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  • Page 2 6,900,821; 749635; 736962; 0 993 649; 502342; and other patents pending. QuVIS, Inc.’s trademarks may be used only with prior permission from QuVIS, Inc. Fair use of QuVIS, Inc.’s trademarks in the advertising and promotion of QuVIS, Inc.’s products requires proper acknowledgement.
  • Page 3 Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, QuVIS, Inc. will repair this product if determined by QuVIS, Inc. to be defective. After the warranty period, the Purchaser must pay all labor charges.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Select Advanced Input Settings ........................27 Verifying Basic Operations ..........................28 Setting Up the Ethernet Network ........................29 Configure the QuVIS Encore Network Settings ..................... 30 Connecting the Ethernet Cable........................32 Verify the Ethernet Connection ........................33 Connecting Serial RS-422 ..........................34 CHAPTER 2 - QUICK START PROCEDURES ....................
  • Page 5 Factors that Affect Picture Quality When Recording ..................57 External Factors ............................. 57 Internal Factors .............................. 57 Factors that Affect Picture Quality During Playback..................58 QuVIS Encore Output Settings ........................58 Factors External to QuVIS Encore......................... 59 Control Panel Overview ............................. 60 Status LED’s ..............................60 Menu Display ..............................
  • Page 6 SETUP – GPI In menu page ........................118 SETUP – GPI Out menu page ........................119 CHAPTER 5 - MODIFYING CONFIGURATION ....................120 Configuring QuVIS Encore Overview ......................121 Set the Default Startup Config File ........................121 Save Current Settings to a Config File ......................122 Load Custom Settings from a Config File......................
  • Page 7 QuVIS Soft Release (QSR) Overview ......................148 Installing New System Software ........................149 Troubleshooting ............................149 Restoring a Previous Software Release......................149 QuVIS Encore Page 6 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 8: Finding Information

    This user manual describes the QuVIS Encore and provides instructions for installing and operating the product. How this Manual is Organized This manual is organized around the tasks required to install, configure, and operate the QuVIS Encore. The following describes the chapters in this manual: Chapter 1, Product Installation–...

  • Page 9: Getting More Information

    Getting More Information In addition to the printed manual, product information is also available on the QuVIS web site - http://www.quvis.com. Printed Manuals All printed materials are available in the Adobe Acrobat file format (pdf) on the QuVIS Companion CD.

  • Page 10: Quvis Product Support

    United States (785) 272-3656 Authorized Support Representative Local product support services may be available through an authorized QuVIS Distributor. To locate a local QuVIS distributor, visit the product support web page on the QuVIS Web site. QuVIS Encore Page 9...

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    Do Not Operate Without Covers and Modules To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with covers or modules removed. QuVIS Encore Page 10 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 12: Product Damage Precautions

    C) If the product has been exposed to water or wet conditions. D) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the User Manual. QuVIS Encore Page 11 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 13: Recommended Equipment Location

    Placement of this unit in a rack should be such that the rack’s mechanical operation (loading and unloading) does not cause the rack or this product to fall. Use only those rack mount components approved for use with this product by QuVIS, Inc. Ambient Temperature and Airflow The manufacturer’s rated operating ambient temperature range for this product, assuming unimpeded...

  • Page 14: Certification And Compliances

    Changes or modifications not approved by QuVIS, Inc. can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Product Installation

    Connecting Serial RS-422 IMPORTANT! Unless you have installed a QuVIS Encore before, please take the time to read through each step thoroughly before actually connecting this product. This can help avoid errors or oversights that will prevent proper setup and operation.

  • Page 16: Making Connections For Basic Operation

    Analog Component video (input and output) is an option that may be added to the base configuration of the QuVIS Encore. Some analog video display applications require that sync signals be output on separate outputs (H & V). Please review your display requirements to ensure you have the appropriate analog component output cables (3-wire or 5-wire).
  • Page 17 Note: The QuVIS Encore’s Analog Component video module does not support dual-link (SMPTE 372) or Digital Cinema 2K (2048x1080) video modes. 3-Wire Analog Component Input (Sync on green) connections For standard 3-wire analog component input applications, make cable connections as follows:...

  • Page 18: Reference Video Connections

    HD – Connect to SD - Connect to Black tri-level analog Burst (Analog reference signal Composite) reference here. signal here. To loop or pass the Black Burst (Analog Composite) reference signal connect loop cable here. QuVIS Encore Page 17 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 19: Audio Input/Output Connections

    Audio Input/Output Connections QuVIS Encore audio support includes two analog audio channels or up to twelve channels of AES/EBU digital audio. Both analog and digital audio channels are Digital audio channels one through eight (1-8) are grouped together and channels nine through twelve (9-12) are grouped on the second digital audio connector.

  • Page 20: Powering On And Off

    The power button is located under the front control panel near the bottom left of the machine. Turn OFF Power (shutdown/restart) Software shutdown Use the following procedure to shutdown (power off) the QuVIS Encore from the front panel menu system: Navigate to the SETUP – Information menu page.
  • Page 21 To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not attempt to remove the power cord while the unit is powered on. Manual restart To restart (power reset) the QuVIS Encore manually, press and hold the first, second and fourth Soft buttons for 3 seconds. QuVIS Encore...

  • Page 22: Configuring For Basic Play Operation

    Therefore, you will want to “walk-through” the main menu screens not only to setup The QuVIS Encore for your application but also to familiarize yourself with its broad feature set. Use the following procedures to configure the QuVIS Encore for basic playback operations under local front panel control.

  • Page 23: Select Analog Video Output Settings

    Frame Hold to ON. Select Analog Video Output Settings Analog component video output (ACO) is an option to the base configuration of the QuVIS Encore. It is possible that not all QuVIS Encores will be configured with this option. For those units configured without an ACO, the options on this menu page will not be available.

  • Page 24: Select Audio Output Settings

    This control is used to set the volume level for all audio channels. Set Headphone Volume. Use this control to set the volume level for the headphone jack beneath the front panel bezel. QuVIS Encore Page 23 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 25: Select Timecode Output Settings

    Metadata portion of the video signal. Note: Metadata is only output over HD-SDI. If the QuVIS Encore is only configured with Analog Component Output (ACO) then this setting will not route metadata over the Analog output signal.

  • Page 26: Configuring For Basic Record Operation

    There are many aspects of the factory setup that may not apply to your installation or application. Therefore, you will want to “walk-through” the main menu screens not only to setup the QuVIS Encore for your application but also to familiarize yourself with its broad feature set.

  • Page 27: Select Media Settings

    The newest generation of QuVIS video servers (QuVIS Acuity, QuVIS Encore, QuVIS Ovation and QuVIS Cinema Player) can only record and playback QMF2 (or newer) content. The QMF2 file format is backward compatible with the QuBit ST, QuBit EL and QuBit DS.

  • Page 28: Select Advanced Input Settings

    Dither, film grain and other sources of electronic video “noise” are examples of what can be reduced using this setting. The Level control is used to set the level of attenuation for the analog audio channels. QuVIS Encore Page 27 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 29: Verifying Basic Operations

    Verifying Basic Operations Play a short clip to confirm that your connections and system setup are correct. Refer to Chapter 2 - Quick Start Procedures for play and record procedures. QuVIS Encore Page 28 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Ethernet Network

    Setting Up the Ethernet Network The factory assigned network settings for the QuVIS Encore may differ from your network-addressing scheme. Before you connect the QuVIS Encore to your network, you will need to power it on and adjust the network address settings.

  • Page 31: Configure The Quvis Encore Network Settings

    DHCP provides safe, reliable, and simple TCP/IP network configuration, prevents address conflicts, and helps conserve the use of IP addresses on the network. If the QuVIS server is connected to a foreign network running DHCP, an IP address may be automatically assigned by the network without having to request an IP address from a company’s IT department.
  • Page 32 To change the Default Gateway setting, navigate to that menu item and press the SELECT button to activate the input window. Restart the system to activate the network changes. QuVIS Encore Page 31 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Ethernet Cable

    Connecting the Ethernet Cable The QuVIS Encore has a built-in 1000BaseT (Gigabit) Ethernet card that is used to connect to a standard Ethernet network. The network adapter auto-senses the connection speed and is fully compatible with both 10, 100 and 1000BaseT networks. The QuVIS Encore uses the standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector that accepts either CAT 5 or 6 twisted pair Ethernet cables.

  • Page 34: Verify The Ethernet Connection

    While some network adapters and switches are capable of “auto-sensing” the type of cable being used, the QuVIS Encore does not auto-sense and requires the appropriate cable to be used depending upon the connection.

  • Page 35: Connecting Serial Rs-422

    RS-422 serial protocol. To control the system remotely using the RS-422 protocol, a RS422 cable (male) must be connected to the QuVIS Encore and the controlling device. Connect the RS-422 cable as required, and then refer to...

  • Page 36: Chapter 2 - Quick Start Procedures

    Load Custom Settings from a Config File • Play a Clip from the Front Panel • Record a Clip from the GUI (Local record) • Create a Simple Script • Basic File Management QuVIS Encore Page 35 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 37: Load Custom Settings From A Config File

    Use the following procedure to load custom settings stored in a previously saved configuration file. All settings will be applied immediately. To ensure all settings are properly set, the QuVIS Encore should not be actively playing content while a config file is being loaded. For more information on configuration...

  • Page 38: Play A Clip From The Front Panel

    Navigate to the file directory that contains the clip you wish to play. Note: Directory navigation on the QuVIS Encore is similar to navigating directories on a computer. To open a directory, place the “selection box” on the directory you wish to open and press the SELECT button.
  • Page 39 Note: The QuVIS Encore will automatically switch to the appropriate output video format (if needed) before playback will begin. QuVIS Encore Page 38 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 40: Record A Clip From The Gui (Local Record)

    Record a Clip from the GUI (Local record) To record a clip from the GUI, the QuVIS Encore must first be configured to match the format settings of the source material (including video, audio and timecode). Before you begin make sure that the video, audio and LTC timecode (if required) input connections to the QuVIS Encore are properly connected to the content source.
  • Page 41 RECORD button to begin recording. To stop recording, press the STOP button. Once recording has stopped you may chose to review (play) the clip, rename it, delete the clip or accept (Keep) the recording. QuVIS Encore Page 40 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 42: Create A Simple Script

    Show Builder menu page provides a simple utility for creating or editing an event sequence (script) from the front panel of the QuVIS Encore. A script is a defined sequence of events (QScript commands) that instruct the system to play various segments of media content without visual or audible interruption as if they were one seamless production.
  • Page 43 To save changes to the script, press the FILE button and select the SAVE option. TIP: To indicate the file has not been saved, an asterisk (*) is displayed at the end of the filename in the title bar. QuVIS Encore Page 42 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 44: Basic File Management

    Basic File Management Basic file operations may be performed directly from the front panel of the QuVIS Encore. This includes the ability to make directories as well as copy, rename and delete files. This section will cover the basic local operations.

  • Page 45: Rename A File

    SELECT button (each press will backspace over one character). The give the file a new name, use the CLEAR option to remove the entire filename. Press the Okay button to complete the rename operation. QuVIS Encore Page 44 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 46: Delete A File

    Select the file(s) you wish to copy using the SELECT button. TIP: Multiple files may be copied in a single operation. In order to select multiple files the CTRL or SHIFT button on the ALT2 view. QuVIS Encore Page 45 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 47 Press the Okay button to start the copy process. Note: To cancel the operation, press the soft button labeled CANCEL (bottom center). If multiple files have been selected to copy, canceling the current operation will stop all subsequent copy operations. QuVIS Encore Page 46 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 - Product Description

    CHAPTER 3 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Information in this chapter includes: • Product Overview • Storage • QuVIS Media Files • User Security Features • Factors that Affect Picture Quality When Recording • Factors that Affect Picture Quality During Playback •...

  • Page 49: Product Overview

    720p, 1080i, 1080sf, 1080p, NTSC and PAL at 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 f/Fps. Playable media is stored on hard drives, either internal or externally. As the QuVIS Encore does not record, the content must be loaded onto the system via removable drive or network copy operation. The QuVIS Encore can accept internal media drives from another system or from a QuVIS Acuity, QuVIS Encore or QuVIS Encore.

  • Page 50: Storage

    Storage The QuVIS Encore is configured with two LVD SCSI buses or channels, each capable of supporting up to 14 devices including: internal SCA media drives, hot-swap removable hard drives and 8mm data tape drives. Internal media drives are used to play video and audio in real-time. Removable hard drives may also be used to archive content or to share content between similarly equipped QuVIS video servers.

  • Page 51: Internal Media Bay Storage

    1 and 2. Installing/Removing Internal Media Drives The QuVIS Encore internal media drives are mounted on removable drive carriers or drive sleds. Hard drives mounted in the media bays are “hot-swappable” meaning that they may be inserted or removed while the unit is powered on.

  • Page 52: Peripheral Bay Storage

    Sony AIT-2/3 tape drive. A single AIT-3 tape cartridge can store up to 100GB of data or in QuVIS terms, in excess of 2 hours of HD-1080 playable media. Once data has been backed up to this archive magnetic tape media, the content can be safely stored for long-term archiving or immediate off-line retrieval.

  • Page 53: Quvis Media Files

    Aside from the product model and system software version, another important element that determines the ability to record or play MDR 60 content is the number of drives that make up a QuVIS storage volume. A single-drive volume can only support a maximum data rate of 30MB/sec. Multi-drive volumes (2 or more drives) will support MDR 60 and is capable of sustaining data rates of 60MB/sec.

  • Page 54: Clip Form

    QuVIS mastering server (QuVIS Acuity, QuVIS Encore and QuBit ST). The QuBit DS may only be used to create a new VTP and “crash-record” into a Virtual Tape. All current QuVIS video servers (QSR 2.3 or greater) can be used to play Virtual Tapes.

  • Page 55: Qscript Files

    For more information on creating script files from the GUI, see section PLAY – Show Builder menu page. IMPORTANT! Script files may not be placed under remote serial control for editing or playback. QuVIS Encore Page 54 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 56: System Security Features

    By default, the Encore ships with its security features disabled, which allows the user to customize the system freely. However, you may wish to enable “user privileges” that are assigned to known operators (users).

  • Page 57: Account Management

    ACCOUNT command may be used to LIST users, ADD new accounts, DELETE existing accounts, ENABLE account, DISABLE account, IMPORT accounts from an existing “users” file, and turn ON|OFF the security system. For usage details for the Account command, refer to the “QShell Command Reference Manual”. QuVIS Encore Page 56 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 58: Factors That Affect Picture Quality When Recording

    Factors that Affect Picture Quality When Recording QuVIS video servers, including the QuVIS Encore, have several settings that affect picture quality in different ways. These can be categorized into two broad groups: those that affect picture quality directly (such as the SNR control) and those that limit the picture quality possible (controls related to data rate management, which may in turn limit picture quality).

  • Page 59: Factors That Affect Picture Quality During Playback

    Bit Depth Compatibility (OUTPUT – Video menu page) When playing content from a QuVIS Encore and recording it on another VTR, you may need to use the Bit Depth setting to match the bit depth of the output signal more closely to that of the capability of the destination VTR.

  • Page 60: Factors External To Quvis Encore

    Cable quality and cable length The quality of your cable makes a big difference. Cables of the same length but from different manufactures will exhibit different performance characteristics. Where possible, QuVIS recommends you use Belden 1694A “Brilliance” or equivalent cable for serial digital video applications.

  • Page 61: Control Panel Overview

    Diodes (LED’s). Each of the four front panel LED’s are assigned to monitor specific system events. Network – When lit, this LED indicates that a network connection has been opened with the QuVIS Encore. This includes any of the following network services: Telnet, FTP, HTTP, and the network API.

  • Page 62: Menu Display

    The VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) screen is used to display the Graphical User Interface or GUI used for local operational control of the QuVIS Encore. The GUI is a collection of menu screen (pages), status indicators and controls that provide access to the system settings and operational control over all front panel operations.
  • Page 63 “<< Setup”, the SETUP menu group would be displayed. ∧ ∨ The two inner buttons (with arrows) are used to navigate between the menu pages of the current menu group (in this case the PLAY menu group). QuVIS Encore Page 62 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 64: Jog/Shuttle Wheel

    The buttons along the bottom of the display are soft buttons, meaning that their function assignment is changed in software depending upon the active menu page. The assigned function of each button is shown directly above each button on the user interface. QuVIS Encore Page 63 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 65: Introduction To The Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    Introduction to the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Local control of the QuVIS Encore is performed from the front panel using the Graphical User Interface or GUI. The GUI menu system is a collection of menu pages that provides a single interface to perform the basic operations needed to play content, manage files, monitor status and change the configuration of the unit.

  • Page 66: Menu Navigation

    Menu page navigation ∧ ∨ The two inner buttons (with arrows) are used to navigate between the menu pages of the current menu group (in this case the PLAY menu group). QuVIS Encore Page 65 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 67: Dashboard

    Dashboard The most important element of the front panel GUI is the dashboard, a strip of indicators at the top of the display that provide instant feedback about the current status of the Encore. Dashboard Display Views There are two dashboard views (large and small) that are displayed depending upon what menu page is currently active.
  • Page 68 New transport/system states may be added in order to support content loading operations. [PLAY] Encore is in a “play” state, but not yet playing clips (i.e., vmode p). [RECORD] Encore is in a “record” ready state, but not yet recording (i.e., vmode r).
  • Page 69 Timecode Indicator The timecode indicator displays the appropriate timecode value as content is being played or controlled. The primary (upper white) timecode indicator will follow Encore timecode controls and operation. The primary TC indicator will default to TCV when either a virtual tape or timeline with virtual timecode is selected for playback.

  • Page 70: Menu Page Controls

    Collapsed clip (video and/or 1-12 audio tracks) Expanded clip, video (only) Drive File Expanded clip, expanded audio (single audio tracks) Structure Identifier Directory Executable Expanded clip, collapsed audio (2-12 audio tracks) Volume File Script files QuVIS Encore Page 69 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 71 Item Selection (Button objects) When button objects are used to show focus within a list of options, pressing the SELECT button will accept the item and complete the selection operation. QuVIS Encore Page 70 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 72 If the file browser is at the root or lowest directory position of the current storage volume, the parent directory icon will change to the volume icon ( ) to indicate that by volume list can be accessed by QuVIS Encore Page 71 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 73 Stage 1: Menu option has focus but has not been selected to edit. Stage 2: Menu option has been selected and the value may be changed using the buttons. QuVIS Encore Page 72 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 74 TIP: Pressing the red CANCEL button will close the open dialog box without any action being taken. QuVIS Encore Page 73 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 75: Chapter 4 - Front Panel Gui Interface

    Information in this chapter includes details of the front panel menu system including menu groups, menu pages and system controls. • PLAY menu group • RECORD menu group • EDIT menu group • OUTPUT menu group • REMOTE menu group • SETUP menu group QuVIS Encore Page 74 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 76: Play Menu Group

    PLAY – Control menu page (clip playback) • PLAY – Control menu page (script playback) • PLAY – Browser menu page • PLAY – Show Builder menu page • PLAY – Advanced menu page QuVIS Encore Page 75 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 77: Play - Control Menu Page (Clip Playback)

    This menu page provides summary information on the media file selected for playback as well as the general status of the QuVIS Encore during playback. VTR transport of the active media is controlled from this page using the four soft VTR buttons just below the display.
  • Page 78 FORWARD While under JOG control (ALT 2 button view), each press of the FOWARD button will frame advance through the clip in the forward direction. QuVIS Encore Page 77 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 79 Note: If user security is enabled, this function is only available to Tech or Admin level users. This button displays the current soft button view. Press this button to cycle to the next view, in this case the ALT 1 button view. QuVIS Encore Page 78 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 80: Play - Control Menu Page (Script Playback)

    REVERSE While under JOG control (ALT 2 button view), each press of the REV button will frame advance through the clip in the reverse direction. QuVIS Encore Page 79 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 81 Note: If user security is enabled, this function is only available to Tech or Admin level users. This button displays the current soft button view. Press this button to cycle to the next view, in this case the ALT 1 button view. QuVIS Encore Page 80 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 82: Play - Browser Menu Page

    Description Dashboard The dashboard view used on this menu page is the small or compressed dashboard. From here you are still able to monitor the status of the QuVIS Encore even while the system is playing content. File Selection Panel This menu panel provides a file browser to allow the operator to select a file or files for play or to perform maintenance operations on.
  • Page 83 Load Remote Control – Ready the selected item for remote RS-422 control. Pressing the soft PLAY button ( from the PLAY – Browser menu page will place the Encore and the selected asset under remote control. This button is used to show additional properties of the selected item. Advanced VIEW properties include file encryption information.
  • Page 84 For information on how to author Load scripts refer to the document entitled Automating Content Loading (available on the QuVIS website). Use this option to copy the selected file(s) to a new location (local). For details using this...

  • Page 85: Play - Show Builder Menu Page

    GUI. A Script is an editable text file that contains instructions to tell the system how to play various segments of similar content without interruption (as if they were one seamless production). A QuVIS script file is similar to a traditional playlist as it may be used to play a specific list of content in a specified order.
  • Page 86 WARNING! If you navigate away from the Show Builder menu page without saving, all changes to the script will be lost. Event Button Operations Menu Pressing the EVENT button will open up a list of available event operations. QuVIS Encore Page 85 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 87 Each mini-script can be referenced from a “master” script using this event type. The GPI (General Purpose Interface) event, describes a signal to be generated on a particular GPI output. There are four GPI outputs that may be used to communicate to a QuVIS Encore Page 86 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 88 GPI event is physically listed. TIME AFTER – used to have the GPI event start at a time that is after this instant in the script by specifying the time difference. QuVIS Encore Page 87 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 89: Play - Advanced Menu Page

    Used to specify the time value associated with the selected “End Stop Playing At Trigger” method. Auto-play End Trigger must be enabled to set the end time of the triggered play event. QuVIS Encore Page 88 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 90: How Triggered Playback Works

    As indicated, if the operation is canceled, the trigger events will be cleared and must be reset manually if triggered playback is desired. QuVIS Encore Page 89 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 91: Record Menu Group

    RECORD menu group The RECORD menu group is the collection of menu pages that are used to configure the QuVIS Encore to record video, audio and metadata (including timecode) from an external source (Telecine, camera, VTR, etc.). Menu pages covered in this section include: •...

  • Page 92: Record - Input Menu Page

    Choices include the LTC input or the Internal timecode clock. Select the destination (volume and directory) where recorded assets will be stored. A volume, in QuVIS terminology, is a set of one (1) or more hard drives that effectively serves as a single storage device.

  • Page 93: Record - Media Menu Page

    51 – 63dB. The higher the number the higher the quality and larger the data set. The QuVIS Media Format (QMF) is a compatibility switch that identifies different QuVIS file format standards.

  • Page 94: Record - Audio Menu Page

    If recording from a digital audio source it is expected that all channels will be recorded from the digital source. This control is used to specify whether audio channels 1 and 2 are analog Analog Audio Inputs audio channels. QuVIS Encore Page 93 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 95: Record - Advanced Menu Page

    Include Metadata Turn this control on to record metadata from a serial digital input. The QuVIS Encore may be configured to record either standard metadata (SMPTE RP-215) or IRIG timecode data. This control allows you to select either the default timecode type that is built-in to the selected image format or override the default setting.

  • Page 96: Record - Control Menu Page

    Record statistics includes the clip length in absolute timecode, file size of the clip, the peak composite data rate and any errors such as dropped frames. To end the record operation, press the “ STOP” button. QuVIS Encore Page 95 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 97 Manual for more details). The default name is derived from the current date (mmddyyyy) and the current system time (hhmmss). An underscore character is used to separate date and time elements of the filename for readability. QuVIS Encore Page 96 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 98: Edit Menu Group

    These are all settings you can specify when creating a QuVIS Virtual Tape. Once the virtual tape is created, you may select it for playback, place it under remote control and proceed to record clips into it just as you would to a striped videotape in a VTR.

  • Page 99: Edit - Vtp Dest Menu Page

    Use this control to specify at what location (volume and directory path) the virtual tape project directory and virtual tape file will be stored. Virtual Tape Directory Once you have selected the destination directory path, press OKAY to accept. QuVIS Encore Page 98 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 100: Edit - Vtp Settings Menu Page

    This is the Timecode Used default timecode used during editing and playback of a virtual tape. Source - Use this option to output timecode as it is recorded from the source video. QuVIS Encore Page 99 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 101: Edit Menu Group Soft Button Assignments

    Virtual Tape. You may need to navigate to more than one Record menu page to change all of the settings. QuVIS Encore Page 100 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 102: Create A Virtual Tape

    Create a Virtual Tape The QuVIS Encore’s GUI is designed to make virtual tape creation simple and efficient. Once you’ve created a virtual tape, you may begin dubbing footage to it either locally or remotely. Navigate to the EDIT – VTP Dest menu page.

  • Page 103: Output Menu Group

    Menu pages covered in this section include: • OUTPUT – Video menu page • OUTPUT – Analog menu page • OUTPUT – Audio menu page • OUTPUT – Timecode menu page QuVIS Encore Page 102 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 104: Output - Video Menu Page

    Not recommended when editing or dubbing as the added noise can make for a poorer signal. Use this control to instruct the Encore to hold the last frame of video when the Frame Hold system has stopped playing.

  • Page 105: Output - Analog Menu Page

    This menu page defines the analog video output settings. Note: Analog component output (ACO) is not part of the base configuration of the QuVIS Encore. It is possible that not all Encores will be configured with this option. For those units configured without an ACO, the options on this menu page will not be available.

  • Page 106: Output – Audio Menu

    Master Volume Use this control to set the volume level for all audio channels. Use this control to set the volume for the headphone jack beneath the front Headphone Volume bezel. QuVIS Encore Page 105 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 107 The “Master Volume” and “Headphone Vol” controls are two-stage buttons. The first button press changes the “button focus” to the value area allowing the operator to use the buttons to change the value. Stage 1: Button is in focus but has not been selected for change QuVIS Encore Page 106 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 108 Pressing and releasing the button will increment or decrement the value by 1. Press and hold the button to automatically scroll through the value list. Release the button to stop the automatic value advance function. QuVIS Encore Page 107 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 109: Output – Timecode Menu

    Absolute starting from 0 – Start playback from 00:00:00:00 This button determines what data is output in the Metadata portion of the HD SDI signal that the Encore sends out the HD SDI connector. Choices include: Original Source Metadata – Output the Metadata that was recorded with the Metadata Out clip.
  • Page 110 REMOTE menu group The REMOTE menu group is the collection of menu pages that contain the settings most commonly used to place the QuVIS Encore under remote control. Menu pages covered in this section include: • REMOTE – Control menu page •...

  • Page 111: Remote – Control Menu

    REMOTE – Control menu page This menu page provides access to the settings required to place the QuVIS Encore under remote serial control. For additional remote control operation details, see Chapter 6 - Remote Control and Virtual Tape Operations. REMOTE - Control Options...

  • Page 112: Remote – Setup Menu

    RS-422 controller. It will not affect local GUI jog control. This control lets you adjust the responsiveness to shuttle commands sent by an Shuttle Response external RS-422 controller. It will not affect local GUI shuttle control. QuVIS Encore Page 111 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 113 SETUP menu group The SETUP group is the collection of menu pages that provide control over the Encore’s system settings. Menu pages covered in this section include: • SETUP – Config menu page • SETUP – Network menu page •...

  • Page 114: Setup – Config Menu

    This menu page shall enable one to save all current menu settings or load a previous setup from an Encore Configuration File. Everything that appears on the GUI that can be selected or modified will be saved with exception of the Ethernet settings – as those are saved in NVM.

  • Page 115: Setup – Network Menu

    Description This control is used to assign a unique TCP/IP network address. The IP address is the primary setting needed for communicating with a QuVIS Encore over a IP Address TCP/IP network. The system must be restarted in order for the network to recognize that a change has occurred.

  • Page 116: Setup – Serial Menu

    IMPORTANT! While it is not specifically listed, the Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits settings for both RS- 232 serial ports on the QuVIS Encore are fixed at 8N1, which is the most common setting for this type of serial port.

  • Page 117: Setup – Display Menu

    This sets the amount of delay or time of inactivity before the screen saver Screen Saver Delay starts. Delay options are from 0-60 minutes or Off. Display Brightness Use this control to set the brightness or intensity of the GUI display. QuVIS Encore Page 116 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 118: Setup – Information Menu

    SETUP – Information menu page This menu page provides access to a variety of important information including the software and hardware version numbers and support contact information. Additionally, the QuVIS Encore may be safely powered off or power reset from this menu page.

  • Page 119: Setup – Gpi In Menu

    SETUP – GPI In menu page This menu page allows the operator to program the behavior of the server when it receives a GPI (General Purpose Interface) signal on the specified GPI input channel. The QuVIS Cinema Player has 4 available GPI input channels.

  • Page 120: Setup – Gpi Out Menu

    This menu page allows the operator to program the server to output a GPI signal on the specified channel when a conditional event is encountered. Depending upon the configuration of the QuVIS Cinema Player, up to 10 output GPI channels may be available.
  • Page 121 CHAPTER 5 - MODIFYING CONFIGURATION Information in this chapter includes: • Configuring QuVIS Encore overview • Set the Default Startup Config File • Save Current Settings to a Config File • Load Custom Settings from a Config File • Restore Factory Settings QuVIS Encore...
  • Page 122 Set the Default Startup Config File The QuVIS Encore can be set to load a specific set of custom settings from a configuration file each time the unit is powered on. If you do not set the default startup config file, the system will load factory settings as defined in the read-only factory.cfg config file.
  • Page 123 To ensure all settings are properly set, the system should not be actively playing content while a config file is being loaded. Navigate to the SETUP – Config menu page and select the Load config file option. QuVIS Encore Page 122 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 124 3. Alternately, you may also set the factory.cfg config file as the Set the Default Startup Config File using the procedure outlined in that section as well. QuVIS Encore Page 123 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 125 • Edit a Virtual Tape • Insert Edit into a Virtual Tape from the GUI • Merge Virtual Tapes (QShell) • Virtual Tapes – Sync’ing Audio and Video (QShell) • Graphical VTPMerge Examples QuVIS Encore Page 124 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 126 Odetics RS422 A LDV8000 RS232 B To enable remote control protocol support for the QuVIS Encore, you must first select the serial protocol to be used and then enable “remote control”. See the Configuring Remote Control section for detailed setup instructions.
  • Page 127 Configuring Remote Control To place the QuVIS Encore under remote serial control, use the following steps. Requirements • Serial device or edit controller supporting either Sony or Odetics serial protocol, connected to the Encore via 9-pin serial cable (wired straight-through).
  • Page 128 LDV8000 Protocol (RS232 B) LDV8000 is a RS232 serial protocol for controlling laser disc players. The QuVIS Encore may be controlled using this protocol. The 9-pin RS232 port B connector is located at the rear of the Encore. Select the RS-232 B Protocol To use the LDV8000 laser disc protocol, navigate to the REMOTE –...
  • Page 129 Starting Remote Control for Playback Operations The process model for placing the QuVIS Encore under remote control is similar to that of a VTR. The basic concept is that you open a communication channel between the Encore and the serial controller by activating REMOTE control.
  • Page 130 Once the selected media file has been placed under remote serial control a status window is displayed on the GUI to indicate that the QuVIS Encore is under remote control. Additionally, the Remote LED, to the left of the display, is lit to also indicate the unit is being controlled remotely.
  • Page 131 (i.e. video format, number of audio channels, etc.). To review record setup procedures refer to section Configuring for Basic RECORD Operation. To remotely control direct-to-disk record operations using a RS-422 edit controller, the Encore’s remote control settings must be configured, see section Configuring Remote Control. Once the record and remote control settings have been properly configured, the Encore is ready to perform direct-to-disk record operations.
  • Page 132 Note: If the Encore is already setup in Record mode, recording will begin immediately. If the Encore is not in a record ready state, indicated on the GUI dashboard with the label [Record], the system will switch to record mode before content is recorded.
  • Page 133 VTPMerge QShell utility. Additional features such as the ability to collapse the VTP into an interleaved clip form (collapsed clip) for distribution or sharing the VTP and its assets with other QuVIS video servers using removable media or server-to-server high-speed transfer methods including network copy using Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Page 134 Virtual tape file Project (dir) Virtual tape project directory Auto.tl System binary timeline file First video clip asset Edit_112304_123047.v Edit_112304_123047.a01 Recorded audio track(s) Edit_112304_123047.a02 Recorded audio track(s) Edit_112304_123047.a03 Recorded audio track(s) Recorded audio track(s) Edit_112304_123047.a04 QuVIS Encore Page 133 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 135 Select an audio asset (a “.a” or “.a0x” file) in a virtual tape directory and press PLAY to play that audio file separately from its video and audio siblings (the other file belonging to the same asset group). QuVIS Encore Page 134 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 136 Create a Virtual Tape The QuVIS Encore’s GUI is designed to make virtual tape creation simple and efficient. Once you’ve created a virtual tape, you may begin dubbing footage to it either locally or remotely. Navigate to the EDIT – VTP Dest menu page.
  • Page 137 When all settings are correct, press the Create VTP button at the bottom of the menu page. This will create the virtual tape project file (.vtp) and project directory. Now you may proceed to edit this virtual tape. QuVIS Encore Page 136 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 138: Edit A Virtual Tape

    Press the soft PLAY button on the front panel. A message box will appear indicating that the selected virtual tape is under remote control. The QuVIS Encore and the virtual tape are now under the remote control of your edit controller. QuVIS Encore...

  • Page 139: Insert Edit Into A Virtual Tape From The Gui

    Jog/Shuttle play control at the end of the recording that was just made. The newly recorded assets are now available for playback. If additional recordings are required, repeat steps 3 – 7. QuVIS Encore Page 138 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 140: Merge Virtual Tapes (Qshell)

    Volume:project/vtp>vtpmerge source1.vtp source2.vtp superset.vtp Note: If the destination file already exists, this tool will fail unless the –replace option is specified. For more details, see VTPMerge command usage in the QShell Command Reference Manual. QuVIS Encore Page 139 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 141: Virtual Tapes - Sync'ing Audio And Video (Qshell)

    If the destination virtual tape exists, the operation will fail unless the –replace option is specified. • It is permissible (although not recommended) to specify one of the source VTP files as the destination VTP. QuVIS Encore Page 140 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 142: Graphical Vtpmerge Examples

    Graphical VTPMerge Examples The following is a graphical depiction of both virtual tape merging and audio synchronization operations. The timeline represents a timecode-based section of the virtual tape. QuVIS Encore Page 141 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 143: Chapter 7 - Command Line Operations

    CHAPTER 7 – COMMAND LINE OPERATIONS Information in this chapter includes: • QShell Overview • QShell via Serial Connection • QShell via Telnet Connection (Advanced) • QShell Basics • QShell Advanced Operations QuVIS Encore Page 142 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 144: Command History

    Note: RS-232 and RS-422 serial connections are not used to transfer data between the QuVIS Encore and your computer or network; they are used for remote control of the Encore only. An Ethernet connection is required used for data transfers operations.

  • Page 145: Qshell Via Serial Connection

    Connect one end of the 9-pin null modem cable to serial port A and the other connector to the serial port on your computer. Serial port A is located on the front of the QuVIS Encore to the right of the power button.

  • Page 146: Qshell Via Telnet Connection (Advanced)

    QShell via Telnet Connection (Advanced) Before you can establish a Telnet session, you will need to know the IP address of the QuVIS Encore you wish to connect to. This section assumes that networking between the QuVIS Encore and the PC has been properly configured and established.

  • Page 147: Qshell Basics

    QShell Basics When controlling the QuVIS Encore from a shell interface, it’s helpful to be able to “ask” what your available choices are when you cannot recall them. The QShell command line interface has several levels of built-in help, as described below. For additional information on command usage, see the document entitled QShell Command Reference Manual.

  • Page 148: Chapter 8 - Installing System Software

    CHAPTER 8 - INSTALLING SYSTEM SOFTWARE Information included in this chapter: • QuVIS Soft Release (QSR) Overview • Installing New System Software • Restoring a Previous Software Release QuVIS Encore Page 147 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 149 QuVIS periodically publishes software updates, called a QuVIS Soft Release (QSR), which may update the target QuVIS product with new features, enhancements or bug fixes. There are three types of software releases: Major, Point and Flash. Licensing for a Major software release may need to be purchased before the software update may be installed.

  • Page 150: Installing New System Software

    If you inadvertently install a software update that is not supported by your hardware or product model, the QuVIS Encore will refuse to play. The QuVIS Encore will also refuse to install the software update if the system is not properly licensed for that particular release.
  • Page 151 QuVIS Encore Video Formats Record Parameters Interlaced (I), Pixel QuVIS Encore Video Video Interfaces Progressive (p), Format File Short Active & Vert. Frame Standard Aspect Rate Active Image Format Format File Name Formats v3.1 Segmented Name Rate SMPTE/VESA Ratio (MHz)

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