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Version 12.02 - December 2013

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  • Page 1 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Version 12.02 - December 2013...
  • 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

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. OVERVIEW 1.1. Presentation 2. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 2.1. Safety 2.2. EMC Standards 2.3. EMC Warning 2.4. FCC Marking 2.5. CE Marking 3. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 3.1.1.
  • Page 6 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 5.4. Audio Connections 5.4.1. Audio Channels 5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 Pinout 5.4.3. Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout 5.4.4. Monitoring Audio DA-15 Pinout 5.5. RS422 Connections 5.5.1. RS422 Connector Pinout 5.6. Gigabit Network 5.6.1. Functional Overview 5.6.2.

  • Page 7: What's New

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 What's New? In the Technical Reference manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features. The XTnano server Technical Reference manual has not been subject to changed related to new features for release 12.02.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview 1.1. Presentation Welcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XTnano server. We will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing working with you. The EVS XTnano servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p, and 1080i standards.

  • Page 10: Safety And Compliance

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Safety and Compliance 2.1. Safety This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following: • EN 60950 (European): Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment. •...

  • Page 11: Emc Warning

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Standard Area Title EN 61000-4-7 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4 (Limits), Section 7; harmonics and interharmonics measurements and instrumentation, for power supply systems and equipment connected thereto. EN 61000-4-11 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4 (Limits);...

  • Page 12: Fcc Marking

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 2.4. FCC Marking This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 13: Hardware Specifications

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Hardware Specifications 3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 3.1.1. Rack Mount 4U Main Frame Weight 4U - 19 inches chassis 30 kg / 66.15 lb Dimensions The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XTnano server with a 4U chassis.

  • Page 14: Back View

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Right View Back View 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 15: Control Devices

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 3.1.2. Control Devices The following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it. Nano Remote Control Panel Weight: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lb. Keyboard Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.9 lb. Tablet Weight: 0.3 kg / 0.66 lb.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 3.2. Power Supply Redundant Power Supply The server is fitted with two auto switching and hot-swappable power supplies. The secondary hot-swappable power supply should be connected to the mains to allow automatic power switching to this second power supply should the first one fail.

  • Page 17: Environmental Conditions

    • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing) • Cooling requirements: Forced air cooling air flow from right to left when looking the back panel of the EVS server. • Handling/movement: Designed for fixed use when in operation Storage and Transport •...

  • Page 18: Software Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Software Specifications 4.1. Video Specifications Video Standards The following table lists the video specifications both in SD and in HD format for your XTnano server. Standard Definition High Definition Video Formats 525i 59.94fps (NTSC) 720p 50/59.94fps...

  • Page 19: Audio Specifications

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 SMPTE Standards The following table lists the SMPTE standards supported by your server. Configuration SMPTE standard SD SDI ST 259:2008 (525i 59.94 Hz; 625i 50 Hz) HD SDI ST 292-1:2011, ST 292:2012 (720p 50 and 59.94 Hz; 1080i 50 and 59.94 Hz) Embedded audio HD ST 299-0:2010, ST 299-1:2009 AES/EBU audio...

  • Page 20: Video Codecs And Bitrates

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 • Up to 64 embedded audio channels (4*16 audio mono channels per video channel) • Up to 48 embedded audio channels (6*8 audi mono channels per video channel) in XREC configurations Audio Processing •...
  • Page 21 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Target Bitrate Range and Default Values The target bitrate of the encoded video stream can be set by the user within the accepted range: 8 to 100 Mbps for standard definition, 40 to 250 Mbps for high definition with the exception of Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD®...

  • Page 22: Maximum Bitrates

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 4.3.2. Maximum Bitrates These maximum values are valid for XTnano servers running Multicam version 12.02 or higher. They guarantee a smooth play and a browse at 100% speed on all channels simultaneously.

  • Page 23: Internal Bandwidth

    4. Max. RT Channels: maximum number of video channels (real-time record or real- time playback) that one EVS server can support for a given frame rate and bitrate. The RT Channels calculation is based on the use of Seagate disks of 300 GB (10K5) configured in 4+1 raids.
  • Page 24 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Bandwidth and RT Channels at 150 Hz (PAL SLSM 3x) Field Video Block-based Fields/ Max. RT Codec bandwidth Rate Bitrate Block Channels (Hz) (Mbps) (MB/s) Apple ProRes 422 LT 150.00 36.4 HD Mjpeg Standard 150.00...
  • Page 25 Seagate disks of 300 GB (10K5) are used in 4+1 raids, the disks will be able to write 300 MB/s, and the maximum server bandwidth is therefore 300 MB/s. For a mixed configuration with standard and super motion channels on the same EVS server, the following calculation must be used to ensure that the settings do not exceed...

  • Page 26: Recording Capacities

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 4.3.4. Recording Capacities Disk Storage The maximum internal disk storage available on SAS disks, is as follows: • 6 (5+1) x 300 GB SAS disks RAID Level: 3 The video RAID uses striping process across 5 or 6 disk drives. The video and audio data is striped over the first 4 or 5 drives while the parity information is saved on the fifth or sixth drive.

  • Page 27: Gigabit Ethernet Transfers

    This section provides empirical figures on real-time transfers for backup and restore jobs processed by the GbE network. The GbE bandwidth however relies on the customer network behavior, which depends on external conditions, and partly on the EVS servers. Warning...

  • Page 28: Important Recommendations

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Example How many real-time transfers can be processed over a 1GbE network if I work with Avid DNxHD® 120 Mbps in PAL, and if the maximum GbE bandwidth on my network is 70 MB/s?
  • Page 29 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Backup Transfers Internal 1GbE Connection The maximum number of real-time transfers through 1GbE ports of the XTnano server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video Field Based Speed Codec Bitrate (faster than Rate...
  • Page 30 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Restore Transfers Internal 1GbE Connection The maximum number of real-time transfers through the 1GbE ports of the XTnano server in 1080i, are summarized in the following table: Block- Transfer Video Field based...

  • Page 31: Video Interpolation

    1-line shift of the field, resulting in a vertical jitter of the picture. The jitter frequency depends upon the chosen playback speed. To avoid this phenomenon and provide a stable output picture, EVS developed 2 types of line interpolator: 2-line and 4-line interpolators. The interpolation process can be enabled or disabled by the operator on all EVS slow motion systems.
  • Page 32 The interpolator is of course always disabled at 100% playback speed, because there is no parity violation. EVS uses the same techniques with the Super Slow Motion disk recorder, working with all models of Super Motion cameras (150/180 Hz). The only difference between the...

  • Page 33: Hardware Installation And Cabling

    Check thanks to the included packing list if all the items are present and if they show any mechanical damage. If yes, report damage or the missing parts to EVS or their appropriate representative. Ventilation and Rack Mounting Adequate ventilation is obviously required for optimum performance.

  • Page 34: Rear Panel Description

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 5.2. Rear Panel Description 5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations The XTnano server is available in the following configuration(s): • 4U rack with 4 or 2 codec modules and various audio connectors. 5.2.2. 4U Rear Panel Layout...

  • Page 35: Network Connectors

    Network Connectors This rear panel part presents the following connectors: • The Gigabit Ethernet connectors allow the interconnection of servers, other EVS, and/or third-party systems into a Gigabit Ethernet network. • The PC LAN connector allows connection of the PC LAN interface of the EVS server to an Ethernet network.
  • Page 36 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Analog Audio The analog audio inputs and outputs are available on 4 multi-pin DA- 15 connectors with (2 in and 2 out) for audio signal inputs and outputs in analog format. See section "Audio Connections" on page 30 for more details on the DA-15 connectors pinout according to the various configurations.
  • Page 37 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 RS422 Ports The RS422 ports allow the server to be remotely controlled through remote panels or third- party control devices. When a remote panel is used, it should be connected on the first RS422 port. The four RS422 connectors comes in the following layout: Controls and Communications Upper Part...

  • Page 38: Video Connections

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 • The GPI connector allows GPI (General Purpose Interface) devices to send or receive electric pulses that will trigger commands on the server or to be connected with third- party devices. •...

  • Page 39: Digital Audio Da-15 Pinout

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 5.4.2. Digital Audio DA-15 Pinout The digital audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table where each column corresponds to one of the 4 available connectors.

  • Page 40: Analog Audio Da-15 Pinout

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 5.4.3. Analog Audio DA-15 Pinout The analog audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table where each column corresponds to one of the 4 available connectors.

  • Page 41: Monitoring Audio Da-15 Pinout

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 5.4.4. Monitoring Audio DA-15 Pinout The monitoring audio DA-15 connector is illustrated hereunder (connector installed on the rear panel and viewed from outside). Its pinout is described in the following table. DA-15 connector Pin # Outputs 1-4 (mono) Analog output 1 + Analog output 2 +...

  • Page 42: Rs422 Connections

    RS422 Connections 5.5.1. RS422 Connector Pinout The RS422 connectors are used to connect a remote control (from EVS or third party) to your server. The cable wiring is a straightforward pin-to-pin connection as illustrated in the following diagram. You should use a shielded cable to avoid electromagnetic interference on long distances.

  • Page 43: Gigabit Network

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 5.6. Gigabit Network 5.6.1. Functional Overview The Gigabit connection makes it possible to transfer video and audio material from your XTnano server to external systems via the TCP/IP network. The external systems can be the following: •...

  • Page 44: Important Rules

    Switches Supported Switches All switches used on the GbE networks of EVS systems need to support jumbo frames (Ethernet frames with more than 1,500 bytes of payload). The following models of 19-inch Gigabit switches have been validated for use with EVS workflows: •...

  • Page 45: Additional Information

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Model/Product Uplinks Stacking Dual PS Number ports switching routing HP Procurve 20(+4) 4x1G SFP 2510G-24 Cisco Catalyst 2x10GIG WS-C2960S-24TD-L SFP+ or 2x1G SFP Cisco Catalyst 2x10GIG WS-C2960S-48TD-L SFP+ or 2x1G SFP Cisco Catalyst 4x1G SFP WS-C2960S-24TS-L Cisco Catalyst...

  • Page 46: Gpio Connections

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 5.7. GPIO Connections 5.7.1. GP In Connections GPI Triggers The allocation of the XTnano server GPI triggers is performed in the Multicam Configuration window, in the GPI tab. See the Configuration manual for detailed information on allocating GPI triggers.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 TTL Inputs (GP In 5, 6, 7, 8) Relay Inputs Pin-Out The relay must be connected between the ground and the corresponding TTL input on the DB-25. TTL Inputs Pin-Out Each TTL input on the DB-25 is directly connected to the pin of the TTL connector on the device triggering the GPI.

  • Page 48: Gp Out Connections

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 5.7.2. GP Out Connections Relay Isolated Outputs (GP Out 1, 2, 3, 4) Pin-Out The user can define the functions, types and settings associated to the GPI outs in the following applications: •...
  • Page 49 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Specifications • each pin can be individually configured as an output or an input • internal 4K7 pull up to +5 V • low level Vi < 1.5 Volt (U12 = 74HC245) • high level Vi > 3.5 Volt (U12 = 74HC245) •...

  • Page 50: Boards Description

    Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Boards Description 6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration The XTnano server is equipped with several boards that are all developed by EVS. According to your server version, the following setup configurations are available: 4U Rack Installed boards...

  • Page 51: V3X Video And Reference Boards

    COD A V3X (front left) and COD B V3X (front right) Warning It is highly advised not to remove a V3X board from your EVS server. Should you have to do so, manipulate the board very carefully, making sure it is not exposed to mechanical or electric shocks.
  • Page 52 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Base Board Jumpers The following table lists the V3X base board jumpers and their respective function: Jumper Function ST1, ST2 These 2 jumpers must be installed on the last V3X board of the server (that is on V3X #1, 2 if there are respectively 1, 2 V3X boards installed in the server).
  • Page 53 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Base Board LEDs The following table lists the LEDs available on the V3X base board with the genlock functionality: Color Status Function — The genlock module is not initialized. Green Blinking The genlock module is properly initialized, but no valid genlock signal is detected.

  • Page 54: Cod Connectivity In Sd And Hd

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 6.2.2. COD Connectivity in SD and HD Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards SD 525i, SD 625i, HD 1080i and HD 720p. The specific connectivity for HD 3D Dual Link is described in the following sections.
  • Page 55 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 Connector Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 56: Evs Broadcast Equipment Sa Issue 12.02.A - December

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 57: Cod Connectivity In 3D Dual Link

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 6.2.3. COD Connectivity in 3D Dual Link Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D in Dual Link mode. Connector 3D mode Connector label Not used CHAR SD SDI monitoring output (HD) Not wired to the backplane.
  • Page 58 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 59: Channel Assignment

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 6.2.4. Channel Assignment Server with Two Codec Boards The following table shows how the channels (play or record channels) are assigned to the codec boards and connectors: Codec Board Codec Connector Channel Number Lower codec board (slot 2) COD A CAM D or PGM 1...

  • Page 60: Audio Codec Board

    Different audio configurations are available with the audio codec board. See "Audio Connections" on page 30 for details. The following LEDs are available on the audio codec board: • LD 1-3: internal EVS information only. • LD 4: transfer activity to/from the H3X board. 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 61: H3X Board

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 6.4. H3X Board The H3X board is divided in 4 parts (2 in front, 2 in the back). • Front left: GbE module. • Front right: CTL controller module. • Back left: CPU module . •...
  • Page 62 Color Status Function LED 1 Green An error occurred while booting the H3X board. LED 2 to — — For EVS internal use only. LED 8 FRAMER Green Not used. Green Not used. Green Blinking Indicates DSP activity (audio processing).

  • Page 63: Raid Controller Boards

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XTnano Server 12.02 6.5. RAID Controller Boards 6.5.1. RCTL Board on SAS Disk Array Disk Arrays on systems with H3X boards have a controller on the disk array board. Different configurations can be used • One internal array with a series of 6 disks •...

  • Page 64: Mtpc Board

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 12.02.A - December 2013 6.6. MTPC Board Introduction The function of the PC board is mainly the control of the video hardware and the interface of the peripheral equipment (such as a remote controller) with the video hardware.
  • Page 65 • IDE System Hard disk: the IDE disk drive is used for storing the EVS software and the DOS operating system. Neither audio nor video data is saved on this disk. The capacity of this drive may vary depending on market availability, but the system partition is always set to 1 GB.

  • Page 66: Led Information

    The ENVS jumper can be used to enable or not the presence of the VGA VS signal (Vertical Sync) in the composite output signal (TV mode) If the LSM TV mode is used, these jumpers must be set up according to EVS recommendations, which depend on software version and CPU board model/revision: Set up the jumpers as follows: •...
  • Page 67 This jumper should be removed if the device connected to the RS422 port is NOT an EVS controller. Maximum voltage on pin 5 of an RS422 port of the server should not exceed 5 Volt when the corresponding jumper is engaged.
  • Page 70 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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