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  • Page 1 Tria+ UHD User Manual...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Required Equipment............................9 Getting Started..............................10 Power On/Off..........................................10 Windows Login..........................................10 ® Software............................................10 Tria Explorer..............................11 Tria Explorer Login........................................11 To Log In to Tria Explorer.....................................11 Managing Accounts........................................12 To Set Account Permissions..................................12 To Set Account Passwords................................... 12 Channel Transport Control..........................
  • Page 8 Exporting Media Files.............................42 Supported Media Files for Export....................................42 To Select an Export Destination....................................42 To Export Media Files........................................42 Growing File Export (AVC-Intra Only)..................................43 To Set NAS Permissions for Growing File Export............................43 To Create Growing Export Files................................... 44 Server Configuration............................46 Channel Setup..........................................

  • Page 9: Required Equipment

    Required Equipment To set up and operate your server you will need the following equipment: • Computer monitor with minimum 1920×1080 resolution. • HD-SDI video monitor to view the internal quad-split output (1-3 depending on the number of channels in your server) A standard USB keyboard (QWERTY) and mouse are provided with your server.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started The server consists of a 3RU computer with advanced video processing, storage, and streaming capabilities. The server runs a standard Microsoft Windows operating system with the pre-installed Abekas software applications for ® ® ® interacting with the video processing hardware. Power On/Off The system powers on with the single power button located at the front of the chassis.

  • Page 11: Tria Explorer

    Tria Explorer Tria Explorer is a Windows ® application that provides a graphical interface to the operation of the server. Although this application allows you to control the operation of the server, it does not need to be running for the server to operate. You can quit the application at any time without affecting any of the active real-time video and audio recording and playback operations.

  • Page 12: Managing Accounts

    2. In the Login Type box select the type of account you want to log in as. • Administrator • Privileged User • Guest User 3. If required, enter a password in the Enter Password field. • Administrator — default password is multiflex •...
  • Page 13 2. Click Configure > General Configuration and click the Passwords tab. 3. Enter the new password for the account you want to set the password for. Passwords can use letters, numbers, and special characters, and are case-sensitive. Tip: If the Privileged User password field is left blank, you will not be prompted to enter a password when logging in with that account.

  • Page 14: Channel Transport Control

    Channel Transport Control Each channel in the server has a dedicated channel transport in Tria Explorer that is used to load, play, record, and seek within clips. Clips are loaded into the channel transport from the Clip Library. 1. Active Channel — The channel transport that is currently selected. Keyboard commands and clip selections are applied to this channel.

  • Page 15: To Load A Clip

    19. Play Repeat Loop ( ) — Loop repeat mode where the clip starts playing again from the in point after it reaches the out point. Note: If the channel transport is being controlled externally using the Odetics protocol, this button is disabled. 20.

  • Page 16: To Play A Clip

    Tip: If you know the timecode values for the head and tail trim points you can set them directly in the metadata of the clip. 1. Load the clip you want to edit into a channel transport. 2. Seek through the clip to the point where you want the clip to start. This will be the new starting field/frame of the clip.

  • Page 17: To Eject A Clip

    To Eject a Clip Remove a clip from the current channel transport. 1. Select the channel transport you want to eject a clip from. 2. Click Channel Transport > UnLoad. Tip: Press and hold the Shift button and press F1 to eject the clip. The clip is ejected from the channel transport and color bars are loaded into the preview window and video output of the selected channel.

  • Page 18: To Record A New Clip

    To Record a New Clip Use a channel transport to record the video signal coming into the server. Note: You cannot record a separate key video + alpha channel. You can only import clips with key video and alpha channels. 1.

  • Page 19: To Overwrite/Append To A Clip

    8. Turn Auto Name on if you want to create a series of clips with the same name plus an identifier. • Off — overwrite any existing clip of the same name. • Numeric Append — add a numeric digit to the end of the new clip name and increment it by one with each new clip of the same name.

  • Page 20: Locking Channel Transport Control

    4. In the Record Type area, select the type of recording you want to do. • Append — arms the channel transport to start recording at the end of the current clip. • Overwrite — arms the channel transport to start recording at the currently selected point in the exiting clip. Everything after this point in the clip will be overwritten.
  • Page 21 Function Shortcut Description Chain Full Screen (Windows shortcut) Sets the Tria Explorer window to full ® screen mode, or back to windowed mode. Change Application Alt+Tab (Windows shortcut) Switch between Windows ® ® applications. Ctrl+1 1 A Select Channel A Selects channel A as the active channel transport.
  • Page 22 Function Shortcut Description Chain Ctrl+Right Seek forwards to the next cue point in the selected channel transport. Variable Play 1× Forward — play the clip in the selected channel transport forward at 1 times speed. 3× Forward — play the clip in the selected channel transport forward at 3 times speed.
  • Page 23 Function Shortcut Description Chain Ctrl+2 O Overwrite Record — selects LIVE EE mode and starts recording over the clip loading in Channel A Transport. The server starts recording over the current clip at the location Channel A Transport is parked. List Play Ctrl+L A Move Cursor to On-Air Item —...

  • Page 24: Clip Library

    Clip Library The Clip Library appears on the bottom half of the Tria Explorer window and shows all the media file clips that are currently available to the server. These clips can be located on the internal media drive of the Tria+ UHD or on the media drive of a separate Tria+ UHD .

  • Page 25: Play Lists

    Play Lists A Play List is a collection of clips that are sorted into the order you want them played. Play Lists are created and edited within the Clip Library. To Create/Edit a Play List Create the Play List and add the clips. Arrange the clips in the order you want them to play and set how you want to transition between clips and the speed you want the clip to play out when the Play List is played.

  • Page 26: To Air A Play List

    7. Set a different transition length (TRANS) for the transition between the current clip and next by right-clicking on the clip and selecting Set Transition..Note: The dissolve transitions (MIX) require two channel transports (PGM/PVW) to be able to transition from one channel to the other (one clip to the other).

  • Page 27: Timecode Chase

    • Play this segment next — play the selected clip after the currently playing clip finishes on the PGM channel. The clip is highlighted green and is played next. • Cue this segment next — cue the selected clip after the currently playing clip finishes on the PGM channel. The clip is highlighted green and is cued next.
  • Page 28 2. Double-click on the name of the TC Chase List you just created. The TC Chase Editor opens to the right of the Clip Library. Note: If it appears that the Editor window has not opened, it may be shrunk. Resize the right side of the Clip Library to make the Editor window visible.

  • Page 29: To Air A Tc Chase List

    6. If required, double-click on the time in the Clip TC Offset column for the clip and enter the point in the clip at which you want it to start. This is an offset from the in point of the clip. For example, if you want the clip to start playing 5 seconds into the clip, enter 00,00,05,00.

  • Page 30: To Edit The Label Metadata Of A Clip

    Tip: Most metadata shown in the Clip Library can be edited directly by double-clicking on the cell in the table and either entering the new data or selecting it from a drop-down list. To Edit the Label Metadata of a Clip The label metadata is shown in the Clip Library and is used to sort and identify clips.

  • Page 31: To Edit The Timecode Metadata Of A Clip

    paused. The VI helps to eliminate vertical hopping during slow motion playback and jagged edges in paused images. • Field — select this option if the clip was shot in an interlaced video format and you don't want to apply vertical interpolation (VI) to it.

  • Page 32: To Edit The Trim Metadata Of A Clip

    4. In the TC Source area, select the timecode source. • External TC - First Frame Only — the clip uses the external timecode data of the first field/frame that was originally recorded with the clip. The timecode for the remainder of the clip is synthesized. This option is useful if there was a break or interruption in timecode data during recording.

  • Page 33: To Create A Child Clip

    To Create a Child Clip The child clip can have different metadata from the parent clip. Note: You cannot create a child clip if the parent clip is locked. 1. Right-click on the clip that you want to create a child of. 2.
  • Page 34 4. Click the General tab and select (locked) or un-select (unlocked) Read-only in the Attributes section. 5. Click OK. 34 • Clip Library — Tria+ UHD User Manual...

  • Page 35: Desktop Multi-Viewer

    Desktop Multi-Viewer The integrated Multi-Viewer allows you to monitor multiple channel transports in a separate window on the server. The layout of the Multi-Viewer depends on how many channels you have and how the channels on the server are configured. Tip: Connect a second computer monitor to the server to maximise the Multi-Viewer and the Tria Explorer on their own monitors.

  • Page 36: Importing Media Files

    Importing Media Files The Tria Import file import utility converts all imported media files to the current video output format that the server is operating in. For example, if the server is currently operating in the 1080i 59.94Hz video format, then all imported media files are converted to 1080i 59.94Hz video format.

  • Page 37: To Import Media Files

    File Type Codec Plug-in (DV50) DVCPRO 50 Calibrated{Q} DV100 Decode + MXF Import Bundle #2 (DV25) DVCPRO Calibrated{Q} MXF Import (DV50) DVCPRO 50 Calibrated{Q} MXF Import Calibrated{Q} DV50 Decode (DV100) DVCPRO HD Calibrated{Q} DV100 Decode + MXF Import Bundle #2 Apple XDCam-HD Calibrated{Q} XD Decode + MXF Import Bundle #1...

  • Page 38: To Configure Tria Import

    2. In the Import Method list, select the how you want to import the media file. • Native Import Only: No Transcoding — import the media file that is in the native media format for your hardware. Tip: Select Native Import Only if the file you are importing is an one of the following. Abekas JPEG-2000.clip —...
  • Page 39 2. In the Import Method list, select the how you want to import the media file. • Native Import Only: No Transcoding — import the media file that is in the native media format for your hardware. Tip: Select Native Import Only if the file you are importing is an one of the following. Abekas JPEG-2000.clip —...
  • Page 40 6. Click the Multi-Screen tab to allow the import of media file rasters with a resolution larger than 1920×1080. • Number of monitors horizontally — select the number of full rasters you want horizontally. • Number of monitors vertically — select the number of full rasters you want vertically. Tip: To import a Multi-Screen media file, click File >...
  • Page 41 9. Click the Import Codec tab and select codec you want to use when a file is imported. • QuickTime — use the Apple ® QuickTime ® codec. Note: Multi-Screen import while operating in 1080p or UHDTV1 is only supported with the QuickTime codec.

  • Page 42: Exporting Media Files

    Exporting Media Files You can export a clip from the Clip Library to a number of formats for use in an external device. Files are exported in the same video format that the server is operating in. Supported Media Files for Export Table 1: Supported Video Codecs File Type Codec...

  • Page 43: Growing File Export (Avc-Intra Only)

    Note: Some export functions require a channel to export video. Ensure that the channel you want to use for exporting is not being used before you start the export. 1. Launch the Tria Explorer application. 2. Click Library. 3. Select the clip(s) that you want to export in the Clip Library. 4.

  • Page 44: To Create Growing Export Files

    2. In the Services list, locate Abekas Growing File Export. 3. Right click on Abekas Growing File Exporter and click Properties. 4. Click the Log On tab. 5. Select This account and click Browse. The Select User dialog opens. 6. Click Advanced. A new Select User dialog opens.
  • Page 45 7. In the MXF Filename Field area, select how you want the export file to be named. An example of how the name will appear is shown below. 8. Select how you want to export different camera angles: • Create ONE MXF file containing Multiple Angles •...

  • Page 46: Server Configuration

    Server Configuration The Tria Config application allows you to configure various aspects of the hardware in your server. This includes video input and output, audio, timecode, compression and serial communications. The number of channels and inputs and outputs you have depend on the hardware installed in your server. Important: Not all settings are available on all servers or require a option to be purchased or installed.

  • Page 47: Video Router Setup

    2. Click the Video tab. 3. In the Video Reference Frequency area, select the frequency you want the server to operate in. 4. In the Video Resolution area, select the video resolution you want the server to operate in. 5. In the Video Reference Source area, select the type of input reference signal that the server is using. This is the video signal that is connected to the Analog REF IN BNC on the back of the server.

  • Page 48: Audio Setup

    2. Click the Video Router tab. 3. In the Router Protocol area, select the protocol you want to use to communicate with the router. • Probel SW-P-08 — select this option of your router uses the Snell Advanced Media ® SW-P-08 protocol.

  • Page 49: Audio Router Setup

    2. Click the Audio tab. 3. In the Audio Tracks area, select the number of audio tracks to record. • 2 track audio — record two tracks of audio. • 4 track audio — record four tracks of audio • 8 track audio — record eight tracks of audio. This option is not available when the server is operating in an SD video format(525/480i or 625/576i).
  • Page 50 2. Click the Audio Router tab. Tip: If the audio routing on an input or output has been changed, a dot is shown next to the name on the tab. 3. Click the Audio Input Router tab. 4. Click on the tab for the channel transport that you want to route audio tracks to. 5.

  • Page 51: Timecode Setup

    11. Click Apply. Timecode Setup The timecode information can be overlayed on the output video stream of the server. This can be time of day LTC coming into the server, or the embedded timecode in the video signal being recorded. Important: When you turn the timecode overlay on, it is shown over the image on the video output.

  • Page 52: To Configure Video Compression

    Compression only applies to the recording of new clips. To Configure Video Compression Compression is applied to new clips that are recoded on or imported into the server. 1. Launch the Tria Config application. You may be prompted to allow the program to make changes on the computer, click Yes. 2.

  • Page 53: To Configure The Tsl Tally Input

    52). The Channel Label overlay must be visible on the Quad Viewer output for the tally information to be visible (refer to Quad Viewer Display). The tally status is shown using the color of the background of the Channel Label. •...
  • Page 54 8. In the Assign Preview Tally Color area, select the color to use when a channel transport is tallied on preview. 9. In the Tally Index Number area, enter the tally ID that is assigned on the tally server to the input on the server. Tip: Refer to the device that you are receiving the tally information from for the ID that is assigned to the video input that is connected to the output of each channel on the server.

  • Page 55: Remote Control Support

    Remote Control Support Use the information in this section to assist you in setting up an external device to control your server. Remote Communications (RS-422) Direct control of each channel transport on the server is available through ethernet communications. The procedure for setting up a room for external control depends on the protocol you want to use. To Configure a Room for the BVW-75 Protocol Set up a Room to use the BVW-75 protocol to control server channels.

  • Page 56: To Configure A Room For The Odetics Protocol

    6. In the Edit Timing area, select a timing offset for when you are controlling the server from an external editor over serial. • Timecode Alignment — select the offset, in frames, of the timecode information that is sent to the editor during playout or record.
  • Page 57 2. Click the RS422 tab. 3. Click Room X Configuration and select the room you want to configure. Later you will assign this room to a channel. 4. In the RS422 Protocol area, select Odetics. 5. In the Response Time area, select how quickly the server executes the Clip Play command after the Clip Load command.

  • Page 58: To Configure A Room For The Vdcp Protocol

    8. In the Odetics Protocol Configuration area at the bottom of the window, select specific configurations for the protocol you are using. • Select Disable field timecode reporting to force the server to report timecode only once every video frame. If this option is not selected, the server reports timecode every field.

  • Page 59: To Configure A Room For The Amp Protocol

    6. In the Response Time area, select how quickly the server executes the Clip Play command after the Clip Load command. • Fast — executes the play command immediately after the load command. This is recommended when controlling the server from an external switcher. •...
  • Page 60 2. Click the RS422 tab. 3. Click Room X Configuration and select the room you want to configure. Later you will assign this room to a channel. 4. In the RS422 Protocol area, select AMP. 5. In the Response Time area, select how quickly the server executes the Clip Play command after the Clip Load command.

  • Page 61: Dashboard

    The DashBoard control system allows remote access to multiple pieces of Ross Video equipment, including openGear ® cards, Carbonite production switchers, Ross video servers, and Ross cameras. Download and install the latest version of DashBoard from www.rossvideo.com/support/software-downloads/. Review the documentation that comes with DashBoard for information on installing and launching DashBoard.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Maintenance Refer to the following information for performing maintenance on your server, muting an alarm, restoring factory defaults, or upgrading the software. Media Drives The server uses a RAID array of media drives to store all media content. Disk Space The amount of free disk space that is available for clips is shown at the top of the Tria Explorer window.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Refer to the applicable section below for information on troubleshooting the operation or setup of your server. Tria Explorer Problems • Transport control buttons (Play, Stop, etc.) are grayed out. • Is a play channel transport selected and active? •...
  • Page 64 • If the power supply checks okay, check the LEDs on the SSD drive on the front of the server. These LEDs should be BLUE or PURPLE. If any of the LEDs are RED there may be a failed SSD drive. Contact Ross ®...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Resources, video specifications, power rating, and port pinouts. The information is this section is subject to change without notice. Resources The number of resources specific to your server depends on the model. Resource 2-Ch Video Inputs 2 12G UHDTV1 Video Outputs 2 12G UHDTV1 Digital Audio Inputs...

  • Page 66: Ports

    Ports LTC Port Signal Ground LTC- LTC+ 66 • Ports — Tria+ UHD User Manual...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Numerics 3-Point Loop 15, Growing Export Guest User Account Active Channel Administrator HD Export Codecs Administrator Account Audio Routers Audio Setup Auto Play Import Color Config Destination Import Media Files Chain Import Multi-Screen File Channel Labels Import, AutoStart Channel Transport Import, Codec Chase, Timecode Import, Multi-Screen...
  • Page 68 Verify Destinations Operating Temperature Parent Clips Ping-Pong Repeat 14, Play Forward Play List Play List Commands Play List, Exit Play List, Looping Play Reverse Play Speed Privileged User Account Record 14, Remote Control 55, Repeat Modes Required Equipment Restore Trim Head Restore Trim Tail Rewind Router...

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