EVS Multicam LSM User Manual

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Page 1 - OperatiOn ManUaL

OperatiOn ManUaLVersion 11.02 - July 2013

Page 3 - User Manuals on EVS Website

How to Insert the Result of a Clip Search into a PlaylistWorking Principles• In Playlist Edit mode with a PRV channel, when PRV CTL is enabled, the op

Page 4 - Table of Contents

5. Do one of the following:◦ To insert only one clip at the end of the playlist, browse to the clip and pressENTERon the Remote Panel.◦ To insert only

Page 5 - 5. PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT 69

5.6.2. Deleting and Moving Playlist ElementsIntroductionJust as you can add clips into a playlist only with the Remote Panel, deleting clips from apla

Page 6 - 7. KEYWORD MANAGEMENT 148

5.6.3. Browsing Within a PlaylistIntroductionYou can browse within a playlist in different ways in the Remote Panel:• Browse through the content of ea

Page 7 - 9. ADVANCED CONTROL MODES 173

5.6.4. Changing the Camera Angle of a PlaylistElementFrom the Remote Panel, you can change the camera angle of a playlist element if thematerial is st

Page 8 - 9.6. Video Delay 208

Multicam BehaviorWhen adding a cut to a clip, Multicam will behave as follows:• The transition applied at the cut point is a cut (for both audio and v

Page 9 - What's New?

How to Trim Clips in a PlaylistTo trim clips in a playlist, proceed as follows:1. Browse to the desired element in the playlist.2. Re-mark a new Short

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5.7. Transition and Audio Operations5.7.1. Overview on Transition EffectsIntroductionYou can apply effects on the audio and video transitions of a cli

Page 11 - 1. Overview

Available Video Transition EffectsThe following video transition effects can be defined. By default, the audio transition isalways a mix when the spli

Page 12 - 2. Working Interfaces

Associations of Audio and Video Transition TypesThe following table shows the possible associations of audio and video transition effectswhen the Audi

Page 13 - LSM Connect Application

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

Page 14 - 2.2. Remote Panel Controls

5.7.2. Adding Transition Effects in a PlaylistTransition Effects CommandsThe functions related to transition effects are available from the main menu

Page 15 - 2. Working Interfaces 5

The following effect types are available:Command DescriptionC CutM MixW Wipe> Fade to color< Fade from colorV Fade to/from color4. To modify the

Page 16 - 2.2.2. LED Colors

Replace Edit ModeThis mode allows to specify the following information for the Replace:• IN point and OUT point, for the section to replace in the pla

Page 17 - 2. Working Interfaces 7

How to Perform a ReplaceFirst define the Replace function in the Replace Edit mode. Then execute the Replacefunction in the Replace Playback mode.To p

Page 18 - 8 2. Working Interfaces

On the Remote Panel, a confirmation message pops up:Replace in/out by clip xxx ?MENU: Cancel – ENTER: OK10. Press ENTER on the Remote Panel to

Page 19 - 2.2.6. Lever

5.7.4. Swapping Audio TracksIntroductionThe swap audio tracks mode allows swapping audio tracks between two points in aplaylist. This function can onl

Page 20 - 2.2.7. Keyboard Locking

4. Mark an IN point.The OSD screen indicates the following information:In dual stereo mode:*PL11/03* LEFT 06:42:22V Mix 02:25 Spd.UnkA Mix 02:25 A.D

Page 21 - 2.3. Remote Panel Operations

Specific Behavior• One can set as many swap points as needed.• If only an IN swap point is set for one clip, the audio tracks will be reset by default

Page 22 - 12 2. Working Interfaces

2. When the choice is made, the operator selects by which track the selected one has tobe replaced:◦ In 2-Track mode: select the new track between 1,

Page 23 - 2. Working Interfaces 13

When the playback of the playlist is not started from the beginning, the system calculatesthe offset between the current position and the beginning of

Page 24 - 14 2. Working Interfaces

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

Page 25 - Goto OUT

Default Transition Duration with Split Audio• The simplest type of split audio edit that can be performed on an LSM is to make thevideo and audio tran

Page 26 - 16 2. Working Interfaces

OSD DisplayOn the monitor display, additional information is also displayed when the split audio modeis active:The information displayed below the pla

Page 27 - How to Go to a Given Timecode

5.7.7. Extending a Transition in Split AudioIntroductionWhenever you perform a video or audio split on the Remote Panel, the transition originallyset

Page 28 - Fast Jog

OPERATION MANUAL Multicam LSM 11.025. Playlist Management 113

Page 29 - «Hard Reboot»

Changing the Audio or Video Effect DurationIntroductionWhen you change the video or audio effect duration, you extend or reduce the duration ofthe vid

Page 30 - 3. Control Modes

How to Change the Audio Effect DurationTo change the audio effect duration, proceed as follows:1. Enter the Playlist Edit mode.2. Browse to the desire

Page 31 - 3.2. 1PGM+PRV Mode

Audio is extended from the end of the previous clip and the audio on the clip being edited isshortened.How to Insert an Audio AdvanceInserting an audi

Page 32 - CAM A / B / C / D

How to Add an Audio SplitWhen you perform an audio split, you specify the TC for the beginning or the end of theaudio transition. In this case, you ca

Page 33 - 2nd CTRL

How to Insert a Video AdvanceInserting a video advance consists of advancing the beginning of the video transitioncompared to the audio transition.To

Page 34 - Sw To In

Video from the previous clip is extended and video from the clip being edited is shortened.How to Add an Video SplitWhen you perform a video split, yo

Page 35 - Sort->TC

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

Page 36 - 3.3. Multi PGM Mode

OUT Key Colors in Playlist Mode• When the Playlist is sitting on the Video and Audio OUT point of a Clip, the OUT keywill light red.• When the Playlis

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6. Timeline Management6.1. IntroductionDescriptionNoteThe timeline feature is a software option, which requires the license code 112being installed. F

Page 38 - Toggle / All

6.2. Timeline Mode6.2.1. Overview of the Timeline ModeHow to Access the Timeline ModeThe Timeline mode available from the Remote Panel allows you to e

Page 39 - Playlist Conditional Mode

6.2.2. Functions in Timeline ModeMain Menu FunctionsThe main menu appears as follows on the Remote Panel. The functions with an asteriskare only displ

Page 40 - Practical example

Secondary Menu FunctionsThe secondary menu appears as follows on the Remote Panel. The functions with anasterisk are only displayed when they can be u

Page 41 - 3.5. Preference Mode (PREF)

6.2.3. Display in Timeline ModeOn-Screen DisplayThe screenshot below shows the OSD display when the timeline is loaded in TimelineEdit mode. The follo

Page 42 - 3.7. Secondary Controller

# Information Type Description8. TL remaining time Remaining time to the end of the timeline, that is tothe last timeline element (black clip).9. Time

Page 43 - 3. Control Modes 33

6.3. Managing Timelines6.3.1. Creating TimelinesIntroductionThe timelines can be created in one of the following ways:• Using the Remote Panel, you ca

Page 44 - 4. Clip Management

3. Press the B key (CopyToTL option) to copy the source playlist onto the selectedposition, and convert it at the same time into a timeline.4. Press E

Page 45 - General Principles

6.3.2. Copying TimelinesIntroductionCopying a timeline works exactly in the same way as copying a playlist. For this reason,this section will only pro

Page 46 - Clip LSM ID

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

Page 47 - 4.2.1. Remote Panel Interface

6.4. Editing Timelines6.4.1. Overview of Editing FeaturesEditing ModeTwo editing modes are available when you perform editing actions in a timeline: I

Page 48 - 4.2.2. Remote Panel Functions

Supported Editing FeaturesIn Multicam, the following editing features are available:Editing Feature DescriptionInsert (3-point edit) Allows inserting

Page 49 - Aux Clip

6.4.2. Adding Clips to a TimelineAdding a clip to a timeline is the only editing action you can perform on any timeline on theRemote Panel, whether it

Page 50 - Ranking (***)

Multicam BehaviorWhen adding a cut to a clip, Multicam will behave as follows:• The transition applied at the cut point is a cut (for both audio and v

Page 51 - Standard View

6.4.4. Inserting Material into a TimelineOverviewDescriptionThe Insert feature in Multicam consists of inserting new material into the timeline. Theti

Page 52 - Title Bar

Example of Three-Point EditOPERATION MANUAL Multicam LSM 11.026. Timeline Management 135

Page 53 - Function Bar

Example of Four-Point Edit136 6. Timeline ManagementEVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013

Page 54 - Net Function (SHIFT+F8)

How to Insert Material Into a TimelineProcedureTo perform an Insert (3- or 4- point edit), proceed as follows:1. Recall the requested timeline by sele

Page 55 - Connect Function (F9)

6.4.5. Deleting Part of a TimelineIntroductionIt is possible to delete:• a timeline element on which you define a Mark IN or Mark OUT• a portion of a

Page 56 - Clip Management Area

6.4.6. Extending a Timeline ElementIntroductionThe Extend feature in Multicam consists in extending the length of a timeline element byextending the I

Page 57 - 4. Clip Management 47

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

Page 58 - Upper Section

Extend From OUTThis editing action shifts the IN point of the timeline element which includes the MarkOUT to the defined Mark IN. The following schema

Page 59 - In the Player Window

5. Press the D key (Extend) to perform the Extend action.The LCD display and menu change to become the following one:Extend?[Menu]: C

Page 60 - In the Recorder Window

6.4.7. Changing the Speed of a Timeline ElementDescriptionYou can modify the playout speed of the timeline element loaded on your Remote Panel inTimel

Page 61 - 4.4. Operations on Clips

How to Change the Speed of a Timeline ElementTo change the playout speed of an element of a timeline loaded in Timeline mode, proceedas follows:1. Bro

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4. Select the Overwrite or Insert mode by pressing D on the Remote Panel.By default, the Overwrite mode is active.5. If you need to access the second

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3. Select the Effect command by pressing SHIFT+D on the Remote Panel.The LCD display of the timeline element changes to show the effect type and durat

Page 64 - Growing Clips

6.5. Playing Out TimelinesIntroductionYou can play out:• Any local or remote timeline that has been created on the Remote Panel or in IPEdit.• A local

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In the Remote Panel InterfaceThe information displayed on the Remote Panel in the Timeline Playout mode is the sameas in the Timeline Edit mode:TL13 &

Page 66 - With a Tablet and a Stylus

7. Keyword Management7.1. OverviewEach clip of the server can be assigned 3 keywords and a ranking.◦ Values for ranking are: -, *, **, ***.◦ Keywords

Page 67 - 4.4.3. Deleting Clips

The operation of both On-Air and Off-Air Keyword screens is entirely similar.• The name of the current keyword file is displayed in the centre of the

Page 68 - 58 4. Clip Management

Ref. Command Function6. Operational Block 2PLAY Initiates playbackNETWORK Enters the XNet menu (connects to other servers on thenetwork).LAST CUE Re-c

Page 69 - Principles

7.2. Managing Keyword FilesThe keyword file is a simple text file:◦ With a name of maximum 8 characters.◦ With a .KWD extension.◦ Located in the Multi

Page 70 - 60 4. Clip Management

Creating a Keyword FileCreating a keyword file can be done on any computer with a simple text editor. Make surethe file name does not exceed 8 charact

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Editing the Keyword File in the VGAInterfaceThe Keyword file can also be edited directly in the Multicam application using the Off-AirKeyword screen

Page 72 - 4.4.5. Naming a Clip

To edit a keyword in the current file:1. Move the cursor to the desired keyword location, using either the arrow keys or thestylus.2. Type the new key

Page 73 - 4.4.6. Restriping Clips

Assigning Keywords in List ModeTo assign keywords to a clip in list mode, recall the clip, then press MENU to access thesecondary clip menu on the Rem

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PGM1 Cam A *PRV1* Cam BPush PgmSpd Sw To In Pref>Archive *** Name CamP.1 B.1 Clips: Local Records: LocalPL 11: < >Msg:*** Lo

Page 75 - Starting a Search

7.4. Clearing KeywordsIn the VGAInterfaceClearing a Keyword Using the Keyboard1. Press the TAB key to move the arrow cursor to the lower area of the

Page 76 - 4.4.8. Shortening a Clip

7.6. Naming a Clip Using the KeywordsIn the VGAInterface1. Move the cursor to the desired keyword.2. Press ALT+N.3. The keyword is added at the end o

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Search Based on KeywordsSelect the keywords that you want to use as search criteria the same way as you selectthem during assignment to a clip, in LIS

Page 78 - 68 4. Clip Management

Search LOC / Search NETOnce the search criteria are defined:• Use the Srch Loc command (press the C key) to search the local clips database.• Use the

Page 79 - 5. Playlist Management

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

Page 80 - Playlist or Timeline LSM ID

Return CommandUse the Return command (press the A key) to exit the search function without performingany search.In the VGAInterfaceThe Search WindowP

Page 81 - 5.3.1. Edit and Playout Modes

Search CriteriaDifferent criteria can be combined to search the database. They can be defined in thesearch criteria available at the bottom of the scr

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Criteria DescriptionKeywords This restricts the search to the clips containing all keywordsdefined in this screen.• Move the cursor to the desired key

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• To clear all criteria at once:◦ Press ALT+DEL or click on ALT+DEL:CLR ALL.◦ All keywords, timecode, Date From and Date To fields assigned as search

Page 84 - OtherAng

For each clip, the following information is displayed:• Position in the list• Clip ID• Clip name• Timecode of Short IN and Short OUT points◦ Timecodes

Page 85 - 5.4.1. VGA Playlist Screen

8. Operation on XNet Network8.1. OverviewThe XNet Network is set up in the EVS application. For more information, on how to setup the XNet Network and

Page 86 - 76 5. Playlist Management

The LCD display returns to the normal mode and the names of the remote systems arenow displayed after the Page and Bank information as illustrated her

Page 87 - 5. Playlist Management 77

In the VGAInterfaceOnce the desired mode and the remote system are selected on the Remote Panel, thenames of the remote systems are displayed in the

Page 88 - 5.5. Operations on Playlists

8.3. Recalling and Playing Back a RemoteClipIn the Remote Panel InterfaceTo recall/play back a remote clip, proceed as follows:1. Select the Clip mode

Page 89 - 5.5.2. Rolling a Playlist

8.4. Naming a Remote ClipNoteThis operation requires action on both the Remote Panel and the VGA interface.To name a remote clip, proceed as follows:1

Page 90 - 5.5.3. Deleting Playlists

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

Page 91 - 5.5.4. Copying Playlists

8.6. Inserting Remote Clips into a PlaylistIn the Remote Panel InterfaceTo insert remote clips into a playlist, proceed as follows:1. Select the remot

Page 92 - Available Copy Actions

8.8. Creating Local Clips with RemoteRecord TrainsIn the Remote Panel InterfaceTo create local clips with remote record trains, proceed as follows:1.

Page 93 - 5. Playlist Management 83

8.9. Working with Mapped NetworkCamerasIf you have activated the Authorize cam mapping parameter (p.10.1 F1) and definemapped network cameras (p.10.1)

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9. Advanced Control Modes9.1. Paint Mode9.1.1. IntroductionNoteThe Paint mode is a software option, which requires the license code 114 beinginstalled

Page 95 - How to Name a Playlist

9.1.2. Monitor DisplayThe following functions are available on the monitor display in Paint mode. They aredetailed in the next section.Displayed lette

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Displayed letter FunctionS Play back the clip at slow motion speed. The speed of slow motionis predefined in the PGM Speed/Var max parameter in theOpe

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Circle Drawing (O)To draw a circle, proceed as follows:1. Select O on the Paint mode monitor display.2. In the displayed menu, choose between the foll

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Color and Density (D)To set the drawing color and the line thickness, proceed as follows:1. Select D on the Paint mode monitor display.2. Select the d

Page 99 - 5. Playlist Management 89

Keyer (K)To use the keyer (arrows appear/disappear), proceed as follows:1. Select K on the Paint mode monitor display or press SHIFT+A on the Remote P

Page 100 - Procedure

9.2.2. Monitor DisplayThe following functions are available on the monitor display in Target mode. They aredetailed in the next section.Upper Display

Page 101 - Modifying Distant Playlists

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

Page 102 - Introduction

Bottom Display LineDisplayed letter FunctionZ Toggle between Zoom, Static Zoom and normal highlight.M Mark a keyframe directly from the touch screen o

Page 103 - Browsing Through a Playlist

3. Select the tracking object appearance parameters.Character ParameterT Transparency level: Selects the background shade (selectthe last choice to se

Page 104 - Description

9.2.5. Managing KeyframesKeyframe Information DisplayOn the OSD, a second line is added to indicate the number of keyframes marked and theposition of

Page 105 - Multicam Behavior

The Static Zoom allows the user to zoom an area of the picture via a picture in picturedisplay.In the Static Zoom mode, at the bottom left of the scre

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Offside Line Mode ActivationTo activate the Offside Line mode, you need to set as follows the parameters in theOperational Setup menu on the Remote Pa

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9.3.3. Commands DescriptionThe following commands are available on the Remote Panel to control and manage theOffside Line option:Main MenuThe offside

Page 108 - 98 5. Playlist Management

9.3.4. Marking an Offside LineTo mark an offside line on a clip or on a record train, proceed as follows:1. Load the clip or train on the PGM1.2. Jog

Page 109 - Default Values

9.3.5. Editing an Offside LineOnce the offside line is created, you can again load the sequence and edit it.To edit an existing offside sequence, proc

Page 110 - Transition Effects Commands

9.4. Split Screen Mode9.4.1. IntroductionThe Split Screen mode, which is a software option, allows a simple split screen effect onPGM 1. This mode ope

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Screen DescriptionCommands DescriptionCommand DescriptionV SPLIT / H SPLIT Toggles between horizontal and vertical Split screen menusSwap To swap sour

Page 113 - How to Perform a Replace

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

Page 114 - 104 5. Playlist Management

• Press the SHIFT+D to enter this mode. The menu will change, as shown above.• Press the <–Lf–> key, and move the command knob to centre the lef

Page 115 - 5.7.4. Swapping Audio Tracks

Screen DescriptionCommands DescriptionCommand DescriptionV SPLIT / H SPLIT Toggles between horizontal and vertical Split screen menusSwap To swap sour

Page 116 - 106 5. Playlist Management

• Press the <–Tp–> key, and move the command knob to centre the upper side picture.• Press the <–Bt–> key and do the same operation for th

Page 117 - Specific Behavior

Camera DifferencesThe aim of the hypermotion mode is to enable the use of a standard EVS Remote tocontrol the hypermotion camera. Though most commands

Page 118 - Navigating Among Swap Points

Hypermotion Main MenuThe hypermotion main menu displays the memory blocks that have been selected in the#Blocks parameter of the hypermotion secondar

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Hypermotion Secondary MenuFrom the hypermotion main menu, press the MENU key to open the hypermotionsecondary menu illustrated hereunder.# Blocks Pre-

Page 120 - Split Audio Menu

9.5.3. Controlling the Hypermotion Camera fromthe RemoteIntroductionThis section presents the various commands you can use on the remote panel to cont

Page 121 - OSD Display

Key DescriptionRECORD This key corresponds to the ‘ARM’ or ‘REC’ commands onhypermotion cameras.When you press RECORD for the first time, all the A/V

Page 122 - Possible Cases

Once you have played back the material recorded in the hypermotion camera, it isavailable in the record train of the camera as defined in the Recorder

Page 123 - 5. Playlist Management 113

To define the number of memory blocks on a hypermotion camera, proceed as follows:1. In the hypermotion menu, press MENU to open the secondary menu.2.

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

Page 125 - How to Insert an Audio Delay

Working with Single-Block MemoryThe general recording and playback process when controlling the camera using a single-block memory is the following:1.

Page 126 - 116 5. Playlist Management

ExampleThe following steps provide an example for a typical use of the LSM Remote commandswith a hypermotion camera:1. Initially, the blocks are recor

Page 127 - How to Add an Audio Split

9.5.5. Specific Camera FeaturesIntroductionNoteThe following topics describe the differences and variations of several cameramodels against the standa

Page 128 - How to Insert a Video Delay

For-A VFC-7000 CameraApplication StartAt application start, the recording starts on the first memory block.Configuration Parameter Values• Port = Ethe

Page 129 - How to Add an Video Split

Cue points management• NOTE: the cue points are only operational when all memory blocks have beenrecorded once.• When a new ARM/REC command is issued

Page 130 - Example on Audio Delay Edit

Key Behavior• TAKE: this key is operational in ARM mode.• RECORD: the remote beeps if the CAM key refers to an empty block.• RECORD: pressing this key

Page 131 - 6. Timeline Management

Key Behavior• TAKE: this key is operational in ARM mode.• RECORD: the remote does not beep if the CAM key refers to an empty block.• RECORD: pressing

Page 132 - 6.2. Timeline Mode

Cue points management• When a new ARM/REC command is issued on a block, all its cue points are cleared.• If the Last Cue command cannot access the des

Page 133 - Main Menu Functions

9.6. Video DelayWhen the Multicam software has been configured with a base configuration = Video Delayin the Channel Parameters menu, the Delay Screen

Page 134 - Secondary Menu Functions

How to Configure the Video Delay Parameters of a PlayChannelTo configure the Video Delay Parameters of a Play Channel, proceed as follows:1. Select th

Page 135 - On-Screen Display

Function Key UseF2: 2 Remotes Two Remote Panels are used in the configuration.If 4 play channels are available, when selecting the 2 Remotesmode, the

Page 136 - Remote Panel Display

Odetics ProtocolThis protocol is based on the Sony BVW75 protocol for all standard transport commands.It has extended commands so that it supports cli

Page 137 - 6.3. Managing Timelines

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Page 138 - In the VGAInterface

WarningIn order to guarantee the validity of data and clips previously saved, it is advisedto properly exit the application by pressing ALT+Q and ENTE

Page 139 - 6.3.2. Copying Timelines

NoteBy default, users have to connect the clean SDI output to the Loop In connectorgiven that the OSD of the output monitors are not disabled. If user

Page 140 - 6.4. Editing Timelines

INThis function defines the IN point of a clip. The key will light differently depending on thefollowing situations:• Green key The key lights green i

Page 141 - Supported Editing Features

LeverThis function is used to perform slow motion from 0 to 100% and to playback material from100 to + 100% or from 200 to + 200% when Secondary Lever

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PLAYThis function initiates a forward motion. It can also be used to start playback of playlistsand clips (refer to PLST command).When PgmSpd/Var Max

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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 displ

Page 144 - Overview

PageUse this key to select a new clips page. After pressing the SHIFT+PAGE key, you mustpress a F_ key to select the corresponding page (1 to 10).PRV

Page 145 - Example of Three-Point Edit

CopyrightEVS Broadcast Equipment S.A.– Copyright © 2003-2013. All rights reserved.DisclaimerThe information in this manual is furnished for informatio

Page 146 - Example of Four-Point Edit

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

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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

Page 149 - Extend From IN

LocalRst Cam Local Sync Prv 2nd CTRLCam A Cam B Cam C Cam DThis function allows the user to reconnect to the local LSM after having accessed distantcl

Page 150 - Extend From OUT

Mix / Wipe L>R / Wipe R>L / Wipe U>D / Wipe D>U / CutAud.Met. PgmSpd Sort->TC PostRollMix. Sw to IN Search PrefThese options determine

Page 151 - 6. Timeline Management 141

Aud.Met.Aud.Met. PgmSpd Sort->TC PostRollMix. Sw to IN Search PrefThis option enables/disables the display of audio meters for all channels using t

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3.2.4. Full Control and Lever ControlYou control both PGM and PRV when the PRV CTL key is not active.Once you select PRV CTL, you gain control on the

Page 153 - 6. Timeline Management 143

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

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Sync ToRst Cam Local Sync To 2nd CTRLPGM 1 PGM 2 PGM 3 TOGGLEThis button allows you to synchronize the selected PGM in use with another one. Pressthis

Page 155 - 6. Timeline Management 145

How to Assign a Camera to a ChannelIn Multi PGM mode, to change the current camera on each PGM, proceed as follows:1. In the primary menu, select the

Page 156 - 6.5. Playing Out Timelines

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS IIWHAT'S NEW? VII1. OVERVIEW 12. WORKING INTERFACES 22.1. Overview 22.2. Remote Panel Controls 42.2.1. General

Page 157 - In the Remote Panel Interface

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

Page 158 - 7. Keyword Management

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

Page 159 - 7. Keyword Management 149

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

Page 160 - 7.2. Managing Keyword Files

Interactions between IPDP and MulticamWhen a Remote Panel and an IPDirector share the control of some PGMs in exclusivesecondary control mode, the fol

Page 161 - Creating a Keyword File

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

Page 162 - 152 7. Keyword Management

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

Page 163 - 7.3. Assigning Keywords

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

Page 164 - 154 7. Keyword Management

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

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Secondary Menu Without Keyword File DefinedIf no keyword file is selected in the setup, the LCD display will be:1keyword8901 2keyword8901 3keyword890

Page 166 - 7.4. Clearing Keywords

• If no default target is defined, the list of machines available on the network will appear.As soon as the operator selects one of them, the clip is

Page 167 - Keywords

4. CLIP MANAGEMENT 344.1. Introduction 344.1.1. Clip Structure 344.1.2. Clip Numbering Hierarchy 354.1.3. Clip Availability on Disks 374.2. Clip Funct

Page 168 - Search Archive

Ranking (***)Push Aux Clip Sort->TC PostRoll>Archive *** Name CamThe Ranking function allows assigning a ranking to the current clip. Pressing s

Page 169 - Search Reset

PostRollPush Aux Clip Sort->TC PostRoll>Archive *** Name CamThis function enables/disables the post-roll mode. "1PGM+PRV Secondary MenuCont

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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

Page 171 - Search Criteria

Clip Information AreaThe next area is the Clip Information Area which displays the clips of the selected pageand bank(s). Two clip banks are displayed

Page 172 - Search Options

Function Key DescriptionName F1 This function is used to name a clip.Clip/Cam F2 This function toggles between CLIP mode and CAMmode.• In CLIP mode, a

Page 173 - Search Results

Connect Function (F9)This option calls the CONNECT window. This window allows the operator to connect tothe clips and record trains of other machines

Page 174 - Other Possible Actions

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

Page 175 - 8. Operation on XNet Network

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

Page 176 - Connection Modes

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

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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.

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5.6. Operations on Clips in Playlists 885.6.1. Adding Clips in a Playlist 885.6.2. Deleting and Moving Playlist Elements 925.6.3. Browsing Within a Pl

Page 179 - Remote Clip

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

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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

Page 181 - Record Trains

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

Page 182 - 8.10. Disconnecting from XNet

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

Page 183 - 9. Advanced Control Modes

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

Page 184 - 9.1.2. Monitor Display

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

Page 185 - 9.1.3. Function Description

To recall a clip on another server than the one you are connected to, proceed as follows:1. Enter the 3 or 4 digits of the ID, followed by a slash mar

Page 186 - Arrow (A)

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

Page 187 - Clear (C)

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

Page 188 - 9.2. Target Mode

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

Page 189 - 9.2.2. Monitor Display

7.5. Editing the Ranking of a Clip 1567.6. Naming a Clip Using the Keywords 1577.7. Searching the Database Using the Keywords 1578. OPERATION ON XNET

Page 190 - Bottom Display Line

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

Page 191 - 9. Advanced Control Modes 181

In the VGAInterfaceCopying and moving clips is performed using the CUT, COPY and PASTE functionsavailable in the Clip Management area.How to Copy a C

Page 192 - 9.2.5. Managing Keyframes

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

Page 193 - 9.3. Offside Line Mode

4.4.6. Restriping ClipsLimitation of the Remote Panel InterfaceThe function to restripe the timecode of a clip via the Remote Panel is restricted asfo

Page 194 - Offside Line Mode Activation

In the VGAInterfaceTo restripe the timecode of a clip, proceed as follows:1. Move the cursor on the desired clip and press ENTER or click on it with

Page 195 - 9.3.3. Commands Description

4.4.7. Searching for Clips by TimecodeIntroductionSearching for clips by timecode is only available using the Remote Panel.NoteThe Reset function rese

Page 196 - 186 9. Advanced Control Modes

Displaying ResultsIf matching clips are found, the Remote Panel will automatically be in Browse mode (theBrowse key is red), allowing the operator to

Page 197 - 9.3.6. Playing the Sequence

4.4.9. Canceling a Network CopyIn the Remote Panel InterfaceTo cancel a remote copy, proceed as follows:1. While the clip is copying, its light flashe

Page 198 - 9.4. Split Screen Mode

4.4.10. 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,

Page 199 - Commands Description

5. Playlist Management5.1. IntroductionPlaylist CreationPlaylists can be created on the server:• via the LSM Remote Panel and/or the Multicam user int

Page 200 - 9.4.3. Using Horizontal Split

9.5.4. Managing the Memory Blocks 1989.5.5. Specific Camera Features 2029.6. Video Delay 2089.7. Sony, XtenDD35, Odetics & VDCP Protocols 209VI Ta

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5.2. Selecting Playlists or TimelinesPlaylist or Timeline LSM IDThe playlist/timeline numbering system is as follows:In the above example, the• “5” re

Page 202 - 9.5. Hypermotion Mode

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

Page 203 - 9.5.2. Commands Description

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

Page 204 - Hypermotion Main Menu

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

Page 205 - Hypermotion Secondary Menu

OtherAngThe OtherAng (Other Angle) function (SHIFT+C key) allows the operator to replace thecurrent playlist element by another playlist element showi

Page 206 - Remote Keys

SkipWhile the playlist is rolling, the next clip in the sequence is always displayed on the PRVscreen. The Skip function allows the operator to discar

Page 207 - 9. Advanced Control Modes 197

Display Depending on the Load Playlist SettingWhen the Load Playlist parameter is set to ‘Conditional’ in the Operational Setup menu onthe Remote Pane

Page 208 - Managing Cue Points

For each playlist the following information is displayed:Field DescriptionPlaylist ID Unique identifier of the playlist on the server.Ex: PL16Playlist

Page 209 - 9. Advanced Control Modes 199

5.5. Operations on Playlists5.5.1. Setting and Loading PlaylistsIntroductionA distinction is made between setting and loading a playlist:• When you lo

Page 210 - 200 9. Advanced Control Modes

To load the current playlist, continue as follows:6. Press PLST to load the current playlist on a player channel (it cannot be empty).To exit the play

Page 211 - 9. Advanced Control Modes 201

What's New?In the Operational manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlightinformation on new and updated features.The changes

Page 212 - ARRI Camera Hi-Motion I

Playlist Speed• As soon as the lever is used to start the playback or during playback, the pre-setspeed for the current clip is canceled and set by th

Page 213 - For-A VFC-7000 Camera

To delete all playlists stored on a same bank, proceed as follows:1. Press SHIFT+Page+F_ key to select the page in which the playlists to delete arelo

Page 214 - NAC Camera Hi-Motion II

• The EDL+Clips copy copies the playlist definition and the playlist elements to thedestination. In this case, you must also choose one of the followi

Page 215 - Photron Camera

4. Select an empty playlist location.A new menu appears on the LCD display of the Remote Panel, with the correspondingmessage on the OSD of the output

Page 216 - Vision Research Camera

7. Press the C key to specify whether to perform a SHORT or a LONG copy.◦ SHORT mode (default): only the section of the elements between the Short INa

Page 217 - Cue points management

10. Press CTRL+V to paste the playlist.The following dialog box pops up:Copy Playlist xx/xx to yy.Select Copy Playlist Mode (Space Bar)Playlist OnlyPl

Page 218 - 9.6. Video Delay

From the Playlist WindowTo name the current playlist from the VGA Playlist window, proceed as follows:1. Press F10 to open the VGA Playlist screen. Th

Page 219 - Protocols

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

Page 220 - IPDP Protocol

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

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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

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