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Version 12.02 - April 2014

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  • Page 1: Configuration Manual

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL Version 12.02 - April 2014...
  • Page 3 (for manuals on hardware products) or at the following page on the EVS website: http://www.evs.com/contacts. User Manuals on EVS Website The latest version of the user manual, if any, and other user manuals on EVS products can be found on the EVS download center, on the following webpage: http://www.evs.com/downloadcenter.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Introduction to the Configuration of EVS Servers 1.2. Introduction to the Manual 1.3. Starting the EVS Server 1.4. Accessing the Web-Based Interface 2. MULTICAM SETUP 2.1.
  • Page 6 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 2.5.5. Exporting Log Files 3. MULTICAM CONFIGURATION 3.1. Overview on User Interfaces 3.1.1. Introduction 3.1.2. Overview of the Multicam Configuration Window 3.1.3. Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window 3.1.4. Overview of the Setup Menus in the Remote Panel 3.1.5.
  • Page 7 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 3.9.1. Overview 3.9.2. OSD Settings 3.9.3. Audio Meters OSD Settings 3.9.4. Clips Settings 3.9.5. Playlist Settings 3.9.6. Protection Settings 3.9.7. Push Settings 3.9.8. Audio Settings 3.9.9. EVS Controller Settings 4. MONITORING 4.1. Server Monitoring 4.1.1. Overview on Server Monitoring Windows 4.1.2.

  • Page 9: What's New

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 What's New? In the Multicam Configuration manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features in release 12.02. Multi-essence configurations: Intra + LongGOP / LongGOP only / Intra only Please refer to the release notes for limitations with the LongGOP only configuration.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The Multicam Setup application is used for configuration and maintenance operations on EVS video servers. It is also used to select which application to run, since EVS disk recorders have the ability to run various dedicated applications (Video Server, Slow Motion, …).
  • Page 12 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 • a configuration section for each configuration line. It is presented in seven tabs which easily give access to all configuration parameters: Simple User Interface The user interface is simple and clear thanks to: •...
  • Page 13 Remote Control panel. Configuration Available from Server, Web and Remote Panel You can configure the EVS server using one of the three available tools: • The server-based application (VGA) features all settings and commands for the setup and configuration.

  • Page 14: Introduction To The Manual

    Starting the EVS Server Introduction When switching on the EVS server, the first step is the PC boot sequence, followed by the boot of the video I/O boards, and finally the Multicam Setup application is started. When Starting the EVS Server for the First Time Before you first use your EVS server, you need to perform the following tasks: •...

  • Page 15: Accessing The Web-Based Interface

    To be able to open the web-based interface in a browser, you need to know the IP address of the PC LAN of the EVS server. See section "Setting the Server LAN PC Address" on page 25 for more information.

  • Page 16: Multicam Setup

    General Description The Multicam Setup window is the window that opens first when the Multicam Setup application is launched. It is displayed when the EVS server is started but does not run a given configuration yet. The Multicam Setup window allows users to: •...
  • Page 17 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 User Interfaces The Multicam Setup window contains six areas highlighted and described below. These areas contain similar information in both web-based and server-based applications. The following screenshot presents the Multicam Setup window in the server-based...
  • Page 18 • chassis type • server serial number Configuration Lines This area shows all configurations the EVS server can run: • 16 configurations lines are available on an EVS server. A default configuration is defined behind all configuration lines, even if no name is assigned to the configuration line.

  • Page 19: Navigability And Commands

    Multicam Setup application status • the date and time of the last refresh • the Refresh button Server Information This area displays the following information on the EVS server: • genlock status (OK or bad) • timecode and timecode status (OK or bad) •...

  • Page 20: Tools Menu

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Configuration Lines In the Configuration Lines area, a configuration line is highlighted when it is selected. The main commands for configuration line management are presented below: Command description Command key Moving up in the list of configuration lines...

  • Page 21: Configuration Lines

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Configuration Lines Command description Command icon Renaming the configuration line Entering the Configuration window to edit the settings related the configuration line Deleting the configuration line Starting the server with the corresponding configuration line Tools Menu To call a Tools command, simply click on the command in the Tools menu.

  • Page 22: Launching A Configuration

    The material ingested on an EVS server must therefore, as much as possible, be and remain available on this server in all active essences. For this reason, some restrictions or checks are applied when you launch a configuration.

  • Page 23: Editing A Configuration

    How to Edit a Configuration Introduction When the operator hits a key on the keyboard connected to the EVS server (within five seconds if the automatic launch of a configuration is active), the Multicam Setup window stays open, and the operator can select and enter the selected configuration to edit it.

  • Page 24: Renaming Configuration Lines

    2.2.4. Renaming Configuration Lines Introduction When the EVS server is delivered, default names are assigned to the configuration lines. You can change them as explained below. In the Server-Based Application To rename the configuration line in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 25: Exporting And Importing Configuration Lines

    EVS server. In the Server-Based Application To export configuration lines from an EVS server in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press P to call the Export Configuration Lines command.
  • Page 26 In the web-based interface, it is only possible to export configuration lines one by one. To export configuration lines from an EVS server in the web-based interface, proceed as follows: 1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Export configuration lines in the Tools menu.
  • Page 27 How to Import Configuration Lines In the Server-Based Application Warning If the EVS server is password-protected, you should deactivate the password protection. Otherwise, you will only be able to import the operational settings of the configuration lines selected for import.
  • Page 28 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 3. On the left pane, use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to highlight the folder that contains the configuration file you want to import. When the folder is selected, the right pane shows: ◦...
  • Page 29 In the web-based interface, it is only possible to import configuration lines one by one. To import configuration lines onto an EVS server in the web-based interface, proceed as follows: 1. From the Multicam Setup window, click Import configuration lines in the Tools menu.

  • Page 30: Changing The Position Of Configuration Lines

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 2.2.6. Changing the Position of Configuration Lines In the Server-Based Application To move a configuration line up in the list in the server-based application, proceed as follows: 1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted.
  • Page 31 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 In the Web-Based Interface The feature to copy and paste configuration lines is not available as such in the web- based interface. You can however use the import and export feature to change the position of lines in the list of configuration lines.

  • Page 32: Chapter Contents

    Assigning a Server Facility Name Introduction You can assign a facility name to the EVS server. It allows the identification of the EVS server with a dedicated name, besides the server's serial number. This name is independent from any configuration.

  • Page 33: Activating And Deactivating The Password Protection

    Protection Activating the Password on the EVS Server Introduction The administrator can protect the EVS server with a password. This password protection prevents unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. It does not prevent from using operational commands. The password protection can only be activated and deactivated from the server-based application.
  • Page 34 On the Remote Panel, the Technical Setup menu is not available. How to Activate the Password on the EVS Server To activate a password on the EVS server, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press W to call the Enable password command. A warning message opens.

  • Page 35: Setting The Server Lan Pc Address

    Setting the Server LAN PC Address Introduction The MTPC board of an EVS server allows interaction with other EVS hardware on a setup via the LAN PC address. The port #1 of the MTPC board is used. The communication is established through telnet or FTP access.

  • Page 36: Setting The Server Date And Time

    How to Set the LAN PC To set up the LAN PC on the EVS server, proceed as follows: 1. In the Multicam Setup window, press L to call the Set LAN PC address command.

  • Page 37: Supported Formats

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Supported Formats The supported date format is DD-MM-YYYY, as shown in the example below: • 15-03-2011 for March 15, 2011 The supported time format is hh:mm:ss, as shown in the example below • 22:58:00 for 22 h 58 min 00 sec (24-hour display) A warning message will inform you if the format you try to use is not valid.

  • Page 38: Setting The Default Output To Vga/Video

    Configuring Server Raids Introduction When the EVS server is started, the server raids are automatically detected, and built based on the default settings described in the 'Default Raid Configuration' section below. You can view the default raid configuration and modify it from the Raid Configuration window.
  • Page 39 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Overview on the Raid Configuration Window The Raid Configuration window is available from the Multicam Setup window, when pressing R to call the Raid Configuration command in the Tools menu: The Requested Configuration area, in the upper part of the window, displays the default raid configuration.

  • Page 40: Field Description

    The software is able to handle two raid organizations: • (4+1): raid of 5 disks • (5+1): raid of 6 disks Current Raid Configuration This area is used to display the raid status for the selected configuration when the EVS server is running a configuration. 2. Multicam Setup...

  • Page 41: Licenses And Maintenance

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 2.4. Licenses and Maintenance 2.4.1. Overview on Options Codes Management Introduction To run a software application and/or specific software options, not only the software itself is required but also a license key (called 'license code' in Multicam), which is unique for every option on every system.

  • Page 42: Options Codes Management Window

    In the Server-Based Application The window features three areas which contain the information mentioned below: Area Description Upper area List of key settings related to the EVS server: • System ID: ID code of the hardware key, necessary for license code calculation. •...

  • Page 43: Entering And Removing License Codes

    EVS in the form of: • a xxxxx.COD file (xxxxx = serial number of the server for which this file has been calculated). You need to apply this file to the EVS server from the Option codes management window. •...
  • Page 44 To enter a new license code delivered via a COD file, proceed in one of the following ways: 1. Copy the .COD file on a USB key that you connect to the USB port of the EVS server. 2. From the Multicam Setup window, press O to open the Options codes management window.
  • Page 45 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Next to the line corresponding to the activated codes, the license type and the expiration date (if any) are displayed. In the Web-Based Interface To enter a new license code delivered via a key number, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 46: Chapter Contents

    2.5.2. Rebooting the EVS Server To reboot the EVS server is not running in a given configuration, press B from the Multicam Setup window, then RIGHT ARROW and ENTER to validate the action. To reboot the EVS server when it is running in a given configuration, press ALT+Q when you are in the Clip or Playlist page, then press ENTER to confirm the action.
  • Page 47 At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk. It can be identified in the Shift-F5 screen or in the EVS - RAID configuration menu. [Enter]=Continue" • if the faulty disk is contained in a RAID: "Warning: a disk has been disconnected.
  • Page 48 "Warning: a spare disk has been disconnected. At the next opportunity please consider replacing the faulty disk. It can be identified in the Shift-F5 screen or in the EVS - RAID configuration menu. [Enter]=Continue" •...
  • Page 49 Rebuild Process Introduction The XSnano server is capable of performing a rebuild process of the RAID. This process can happen either while the Multicam application is not running (offline process – rebuild is faster) or while the Multicam application is running (online process – rebuild is slower).

  • Page 50: Clearing Video Disks

    If you don’t rebuild the RAID array or if you don’t clear clips, the EVS server will keep running on 4, or 5, disks only, and you will see a warning message appearing every time you start or close the Multicam application.

  • Page 51: Exporting Log Files

    3. Click Yes to validate the deletion or No to cancel the deletion. 2.5.5. Exporting Log Files When the EVS support team requests the log files to investigate an issue, you can export the log files to a plugged-in USB key by pressing the X shortcut key from the Multicam Setup window.

  • Page 52: Multicam Configuration

    Configuration with Caution Most parameters are factory preset, and should not be modified without advice of qualified EVS staff. Improper values for some parameters will prevent the proper operation of the system. Parameter Availability Only the parameters or parameter values valid for the given server type, server chassis, and active license codes are available for defining the various configurations.
  • Page 53 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 The following table provides an overview on the features available in each user interface: Configuration Window Technical Settings Operational Settings Server-Based (tabs 1-6) (tab 7) Application Web-Based (tabs 1-6) (tab 7) Interface Remote Panel Yes (partly)

  • Page 54: Overview Of The Multicam Configuration Window

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Concurrent Modifications in the Remote Panel and the Server-Based Application When a parameter is modified with the Remote Panel, and that parameter is not in conflict with the parameter modified in the Configuration page of the server-based application, the following message will be displayed on the VGA.

  • Page 55: Display Mode

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Accessing the Multicam Configuration Window In the Server-Based Application To access the Multicam Configuration window from the Multicam Setup window when the server is not running, proceed as follows: 1. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to respectively move up and down in the list of configuration lines until the requested line is highlighted.
  • Page 56 Web-Based User Interface The following screenshot presents the 1 tab of the Multicam Configuration window of an XSnano server in the web-based interface, shown in basic mode: • The top line displays the name of the selected configuration, and specifies whether the configuration has been launched (running) or not (not running).
  • Page 57 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 3. Multicam Configuration...

  • Page 58: Navigating And Editing In The Multicam Configuration Window

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 3.1.3. Navigating and Editing in the Multicam Configuration Window In the Server-Based Application Navigation Commands The following table presents the commands to navigate in the Multicam Configuration window: Command description Command key...
  • Page 59 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Enabling Values in a List For some settings, you need to enable values in a list of displayed values. This is, for example, the case with the selection of pages (receive pages, protect pages) in the Operation tab.

  • Page 60: Overview Of The Setup Menus In The Remote Panel

    Note The Setup menu of the Remote Panel is dynamically adapted based on the EVS server configuration and valid license codes. Consequently, the settings available on the Remote Panel do not have a fixed position in the Setup menu.

  • Page 61: Navigating And Editing In The Setup Menus Of The Remote Panel

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Accessing the Operational Setup Menu To access the Operational Setup menu, proceed as follows: 1. If you are in Playlist mode, press RECORD first to exit this mode. 2. Press SHIFT + MENU to go to the Main menu: 3.

  • Page 62: Required Application Reboot

    • LTC timecode Server tab All codec settings Warning When you change the codec essences active on the EVS server, you may be required to clear the video disks. See section "Clearing Video Disks" on page 40 3. Multicam Configuration...
  • Page 63 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Tab Name Setting Name Server tab All PC LAN settings (only editable from the Multicam Setup window) Channels tab Some base settings: • Inputs • Outputs • Base config Channels tab One audio setting: •...

  • Page 64: Supported Configurations

    The number of record and play channels for a given configuration is defined in the Channels tab, in the Base settings. See section "Base Settings" on page 83. This section presents the number of channels available on the XSnano server, equipped with V3X or COHX boards. The following table shows the minimum and maximum number of play and record channels that can be operated: Max.
  • Page 65 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Rear panels from 2013 Rear panels before 2013 3. Multicam Configuration...
  • Page 66 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 • The play channels (OUT connectors) are always assigned from the left to the right. Rear panels from 2013 Rear panels before 2013 3. Multicam Configuration...
  • Page 67 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 The following principles apply to EVS servers equipped with V3X boards: • The primary links of the V3X boards mentioned in the tables of this section correspond to the upper connectors of a codec module. ...

  • Page 68: Sd/Hd Base Configurations

    Rear panels from 2013 Rear panels before 2013 3.2.2. SD/HD Base Configurations Introduction The table below shows the available standard SD/HD configurations with an XSnano server (with COHX or V3X boards), and how the BNC connectors should be cabled. Available Configurations IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2...
  • Page 69 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 IN4/OUT1 IN3/OUT2 IN2/OUT3 IN1/OUT4 Prim. Sec. Prim. Sec. Prim. Sec. Prim. Sec. #REC #PLAY Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link REC3 REC2 REC1 REC4 REC3 REC2 REC1 PLAY1 PLAY1 REC1 PLAY1 REC2 REC1...
  • Page 70 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Rear panels before 2013 3. Multicam Configuration...

  • Page 71: General Information On 3D Configurations

    Both connectors of a codec module (for example IN1 and IN1B in REC) are connected with a Dual Link interface, which is the only available interface on an XSnano server. Both primary and secondary links of the codec module (COD A or COD B) on the V3X board are used.
  • Page 72 The same logic applies to the connectors used on the codec module of the V3X board. Available Configurations The tables below show the available 3D configurations with standard cameras on an XSnano server. They show the link assignment at the level of the codec module of a V3X board. Note The configurations preceded by an asterisk are only available with the rear panels available in 2013.
  • Page 73 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Example: 3D Dual Link 2REC + 2PLAY The BNC connectors to be used as recorder and play channels in a 3D Dual Link configuration 2REC + 2PLAY need to be cabled as shown below: Rear panels from 2013 Rear panels before 2013 3.

  • Page 74: Server Tab

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 3.3. Server Tab 3.3.1. Overview Server Tab The Server tab consists of a single page in the basic or advanced mode in the server- based application. It covers the settings related to video codecs and standards, time reference, phase definition, interpolation activation, and PC LAN.

  • Page 75: Video Codecs And Reference

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Technical Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup Four Lines – PC LAN settings – IP Address – Subnet Mask – Default Gateway – 3.3.2. Video Codecs and Reference Video and Reference Settings User Interface The Video and Reference settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (1 page) and web-based interface.

  • Page 76: Resolution

    (pixel + type). Both field rate and resolution correspond to the video standard. With an XSnano server, SD and HD video standards can be available if the relevant license codes are activated. Values In SD: •...

  • Page 77: Sync Pc Time To Tc

    About Multi-Essence Introduction From Multicam 12, the XSnano server can encode, at a time, a record train in two different codec types, which are called essences. The following essences are available: Intra and/or LongGOP (XDCAM). This process is seamless to the user, who will go on working as before with the EVS server.

  • Page 78: Codec Settings

    If the on-air essence is not available, a black clip shall be displayed. Codec Settings Introduction From Multicam 12, the XSnano server can encode, at a time, a record train in one or two different codec types, which are called essences. Possible Codec Sections The codec settings are organized in three codec sections, which correspond to the essences you can activate on the XSnano server.
  • Page 79 IMX in SD • Avid DNxHD 120 in HD 50Hz • Avid DNxHD 145 in HD 59.94 Hz Note When the EVS server is configured to work in AVC-Intra codec, the XAVC codec is also available in playout. 3. Multicam Configuration...
  • Page 80 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Codec (Codec LongGOP) Description Algorithm used to compress and decompress the video signal. With LongGOP codecs, the compression techniques are performed relative to information contained within the current frame, but also to information relative to other frames in the group of pictures (GOP).
  • Page 81 Codec Intra The Intra codecs are available when the respective license code is active. On an XSnano server, the license code for a single Intra codec can be purchased. Codec LongGOP The codec LongGOP settings, and the XDCAM codec, are available in the following conditions: •...
  • Page 82 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 V3X Codec COHX Codec HD codecs Board Board Mjpeg Standard (HD) code 10 code 10 Mjpeg EVS (HD) Mpeg-2 Intra (HD) code 12 code 12 Avid DNxHD® code 5 code 5 Apple ProRes 422, 422 LT, 422 HQ...

  • Page 83: Codec

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Bitrates and Recorded Lines in SD 625i SD Mjpeg Codec Type SD IMX (D10) DVCPro 50 Standard Bitrate 20-100 Mbps 30;40;50 Mbps 50 Mbps Default bitrate 30 Mbps 30 Mbps 50 Mbps Recorded video 576 lines...
  • Page 84 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Apple Apple Apple AVID AVID AVID Codec DNxHD DNxHD DNxHD ProRes ProRes ProRes 185x (10b) 422 LT 422 HQ Bitrate 1-120 121-185 121-185 (Mbps) Default bitrate Horizontal 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920...
  • Page 85 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p (50 Hz) HDMjpeg HD Mpeg- DVCPro XDCAM Codec Mjpeg 2 Intra Intra 100 Standard Bitrate 20-320 20-320 20-260 (Mbps) Default bitrate Horizontal 1280 1280 Resolution 1024 1024 1024...
  • Page 86 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Bitrates and Horizontal Resolutions in HD 720p (59.94 Hz) HD Mpeg- DVCPro XDCAM Codec Mjpeg Mjpeg 2 Intra Intra 100 Standard Bitrate 20-260 20-260 20-260 (Mbps) Default bitrate Horizontal 1280 1280 Resolution...

  • Page 87: Phase Definition Settings

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 3.3.3. Phase Definition Settings User Interface The Phase Definition settings are available on the Server tab in the server-based application (2 page) and web-based interface in the advanced mode. The following screenshot displays the Phase Definition settings defined on the Server tab...

  • Page 88: Interpolation Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 HD to SD SDI / SD SDI to HD Description Allows adjusting the secondary phase of the mainframe, that is to say the relative phase of the: • HD SDI outputs compared to the phase of the SD SDI outputs with a 'Blackburst' genlock.

  • Page 89: Pc Lan Settings

    PC LAN Settings User Interface The PC LAN settings allow the MTPC board of an EVS server to communicate and exchange information with other EVS hardware on a setup. The PC LAN settings are displayed on the Server tab in the server-based application page) and web-based interface in the advanced mode.

  • Page 90: Subnet Mask

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 The following screenshot displays the PC LAN settings defined on the Server tab in the web-based interface: Note The PC LAN settings are read-only in the Multicam Configuration window. You can modify them in the Multicam Setup window, using the Set LAN PC address command.

  • Page 91: Channels Tab

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 3.4. Channels Tab 3.4.1. Overview Channels Tab The Channels tab consists of maximum nine pages in the advanced mode in the server- based application, and two pages in the basic mode. The Channels tab includes the settings related to video and audio channels, type and configuration of recorders, audio format and audio-video synchronization parameters.
  • Page 92 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Technical Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup Audio settings T2.X Audio connectors Number of tracks Audio full scale – Ancillary mode – Sample rate conv. – Audio monitoring group T2.X Mon #1-#4 Advanced audio settings (Inputs) –...

  • Page 93: Channels

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Technical Setting Name Basic Advanced Setup SD OUT settings – – HD OUT settings – – 3.4.2. Channels Base Settings User Interface The base settings allow defining the main characteristics of a configuration as regards play and record channels.

  • Page 94: Inputs

    The base configurations available depend on the server type, and on the valid license codes. Values • Server: mode where the EVS server can be controlled by one or more of the following protocols: Sony BVW75, VDCP, Odetics, DD35, but not from the Multicam production screens. •...

  • Page 95: 3G/Dual

    Available with code 23 + 3D setting to Yes Default value Port Settings User Interface The port settings allow assigning the RS422 ports to the various external controllers (EVS or third-party) that will communicate with the EVS server. These fields are available in the following interfaces: •...

  • Page 96: Rs422 #1-#4

    RS422 #1 - #4 Description Specifies what type of device/controller is connected to each RS422 port of the EVS server. Values • 'EVS Remote' for XSense Remote Panel (code 96) • 'Sony BVW75' (code 118) • 'XtenD D35' (code 118) •...

  • Page 97: Main Ctrl

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Main ctrl (Main Controller) Description Name of the main device/controller allowed to control the given play or record channel. Values For a controller to be available in the list of values, it must first be assigned to an RS422 port in the port settings.

  • Page 98: Osd

    Other controllers can be assigned as secondary controllers to PGMs taking into account the protocol-specific rules. ◦ No more than 4 play channels on an EVS server can be assigned to Remote Panels, and no more than 3 play channels can be assigned to one Remote Panel. ◦...
  • Page 99 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Odetics VDCP Remote VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 F&K F&K 1 PGM 2 PGM > 2 PGM 1 REC > 1 REC 1 PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC Several PGM + Several REC 1.
  • Page 100 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Odetics VDCP Remote VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 F&K F&K > 2 PGM 1 PGM + 1 REC 1 1 REC Several PGM + 1 REC 1 Several PGM + Several REC 1 1.
  • Page 101 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Odetics VDCP Secondary > Remote VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 Primary v F&K F&K Remote VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 Odetics F&K VDCP F&K Exclusive mode - REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in exclusive mode on record channels.
  • Page 102 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Parallel mode - REC Channels The following table shows the supported protocol combinations in parallel mode on record channels. Odetics VDCP Secondary > Remote VDCP Sony Odetics DD35 Primary v F&K F&K...
  • Page 103 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Recorder Settings User Interface The Recorder settings allow specifying configuration settings associated to the record channels. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Channels tab, in the advanced display mode: ◦...
  • Page 104 Per channel: ◦ in Server configurations Rec Auto Start Availability This setting is displayed when a Server configuration is running. Description Automatic start of the record channels after the EVS server has initialized. Values Yes (default) / No 3. Multicam Configuration...

  • Page 105: Audio

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 IN1 XX% Loop Warning A change to this parameter requires an application reboot (ALT+Q from the operational windows) to be taken into account. Description This parameter contains two types of information on the specified recorder: Recording Capacity: XX% percentage of the disk space allocated to each channel.

  • Page 106: Audio Connectors

    Audio Connectors Description Type of connectors available in the hardware configuration. The audio formats available on the EVS server, and in the Advanced audio settings pages, depend on the audio hardware configuration. Note that the values defined on this field are not validated against the real hardware configuration.
  • Page 107 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Audio Full Scale Description Maximum audio level for the analog outputs on the server (in dB). It allows indirectly defining the head room, as the audio full scale is 4 dB higher than the head room. As the default value for the audio full scale is 22 dB, the default value for the head...
  • Page 108 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Overview on Advanced Audio Settings Introduction The Advanced Audio settings are defined in the Channels tab of the Multicam Configuration window. In the server-based application, they are displayed on page 3 to 6, which are only available in the advanced mode.

  • Page 109: General Principles

    • The rows correspond to the audio mono channels of the A/V material stored on the EVS server. The number of rows depends on the value assigned to the Number of tracks setting defined in the Audio settings field group.
  • Page 110 The E2-03 value located in the intersection between row 3 and column IN2 means that the audio mono channel of the embedded audio source plugged into the IN2 (CAMB) connector will be recorded on the same position on the EVS server. 3. Multicam Configuration...
  • Page 111 The audio source 1 from the digital connector will be mapped to the 1 mono channel of the material recorded on the EVS server, and so on. Example 4 You will allocate the source audio mono channels as shown above when you want to send the audio mono channels from REC1 to all other record channels.

  • Page 112: Audio Output Settings

    Introduction The audio output settings for audio allow users to do the following: • Map the audio mono channels of the material stored on the EVS server to an output mono channel of a play channel. • Specify the audio gain to be applied to each output mono channel.
  • Page 113 The audio outputs are in dolby embedded format. By default, an audio mono channel of the A/V material stored the EVS server is sent to the corresponding embedded channel of the play channel. In this example, this is the case for mono channels from 3 to 8.
  • Page 114 By default, the audio embedded mono channels from the source material are mapped as shown in the table below onto the A/V material stored on the EVS server. The table shows the maximum number of players, and an audio configuration with 16...
  • Page 115 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Audio Embedded Outputs By default, the audio mono channels from the A/V material stored on the EVS server are mapped to the embedded mono channels on the play channels as presented in the table below.
  • Page 116 With audio configurations with 4 or 16 tracks (mono channels), the audio mono channels of the A/V material stored on the EVS server are sent to the digital audio output connectors of the play channels as presented in the table below.
  • Page 117 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Audio Analog By default, the audio mono channels of the A/V material stored on the EVS server are sent to the analog audio output connectors of the play channels as presented in the table below.
  • Page 118 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Collective Editing Actions in Server- and Web-Based Interfaces You can apply the following editing actions to all audio channels of a page using the following shortcuts, when available on the current page:...
  • Page 119 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Individual Editing Actions in the Web-Based Interface In the web-based application, click on the values you want to edit in the requested cell(s). The available values are displayed in drop-down fields, which allow you to select the...
  • Page 120 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 In the Server-Based Application The following table shows the various commands available to adjust the audio gain, and mute an audio channel in the server-based application. One of the following command can be applied on an individual channel when it is selected and when the audio gain display is on.
  • Page 121 Available Dolby Configurations Case 1: The 5.1 audio signal is carried on 6 discrete PCM audio channels • It is available on an XSnano server in all configurations. • The audio can be analog, digital or embedded depending on the configuration. •...

  • Page 122: Timecode And Data Insertion

    The Timecode settings allow specifying which type of timecode the users want to use as the reference to work on a given recorder of an EVS server. The selection of a timecode type, using the timecode settings, rely on the management of two timecode jump tables.
  • Page 123 Description Longitudinal timecode (timecode defined on or plugged into the EVS server) automatically stored in the first timecode jump table (LTC table). This is not possible to modify the timecode type stored in the first timecode jump table.
  • Page 124 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Primary TC Description Timecode type that is displayed at the bottom the VGA and is used to work with the video material stored on the given recorder. Usually, an LTC timecode is used to perform operations on live events.
  • Page 125 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 The screenshot below shows the Timecode Insertion settings in HD on the Channels tab in the web-based application: In Loop D-VITC The D-VITC (Digital Vertical Interval Timecode) and userbits are always written on the monitoring SD outputs of the record codec and are the same as on the source video.
  • Page 126 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 HD OUT (in HD) HAnc LTC / HAnc VITC Description Enables/disables the insertion of the embedded timecode (HAnc LTC or HAnc VITC) in the HD output. Values The values specified for the HAnc LTC and HAnc VITC fields have to be the same.
  • Page 127 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 SD OUT (in HD and SD) D-VITC Description Enables/disables the insertion of the embedded timecode (D- VITC) in the SD output. Values The values specified for the D-VITC field can be as follows: • No new timecode inserted in the output.
  • Page 128 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 CleanVBI Description Specifies whether the VBI (Vertical Blanking Interface) information needs to be cleaned on the output. The VITC being recorded in the active video lines, it can be disrupted in play var because of interpolation or parity violation on some fields.
  • Page 129 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Supported Packets The supported ancillary data packets shall comply with the SMPTE standards 334M, 291M (type 2 ANC packet). Up to now, SMPTE 334M data packets carried on the chrominance (C) data stream within the SMPTE 292M signal are not decoded (HD).
  • Page 130 + regular SMPTE 334M packet) must not exceed 2014. If you require this customization, please contact your EVS representative to specify the number of bytes you want to keep and on which lines. EVS will provide you with a specific customization file.

  • Page 131: Network Tab

    The Network tab includes the settings on the Gigabit Ethernet network, both networks used for the backup and transfer of video and audio data. No SDTI network is available with an XSnano server. The Net name can how ever be used.

  • Page 132: Gigabit Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Net Name Description Machine name on the SDTI network. It is not mandatory. It can however be useful to easily identify the servers running a given configuration, as it is tied to the running configuration.
  • Page 133 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 IP Address (Port 1/Port 2) Description IP address to connect to the port1/port2 of the Gigabit Ethernet connection on the EVS server. Values The IP addresses 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are not allowed. Subnet Mask (Port 1/Port 2)

  • Page 134: Monitoring Tab

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 3.6. Monitoring Tab 3.6.1. Overview Monitoring Tab The Monitoring tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advanced parameters) in the server-based application. The Monitoring tab includes the settings of the Multiviewer output, the OSD information to be displayed, and the downconverted outputs configuration.
  • Page 135 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 These fields are available in the Multicam Configuration window, Monitoring tab . Note The Multiviewer settings will only be displayed if a Multiviewer board is present on the EVS server. The following screenshot displays the Multiviewer section on the Monitoring tab in the...
  • Page 136 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 • 6 (3+3): 6 identical size images, 3 at the top, 3 at the bottom. • 8 (3+3+2): 6 small size images in the first 2 rows, 2 larger images at the bottom. This layout is not useful on all servers.

  • Page 137: Osd Settings

    Specifies the format for the HD output of the multiviewer. Values • 720p • 1080i Default value • 720p (if the EVS Server is configured in 720p) • 1080i (in other cases) SD aspect ratio Description Defines the aspect ratio of the SD output of the multiviewer. Values •...

  • Page 138: Monitoring Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Genlock Error Description Enables or disables the Genlock information display on the output monitor. If the Genlock reference is not correct, the !GkV message appears on the output monitor. Values Yes (default) / No...

  • Page 139: J3 Player (Char Out)

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 J3 player (Char OUT + Format) Description Allows modifying the behavior of the J3 connector on V3X codec modules used as player channels. One of the following behaviors is possible: • Clean (downconverted) output (initial behavior) •...

  • Page 140: Char Out J1

    Value • CVBS SD aspect ratio Availability This parameter is available when the EVS server is configured in HD. Description Specifies how the aspect ratio of HD video is converted in SD. Values • 4:3 Letterbox: Black stripes are placed above and below the active video to compensate for the full width.

  • Page 141: Protocol Tab

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 3.7. Protocol Tab 3.7.1. Overview Protocol Tab The Protocol tab consists of 3 pages in the basic mode and 4 pages in the advanced mode in the server-based application. The Protocol tab includes the settings that will be used with the Sony BVW75 protocol and the EditRec feature.

  • Page 142: Clip Identifiers

    Clip Identifiers LSM ID The LSM ID is a clip identifier based on the EVS video server structure. The LSM ID is made up of 3 digits and 1 letter, for example 112B, where the digits and letter represent the following elements in the server structure: UmID The UmID is an 8-bytes ID with fixed length.

  • Page 143: Ffw/Rew Speed

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Warning The Sony BVW settings are only available if the license code 118, required to work with the Sony protocol, is valid. The following screenshot displays the Sony BVW settings on the Protocol tab in the web-...

  • Page 144: Rs422 Varid Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 SONY Parallel Status Description Activates the Sony serial connection status reporting when several controllers are used in parallel mode. Values Yes / No Default value 3.7.4. RS422 VarID Settings User Interface The RS422 VarID settings and the VDCP visibility settings display the read-only VarID settings.
  • Page 145 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 VarID Definition and Parameters The VarID is a 32-bytes ID with variable length and format. The VarID settings enable VDCP protocol to use the VarID to access the clip IDs on a server. This page in the Multicam Configuration menu only displays the parameter values. These values are extracted from the ‘varid.ini’...
  • Page 146 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Length Description Specifies whether the VarID has a fixed length of 8 bytes or a variable length of 32 bytes. Values • 8, fixed length. • 32, variable length. Default value Format Description Specifies whether the VarID has an ASCII or binary format.

  • Page 147: Gpi Tab

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 3.8. GPI Tab 3.8.1. Overview GPI Tab The GPI tab consists of one page in basic mode (there are no advanced parameters) in the server-based application. The GPI tab includes the settings of the GPI inputs and outputs signals.

  • Page 148: Gpi Settings P1

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 3.8.2. GPI Settings User Interface The GPI Settings allow specifying the settings related to the GPI inputs and outputs features. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, GPI tab •...

  • Page 149: Ttl Gpis Set As Gpis

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 GPI Types and Functions There are 3 types of GPIs available to be used on the servers: • The input lines 1 to 4 are opto-isolated inputs. • The output lines 1 to 4 are relay outputs.

  • Page 150: Function

    GPIs IN - Port Description Specifies the RS422 port on which the server will receive the input signal. This setting is relevant when the device is an EVS remote controller or third-party controller. Values The possible values are from 1 to 6: it corresponds to the...

  • Page 151: Function

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 GPIs IN - Delay Description Specifies the time (number of seconds and/or frames) that the server will wait after receiving the input signal before executing the input-related function. Values • 00s00fr to 02s00fr • Disable...

  • Page 152: Tally Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 GPIs OUT - Pulse duration Description Defines the pulse duration (number of seconds and/or frames) for pulse type output lines. Values • 00s00fr to 02s00fr (2fr steps) • Disable Default value Disable 3.8.3.

  • Page 153: Tally

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 The tally function is now active, and works as follows: When the server receives a ‘Mark tally’ GPI IN, an IN point is marked on the corresponding record train (for ex. cam a). When a second ‘Mark Tally’ GPI IN is received on a different record train (for ex.

  • Page 154: Operation Tab

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 3.9. Operation Tab 3.9.1. Overview Operation Tab The Operation tab consists of six pages in the basic mode in the server-based application. No advanced mode is available in this tab. The Operation tab includes all operational settings.
  • Page 155 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Clips Settings Operational Setting Name Basic Setup Clips settings P1 to P2 Automake clip for cam A/B/C/D Guardbands Default clip duration Autoname clips Clip post-roll Mark cue points Preroll Record trains OUTs Default copy/move Freeze on cue points...

  • Page 156: Miscellaneous Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Miscellaneous Settings Operational Setting Name Basic Setup Protection settings Protect pages Confirm delete clips/playlists Push settings Push target Codec target Push target 1/2 Push mode Push receive page Audio settings Audio slow motion...

  • Page 157: Osd Settings

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 3.9.2. OSD Settings User Interface The OSD settings allow users to specify which and how the information will be displayed on the OSD. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode on page 1 on the server- and web-based interfaces •...

  • Page 158: Audio Meters Osd Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Background Description Applies a dark gray background to the OSD display. Values Yes / No (default) 3.9.3. Audio Meters OSD Settings User Interface The Audio Meters OSD settings allow users to specify whether and how the audio meters are to be displayed on the OSD.
  • Page 159 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Style Description Specifies the style of the audio meters Values Light Bars , Glowing Boxes , Dark Boxes , Light Boxes , Dark Bars Default value Light Bars Thickness Description Specifies the thickness of the audio meters...

  • Page 160: Clips Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 3.9.4. Clips Settings User Interface The Clips settings relate to various aspects of the clip management: clip definition, storage location, metadata, and cue points. The Clips settings are available in the following interfaces: •...
  • Page 161 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Automake clip for CAM A/B/C/D Availability This parameter is only displayed in XSense configurations. Introduction When creating clips, the clip corresponding to the camera on which IN/OUT points have been marked are always saved. It is possible to save automatically the same action on the other cameras.
  • Page 162 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Autoname clips Description If this function is enabled, the value of the selected field will automatically be used to name the clip upon creation. Values The values from the following fields can be used to automatically name clips: •...
  • Page 163 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Mark cue point Description Specifies how the cue point timecode will be memorized. Values Two values are possible for this parameter: • Live: Memorizes cue points based on the timecode of the LIVE input. •...
  • Page 164 Description Specifies whether the copy operations should be executed preferably using the the Gigabit network. Values The value is forced to Gigabit for this parameter on an XSnano server. • Gigabit: The copy operations are executed via the GigE interface.

  • Page 165: Playlist Settings

    Availability The setting is only available if the license code 111 is valid. Description Specifies on which page(s) of your EVS server the clips received when using the PLST+CLIPS copy function must be stored. Clip pages can be assigned simultaneously as PUSH and PLST Receive Pages.
  • Page 166 The Playlist settings are only available if the license code 111 is valid. On an XSnano server, the license code 111 is only allowed with an XSense configuration. You can also create and manage playlist exclusively via protocols. In this case, the playlist settings will not be available, and all playlist-related parameters will be defined by the controlling application or device.
  • Page 167 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Insert in playlist Description Specifies if the clips add to a playlist are insert before or after the active clip in the playlist. Values After / Before Default value Before Confirm Ins/Del clips Description Specifies whether a confirmation will be required each time the operator wants to add a clip to the playlist or remove a clip from the playlist.
  • Page 168 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Playlist auto fill Description Specifies which camera angles will be added to the playlists when using the Fill Playlist (F9) function from the main menu of the Remote Panel. Values The following values are possible: •...

  • Page 169: Protection Settings

    3.9.6. Protection Settings User Interface The Protection settings aim at protecting clips stored on the EVS server from deletion. These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦...

  • Page 170: Confirm Delete Clips/Playlists

    Push Settings User Interface The Push settings relate to the management of the Push function on the EVS server. The Push function allows users to easily send a copy of a clip to another machine on the network via the GigE network.

  • Page 171: Push Target

    The following screenshot displays the Push settings on the Operation tab in the web- based interface: Push Target Description Specifies which EVS servers will be listed as possible targets for push actions when the user selects: • the default Target 1 and Target 2 in the settings, or •...

  • Page 172: Push Target 1 / 2

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Push Target 1 / 2 Availability These parameters are only available in the server-based application, not in the web-based interface. Description Specifies to which machine(s) on the network the clips must automatically be sent when the operator uses the PUSH function on the Remote Panel.

  • Page 173: Audio Settings

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 3.9.8. Audio Settings User Interface These fields are available in the following interfaces: • in the Multicam Configuration window, Operation tab, in the basic display mode: ◦ on page 3 on the server-based application ◦...

  • Page 174: Aux Track Output

    Settings related to the behavior of the keys, lever or jog of the Remote Panel. Warning Most of the settings are only available or applicable with base configurations associated to the use of an EVS Remote Panel (XSense Remote). 3. Multicam Configuration...

  • Page 175: Effect Duration For Take

    ◦ on page 4 on the server-based application ◦ on page 1 on the web-based interface The following screenshot displays the EVS Controller settings on the Operation tab in the web-based interface: Effect duration for take Description Defines the duration of the transition when using the TAKE key to chain 2 sequences in PGM+PRV mode.

  • Page 176: Pgm Speed/Var Max

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 PGM Speed / Var Max Availability The Var Max option is not available with XSense configurations. Context During playback, if PGM Speed or Var Max has been enabled in the secondary menu of the Remote Panel, the lever range will be adapted so that: •...

  • Page 177: Record Key

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 Record key Description Changes the function of the RECORD key on the Remote Panel, as described below. Values The following values are possible: • Start REC+Live: Pressing the RECORD key starts the record process and switches to LIVE mode.

  • Page 178: Pgm/Prv Mode

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 PGM/PRV mode Description Allows the user to select the PGM/PRV mode on the LCD display as a function accessible from the A button on the Remote Panel’s main menu. Otherwise, the PGM/PRV mode selection is not accessible from the A button.

  • Page 179: Monitoring

    Timecode Status Gives information on the genlock, analog LTC and window timecode statuses from the EVS server. This page is also used to set up how the timecodes are managed in the timecode jump tables. Timecode Displays timecode information from recorders (SD or Monitoring window HD).

  • Page 180: General Information Window

    Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 4.1.2. General Information Window Introduction The page 1 in the Server Monitoring section, General Information window, provides system information on the EVS server, as well as some maintenance commands: System Information Field Name Description Multicam version...

  • Page 181: Date And Time

    Number of clips (out of the max. clip numbers) stored on the XNet network. Date and Time This section specifies the date and time of the EVS server. Maintenance This section provides some commands to perform the following maintenance actions:...

  • Page 182: Raid And Disk Status Window

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 4.1.3. Raid and Disk Status Window Introduction The second page gives information on the disks or raids from internal and/or external storage. Raid Type The Raid type section displays the number of raids, the type of raid (4+1 or 5+1) and the number of spare disks.
  • Page 183 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 External Array Status This section displays the status of each external array and potential alerts: Status Meaning No alert PSU1!, PSU2! Problem with a power supply unit FAN1!, FAN2! or FAN3! Problem with a fan...
  • Page 184 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Disk Display This represents each disk by its number in the array, or gray dashes if not present, and uses a color code to display its status. The external arrays can contain up to 24 disks, with a minimum of 5 disks.

  • Page 185: Timecode Status Window

    Introduction This page of the Server Monitoring section provides information on the genlock, analog LTC and timecode statuses from the EVS server. This page is also used to set up how the timecodes are managed in the timecode jump tables.
  • Page 186 Records are created in these tables when a break, or jump, in the timecodes occurs in the recorded material. The records in the timecode jump tables are then used to search for and manipulate the video material on the XSnano server. There are two timecode jump tables: •...

  • Page 187: Timecode Monitoring Window

    CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 User Timecode Default VITC Description Values VITC jumps Number of timecode jumps calculated in the VITC timecode jump table for the given recorder since the last start of the server. VITC Number of continuous timecodes to be received, after a...

  • Page 188: Log Management

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.C - April 2014 Timecodes on HD Recorders When the server runs an HD codec, the following timecode information is displayed: • LTC timecode • HANC timecodes on the various recorders 4.1.6. Log Management Introduction The Log Management window displays a menu dedicated to log management. This window allows a user-friendly and easy management of the logs where log files can be accessed from a remote computer while the Multicam is still in use.
  • Page 189 • The highest level is Debug which basically records every command. This highest level should never be chosen without advice of qualified EVS staff. You can press SHIFT+F1 to access a help screen that provides information on all commands available in this window.

  • Page 190: Sdti Network Monitoring

    Overview on SDTI Network Monitoring Windows The SDTI Network monitoring windows can be accessed via the server-based application when the EVS server is running in a given configuration. To access the SDTI Network Monitoring section, press SHIFT+F4. It consists in the following pages: •...

  • Page 191: Background Color

    • net number + name • serial number • main network configuration setting (server, master or client) as defined in the EVS application. Background Color The background color of the data related to a given machine means: • blue: effective server •...

  • Page 192: Hardware Error Counters

    Pressing RIGHT ARROW to display the second SDTI network monitoring window. From this window, you can also disconnect the Xhub branch on which the EVS server is located from the network. See section "Disconnecting a Machine from the XNet Network"...
  • Page 193 CONFIGURATION MANUAL XSnano Server 12.02 This feature is only possible when using a XHub from version 3.03. How to Disconnect a Machine from the XNet Network To disconnect a machine from the server, proceed as follows: 1. Press SHIFT- F4 to access the SDTI Network Monitoring window.

  • Page 195: Glossary

    Initial Window in the server-based and web-based Multicam Setup application, that is displayed when the EVS server is not running a given configuration yet. It gives access to the configuration lines defined on the EVS server and to the commonly used maintenance tools.
  • Page 196 'web-based interface' in this manual. This is accessible from any machine (PC or server) that is on the same network range as the EVS server. This can be accessed from a web browser using the following URL pattern: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/cfgweb/ where the crosses correspond to the IP address of the PC LAN of the EVS server.
  • Page 198 Belgium www.evs.com/contact EVS Broadcast Equipment is continuously adapting and improving its products in accordance with the ever changing requirements of the Broadcast Industry. The data contained herein is therefore subject to change without prior notice. Companies and product names are To learn more about EVS go to www.evs.com...

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