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Version 10.04 -
January 2011
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  • Page 1 Configuration Manual Version 10.04 - January 2011 Production & Playout Server...
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  • Page 3 EVS website: http://www.evs.tv/contacts EVS W ANUALS ON EBSITE The latest version of the user manual, if any, and other user manuals on EVS products can be found on the EVS download center, on the following webpage: http://www.evs.tv/downloadcenter...
  • Page 4 Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................III   WHAT’S NEW? ........................ VI   INTRODUCTION ....................... 1     PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE ....................1  ...
  • Page 6 Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011   Introduction ................................20   How to Set up the Tally Function ..........................20 HCTX GIGABIT CONNECTION SETTINGS (PAGE 6) .............. 21    ...
  • Page 7 XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A 3.9.9 PLST receive Pg ........................40     3.9.10 Reset Archive Status ......................40     3.10 PLAYLIST SETTINGS ........................ 41     3.10.1 Video effect duration ......................

  • Page 8: What's New

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 What’s New? The changes linked to new features on XTnano version 10.04 are listed in the table below, and are identified in the user manual by the ‘New’ logo in the margin Updates for XTnano version 10.04...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    You perform this initial step in the EVS and AVCFG software programs. The EVS software is started when the server is switched on. For more information on this, refer to the XTnano Tech Ref Software manual.

  • Page 10: Setup In Multicam

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 2. Setup in Multicam INTRODUCTION 2.1.1 VERVIEW When you work in Spotbox mode, the ‘Setup Configuration’ module available in the Multicam application, using the SHIFT + F2 keyboard combination, allows you to configure the Multicam software and define server settings in relation to timecodes, protocol communication, etc.

  • Page 11: How To Access The Setup Configuration

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A Setup page and section Content name Page 5 Not available for XTnano. Page 6 It includes detailed settings on the HCTX gigabit connection and the MTPC board connection.

  • Page 12: General Settings

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 GENERAL SETTINGS (PAGE 1) 2.2.1 NTRODUCTION The first page of the Setup Configuration module contains some parameters from the Setup menu of the nano Remote Panel that are useful to adjust when working in a Spotbox mode.

  • Page 13: Osd Settings

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A 2.2.3 OSD S ETTINGS You can also define the OSD settings on page 1.1 or 5.1 of the setup menu on the Remote Panel. You will find a description of these settings in the Multicam user manual.

  • Page 14: Clip Management

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 2.2.4 ANAGEMENT You can also define most of the Clip management settings on pages 3.1 to 3.3 of the setup menu on the Remote Panel. You will find a description of these settings in the Multicam user manual.

  • Page 15: Reset Archive Sts

    VGA screen and on the EVS Remote Panel. Clip machine, page and bank are synchronized between VGA screen and EVS Remote panel. Connecting to the clips of a network machine or coming back to the clips of the local machine, or selecting a new page or bank on one side will be automatically reflected on the other.

  • Page 16: Channel Names

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 2.2.8 HANNEL AMES Play and record channels can be named (12 characters max.). The name of record channels will be displayed on the OSD of the video output monitor when a record train is loaded, displayed on the E/E monitoring outputs and can also be used to name clips automatically when the Autoname clip parameter is set to “...

  • Page 17: Timecode Types Available On A Recorder

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A IMECODE YPES VAILABLE ON A ECORDER The settings related to the timecode jump tables are specified on the first page of the Setup screen (accessed via SHIFT + F2).

  • Page 18: How To Setup The Primary Tc And User Fields

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 Timecode Color on the OSD Depending on the value selected for this setting, the timecode displayed at the bottom of the user’s OSD will have a different color: •...

  • Page 19: Vitc/Anc Timecode Management

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A VITC/ANC TIMECODE MANAGEMENT (PAGE 2) The second page available in the Setup Configuration menu ( SHIFT + F2) on servers allows the channel-by-channel management of VITC or ANC TC management.
  • Page 20 Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 The following parameters can be defined: IN LOOP D-VITC The TC and user bits are always written on the SD outputs of the record codec and are the same as on the source video.

  • Page 21: Vitc/Anc Management In Hd In And Hd/Sd Out

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A 2.3.2 VITC/ANC M HD IN HD/SD OUT ANAGEMENT IN In HD, the page is as follows: The following parameters can be defined: IN LOOP...
  • Page 22 Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 UserBits Yes/No flag to specify if the user bits have to be inserted in the output. The default value is ‘Yes’. HANC VITC Field to specify if embedded timecode has to be inserted in the output.

  • Page 23: Smpte 334M Packets Management

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A SMPTE 334M PACKETS MANAGEMENT (PAGE 3) In Multicam, ancillary data packet in the vertical ancillary data space in HD and SD signals are supported, as defined in the SMPTE standards 334M, 291M (type 2 ANC packet).

  • Page 24: Encoding Of The Smpte 334M Packets On The Downconverted Outputs

    2014. If you require this customization, please contact your EVS representative to specify the number of bytes you want to keep and on which lines. EVS will provide you with a specific customization file. This specific configuration file will be activated using the Custom VANC grab 1...

  • Page 25: Compatibility Information

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A OMPATIBILITY INFORMATION SDI Video streams (SD or HD) recorded with SMPTE 334M must be played by a server running a version equal or higher to Multicam 8.03 to keep the 334M information.

  • Page 26: Gpi-Related Information

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 2.5.2 GPI-R ELATED NFORMATION The following information is defined for each individual GPI IN: Setting Description GPI number Channel/Device Server channel or external device that will send the GPI.
  • Page 27 XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A Setting Description Exit ASP Initiates a command to exit the loop as soon as possible without playing the current element until its end and jump to the selected element.

  • Page 28: How To Modify The Type Of Ttl Gpis

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 2.5.3 TTL GPI OW TO ODIFY THE YPE OF To modify the type of TTL GPIs, proceed as follows: Press the TAB key to select the field on the first line of Page 4.

  • Page 29: Hctx Gigabit Connection Settings

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A HCTX GIGABIT CONNECTION SETTINGS (PAGE 6) 2.6.1 NTRODUCTION In the Setup Configuration module (SHIFT + F2), press the PAGE DOWN key until you access the page 6. It displays the connection parameters for the HCTX board and the MTPC board.

  • Page 30: Settings Description

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 2.6.2 ETTINGS ESCRIPTION The HCTX Gigabit connection settings are described in the table below: Port #1 / Port #2 IP Address Specifies the IP address to connect to port 1 / port 2 of the Gigabit Ethernet connection on the server: •...

  • Page 31: Lan Connection Settings

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A LAN CONNECTION SETTINGS (PAGE 6) 2.7.1 NTRODUCTION The settings for the connection with the MTPC board are defined in the Setup Configuration module, on page 6.

  • Page 32: Multiviewer Settings

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 Note The modifications of parameter values in this screen are not applied when you leave the field. You need to select the APPLY option at the bottom right of the screen and press ENTER to apply the modifications.

  • Page 33: Settings

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A 2.8.2 ETTINGS As usual in the SHIFT + F2 screens, you move from one field to the other with the <TAB> key and you change the value of a field by means of the arrow keys.

  • Page 34: Audio Monitoring Settings

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 Displayed Channels For each source, you need to specify which recorder channel (CAM A to CAM C max.) or player channel (PGM1 to PGM2 max.) available in the current channel configuration should be displayed.

  • Page 35: Saving And Loading Setup Files

    Select the desired file with the ↑ /↓ arrow keys. Press DEL. The setup file is immediately deleted. MPORTING XPORTING A ETUP Setup files can be imported from/exported to a floppy disk using the ‘Import/Export Setup Files’ option in the EVS Maintenance menu.

  • Page 36: Setup From The Remote Panel

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 3. Setup from the Remote Panel INTRODUCTION When you work in SportLight mode, the Setup menu available on the nano Remote Panel allows you to define parameters. The values assigned to the parameters are saved as soon as they are assigned.
  • Page 37 XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A Note The operational buttons have PRIMARY and SECONDARY functions and are divided into upper and lower sections. By pressing the SHIFT button you gain access to the secondary functions.

  • Page 38: How To Access The Setup Menu

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 HOW TO ACCESS THE SETUP MENU To access the Setup menu, proceed as follows: If you are in Playlist mode, press RECORD first to exit this mode.

  • Page 39: How To Select And To Modify Parameters

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A • To leave a section and go back to the main page of the Setup menu (see screenshot below), press the MENU key. • To exit the Setup menu when you are in the main page of the Setup menu, press the MENU key.

  • Page 40: Osd Settings

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 OSD SETTINGS OSD Settings p.1.1 [F1]Genlock Error Msg : Yes [F2]Disk Error Msg : Yes [F4]Cue number on OSD : Yes [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn 3.7.1...

  • Page 41: Record Train Settings

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A RECORD TRAIN SETTINGS Record Trains p.2.1 [F1]Auto make clip for cam A : Yes [F2]Auto make clip for cam B : Yes [F3]Auto make clip for cam C...

  • Page 42: Guardbands

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 Record Trains p.2.2 [F1]Guardbands : 05s00fr [F2]Default clip duration : 04s00fr [F3]Mark cue points : Live [F4]Preroll : 02s00fr [F5]Record train OUTs : Play Through...

  • Page 43: Record Train Outs

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A 3.8.7 ECORD TRAIN Possible values: Play Through (default) / Freeze When this parameter is set to “ Freeze” , and an OUT point is marked in a record...

  • Page 44: Clips Settings

    When doing a “ Clear All Clips” from the main menu of the Remote Panel, protected clips will not be deleted. When doing a “ Clear Video Disks” from EVS Maintenance menu, all clips are deleted, including protected ones! Note The OSD will display a key icon next to the clip number when the clip is protected.

  • Page 45: How To Protect Clips On Selected

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A OW TO ROTECT LIPS ON ELECTED AGES To protect clips on selected pages, proceed as follows: In the 1 page of Clip settings, press the F1 key to edit this setting.

  • Page 46: Auto Name Clips

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 3.9.3 UTO NAME CLIPS Possible values: Disable (default) / TC IN / CAM Name / ID Louth / VarID 32 If this function is enabled, the value of the selected field will automatically be used to name the clip upon creation.

  • Page 47: Target

    PUSH function on the EVS Remote Panel. The users can define two default targets: (F2): Target 1, (F3): Target 2. The clips will be pushed in sequential order.

  • Page 48: Receive Page

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 3.9.8 ECEIVE Possible values: Select one or more clip pages from 1 to 10. Default: p.5 This parameter specifies the page of your machine where clips sent to you by other network operators using the PUSH function must be stored.

  • Page 49: 3.10 Playlist Settings

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A 3.10 PLAYLIST SETTINGS Playlist p.4.1 [F1]Video effect duration : 00s10fr [F3]Wipe type : Vert. L>R [F4]Default plst speed : Unk. [F5]Insert in playlist : After...

  • Page 50: Confirm Ins/Del Clips

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 3.10.5 C ONFIRM DEL CLIPS Possible values: No (default) / Yes If enabled, a confirmation will be required each time the operator wants to add a clip to the playlist or remove a clip from the playlist.

  • Page 51: Fade To/From Color

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A Playlist p.4.3 [F1] Fade to/from colour: Black [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn 3.10.9 F ADE TO FROM COLOR Possible values: Black (default) / White This parameter specifies the color that is used in the transition effects ‘fade to color’, ‘fade from color’...

  • Page 52: Audio Meters On Osd

    A negative value means audio ahead of video. This parameter is also available from the Channel Parameters option of the EVS Maintenance menu. Changing the Lipsync value in the Setup menu will update it in the EVS menu and vice versa.

  • Page 53: 3.12 Evs Controller Settings

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A 3.12 EVS CONTROLLER SETTINGS EVS Controller p.6.1 [F1]Effect duration for Take : 00s05fr [F2]Fast jog : 20x [F3]PGM Speed/Var Max : 050% [F4]Lever engage mode...

  • Page 54: Second Lever Range

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 • Direct mode: the lever will engage directly when moved, resulting in a speed jump to the desired speed determined by the lever arm position.

  • Page 55: Record Key

    VGA screen and on the EVS Remote Panel. Clip machine, page and bank are synchronized between VGA screen and EVS Remote Panel. Connecting to the clips of a network machine or coming back to the clips of the local machine, or selecting a new page or bank on one side will be automatically reflected on the other.

  • Page 56: Controller And Protocol Settings

    When working in a SportLight configuration, the first RS422 port must always be connected to an EVS remote. No other possible selection. 3.13.2 RS422 #2 Value: EVS Remote The second RS422 port can only be connected to an EVS remote. No other possible selection 3.14 GPI IN SETTINGS 3.14.1 TTL GPI...

  • Page 57: Gpis In Definition

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A GPI Settings p.8.1 [F1]TTL GPIs set as : IN [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn When the TTL GPIs are defined as GPIs IN: • The pages 8.2 to 8.4 include the settings for the 8 GPIs IN.

  • Page 58: Channel/Device

    This parameter specifies the channel that the GPI will affect or the device that will send the GPI to the server. A device can be an EVS Remote #1. If the operator selects EVS Remote #1, the GPI will trigger the selected action on all channels controlled by that Remote Panel.

  • Page 59: Gpis Out Advance And Duration

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A The GPIs OUT have been implemented primarily for the Replace function. On the IN/OUT point when executing the Replace, users can trigger GPIs OUT.

  • Page 60: Gpi Out Advance

    Issue XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual 10.04.A EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 GPI OUT Settings p.8.7 GPI# Advance Duration 5[F1]Disable [F5]01s00fr 6[F2]Disable [F6]01s00fr 7[F3]Disable [F7]01s00fr 8[F4]Disable [F8]01s00fr [Menu]Quit [Clr+F_]Dft [F9]PgUp [F0]PgDn GPI OUT A DVANCE Possible values: Disable (default), or 00s01fr to 02s00fr Possible values: up to 2 seconds, frame by frame (like GPI delay) When a GPI out advance setting is set (for instance 2 fr.), the GPI OUT is sent 2...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    XTnano – Version 10.04 – Configuration Manual Issue EVS Broadcast Equipment SA – January 2011 10.04.A Glossary Dolby Digital Also called Dolby 5.1 or AC-3. It is an audio coding system containing up to 6 discrete channels of sound, with 5 channels for normal-range speakers (20 Hz -...
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