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  • Page 1 TRACKING VIRTUAL STUDIO SYSTEM TVS-2000A Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........................5 HREE ARRANTY ........................5 DISPOSAL ............................5 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW ......................6 EATURES ..........................6 CHAPTER 2 TVS-2000A TRACKING VIRTUAL STUDIO SETUP ............ 8 YSTEM EQUIREMENT ......................8 ONNECTIONS ........................8 Front Panel ..........................8 Back Panel ..........................8 Input/Output Card Options.....................
  • Page 3 Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual.

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    PCIe Card are covered for 1 year. The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your • local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase. Disposal For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Overview

    Furthermore, with two camera inputs and two keyers, the TVS-2000A gives the user the capability to place two talents on one virtualset. The TVS-2000A can also be used in a remote scenario whereby the images captured by the two cameras at two different sites are placed on one single virtualset.
  • Page 7 • PREVIEW – presentation of the next element prepared for broadcast; • PROGRAMME – presentation of the current programme broadcast (system output); • Previews on multiple monitors (if monitors are connected to a workstation, it is possible to obtain different preview configurations, even on three monitors). Supported Formats •...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Tvs-2000A Tracking Virtual Studio Setup

     Monitor x 1 (up to three monitors can be connected to choices of the HDMI x 2, DVI-D x 1, DisplayPort x 2)  Keyboard  2 x SDI cameras for trackless use or Datavideo PTC-150 cameras for tracking use Connections Front Panel Access to the front panel is protected with a keyed door.

  • Page 9: Input/Output Card Options

    SDI input/output pairs, a mini phone jack for audio input and a tally output to the TVS-2000A. Note: Please connect any SDI cameras to use the TVS-2000A as a trackless Virtual Studio System. Tracking Camera Control Card (Purple) Camera Control card allows connection of...

  • Page 10: Removable Hard Disk Installation

    Removable Hard Disk Installation How to Assemble 2.5" HDD in Removable Rack Warning: You must use TVS-2000A proprietary HDD and not any Datavideo HDR series or DN series. Avoid HOT PLUGGING during operation (while writing to and reading from the disk) because it may cause damage to the system and other files.

  • Page 11: System Diagram

    System Diagram...

  • Page 12: Rmc-280 Remote Controller

    RMC-280 Remote Controller The RMC-280 is a cost effective remote controller designed specifically for the TVS-2000A Virtual Studio System. The RMC-280 interfaces with the TVS-2000A Virtual Studio System via an RS-232 interface. The RMC-280 gives the user switcher-style control of the TVS-2000A Virtual Studio System.

  • Page 13: Control Panel Overview

    Control Panel Overview TVS-2000A Virtual Studio Control Panel F1-F10 Curved Function Keys F1 – F10 Curved camera movement CAM 1 Camera 1 view P1-P10 Selection of position CAM 2 Camera 2 view Fade PGM to Black AUX view Take Switch between PVW and PGM...

  • Page 14: Main Unit - Rear Panel

    Main Unit - Rear Panel RS-232: RS-232 Communication Interface for connecting to the TVS- 2000A machine. DC 12V: 12V DC Power Input Power: ON/OFF Switch Program and Preset rows The Program row of buttons is for control of the program output; this is the live output. You can switch or CUT from one video source to another directly on the Program row.

  • Page 15: Downstream Keyers

    Downstream Keyers DSK 1/2 Pressing DSK 1/2 places logo or animations on the program view. Before placing the DSK on the program view, make sure it is correct on the PVW screen first. Control Knob Assigns a source to DSK 1/2 from a selection of camera, video files, and pictures This cuts from the current key source to the selected key source.

  • Page 16: Ptz Camera Control

    P1 – P10 P1 to P10 buttons allow the user to select a particular position of a Virtual Camera (V/C). Linear and Curved In linear mode, the Virtual Camera moves between phases in a linear fashion. In curved mode, the Virtual Camera moves between phases in an arc like path.
  • Page 17 IRIS Knob Rotate the IRIS knob clockwise and counter-clockwise to adjust the camera iris. Note: While in the camera menu, pressing the Knob selects or confirms a selection. AUTO White Balance Pressing the AWB will automatically white balance the camera. Speed Press the SPEED button to set camera lens movement speed.

  • Page 18: Keyboard Backlight

    2. Rotate the knob right to enhance and left to dim 3. Press the knob again to turn off this feature How to Calibrate the PTC-150 Camera Position for Your TVS-2000A System After finishing the basic system setup, please follow the steps below to optimize the visual effect of the TVS-2000A’s tracking function.
  • Page 19 • Once in option 7, select YES to reset PAN, TILT and ZOOM values to factory defaults. Step 3: Make sure the PTC-150 camera is positioned at a perfect horizontal line level. If the camera is not positioned at the perfect horizontal line level, please open the main menu of the PTC-150 camera and select 5: System ...
  • Page 20 Step 5: Measure the distance between the PTC-150 camera lens center to the object shot in centimeters. Step 6: Set the PTC-150 to Tracking Mode on the TVS-2000A user interface by selecting TVS- 2000A Configuration Window / Tracking tab / CAM 1 (SDI IN 1) / Camera Port: CAM CTRL 1 / Tracking: V/C 1 •...
  • Page 21 • On the CAM 1 (SDI IN 1) pane, set the Control Port to CAM CTRL 1 and Tracking to V/C 1. Step 7: At the bottom left of the Production User Interface, click V/C1 tab and enter “Camera Setup.” At the top right corner of the Camera Setup screen, on the Position coordinates pane, enter the previously measured height and distance into the Y and Z fields respectively and then close the window.
  • Page 22 • Enter the previously measured height and distance into the Y and Z fields respectively Step 8: At this point, you have done calibrating the PTC-150 camera position for the TVS- 2000A system and you may start using it as you wish.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Starting Tvs-2000A Software

    2. Connect one or multiple monitors to TVS-2000A via HDMI, DVI and Display Port. 3. Press the power button to boot the TVS-2000A hardware system. Power button is located on the right of the red reset button; please refer to the...

  • Page 24: Production Live

    TVS News link The TVS News link allows Datavideo to publish updated information to the user. The information can be in the form of blog entries, news headlines, audio or video.

  • Page 25: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration offers the user four basic functions: language selection, firmware update, free virtualset download and system summary. Language: A pull-down menu allowing the user to choose a desired language from English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese. Update button: When clicked, the system will search for firmware update. About button: A pop-up window will appear, displaying information such as EULA, Version number, and Serial Number.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Production Live Screen

    Chapter 4 Production Live Screen After entering the production live option, the production screen will appear as illustrated in the diagram below. The production screen can generally be divided into five areas: 1. Tool Bar 2. Multi-View Screens 3. Switcher-like Buttons 4.
  • Page 27 Layout Screen adjustment where in this option the user is allowed to select the number of screens to be used. • One Screen • Two Screens (Production + Multiview) • Two Screens (Production + Program) • Two Screens (Production + Preview) •...

  • Page 28: Help

    Help • About: Clicking About displays information such as EULA, Version number, and Serial Number • QR Code: Scan the QR code to download the TVS- 2000A User Manual Multi-View Area In the multi-view area, the user is able to view the camera source and other multiple multimedia file sources on the left-hand side of the area.

  • Page 29: Program And Preview Rows & Function Settings

    Details of each individual element are described in the table below. Cam 1 SDI Camera preview window 1 Cam 2 SDI Camera preview window 2 Additional camera or media player input or Powerpoint presentation input Media 1 Video clip 1 from hard disk drive Media 2 Video clip 2 from hard disk drive Still 1...

  • Page 30: 11-Input Main Switcher

    11-input Main Switcher  2 x CAM – Enables two camera sources and the chroma and luma keying functions can be applied to the signals on this channel.  1 x AUX – Additional camera or media player input or Powerpoint presentation input ...
  • Page 31 There are two DSK keys available for the user. Follow the following procedure to display DSK on the Program view: • Switch on one of the DSK buttons; • DSK button is illuminated in green; • Select the source from the list below; •...

  • Page 32: Scene Editing

    Scene Editing In Scene Editing, each virtual camera (V/C) behaves like a real camera. In other words, selection of an V/C is like selecting a camera in a multi-camera environment. Each position corresponds to a virutal camera position (Camera_1, Camera_2, and etc). The user can switch between positions by clicking on position windows, which is similar to the “cut transition”...

  • Page 33: 4.4.1 Camera Setup

    After loading the studio scene, the three rows of buttons allow the user to select talent material source and plasma TV material source. As depicted in the diagram above, Row A is for talent 1 material source selection and Row B is for talent 2 material source selection. Row C is for plasma TV material source selection.
  • Page 34 The pane on the right of the camera setup window allows the user to adjust position, orientation and zoom settings of the scene. The respective parameters are described as follows. Position • X: Adjustment of the x-axis moves the scene horizontally. •...

  • Page 35: 4.4.2 Linear And Curved Auto Play

    4.4.2 Linear and Curved Auto Play Auto Play generates the animated PTZ transition effect. After clicking the Linear or Curved button, the Auto Play function is enabled and the camera movement will be smooth and animated. The transition time is adjusted by controls located below the Linear and Curved buttons.

  • Page 36: File Management

    Production Live module. File Management The TVS-2000A allows the user to apply videos and still images to the program window. The file management system is designed to serve this purpose by allowing the user to do all the preparation work before the broadcast.
  • Page 37 white grid. To add a file to the bin, a tab (or a subtab within a tab) has to be selected. After that, either click the add file button or double click an empty space within the selected tab of the bin, and a typical file browsing window will be opened.
  • Page 38 The formats and codecs supported for video files (for media added to the MEDIA1 and MEDIA2 tabs) are: MPEG4 and H.264 MPEG-2 Smart Render Wrapper DVCPRO 25/50/HD Still 1/2 – As depicted in the diagram below, this is where the still picture files can be displayed. Click to browse the local hard disk for picture files.

  • Page 39: Triggers - Rmc-280 Function Keys

    TVS-2000A STILL (System’s STILL TEXT edit module) Triggers – RMC-280 Function Keys The user is allowed to control the TVS-2000A with external keyboards such as the RMC-280 Remote Controller. There are 10 user-defined function keys, F1 to F10, on RMC-280 Remote Controller. These function keys are configurable on the TVS-2000A system.

  • Page 40: Advanced

    In general, two modes are available and they are “Simple” and “Advanced.” Advanced In Advanced mode, the user is allowed to select all available functions in the above table. Furthermore, the execution sequence of the selected functions is customizable. Select “Advanced” and click to open a command selection window shown below.

  • Page 41: Simple

    Monitor Configuration The TVS-2000A operates on multiple input and output signals. To ensure better functionality for the preview of the signals, the user may connect additional monitors to the workstation. With a separate monitor, the preview can be larger than the one in Production Live.

  • Page 42: General Display And Audio Settings

    Hence, in order to allow the user to manage multiple monitors, a Monitor Configuration Interface as shown in the diagram below is built into the TVS-2000A. To open the interface, simply click “Configuration” on the tool bar, select “Configuration” option and then click “Screens”...
  • Page 43 There are two SDI types (Type A and Type B) available on the TVS-2000A. Please note that most Datavideo products adopt type A. In addition, the TVS-1200A is able to output PGM audio on the selected sound card. To hear the PGM audio, follow the steps outlined below to configure your system setup.
  • Page 44 6. The selection will be remembered once the Motherboard Audio Output has been configured. In this way, after the audio cable is disconnected from the TVS system, the connection will be automatically re-established after the audio cable is plugged back in again.

  • Page 45: Motion Capture Specification

    Motion Capture Specification The TVS-2000A uses Intel® Quick Sync Video technology, which is a built-in feature in some of Intel processors. It allows hardware acceleration of video stream encoding. The TVS-2000A also supports capturing of system PGM output. This enables the use of the TVS-2000A as a video recorder and is usually used in live production.

  • Page 46: 4.10 Program Video Stream

    As a result, live programs can reach all viewers in real time, even in remote areas. TVS-2000A is the main element for such realization because in addition to creating a broadcast signal, it is also capable of converting the broadcast signal into a network data stream.

  • Page 47: 4.11 Tracking Cameras

    4.11 Tracking Cameras The Camera Control Card allows connection of two PTC-150 cameras to the TVS-2000A via RJ- 45 ports such that they can also be controlled on the RMC-280 Virtual Studio Remote Control Unit.

  • Page 48: Chapter 5 Chroma And Luma Keys

    Chroma and Luma Keys Keying is a special filter that the TVS-2000A uses to remove a specific color (e.g. Green) from the image by applying the filter to the input CAM. CH/L Key 1 applies the filter to the input CAM 1 and CH/L Key 2 applies the filter to the input CAM 2.

  • Page 49: Matte Control

    If the colour of the keyed out background is not uniform, the user can make use of the Detect Color button, which will calculate the background’s LRGB parameters using the automated average. If the parameters cannot be accessed, the user will be notified about it via a message window, after which the colour will be reset to default.
  • Page 50 The Show alpha matte view The intended result is to make the mask background colour as close to perfect black as possible. In order to do that the Black Level slider should be moved until black is distributed as evenly as possible on the mask background. A view after a Black level adjustment If the slider is moved to the extremes, the other objects will lose their properties and become non-transparent;...

  • Page 51: Tolerance Correction

    A view after a White level adjustment In many cases, the option White Level will be used in conjunction with the option Black Level in order to obtain the most possible effective settings of the black background, with no loss on white objects and vice versa.
  • Page 52 The second function is called Color and its use leads to the restoration to a uniform black structure of the background. It improves in particular the visibility of an object in the case of a significant difference in luminance between the background and the object. This means that semi-transparent objects, e.g.

  • Page 53: Spill Correction

    Spill Correction Spill correction removes keying colour remains (Despill). Once the correct mask is set, the functions in the Spill correction section will eliminate the reflection of the colour of the keyed background in the object. Impact of the background colour on the object – a view before a Despill correction Click the Spill Correction button to enter the setting page.
  • Page 54 The value of the algorithm is controlled by means of the Despill coarse function. If the keyed background is green, after a certain threshold of the Despill coarse function is crossed, the green component is entirely eliminated from the object in the RGB (red, green, blue) space, which results in the transition of colours into the purple (magenta) area.

  • Page 55: Edge Correction

    Edge Correction Additional correction is applied to improve quality. Click the Edge Correction button enter the setting screen. The Edge Correction function is used to correct semi-transparent areas (e.g. hair ends that need to be darkened or brightened) in order to make an object look natural. The Edge brightness slider Garbage Mask Garbage mask is used to reduce the mask size by cutting it (in all of the possible directions:...
  • Page 56 A view from the camera area By cutting the remaining elements by means of the sliders Left, Right, Top, Bottom, it is possible to place the object within the area of the keyed background. A view after a Garbage mask correction with the keying algorithm switched off After enabling the chroma keying function, the following effect is obtained.

  • Page 57: Post Correction

    A view after the Garbage mask correction with the keying algorithm switched on Comments: It should be kept in mind that in this case the object may only move within the area of the cut off mask – otherwise the object will disappear. Furthermore, if the Garbage mask sliders are used, it is possible to check whether the previous settings were correct and whether they had any influence on the final look of the virtual background.

  • Page 58: Chapter 6 Fast Chromakeying

    Chapter 6 Fast Chromakeying The TVS-2000A comes with two special features that allow the user to perform fast chromakeying. The two special features are Simple Chroma Key and the Wizard. Simple Chroma Key Simple Chroma Key mode gives the user the capability to apply the chromakeying effect with a single mouse click.

  • Page 59: Chapter 7 3D Studio Editor

    3D Studio Editor Open the 3D Studio Editor Follow the steps below to open the 3D Studio Editor: Open the TVS-2000A program to enter the Production interface. Click at the bottom left corner to open the interface for selecting raw materials.

  • Page 60: Virtual Camera Customization Tool

    Virtual Camera Customization Tool There are three control modes for moving the virtual camera. Each control mode is described in the table below. All direction Sets x and y coordinates of the virtual camera Rotation Rotates the virtual camera in all directions and angles Zoom Zooms IN/OUT virtual camera “Lock Axis”...

  • Page 61: Virtual Set Object Selection

    Virtual Set Object Selection The three major options are “Scene”, “Camera” and “Light.” In these options, the user will be allowed to create, replicate, remove and rename the objects. Scene In this option, you will be able to add a new object to the scene which can be edited by modifying object properties and moving objects between layers.
  • Page 62 Camera The user is allowed to configure up to 15 virtual cameras. The Camera tab allows you to change the camera position to meet the requirements of your video production. The camera can be individually configured in terms of its position, orientation and size.
  • Page 63 Light There are four types of light and they are ambient, directional, point and spot. You are allowed to select up to five lights with each light having configurable parameters. Ambient Light The ambient light refers to Omni-directional light rays from a point of light.
  • Page 64 Point The point light rays are transmitted from a point to the surroundings (Omni-directional) in order to light up the object model. It is similar to the Omni-directional candle light or light bulb in real life. In respective to the location of the light source, the object in the scene will project slanted shadows, thus creating uniform light and transparency effects.

  • Page 65: Studio 3D Editor Wizard

    Spot Spot light is a light source that forms a cone-shaped space of light. The light rays are transmitted from the center of the light source to the cone-shaped space in order to light up the object model within. The spot light is directional because only the object model within the cone-shaped space can be lit up.
  • Page 66 To the top left corner, click “File” and then “Open Wizard” to start creating your scene. The 3D Studio Editor shown in the diagram above allows the user to quickly create the scene even if you are not an experienced 3D Editor user. There are three function areas on the screen and they are (1) virtual camera customization tool, (2) scene object selection, and (3) material template.
  • Page 67 Scene Objects This part is related to the templates on the right half of the screen. First select the area of objects that you want to modify and then move the mouse cursor to the templates on the right half of the screen to select the desired materials. The user is allowed to customize materials for the scene, walls, the floor, the ceiling and other accessories, which form a unique style of the scene.
  • Page 68 After clicking the “Wall” tab, click a reflective material in the right pane. Below is the resulting effect after the reflective material is applied. After clicking the “Decorations” tab, the user will be allowed to add accessory objects such as table, chair, light, TV, podium and etc.

  • Page 69: How To Add An Accessory Object

    How to add an accessory object? In the scene, click a “Slot” icon and you will immediately see the selected slot flashing, indicating that the slot will be the position at which the object will be placed. In the template area, the user will also be recommended the appropriate objects.
  • Page 70 If the name of the added object does not appear, please enable the “Advanced” view mode to view the object information. Clicking “V” allows the user to view objects in the category. By clicking the sub-category, the user will be allowed to change the object’s material property by selecting the material ball right below.

  • Page 71: Chapter 8 Sound Mixer

    Chapter 8 Sound mixer The TVS-2000A comes equipped with a sound mixer function, which serves to mix sound signals. It also allows the user to adjust the signal level for each source separately as well as the sound output. The sound mixer allows the user to adjust the following channels: •...

  • Page 72: Chapter 9 Specifications

    Chapter 9 Specifications TVS-2000A Virtual Studio System Video Input 3G/HD/SD-SDI x 2 Video Output 3G/HD/SD-SDI x 2 SMPTE-425M 1080p (60/59.94/50/30/25) 1080i (60/59.94/50) SMPTE-274M Video Input Format 1080p (30/29.97/25) HD-SDI 3 Gb/s SMPTE-296M 720p (60/59.94/50) 3.5mm phone jack x 1 Analog Audio Input...

  • Page 73: Service & Support

    Service & Support It is our goal to make owning and using Datavideo products a satisfying experience. Our support staff is available to assist you to set up and operate your system. Contact your local office for specific support requests. Plus, DATAVIDEO WORLDWIDE OFFICES please visit www.datavideo.com to access our FAQ section.

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