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  • Page 1: Technical Reference

    Technical RefeRence Hardware Version 11.02 - July 2013...
  • Page 2  ...
  • 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 4: Table Of Contents

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. OVERVIEW 1.1. Presentation 1.2. Proxy Server 2. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 2.1. Safety 2.2. EMC Standards 2.3. EMC Warning 2.4. FCC Marking 2.5. CE Marking 3.
  • Page 5 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND CABLING 5.1. Rack Installation 5.2. Rear Panel Description 5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations 5.2.2. 6U Rear Panel Layout 5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout 5.3. Video Connections 5.4. Audio Connections 5.4.1. Audio Channels 5.4.2.
  • Page 6 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 6.5.1. RCTL Board on SAS Disk Array 6.5.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDX 6.6. MTPC A3/A6 Board Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: What's New

    The XT3 Hardware Technical Reference manual has not been subject to changes linked to new features for release 11.02. Former sections have however been fully restructured and generalized for all EVS servers: •...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview 1.1. Presentation Welcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XT3 server. We will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing working with you. The EVS XT3 servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p, 1080p, and 1080i standards.

  • Page 10: Proxy Server

    IPDirector: a suite of Windows software applications designed to manage networked EVS video servers. Its applications make it possible to control multiple channels within the XNet2 network, as well as to log an event, to create and manage clips and play-lists with advanced functions, among others to extract clips from a VTR.

  • Page 11: Safety And Compliance

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 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. • IEC 950 (International): Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment.

  • Page 12: Emc Warning

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Standard Area Title EN 61000-4-6 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4 (Limits); Section 6 ; Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields. EN 61000-4-7 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4 (Limits), Section 7;...

  • Page 13: Fcc Marking

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 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 14: Hardware Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Hardware Specifications 3.1. Mechanical Dimensions and Weights 3.1.1. Rack Mount 4U Main Frame Weight 4U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RCTL board 31 kg / 68.3 lb. Dimensions The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XT3 server with a 4U chassis.

  • Page 15: Rack Mount 6U Main Frame

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Right view Top view 3.1.2. Rack Mount 6U Main Frame Weight Disk Configuration Weight 6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 35 kg / 77.2 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 12 HDD on RCTL board (fix mounted) 37 kg / 81.6 lb 6U - 19 inches chassis with 6 HDD on hot swap rack 37 kg / 81.6 lb...
  • Page 16 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Dimensions The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the XT3 server with a 6U chassis. Front view Left view Right view 3. Hardware Specifications...
  • Page 17 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Top view 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 18: Sas-Hdx Unit

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 3.1.3. SAS-HDX Unit The following drawings provide the various dimensions, in mm, of the SAS-HDX external array. For more information on the SAS-HDX, refer to "External RAID Array SAS-HDX" on page 3. Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 19: Control Devices

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 3.1.4. Control Devices The following control devices can optionally be connected to your server to control it. LSM Remote Control Panel Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.3 lb. Keyboard Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.9 lb. Tablet Weight: 0.3 kg / 0.66 lb.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 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 21: Environmental Conditions

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 3.3. Environmental Conditions Operating • Temperature: 10°C to + 50°C (50°F to 122°F) ambient with free air flow • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing) • Cooling requirements: Forced air cooling air flow from front to back •...

  • Page 22: Software Specifications

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 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 XT3 server. Standard Definition High Definition Video Formats 525i 59.94fps (NTSC) 720p 50/59.94fps...

  • Page 23: Audio Specifications

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 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 24 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 6U Server The following optional audio configurations are available: • Configuration XLR AES/EBU: ◦ 16 input and 16 output (8 pairs + 8 pairs) AES/EBU balanced channels on 16 XLR connectors Maximal supported assignment: AES/EBU audio pairs per video with maximum 2 REC (video) and 2 PLAY (video).

  • Page 25: Video Codecs And Bitrates

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 4.3. Video Codecs and Bitrates 4.3.1. Supported Codecs Codecs and Related License Codes The XT3 server uses an intra-frame video encoding technique. It supports natively the video codecs presented in the table below. Code Codec Protection...
  • Page 26 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Content Transfer Encoding and File Header It is possible to perform the encoding process in 8-bit or 10-bit and to write a 10-bit file on selected codecs. The following table summarizes the proposed configurations:...

  • Page 27: Maximum Bitrates

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 4.3.2. Maximum Bitrates These maximum values are valid for XT3 servers running Multicam version 11.00 or higher. They guarantee a smooth play and a browse at 100% speed on all channels simultaneously. Codec Format 2 ch 4 ch...

  • Page 28: 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. Since an XT3 server can have a maximum of 68 local video channels, any value higher than 68 means that these additional real-time accesses can be used for transfers over the XNet (SDTI) network.
  • Page 29 Bandwidth Channels Avid DNxHD® 33.33 MB/s 9.00 Apple ProRes LT Mbps Avid DNxHD® 40.00 MB/s 7.50 HD MJPE EVS/Standard Mbps HD MPEG2 Intra AVC Intra 100 DVCPro HD Avid DNxHD® 44.44 MB/s 6.75 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Mbps Avid DNxHD®...
  • Page 30 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 31: Recording Capacities

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 4.3.4. Recording Capacities Disk Storage The disk storage, on SAS disks, can be as follows, with a total of up to 84 disks: • internal storage only: 6 or 12 x 300 GB or 900 GB SAS disks •...
  • Page 32 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disks (4+1) RAID Configuration – 50Hz (4+1) 30Mbp 40Mbp 50Mbp 100Mbp 110Mbp 120Mbp 185Mbp Disks arra RAID Spare audios audios audios audios audios audios audios 1067...
  • Page 33 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 (4+1) 30Mbp 40Mbp 50Mbp 100Mbp 110Mbp 120Mbp 185Mbp Disks arra RAID Spare audios audios audios audios audios audios audios 1143 1220 1220 4. Software Specifications...
  • Page 34 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration – 50Hz (5+1) 30Mbp 40Mbp 50Mbp 100Mbp 110Mbp 120Mbp 185Mbp Disk arra RAID Spare audios audios audios audios audios audios audios 1048...
  • Page 35 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Recording Capacity in Hours for 5 Disk (4+1) RAID Configuration – 59.94Hz (4+1) 30Mbp 40Mbp 50Mbp 100Mbp 110Mbp 145Mbp 220Mbp Disk arra RAID Spare audios audios audios audios audios audios audios 1066 1066 1143 4.
  • Page 36 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 (4+1) 30Mbp 40Mbp 50Mbp 100Mbp 110Mbp 145Mbp 220Mbp Disk arra RAID Spare audios audios audios audios audios audios audios 1143 1219 1219 4. Software Specifications...
  • Page 37 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Recording Capacity in Hours for 6 Disk (5+1) RAID Configuration – 59.94Hz (5+1) 30Mbp 40Mbp 50Mbp 100Mbp 110Mbp 145Mbp 220Mbp Disk arra RAID Spare audios audios audios audios audios audios audios 1047 1047 1143 1143 1219...

  • Page 38: Network Transfers

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 4.4. Network Transfers 4.4.1. XNet Transfers Rule This section provides figures on transfer speeds for jobs processed by the XNet (or SDTI) network. The section presents data in tables including the following parameters: 1.
  • Page 39 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 XNet Transfers The maximum transfer speeds between EVS servers through the SDTI ports of the XT3 server are summarized in the following table. The calculations take into account an SDTI bandwidth of 110 MB/s:...

  • Page 40: Gigabit Ethernet Transfers

    This section provides empirical figures on transfer speeds for backup and restore jobs processed by the GigE network. The GigE bandwidth however relies on the customer network behavior, which depends on external conditions, and partly on the EVS servers. The section presents data in tables including the following parameters: 1.

  • Page 41: Important Recommendations

    Codec (faster than RT) Rate Bitrate Transfers Apple ProRes LT 50.00 6.2x Mbps Avid DNxHD® 50.00 5.3x HD MJPEG EVS/Standard Mbps HD MPEG2 Intra AVC Intra 100 DVCPro HD Avid DNxHD® 50.00 4.6x Apple ProRes 422 Mbps Avid DNxHD® 59.95 3.8x...
  • Page 42 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Restore Transfers The maximum transfer speeds through the Gigabit ports of the XT3 server are summarized in the following table: Field Video Transfer Speed Codec (faster than RT) Rate Bitrate Transfers Apple ProRes LT 50.00...

  • Page 43: Xf2 Capacities

    Avid DNxHD® 85 Mbps 7.39 15.18 30.36 Apple ProRes LT Avid DNxHD® 100 Mbps 6.24 12.48 25.36 HD MJPEG EVS/ Standard HD MPEG2 Intra AVC Intra 100 DVCPro HD Avid DNxHD® 120 Mbps 5.44 11.28 22.56 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Avid DNxHD®...
  • Page 44 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Storage Capacity at 59.94 Hz (NTSC) The following tables gives the time (in hours and minutes) of A/V content of a given codec that can be stored on the XF2 hardware at a frame rate of 59.94 Hz:...

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47: 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 48: Rear Panel Description

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 5.2. Rear Panel Description 5.2.1. Rear Panel Configurations The XT3 server comes in a variety of configurations and rear panel variants: • 6U rack with 6, 4 or 2 codec modules and various audio connectors.
  • Page 49 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Video and Codecs The codecs modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material. Each connector on a codec module is connected to the corresponding J connector on the COD A or COD B module of a V3X board. See section "V3X Video and Reference Boards"...
  • Page 50 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 The following analog and digital audio connectors layouts are available according to your configuration: Config Layout Description • Digital audio: 16 BNC connectors (8 in and 8 out) • Analog audio: 16 XLR connectors (8 in and 8 out) •...
  • Page 51 • The XNet2 connectors allow the interconnection of EVS servers, and/or XStore in an XNet2 network. The IN connector of a server is connected to the OUT connector of another server, and so on to form a closed loop network.

  • Page 52: Power Supplies

    This rear panel part presents some or all of the following connectors according to your configuration: • The PC LAN connector allows connection of the PC LAN interface of the EVS server to an Ethernet network. • The Audio Monitoring Outputs connectors are AES XLR connectors that allow audio output connections for monitoring purposes.

  • Page 53: Rear Panel Layout

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 5.2.3. 4U Rear Panel Layout Rear Panel Areas The following drawing represents an example of a 4U rear panel available on an XT3 server. The various areas of the rear panel are highlighted in the drawing and their respective variants are listed in the following table along with a short description of the related connectors.
  • Page 54 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Video and Codecs The codecs modules allow connections for recording and playback of video material. Each connector on a codec module is connected to the corresponding J connector on the COD A or COD B module of a V3X board.
  • Page 55 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Analog Audio The analog audio inputs and outputs are available on multi-pin (DA-15) connectors for audio signal inputs and outputs in analog format. See section "Audio Connections" on page 49 for more details on the connectors pinout according to the different configurations.
  • Page 56 This rear panel part presents some or all of the following connectors according to your configuration: • The PC LAN connector allows connection of the PC LAN interface of the EVS server to an Ethernet network. • The Audio Monitoring Output connector is a DA-15 connector that allows audio output connections for monitoring purposes.

  • Page 57: Video Connections

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Power Supplies The server power supply is made of two hot-swappable units. Both of these units are connected to allow automatic power switching to the second power supply should the first one fail. 5.3.

  • Page 58: Digital Audio Da-15 Pinout

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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 59: Analog Audio Da-15 Pinout

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 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 60: Monitoring Audio Da-15 Pinout

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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. The DA-15 monitoring audio connector is only available on XT3 4U.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Xnet Network

    The XNet2 requires a network server dedicated to the management of the database shared among all EVS video servers. This is assigned to one of the EVS servers on the network. The EVS server acting as the network server can of course be used for standard server operations.

  • Page 63: Network Architectures

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 5.6.2. Network Architectures To set up an XNet network, EVS servers may be connected directly in a closed loop architecture or, using a dedicated hub, they may be connected in a star architecture as illustrated in the following figures.

  • Page 64: Required Conditions To Set Up And Run Xnet

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Connection Diagram With EVS XHub SDTI Hub Example of XNet2 network with a SDTI hub: 5.6.3. Required Conditions to Set up and Run XNet 1. All systems on the network shall belong to the XT3 or XS servers, XStoreSE, XHub3 devices.
  • Page 65 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 5. the network type must be set to "Server" on one and only one EVS video server on the network. The others must be set to either "Master" (to share clips and view others clips) or "Client"...

  • Page 66: Starting Xnet

    2. Make sure the value to Server in the Type field in the SDTI section on the Network page. Then start Multicam. 3. Turn on all "Master" and "Client" EVS video servers, and make sure the appropriate value is selected in the Type field in the SDTI section.

  • Page 67: Gigabit Network

    Multicam is actually started on all of them, check that selected cables to connect all EVS servers are suitable and not too long to operate. 2. If the connection cannot be established, please make sure that all equipments are set to the same speed and connected to the non-relay connectors.
  • Page 68 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 XTAccess is directly connected to the XT3 server through the Gigabit network via an FTP client. It runs on a Windows workstation and is mainly controlled by the external systems (no user interface) via XML files or other processes.

  • Page 69: Backup Of Clips

    ◦ It stores the backup file in the target folder specified by the external system. The metadata of the clip are either included in the file (in EVS MXF) or sent via an XML file. 5. Hardware Installation and Cabling...

  • Page 70: Restore Of Clips

    5.7.3. Restore of Clips Overview Only clips having one of the following formats can be restored: EVS MXF, MXF OP-1A, or Quick Time (depending on the video codec). The restore process can be set up in two different ways: •...

  • Page 71: Important Rules

    The hardware used on GigE networks with EVS servers need to support jumbo frames. • Both GigE ports of an EVS server need to be defined on different sub-networks. • Teaming between the GigE1 and GigE2 ports is not possible.

  • Page 72: Switches

    Switches Supported Switches All switches used on the GigE 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 73: Additional Information

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Stacki Dual Model/Product Number Uplinks switchin routin ports Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960S- 4x1G SFP 48TS-L Cisco Catalyst WS-C3750X- Optional Optio 24TS module Cisco Catalyst WS-C3750X- Optional Optio 48TS module A layer 2 device can be used when all machines are configured to be on the same LAN, when another layer 3 device is present to do the routing if needed, or when no routing between VLANs is needed.

  • Page 74: Gpio Connections

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 5.8. GPIO Connections 5.8.1. GPIO Connector Pin-Out The following table lists the GPIO connector pin-out: Relay Out 4 Relay Out 4 Relay Out 3 Relay Out 3 Relay Out 2 Relay Out 2...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Opto isolated Inputs (GP In 1, 2, 3, 4) Pin-Out Specifications • The input consists in an opto diode (VF @ 1.1 Volt) in series with a 470 ohm resistor. • Typical switching point @ 1.4 mA, for secure operation: ◦...
  • Page 76 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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 77: Gp Out Connections

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 5.8.3. 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: • Setup menu of the Remote Panel •...
  • Page 78 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 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 79: Boards Description

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Boards Description 6.1. Boards and Slots Configuration The XT3 server is equipped with several boards that are all developed by EVS. According to your server version, the following setup configurations are available: 6U Rack Installed boards...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Block Diagram

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Block Diagram The block diagram of the V3X board with genlock is illustrated hereunder with the connectors, jumpers and LEDs location: 6. Boards Description...
  • Page 82 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Base Board Jumpers The follow ing 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, or 3 if there are respectively 1, 2, or 3 V3X boards installed in the server).

  • Page 83: Cod Connectivity In Sd And Hd

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 V3X COD Modules LEDs The following table lists the LEDs available on then V3X COD modules (from left to right): Color Status Function Green Blinking Indicates CPU activity. There is a problem with the module processor. PLAY Green The module is set in play mode by the software.
  • Page 84 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Connector Connector SD mode HD mode label SDI monitoring output (SD) SDI monitoring output Not wired (HD) to the backplane. Used for onboard multiviewer input. Loop-through for the SDI Loop-through for the SDI...
  • Page 85 HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 Connector Layouts 6. Boards Description...

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    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 87: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Dual Link

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 6.2.3. COD Connectivity in 3D and 1080p Dual Link Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D and 1080p in Dual Link mode. Connector 3D/1080p mode Connector label CHAR SD SDI monitoring output (HD)
  • Page 88 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 89: Cod Connectivity In 3D And 1080P Single Link 3G-Sdi

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 6.2.4. COD Connectivity in 3D and 1080p Single Link 3G-SDI Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the video standards HD 3D and 1080p in Single Link 3G-SDI mode. Connec Connector 3D/1080p Mode label...
  • Page 90 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 91: Cod Connectivity In Slsm 2Ph Single Link 3G-Sdi

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 6.2.5. COD Connectivity in SLSM 2Ph Single Link 3G-SDI Connector Assignments This section describes the connector assignments and layout for the SLSM 2-phase cameras in Single Link 3G-SDI mode. Connector SLSM 2-Phase 3G Mode Connector label CHAR SD SDI program output (HD)
  • Page 92 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Connectors Layouts 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 93: Channel Assignment

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 6.2.6. Channel Assignment Server with Three 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 F or PGM 1...

  • Page 94: Audio Codec Board

    Different audio configurations are available with the audio codec board. See "Audio Connections" on page 49 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 95: H3X Board

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 6.4. H3X Board The H3X board is divided in 4 parts (2 in front, 2 in the back). • Front left: GBE (GigE) module. • Front right: CTL controller module. • Back left: CPU module . •...
  • Page 96 LED 2 to — — For EVS internal use only. LED 8 FRAMER Green The signal on the XNet2 IN connector is a valid EVS SDTI signal. Green The XNet2 SDTI network is established (SDTI loop closed, correct speed, etc). Green Blinking Indicates DSP activity (audio processing).

  • Page 97: Raid Controller Boards

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 11.02 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 98: External Raid Array Sas-Hdx

    EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 6.5.2. External RAID Array SAS-HDX The SAS-HDX is a 2U external disk storage containing up to 24 hot-swappable SAS disks, with a minimum of 5 disks. External storage can be used with or without internal storage.
  • Page 99 The corresponding disk is not present. Note When starting from a clean disk array (after a “Clear Video Disks” from the EVS maintenance menu), the server is recording first on RAID #0 until this one is full, then on RAID #1 and finally on RAID #2. It is therefore normal to see activity only on some disks depending on how much material (clips and record trains) is stored on the server.
  • Page 100 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Disk Insertion and Removal To insert or remove a disk from an external array, carefully follow these steps: 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 101: Mtpc A3/A6 Board

    • 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 102 EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A. Issue 11.02.A July 2013 Illustration 6. Boards Description...

  • Page 103: 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 104 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 105 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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