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Hypermotion Cameras
Version 12.05 - May 2014

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Hypermotion Cameras Version 12.05 - May 2014...
  • Page 3 (for manuals on hardware products) or at the following page on the EVS website: http://www.evs.com/contacts. User Manuals on EVS Website 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.com/downloadcenter.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General Information 1.2. Wiring Schema 2. CONFIGURATION 2.1. Hypermotion Management 2.2. Hypermotion Controller Settings 3. OPERATION 3.1. Activating and Accessing the Hypermotion Mode 3.2.1.

  • Page 7: What's New

    USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras What's New? In the Hypermotion Cameras manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features in release 12.05. Speedbreak Functionality on Hypermotion Cameras •...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    When the EVS server works in hypermotion mode, it must run a Multicam LSM configuration. The aim of the hypermotion mode is to enable the use of a standard EVS Remote to control the hypermotion camera. Though most commands are identical for such cameras, the last part of this chapter lists some of the supported cameras model along with their specific features.
  • Page 10 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 The Remote Panels need to be connected as follows: • The main LSM Remote Panel is connected to the RS422 port 1. • The Remote Panel that controls the Hypermotion camera is connected to the RS 422 port 2.

  • Page 11: Configuration

    USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras Configuration 2.1. Hypermotion Management Remote Panel Assignment In setups where several LSM Remote Panels and a hypermotion camera are defined, the assignment of the various PGMs and hypermotion camera to the LSM Remote Panels is automatically performed as shown in the table below depending on: •...

  • Page 12: Hypermotion Controller Settings

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 2.2. Hypermotion Controller Settings User Interface The Hypermotion controller settings allow specifying the settings related to the control of a hypermotion camera from an LSM Remote Panel. These fields are available in the following interfaces: •...
  • Page 13 USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras Recorder Description Selects the record channel to which the A/V material from the hypermotion camera will be sent. Values CAM A to CAM D Default Values The default value is the last CAM defined in the channel configuration (for ex.
  • Page 14 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 Protocol Description Specifies the protocol type used for data transfer on the selected port. Values The following values are possible: • TCP / UDP (when Port is set to Lan PC). •...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Support or Sales team. • The Hypermotion parameter is activated in the Operational Setup menu of the remote (p.11.1 F1), or see the EVS Server Configuration manual. • You have correctly selected the number of remotes in the main menu according to the Remote mode parameter defined in the Operational Setup menu of the remote (p.11.1...

  • Page 16: Key Commands On The Remote Panel

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 3.2. Controlling the Hypermotion Camera 3.2.1. Key Commands on the Remote Panel Introduction This section presents the various commands you can use on the Remote Panel to control the hypermotion camera. When available, the corresponding key on the hypermotion camera is mentioned.
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras Last Cue This key corresponds to the ‘Search’ command on the hypermotion camera. The Last Cue key can have several behaviors: • If the Cues parameter is set to Off, the cue points are not managed. In this case, the Last Cue button allows users to perform one of the following actions: ◦...
  • Page 18 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 TAKE This key corresponds to the ‘Trig/Stop Rec’ command on hypermotion cameras. With a single-block memory or when the last block is reached, press TAKE to stop the recording. With a multiple-block memory, pressing TAKE induces the following actions: •...

  • Page 19: Lcd Menu On The Remote Panel

    USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras 3.2.2. LCD Menu on the Remote Panel Hypermotion Main Menu The hypermotion main menu displays the memory blocks that have been selected in the # Blocks parameter of the hypermotion secondary menu. The memory blocks use is described later in this chapter.
  • Page 20 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 Speedbreak Parameter When the Speedbreak functionality is available, it will be displayed as illustrated. Press the corresponding key to activate (highlighted) or deactivate it (normal display). Ramp UP SpeedBrk LSM Mode Block 1 Block 2 See section "Using Speedbreak"...

  • Page 21: Creating A Clip From A Hypermotion Camera

    3.2.3. Creating a Clip from a Hypermotion Camera When the camera is replaying its content into the EVS server, you can clip it automatically directly from the remote controlling the camera. Use the IN and OUT keys and the F_ keys to clip the record train corresponding to the hypermotion camera and to store it at a clip position.

  • Page 22: Managing Memory Blocks

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 3.2.5. Managing Memory Blocks Defining the Number of Memory Blocks Some cameras allow the users to split the memory into several blocks of the same size. Before recording material on the hypermotion camera, you should specify how many memory blocks you are going to use (1, 2, 3, or 4 blocks).
  • Page 23 USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras The common color code is as follows: Memory Block Color CAM Key Block Symbol Status Steady white Empty block Block 1 Steady green Recorded block Block 1 Blinking green Block in PLAY Block 1...
  • Page 24 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 2. Start the recording on the camera by pressing RECORD on the Remote Panel controlling the hypermotion camera. The material starts recording in loop mode on a memory block. ◦ If you press RECORD for the first time after selecting the requested block number, all memory blocks are erased and the recording starts on the first one.

  • Page 25: Using Speedbreak

    USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras 5. Press TAKE to stop the record on Block 2 and start it on the first available block (block 1). Playback starts on block 2. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 6.
  • Page 26 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 3. Jog in the sequence and define an IN point (compulsory) and an OUT point (optional) with the IN and OUT keys. If required, delete these points using the CLEAR + IN/OUT keys.

  • Page 27: Specific Camera Features

    USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras 3.3. Specific Camera Features 3.3.1. Introduction The subsections below describe the differences and variations of several camera models against the standard features described previously in this chapter. The following sections are based on the manufacturer's camera name. The table below...

  • Page 28: For-A Vfc-7000 Camera

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 3.3.2. FOR-A VFC-7000 Camera Application Start At application start, the recording starts on the first memory block. Parameter Values The tables below list the parameter value, or value range that are specific to the camera.
  • Page 29 USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras Cue Points Management Note The cue points are only operational when all memory blocks have been recorded once. • When a new ARM/REC command is issued on a block, all its cue points are cleared.

  • Page 30: For-A Ft-One Camera

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 3.3.3. FOR-A FT-One Camera Application Start At application start, when the block numbers has been selected, the camera automatically starts recording on the first memory block. Parameter Values The tables below list the parameter value, or value range that are specific to the camera.
  • Page 31 USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras Cue Points Management Note The cue points are only operational when all memory blocks have been recorded once. • When a new ARM/REC command is issued on a block, all its cue points are cleared.

  • Page 32: Initially, The Blocks Are Recorded Or Empty

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 Example The following steps provide an example for a typical use of the LSM Remote commands with a hypermotion camera: 1. Initially, the blocks are recorded or empty Block 1 Block 2...

  • Page 33: Hi-Motion I Camera

    USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras 3.3.4. Hi-Motion I Camera Camera Names The cameras manufactured by ARRI are sold as Hi-Motion I cameras on the market. Application Start At application start, this camera is in ARM mode and the recording starts on the first memory block.

  • Page 34: Hi-Motion Ii Camera

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 Cue Points Management • When a new ARM/REC command is issued on a block, all its cue points are cleared. • Cue points can only be marked when working with single-block memory.
  • Page 35 USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras Specific Behavior of Remote Panel Keys • RECORD: The Remote beeps if the CAM key refers to an empty block. • RECORD: Pressing this key while the current block is recording does not send any command to the camera.

  • Page 36: Photron Camera

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 • Cue points can be marked across several blocks but the recall is limited to the currently selected block. Example: ◦ While recording on memory block 1, mark cue points 1, 2, and 3 on memory block ◦...

  • Page 37: Vision Research Camera

    USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras The operational parameters are defined in the Hypermotion mode of the Remote Panel, in the LCD secondary menu. Operational Parameter Value Range Default Value # Blocks 1 to 4 Pre-Roll from 00s00fr to 5s00fr...
  • Page 38 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.05.A - May 2014 Camera Models This section applies to the following Vision Research camera models: • Phantom V642 • Miro Series • Phantom Flex4K Application Start At application start, the recording does not start automatically.
  • Page 39 USER MANUAL Multicam LSM 12.05 Hypermotion Cameras Cue Points Management • When a new ARM/REC command is issued on a block, all its cue points are cleared. • If the Last Cue command cannot access the desired TC preroll, the player remains on the current cue point.
  • Page 42 Belgium www.evs.com/contact EVS Broadcast Equipment is continuously adapting and improving its products in accordance with the ever changing requirements of the Broadcast Industry. The data contained herein is therefore subject to change without prior notice. Companies and product names are To learn more about EVS go to www.evs.com...

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