EVS XS User Manual

Technical RefeRenceHARDWAREVersion 11.02 - July 2013

XS servers can also be controlled by EVS applications:IPDirector: a suite of Windows software applications designed to manage networkedEVS video serve

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MultiviewerThe multiviewer board is an option on XS servers.Connectors FunctionIN The J2 connectors from the CODEC modules of the COHX board areconnec

In standard configuration only Remote one (on RS422 port 1) is allowed to reset thesystem.WarningThis jumper should be removed if the device connecte

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2. Safety and Compliance2.1. SafetyThis equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following:• EN 60950 (European): Safety

Standard Area TitleEN 61000-4-6 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4(Limits); Section 6 ; Testing and measurementtechniques -

2.4. FCCMarkingThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

3. Hardware Specifications3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights3.1.1. Rack Mount 5U Main FrameWeightDisk Configuration Weight5U - 19 inches chassis w

Right viewTop view3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main FrameWeightDisk Configuration Weight6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 35 kg /

DimensionsThe following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XS server with a 6Uchassis.Front viewLeft viewRight view8 3. Hardware S

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3.1.3. SAS-HDX UnitThe following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the SAS-HDX externalarray.For more information on the SAS-HDX, ref

3.1.4. Control DevicesThe following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it.XSense Remote Control PanelWeight: 3.24 k

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3.2. Power SupplyRedundant Power SupplyThe server is fitted with two auto switching and hot-swappable power supplies.The secondary hot-swappable power

3.3. Environmental ConditionsOperating• Temperature: 10°C to + 50°C (50°F to 122°F) ambient with free air flow• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-cond

4. Software Specifications4.1. Video SpecificationsVideo StandardsThe following table lists the video specifications both in SD and in HD format for y

SMPTE StandardsThe following table lists the SMPTE standards supported by your server.Configuration SMPTE standardSD SDI ST 259:2008 (525i 59.94Hz; 6

6U Server (6 and 4 channels)The following optional audio configurations are available:• Configuration BNC AES/EBU + XLR Analog:◦ 16 input and 16 outpu

4.3. Video Codecs and Bitrates4.3.1. Supported CodecsCodecs and Related License CodesThe XS server uses an intra-frame video encoding technique. It su

Content Transfer Encoding and File HeaderIt is possible to perform the encoding process in 8-bit or 10-bit and to write a 10-bit file onselected codec

4.3.2. Maximum BitratesThese maximum values are valid for XS servers running Multicam version 11.00 or higher.They guarantee a smooth play and a brows

4.3.3. Internal BandwidthGeneral DescriptionThis section helps you select the most appropriate bitrate for the native codec(s) on theEVS server, on th

Bandwidth and RT Channels at 59.94Hz (NTSC)CodecVideoBitrateFields/BlockActualBandwidthMax. RTChannelsAvid DNxHD®Apple ProRes LT85Mbps42 11.42 MB/s 2

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4.3.4. Recording CapacitiesDisk StorageThe disk storage, on SAS disks, can be as follows, with a total of up to 84 disks:• internal storage only: 6 or

Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disks (4+1) RAID Configuration– 50Hz#Disks#Extarray(4+1)#RAIDS#Spares30Mbps40Mbps50Mbps100Mbps110Mbps120Mbps185Mbps4

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Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration –50Hz#Disks#Extarray(5+1)#RAIDS#Spares30Mbps40Mbps50Mbps100Mbps110Mbps120Mbps185Mbps4a

Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disk (4+1) RAID Configuration –59.94Hz#Disks#Extarray(4+1)#RAIDS#Spares30Mbps40Mbps50Mbps100Mbps110Mbps145Mbps220Mbp

#Disks#Extarray(4+1)#RAIDS#Spares30Mbps40Mbps50Mbps100Mbps110Mbps145Mbps220Mbps4audios4audios4audios8audios8audios8audios8audios79 4 15 4 1143 884 725

Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration –59.94Hz#Disks#Extarray(5+1)#RAIDS#Spares30Mbps40Mbps50Mbps100Mbps110Mbps145Mbps220Mbp

4.4. Network Transfers4.4.1. XNet TransfersRuleThis section provides figures on transfer speeds for jobs processed by the XNet (or SDTI)network.The se

XNet TransfersThe maximum transfer speeds between EVS servers through the SDTI ports of the XSserver are summarized in the following table. The calcul

Restore TransfersThe following tables gives the transfer speed of A/V content of a given codec to the XF2hardware, knowing that the XF2 bandwidth for

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ExampleHow many real-time transfers can be processed over a GigE network if I work with AvidDNxHD® 100Mbps in NTSC, and if the maximum GigE bandwidth

Restore TransfersThe maximum transfer speeds through the Gigabit ports of the XS server are summarizedin the following table:CodecFieldRateVideoBitrat

4.4.3. XF2 CapacitiesStorageCapacity at 50Hz (PAL)The following tables gives the time (in hours and minutes) of A/V content of a given codecthat can

StorageCapacity at 59.94Hz (NTSC)The following tables gives the time (in hours and minutes) of A/V content of a given codecthat can be stored on the

4.5. Video InterpolationIntroductionThe playing back of smooth slow motion pictures carries specific issues: since somefields must be repeated at regu

4-Line InterpolatorThe 4-line interpolator uses a more sophisticated calculation based on the 4 neighboringlines. By using suitable coefficients for t

5. Hardware Installation andCabling5.1. Rack InstallationUnpackingUpon receipt of the equipment examine packing for obvious signs of damage. If damage

5.2. Rear Panel Description5.2.1. Rear Panel ConfigurationsThe XS server comes in a variety of configurations and rear panel variants:• 6U rack with 6

Video and CodecsThe codecs modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material.Each connector on a codec module is connected to the

The following analog and digital audio connectors layouts are available according to yourconfiguration:Config Layout Description- • Digital audio:16B

5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND CABLING 385.1. Rack Installation 385.2. Rear Panel Description 395.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations 395.2.2. 6U Rear Panel

Controls and CommunicationsThis rear panel part presents some or all of the following connectors according to yourconfiguration:• The Ref Video connec

Controls and CommunicationsThis rear panel part presents some or all of the following connectors according to yourconfiguration:• The PC LAN connector

5.2.3. 5U Rear Panel LayoutRear Panel AreasThe following drawing represents an example of a 5U rear panel available on an XSserver.The various areas o

Video and CodecsThe codecs modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material.Each connector on a codec module is connected to the

Digital AudioThe digital audio inputs and outputs are available on multi-pin (DA-15), or on BNCconnectors for audio signal inputs and outputs in digit

RS422 PortsThe RS422 ports allow the server to be remotely controlled through remote panels or third-party control devices.When a remote panel is used

Controls and CommunicationsThis rear panel part presents some or all of the following connectors according to yourconfiguration:• The Timecode connect

SAS-HDXThe SAS-HDX connector allows the connection to the external disk array SAS-HDX if it isinstalled.The SAS-HDX connector layout is as follow:Conf

• Analog audio:◦ XLR connectors: 8 inputs (high-Z balanced) and 8 outputs (600 Ohm drivecapable).◦ DA-15 connectors: 16 inputs (high-Z balanced) and 1

5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 PinoutThe digital audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rearpanel and viewed from outs

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5.4.3. Analog Audio DA-15 PinoutThe analog audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rearpanel and viewed from outsid

5.5. RS422 Connections5.5.1. RS422 Connector PinoutThe RS422 connectors are used to connect a remote control (from EVS or third party) toyour server.T

To ensure the failover, the backup links between IPDirector workstations and the XSservers need to be physically wired to a second RS422 port, as show

5.6.2. Network ArchitecturesTo set up an XNet network, EVS servers may be connected directly in a closed looparchitecture or, using a dedicated hub, t

Connection Diagram With EVS XHub SDTI HubExample of XNet2 network with a SDTI hub:5.6.3. Required Conditions to Set up and RunXNet1. All systems on th

5. the network type must be set to "Server" on one and only one EVS video server on thenetwork. The others must be set to either "Maste

Cable type @ 1485 MbpsRG59 45m / 148ftRG6 90m / 484ftRG11 120m / 393ftSuper HiQ 150m / 492ftFiber 80km (*)(*) 80km/200km is the total lengt

These performances are also limited by the disk bandwidth available from the EVS serverwhere the clips are stored. To prevent freeze issues and to max

XTAccess is directly connected to the XS server through the Gigabit network via an FTPclient. It runs on a Windows workstation and is mainly controlle

5.7.2. Backup of ClipsOverviewThe following schema shows how the backup of clips is performed with the Gigabitconnection and XTAccess:Workflow1. An ex

What's New?In the Technical Reference manual, the icon has been added on the left margin tohighlight information on new and updated features.The

5.7.3. Restore of ClipsOverviewOnly clips having one of the following formats can be restored: EVS MXF, MXF OP-1A, orQuick Time (depending on the vide

Workflow (Restore via Folder Scan)1. Based on the parameters defined in XTAccess, this application scans specific folderson external backup or archivi

5.7.5. SwitchesSupported SwitchesAll switches used on the GigE networks of EVS systems need to support jumbo frames(Ethernet frames with more than 1,5

Model/Product NumberRUGbportsUplinksJFswitchingJFroutingStackingDualPSCisco Catalyst WS-C2960S-48TS-L1 48 4x1G SFP Y N Y NoCisco Catalyst WS-C3750X-24

5.8. GPIOConnections5.8.1. GPIO Connector Pin-OutThe following table lists the GPIO connector pin-out:1 Relay Out 4 14 Relay Out 42 Relay Out 3 15 Re

Opto isolated Inputs (GP In 1, 2, 3, 4)Pin-OutSpecifications• The input consists in an opto diode (VF @ 1.1 Volt) in series with a 470 ohm resistor.•

TTL Inputs (GP In 5, 6, 7, 8)Relay Inputs Pin-OutThe relay must be connected between the ground and the corresponding TTL input on theDB-25.TTL Inputs

5.8.3. GP Out ConnectionsRelay Isolated Outputs (GP Out 1, 2, 3, 4)Pin-OutThe user can define the functions, types and settings associated to the GPI

Specifications• each pin can be individually configured as an output or an input• internal 4K7 pull up to +5V• low level Vi<1.5 Volt (U12=74HC

6. Boards Description6.1. Boards and Slots ConfigurationThe XS server is equipped with several boards that are all developed by EVS.According to your

6.2. V3X Video and Reference Boards6.2.1. DescriptionOverviewThe V3X board is divided in several parts:• a base board identified as V3X base (rear sec

Block DiagramThe block diagram of the V3X board with genlock is illustrated hereunder with theconnectors, jumpers and LEDs location:HARDWARE TECHNICAL

Base Board JumpersThe follow ing table lists the V3X base board jumpers and their respective function:Jumper FunctionST1, ST2 These 2 jumpers must be

V3X COD Modules LEDsThe following table lists the LEDs available on then V3X COD modules (from left to right):LED Color Status FunctionCPU Green Blink

Connector SD mode HD modeConnectorlabelJ2 SDI monitoring output (SD) SDI monitoring output(HD)Not wiredto thebackplane.Used foronboardmultiviewerinput

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6.2.3. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual LinkConnector AssignmentsThis section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standa

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6.2.4. CODConnectivity in 3D and 1080p SingleLink 3G-SDIConnector AssignmentsThis section describes the connector assignments and layout for the vide

1. Overview1.1. PresentationWelcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XS server. Wewill do our best to satisfy your video pr

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6.2.5. Channel AssignmentServer with Three Codec BoardsThe following table shows how the channels (play or record channels) are assigned to thecodec b

6.3. Audio Codec BoardThe audio codec board is the audio interface between the V3X boards and the H3X board.Video codec and audio codec boards are tie

6.4. H3X BoardThe H3X board is divided in 4 parts (2 in front, 2 in the back).• Front left: GBE (GigE) module.• Front right: CTL controller module.• B

LEDs FunctionThe available LEDs on the XNet2CTL controller module are, from left to right:LED Color Status FunctionLED 1 Green On Ok.Red On An error o

6.5. RAID Controller Boards6.5.1. RCTL Board on SAS Disk ArrayDisk Arrays on systems with H3X boards have a controller on the disk array board.Differe

6.5.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDXThe SAS-HDX is a 2U external disk storage containing up to 24 hot-swappable SASdisks, with a minimum of 5 disks. Ext

LEDs on the External ArrayFor each disk, a blue LED and a red LED are present.StatusFunctionBlueLEDRedLEDOff On (steady) Defect drive – must be replac

Disk Insertion and RemovalTo insert or remove a disk from an external array, carefully follow these steps:90 6. Boards DescriptionEVS Broadcast Equipm

6.6. MTPC A3/A6 BoardIntroductionThe function of the PC board is mainly the control of the video hardware and the interfaceof the peripheral equipment