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  • Page 1 TRACKLESS VIRTUAL STUDIO SYSTEM TVS-1000A Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TANDARD ARRANTY ............................. 5 HREE ARRANTY ........................... 5 DISPOSAL ................................ 5 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW ..........................6 EATURES ............................6 CHAPTER 2 TVS-1000A TRACKLESS VIRTUAL STUDIO SETUP..............8 YSTEM EQUIREMENT .......................... 8 YSTEM IAGRAM ..........................8 ONNECTIONS ............................9 2.3.1 Front Panel ..........................9 2.3.2...
  • Page 3 SERVICE & SUPPORT ............................. 76 Disclaimer of Product and Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete.

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase date is unknown, • the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office. Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Overview

    The TVS-1000A uses a single fixed camera and creates virtual cameras. This allows the director to zoom, pan and tilt the camera virtually within the set. Its innovative Virtual Set Maker enables users to create their own distinct, branded sets within minutes.
  • Page 7 Supported Formats • Format: 720p50 – image resolution: 1280 x 720 • Format: 720p60 – image resolution: 1280 x 720 • Format: 720p59.94 – image resolution: 1280 x 720 • Format: 1080i50 – image resolution: 1920 x 1080 • Format: 1080i60 – image resolution: 1920 x 1080 •...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Tvs-1000A Trackless Virtual Studio Setup

    Chapter 2 TVS-1000A Trackless Virtual Studio Setup System Requirement  Monitor x 1 (up to three monitors connected to choices of the HDMI x 1, DVI x 1, DisplayPort x 3)  Keyboard HDMI camera x 1 or SDI camera with a converter x 1 ...

  • Page 9: Connections

    Connection of USB Wireless Dongle / Adapter IF ANY. Please note that if you do not find the USB wireless dongle in the box, the TVS-1000A System Unit that you receive may already have a built- in wireless network card.

  • Page 10: Input/Output Card Options

    Removable Hard Disk Installation How to Assemble 2.5" HDD in Removable Rack Warning: You must use the TVS-1000A proprietary HDD and not any Datavideo HDR series or DN series. Avoid HOT PLUGGING during operation (while writing to and reading from the disk) because it may cause damage to the system and files.

  • Page 11: Tvs-1000A Aux Card

    Only Virtu HDMI card H/W version above 1.3 can work with Virtu AUX card. 2.5.2 Installation There are two models of motherboard used for the TVS-1000A PC System: ASUS H87-PRO (white PCIe slot) and ASUS H97-PRO (black PCIe slot).

  • Page 12: Specification

    HDMI audio embedded RMC-220 Remote Controller The RMC-220 is a cost effective remote controller designed specifically for the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System. The RMC-220 interfaces with the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System via an RS-232 interface. The RMC-220 gives the user switcher-style control of the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System.

  • Page 13: Control Panel Overview

    • Capture function records the live video program • Still Grab function captures the instantaneous video image • RS-232 interface for communication between RMC-220 and TVS-1000A • 12V DC input making the unit ideal for studio applications • Bright LED lighting 2.6.1 Control Panel Overview...

  • Page 14: Main Unit - Rear Panel

    Phase 1 Phase 1 selection Fade Gradual placement of DSK Phase 2 Phase 2 selection *Not available on TVS-1000A 2.6.2 Main Unit - Rear Panel RS-232: RS-232 Communication Interface DC 12V: 12V DC Power Input ON/OFF: Power Button 2.6.3 Program and Preset rows The Program row of buttons is for control of the program output;...

  • Page 15: Preview And Program Switching

    2.6.4 Preview and Program Switching TAKE This performs switching from the current program source to the selected preset source. Cross-Dissolve This performs a cross-dissolve switch from the current program source to the selected preset source. Fade To Black, this button fades the current video program source to black.

  • Page 16: Function Keys

    2.6.6 Function Keys F1 – F10 Ten user-defined function keys; please refer to the RMC-220 Function Keys section for more details Stream Start streaming the live video program to the Internet Capture Record the current live video program and save automatically to the hard disk.

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    2.6.8 Dimensions All measurements in millimetres (mm) 2.6.9 Specifications Communication Interface RS-232 Baud Rate 38400 ODD Power DC12V ± 25% Power Consumption Working Temperature 0°C ̴ +40°C Storage Temperature -20°C ̴ +60°C Relative Humidity ≤ 90% (non-condensation) Dimensions Refer to Page 10 Net Weight 1.28Kg RS-232 Transmission Cable...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Starting Tvs-1000A Software

    2. Connect one or multiple monitors to the TVS-1000A via HDMI, DVI and Display Port. 3. Press the power button to boot the TVS-1000A hardware system. Power button is located on the right of the red reset button; please refer to the...

  • Page 19: Production Live

    Production Live Start a new production by first selecting an appropriate video format. Supported Video formats are 1080i60/59.94/50, 720p60/59.94/50, and 1080p30/29.97/25. Click on “Start Production” button to start a new production. The user is also able to load previously saved production. Choose a saved session from the pull-down menu as shown below and click on the “Load Session”...

  • Page 20: Virtualset Maker

    Monitor resolution of 1680 x 1050 or higher • Rich Site Summary (RSS) The RSS feature allows Datavideo to publish updated information to the user. The information can be in the form of blog entries, news headlines, audio or video.

  • Page 21: Virtualset Shop

    VIRTUALSET Shop If the user would like to expedite production and avoid the hassles of creating their own virtual background, simply visit the VIRTUALSET shop to download currently available studio sets by clicking on the “Open Web Browser” button. Configuration Configuration offers the user four basic functions: language selection, firmware update, free virtualset download and system summary.
  • Page 22 How to download free sets if you already have an account on http://www.datavideovirtualset.com/? • On the TVS-1000A main screen, select configuration then click the “Free Sets” • Enter your email address then click “download free sets” • Please be patient while downloading •...

  • Page 23: Shutdown

    Shutdown To exit the startup panel, the user can simply click on the “Close application” button or the “Shutdown system” button to shut down the system. Note: A popup warning dialogue box will appear as shown below after you click on the “Close application”...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Virtualset Maker

    • 1000A Available in four different languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and • Japanese Three talent shot settings: full body, half body or desk shot • Editing of the virtual set downloaded from Datavideo’s virtual set database • (http://www.datavideovirtualset.com/)

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Getting Started On desktop of the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System, double click the TVS-1000A icon on the desktop to start the system and bring up the startup page as shown below. Start-up Screen Locate VIRTUALSET maker and click on to open the VIRTUALSET maker window.

  • Page 26: Virtualset Maker Tour

    VIRTUALSET Maker Pane 1 is the preview area that allows you to view all modifications made to the virtualset. Pane 2 contains the order of all layers, where you can define their relationships in a virtualset. Pane 3 is the controller part, which are tools for zoom, rotation and file change of the layers. VirtualSet Maker Tour On the menu bar of Virtualset Maker, you will find four options: File, Edit, Configuration and Help.
  • Page 27 Please note that the suggested resolution of the studio layer is 2880 x 1620 (16:9). This is the standard virtualset resolution in the TVS-1000A. You can of course use other resolutions but you will need to fine-tune your image later.
  • Page 28 After the image is imported, you will be able to see two icons, eyes and solo, in the layers pane (pane 2) beside the image thumbnail. Their functions are described below: Click to make a particular layer Eyes: visible in the editor Click this button to hide all other Solo: layers except the current layer...
  • Page 29 3 are enabled. The example below illustrates how you can zoom, rotate and position a “datavideo” logo using the five controllers outlined as follows. The goal is to pave the ground with datavideo logo.
  • Page 30 Knob for rotation along z-axis Finally, use the position knob to move the datavideo logo to the desired position and the zoom slide bar to fine-tune the logo to an appropriate size. The diagram below shows you the final work with the floor covered with datavideo logo.
  • Page 31 After all graphic layers are arranged in place, import the screen layer (Source B), which will be shown in VIRTURALSET maker as a green rectangular box. Screen is where the video or picture are placed after program starts. Adjust and move the green rectangular screen to the respective desired size and position using the controllers in pane 3.
  • Page 32 Please note: The TVS-1000A supports only one talent layer (Source A), so even if your virtualset is designed for the two-talent scenario (Source A and Source C), only one talent will appear on the TVS- 1000A system.
  • Page 33 After everything is in place, again, fine-tune your talent layer size and move the talent layer to the desired position. Finally, save your virtualset on the disk, close VIRTUALSET maker, and import the virtualset to the Production Live Module to start your virtual studio tour.

  • Page 34: Use Customized Virtualset

    Use Customized Virtualset Once the virtualset is imported into the production live module, you can preview your virtualset in the PVW screen. Configure your virtual studio in the Virtual Studio Configuration Panel. Each phase corresponds to a virutal camera position. The user can switch between phases by clicking on phase windows, which is similar to the “cut transition”...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Production Live Screen

    Chapter 5 Production Live Screen After entering the production live option, the production screen will appear as illustrated in the diagram below. The production screen can generally be divided into five areas: 1. Tool Bar 2. Multi-View Screens 3. Switcher-like Buttons 4.

  • Page 36: Multi-View Area

    Help • About: Clicking About displays information such as EULA, Version number, and Serial Number • QR Code: Scan the QR code to download the TVS-1000A User Manual Multi-View Area In the multi-view area, the user is able to view the camera source and other multiple multimedia file sources on the left-hand side of the area.

  • Page 37: Program And Preview Rows & Function Settings

    Details of each individual element are described in the table below. 1 Cam HDMI Camera preview window 2 Media 1 Video clip 1 from hard disk drive 3 Media 2 Video clip 2 from hard disk drive 4 Still 1 Preview window for picture 1 5 Still 2 Preview window for picture 2...

  • Page 38: 9-Input Main Switcher

    5.3.1 9-input Main Switcher CAM – enables the camera source and the chroma and luma keying functions can be  applied to the signals on this channel. 4 x M/E – Four virtual studio background inputs  2 x Media – Two video programs saved on local hard disk ...
  • Page 39 recommended to be used in DSK as they would completely cover the broadcast image with their contents. There are two DSK keys available for the user. Follow the following procedure to display DSK on the Program view: • Switch on one of the DSK buttons; •...

  • Page 40: Virtual Background Editing

     Cut: Instantaneous switching between Preview and Program screens  Fade: Gradual switching between Preview and Program; fade time will be based on Time and Frame presets in seconds. Virtual Background Editing In Virtual Background editing, each mix effect (M/E) behaves like a real camera. In other words, selection of an M/E is like selecting a camera in a multi-camera environment.

  • Page 41: Import

    Choose the desired dvsx file to the selected M/E bin. Click on M/E1-4 to view loaded virtual studios on Preview window of the Multi-View Area. File Location: D:\TVS-1000A\Sets 5.4.2 Placement Phase is defined as the virtual camera position in a virtual studio. Each virtual scene (M/E1 –...

  • Page 42: Auto Play

    Locate the control panel on the right of the “Placement Configuration Window”. X and Y are the adjustable coordinates. The user can use the joystick to configure the PAN and TILT settings. The zoom slide bar on the right adjusts the zoom in/out values accordingly.

  • Page 43: File Management

    Production Live. File Management The TVS-1000A allows the user to apply videos and still images to the program window. The file management system is designed to serve this purpose by allowing the user to do all the...
  • Page 44 The bin has six tabs for files assigned to a given player. There are two tabs for video files (Media1, Media2), two for bitmaps (Still1, Still2), and for text (Text1, Text2). The TVS-1000A supports the use of media in multiple formats. It has also integrated support for many codecs to play video files.
  • Page 45 To load the medium into a virtual player, double click on the file with the mouse. The medium will be played (MEDIA1 or MEDIA2, STILL1 or STILL2, TEXT1 or TEXT2) and can be used directly in a live program. Buttons in the lower part of the Media Bin are used to control the file played in the player. The available functions are: Play , Pause , Stop...
  • Page 46 Navigate through the categories by clicking on buttons 1 to 5 located on the right of the file display area. The formats supported for bitmap files (for media added to the TEXT1 and TEXT2 tabs): PNG (with transparency) TVS-1000A STILL (own STILL TEXT edit module)

  • Page 47: Additional Monitor Support

    Hence, in order to allow the user to manage multiple monitors, a Monitor Configuration Interface as shown in the diagram below is built into the TVS-1000A. To open the interface, simply click “Configuration” on the tool bar, select “Configuration” option and then click “Screens”...

  • Page 48: General Display And Audio Settings

    Program View, i.e., the Program view image is flipped along the y-axis. In addition, the TVS-1000A is able to output PGM audio on the selected sound card. To hear the PGM audio, follow the steps outlined below to configure your system setup.
  • Page 49 Note: A prompt window will be popped up upon connecting the audio cable to the motherboard’s audio jack. We recommend disabling this prompt window. The screenshot below shows you where this auto popup dialog can be disabled.

  • Page 50: Chapter 6 Chroma And Luma Keys

    Chroma and Luma Keys Keying is a special filter that the TVS-1000A uses to remove a specific color (e.g. Green) from the image by applying the filter to the input CAM. In this way, for example, talent on a green backdrop can be placed on any virtual background after chromakeying is enabled.

  • Page 51: Matte Control

    If the colour of the keyed out background is not uniform, the user can make use of the Detect Color button, which will calculate the background’s LRGB parameters using the automated average. If the parameters cannot be accessed, the user will be notified about it via a message window, after which the colour will be reset to default.
  • Page 52 The Show alpha matte view The intended result is to make the mask background colour as close to perfect black as possible. In order to do that the Black Level slider should be moved until black is distributed as evenly as possible on the mask background.

  • Page 53: Tolerance Correction

    A view after a White level adjustment In many cases, the option White Level will be used in conjunction with the option Black Level in order to obtain the most possible effective settings of the black background, with no loss on white objects and vice versa.
  • Page 54 The second function is called Color and its use leads to the restoration to a uniform black structure of the background. It improves in particular the visibility of an object in the case of a significant difference in luminance between the background and the object. This means that semi-transparent objects, e.g.

  • Page 55: Spill Correction

    Spill Correction Spill correction removes keying colour remains (Despill). Once the correct mask is set, the functions in the Spill correction section will eliminate the reflection of the colour of the keyed background in the object. Impact of the background colour on the object – a view before a Despill correction Click on the Spill Correction button to enter the setting page.
  • Page 56 the background is blue). Once the Despill color slider is moved to position 1000 (the right-hand side), however, the algorithm will automatically add the red colour and the blue colour (if the keyed colour is green) or red and green (if the background is blue). The value of the algorithm is controlled by means of the Despill coarse function.

  • Page 57: Edge Correction

    Impact of the background on the object – a view after a Despill correction Edge Correction Additional correction is applied to improve quality. Click on the Edge Correction button enter the setting screen. The Edge Correction function is used to correct semi-transparent areas (e.g. hair ends that need to be darkened or brightened) in order to make an object look natural.
  • Page 58 The Garbage mask section This function is used if the view of the keyed background is not large enough to fill in the entire object shot. A view from the camera area By cutting the remaining elements by means of the sliders Left, Right, Top, Bottom, it is possible to place the object within the area of the keyed background.
  • Page 59 A view after a Garbage mask correction with the keying algorithm switched off After enabling the chroma keying function, the following effect is obtained. A view after the Garbage mask correction with the keying algorithm switched on Comments: It should be kept in mind that in this case the object may only move within the area of the cut off mask –...

  • Page 60: Post Correction

    Intensity – this enables the ambient colour intensity to be set. Chapter 7 Fast Chromakeying The TVS-1000A comes with two special features that allow the user to perform fast chromakeying. The two special features are Simple Chroma Key and the Wizard. Simple Chroma Key Simple Chroma Key mode gives the user the capability to apply the chromakeying effect with a single mouse click.

  • Page 61: Wizard

    Wizard The Chroma Key Wizard is designed to guide the user to perform chromakeying step by step. Click on the “Wizard” button enclosed in the red rectangular box as shown in the diagram below to start the chromakeying wizard.

  • Page 62: Chapter 8 Sound Mixer

    Chapter 8 Sound mixer The TVS-1000A comes equipped with a sound mixer function, which is responsible for mixing sound signals. It also allows the user to adjust the signal level for each source and separately for the sound output. The sound mixer allows the user to adjust the following channels: •...

  • Page 63: Chapter 9 Motion Capture Specification

    Chapter 9 Motion Capture Specification The TVS-1000A uses Intel® Quick Sync Video technology, which is a built-in feature in some of Intel processors. It allows hardware acceleration of video stream encoding. The TVS-1000A also supports capturing of system PGM output. This enables the use of the TVS-1000A as a video recorder and is usually used in live production.
  • Page 64 In addition to program video recording, the user can also grab instantaneous images on the Program view by clicking on the STILL/GRAB button. The grabbed images are saved in PGN format. The grabbed images will be added to section 5 of both Still tabs of the Media Bin (Still 1 or Still 2) shown below.

  • Page 65: Chapter 10 Program Video Stream

    Chapter 10 Program Video Stream This function makes sending the broadcast signal in the form of an Internet data stream possible. As a result, live programmes can reach all viewers in real time, even in remote areas. The TVS- 1000A is the main element for such realization because in addition to creating a broadcast signal, it is also capable of converting the broadcast signal into a network data stream.

  • Page 66: Chapter 11 External Keyboards

    Chapter 11 External Keyboards The user is allowed to control the TVS-1000A with external keyboards such as an RMC-220 Remote Controller and a standard keyboard. Details of each are outlined as follows. 11.1 RMC-220 Function Keys There are 10 user-defined function keys, F1 to F10, on RMC-220 Remote Controller. These function keys are configurable on the TVS-1000A system.

  • Page 67: Simple

    Select “Advanced” and click on to open a command selection window shown below. Select a function, for example, “DSK: Set Source #1” as shown in the diagram below and then set the corresponding parameters. Click on again to select the next function until all desired functions are selected.

  • Page 68: Standard Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

    the RMC-220 function key button will play the media stream and again to reverse the media stream playback. 11.2 Standard Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Functions Shortcut Keys PGM Bus on the main switcher Q, W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, and O PRV Bus on the main switcher A, S, D, F, G, H, J, K, and L Switching between M/E...

  • Page 69: Chapter 12 System Recovery

    Chapter 12 System Recovery The TVS-1000A also offers the user a system recovery mechanism when the system is unstable. Reboot TVS-1000A and during the system boot-up process, select the DriveClone System Recovery option to enter the recovery process when the screen below appears. This recovery process resets C drive to factory default but keeps the data on D drive.
  • Page 70 Select the appropriate recovery option and click on the Start button Wait till the progress bar shows 100% completion...
  • Page 71 Once the recovery process is finished, click on OK button to trigger system reboot...

  • Page 72: Chapter 13 Frequently-Asked Questions

    Chapter 13 Frequently-Asked Questions This section describes problems that you may encounter while using the TVS-1000A. If you have questions, please refer to related sections and follow all the suggested solutions. If problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center.
  • Page 73 Module? 18. Why can't I hear audio from my HDMI Please select HDMI instead of Line IN on the camera in the TVS-1000A? TVS Audio Mixer. 19. Why are there warning signs on my Please make sure all the resolutions and...
  • Page 74 20. Why can't I see objects under lower Please make sure your upper layer objects layer in Virtualset Maker main window? are PNG file with Alpha Channel so that the upper layer will not block lower layers. 21. Why can't I adjust the size and position Please make sure you are not adjusting the for specific layer in Virtualset maker? Studio Layer, which is a background layer not...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Chapter 14 Specifications Video Input/Output HDMI/HDMI 1080p30 / 29.97 / 25 Video Input Format 1080i60 / 59.94 / 50 720p60 / 59.94 / 50 Mini Phone Jack Audio Input HDMI Audio embedded (2 CH) Downstream Key Media 2 (DDR) Still Picture Still Text 2 (Still Text Editor included) Keyer...

  • Page 76: Service & Support

    Service & Support It is our goal to make owning and using Datavideo products a satisfying experience. Our support staff is available to assist you to set up and operate your system. Contact your local office for specific support requests. Plus, DATAVIDEO WORLDWIDE OFFICES please visit www.datavideo.com to access our FAQ section.

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