Evs XTnano Version 11.02 - July 2013 Operation Manual User Manual

OperatiOn ManualVersion 11.02 - July 2013

2. Working Interfaces2.1. OverviewSeveral User InterfacesThe EVS server can be operated from several user interfaces that can workcomplementarily:• VG

• The External Loop allows you to select on which channel you will physically re-recordthe output of your PGM. The link is physical: it is necessary t

How to Add and Remove an Auxiliary Audio ClipTo add/remove an auxiliary audio clip to a playlist on the Remote Panel, proceed asfollows:1. Activate th

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VGA InterfaceWhen turning on the EVS mainframe, the first step is the PC boot sequence, then theMulticam Setup window is displayed:• If a default appl

2.2. Remote Panel Controls2.2.1. General LayoutThe following diagram shows the Remote Panel along with a brief description of eacharea.NoteThe operati

Ref. Command Function1. F-keys & smallbuttonsMulti-purpose keys2. Soft keys With LCD display, allows the operator to enter theMulticam MENU system

Ref. Command Function6. Operational Block 2PLAY Initiates playbackNETWORK Not used on XTnanoLAST CUE Re-cues EVS server to previous cue pointGOTO TC A

2.2.3. Function Keys & Small KeysKey FunctionProvides access to the secondary menu. Also used as CANCEL in somemessages when confirmation is requi

2.2.4. Soft Keys and LCD DisplayThe soft keys have primary and secondary functions and are divided into upper and lowersections.The LCD display is div

2.2.5. Jog DialThe jog dial allows the operator to pass into Search mode and thus to choose exactly theShort OUT or Short IN image.Move the jog dial c

2.2.7. Keyboard LockingYou can lock a remote keyboard at any time to protect it against accidental changes, forexample to prevent interruption of a pl

2.3. Remote Panel Operations2.3.1. Main MenuIntroductionAfter the boot sequence of the Multicam system, the LCD screen of the Remote Panelwill display

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Function Key UseF3 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

CLEARThis function clears the IN / OUT/ playlist / CLIPS / CUE points.Note• To clear one CUE point, recall the desired cue point and pressCLEAR+MARK k

PLSTThis function is not active if the current playlist is empty. If the current playlist is notempty, pressing PLST once enters the Playlist Edit mod

Goto OUTWhen you are in CLIP mode, this key combination enables the operator to go to IN / OUTpoints of clips, instantly.OUTThis function defines the

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 selecti

Goto TCThis function allows you to jump to a given timecode in the loaded train or clip.How to Go to a Given TimecodeTo go to a given timecode, procee

Last CueThis function re-cues the EVS server to previous cue point relative to the current timecodeposition. Each time the Last Cue button is pressed,

PRVCTLThis function enables/disables the Preview Control mode.2.3.5. Rebooting the System from the RemotePanel«Hard Reboot»In the event that the syst

3. Control Modes3.1. Live, Search or Playback ModeMulticam can be set in three different basic modes, depending on commands used:Live (E2E) ModeThis m

3.2. 1PGM+PRV Mode3.2.1. 1PGM+PRV ModeIntroductionMulticam has two modes for its basic operation, 1PRV+PGM and Multi PGM:• The 1PGM+PRV mode is more p

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3.2.2. 1PGM+PRV Primary Menu ControlsIntroductionThe primary menu in 1PGM+PRV mode, illustrated below, gives access to the functionsdetailed in the fo

3.2.3. 1PGM+PRV Secondary Menu ControlsIntroductionThe secondary menu in 1PGM+PRV mode, illustrated below, gives access to thefunctions detailed in th

PrefAud.Met. PgmSpd PostRollMix. Sw to IN PrefSelecting this function enables the Preference mode.See section "Preference Mode (PREF)" on pa

Let's say an IN point has been marked, and you activate the PRV CTL and sets to ON theSW to IN option: The slow motion of one camera can be start

How to Enter the Multi-PGM ModeTo enter the Multi PGM mode, press B from the Main menu. This button is labeled'1PGM', or '2PGM'

Sync ToRst Cam Sync ToPGM 1 PGM 2This button allows you to synchronize the selected PGM in use with another one. Pressthis button and then select the

Practical exampleThe operator builds a playlist with Fills and another playlist with Keys. He sets the PlaylistLoad parameter to Conditional in the se

3.4. Synchronization Mode (Switch To In)The Synchronization mode allows users to define how they jump from one camera to theother. The Synchronization

3.6. Controlled and Primary ChannelsControlled ChannelA channel is "controlled" when the operator can control it with the jog dial. In this

4. Clip Management4.1. Introduction4.1.1. Clip StructureConceptsA clip is defined by Short IN and Short OUT points. When referring to Short IN and Sho

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS IIWHAT'S NEW? V1. OVERVIEW 12. WORKING INTERFACES 22.1. Overview 22.2. Remote Panel Controls 42.2.1. General L

General PrinciplesProtect IN & Protect OUT points of a clip cannot be replaced by new ones.Short IN & Short OUT points of a clip can be replac

Clip Hierarchy DiagramThe following diagram represents the hierarchy of the Multicam clip numbering system.As an example, clip number “112” is used:Cl

4.1.3. Clip Availability on DisksVarious clip types can be distinguished depending on whether they are available on thedisks or not. Depending on the

Secondary Menu Without Keyword File Defined1 2 3111APush Aux Clip PostRoll>Archive Search CamIn this mode of the

>ArchivePush Aux Clip PostRoll>Archive CamThe Archive function allows the operator to flag a clip to place it in the archive queue of theXtractT

4.3. Clip Functions on the VGA4.3.1. VGA Interface - Clip ScreenStandard ViewThe navigation through the Clip screen, and the various functions availab

Extended ViewThe extended view shows cameras A to F instead of A to D. Only 1 bank can be viewed ata time. The switch between standard and extended vi

For each clip and camera angle, the following information is available:Field DescriptionClip ID Unique identifier of the clip on the server. Ex: 111AT

Clip Management AreaName Capture FieldThis is the only capture area of the screen. It is used to enter the name to assign to aclip/playlist, or to ent

Command DescriptionALT+Z:>ARCHIVE Allows the operator to flag a clip to place it in the archive queue ofthe Xtract defined in the Operational Setup

4. CLIP MANAGEMENT 314.1. Introduction 314.1.1. Clip Structure 314.1.2. Clip Numbering Hierarchy 324.1.3. Clip Availability on Disks 344.2. Clip Funct

4.3.3. VGA Interface - VDR PanelVDR PanelThe VGA VDR Panel is accessed from any VGA screen by pressing SHIFT+F9 on thekeyboard. The lower section of t

The name of the channel currently assigned to each window is displayed on the top ofeach of them. To assign a new channel to this window, press ALT+H.

The following functions are available to play and browse the current element:Command DescriptionALT+P Play from / Pause on the current pictureALT+Y Pl

The VDR Panel Recorder can be used to start/stop the record, and to create clips from thelocal record trains. For example, it allows the creation of c

4. Press SHIFT+Page+F_ key to select the page where the clip will be stored (page 1contains clips 110 to 199, page 2 contains clip 210 to 299, and so

9. Press ALT+S to open the 'Save as' window. If needed, you can name or rename theclip. Press ENTER to save the clip to the current cursor l

Playback Speed Options• To play back a selected clip, with the lever, at a speed varying from 0% to a givenmaximum speed, you need to do the following

In the VGAInterfaceIntroductionIn the Clip window, use the keyboard keys to move through pages/banks, as well asselect and recall clips. The main com

How to Load a Record Train in the VDRPanel1. Press ALT+L to go in LIVE mode (or click on the LIVE function).2. Press ALT+the letter of the desired re

4.4.3. Deleting ClipsIntroductionYou can delete any clip available on disks as well as growing clips, but:• Loaded clips cannot be deleted.• Clip that

5.6.2. Deleting and Moving Playlist Elements 795.6.3. Browsing Within a Playlist 805.6.4. Changing the Camera Angle of a Playlist Element 815.6.5. Add

Deleting All Unprotected Clips in a BankTo delete all unprotected clips stored on a given bank, proceed as follows:1. Select the page where the bank t

In the VGAInterfaceTo delete a clip, proceed as follows:1. Move the cursor to the clip to delete.2. Press CTRL+DEL or click on the corresponding area

3. Select the COPY or MOVE function by pressing the A or B key. The selected functionwill be highlighted on the Remote Panel and the message will be u

How to Copy a Clip in the VDR Panel PlayerTo copy a clip from the VDR Panel Player, proceed as follows:1. Load the original clip2. Press ALT+S to save

In the Remote Panel InterfaceTo restripe the timecode of a clip, proceed as follows:1. Recall the clip by pressing the corresponding F_ key.2. Move th

3. To modify one of the following timecodes:◦ The LTC timecode and date: Type in the new timecode for the Short IN point anddate of the clip in the Se

4.4.8. Changing the Primary Camera of a ClipYou can change the primary camera of a clip in the VGA interface.To change the primary camera of a clip, p

5. Playlist Management5.1. IntroductionPlaylist CreationPlaylists can be created on the server via the Nano Remote Panel and/or the Multicamuser inter

5.2. Selecting PlaylistsPlaylist LSM IDThe playlist numbering system is as follows:In the above example, the• “5” refers to the clip page number (1 to

5.3. Playlist Functions on the RemotePanel5.3.1. Edit and Playout ModesIntroductionTwo modes are available on the Remote Panel to access and manipulat

What's New?This manual has not been subject to changes associated to new features in release 11.02.The whole operational manual has been restruct

Accessing the Playlist Playout ModeWhen you load a playlist pressing the PLST key on the Remote Panel, you need to pressPLST a second time to enter th

FX DurThe FX Dur function (C key) sets the duration of the transition effect. The default valuethat initially appears is determined by the value set i

Add cutThe Add cut function (SHIFT+D key) allows the operator to split an existing clip into twoindependent clips at a selected point. Both resulting

5.4. Playlist Functions on the VGA5.4.1. VGA Playlist ScreenIntroductionPressing F10 on the keyboard calls the VGA Playlist screen. The Playlist scree

If no playlist is loaded on the PGM1:• The information displayed on the Playlist screen refers to the current playlist, exceptthe remaining time, whic

The following operations can be performed from the VGA playlist screen:Criteria DescriptionNaming aplaylist or thecurrent clipFor more information, se

How to Set the Current PlaylistIn the Remote Panel InterfaceTo set the current playlist, proceed as follows:1. Press SHIFT+Page+F_ key to select the p

How to Recall and Load a PlaylistYou can only recall and load a playlist if this is not empty.To load a playlist on a player channel, proceed as follo

5.5.3. Deleting PlaylistsNoteDeleting a playlist deletes all the playlist elements from the playlist as well asthe playlist definition in the database

5.5.4. Copying PlaylistsIntroductionFrom the VGA Clip screen, you can copy or move playlists, through cut, copy and pastecommands, in the same way as

Available Copy ActionsThe following table provides an overview on the copy actions available from the RemotePanel and from the VGA interface. The play

6. Specify whether to copy the EDL with or without the clips:◦ Press ENTER to copy only the EDL without copying the elements contained inthe original

5.5.5. Naming a Playlist or Playlist ElementIntroductionYou can name or rename a playlist or one of its elements only from the VGA interface.NoteWhen

How to Name a Playlist ElementTo name the current element in the loaded playlist from the VGA Playlist window, proceedas follows:NoteThis function is

How to Loop Back a Playlist into the ServerTo consolidate a playlist using the internal Loop mode, proceed as follows:1. Add the requested effects to

How to Activate the Continuous Timecode RegenerationTo activate the continuous timecode regeneration, proceed as follows:1. In the Playlist page (F10)

How to Add Clips at the End of the Current PlaylistYou can create a playlist very quickly. The experienced operator can include a clip at theend of th

Inserting Growing Clips into PlaylistsGrowing clips can be inserted in playlists in the same way as other clips. However, theirdisplay has the followi

How to Move an Element within a PlaylistNoteYou can only move elements within a playlist if you are in PGM/PRV mode.To move a playlist element within

Browsing Quickly Through a PlaylistWhen you are neither in Playlist nor in Clip mode, press the Browse key on the RemotePanel to enter the current pla

1. OverviewThe aim of this manual is to familiarize the operator with the Multicam software for EVSHigh Definition and Standard Definition servers, an

5.6.5. Adding Cuts in Playlist ElementsDescriptionThe Add Cut command is only available from the Remote Panel. This commandduplicates a playlist or ti

The adding cut is not possible in the following cases:• Within a video effect.• Within an audio effect beginning or finishing the original element.5.6

How to Sort Playlist Elements by TC INTo reorder the playlists elements by TC IN in a playlist, proceed as follows:1. Open the playlist in the VGA Pla

Playlist with 1:00 sec Effect Duration IllustrationIn an LSM playlist, the video and audio effects end at the OUT point of a clip, so theduration of c

Effect Type DescriptionFade to color (>) A fade in effect to a defined color is applied on the previousclip up to the transition in cut mode to the

Default ValuesDefault Duration for Video and Audio TransitionIt is possible to set a default value for the duration of the video and audio transitions

How to Add a Transition EffectYou can add transitions on one or all elements of a playlist as follows, or more preciselymodify the default effect appl

5.7.3. Using the Replace FunctionIntroductionThe purpose of the Replace function is to consolidate the effects defined on a playlist asfollows:The ope

Replace Playback ModeIn this mode, you play the playlist back and insert the new section between the defined INand OUT points.After you have selected

6. If you want to specify the OUT point for the Replace section at this stage, jog to therequested point and press the OUT key. Otherwise, you can def