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Version 2.12 - April 2020

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Version 2.12 - April 2020...
  • Page 3 This manual and the information contained herein are the sole property of EVS Broadcast Equipment SA and/or its affiliates (EVS) and are provided “as is” without any expressed or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 4 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 User Manuals on EVS Website The latest version of the user manual, if any, and other user manuals on EVS products can be found at the EVS download center, on the following webpage: https://www.evs.com/en/download-area.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Product Overview 1.2. Starting and Connecting to the EVS Server 1.3. User Interface Overview 2. COMMON OPERATIONS 2.1. Selecting Items 2.2. Loading and Playing Media 3. CLIP MANAGEMENT 3.1.
  • Page 6 5.1. Editing the Current Keyword Grid 5.2. Importing and Exporting the Current Keyword Grid 6. SETTINGS 6.1. LSM Connect Settings 6.1.1. Overview of LSM Connect Settings 6.1.2. Network and Connectivity Settings 6.1.3. Customization Settings 6.2. Hardware Settings 6.2.1. How to Access the General Settings 6.2.2.

  • Page 7: What's New

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 What's New? In the LSM Connect user manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features. The changes linked to new features in version 2.12 are listed below: •...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    For connectivity information, refer to the LSM Connect Base technical note or the LSM Connect Tablet technical note. The LSM Connect application is directly connected to the Remote Panel and to the EVS video server via the Ethernet network. This gives users instant access and control of all clips and playlists created on EVS servers.
  • Page 10 Connect application to the LSM Connect Base or Tablet. Keyboards LSM Connect supports unicode characters. You can therefore connect English and other language keyboards to the LSM Connect Base or to the docking station of the LSM Connect Tablet. Network Architecture The LSM Connect communicates with the Multicam application via the PC LAN network.
  • Page 11 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 LSM Connect Tablet 1. Introduction...

  • Page 12: Starting And Connecting To The Evs Server

    • If the Multicam version of the EVS server you want to connect to can work with a later version of LSM Connect than the one installed, the following message appears. Click OK and follow the instructions to upgrade the LSM Connect application.
  • Page 13 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 NOTE An LSM Connect application can only connect to one EVS server and one LSM Remote Panel at a time. NOTE When you connect to server A, then to server B, and finally back to server A again, the clips will be displayed as they were previously presented on server A.

  • Page 14: User Interface Overview

    Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 1.3. User Interface Overview Introduction The size of the LSM Connect application main window is automatically adjusted to fit the available screen resolution. By default, the main window contains the areas highlighted on the screenshot below: Clip Area (1) The Clip area displays a view of the clips stored on the EVS server.
  • Page 15 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Playlist Area (2) The Playlist area displays a view of the visible playlists stored on the EVS server. You can hide playlists from the list or display them using the Visible Playlists command at the bottom of the tab.
  • Page 16 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Remaining Capacity (5) The server remaining capacity is displayed as a remaining time. The used disk space portion is symbolized using the following colors: ◦ Green: 0 - 80% ◦ Orange: 80 - 90% ◦...

  • Page 17: Common Operations

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Common Operations 2.1. Selecting Items Introduction You can select items using the touchscreen, the mouse or the keyboard. As soon as one item is selected, the Contextual Action bar (CAB) is displayed and enables you to perform commands on the selected item(s). See sections "Contextual Action Bar in Clip Tab"...
  • Page 18 The following rules or limitations are applicable to multiple and clip selections in the Clip tab: • With one clip tab in grid view, you can use the multiple selection on one EVS server, on the same or different pages or banks. •...
  • Page 19 2. Tap whatever items are to be selected. When the multiple selection mode is active, you can select several clips on different banks, pages of the same EVS server or even on different EVS servers. When an empty clip is selected, the previous selection is cleared.
  • Page 20 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 With the Keyboard 1. Highlight the first item you want to select with the Arrow keys. 2. Press SHIFT+SPACEBAR to select this item. 3. Move with ARROW keys to select contiguous items between the first selected item and the current highlighted position.

  • Page 21: Loading And Playing Media

    Loaded items appear on a red background in LSM Connect. NOTE To be able to load clips and playlists in LSM Connect, enable the Load clip/playlist option in the LSM Connect settings (see section "Server Parameters" on page 101).
  • Page 22 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 How to Load Clips In Cam Selection Mode To load a clip on the PGM/PGM1 in Cam selection mode: • With a touchscreen, double-tap the clip you want to load. • With a keyboard, highlight the clip using the ARROW keys and press ENTER.
  • Page 23 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 How to Load Playlists In Playlist Headers view, do one of the following actions: • With a touchscreen, double-tap the playlist header. • With a keyboard, highlight the requested playlist header using the ARROW keys and press ENTER.

  • Page 24: Clip Management

    The clip tab displays clips stored on the local or on a remote EVS server. By default, the clip tab is displayed on the left of the LSM Connect main window. However, you can display the clip tab on the right, or even open two clip tabs on the main window.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Grid View

    Overview of the Grid View Introduction In grid view, the clips stored on page 1, bank 1 of the local EVS server are displayed by default. The empty clip positions are displayed. It is also possible to display the clips of a remote EVS server.
  • Page 26 This depends on the Set Camera Filter setting in the Server Parameters section. Enables access toclips on a remote EVS server. Specifies the EVS server the displayed clips are stored on. Clip Box (4) The clip box displays the clip information and metadata.

  • Page 27: Overview Of The List View

    In list view, the clips are listed by default from the smallest to the highest LSM ID. The empty clip positions are not displayed. It is possible to display clips of the local and/or one or more remote EVS servers in the same list.
  • Page 28 Playlist tab Displays the grid view or list view Allows accessing clips on a remote EVS server. List Columns (2) The column information and metadata fields are displayed in list view. The values in a column can be sorted.

  • Page 29: Modifying The Views

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 3.1.4. Modifying the Views Introduction When you open the Clip view in a tab, you can display the clips in different ways, and adapt the clip information you want to display. The following table provides an overview on the various ways to modify the display and...
  • Page 30 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 How to Display/Hide Columns NOTE This is only relevant in list view. To display or hide columns in list view, proceed as follows: 1. Touch and hold the column heading. This opens the Edit Clip List Columns dialog box.

  • Page 31: Clip Display In Grid And List Views

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 3.1.5. Clip Display in Grid and List Views Introduction In the clip tab in grid view, each camera angle (A to L) of a clip position is represented by a rectangle: In the clip tab in list view, each clip position is represented as a row in the list: When you tap a clip, the full clip metadata are displayed on the toolbar area (right) where you can modify them.
  • Page 32 In Grid View In grid view, you can select one EVS server at a time. The EVS server name and net number whose clips are displayed in the grid are specified at the top of the clip tab, next to the Network icon: •...
  • Page 33 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 In List View In list view, you can select several servers. The clips stored in the selected EVS servers are displayed in a list, one server after another. • The local clips are displayed on a dark gray background: •...
  • Page 34 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Clip Metadata The table below describes the clip metadata displayed in the grid or list when it has been defined in the clip toolbar. A cross in the columns on the right means the information is...

  • Page 35: Clip Toolbar

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 3.1.6. Clip Toolbar Introduction From the clip toolbar, you can define and edit the metadata of the clip selected in the grid or list view. The information defined in the clip toolbar is displayed in a short form in the grid or list view.
  • Page 36 Type Symbol Description Timecode defined on or plugged into the EVS server and stored in the LTC table in Multicam. When the LTC timecode is selected, the timecode is displayed in white in the field below the TC selection.

  • Page 37: Contextual Action Bar In Clip Tab

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Codec The Codec field displays the codec selected for the current Multicam configuration. This field cannot be edited in LSM Connect. Metadata Area KW fields The keywords assigned to the clip selected in the grid or list view are displayed in the KW fields.
  • Page 38 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 General Buttons and Information The CAB contains the following buttons or information related to the selection itself: GUI element Description Allows you to confirm the executed action. This confirms the action and closes the CAB.
  • Page 39 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 General Actions on Clips The table below describes briefly the commands for clips available in the CAB. Some of the actions are explained in procedures in separate topics in the Operation section: Action Keyboard Description...
  • Page 40 In this case, the clips are pasted one after the other from the selected position, disregarding the CAM name. See section "Overview of LSM Connect Settings" on page 94 for more information on the Paste Contiguous setting, which allows you to select the...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Accessing Clips Introduction In the clip tab, you can access local clips and remote clips located on EVS servers available on the network. As you can display clips in grid view or list view in the clip tab, this section explains how to access clips in both views.
  • Page 42 2. Tap the Network icon The Select server dialog box is displayed: 3. Tap the EVS server whose clips you want to view in the grid. 4. Click OK. The clips of the remote server are displayed in the grid on a dark brown background.

  • Page 43: Keyboard Shortcuts For Navigation

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 2. Tap the Network icon The Select server and page dialog box is displayed: 3. To select one or more servers, tap the check boxes corresponding to the servers whose clips you want to display.
  • Page 44 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Shortcuts for Navigation within the Grid or List View The following shortcuts are valid in the clip tab, in grid and/or list views: Use the keyboard Grid List To perform the following action ...
  • Page 45 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Shortcuts for Navigation in Pages and Banks in Grid View The following shortcuts are only valid in the clip tab, in grid view. The shortcuts are not applicable in the clip tab, in list view.
  • Page 46 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Shortcuts for Accessing Network Navigation Dialog Boxes The general shortcut keys specified below are valid in the clip tab, grid and/or list view. Use the keyboard Grid List To perform the following action ...

  • Page 47: Recalling Clips Or Trains

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 From Clip Tab in List View The following shortcuts are relevant and/or valid in the Select server(s) and page(s) on the network dialog box, where you can select the servers and the pages to be displayed in list view: This dialog box is available from the clip tab, in list view.
  • Page 48 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Recalling a Clip in the Clip Grid or Clip List When you recall a clip in the clip grid or clip list, it is loaded in the PGM in PGM/PRV mode or in the PGM1 in multi-PGM mode.

  • Page 49: Defining Clip Metadata

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 3. Select a player channel in one of the following ways: ◦ Tap the button corresponding to the player channel you want to load the clip on; ◦ Press the function button on the keyboard that corresponds to the PGM number (F1 for PGM 1, F2 for PRV or PGM 2, F3 for PGM 3, etc.).
  • Page 50 The name is applied to the selected clip(s). How to Assign or Modify a Clip Name with a Keyboard NOTE To be able to load clips and playlists in LSM Connect, enable the Load clip/playlist option in the LSM Connect settings (see section "Server Parameters" on page 101).
  • Page 51 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 There are two ways to assign/modify the name of one or more clips with a physical keyboard. 1. In the clip tab, click or tap the clip(s) whose name you want to assign or modify.
  • Page 52 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 How to Assign a Keyword To be able to assign keywords with LSM Connect, a current keyword list has to be imported from the Maintenance menu, or defined in the Multicam settings, Operation tab, Keywords section, Keyword file field.
  • Page 53 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 How to Add a Rating To add a rating, tap the last star on the right to be included in the rating. For example, to assign three-star rating, you will tap the third star from the left.
  • Page 54 Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 How to Assign Metadata to a Pending Clip To assign metadata to a pending clip (clip that has not yet been saved on the EVS server), proceed as follows: 1. Add a Mark IN or Mark OUT point on the Remote Panel to intiate the creation of a clip.

  • Page 55: Set Tc And Date Window

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 3.2.5. Set TC and Date Window Introduction The Set timecode and date window is accessible from the Clip toolbar by: • tapping the TC field in the Clip toolbar • pressing on the physical keyboard.

  • Page 56: Pushing Clips To Other Evs Servers

    Pushing Clips to Other EVS Servers Introduction It is possible to push selected clip(s) to other EVS servers, either defined as targets in the Push settings in the Multicam Configuration module, or chosen by the operator from a list of servers found on the PC LAN.
  • Page 57 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 How to Push Clips to Other EVS Servers 1. In a clip tab, in grid or list view, tap the relevant clips. See section "Selecting Items" on page 9 for multiple selection. 2. Tap in the CAB at the top of the screen.

  • Page 58: Copying And Moving Clips

    Contiguous parameter, and start pasting on the first available camera checked in the settings. See section "Overview of LSM Connect Settings" on page 94 for more information on the Paste Contiguous setting, which allows you to select the camera positions where the clips will be pasted.
  • Page 59 To move clips, tap Cut in the CAB. ◦ To copy clips, tap Copy in the CAB. 3. To copy or move the clips to another EVS server, select the requested server via the Network icon . See section "Accessing Clips" on page 33.
  • Page 60 To copy clips, press to keep the clips on the current clip position and place them on the clipboard. 3. To copy or move the clips to another EVS server, select the requested server via the the Network icon . See section "Accessing Clips" on page 33.

  • Page 61: Searching For Clips

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 3.2.8. Searching for Clips Accessing the Search Clip Window In the Search Clip window, you can search for clips stored on the current and/or on remote EVS servers. To access the Search Clip window, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 62 NOTE If search criteria are defined both in the Quick Search field, and the Advanced Filters pane, LSM Connect will retrieve the clips which fulfill the criteria specified in both the quick and advanced searches. How to Select the Servers and Pages to be Searched By default, the quick searches and advanced searches are performed on all pages of the local server.
  • Page 63 Check or uncheck Select All to select or deselect all servers and all banks. 3. Click OK. In the Server field, the button now displays the name(s) of the EVS servers you have selected. How to Perform a Quick Search To perform a quick search on clips, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 64 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 3. For a search based on a specific keyword: a. Type a keyword field. b. Select the keyword to be used as the search criterion. c. Tap OK. d. If you want the keyword position to be taken into account in the search, tap As you define you search criteria, the results are updated in the Search Result pane.

  • Page 65: Search Clip Window

    Introduction In the Search Clip window, you can search for clips stored on the current and/or on remote EVS servers. See section "Searching for Clips" on page 53 for more information on searching for clips. or press F8 on the keyboard to open the Search Clip window.

  • Page 66: 3.2.10. Deleting And Archiving Clips

    Depending on the value defined in the Confirm Clips/Playlists Deletion setting in the Server Parameters section, you may have to confirm the deletion. You can flag and unflag a clip for archiving from LSM Connect. This corresponds to the Archive command on the Remote Panel.
  • Page 67 See section "Selecting Items" on page 9 for multiple selection. 2. Tap in the CAB at the top of the screen. The clip is flagged for archiving on the EVS server. The Archive button turns to which allows you to unflag the clip.

  • Page 68: Playlist Management

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Playlist Management 4.1. User Interface 4.1.1. Playlist Tab Introduction To open a Playlist tab, tap the Clip/Playlist button at the top of the pane to highlight the lower corner of the button and activate the Playlist view: The playlist tab is presented in two views: •...
  • Page 69 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Playlist Headers View 4. Playlist Management...
  • Page 70 Area/Icon Description EVS server where the displayed playlists are stored. Tap this field to be able to select another EVS server and see the playlists there. Adds the selected clips at the end of the corresponding playlist. Playlist containing playlist elements:...
  • Page 71 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Playlist Details View 4. Playlist Management...
  • Page 72 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 The table below presents the various areas or icons on the Playlist Details view: Area/Icon Description Add button used to insert the selected clip(s) between the adjacent playlist elements. Add button used to insert the selected clip(s) at the end of the playlist.
  • Page 73 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Effect Icon The following table presents the various icons which illustrate the transition effects that can be applied: Icon Meaning Cut effect Mix effect Wipe Left > Right Wipe Right > Left Fade from black...

  • Page 74: Playlist Toolbar

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 4.1.2. Playlist Toolbar Introduction From the Playlist toolbar, you can define and edit the metadata of the playlist selected in the Playlist Headers view or the playlist opened in the Playlist Details view.
  • Page 75 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Playlist Info Area Name The Name field displays the playlist name assigned in one of the Multicam user interfaces, or via the Remote Panel. Clips The Clips field displays the number of playlist elements included in the playlist.

  • Page 76: Contextual Action Bar In Playlist Tab

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 4.1.3. Contextual Action Bar in Playlist Tab Introduction Besides editing playlist properties and adding/removing playlist elements, the actions you can perform on clips are available in a contextual action bar (CAB) once you have selected at least one item in the playlist tab.
  • Page 77 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 General Actions on Playlists The table below briefly describes the playlist commands available in the CAB. Action Description button Allows you to cut a playlist and store it on the clipboard. It can then be pasted to an empty position.

  • Page 78: Operation On Playlists

    See section "Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigation" on page 35. How to Access Local Playlists To access a playlist on the EVS server connected to your Remote Panel, you need to make it visible as follows: 1. In the Playlist tab, tap the Visible Playlists button at the top of the Playlist tab.

  • Page 79: Keyboard Shortcuts For Navigation

    To access a playlist on a remote EVS server, proceed as follows: 1. In the Playlist tab, tap the Server Name at the top of the Playlist tab. The following box appears: 2. Select the radio button corresponding to the EVS server whose playlists you want to access. 3. Click OK.
  • Page 80 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Shortcuts for Navigation and Selection in the Playlist Details View The following shortcuts are valid in the playlist tab, in Playlist Details view: Use the keyboard To perform the following action ...

  • Page 81: Recalling Local Playlists

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Shortcuts in Select Server Dialog Boxes The following shortcuts are valid in the Select server on the network dialog box, where you can select a remote server. You can access this dialog box via the Playlist Name field at the top of the Playlist tab, in...
  • Page 82 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 NOTE When the LSM Remote is locked for playout, recall operations from LSM Connect are denied for record trains, clips or playlist items. Whenever a command is denied, a notification will appear in the top left of the LSM Connect interface: "Loading media XXXX on controlled PGM failed."...
  • Page 83 Recalling a Playlist via the Call Media Window To recall a clip via the Call Media window, proceed as follows: 1. From the main LSM Connect window, press F3 on the keyboard. The Call Media dialog box opens: 2. Type the 2-digit playlist LSM ID, for example 14.

  • Page 84: Modifying Playlist Information

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 4.2.4. Modifying Playlist Information Introduction This section presents the actions you can perform on the playlist information: • How to modify a playlist name with the touchscreen • How to modify a playlist name with the keyboard •...
  • Page 85 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 How to Assign or Modify a Playlist Name with the Keyboard To assign or modify the playlist name with the keyboard, proceed as follows: 1. In the playlist tab in Playlist Headers view, click or tap the playlist(s) whose name you want to assign or modify.

  • Page 86: Consolidating Playlists

    If you tap the button in front of the second playlist in the Headers view, instead of tapping the playlist number area, LSM Connect will directly prompt you to insert the first selected playlist into the second one. This has the same effect as a Merge action.
  • Page 87 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 How to Insert a Playlist into Another Playlist When you insert a playlist into another one, all playlist elements from the selected playlist are inserted at the requested position into the second playlist. To insert a playlist into another playlist, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 88: Copying And Moving Playlists

    3. Select the playlist position where you want to store the playlist, and select Paste on the contextual action. The Paste PL box appears. 4. In the Paste PL box, select the copy button and tap OK. The local playlist is copied to another playlist position on the same EVS server. 4. Playlist Management...

  • Page 89: Deleting And Archiving Playlists

    1. In the playlist tab in Playlist Headers view, tap the server name at the top of the playlist tab. The following box appears: 2. Select the radio button corresponding to the EVS server where the requested remote playlist is stored and tap OK. The remote playlists are displayed in Playlist Headers view on a brown background.
  • Page 90 See section "Selecting Items" on page 9 for multiple selection. 2. Tap in the CAB at the top of the screen. The playlist(s) is/are flagged for archiving on the EVS server. The Archive button turns to , which allows you to unflag the playlist.

  • Page 91: Operations On Playlist Elements

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 4.3. Operations on Playlist Elements 4.3.1. Adding and Removing Elements Introduction This section describes how to add elements to a playlist or remove them: • How to add clips at the end of a playlist •...
  • Page 92 How to Add Selected Clips into a Playlist Using the Touchscreen In the playlist tab, the playlist where you want to add clips must be open in LSM Connect. To add clips between two playlist elements, proceed as follows: 1. In the clip tab or in the Search window, select one or more clips you want to add to the playlist.

  • Page 93: Copying And Moving Playlist Elements

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 How to Add Search Results into a Playlist In the playlist tab, the playlists to which you want to add clips must be open in Playlist Details view. To add search results into a playlist, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 94 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 How to Reorganize Elements Inside a Playlist You can only move one element at a time inside a playlist. To reorganize elements inside a playlist, proceed as follows: 1. In the playlist tab, open the playlist you want to reorganize in Playlist Details view.

  • Page 95: Operations On Playlist Transitions

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 How to Locally Copy Remote Playlist Elements NOTE This function is available only if you are connected to a server running Multicam 12.5.14 or a more recent version. To make local all remote clips of a local playlist, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 96 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 The selected transition type is applied at the beginning of the selected playlist elements, and the transition icon is adapted in the Playlist Details view. 4. Playlist Management...

  • Page 97: Keyword Management

    Keywords are not supported on XTnano servers. This section is therefore not relevant for such video servers. Prerequisite If there is no current keyword grid assigned to the EVS server, you first need to do so in either of the following ways: •...
  • Page 98 The LSM Connect Settings window opens. 2. In the LSM Connect Settings, select the Maintenance menu on the left of the window. The items of the Maintenance menu are displayed on the right of the window. 3. Swipe to the bottom of the Maintenance menu, and tap the View button in the Keyword Grid section.

  • Page 99: Importing And Exporting The Current Keyword Grid

    Keyword Grid Introduction From the LSM Connect application, you can import or export a keyword grid onto or from the EVS server. You can import a keyword grid stored on the LSM tablet, or on a USB drive connected to the LSM tablet.
  • Page 100 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 The keyword grid is imported into LSM Connect and set as the current keyword grid on the EVS server connected to the LSM Connect application. The keyword file opens in View mode in the LSM Connect application.
  • Page 101 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 5. Keyword Management...

  • Page 102: Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Settings 6.1. LSM Connect Settings 6.1.1. Overview of LSM Connect Settings Introduction The Settings include three sections, each containing several menus: • Network and Connectivity • Customization • Application Information 6. Settings...
  • Page 103 Network and Connectivity The Network and Connectivity section includes the menus and parameters to configure the connection of all hardware elements required in an LSM Connect setup. See section "Network and Connectivity Settings" on page 96 for a more detailed description of these menus.

  • Page 104: Network And Connectivity Settings

    NOTE The Epsio FX Parameters menu is only displayed when the Epsio FX server is properly connected to the LSM Connect via the Epsio FX Connection menu. Refer to the Epsio FX user manual for a detailed description of the Epsio FX Parameters menu.
  • Page 105 • battery charging status (*) • battery autonomy percentage (*) (*) This status is relevant only for the LSM Connect Tablet, it does not apply to the LSM Connect Base, which has no battery. 6. Settings...
  • Page 106 XT Connection Info This parameter specifies the EVS server (serial number) and the Remote Panel connected to the LSM Connect. The LSM Connect can only be connected to one EVS server and one Remote Panel at any time. Available Servers Description This area displays the list of EVS servers found on the Ethernet network.
  • Page 107 From the Settings window: Highlight the Available Servers area Browse to select the requested Remote button Launch the association process of LSM Connect with the selected Remote Panel Quit the window without changing the association settings and return to the main window.

  • Page 108: Customization Settings

    Introduction The Customization section includes the menus and parameters to set up operational parameters specific to the EVS server, Epsio FX, and to perform maintenance operations. This section provides a description of the following menus included in the Customization section: •...
  • Page 109 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Server Parameters The Server Parameters menu items appear on the right of the Settings screen when you select the Server Parameters menu on the left: 6. Settings...
  • Page 110 Set Camera Filter This setting enables you to select which camera angles are displayed in the grid view on the local EVS server when the camera filter is active in the toolbar. This filter can be deactivated and reactivated with the Camera...
  • Page 111 To clear the cache, select the serial number of the EVS server whose cache information you want to clear and tap Clear. Export logs to the To export the LSM Connect logs directly to the EVS server it is connected server connected to, tap Export.

  • Page 112: Hardware Settings

    How to Access the General Settings This section refers to some general settings you should check on the LSM Connect Base or Tablet to ensure a proper use of the LSM Connect application. Quick Procedure If the Settings icon is available on one of the home screens, tapping the Settings icon directly opens the Settings screen.

  • Page 113: Ip Settings

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 6.2.2. IP Settings If you do not have DHCP and want to use a static IP address for each LSM Connect Base or Tablet, you should specify this in the unit settings. To assign a static IP address, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 114 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 5. In the Choose input method pop-up window that opens, tap Null keyboard. The changes are automatically saved and the on-screen keyboard is no longer displayed. 6. Settings...

  • Page 115: Appendix 1: Keyboard Shortcuts

    USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Appendix 1: Keyboard Shortcuts This appendix provides a summary of the keyboard shortcuts applicable in the Clip Grid, Clip List, Playlist Headers and Playlist Details views, as described in the relevant sections of the user manual.
  • Page 116 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Playlist Playlist Keyboard shortcut Action Clip Grid Clip List Headers Details Go to the next page Go to the previous page Go back to the local EVS server Open the Set TC...
  • Page 117 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Playlist Playlist Keyboard shortcut Action Clip Grid Clip List Headers Details Go to the first playlist element • Load highlighted clip/playlist • Validate the action and close the window Call Windows or Functions Playlist Playlist...
  • Page 118 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Playlist Playlist Keyboard shortcuts Action Clip Grid Clip List Headers Details Open the window for remote server selection (SDTI List) Jump from a pane with Playlist Details view to a second pane with Playlist Details view.
  • Page 119 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Selection Playlist Playlist Keyboard shortcut Action Clip Grid Clip List Headers Details Select the highlighted item/clip Select multiple non-contiguous items Select: • all elements in the current bank • all elements in the current playlist...
  • Page 120 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Copy and Move Operations Playlist Playlist Keyboard shortcut Action Clip Grid Clip List Headers Details Cut selected clips/elements, and store them on the clipboard. Copy selected clips/elements, and store them on the clipboard.
  • Page 121 USER MANUAL LSM Connect 2.12 Playlist Playlist Keyboard shortcut Action Clip Grid Clip List Headers Details Paste several clips in Short Copy mode in Paste Contiguous Add selected element(s) in the current playlist at the current position Add all search...
  • Page 122 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 2.12.D - April 2020 Playlist Playlist Keyboard shortcut Action Clip Grid Clip List Headers Details Loop loaded item Archive selected clips (available from Multicam 14.2) • Delete selected clips/items • Delete the higlighted playlist Shortcuts in Select Server Dialog Boxes To perform the following action ...
  • Page 123 From the Settings window: Highlight the Available Servers area Browse to select the requested Remote button Launch the association process of LSM Connect with the selected Remote Panel Quit the window without changing the association settings and return to the main window.
  • Page 126 Belgium www.evs.com/contact EVS Broadcast Equipment is continuously adapting and improving its products in accordance with the ever changing requirements of the Broadcast Industry. The data contained herein is therefore subject to change without prior notice. Companies and product names are To learn more about EVS go to www.evs.com...

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