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  • Page 2 6,532,308; 6,580,833; 6,636,643; 6,718,065; 2,296,060; 6,823,129; 6,928,191; 6,900,821; 749635; 736962; 0 993 649; 502342 and other patents pending. QuVIS, Inc.’s trademarks may be used only with prior permission from QuVIS, Inc. Fair use of QuVIS, Inc.’s trademarks in the advertising and promotion of QuVIS, Inc.’s products requires proper acknowledgement.
  • Page 3 Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, QuVIS, Inc. will repair this product if determined by QuVIS, Inc. to be defective. After the warranty period, the Purchaser must pay all labor charges.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Select Audio Input Settings ............................26 Verifying Basic Operations.............................. 27 Setting up the Ethernet Network ............................. 28 Configure the QuVIS Acuity Network Settings ......................29 Connecting the Ethernet Cable ........................... 31 Verify the Ethernet Connection ........................... 32 Connecting Serial RS-422 .....
  • Page 5 Show Playlist and Script files ............................56 Digital Cinema Packages ............................56 QuVIS Image Format Files ............................. 57 QuVIS Acuity and Digital Cinema Conte nt Mastering ..................... 58 Factors that affect picture quality when Recording ......................60 External Factors........
  • Page 6 ........................171 Chapter 8 – Remote Control and Virtual Tape Operations.......... 172 About remote control protocol support .......................... 173 Supported QuVIS Media Types ..........................173 Configuring remote control............................174 Sony and Odetics protocol (RS-422) ........................174 LDV8000 Protocol (RS232 B) ....

  • Page 7: Finding Information

    FINDING INFORMATION About this manual This user manual describes the QuVIS Acuity and provides instructions for installing and operating the product in a variety of applications. How this manual is organized This manual is organized around the tasks required to install, configure, and operate the QuVIS Acuity. The following describes the chapters in this manual: Chapter 1 –...

  • Page 8: Getting More Information

    Getting more information In addition to the printed manual, product information is also available on the QuVIS web site - http://www.quvis.com. Printed manuals in PDF format All printed materials are available in the Adobe Acrobat file format (pdf) on the QuVIS Companion CD.

  • Page 9: Quvis Product Support

    Technical assistance is available by email, the World Wide Web (Internet), or by phone or fax. Web Technical Support To access additional product information on the Internet; visit the product support Web page on the QuVIS Web site. World Wide Web: http://www.quvis.com/support/...

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Do Not Operate Without Covers and Modules To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with covers or modules removed. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 9 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 11: Product Damage Precautions

    User Manual. E) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need of service. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 10 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 12: Recommended Equipment Location

    (loading and unloading) does not cause the rack or this product to fall. Use only those rack mount components approved for use with this product by QuVIS, Inc.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Product Installation

    Connecting Serial RS-422 Important! If you have not installed a QuVIS Acuity before, please take the time to read through each step thoroughly before actually connecting this product. This can help avoid errors or oversights that will prevent proper setup and operation.

  • Page 14: Making Connections For Basic Operation

    Serial Digital video Input/Output connections (standard) The QuVIS Acuity Serial Digital Interface (SDI) connectors support both High Definition (HD-SDI) as well as Standard Definition (SD-SDI) video on the same connection, although only one video standard may be used at any one time.
  • Page 15 Dual-link video modes, including QPE and DCI JPEG2000 3D formats, require two SDI cable connections from the Acuity to complete the video output signal. Connect your primary SDI output cable to the link “A” connector. Connect the second output SDI cable to the link “B” connector. Alpha channel information is output on “Link B” for those video modes that use it.

  • Page 16: Analog Video Input/Output Connections (Standard)

    Analog Component video (input) is included (Analog Component Output is optional) in the base configuration of the QuVIS Acuity. Some analog video display applications require that sync signals be output on separate outputs (H & V). Please review your display requirements to ensure you have the appropriate analog component cables (3-wire or 5-wire).

  • Page 17: Reference Video Connections (Standard)

    Reference video connections (standard) The QuVIS Acuity provides both bi-level and tri-level Analog reference video inputs (Genlock) for those applications that require video timing to be locked to a common (house) video signal. Standard definition video applications (NTSC and PAL) normally use an analog Black Burst (BB) signal for reference. HD video applications typically use analog Tri-level signal (sync on green) for video timing reference.

  • Page 18: Audio Output Connections

    Audio output connections The QuVIS Acuity audio system includes two analog audio channels or up to twelve channels of AES/EBU digital audio. Both analog and digital audio channels one through eight (1-8) are grouped together and channels nine through twelve (9-12) are grouped on the second digital audio connector.

  • Page 19: Powering On And Shutting Down

    The power button is located under the front panel near the bottom left of the machine. Power button To shutdown or restart Software shutdown Use the following procedure to shutdown (power off) the Acuity from the front panel menu system: Navigate to the Setup Info menu page. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 18...
  • Page 20 Manual shutdown To power off the QuVIS Acuity manually, press and hold the power button (located underneath the front panel) for 4 seconds. WARNING! Do not attempt to power off the Acuity manually while the system is actively performing an operation.

  • Page 21: Configuring For Basic Play Operation

    There are many aspects of the factory setup that may not apply to your installation or application. Therefore, you will want to “walk-through” the main menu screens not only to setup the QuVIS Acuity for your application but also to familiarize yourself with its broad feature set.
  • Page 22 Set the output Bit Depth. Note: This control is used to match the Acuity’s output signal to recording device that may only be calibrated to accept a specific signal level. For most display applications this control will not need to be modified.

  • Page 23: Select Audio Output Settings

    Use the Headphone Vol control to set the volume level for analog headphone output (stereo jack is located on the front of the QuVIS Acuity). Use the Master volume control to set the volume level for all audio channels. This control is additive, meaning that if the volume level for individual channels has been set then the master volume control will use modify each channel in relation to where it is currently set.

  • Page 24: Configuring For Basic Record Operation

    There are many aspects of the factory setup that may not apply to your installation or application. Therefore, you will want to “walk-through” the main menu screens not only to setup the QuVIS Acuity for your application but also to familiarize yourself with its broad feature set.
  • Page 25 Select the input Colorspace. Select the Destination (volume and directory) where recorded assets will be stored. The QuVIS Media Format is a compatibility switch that identifies QuVIS generational file format standards. Select QMF2 if the recorded media file needs to be backward compatible with the QuBit 2.x product line (QuBit ST, EL and DS running QSR 2.3 or higher).

  • Page 26: Select Advanced Video Input Settings

    Expanded indicates that the clip exists as a number of distinct media files with a separate video track and some number of audio tracks. Note: This setting is not available for any media file types. For instance, if the QuVIS Media Format is set to QMF1, only collapsed clips may be recorded.

  • Page 27: Select Audio Input Settings

    Select the audio Format. The Wave audio format is required for JPEG2000 record projects. If necessary, use the Input audio delay to set the number of frames needed to compensate for audio routing. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 26 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 28: Verifying Basic Operations

    Verifying Basic Operations Play a short clip to confirm that your connections and system setup are correct. Refer to Chapter 2, Quick Start Procedures for play and record procedures. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 27 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Ethernet Network

    The QuVIS Acuity factory assigned network settings will likely differ from your network-addressing scheme. Before you connect the Acuity to your network, you will need to power it on and adjust the network address settings. This procedure guides you to relevant network settings, but does not instruct you on the specific settings required for your network.

  • Page 30: Configure The Quvis Acuity Network Settings

    Network settings may be assigned using the front panel interface display. You will likely find it easier to configure the network settings using a PS2 keyboard attached to the front panel of the QuVIS Acuity. The system must be restarted in order for the new settings to take affect.
  • Page 31 Note: You will likely find it easier to configure the network settings using a PS2 keyboard that may be attached to the front panel even while the Acuity is turned on. A network address is composed of four parts (octets) separated by a period.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Ethernet Cable

    Connecting the Ethernet Cable The QuVIS Acuity has a built-in 1000BaseT (Gigabit) Ethernet card that is used to connect to a standard Ethernet network. The network adapter auto-senses the connection speed and is fully compatible with 10, 100 and 1000BaseT networks. The Acuity uses the standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector that accepts either CAT 5 or CAT 6 twisted pair Ethernet cables.

  • Page 33: Verify The Ethernet Connection

    Verify the Acuity’s Ethernet connection and presence on your network by either “pinging” the Acuity’s IP address or opening a client connection using a Telnet or FTP client. If the QuVIS Acuity responds to the “ping” request or you are able to successfully establish a Telnet or FTP connection, the QuVIS Acuity and the network are functioning properly.

  • Page 34: Connecting Serial Rs-422

    Connecting Serial RS-422 The QuVIS Acuity may be controlled using remote control devices and applications software that uses the industry standard RS-422 serial protocol. To operate the QuVIS Acuity remotely using the RS-422 protocol, a RS-422 cable (male) must be connected to the Acuity and the controlling device. Connect the RS-422 cable as required.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 - Quick Start Procedures

    CHAPTER 2 – QUICK START PROCEDURES Procedures in this chapter include: • Play a clip from the GUI • Record a clip from the GUI (Local record) • Basic file management QuVIS Acuity™ Page 34 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 36: Play A Clip From The Gui

    Navigate to the file directory that contains the clip you wish to play. Note: Directory navigation on the Acuity is similar to navigating directories on a computer. To open a directory, place the pointer on the directory you wish to open and press the center touchpad button.
  • Page 37 To play the selected clip or media file, press the VTR PLAY button. Note: The QuVIS Acuity will automatically switch to the appropriate output video format (if needed) before playback will begin. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 36 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 38: Record A Clip From The Gui (Local Record)

    Record a clip from the GUI (Local record) To record a clip from the GUI, the QuVIS Acuity must first be configured to match the format settings of the source material (including video, audio and timecode). Before you begin make sure that the video, audio and LTC timecode (if required) input connections to the QuVIS Acuity are properly connected to the content source.
  • Page 39 To stop recording, press the VTR STOP button. Once recording has stopped you may chose to review (play) the clip, rename it, delete the clip or accept (Keep) the recording. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 38 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 40: Basic File Management

    Basic file management Basic file operations may be performed directly from the front panel GUI of the QuVIS Acuity. This includes the ability to create directories as well as copy, rename and delete files. This section will cover the basic local file operations.

  • Page 41: Rename A File

    Clear to blank the filename. Note: File names can be up to 110 characters in length. To complete the operation, click on the Okay button. If you wish to cancel the operation, click on Cancel. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 40 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 42: Delete A File Or Directory

    TIP: To copy a file to another QuVIS video server (QuVIS Acuity, QuBit ST, QuVIS Encore, etc.) click on the world icon to list the available networked servers. Select a networked server from the list and set the directory destination for the remote copy operation.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 - Product Description

    Image Processing • QuVIS Media file types • QuVIS Image Format Files • QuVIS Acuity and Digital Cinema Content Mastering • Factors that affect picture quality when Recording • Factors that affect picture quality during playback • Server Status Web Page •...

  • Page 44: Product Overview

    The QuVIS Acuity offers 16 independent digital, format free audio I/O channels with a choice of 16 or 24-bit audio at 44.1 and 48 kHz allowing the ability to sync audio to video clips recorded at any frame rate.

  • Page 45: Storage

    Multi-drive volumes may also be used to create very large storage volumes capable of recording many hours of HD content on a single volume. The maximum data rate two-drive volumes can support on a QuVIS Acuity is limited to 60MB per second or MDR60.
  • Page 46 Bay 1 and 2. Removing Internal Media Drives The QuVIS Acuity internal media drives are mounted on removable sleds that are locked into place using a solenoid locking mechanism. Below each internal media bay is a “unlock” button and two LED indicators.

  • Page 47: Peripheral Bay Storage

    Slowly release the override key and remove. Peripheral Bay Storage The QuVIS Acuity accepts up to two 5 ¼” SCSI devices in the optional internal Peripheral Bay. The Peripheral Bay may be configured with a half-height (5 ¼”) removable drive assembly for transporting content between QuVIS video servers.
  • Page 48 Disclaimer: Please note, due to improper or non-standard implementation of the USB standard into USB storage devices by the device manufacture, not all USB devices may be supported by the QuVIS Acuity (with CPU 7). Other factors resulting in a USB device not functioning properly may include: •...

  • Page 49: System Security Features

    System Security Features The QuVIS Acuity includes system security features that allow the server to be configured with user accounts and permission levels. Security information is stored in an encrypted format and stored in manner that prevents tampering and unauthorized access to user account information.

  • Page 50: Account Management

    Enter the User name in the dialog window provided. Click on Okay to continue to the next step. Enter the password for the user account specified in the previous step. Click on Okay to complete the login operation. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 49 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 51 If you click on the indicator, a dialog window will be displayed showing who is currently logged in (from the GUI) and their assigned permission level or account type. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 50 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 52: Image Processing

    Acuity is VBR with a selectable quality (SNR) setting. Note: To support real-time 2K DCI JPEG2000 Record, the QuVIS Acuity must be configured with a version 9 VSP (Video Signal Processor) and the optional 2K DCI JPEG2000 Record Module must be licensed and installed.

  • Page 53: Encrypted Content Processing

    Note: The QuVIS Acuity must be configured with a VSP card version 9 to be capable of supporting 3D JPEG2000 playback. A minimum software version is also required. If you have any questions, please contact QuVIS.

  • Page 54: Forensic Watermarking Overview

    Image forensic watermarking is a licensed product feature and a purchasable option. To enable image watermarking on the QuVIS Acuity (2K model) a valid license file is required and the feature must be activated (turned on). For product licensing information contact QuVIS Sales at 800.554.8116 or sales@quvis.com.

  • Page 55: Quvis Media File Types

    Files that contain video and audio data are commonly referred to as clips or media files. There are several types of media files that can be created and played by QuVIS video servers. Determining the type of media file to use is very important.

  • Page 56: Clip Form

    QuVIS mastering server (QuVIS Acuity, QuVIS Encore and QuBit ST). All current QuVIS video servers (QSR 2.3 or greater) can be used to play virtual tapes. Offline clip tools, such as the Modclip command, may be used to create other playable media files (including collapsed clips) using a VTP file (or timeline file) as the source.

  • Page 57: Show Playlist And Script Files

    A script file or digital cinema Composition Play List (CPL) file may be played from the primary GUI interface. Only QuVIS script files may be played from the Cinema control interface, CineGUI. If a script file is selected for playback from the Play Browser (1/5) menu page only play events are processed.

  • Page 58: Quvis Image Format Files

    QuVIS Image Format Files QuVIS uses “format files” to store all of the system settings directly related to a particular video format. This includes picture size, frame rate, display rate, etc. Format files describe to the QuVIS server how its hardware must be setup in order to record or play a particular signal type.

  • Page 59: Quvis Acuity And Digital Cinema Content Mastering

    QuStudio provides key management tools for encrypted compositions. The QuVIS Acuity mastering server can be used to record Digital Cinema source content in real-time and apply JPEG2000 image encoding as the input video stream is being recorded. The QuVIS Acuity also combines powerful composition timeline assembly and editing tools with the ability to preview a composition in its entirety before it is encrypted and finalized (i.e.
  • Page 60 DCP Mastering – Real-time Workflow Overview The role of the Acuity in the DCP Mastering process varies depending upon the type of DCP Mastering workflow is employed. If DCP source content can be played as a real-time video stream then the Acuity can be configured to record that source and perform JPEG2000 image compression (encoding) real-time.

  • Page 61: Factors That Affect Picture Quality When Recording

    Factors that affect picture quality when Recording QuVIS video servers, including the QuVIS Acuity, have several settings that affect picture quality in different ways. These can be categorized into two broad groups: those that affect picture quality directly (such as the SNR control) and those that limit the picture quality possible (controls related to data rate management, which may in turn limit picture quality).

  • Page 62: Factors That Affect Picture Quality During Playback

    QuVIS video servers, including the QuVIS Acuity, have several settings that affect the playback picture quality in different ways. You will want to know about these to ensure the QuVIS Acuity is always set up for the highest quality output. Following are the software-controllable items that affect playback picture quality.

  • Page 63: External Factors

    Cable quality and cable length The quality of your cable makes a big difference. Cables of the same length but from different manufactures will exhibit different performance characteristics. Where possible, QuVIS recommends you use Belden 1694A “Brilliance” cable for serial video applications.

  • Page 64: Server Status Web Page

    Server Status Web Page The QuVIS Acuity is configured with an internal web server that allows an operator to view a summary of system information from a set of server web pages. To view the server status web pages, enter the server’s IP address in Address bar of your web browser.

  • Page 65: Control Panel Overview

    LCD menu display The LCD screen is used to display the Graphical User Interface or GUI used to operate the QuVIS Acuity from the front panel. The GUI is a collection of menu screens (pages), status indicators and controls that provide access to the system settings and operational control over all front panel functions including Play, Record and file management operations.
  • Page 66 If the system is not playing or recording a clip, this button may be used as a GUI shortcut to load the RECORD menu group. This button combination is used to start recording a clip from the front REC+PLAY panel. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 65 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 67: Touchpad

    To move the GUI pointer place the tip of your finger on the touchpad and move across the surface of the touchpad in direction needed. The buttons directly below the touchpad are used for item selection. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 66 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 68: Soft Function Buttons

    Navigation to any menu page can be assigned to any (or all) of the Soft buttons. Custom soft button assignment will be saved, along with other GUI settings, when a configuration (Config) file is QuVIS Acuity™ Page 67...
  • Page 69 IMPORTANT! Temporary soft button assignments for menu page functions are not savable and will be reset to their global values (defined on Setup GUI menu page) when the server’s power is cycled. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 68 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 70: Introduction To The Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    Introduction to the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Local control of the QuVIS Acuity is performed from the front panel using the Graphical User Interface or GUI. The GUI menu system is a collection of menu pages that provides a single interface to perform the basic operations needed to play content, manage files, monitor status and change the configuration of the unit.
  • Page 71 )to right of the name of the current menu page (center tab) and pressing the center touchpad button. Once the list is displayed, place the pointer over the desired menu page and press the middle touchpad button to select. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 70 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 72: Dashboard

    Yellow = low priority notification or system message is contained in the log. Red (solid) = an important notification or system warning is contained in the log. Red (flashing) = critical system information is contained in the log. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 71 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 73 [F] – Indicates a user has opened an FTP session [T] – Indicates a user has opened a Telnet session [A] – Indicates that an application has opened an API session (e.g. QuVIS QuDAC) Audio Meters (16) The audio meters display activity on the active audio channels. If the meter is darkened, then the audio channel has not been turned on.
  • Page 74 While the system is in record mode, the indicators show whether any of these assets have been turned on for recording, and is ok to record ( ), or is not present (x). A QuVIS Acuity™ Page 73...
  • Page 75 Displays the current system time. TCV (virtual) This is the timecode that belongs to a QuVIS Virtual Tape or timeline file. When playing a virtual tape, the upper display will auto-switch to TCV to show the timecode of the virtual clip.

  • Page 76: Chapter 4 - Front Panel Gui Interface

    Information in this chapter includes details of the front panel Graphical User Interface (GUI) including menu groups, menu pages and system controls. • PLAY menu group • RECORD menu group • SETUP menu group • VTP menu group • ADVANCED SETUP menu group • CINEGUI Interface QuVIS Acuity™ Page 75 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 77: Play Menu Group

    Menu pages covered in this section include: • PLAY BROWSER (1/5) menu page • PLAY VIDEO (2/5) menu page • PLAY AUDIO (3/5) menu page • PLAY ADVANCED (4/5) menu page • PLAY JOG/SHUTTLE (5/5) menu page QuVIS Acuity™ Page 76 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 78: Play Browser (1/5) Menu Page

    (left button on a PS2 mouse) and drag the cursor down the last file you wish selected. To select a directory place the pointer over the directory and press the right touchpad button. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 77 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 79 To stop playback of a looping clip you must press the STOP button on the front panel of the Acuity. QuVIS Acuity™...
  • Page 80 Controls Load remote control – This playstyle prepares the selected media file (including virtual tapes) for remote RS-422 control. When the Acuity is placed under remote control using the local/remote button (Dashboard), the Style control automatically switches to this playstyle. Likewise, if this playstyle is selected, the local/remote button in the dashboard is automatically toggled to REMOTE.
  • Page 81 The current path including volume and directory is displayed here. Refresh View button Click this button to refresh (update) the current directory/file listing. This may be necessary if a file has been added or removed remotely (QShell user or FTP transfer). QuVIS Acuity™ Page 80 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 82: Play Video (2/5) Menu Page

    This menu page is used to configure the settings that define how the media will be controlled and look during playback. Play Video Options Description This button determines what form of LTC the Acuity sends on the LTC output connector. Choices include: No LTC output – No time code output LTC Out Original Source LTC –...
  • Page 83 QPE/JPEG2000 RGB (709) RGB (709) Use to set the input source to which the Acuity will lock its output playback Genlock signal. If the Acuity does not have the “Genlock hardware option” installed, the only available option will be Internal.
  • Page 84 The type of sync signal required is dependent upon the specific display device being used. Use this control to instruct the Acuity to hold the last frame of video when Last frame hold the system has stopped playing.

  • Page 85: Play Audio (3/5) Menu Page

    Environment Variable setting and are saved when a new configuration file is created. Audio Meters Use this control to set the volume for the headphone jack beneath the Headphone Volume Acuity’s front bezel. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 84 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 86 Use this control to set the volume level for all audio channels. This control is used to delay all audio channels by the specified number Master Frame Delay of frames to compensate for any creation or equipment routing offsets. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 85 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 87: Play Advanced (4/5) Menu Page

    To manually stop the triggered playback session, press the STOP button on the front panel of the Acuity. Elapsed Time – Enables the Acuity to automatically end the triggered play session once the specified elapsed time, set the “Stop playing at”...
  • Page 88 To cancel the armed-and-waiting process, press the STOP transport button the front of the Acuity, which will cancel the process and clear the trigger events. As indicated, if the operation is canceled, the trigger events will be cleared and must be reset manually if triggered playback is desired.

  • Page 89: Play Jog/Shuttle (5/5) Menu Page

    Dashboard as well on the active button, which will illuminate. The QuVIS Acuity does retain touchpad control functionality in order to maintain proper control of the Jog/Shuttle functions remotely using the QuDAC remote control software. Likewise, the VTR Transport buttons (located above the Jog/Shuttle wheel itself) may be used to adjust the speed of shuttle playback or frame-step through the clip while under Jog control.
  • Page 90 To set the In Point play (Shuttle or Jog) the current clip and stop on the desired frame (timecode position). Press the Mark In soft button. To set the Out Point, play (Shuttle or Jog) the current clip and stop on the desired frame (timecode position). QuVIS Acuity™ Page 89 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 91 Save Script soft button. The script will be saved with a system-assigned name and will be stored in the directory the current clip is stored. To play the saved script, select it from the Play Browser menu page and press PLAY. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 90 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 92: Record Menu Group

    RECORD menu group The RECORD menu group is the collection of menu pages that are used to configure the QuVIS Acuity to record video, audio and metadata (including timecode) from an external source (Telecine, camera, VTR, etc.). Menu pages covered in this section include: •...

  • Page 93: Record Video (1/5) Menu Page

    Maximum Data Rate – If the selected Image Quality setting is set to high value there is a chance when recording a complex image QuVIS Acuity™ Page 92 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 94 All QPE-encoded formats are stored in YUV. The source colorspace can either be YUV or RGB. In the case that source content colorspace is RGB, it must be specified so that the Acuity can properly convert it to the stored colorspace. Separate Output Colorspace options are available to change the colorspace during playback.
  • Page 95 Both are a spatial form of encoding motion imagery (meaning they are frame-based and yield fully-editable content). QPE is the standard wavelet-base encoding method used by QuVIS video server products. This setting is most often used under normal motion-imaging recording conditions.

  • Page 96: Record Video Adv (2/5) Menu Page

    Include metadata Turn this control on to record metadata from a serial digital input. The QuVIS Acuity may be configured to record either standard metadata (SMPTE RP-215) or IRIG timecode data. Noise coring reduces low amplitude, high frequency signals. Dither, film grain, and other sources of electronic “noise”...
  • Page 97 This control instructs the server if the incoming 4:4:4:4 video stream will be recorded as a 3D signal. 3D Format IMPORTANT! This option is to only be used when recording 3D QPE content. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 96 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 98: Record Audio (3/5) Menu Page

    Select the resolution of the recorded audio signal. Choices include 16 bit, Resolution and 24 bit. Select the sampling frequency of the recorded audio signal. Choices Frequency include 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 97 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 99 This control is used to define the file format of the recorded audio file. Options include: QMF and Wave. QMF – this audio format is the QuVIS Media Format used or default audio clip form used when recording audio clips.

  • Page 100: Record Advanced (4/5) Menu Page

    To manually stop the triggered record session you must use the STOP button on the front panel of the Acuity. Elapsed Time – Enables the Acuity to automatically end the triggered record session once the specified elapsed time, set the “Stop Auto-record end trigger recording at”...
  • Page 101 To cancel the armed-and-waiting process, press the STOP transport button the front of the Acuity, which will cancel the process and clear the trigger events. As indicated, if the operation is canceled, the trigger events will be cleared and must be reset manually if triggered playback is desired.

  • Page 102: Record Panel (5/5) Menu Page

    Note: If a video component clips, its corresponding component bar flashes red and the frame(s) in question are noted in the system log. Recording a clip To record a clip, press REC+PLAY. The top half of the display will show real-time data during recording until you press STOP. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 101 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 103: Record Panel (After Recording A Clip)

    This button is active just after a clip has been recorded. If you do not wish to keep it, click Delete. (You may delete this clip and other files and clips Delete from the PLAY Browser menu page, which has other file management tools built-in. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 102 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 104: Dci Jpeg2000 Recording Overview

    (used only for DCI JPEG2000 record setup) are roughly equal to 48dB, 54dB, and 60dB respectively. The QuVIS Acuity does not currently record JPEG2000 content at a Constant Bit Rate (CBR) or fixed data rate (e.g. 250Mbits/sec) but rather employs a more efficient quality priority to the encode process. This Quality Priority Encoding (QPE) method is a patented process developed by QuVIS for wavelet-based recording including QPE and JPEG2000 content.
  • Page 105 RGB (709) and CAP XYZ. This setting is particularly useful when recording JPEG2000 image formats where the source is not in the required CAP XYZ colorspace. If the Input Colorspace is YUV (709) or RGB (709), the Acuity will automatically convert that colorspace to CAP XYZ as it records JPEG2000 formats.
  • Page 106 Format – this control should be set to WAVE for DCI JPEG2000 projects. This setting is used to instruct the Acuity to store the incoming audio data in a Broadcast Wave audio file format.

  • Page 107: Setup Menu Group

    SETUP menu group The SETUP group is the collection of menu pages that provide control over the Acuity’s system settings. Menu pages covered in this section include: • SETUP CONFIG (1/8) menu page • SETUP SERIAL (2/8) menu page •...

  • Page 108: Setup Config (1/8) Menu Page

    CineGUI. From this menu page system settings may be saved to a configuration file for later use or a previous setup may be loaded from an existing Acuity Configuration File. Every setting that is controlled from the GUI can be saved to a configuration file (with exception of the Ethernet settings –...
  • Page 109 Menu Page navigation popup located next to the name of the current menu page. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 108 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 110: Setup Serial (2/8) Menu Page

    These settings affect the communication ability of serial “terminal” programs and the LDV8000 control protocol (Port B only). The serial settings on the Acuity and the connected PC must match in order to communication between the two to function properly.
  • Page 111 The QuVIS Acuity has two RS-232 serial ports on the unit. The physical connectors are male D-sub 9-pin or DB-9. RS-232 Port A (Primary) – This connector is located in the front of the Acuity on the bottom edge of the front bezel underneath the adjustable front panel.

  • Page 112: Setup Gui (3/8) Menu Page

    This control is used to set the input method used for entering text (alpha- numeric) and timecode values from the front panel GUI. Text/TC Entry Options include: QuVIS Acuity™ Page 111 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 113 This sets the amount of delay or time of inactivity before the screen saver starts. Delay options are from 0-60 minutes or Off. Screen Saver Delay Note: The screen saver is disabled during hard drive activity (read/write operations). QuVIS Acuity™ Page 112 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 114 IMPORTANT! Temporary soft button assignments for menu page functions are not savable and will be reset to their global values (defined on Setup GUI menu page) when the server’s power is cycled. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 113 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 115: Setup Network (4/8) Menu Page

    Notes: If the Acuity is configured with a CPU 7, two Ethernet ports (Port 1 and Port 2) are displayed for configuration. If the Acuity is configured with a CPU 6 only one Ethernet port is displayed.
  • Page 116 DHCP server (if available), which allocates an IP address from a pool (scope) of addresses it has available. The Acuity also receives IP address settings for Subnet Mask and Default Gateway as part of the operation. If the DHCP service is turned on/off, a restart of the server is necessary for the setting change to take affect.
  • Page 117 Click Okay to accept the new address setting. The new setting does not take affect until the system is restarted. To abort operation, click on the Cancel button using the center touchpad button. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 116 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 118: Setup Gpi Inputs (5/8) Menu Page

    This menu page allows the operator to program the behavior of the server when it receives a GPI (General Purpose Interface) signal on the specified GPI input channel. The QuVIS Acuity has 4 available GPI input channels. WARNING! If GPI events are used with play scripts (QScripts) then you must ensure that the GPI settings defined on this menu page do not use the same GPI channel resources as defined within the script file.
  • Page 119 To assign a batch file to a specific GPI input channel, move the selection cursor to the corresponding entry in the second column and press center touchpad button. From the file browser, select the desired batch (.bat) file to be used and click on the Select button. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 118 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 120 Script Automation TPC Douser Close – this command is used to instruct the Digital Cinema projector to close its mechanical douser (if present). Script Automation TPC Douser Open – this command is used to instruct the Digital Cinema projector to open its mechanical douser (if present). QuVIS Acuity™ Page 119 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 121 Script automation tpc douser close Script automation cp650 format NS Script automation gpi 7 on Wait 2000 Script automation gpi 8 pulse 12 Log add oper “Fire alarm input detected – Emergency procedure invoked” QuVIS Acuity™ Page 120 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 122: Setup Gpi Outputs (6/8) Menu Page

    This menu page allows the operator to program the server to output a GPI signal on the specified channel when a conditional event is encountered. Depending upon the configuration of the QuVIS Acuity, up to 10 output GPI channels may be available.
  • Page 123 While a clip is being recorded there are four available ClipTracks (A, B, C and D) that are directly mapped to four available GPI inputs (1, 2, 3 and 4). If the recording server (i.e. QuVIS Acuity or QuVIS Encore) receives a GPI input signal during the recording of the clip, that GPI signal is stored as a ClipTrack that can be later routed during playback.

  • Page 124: Setup Cinema (7/8) Menu Page

    Digital Cinema projector (e.g. CineCanvas). Two other settings are required: Projector Type and Projector Subtitle IP Address. Local (optional) – Use this setting to enable QuVIS TitleMaster Subtitles (if present) to render Digital Cinema Subtitles on the server and overlay the timed-text or PNG graphics on the output video stream.
  • Page 125 (TPC commands) to match the specific network automation protocol being used by the target projector. This level of customization allows the QuVIS servers to use a single Show Playlist (script) with a single set of TPC automation events regardless of the digital cinema projector it will be connected Options include: •...

  • Page 126: Setup Info (8/8) Menu Page

    The system may be powered down from this menu page using a software-initiated shutdown routine. Setup Info Options Description Displays the version information for the currently installed QuVIS Soft Release (QSR) software release. Displays the list of currently installed hardware, including Hardware Info optional circuit cards, and their revision number.

  • Page 127: Vtp Menu Group

    The EDIT menu group is the collection of menu pages that are used to create and edit Virtual Tapes (VTP). Menu pages covered in this section include: • VTP CREATE (1/2) menu page • VTP EDITOR (2/2) menu page QuVIS Acuity™ Page 126 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 128: Vtp Create (1/2) Menu Page

    These are all settings you can specify when creating a QuVIS Virtual Tape. Once the virtual tape is created, you may select it for playback, place it under remote control and proceed to record clips into it just as you would to a timecode striped videotape in a VTR.
  • Page 129 You may need to navigate to more than one Record menu page to change all of the settings. Click this button to create the virtual tape using the above Create Virtual Tape with these settings settings. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 128 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 130: Vtp Editor (2/2) Menu Page

    “Sample_Feature” is the name of the VTP currently loaded for editing. The second line of text is used to display any comments that were entered when the VTP was created. Operation Menus QuVIS Acuity™ Page 129 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 131 The Video track displays the individual video edits (clips) on the timeline according their defined In and Out points and position within the project. The active video edit shown above is highlighted green to distinguish it from non- selected assets on the project timeline. Audio Track QuVIS Acuity™ Page 130 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 132 Alternately, you may use the “M” on an external keyboard to toggle this feature or the circular button near the front panel touchpad (in case you need to toggle this on/off while an edit is being performed). QuVIS Acuity™ Page 131 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 133 Use this option to import the project settings and automatically create a virtual tape. Select the VTP Import File (.vif) using the popup file Import Project browser. (JPEG2000 only) Project settings, including the order in which the assets should QuVIS Acuity™ Page 132 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 134 To add a asset to the Timeline Click on the Overlay Asset command button. Using the popup file browser, select the file name of the asset to be added to the timeline and press SELECT. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 133 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 135 IMPORTANT! Only expanded clips and Digital Cinema Subtitle (XML) files may be added to the VTP timeline. Collapsed clips are not supported and may not be placed on the VTP timeline. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 134 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 136 Delete Asset The Delete Asset command is used to remove a selected asset from the VTP QuVIS Acuity™ Page 135 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 137 Place the timeline cursor (white vertical line) at the desired timecode position of the select clip. The timeline cursor should be lined up on the timecode position of the first frame of the split edit. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 136 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 138 Note: Alternately, the touchpad or mouse may be used to move the timecode position of the In point using a left or right horizontal stroke across the touchpad surface. If an external QuVIS Acuity™ Page 137 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 139 Alternately, the touchpad (or mouse) may be used to move the edit using a left or right horizontal stroke across the touchpad surface. If an external keyboard is attached, use the left and right arrow keys to move the edit along the timeline. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 138 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 140 (00:00:10:05). To trim the In point of an asset Select the asset that is to be adjusted. Press the Trim In command button QuVIS Acuity™ Page 139 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 141 (ten minutes and ten frames) to 00:10:00:05 (ten minutes and five frames). The duration of the selected edit is automatically updated to reflect the change made to the edits Out point. Example: The duration of an edit is 00:10:00:10 (twenty minutes QuVIS Acuity™ Page 140 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 142 To complete the operation, press the highlighted Trim Out button a second time (center touchpad button or left mouse click). Delete In and The Delete In and Out command is used to remove all assets (even QuVIS Acuity™ Page 141 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 143 Click Okay to close. Asset Info The Project Info command is used to display the properties of the opened virtual tape in a dialog window. Click Okay to close. Project Info QuVIS Acuity™ Page 142 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 144 UNDO function will allow the mistake to be reversed. When performing an edit that uses both In and Out points, if the clip being added is longer than the defined area between markers, the QuVIS Acuity™ Page 143 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 145 The Scroll Left command is used to move the timeline view to the LEFT Scroll Left without changing the timeline cursors position. The Scroll Right command is used to move the timeline view to the Scroll Right RIGHT without changing the timeline cursors position. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 144 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 146 (i.e. QuStudio). Note: Public keys of registered Content Management systems are stored in the /user directory of the Acuity’s system volume. The public key of the Content Management system is needed in order to encrypt the content so that it can be registered and managed by the that system.
  • Page 147 Acuity does provide temporary (24-hour) access to encrypted assets to allow additional project modification and preview. Note: The temporary keys generated by the Acuity are temporarily stored in memory and will be erased if the server is turned off or restarted.
  • Page 148 When adding a new audio file to the timeline, that file must conform to the format settings of the virtual tape. Example A 16bit audio file cannot be added to a 24bit virtual tape project. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 147 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 149 The content owner (e.g. movie studio) or their authorized agent releasing a Digital Cinema Composition is responsible for authoring subtitle asset files that will be incorporated into a Digital Cinema Package (DCP). QuVIS does not provide authoring tools for subtitles creation. QuVIS does however provide the necessary tools (e.g.
  • Page 150 • QuVIS QuStudio should be used to transfer subtitle asset files to the VTP project directory for use within the VTP Editor. This will ensure that timed-text, graphic (if used) and font files are placed in their proper location prior to those assets being added to the Subtitle track of the VTP project.
  • Page 151 The VTP Editor provides external keyboard hotkeys or shortcuts for most commands and buttons. An external keyboard may be used locally by connecting it via the PS2 connector on the front bezel of the QuVIS Acuity. Keyboard hotkeys are also available while using remote or network-based desktop control using the QuDAC application interface.
  • Page 152 Keyboard Description Hotkeys ENTER Complete current edit QuVIS Acuity™ Page 151 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 153: Advanced Setup Menu Group

    This group of menu pages provides access to a set of advanced utilities and settings that are infrequently updated or used. Menu pages covered in this section include: • ADVANCED SETUP (1/2) menu page • ADVANCED SETUP (2/2) menu page QuVIS Acuity™ Page 152 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 154: Advanced Setup (1/2) Menu Page

    (CLI) Important! A PS2 keyboard must be connected to the front panel of the QuVIS Acuity in order to gain access to the QShell CLI. The SCSI Manager is special menu page that provides management functions for attached SCSI devices such as internal or external hard drives.

  • Page 155: Advanced Setup (2/2) Menu Page

    (5 – 8) for VTP editing. All digital audio channels will be available for editing by default. This control gives the QuVIS Acuity the ability to learn what time code Smart TSO response the controller wanted it to go to, and to respond with the intended QuVIS Acuity™...
  • Page 156 (HD) or Digi-Beta (SD). Each of these devices have specific pre-roll and edit to video pipe delays. This control enables the user to override the delay settings Acuity chooses to use to mimic these devices. This is definitely an advanced control and users should not change this Edit delay unless directed to do so.
  • Page 157 (microseconds) after the period. The number of digits specified ('n') dictates how many significant digits after the period should be used. If rounding is also specified, then the number is rounded to the last significant digit displayed. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 156 QSR Version 3.3...
  • Page 158 If, however, you want to insert text or numbers, you must treat them as literals: H=#Chr2#,M=#Cmi2#,S=#Cse2#,F=#Cfr2 The default clip naming string is #Dmo2Ddm2Dyr2_Thr2Tmi2Tse2, which names clips with the date_time format QuVIS has also used. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 157 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 159: Cinegui Interface

    There are application-specific differences between the two interfaces. The most important difference is that CineGUI does not allow any changes to be made to the program content stored on the Acuity. CineGUI can only be used to play scripted (QScript) programs such as a digital film; it cannot record over, erase, delete, or in any way change the stored material.
  • Page 160 GPI Input and Output channels must be configured for use with scripted events if they are to be used to control playback (input) or interface with external equipment during playback (outputs). GPI usage assignment is performed on the SETUP GPI INPUTS (5/8) menu page SETUP GPI Outputs (6/8) menu page. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 159 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 161: Chapter 5 - Modifying Configuration

    CHAPTER 5 – MODIFYING CONFIGURATION Information in this chapter includes: • Configuring Acuity overview • Set the Default Startup Config File • Save current settings to a config file • Load custom settings from a config file • Restore factory settings QuVIS Acuity™...

  • Page 162: Configuring Acuity Overview

    Set the Default Startup Config File The Acuity can load a specific set of custom settings from a configuration file each time the unit is powered on. If you do not set the default startup config file, the Acuity will load factory settings as defined in the read-only factory.cfg config file.

  • Page 163: Save Current Settings To A Config File

    Don’t worry; the system will prompt you if you are about to overwrite an existing file. The config file is always saved in the /user/cfg directory. To save the current settings to the named configuration file, click Save. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 162 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 164: Load Custom Settings From A Config File

    Use the following procedure to load custom settings stored in a previously saved configuration file. All settings will be applied immediately. To ensure all settings are properly set the Acuity should not be actively playing content while a config file is being loaded.

  • Page 165: Chapter 6 - Qshell Command Line Operations

    CHAPTER 6 – QSHELL COMMAND LINE OPERATIONS Information in this chapter includes: • QShell Overview • QShell via serial connection • QShell via Telnet connection (Advanced) • QShell Basics QuVIS Acuity™ Page 164 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 166: Qshell Overview

    The QShell interface is always available on RS232 port A (9-pin connector) located on the front of the Acuity to the right of the power button. For RS232 devices, you need an “RS-232 null modem” serial cable.

  • Page 167: Qshell Via Serial Connection

    If this is your first time connecting to a QuVIS Acuity or other QuVIS video server via the serial port, you will likely need to create a connection profile for the terminal application.

  • Page 168: Qshell Via Telnet Connection (Advanced)

    QShell via Telnet connection (Advanced) Before you can establish a Telnet session, you will need to know the IP address of the QuVIS Acuity you wish to connect to. This section assumes that networking between the Acuity and the PC has been properly configured and established.

  • Page 169: Qshell Basics

    QShell Basics When controlling a QuVIS Acuity from a shell interface, it’s helpful to be able to “ask Acuity” what your available choices are when you cannot recall them. There are several levels of built-in help, as described below. For additional information on command usage, see Appendix C.

  • Page 170: Chapter 7 - Installing System Software

    CHAPTER 7 – INSTALLING SYSTEM SOFTWARE Information included in this chapter: • QuVIS Soft Release (QSR) Overview • Installing new system software • Restoring a previous software release QuVIS Acuity™ Page 169 QSR Version 3.3...

  • Page 171: Quvis Soft Release (Qsr) Overview

    QuVIS periodically published software updates, called QuVIS Soft Release (QSR) that may update the target QuVIS product with new features, enhancements or bug fixes. There three types of software releases: Major, Point and Flash. Licensing for a Major software release may need to be purchased before the software update may be installed.

  • Page 172: Installing New System Software

    Use an FTP program to transfer the update files to the release directory of the system volume. Open a serial or telnet shell to Acuity, cd to the /release directory. To install the update type: Getrls newfilename (use the actual file name in place of newfilename).

  • Page 173: Chapter 8 - Remote Control And Virtual Tape Operations

    Edit a Virtual Tape • Insert Edit (Record) into a Virtual Tape from the GUI • Merging Virtual Tapes (QShell) • Virtual Tapes – Sync’ing Audio and Video (QShell) • Graphical VTPMerge Examples QuVIS Acuity™ Page 172 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 174: About Remote Control Protocol Support

    RS422 A LDV8000 RS232 B To enable remote control protocol support for the QuVIS Acuity, you must first select the serial protocol to be used (SETUP SERIAL (2/8) menu page) and then enable “remote control”. See the Configuring remote control section for detailed setup instructions.

  • Page 175: Configuring Remote Control

    To place the QuVIS Acuity under remote serial control, use the following steps. Requirements • QuVIS compatible Serial device or edit controller supporting either Sony or Odetics serial protocol, connected to the Acuity via 9-pin serial cable (wired straight-through). •...

  • Page 176: Ldv8000 Protocol (Rs232 B)

    Place the Acuity under remote LDV8000 control Make sure the Acuity is in the proper play mode for the LDV clip selected. You may do this by selecting the clip from the front panel and press the PLAY button on the PLAY – Browser menu page and then pressing the STOP button on the PLAY –...

  • Page 177: Starting Remote Control

    Starting remote control The process model for placing the QuVIS Acuity under remote control is similar to that of a VTR. The basic concept is that you open a communication channel between the Acuity and the serial controller by activating REMOTE control.

  • Page 178: Loading A Clip For Remote Control

    If the Odetics protocol is used, the remote edit controller may be used to record/create new clips but may not be used to append to existing clips. Only QuVIS Virtual Tapes may be edited (insert and assemble) remotely using the Sony RS-422 protocol. See section Edit a Virtual Tape for more details.

  • Page 179: Remote Control Status

    Once the selected media file has been placed under remote serial control a status window is displayed on the GUI to indicate that the QuVIS Acuity and the selected media asset is under remote control. Remote control status window – Clip (play only) Remote control status window –...

  • Page 180: Virtual Tape Overview

    The QuVIS Acuity provides a non-linear graphical interface (VTP Editor menu page) for editing a VTP from the front-panel GUI. This method relies upon the availability of media file assets stored on the Acuity or in the VTP itself (e.g. from a previous remote editing session). Media file assets stored on the Acuity can be created in a variety of methods depending upon the project type.
  • Page 181 Virtual tape file Project (dir) Virtual tape project directory Auto.tl System binary timeline file Edit_112304_123047.v First video clip asset Edit_112304_123047.a01 Recorded audio track(s) Edit_112304_123047.a02 Recorded audio track(s) Edit_112304_123047.a03 Recorded audio track(s) Edit_112304_123047.a04 Recorded audio track(s) QuVIS Acuity™ Page 180 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 182: Virtual Tape Properties

    Select an audio asset (“.a”, “.wa” or “.a0x” file) in a virtual tape directory and press PLAY to play that audio file separately from its video and audio siblings (the other file belonging to the same asset group). QuVIS Acuity™ Page 181...

  • Page 183: Create A Virtual Tape

    Create a Virtual Tape The process for manually creating a QuVIS Virtual Tape (VTP) on the Acuity is managed from the VTP Create menu page. The VTP Create menu page is comprised of two sections: Virtual Tape Settings and A/V Settings Summary.
  • Page 184 DCP package when listing available content. The virtual tape project file (.vtp) and project directory have now been created. The virtual tape is now ready to be opened in the VTP Editor for project editing. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 183 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 185: Edit A Virtual Tape

    Press the VTR PLAY button on the front panel. A message box will appear indicating that the selected virtual tape is under remote control. The QuVIS Acuity and the virtual tape are now under the remote control of your edit controller. Edit a Virtual Tape (Local – VTP Editor) The VTP Editor menu page is a graphical non-linear editor interface for editing virtual tapes from the local front panel GUI or from a remote PC workstation using the QuDAC utility.

  • Page 186: Open Virtual Tape Project

    (Chapter 4). Open Virtual Tape Project Use the following steps to load an existing virtual tape into the VTP Editor for project timeline editing. Navigate to the VTP Editor menu page on the QuVIS Acuity. Click on the Open Project button to select the VTP project to load.

  • Page 187: Add A Video Or Audio Track File To The Vtp Timeline

    Insert – will place the asset on the timeline at the position indicated but will move any existing asset (including a partial asset) to right of its position. Using the pop-up file browser, select the track asset file to be added to the project timeline and click Select. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 186 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 188: Add A Subtitle Track File To The Vtp Timeline

    Mark In point as the file placement marker. Subtitle files that have been imported using the Virtual Tape Import method should already be properly placed on the subtitle track. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 187 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 189 The selected subtitle track file is now placed on the project timeline as depicted in the graphic below. Repeat this process (steps 1 – 4) to add additional subtitle track files to the timeline. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 188 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 190 QuVIS Acuity™ Page 189 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 191: Advanced Timeline Editing Options

    A file browser window will open to allow the source asset file for the edit to be selected. b. Position the timeline cursor at the desired In and/or Out points and click Place to overlay the edit on the timeline. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 190 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 192 A file browser window will open to allow the source asset file for the edit to be selected. b. Position the timeline cursor at the desired In and/or Out points and click Place to overlay the edit on the timeline. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 191 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 193 The VTP Editor will place the new edit on the timeline. In this example, the timeline’s marked In and Out points overlapped with an existing edit. The new edit is placed on the timeline as an Overlay and does not displace (roll or ripple) the existing edit. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 192 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 194: Insert Edit (Record) Into A Virtual Tape From The Gui

    Jog/Shuttle play control at the end of the recording that was just made. The newly recorded assets are now available for playback. If additional recordings are required, repeat steps 3 – 7. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 193 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 195: Merging Virtual Tapes (Qshell)

    If the virtual tape containing audio edits are transferred from another QuVIS Acuity using a removable drive and if those assets are not copied to the same parent location of the virtual tape containing the video edits, anytime the removable drive is removed, the “superset”...

  • Page 196: Virtual Tapes - Sync'ing Audio And Video (Qshell)

    If the destination virtual tape exists, the operation will fail unless the –replace option is specified. • It is permissible (although not recommended) to specify one of the source VTP files as the destination VTP. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 195 QSR Version 3.1...

  • Page 197: Graphical Vtpmerge Examples

    Graphical VTPMerge Examples The following is a graphical depiction of both virtual tape merging and audio synchronization operations. The timeline represents a timecode-based section of the virtual tape. QuVIS Acuity™ Page 196 QSR Version 3.1...
  • Page 198 Appendix A - QuVIS Acuity Video Formats (VSP9) Interlaced (I), Record Parameters Video Interfaces Progressive (p), Image Frame Standard Aspect Active & Vert. Video Format Type Active Image Format Format File Name Segmented Encoding Rate SMPTE/VESA Ratio Digital In Digital Out...
  • Page 199 JPEG ~ = Requires VSP 8.1.5 or newer * = Requires an optional Analog Component Input (ACI) card. Contact QuVIS Sales for details ** = Requires an optional Analog Component Output (ACO) card. Contact QuVIS Sales for details *** = Playback ONLY! Requires VSP version 9. Additional costs may apply.

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