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Avid Technology FastServe User Manual

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FastServe | Live Edit
v2018.3
User Guide
April 2018

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  • Page 1 FastServe | Live Edit v2018.3 User Guide April 2018...
  • Page 2 Avid, the Avid Logo, Avid Everywhere, Interplay, ISIS, Media Composer, Pro Tools and Sibelius, and all related product names and logos, are registered or unregistered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The Interplay name is used with the permission of the Interplay Entertainment Corp. which bears no responsibility for Avid products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ...............7 The FastServe | Live Edit Server UHDS (UHD Server) ......8 Technical Specifications - Server ............9 Unit Installation ................12 Maintenance and Service Information..........13 Connections.................. 13 The FastServe | Live Edit Controller (HDVC) ......... 14 Touchscreen Display ..............15 T-Bar...................
  • Page 4 Admin Tab ..................46 Working with Controller...........47 Basics ..................... 48 The Main Screen ................48 Events ..................59 Network ..................64 Import/Export................65 OSD Data (Superimposed Data) ............76 Shutdown..................77 RAID Disk Replacement..............78 License Installation ................ 79 Software Upgrades ................ 79 Working in Studio Mode ..............
  • Page 5 Playing a Playlist ................. 119 Exporting a Playlist ..............123 Playlist Setup................124 Networking ..................126 Copying Clips in the Server Network ..........126 Importing Clips from a Shared Directory or External Device ....128 Exporting Clips to a Shared Directory or External Device....129 System Configuration ..............
  • Page 6 Transfer Tab ................175 Share Point Preview ................ 176 Share Tab .................. 176 Appendix.................177 Video Configurations ............... 178 UHD Configurations ..............179 HD Configurations ............... 180 AC-8 Analog Audio Converter ............183 Audio Configurations for AC-8 ............184 AES-8 Audio Converter ..............188 Audio Configurations for AES-8 .............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction In this section: The FastServe | Live Edit Server UHDS (UHD Server) on page 8 Conventions Used in this Manual on page 20...

  • Page 8: The Fastserve | Live Edit Server Uhds (Uhd Server)

    The FastServe | Live Edit Server UHDS (UHD Server) FastServe | Live Edit is a multi channel, slow motion video server, that provides ingest, real-time NetStream to shared storage, E2E confidence preview channels and editing tools. FastServe | Live Edit currently supports up to four UHD channels or eight HD channels.

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications - Server

    Available I/O configurations 4 UHD channels 8 HD channels Channel configurations Fully Flexible 4in / 0out 3in / 1out 2in / 2out 1in / 3out 0in / 4out 8in / 0out The FastServe | Live Edit Server UHDS (UHD Server) |...
  • Page 10 Time code input Internal free run LTC - XLR Data interfaces 2x Serial 4x USB (2 front / 2 back) 1x SATA 2 x Ethernet (1Gb) 2 x Ethernet (10Gb) The FastServe | Live Edit Server UHDS (UHD Server) |...
  • Page 11 16x 3” 1/2 2TB SATA 2 Hard Disk Redundancy Raid 60 striped disks with dual parity Environmental conditions Operating temperature: 5c - 40C Storage temperature: -40c - 70c Humidity: 90% max The FastServe | Live Edit Server UHDS (UHD Server) |...

  • Page 12: Unit Installation

    When using Analog GENLOCK, it is recommended to put a 75-OHM termination on the REF out. Do not use a chained signal from other devices. Connect the video cables according to your configuration. The FastServe | Live Edit Server UHDS (UHD Server) |...

  • Page 13: Maintenance And Service Information

    Risk of explosion if lithium battery on motherboard is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Connections The back panel of the FastServe | Live Edit server is where all input and output connections are made. For information on the various possible wiring configurations, Appendix on page 177.

  • Page 14: The Fastserve | Live Edit Controller (Hdvc)

    The FastServe | Live Edit Controller (HDVC) The FastServe | Live Edit Controller provides a full set of tools for instant replay and fast highlight editing. The Controller’s main components are as follows: • Touchscreen display • T-Bar on page 15 •...

  • Page 15: Touchscreen Display

    When the QuickKeys mode is enabled, the LCD buttons can be customized to the most relevant shortcuts for the production, and provide up to 12 options. For more information, see Configuring QuickKeys on page 137. The FastServe | Live Edit Controller (HDVC) |...

  • Page 16: Keypads

    Keypads The FastServe | Live Edit Controller has five different keypad areas, each dedicated to its own purpose. • The four Select Input/Recording Channel keys (marked A, B, C, D) are used for switching between live or recorded input from different cameras. If more than four inputs are configured, use SHIFT, A to access input 5, SHIFT, B to access input 6, etc.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications - Controller

    RAM: 1GB System hard drive: 8GB solid state drive LCD: 5.7" 640X480 TFT color touch screen Push buttons: Illuminated, 3 million operations minimum Input devices: Support for external USB keyboard & USB mouse The FastServe | Live Edit Controller (HDVC) |...

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Service Information

    If removed, put aside the power module until cool, and prevent anyone from touching it until it is cooled. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if lithium battery on motherboard is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. The FastServe | Live Edit Controller (HDVC) |...

  • Page 19: Back Panel - Connections

    VGA connection, and the power cable. All other inputs (second network connection, USB X2, serial port) are optional. Power Power Network Mini Jack External VGA port Cable Switch Connection The FastServe | Live Edit Controller (HDVC) |...

  • Page 20: Conventions Used In This Manual

    This symbol warns of the presence of dangerous high voltage. CAUTION This symbol cautions the user about improper handling, which might cause damage to the hardware or software system. Data loss might result. The FastServe | Live Edit Controller (HDVC) |...

  • Page 21: Web Settings

    2. Web Settings This chapter specifies The FastServe | Live Edit options which can be configured using a Web Configurator. In this section: Setting FastServe | Live Edit Preferences on page 22 General on page 22 OVS Tab on page 23...

  • Page 22: Setting Fastserve | Live Edit Preferences

    IP address.  To log in to the Web Settings: 1. Open a web browser and enter the FastServe | Live Edit unit’s IP address as the URL, with the suffix 8080. For example, 192.0.2.0:8080. NOTE: Use Internet Explorer version 11 or Google Chrome version 51 or higher.

  • Page 23: Ovs Tab

    OVS Tab The OVS tab allows to configure parameters related directly to the FastServe | Live Edit Server. Under Status, the Web Settings display the information about the communication status, version, and clock time, etc. OVS Tab |...

  • Page 24: Video Settings

    The Video section provides means to configure video mode related functions, such as the codec, video standard, or the recorded TC source. Codec FastServe | Live Edit can switch between video formats, without losing existing footage. However, the system must stop recording and reload different firmware. This process is automated, and takes approximately 30 seconds.

  • Page 25: Controller

    Genlock Select the genlock sync type: • Black burst • Tri level (HD and UHD) Phase Set the synchronization of the horizontal and vertical signal phases of the server output. Vertical phase range is +/- 540 lines, in 1 line intervals. Horizontal phase can be adjusted by 1 line, in 1 pixel intervals.

  • Page 26: Audio Settings

    1-4, 1-8, 1-12, 1-16. Any audio Groups channel not defined in this group or groups is not recorded by the FastServe | Live Edit Server. Show OSD Enable the audio meters display for the “dirty channel”.

  • Page 27: In/Out Settings

    Embedded Inputs Distribution Embedded Each input has the following options: Inputs Use Router - uses the internal audio router to mix the AES and the Distribution master embedded input. Preserve - uses the original embedded input. In/Out Settings The In/Out section allows the user to configure the inputs and outputs of the server, set the working mode, name the inputs and outputs.
  • Page 28 Configuration Config The following settings relate to the common 8-channel configuration: Define how many inputs and outputs are used, and how they are configured. Single Recorders (UHD)- 4in/0out 3in/1out 2in/2out 1in/3out 0in/4out Single Recorders (HD) - 8in/0out 7in/1out 6in/2out 5in/3out 4in/4out 3in/5out 2in/6out...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    OSD Settings Select to display or hide OSD data for each output (Super - Settings superimpose data, Clean - hide data). Output Remaining Cue Number Channel - asterisks indicate active channel Recording Time Input Current Timestamp Time from In-point Control Maintenance The Maintenance section gives the options to monitor and change the system settings, such as the storage level, the possibility to clean video disks, set network...
  • Page 30 parameters, clean and repair the database etc. Also, diagnostic logs can be downloaded directly from this section. Storage Storage Clean Video Disks - Use this option to erase all existing data from the disks (in all formats). This removes all cues, clips, playlists, and actual video recordings from the disks.
  • Page 31 License License View the status of the licenses required for the various components of your system. Date & Time Date and Set system time (24 hour format), date (DD-MM-YY). Changes made Time here must be applied when finished. Note: A free run TC can be set to the current time. Whenever the time is being set, an option to synchronize free run with the current time appears.To apply the change, the recording must be stopped.
  • Page 32 Diagnostic Diagnostic Download Diagnostics Log - download the diagnostics log. This log contains data on the current system status. Download Automatic Log - download the automatic log. This log is created automatically if a crash occurs. Server Upgrade Server Perform an upgrade of the server. upgrade Note: Your current settings will be preserved...

  • Page 33: Data

    Data The Data section provides the possibility to lock/unlock clips, clear all playlists, set the recording mode, etc. General Clear all Delete all unlocked cues, clips, and playlists. unlocked data Lock all clips Lock all clips to protect them from deletion. Clear all cues Delete all cues.
  • Page 34 Record Mode Record Mode Set what happens when there is no empty disk space for recording; Standard recording - the recording is stopped. Remaining recording time indication in the OSD blinks if the remaining recording time is less than 30 minutes. Cyclic recording - the server overwrites the earliest possible materials.

  • Page 35: Import/ Export

    Import/ Export The Import/Export section allows to define share points details, and Interplay settings in case automatic check-in to Interplay is enabled. Here, you can specify the import destination, WatchFolder configuration.You can configure up to 8 Share points. OVS Tab |...
  • Page 36 Share point 1 (Export) Share point 1 Enable Mount - enable connecting to the shared directory’s (export) export folder. IP/Hostname - enter the remote computer IP address where the shared directory Export folder is located. Domain - enter the domain name, when there is a domain name in use.
  • Page 37 Share point 2 (Import) Share point 2 Enable Mount - enable connection to the shared directory’s (Import) import folder. IP/hostname - enter the remote computer IP address where the shared directory Import folder is located. Domain - enter the domain name, when there is a domain name in use.
  • Page 38 Interplay settings Interplay Enable Check-in - allows the user to enable or disable clip Settings registration in Interplay PAM User Name - enter the user AVID Interplay name. Password - enter the AVID Interplay password. URI Path - enter the Uniform Resource Identifier in Interplay (e.
  • Page 39 Export settings Export Export format - select the export format. Settings Derived Angles - enable to export all selected derived angles (clips) when exporting a clip to the shared directory, or disable to export only the master clip. Safety zone - enable to export safety zones when exporting a clip to the shared directory, or disable to export only the clip.
  • Page 40 Watch Folder Use this section to set the Watch Folder parameters for automatic import of clips. Enable Enable the Watch Folder functionality. Scan Enable this option if the subfolders should be scanned. subfolders Scan method Select the scanning method: All files or Only new files. Reimport on Select whether files should be re-imported when changed.
  • Page 41 NetStream FastServe | Live Edit can record all ingested feeds both on the server’s internal storage and to an external storage device, simultaneously. The external stream is wrapped and transferred in real time to external storage, making it instantly available for post-production work.
  • Page 42 Growing file Enable this option to allow for simultaneous NetStream or export of clips that may be edited while they are still being captured. This option can be used only with the MFX OpAtom AVID export format. Chunk export Enable the chunk export functionality. Specify the Number of chunks and the duration of each chunk.

  • Page 43: Gpi

    In the GPI section it is possible to configure the GPI (General Purpose Interface) functions. Automation The Automation section allows to define and configure automation protocols like the VDCP, or specify the connection type (e.g. over serial or tcp/ip interface, port, etc.). OVS Tab |...

  • Page 44: System Tab

    System Tab The System tab allows to monitor and define system options, that in many cases apply to the whole server’s operating system. Here, the CPU/memory usage can be monitored, licenses applied and verified, NTP server defined, IP configuration completed, logs downloaded etc. System Tab |...

  • Page 45: Network Configuration

    Network Configuration In the Network Configuration section you can define network interfaces. NOTE: eth0 and eth1 are dedicated for 1GB ethernet connections, while eth2 and eth3 are used with 10GB networks. To select which eth connection is used for data interface and which is used for control network interface, go to OVS >...

  • Page 46: Admin Tab

    Admin Tab The Admin tab gives the option to change the username and password of a user. Admin Tab |...

  • Page 47: Working With Controller

    3. Working with Controller This section describes the PlayMaker Controller. In this section: Basics on page 48 Replay on page 81 Cues on page 92 Clips on page 94 Playlists on page 110 Networking on page 126 System Configuration on page 130...

  • Page 48: Basics

    Basics The Main Screen Once the system is started, the main application screen is displayed. This screen displays system information and serves as a portal to all Controller operations. Application version and network information is displayed at the top left. Tapping this data provides a quick view of the information, as follows: Set 1 Controller IP, Server IP, Server group.
  • Page 49  To access the main screen from any other point: ■ Press SHIFT, MENU. The following setup menus are displayed in the main screen. • Video Settings on page 50 • Audio Settings on page 51 • Controller Settings on page 52 •...
  • Page 50 To access the Video settings: ■ In the Main screen, tap Video. Video FastServe | Live Edit can switch between video formats, without Standard losing existing footage. However, the system must stop recording and reload different firmware. This process is automated, and takes approximately 30 seconds.
  • Page 51 Audio Settings  To access the Audio settings: In the Main screen, tap Audio Embedded Each input has the following options: Inputs Dis- Use Router - uses the internal audio router to mix the AES and the tribution master embedded input. Preserve - uses the original embedded input.
  • Page 52 Audio Audio on Slow/Fast Motion - Set audio to play whenever video is Settings played (On) or to play only when the video is played at its normal speed (Off, default). Monitor - audio on audio monitor only. Audio Scrub on Jog - Toggle between: On- audio scrub on audio output and audio monitor.
  • Page 53 Control mode Set the way the Controller uses the PGM/PRV and/or PGM/PGM channels. Note: You must set the Server’s Output Work Mode settings before you can set the Controller’s work mode settings. (see page 56) If you set PGM/PGM mode in the In/Out settings, you can set if you want the Controller to control one output or both outputs (if...
  • Page 54 Auto Detect Servers  To auto detect a server: ■ From the Controller’s main screen, navigate to Controller > Network and System > Server to Connect > Auto Detect Servers. When this option is enabled, there is no necessity to manually enter the IP Address, IP Port, Group IP nor Group IP port of the server to connect.
  • Page 55 In/Out  To access the Input/Output settings: ■ In the Main screen, tap In/Out. Start/ Opens a screen to start or stop recording for selected or all configured Stop input cameras. A red background indicates that the channel is Record recording, a blue background indicates that the channel will not be recorded, a green background indicates that the channel is not recording but will record when you next press LIVE.
  • Page 56 The following settings relate to the common 8-channel configuration: Setup Define how many inputs and outputs are used, and how they are configured (regular, SSM, 3D, 4K/4sync). Single Recorders (UHD)- 4in/0out 3in/1out 2in/2out 1in/3out 0in/4out Single Recorders - 0in/8out 1in/7out 2in/6out 3in/5out 4in/4out...
  • Page 57 Maintenance  To access the Maintenance settings: ■ In the Main screen, tap Maintenance. Diagnostic Export Diagnostics Log - export the diagnostics log to a USB device connected to the Controller. This log contains data on the current system status. Export Automatic Log - export the automatic log to a USB device connected to the Controller.
  • Page 58 Data  To access the Data settings: ■ In the Main screen, tap Data. Clear all Delete all unlocked cues, clips, and playlists. unlocked data Clear all cues Delete all cues. Clear all clips Delete all unlocked clips (that are not used in a playlist). Clear all Delete all playlists.

  • Page 59: Events

    Events The Events option is used for tagging a clip according to meta-data keywords that you set. Some of these tags appear on the LCD keys in Live/Replay mode (after setting an in-point), and the tag that is displayed alongside the clip number, in the clip list view. For example, you can tag a clip as a goal, or by player, or both.
  • Page 60 The Event options are displayed. 2. Tap Select and Edit Groups. The Event groups are displayed. The currently selected group is green. 3. Select a group and tap Rename. The Virtual keyboard is displayed. 4. Type in the group name, and then tap Enter. For more information, see Using the Virtual Keyboard on page 70.
  • Page 61 4. Type in the page name, and then tap Enter. The name is added to the list of names. 5. Tap Apply. The page is renamed. To open a page and edit its Events, tap the required page twice. You can create an unlimited number of pages (in the list of names), but only six can be active at once.
  • Page 62 2. Tap the required source to import from. 3. Select the required file using the Jog or the PREV or NEXT LCD keys. 4. Press ENTER.  To export Events: 1. With a USB device connected, in the Main screen, tap Events > Export Events Database.
  • Page 63 Event Options  To access the Event settings: In the Main screen, tap Events. Event Work Set the required Event work mode; Mode 6 Pages X 25 Multi Events - set multiple Events for each clip from the touch screen, from any active page. 6 Pages X 25 Single Events - set a single Event for each clip from the touch screen.

  • Page 64: Network

    Network  To access the Network settings: In the Main screen, tap Network. Net Settings NET Mode - Enable the Server to be part of the defined Network, or Disable networking capabilities. Server Name - open the virtual keyboard to enter the Server name, as it will be displayed to other Servers.

  • Page 65: Import/Export

    Import/Export  To access the Import/Export settings: In the Main screen, tap Import/Export. Set Export Enable Mount - enable connecting to the shared directory’s Shared Folder export folder. Protocol - set the communication protocol to use when retrieving clips from the shared directory (Avid FOS, CIFS, SMBFS, NFS, AFS/AFP).
  • Page 66 Interplay URI Path - enter the Uniform Resource Identifier in Interplay Settings (e. g. Interplay://AvidWG/Projects/New). Service URL - enter the Interplay service Uniform Resource Locator (e. g. http://10.0.0.1:80/services/Assets). User Name - enter the user AVID Interplay name. Password - enter the AVID Interplay password. Enable Check-in - allows the user to enable or disable clip registration in Interplay PAM.
  • Page 67 (MOV), MXF OpAtom AVID, MXF RDD9, PlayMaker REC. Note: FastServe | Live Edit REC is an internal FastServe | Live Edit format, used to back up server files, or to move files from server to server with an external device. REC files...
  • Page 68 Auto Import Settings You can set PlayMaker to automatically import files from the Import folder using the Watch Folder option.  To set Watch Folder Options: 1. In the Main screen, tap Import/Export, and then Set Import Shared Folder > Watch Folder.
  • Page 69 Recording  To start recording: 1. After booting the Server, press Start in the main screen. 2. Press LIVE. Recording begins, for the configured cameras and runs until it is stopped, or there is no more space left to record, or unless you make a change to the system configuration that requires the Server to restart.
  • Page 70 Using the Virtual Keyboard At various times during the workflow and during setup, a virtual keyboard is available for naming or renaming purposes. Tap the letters in the QWERTY keyboard to type them. The number of remaining characters is displayed next to the text line. The CAPS key functions as a SHIFT/CAPS LOCK key in a standard keyboard;...
  • Page 71 Audio Routing The Audio Router settings allow you to route AES/analog and embedded audio channels, into the different video channels. For example, you can route the embedded audio of one video input into some of the other inputs, or use each of the AES or analog audio channels for several video inputs.
  • Page 72 Stripping a Recording Stripping a recording allows you to delete recorded footage while preserving any clips that you have marked, freeing additional storage space. The recording is still displayed in the list of recordings as disabled (gray). If you delete this disabled recording, the clips will no longer be available.
  • Page 73 Go To Timecode Jump to any point on the video quickly, using the timecode.  To jump to a point: 1. Press SHIFT, TC. 2. Enter the required timestamp (HH:MM:SS) using the numeric keypad. 3. Press ENTER. The selected timestamp on the recording is displayed. NOTE: If multiple recordings exist with the same timestamps, the latest recording is loaded.
  • Page 74 The CLR Key The CLR key in the numeric keypad has a number of functions. Use it for the following: • To clear the Seven Segment display.  To delete a clip: 1. Press MENU to display the list of clips. 2.
  • Page 75 The MENU Key • Pressing MENU once displays the list of clips. (If you load a clip from the list, the list closes.) Alternatively, you can press CLIPS. • Pressing MENU twice displays the list of playlists. (If you load a playlist, the list closes;...

  • Page 76: Osd Data (Superimposed Data)

    OSD Data (Superimposed Data) PlayMaker displays on-screen information for each output. You can hide this information or select what to display.  To set OSD preferences: ■ See OSD Settings on page 55. For more information, see: • OSD Data for a Loaded Clip on page 102.

  • Page 77: Shutdown

    Shutdown System shutdown options are available on the controller, for the server and the controller.  To access shutdown options: ■ In the Main screen, tap SHUTDOWN. The following options are displayed: Restart Server Restart the server application. Reboot Server Reboot the server unit.

  • Page 78: Raid Disk Replacement

    RAID Disk Replacement RAID disk replacement is done from the Server’s front panel, following the instructions displayed on the Controller.  To replace a RAID disk: 1. In the main screen, tap Maintenance > Storage > RAID Disk Status. Status for each disk is displayed. 2.

  • Page 79: License Installation

    License Installation The PlayMaker system is shipped with the licenses that you ordered, already installed. If your license has expired, or you have upgraded your license, you will need to reinstall the license provided by Avid.  To install a license: 1.

  • Page 80: Managing Recordings

    Managing Recordings  To access the list of recordings: ■ Press MENU three times. Each recording is displayed as a tree, with its recorded channels. You can rename, lock (protect from deletion) or delete each recording, as required, using the respective LCD keys.

  • Page 81: Replay

    Replay FastServe | Live Edit’s replay capabilities can be utilized during an event, while recording the entire time. Press LIVE at any time to view the live inputs. As soon as you use the Jog to roll back, you are no longer in live mode. Access any recorded video, including video recorded prior to the current recording session.

  • Page 82: Synchronized And Non-Synchronized Modes

    Synchronized and Non-Synchronized Modes By default, the system works in non-synchronized mode; when you change camera angles, replay is always re-cued from the marked In-point. However, you can choose to work in synchronized mode; this causes replay to continue from the same time stamp when switching channels. Non- Synchronized Synchronized...

  • Page 83: Output

    Output If more than one output is defined, PlayMaker provides two work modes, multi PGM or PGM/PVW. Configuring Your Output When working with two outputs, you must configure which output to use for PVW or for the second PGM channel. ...
  • Page 84 • 2 PGM - map the outputs as required. Tap Select Primary Output to display the output options, and set as required. Replay |...
  • Page 85 Working in PGM/PVW Mode In PGM/PVW mode, replay clips in the PGM output, while preparing the next item in the PVW channel, and then switch between the outputs as required. This sends the item in the PGM channel to the PVW channel, and the item that you prepared in the PVW channel to the PGM channel.
  • Page 86 Working in Multi PGM Mode To enable the Multi PGM mode, go to Settings > Controller Settings > Control Mode. After enabling the Multi PGM mode, select which outputs to control: • if there are only two outputs, group 1,2 is automatically selected; •...
  • Page 87 Multi PGM Mode Features Buttons Assignment In the Multi PGM mode, the A/B/C/D buttons control the outputs, instead of the inputs. To change the input assignments, press SHIFT + A/B/C/D, or use the touch screen. Default Routing For the Multi PGM mode, the default server routing is as follows: •...
  • Page 88 Similar behavior when group 3, 4 is chosen. ABCD Buttons Indication When group 1,2 is selected: • output 1 button turns Red • output 2 button turns Green Similar behavior if group 3,4 is selected: • output 3 button turns Red •...
  • Page 89  To break the synchronization between channels: ■ Press the A or B button to take control of the selected output. This breaks the synchronization between the channels. NOTE: When not in sync, each channel will keep its last status.The control between the channels can be switched if necessary.
  • Page 90 Clips The clip saving functionality remains unchanged for all server channels. If outputs are tied, the channel loaded to the “Red” output becomes the master angle. When channels are untied, the output performs similarly to the PGM and PGM PVW work modes.

  • Page 91: Setting Up Multiple Controllers

    Setting up Multiple Controllers The communication protocol allows you to connect several Controllers to one Server, and to set each Controller to handle specific outputs, or to set several Controllers to control the same output. All devices must be connected to one network, using a standard 1GigaBit Ethernet hub.

  • Page 92: Cues

    Cues A cue is a point on the video that the system can return to when required, as long as the recording is still available. PlayMaker can store up to 999 cues; if more than 999 cues are marked, the latest cues overwrite the first cues in the list. Marking Cues ...

  • Page 93: Cue Sorting

    NOTE: This feature is useful for offside replay in football games. Set the cue on the offside frame, roll back and start replay. FastServe | Live Edit will automatically stop on the exact frame of the offside. Live When cues are set on the live input, open a slider to define the Timeshift pre-roll time shift.

  • Page 94: Clips

    Clips About Clips A PlayMaker clip is a recorded portion of a game for which you determine the start (In) and end (Out) points, number, name, and tags, in either the live display or the playback. By default, a clip is saved with a few seconds added before its start point and after its end point (safety zone).

  • Page 95: Creating A Clip

    Creating a Clip  To create a clip with the default duration: 1. Press LIVE to reset all operations. 2. Press IN or OUT to set the start or end frame of the clip. 3. Press ENTER. The clip is created with an auto number, and the default duration set in Clips page 52.
  • Page 96  To create an auto numbered clip with In and Out points: 1. Press LIVE to reset all operations. 2. Use the Jog to roll to the required spot. 3. Press IN to set the starting frame of the clip. 4.
  • Page 97 6. Press OUT to set the end frame of the clip. 7. Press ENTER. The clip is created with automatic numbering, using the first available number slot. For example, clip 001A is the first clip with auto-numbering saved by the system. The “A”...
  • Page 98  To set an Event for the clip: 1. Execute steps 1-6, above. If required, set the clip number manually, but do not press ENTER. 2. When working in LCD key single event mode, press an LCD key to select the Event. The clip is marked.
  • Page 99 List of Clips From the list of clips you can perform a number of actions.  To open the list of clips: 1. Press LIVE to reset all operations. 2. Press MENU. Once the list of clips is displayed, choose a clip to load (see Loading a Clip page 101), or sort the list by Event.
  • Page 100 Sorting Clips by Event When a list of clips is open, the LCD keys show available pages. The selected page is red and available Events are displayed on the touchscreen. Only Events which are already assigned to clips will be available. Select an Event to display the clips tagged with the Event.
  • Page 101 Loading a Clip  To load the last created clip: ■ Press SHIFT, CLIP. The clip is loaded. There are two ways to load any clip for playing; from the numeric keypad, or from the list of clips.  To load a clip with a known number from the numeric keypad: 1.
  • Page 102 > NEXT Load the next clip. Press SHIFT to access additional options LOOP Set the current clip to play in a loop. See Looping Clips on page 105. PLAY ALL Set all clips to be played, starting with the first clip. See Playing All Clips on page 104.
  • Page 103 NOTE: The Control data shows the video speed 1-100(%), if the video is playing. If the replay is stopped using the Jog, “Jog” is displayed. Changing Clips After creating a clip, you might want to change the In/Out points of the clip or of one of the derived clips.

  • Page 104: Playing A Clip

    Playing a Clip  To play a loaded clip: ■ Press PLAY, or use the T-Bar to play the clip at the required speed. (You can also use the Jog for a frame-by-frame display.) If you want to review the clips in the list visually, press the PREV or NEXT LCD key to load the previous or next clip.
  • Page 105 Looping Clips You can set the current clip to play in a loop. NOTE: This setting remains activated for the clip, each time the clip is loaded, until canceled.  To set a clip to be played in a loop: 1.
  • Page 106 Protecting a Clip When a clip is loaded, lock it to prevent it from being deleted, if required. NOTE: If the recording is deleted, or if the clean disk option is used, protected clips are deleted, as well.  To lock a clip: ■...

  • Page 107: Searching For Clips

    Searching for Clips When working with an attached keyboard, the CTRL+F keyboard combination opens a search field that allows you to search/filter clips by Event name.  To search for clips: 1. On the attached keyboard, press CTRL+F. The search area is displayed. 2.

  • Page 108: Clip Setup

    Clip Setup During setup, you can define different preferences for clips.  To access clip settings: 1. Press SHIFT, MENU to display the main screen. 2. Tap Controller to display the Controller settings. 3. Tap Clips to display the clip settings. The following options are available: Safety Open a slider to set the number of seconds saved with the clip before...
  • Page 109 Next/ Select Yes to load the next clip sorted by events when you press NEXT. Prev by Select No to load the next clip according to clip number when you Sort press NEXT. Tap Go to Settings page to see additional options Auto Set the method by which clips are automatically numbered;...

  • Page 110: Playlists

    Playlists Playlists are used to group clips for playing later as a sequence. The same clips can be added to multiple playlists. PlayMaker allows you to create up to 99 playlists. By default, the active playlist is List 01. When adding a clip to a playlist, it is always added to the active playlist. When you add a clip to a playlist, the clip in and out points are copied to the playlist in order to create a derived clip.

  • Page 111: Setting The Active Playlist

    Setting the Active Playlist  To set a playlist as the active playlist: 1. Press LIVE to reset. 2. Press LIST. LST is displayed in the Seven-Digit display. 3. Using the Numeric keypad, enter the number of the playlist that you want to make active.
  • Page 112  To select a playlist from the list of playlists: 1. Press MENU twice. A list of all populated playlists are displayed. 2. Use the Jog, or the PREV or NEXT keys, to select the required playlist. 3. Press ENTER to make the selected playlist active. Playlists |...

  • Page 113: Loading The Current Playlist

    Loading the Current Playlist  To load the active playlist: ■ Press LIST three times to open the active playlist. The playlist opens with the first clip in the playlist selected. To play the clips in the list, press PLAY or use the T-Bar to play at the required speed, or the Jog dial for field-by-field.

  • Page 114: Adding Clips To The Playlist

    Adding Clips to the Playlist Clips can be added to the end of the playlist or inserted at any point in the playlist.  To append a clip to a playlist: 1. Press LIVE to reset. 2. Load the clip (see Loading a Clip on page 101).
  • Page 115  To add clips from a different playlist to the current playlist: CAUTION: This operation cannot be performed on an empty playlist. To overcome this limitation, add a temporary clip first, then combine the playlists. Afterwards, remove the temporary clip. 1.
  • Page 116 Adding Clips to Multiple Playlists When Multiple Playlist is ON, you can add a clip to all active playlists in one action. Playlists must be assigned to the LCD keys for selection. To turn Multiple Playlist ON, see Multiple Playlist on page 125. ...
  • Page 117 Note: When adding a second clip, the last selected playlists are selected on the LCD keys (shown in red). You can either press STORE, to save the clip to those playlists, or select and clear playlists as required, and then press STORE. Sorting Clips by Timecode You can sort the clips in a playlist according to their timecode.

  • Page 118: Changing Clips Within A Playlist

    Changing Clips Within a Playlist  To change a clip’s In/Out points within a playlist: 1. Select the required clip in the playlist. For more information, see To browse the playlist: on page 113. 2. Press IN or OUT to mark new points, as required, within the clip limits (not including the safety zone).

  • Page 119: Playing A Playlist

    Playing a Playlist There are a number of options for playing a playlist.  To play a playlist by number: 1. Press LIST. 2. Using the numeric keypad, enter the required playlist number. 3. Press ENTER. (This loads the playlist to the output at the first frame. If the server was playing a recording, the new playlist starts playing, according to T-Bar position or Play status.) 4.
  • Page 120 Additional Options When a playlist is open, and displays the derived clips it contains, the functions of the LCD keys change, together with the text displayed on the keys. The following functions are available when a playlist is open: EDIT BACK - return to the main playlist LCD key options.
  • Page 121 Transition Effects One of the advantages of playing clips from a playlist, is the option set the transition effect between clips, and its duration. Set an effect for all clips in the playlist, or set an effect for each clip. ...
  • Page 122 The effect is set for the selected clip, and indicated in the Effect column. NOTE: This is the workflow for each clip; to change all clips at once, use EDIT ALL.  To set the transition effect duration: 1. With the playlist open, select EFFECT DURATION. The LCD key turns blue.

  • Page 123: Exporting A Playlist

    Setting Clip Speed Set the speed at which to play each clip in the playlist (or all clips, using EDIT ALL) when played from the playlist. The speed you set here only affects clip speed when you use the PLAY button to play the playlist, disregarding the default speed set for the playlist.

  • Page 124: Playlist Setup

    Playlist Setup During setup, you can define different preferences for playlists.  To access playlist settings: 1. Press SHIFT, MENU to display the main screen. 2. Tap Controller to display the Controller settings. 3. Tap Playlists to display the playlist settings. The following options are available: Default Open a slider to set the default speed at which the clips in the playlist...
  • Page 125 Multiple Turn on to enable multiple active playlists in order to add a clip to Playlist multiple playlists in one action. For more information, see Adding Clips to Multiple Playlists on page 116. Mix On Available only in PGM mode. When set to Yes, PGM2 is tied to PGM1 Playlists to create a mix and wipe transition on playlists.

  • Page 126: Networking

    Networking PlayMaker’s networking capabilities enable sharing clips between servers. Clips can be played during import. The PlayMaker network allows you to: • Preview clips from remote servers on local server • Pull (Copy) clips from remote servers to local server •...
  • Page 127 Copying Clips from Local Server to Remote Server  To copy a clip from your server to a remote server: 1. Load the required clip (see Loading a Clip on page 101). “Send to” is displayed on an LCD key. 2.

  • Page 128: Importing Clips From A Shared Directory Or External Device

    Importing Clips from a Shared Directory or External Device Clips can be imported from a shared directory, external SATA drive, or a USB drive to your server. NOTE: Imported files must be in the same CODEC and video format which the server is currently using;...

  • Page 129: Exporting Clips To A Shared Directory Or External Device

    Exporting Clips to a Shared Directory or External Device Clips can be exported from your server to a shared directory, external SATA drive, or a USB drive.  To export a clip from a local server to a configured computer location or USB device: 1.

  • Page 130: System Configuration

    System Configuration Configuring the Jog Configure the standard rate of frame advancement when the Jog is turned, and when you activate fast jog mode.  To configure the Jog: 1. Press SHIFT, MENU to display the main screen. 2. Tap Controller Settings to display the Controller options. 3.
  • Page 131 5. Make your selection.  To activate Fast Jog mode: ■ Press SHIFT, F.JOG. As long as fast jog is enabled, F.JOG button flashes red. To disable Fast Jog mode, press SHIFT F.JOG again, or engage the T-bar. System Configuration |...
  • Page 132  To lock Jog on Play: ■ Navigate to Controller > Jog & T-Bar > Jog > Jog Lock on Play. When the option is turned off (“No”), then it is possible to use the jog while the playlist or the clip is loaded. The video will be moved backwards or forwards according to jog settings.
  • Page 133  To activate netstream: 1. In the Main screen, tap Import/Export > NetStream. The NetStream options are displayed: 2. On the left, select the channels to netstream. 3. On the right, select one of the following options: Start Start recording the selected channels to external storage NetStream manually.
  • Page 134 2. Set the following options as required: Start Auto - start netstreaming automatically when recording to NetStream server. Manual - netstreaming must be started manually from the NetStream options (see To activate netstream: page 133). Format Set the format of the exported recording; Only high resolution is available in the current version.

  • Page 135: Configuring The T-Bar

    Configuring the T-Bar Configure the default video speed range when the T-Bar is used, or the speed range when you activate secondary T-Bar mode. Options represent the video speed in percentages. For example, 0 means video is stopped, 100 means that video is playing at live speed. ...
  • Page 136  To lock the T-Bar on Play: ■ Navigate to Controller > Jog & T-Bar > T-Bar > T-Bar Lock on Play. When the option is turned on (“Yes”), then it is not possible to use the T-bar during the playout.

  • Page 137: Configuring Quickkeys

    Configuring QuickKeys  To set the QuickKeys mode: 1. Go to Controller Settings, and press on QuickKeys. 2. Choose the appropriate button: and assign convenient options to it: System Configuration |...
  • Page 138 Press to open a search window. Use an external keyboard to enter the search text. Net Status Press to open a list of all FastServe | Live Edit Servers available for the Controller. Press CLR to close. Cues On... Toggle to set if cues are set on the live input timecode (Live), or the actual output position (Replay).

  • Page 139: Working With Pivot

    4. Working with Pivot In this section: Recordings on page 140 Clips on page 144 Events on page 151 NetStream on page 159 Networking (PlayNet) on page 161 ISOSync on page 165 Playlists on page 167 Timeline View on page 173 Transfer on page 175 Share Point Preview...

  • Page 140: Recordings

    Continuous recording can be started or carried out even if there is no signal from the inputs. The recorded footage will be entirely black. Recording with FastServe | Live Edit can also be used in an Avid Interplay | Capture workflow. Interplay | Capture swiftly and accurately manages instant, scheduled, and recurring recordings, providing rapid access to the media and metadata.
  • Page 141 After restarting Pivot, go to "Server > Connect to", and pick the FastServe server to connect. Recordings |...

  • Page 142: The Recordings Tab

    The Recordings Tab The Recordings tab displays a list of available recordings. An ongoing recording is presented using a red font. Sync recoding means that the recording is started on all selected channels, by sending single record command. Every action will be applied on all selected channels. Independent recording means that all inputs create a separate file for the recordings.
  • Page 143 Deleting a Recording  To delete a recording: 1. In the Recordings tab, select the recording to delete. 2. Click ■ Right-click on the selected recording, and press Delete. The recording is deleted from the Recordings tab.  To protect a recording from being deleted or stripped: ■...

  • Page 144: Clips

    Clips The Players Tab The Players tab contains panels representing output channels of the server. Various controls are used to play or switch to E2E mode, and to mark sub-clips. The timeline displays clip progress when playing a clip. There are two types of the Players tab: simple Players and a Playlist Players (PLPlayers) tab.

  • Page 145: Player Controls

    Player Controls The following controls are available in each panel in the Players tab: Save Save a clip with the specified in- and out-points. Store Save an updated clip directly on a playlist. Click IN to mark an in-point on the current recording. GoTo Select a clip, then click GoTo in/out, to jump to the in- or out-point of the selected clip.
  • Page 146 Playlist View The Playlist view is different for the Players tab and the PLPlayers tab. When working with the PLPlayers tab, the loaded playlist and clips are attached directly to the panel (as illustrated below). In a stressful playout environment, such as news or sports productions, this functionality can be especially useful to emphasize which playlist is running on which output.
  • Page 147 If a Playlist is loaded, quick keys are assigned to the outputs, to make life easy for studio productions. Out 1 • F1 - Play • F2 - Freeze • F3 - Recall • F4 - Next Item Out 2 •...

  • Page 148: The Clips Tab

    The Clips Tab You can display clips from all recordings, or from a particular recording. To display additional operations that can be applied to a clip, right-click on the selected item. Clips |...
  • Page 149 Creating Clips  To create a clip: 1. For the required channel, in the Players tab, move the marker on the timeline or roll to the required in-point. 2. Click IN. 3. Move the marker on the timeline or roll to the required out-point. 4.
  • Page 150 The clip is deleted.  To protect a clip from deletion: ■ In the Clips tab, click The clip is locked from deletion, and an indicator is displayed in the Status column. (Click again to unlock.) Looping Clips You can set a clip to play in a loop until you play another clip or playlist. ...

  • Page 151: Events

    Events Smart Events Smart Events are used for tagging a clip according to metadata keywords that you set. For a tagged clip, the tag is displayed alongside the clip name, in the Clips tab. For example, you can tag a clip as a goal, or by player. Smart Event groups are saved in the Server database with the .SEG extension to allow loading a group to any PlayMaker controller.
  • Page 152 Setting Up Groups  To add a group: 1. In the Smart Events tab, in the Edit mode, click next to Group. A new group name is displayed. 2. Type in the required group name and press ENTER. The newly created group becomes the active group. After creating more than one group, set the active group by selecting it from the list.
  • Page 153 Setting Up Pages You can create an unlimited number of pages.  To add pages: 1. In the Smart Events tab, in the Edit mode, select a group. Page space The first page is selected by default, but you can select any page. 2.
  • Page 154  To delete a page from the Server database: 1. Verify that the page has no Smart Event tags. For more information, see Removing Smart Events from Clips on page 157. 2. In the Smart Events tab, in Edit mode, clear the page from its assigned space (if any) as described above.
  • Page 155 Setting Up Smart Events Smart Event names are the metadata tags that can be applied to each clip. You can create an unlimited number of Events (in the list of Smart Events), but only 25 can be active at once. ...

  • Page 156: Assigning Smart Events To Clips

    Assigning Smart Events to Clips Assign metadata tags to clips using the Smart Events. You can assign one or more events to a clip, as required. After tagging the clips, you can filter them easily according to their events. Assigning Smart Events to a clip is done in Log mode. ...
  • Page 157 The tag/s are displayed in the Clips tab in the Name/Tags column.  To set a Smart Event to be assigned to new clips: ■ In the Smart Events tab, in Log mode, click the required Smart Event or events twice.
  • Page 158 Filtering Clips by Smart Event You can filter displayed clips by Smart Event to add them to a playlist or for export.  To filter clips: 1. Click Search in the Smart Events tab to switch to Search mode. 2. Select one or more Smart Events. Only clips with the selected event or combination of events are displayed in the Clips tab.

  • Page 159: Netstream

    NetStream Record Tab In the Record tab you can define the channel on which the recording is to be started. It also allows to enable the NetStream functionality. NOTE: Before you can use NetStream, you need to enable it under Control > NetStream.
  • Page 160 When NetStream is being performed, the background of the recording channel’s icon changes to dark-red. If recording without NetStream is performed, the background color changes to bright-red. Green color means that there is no recording on the input.  To monitor the NetStream status: 1.

  • Page 161: Networking (Playnet)

    Networking (PlayNet) Introduction PlayNet allows for a direct exchange of clips between servers in one group. NOTE: Clips can only be displayed by receiving servers with corresponding Video Standard and Codec parameters. To allow network operations between servers, enable the PlayNet mode in the WebSettings and make sure that all needed servers are on the same group port.
  • Page 162 2. Select the servers to which the clip is going to be sent and click OK. 3. To view the transfer status, go to the Transfer tab. The PlayNet Send view provides information about the sending status. Networking (PlayNet) |...
  • Page 163 While the PlayNet Receive view allows to check on the progress of the receiving servers.  To copy clips between servers: 1. Clips can also be copied with a simple drag and drop operation between Clips tabs of different severs. 2.
  • Page 164 3. The remote clip will be played out at your local output and you can view its buffering status in the Transfer tab (PlayNet Receive). Networking (PlayNet) |...

  • Page 165: Isosync

    ISOSync The ISOSync Tab The ISOSync functionality lets you start / stop recording and NetStream on multiple servers simultaneously. To open the ISOSync tab, go to View > ISOSync. The Server and Server name columns inform about the details of the servers available in the group.
  • Page 166 • Recording name - Enter a name template for the recordings. • Exported file name - Enter a name template for the networking. • Start with recording - Enable this option to start NetStream together with the recording. • Chunk duration - Select the length of the NetStream chunks. Once all the options are set, you can start the recording by clicking on Start.

  • Page 167: Playlists

    Playlists Creating a Playlist The Playlists tab displays a list of available playlists. Playlists are created in the Playlists tab. By default, there is always one playlist available.  To create a new playlist: ■ In the Playlists tab, click A new playlist is added and numbered sequentially.
  • Page 168 A tab is created for the playlist. Rundown View You can also open a rundown view of a Playlist that is currently loaded in the Players tab by going to View > PL: [Playlist Name] / [Channel Name]. Here you can see all items loaded in the Players panel and which clip is currently being played.
  • Page 169 Out 2 • F5 - Play • F6 - Freeze • F7 - Recall • F8 - Next Item Copying a Playlist  To copy a playlist: ■ In the Playlists tab, click The playlist is duplicated with a new number. Setting the Active Playlist Set a playlist as Active to allow you to use the Add to active playlist option.
  • Page 170 Exporting a Playlist You can export a playlist to a configured computer location (Share-point) or USB. The share-point is configured in the PlayMaker server, and the USB must be connected to the PlayMaker server.  To export a playlist: 1. In the Playlists tab, click 2.

  • Page 171: Editing Playlists

    Editing Playlists You can open any playlist in its own individual tab for editing. Sort the clips (by timecode), add or remove clips, and drag the playlist to a Player channel for loading.  To display a playlist: ■ Drag the playlist from the Playlists tab to any workspace in the main window, select the playlist the Playlists tab, right-click and select Open Playlist.
  • Page 172  To copy clips within the playlist: 1. In the required playlist tab, select the clip to copy. 2. Click The selected clip is duplicated within the playlist.  To sort the clips in a playlist by time stamp: NOTE: Clip sorting cannot be undone.

  • Page 173: Timeline View

    Timeline View Enabling the Timeline View  To enable the Timeline layout: ■ Go to View > Timeline layout.  To open a Timeline view: ■ Double click on a Playlist in the Playlists tab. From the Clips tab, drag the desired clips over to the timeline. You can trim a clip directly on the timeline, change order of clips, play the final playlist and edit transition effects.
  • Page 174 When you run a playlist in the Timeline view, you can see the progress of the clip on the progress bar. You can change the size of the clip icon on the Timeline view using the magnifier or the mouse scroll. As mentioned above, you can also change or remove transition effects between clips on a playlist.

  • Page 175: Transfer

    Transfer Transfer Tab While the clips are exported, imported or NetStreamed, their progress can be tracked in the Transfer tab. By right clicking on an ongoing export or import, the task can be canceled. You can select between four views: Export, Import, PlayNet Send and PlayNet Receive.

  • Page 176: Share Point Preview

    Share Point Preview Share Tab The Share tab allows to verify the share point destination folder. Share points can be defined in the WebSettings. Use the Refresh button to update the view each time after Share point options have been changed in the Web Settings. Using the drop-down list or by going to the Share menu, you can switch between four views: share1, share2, usb1, usb2.

  • Page 177: Appendix

    Appendix In this section: Video Configurations on page 178 AC-8 Analog Audio Converter on page 183 AES-8 Audio Converter on page 188...

  • Page 178: Video Configurations

    Video Configurations This appendix details the back panel connections that must be set up for each available type of video configuration. The image below presents an example of a basis configuration: Appendix |...

  • Page 179: Uhd Configurations

    UHD Configurations Appendix |...

  • Page 180: Hd Configurations

    HD Configurations Appendix |...
  • Page 181 Appendix |...
  • Page 182 Appendix |...

  • Page 183: Ac-8 Analog Audio Converter

    AC-8 Analog Audio Converter AC-8 is an audio break-out box for handling analog audio. Connect the audio inputs and outputs on the front panel, as marked. For more information, see Audio Configurations for AC-8 on page 184. Connect the PlayMaker Server from the back panel, using the dedicated cable, provided by Avid.

  • Page 184: Audio Configurations For Ac-8

    Audio Configurations for AC-8 8 out / 0 in When the system is configured for 0 in and 8 out video channels, connect XLR cables to all XLR Out connectors as numbered; Out3 Out4 Out7 Out8 Out1 Out2 Out5 Out6 7 out /1 in When the system is configured for 1 in and 7 out video channels, connect XLR cables to XLR Out connectors as specified below;...
  • Page 185 6 out / 2 in When the system is configured for 2 in and 6 out video channels, connect XLR cables to XLR Out connectors as below; Out2 Out2 Audio Audio Out5 Out6 Channel 1 Channel 2 Out1 Out1 Out3 Out4 Audio Audio...
  • Page 186 4 in/4 out When the system is configured for 4 in and 4 out video channels, connect XLR cables to XLR Out connectors as specified below; Out2 Out2 Out4 Out4 Audio Audio Audio Audio Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 1 Channel 2 Out1 Out1...
  • Page 187 2 out / 6 in When the system is configured for 6 in and 2 out video channels, connect XLR cables to XLR Out connectors as specified below; Out2 Out2 Out2 Out2 Audio Audio Audio Audio Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Out1...

  • Page 188: Aes-8 Audio Converter

    AES-8 Audio Converter AES-8 is an audio break-out box for handling digital AES audio. Connect the audio inputs on the front panel, as marked. For more information, see Audio Configurations for AES-8 on page 190. Connect the AES-8 box to the PlayMaker server using the provided dedicated cable. Appendix |...
  • Page 189 Specifications: • Mechanical specification rack mounted 1U unit • Dimensions: Height: 4.4 cm (1U) Width: 44.0 cm Depth: 5.0 cm Weight: 0.8 Kg (Approx.) • Power consumption: Power not required • Audio Inputs: 8 stereo AES on XLR • Video Outputs: 8 stereo AES on XLR •...

  • Page 190: Audio Configurations For Aes-8

    Audio Configurations for AES-8 8 out / 0 in When the system is configured for 0 in and 8out video channels, connect XLR cables to connectors as shown below; Out1 Out2 Out3 Out4 Out5 Out6 Out7 Out8 7 out / 1 in When the system is configured for 1 in and 7 out video channels, connect XLR cables to connectors as shown below;...
  • Page 191 4 out / 4 in When the system is configured for 4 in and 4 out video channels, connect XLR cables to connectors as below; Out1 Out1 Out2 Out2 Out3 Out3 Out4 Out4 Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Ch.1 Ch.2...

  • Page 192: Regulatory And Safety Notices

    Regulatory and Safety Notices...

  • Page 193: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this equipment near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 194 19.For products with more than one power cord: CAUTION: This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock. ATTENTION: Cet appareil comporte plus d'un cordon d'alimentation. Afin de prévenir les chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons d'alimentation avant de faire le dépannage.

  • Page 195: Rack-Mount Requirements

    Rack-Mount Requirements The following rack-mount requirements are listed below: • Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 196: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice Class A Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 197: Environmental Compliance

    Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 198 Index playlist recording display OSD AC-8 adding camera angle in playlist adding clip to playlist adding playlist to playlist AES-8 editing appending clip to playlist clip name applying event to clip recording name auto-start recording effect duration event tag event type exporting clips exporting playlist bit rate...
  • Page 199 loading specific angles clip start playlist stop recording to external device locking remaining recording time clips renaming recording camera loop recording clips looping recordings clip round the clock recording playlist sending clip to playlist master channel server MENU key merging playlists name setting clip master channel...

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