
Play and record channels can be named (12
channels will be displayed on the OSD of t
train is loaded, displayed on the E/E monitoring outputs and can also be used to
name clips automatically when the Autoname clip parameter is set to “CAM
name”.
The name of the player channel will be displayed on the OSD, but truncated to 4
characters.
Clip pages and banks can be selected independently on
VGA and remote, but connecting to the clips of a network
machine or coming back to the clips of the local machine
on the VGA or Remote Panel will automatically reflect on
the other (same effect as ‘No’ on XTnano).
2.2.9 GENERAL TIMECODE SETTINGS
From Multicam version 9 onwards, the management of timecodes has been
improved. The users can now choose which type
the reference to work on a given recorder of a server. This is made possible by
the management of two timecode jump tables.
characters max.). The name of record
he video output monitor when a record
of timecode they want to use as
TIMECODE SETTINGS
The timecode jump tables contain rec
recorded on the server. A new record is created
timecodes is detected on the recorded material.
The records of timecode jumps allow the identification of all the recorded
material. The timecode jump tables are u
manipulations of video material recorded on a server.
The tw
o timecode jump tables are filled with the following data:
• The first table is always filled in with the LTC timecode. This is the timecode
defined on or plugged into the server.
e econd table is filled in with the timecodes selected by the user. This can
• Th s
be one
of the following timecode type:
o LTC and VITC (default) timecodes in SD
o LTC, HANC LTC (default) or HANC VITC in HD
ords with timecodes of video material
in the table each time a jump in
sed on all searches for and
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Note
The timecode jump tables are circular: when the table is full, the latest
entry will overwrite the oldest one.
For more information on the settings related to the timecode jump tables, refer to
the sections below.
For more information on the settings related to the definition and monitoring of
timecode jumps, refer to section on the timecode statuses in the Server
Monitoring section of the XTnano Tech Ref Software manual.
TIMECODE TYPES AVAILABLE ON A RECORDER
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The settings related to the timecode jump tables are specified on the first page of
the Setup screen (accessed via
SHIFT + F2).
The operators can use two types of tim
ecodes to work with the video material
stored by a given recorder on a server:
• The LTC timecodes are automatically stored in the first timecode jump table
called the ‘LTC table’. This is specified in the LTC field, which is not editable.
• The second type of timecodes has to be specified by the user in the USER
field. It will be stored in the second timecode jump table, the ‘USER TC table’.
The users can specify one of the f
ollowing timecode types in the USER setting:
• LTC and VITC timecodes in SD
• LTC, HANC LTC and HANC VITC in HD
The user will have the possibility to work with one of the timecode types defined
for the recorder. Usually, an LTC timecode is used to perform operations on live
events. A VITC timecode is used for video
material ingested from tapes as it is
the timecode embedded in the video signal.
TIMECODE TYPES USED ON A RECORDER
On the first page of the VGA Setup screen, the Prim.TC field (Primary TC)
specifies which timecode type will be displayed at the bottom the VGA and will be
used to work with the video material stored on the given recorder.
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Possible Values
The values can be the following:
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• LTC
LTC timecode, which is automatically stored in the LTC table. It is
specified in the LTC field
• USER
User-defined timecode, which is stored in the USER TC table and
specified in the USER field.
Timecode Color on the OSD
Depending on the value selected for this setting, the timecode displayed at the
bottom of the user’s OSD will have a different color:
• If the LTC timecode is selected, the timecode color will be white.
• If the USER timecode is selected, the timecode color will be yellow.
HOW TO SETUP THE PRIMARY TC AND USER FIELDS
To set up the primary TC or VITC field, proceed as follows:
1.
Press SHIFT
+ F2 to open the Setup screen.
2.
Use the TAB key to position
3.
e the
UsLEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to go through the possible values
for that f
Thee defined when you leave the field will be saved.
ield.
valu
the cursor on the field to edit.
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2.3 VITC/ANC TIMECODE MANAGEMENT
(PAGE 2)
The second page available in the Setup Configuration menu (SHIFT + F2) on
servers allows the channel-by-channel management of VITC or ANC TC
management.
It also allows the users to clean or not the VBI information: the VITC being
recorded in the active video lines, it can be disrupted in play var because of
interpolation or parity violation on some fields. Moreover, if the server inserts
VITC on the output while there is already VITC on another line, it can create
problems.
The server allows the user to totally clean the VBI information from the vertical
blanking at playback or to clean it only when it would not have been preserved.
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2.3.1 VITC/ANCMANAGEMENT IN SDIN AND OUT
In SD, the page is as follows:
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The following parameters can be defined:
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IN LOOP
D-VITC
Lines
SD OUT
D-VITC
The TC
and user bits are always written on the SD outputs of the
record codec and are the same as on the source video.
Lines on which the VITC must be written on the output connectors
of the record codec.
By default, these are lines 14-16 in NTSC and 19-21 in PAL.
Field to specify if embedded timecode has to be inserted in the
output.
The possible values are:
No
In (default)
No new timecode inserted in the output.
Same timecode as in the input
inserted in
the output.
LTC
Timecode from the LTC table inserted in the
output.
Lines
UserBits
Clean VBI
USER
User-defined timecode inserted in the
output.
Lines on which the specified timecode must be written on the
output.
Yes/No flag to specify if the user bits have to be included in the
output. The default value is ‘Yes’.
Field in which the use specifies whether the VBI needs to be
cleaned on the output.
The possible values are:
No
Always
If not OK
The VBI is not cleaned in the output.
The VBI is always cleaned in the output.
The VBI is cleaned in the output if it is not
correct (play var mode, vertical split screen,
etc.)
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