Page 1 ® Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Part number: 60600320 Version: 03.00 August 14, 2015...
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Page 3 This software and the accompanying files are sold “as is” and without warranties as to performance or mer- chantability or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. In no event shall Barco be liable for damage of any kind, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption or other pecuniary loss arising directly or indirectly.
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Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's Name: Barco Lighting Systems Inc. Manufacturer's Address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA Distributor's Name: Barco Lighting Systems Inc. Distributor's Address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
2.4 Connections ................28 2.4.1 Main connections ............28 2.4.2 Output, video capture, and genlock connections ..... 29 2.5 Powering ON the Barco Media Server .......... 29 2.6 Software startup ................ 30 2.7 Licensing .................. 30 2.7.1 CodeMeter Control Center ..........31 2.7.2 Launching CodeMeter Control Center ......
Page 7 4.7.1 Parts of the interface ............56 4.7.2 The X-Agora Designer User Guide ........59 A Specifications ..................61 A.1 Barco Media Server specifications ..........61 A.2 Standard connection specifications ........... 62 A.3 Standard connector pinouts ............64 A.3.1 DisplayPort connector pinouts ......... 64 A.3.2 DVI connector pinouts ............
Page 8 ® Barco Media Server Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide G.2 Media pane ................101 G.2.1 Media type ..............101 G.2.2 Tree view and tile view ..........102 G.2.3 Importing, managing, and refreshing media ....103 G.2.4 Previewing media ............103 G.3 Timelines pane ...............
Page 9 ® Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Barco Media Server H.5.2 To exit Remote Server mode: .......... 145 H.6 Live input ................145 H.7 Keyframing ................146 H.7.1 Animating an element's position ........147 H.7.2 Inserting keyframes ............148 H.7.3 Tangent control ............. 149 I Workflow layouts .................
Page 10 2.11 Confirmation screen ................. 39 2.12 Sample Status screen ............... 40 2.13 Completion screen ................40 2.14 Barco Media Server Full System Restore Menu ........42 3.1 XHD-Series server front panel ............43 3.2 XHD-200 server rear panel ..............43 3.3 XHD-400 server rear panel ..............
Page 11 ® Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Barco Media Server G.1 Window tab ..................93 G.2 Displays groups ................94 G.3 New group ..................95 G.4 Add display to an existing group............95 G.5 Projector properties ................97 G.6 LCD screen properties ............... 97 G.7 Curved LCD screen properties ............
Page 12 ® Barco Media Server Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide H.16 Keyframe activation ............... 147 H.17 A Keyframed Timeline Element ............147 H.18 Animated position trail ..............148 H.19 Inserting a position keyframe ............148 H.20 Inserting a keyframe with the + button ..........148 H.21 Inserting a keyframe by hovering .............
Page 13 ® Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Barco Media Server I.42 Player Outputs ................197 I.43 Live inputs ..................198 I.44 Sample Live-Input Timeline ............... 199 I.45 Global Color control ................ 200 I.46 Playback layout Players pane ............201 I.47 Timeline controls ................202 I.48 Playback performance ..............
Page 14: Revision History
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Revision history Revision Date Remarks number 03.00 August 14, Fourth release 2015 • Added Display properties (p.95). • Added Timeline properties (p.119). • Added Encoding with transparency (p.142). • Updated Box content (p.26). • Updated Connections (p.28).
Page 16: 1: Introduction
1.1.1 This guide This user guide describes how to operate a Barco Media Server. The user guide is de- signed to be a reference tool in the everyday work of the user with the product. It contains a complete description of the hardware components and the software suite. The manual also includes all the necessary instructions on how to upgrade and reinstall the software.
Page 17: Symbols, Pictures, And Fonts
Standards and safety This section lists standards that apply to Barco Media Servers and describes safety precautions that must be observed when installing and operating a product from Barco. Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 18: General Safety Instructions
EN 55024 (2010) —immunity: EN55022/CISPR22 Class A ITE (Information Technology Equipment) Barco Media Servers are products of class A ITE. ITE stands for Information Technology Equipment. ITE is subdivided into two categories denoted class B ITE (products intended Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 19: Precautions
• Observe all warnings and instructions printed on the devices! • Barco Media Servers do not require any maintenance work or servicing. Servicing should never be carried out by unauthorized personnel! • Never open the case of the unit without first disconnecting the power supply cord! •...
Page 20: Nema 5-15 Plug
Section 1: Introduction Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide • This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug, i.e. a plug fea- turing a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding- type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into your outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Page 21: Additional Information
1.3.4 Additional information Servicing Barco Media Servers do not require any servicing or regular maintenance work. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Page 22: Environmental Information: Disposal
For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your municipal waste disposal service. For details, please visit the Barco website at: http://www.barco.com/en/AboutBarco/weee. 1.4.2...
Page 23: Rohs Compliance
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 1: Introduction RoHS compliance 中国大 RoHS (Chinese Mainland RoHS) 1.5.1 Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 24 Section 1: Introduction Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide 零件项目(名称) 有毒有害物质或元素 Component name Hazardous substances or elements 铅汞镉六价铬多溴联苯多溴二苯醚 Cr6+ PBDE 印制电路主要配件 Main printed circuit as- sembly 插入式印制电路配件 Plug-in printed circuit assembly 外接电(线)缆 External Cables 內部线路...
Page 25: Turkey Rohs Compliance
“Electronic Information Products Pollution Control Labeling Standard” of Chinese Mainland, marked with the Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) logo. The number inside the EFUP logo that Barco uses (see the figure) is based on the “Standard of Electronic Information Products Environmental Friendly Use Period” of Chinese Mainland.
Page 26 Section 1: Introduction Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Master Power Switch Power switch on the rear panel of a Barco Media Server. The Master Power switch removes power from the unit, without performing a shutdown. Power switch on the front panel of a Barco Media Power Switch Server.
Page 28: 2: Installation
8.1 EMB In- dustry Pro and must be at least version 01.06.00. Verify that the Barco Media Server is loaded with the latest Windows image available on the Barco website. Refer to Restore (p.37) for more information about upgrading the Barco Media Server Windows image.
Page 29: Initial Inspection
2.2.2 Unpacking At delivery the Barco Media Server is packed in a cardboard box. Place the box on a stable (solid), flat, and insulated support during all the unpacking. Open the box from the top. Remove the Barco Media Server from its antistatic bag. Check the box content.
Page 30 To restore the system using the USB System Restore drive, see Restore (p.37). Barco does not provide power cords for all locations. It may be neces- sary to install a power-cord cap for your location. See Replacing a power- cord cap (p.69).
Page 31: Rack-Mount Procedure
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 2: Installation Rack-mount procedure The Barco Media Server chassis is designed to be rack mounted. Please note the following important points: • The Barco Media Server is 4RU in height. • The maximum ambient operating temperature is 40° C.
Page 32: Output, Video Capture, And Genlock Connections
XHD-200 servers do not have video capture or genlock ports. XHD-400 Connect up to four outputs through the DisplayPort ports on the video output card. If necessary, use the active DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters provided by Barco. XHD-402 Connect up to four outputs through the DisplayPort ports on the video output card.
Page 33: Software Startup
If the system is powered off any time after it has been initially powered on, you can power on the system again using the power switch on the front panel. If the Barco Media Server does not start, ensure that the master power switch on the rear panel is ON.
Page 34: Codemeter Control Center
The CodeMeter Control Center runtime application must run on each machine on which Barco Media Server software is expected to run. CodeMeter Control Center is the local management tool for hardware and software licenses, and it also plays a crucial part in updating licenses remotely.
Page 35: Codemeter Control Center Overview For Xhd-Series License
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 2: Installation Figure 2.2. CodeMeter Control Center overview for XHD-series license. Click on WebAdmin to see more details. This opens a webpage. Navigate to the License pane under Content. (See Figure 2.3, WebAdmin License page for XHD-series licenses”.)
Page 36: Designer Licensing
Section 2: Installation Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide XHD-Series licenses must have the Product Codes shown in Figure 2.4, XHD-series product codes” to properly work with Barco Media Server software. Figure 2.4. XHD-series product codes Requesting an update for an existing XHD-series license Launch CodeMeter Control Center.
Page 37: Codemeter Control Center Overview For Xdg-100 License
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 2: Installation Checking current licenses Launch the CodeMeter Control Center. Insert the XDG-100 Designer USB drive in a USB port on your computer. Find the XDG-100 license listed in CodeMeter Control Center (See Figure 2.5, CodeMeter Control Center overview for XDG-100 license.”.)
Page 38: Webadmin License Page For Xdg-100 Licenses
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure 2.6. WebAdmin License page for XDG-100 licenses XDG-100 licenses must have the Product Codes shown in Figure 2.7, XDG-100 product codes” to properly work with Barco Media Server software. Figure 2.7. XDG-100 product codes Requesting an update for an existing XDG-100 license Launch CodeMeter Control Center.
Page 39: Shutdown And Restart
Send the resulting .WibuCmRac file to Barco. Shutdown and restart The Barco Media Server can be shut down and restarted from Windows or by means of the hardware power switches on the front and rear panels of the Barco Media Server box. Note X-Agora always opens with the most recently saved data.
Page 40: Restore
The box powers off, without a shutdown procedure, and powers on again. Data may be lost. • Press the master power switch on the rear panel to power-off the Barco Media Server. The box powers off without a shutdown procedure. Data may be lost.
Page 41: Barco Media Server Validation Screen
The System Restore menu takes a few minutes to load. During this time, a number of small windows appear and disappear. Wait until you see a full-screen menu titled Barco Media System Restore Menu. Figure 2.10. Barco Media Server System Restore Menu Select the System Restore option or Exit to cancel the operation.
Page 42: Confirmation Screen
Section 2: Installation Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide If you select System Restore, the system displays the Confirmation screen. Note Do not select Full System Restore, unless you intend to de- lete all the data on the D: drive. See Full System Restore (p.41).
Page 43: Sample Status Screen
Once the Restore has reached this point (Applying the main volume), the Barco Media Server automatically restarts. Allow a few minutes for the Barco Media Server to reconfigure. Figure 2.13. Completion screen After the restoration is complete, you may remove the USB System Restore thumb drive.
Page 44: Full System Restore
Plug the USB Recovery drive into one of the external USB 3.0 ports on the Barco Media Server. The Barco USB Recovery drive is a USB 3.0 device; you may reduce recovery time by using this drive in a USB 3.0 port.
Page 45: Clearing Cmos
Allow a few minutes for the Barco Media Server to reconfigure. 2.9.3 Clearing CMOS If the Barco Media Server hangs or fails to boot after any change to the BIOS settings, press the clear CMOS button to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to its default value.
Page 46: 3: Hardware
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 3: Hardware X-Agora runs on various models of Barco Media Server. This chapter describes the hardware configuration of the XHD-200 Series and the XHD-400 Series servers. Although the XHD-200 Series and XHD-400/2/4 Series servers differ in height, they have the same buttons, switches, LED indicators, and USB 3.0 ports on the front panel.
Page 47: Series
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 3: Hardware XHD-400 series Figure 3.3. XHD-400 server rear panel • XHD–400 (4u chassis) • Outputs – 4 • Inputs – 0 Figure 3.4. XHD-402 server rear panel • XHD–402 (same 4u chassis as XHD–400)
Page 48: Server Rear Panel
Section 3: Hardware Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide • Outputs – 4 DisplayPort 1.2a • Inputs – 2 single-link DVI capture Figure 3.5. XHD-404 server rear panel • XHD–404 (same 4u chassis as XHD–400) • Outputs – 4 DisplayPort 1.2a •...
Page 50: 4: Software
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 4: Software The X-Agora software suite is a unified software environment designed to facilitate projection mapping project workflow from design to playback and operation. Requirements 4.1.1 Hardware X-Agora machines run Windows Embedded 8.1 x64.
Page 51: The X-Agora Architecture
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 4: Software The X-Agora architecture The X-Agora system operates according to a client-server architecture to allow maximum scalability. A typical X-Agora deployment comprises a Controller PC and multiple Player PCs, connected together as the X-Agora network. The Controller PC runs the X- Agora Server application that manages and coordinates the Player PC clients (all of which run the X-Agora Player and X-Agora Agent applications).
Page 52: X-Agora Server
Section 4: Software Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide 4.2.4 X-Agora Server X-Agora Server is a Windows service installed on the controller PC to coordinate all of the X-Agora elements on the network. Every application in the X-Agora network operates as a client of X-Agora Server, allowing you to remotely monitor and maintain your X- Agora network from the controller PC.
Page 53: Launch The Installer, And Select Next
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 4: Software Figure 4.2. Launch the installer, and select Next Select Accept to accept the license; then select Next. Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 54: Accept The License, And Select Next
Section 4: Software Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure 4.3. Accept the license, and select Next Select either Install, Uninstall, or Update in the drop-down menu; then select Next. If the software is already installed, select Uninstall or Update in the drop-down menu and select Next.
Page 55: Start The Installation Or Update
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 4: Software Figure 4.4. Start the Installation or Update Select Next to start the Installation or Update. You may have to confirm to some prompts for X-Agora requirements. Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 56: Network Setup
Section 4: Software Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure 4.5. X-Agora Select Close to exit the Installation Wizard. Note Uninstalling the software removes all the files that were placed on the computer at installation: binary files, some configuration files, and the demo project.
Page 57: Configuring Agent
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 4: Software To set up a project on multiple machines, you need a Server machine and at least one Player machine. On a Server machine, open X-Agora Server. The process opens in the background, and an icon appears in the noti- fication area on the taskbar.
Page 58: Launching X-Agora
Section 4: Software Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Restart X-Agora Agent. Note If remote share has not been configured prior to X-Agora installation, enter User and Password to access the remote machine and select Connect To Remote Share. Launching X-Agora Launch X-Agora Server by selecting the X-Agora Server shortcut from the Desktop or from the Start Menu.
Page 59: Parts Of The Interface
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 4: Software Figure 4.6. X-Agora start screen 4.7.1 Parts of the interface X-Agora opens the project, defaulting to the workflow layout that was in use the last time the project was open. In the case of a new project, X-Agora opens the Study layout.
Page 60 Section 4: Software Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide The interface comprises a menu bar, divided into left-hand and right-hand halves, and a workspace containing various panes. Menu bar The left-hand side of the menu bar has five menus: File, Edit, Window, Tools, and Help.
Page 61 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Section 4: Software you should still use the Projection Study layout to create your scene and displays, because this layout has features that may help people working at a more technical level: technical directors, architects, and integrators.
Page 62: The X-Agora Designer User Guide
Section 4: Software Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Timeline pane: The Timeline pane displays the layered content of one timeline. Do not confuse the Timeline pane with the Timelines pane, which contains all the Timelines and Timeline Groups in a given scene. Use the Timeline pane to compose the show or multimedia installation by assembling media assets in time.
Page 64: A Specifications
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix A: Specifications This appendix contains specifications for Barco Media Servers and specifications and pinouts for standard connectors. Barco Media Server specifications Specification XHD-200 Series XHD-400 Series Channel outputs 1× DP 1.2, 1× DVI-D 4×...
Page 65: Standard Connection Specifications
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Standard connection specifications Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 66 Appendix A: Specifications Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Specification Description Main (Display- • Display Connectors: DVI-I DL and DP 1.2 Port) and Exten- • Maximum Simultaneous Displays: 2 direct, 4 DP 1.2 ded (DVI) Multi-Stream Desktop • Resolution: • 3,840×2,160 at 60 Hz Max DP 1.2 Res- olution •...
Page 67: Standard Connector Pinouts
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Specification Description DVI video cap- • DVI-I (DL) connector ture • Input channels: 2 • Output channels: 0 • Supports HDMI, DVI, and composite video capture • PCIe ×4 half size plug-in card (110 mm × 170 mm) SD/HD/3G SDI •...
Page 68: Dvi Connector Pinouts
Appendix A: Specifications Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Signal Signal ML_Lane 0 (p) ML-Lane 3 (n) ML_Lane 0 (n) CONFIG1 (connected to Ground) ML-Lane 1 (p) CONFIG2 (connected to Ground) AUX CH (p) ML_Lane 1 (n) ML-Lane 2 (p)
Page 69: Ethernet Connector Pinouts
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Signal Signal TMDS Data 2– TMDS Data 3+ TMDS Data 2+ +5V Power TMDS Data 2/4 Shield GND (for +5V) TMDS Data 4– Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 4+ TMDS Data 0–...
Page 70 Appendix A: Specifications Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Pair Color 10/100 Base-T – RJ45 port 1000 Base-T – RJ45 port de- description scription white/green TXD+ TX0+ green TXD– TX0– white/or- RXD+ RX0+ ange blue – TX1+ white/blue – TX1–...
Page 72: B Replacing A Power-Cord Cap
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix B: Replacing a power-cord cap The Barco Media Server ships with an IEC power cord. Different locations (even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect the server to a power outlet.
Page 74: Control Center
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide ™ Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Using Dedicated Fullscreen Using Dedicated Fullscreen assures optimal video playback by taking full control of the GPU and bypassing desktop composition similar to what they do in video games.
Page 75: Create Eyefinity Display Group
™ Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Figure C.1. "Create Eyefinity Display Group" Click on Use a new arrangement. Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 76: Use A New Arrangement
™ Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure C.2. Use a new arrangement Select the screen from which you want to create the Eyefinity group and click on Next. The other screens will be disabled.
Page 77: Create The Eyefinity Group
™ Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Figure C.3. Create the Eyefinity group Select the layout type—for now, X-Agora supports only horizontal layouts (2x1, 3x1, 4x1, etc.)—and click on Next. Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 78: Select A Group Layout
™ Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure C.4. Select a group layout Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 79: Display Group Complete
™ Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Figure C.5. Display group complete Click on Next twice. The Eyefinity group should now span across multiple screens, as shown in Figure C.6, Eyefinity group spanning multiple screens”.
Page 80: Disable Eyefinity Group
™ Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide If the screens are not in the proper order, click on Arrange Eyefinity Display Group and follow the screen indications to set up the correct screen order.
Page 81: Manage Eyefinity Group In Designer
™ Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Figure C.8. "Disable Eyefinity Display Group" Manage Eyefinity Group in Designer In X-Agora, an Eyefinity Group is considered as one display so using the Identify Monitors button shows only one large number for the group. The displays that are part of the Eyefinity Group, however, are also identified individually with smaller numbers from 1 to 6, depending of the number of displays in the group.
Page 82: Two Screens In One Eyefinity Group
™ Appendix C: AMD FirePro Control Center Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure C.9. Two screens in one Eyefinity group If the X-Agora Player is in Dedicated Fullscreen, the Eyefinity group is also represented by a rectangle that spans across the correct number of displays in the group. In the fol- lowing screenshot, the group spans across two outputs: Figure C.10.
Page 84: D Edid Management
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix D: EDID management Extended display identification data (EDID) is managed through either the AMD FirePro™ Control Center or the NVIDIA Control Panel. Removing an emulated EDID through the AMD FirePro™ Control Center Right-click anywhere on the desktop to summon the desktop menu.
Page 85: Removing An Emulated Edid Through The Nvidia Control Pan- El
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix D: EDID management Figure D.2. AMD FirePro™ Control Center display connections The four icons at the right-hand side of the selected connection allow you to… View the selected EDID in HEX format. Save the selected EDID to a file.
Page 86: Select Nvidia Control Panel
Appendix D: EDID management Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure D.3. Select NVIDIA Control Panel Select Workstation and View system topology from the Select a Task pane of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Figure D.4. NVIDIA Control Panel Figure D.4, NVIDIA Control Panel” shows that the DVI port of the Quadro K620 is not connected, but the DisplayPort port is connected to an ASUS monitor.
Page 87: Nvidia Manage Edid Window
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix D: EDID management Figure D.5. NVIDIA Manage EDID window The NVIDIA Manage EDID screen has three tabs. Export allows you to create an EDID file based on the current display. Load allows you to load an EDID file to use as an emulated EDID.
Page 88: E Input Check
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix E: Input check The Barco Media Server has two applications that allow you to check whether or not the video capture card is receiving input. The dREC application checks the SDI input on the video capture card in the Barco Media Server XHD-404, and the Vision window application checks the DVI input on the video capture card in the Barco Media Server XHD-402.
Page 89: Sdi Video Input Check
Figure E.1. Vision Window output SDI video input check Use the dREC application check the SDI input on the Delta-3G-elp 40-bb video capture card in the Barco Media Server XHD-404. Click the Windows icon at the lower left-hand corner of the screen to access the Windows Apps screen.
Page 90: Drec Record Module, Showing "No Signal
Appendix E: Input check Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide • The Video Preview panel shows the input, if there is any. If there is no input signal, the Video Preview panel displays the message, "NO SIGNAL." Figure E.2. dREC Record module, showing "NO SIGNAL"...
Page 92: F Trouble Shooting
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix F: Trouble shooting Use Table F.1, Trouble-shooting matrix” to trouble-shoot problems with the Barco Media Server. Caution When handling power connections, remember to always follow safety pro- cedures. • Power down the Barco Media Server.
Page 93 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix F: Trouble shooting Problem Possible cause Remedy The Master Power switch is not Make sure that the Master Power switch on the rear panel is ON. The power supply is not connec- Make sure power supply is connec- ted to a valid power source.
Page 94 Appendix F: Trouble shooting Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The connections may be incorrect. Make sure that the cable is seated correctly and that the thumb- screws are tight. The suggested cable length has Be sure not to exceed maximum been exceeded.
Page 95 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix F: Trouble shooting Problem Possible cause Remedy This is a possible cable or network Check all of the Ethernet cables switch issue. and verify that they are plugged If you are using a network switch,...
Page 96: G Window Menu Panes
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes The X-Agora interface offers several panes for viewing aspects of your project. You can access these panes by using the Window menu on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Page 97: Display Groups
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.2. Displays groups Open the Displays pane and select the projectors or screens the attrib- utes of which you wish to modify. (See Figure G.2, Displays groups”.) Selecting a display (either in the Displays pane or in a Viewport) causes the Properties pane to show the parameters of the selected display.
Page 98: Add Display
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure G.3. New group G.1.2 Add display To add a display, you can use the menu shown in Figure G.3, New group”. If you want to add a display to an existing display group, use the + icon of that group. See Figure G.4, Add display to an existing group.”.
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Page 100: Projector Properties
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure G.5. Projector properties The Properties pane of a projector is divided into several sections. Name: Name a display. (A display's name should be unique within a project.) Position: Modify the position of a projector and its target, as well as its Roll and Orientation (Portrait or Landscape) attributes.
Page 101: Curved Lcd Screen Properties
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.7. Curved LCD screen properties LCD screen and curved LCD screens share the following properties: • Name • Dimension (M) • Scale • Position (M) • Rotation • Specifications •...
Page 102: Led Screen Properties
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide For curved LCD screens you can also define properties related to the curvature of the screen. G.1.3.2.2. LED screen and curved LED screen properties Figure G.8. LED screen properties...
Page 103: Curved Led Screen Properties
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.9. Curved LED screen properties LED screen and curved LED screens share the following properties: • Name • Dimension (M) • Scale • Position (M) • Rotation • Specifications •...
Page 104: Media Pane
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide • Pixel Pitch (mm) For curved LED screens you can also define properties related to the curvature of the screen. Media pane G.2.1 Media type X-Agora supports various types of video, image, sound and real-time media formats (such as live inputs and dynamic text).
Page 105: Tree View And Tile View
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes G.2.2 Tree view and tile view Figure G.12. Tree view The tree view shows the media as a tree, as would a common file explorer. This view is convenient for having a global overview of all available media.
Page 106: Importing, Managing, And Refreshing Media
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure G.13. Tile view Both views show missing media—and folders with missing media—using warning icons. G.2.3 Importing, managing, and refreshing media To add media files, simply drag and drop media files from Windows Explorer onto a Timeline or onto the Media Tab itself.
Page 107: Timelines Pane
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.14. Media preview Timelines pane The Timelines pane contains all the Timelines and Timeline Groups in a given scene. Note Do not confuse the Timelines pane with the Timeline pane, in which you as- semble media assets to compose a show or multimedia installation.
Page 108: Actions Pane
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide All Timelines are part of a Timeline Group. Each X-Agora project is created with at least one Timeline Group by default. To open a Timeline: Expand the Group by clicking the arrow next to it in the Timelines tab in the bottom left-hand corner, and double-click a Timeline.
Page 109: Sound
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Action Description Ambient Occlu- Applies ambient occlusion on the image. sion Color Correction Modifies saturation, min and max (black and white) levels, gamma, hue offset, and brightness. Fade In Fades in from plain black to the scene.
Page 110: Timeline
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide G.4.5 Timeline Action Description Go to Cue Sends the playhead to the specified TimeCue. The TimeCue can be either inside the same Timeline or in a seperate Timeline. Pause Timeline Pauses the playhead.
Page 111: Visibility
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes G.4.7 Visibility Action Description Hide object Hides a specified 3D object from the 3D scene for the duration of the action. Show object Shows a specified 3D object from the 3D scene for the duration of the action.
Page 112: Timeline Playback And Element-Manipulation Controls
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Note Do not confuse the Timeline pane with the Timelines pane, which contains all the Timelines and Timeline Groups in a given scene. Figure G.17. Timeline layers G.6.1 Timeline playback and element-manipulation controls Figure G.18.
Page 113: Zooming
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Select two or more elements and click on this button to set the length of all selected elements to that of the longest element. Add TimeCue: Adds a TimeCue at the position of the Playhead.
Page 114: Smpte Device Configuration
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Choose the correct input device in the Audio devices section of the Player s Properties pane. Figure G.20. SMPTE device configuration Configure the Master Player. Launch the Master Player.
Page 115: Properties Pane
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.21. SMPTE signal strength gauge In the Output s layout you should see the SMPTE signal strength gauge moving. If you don't see anything, it means that either the signal is too dim or the chosen audio device has to be changed.
Page 116: Video Properties For A Timeline Element
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Properties Figure G.22. Video properties for a Timeline element Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 117 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Video properties Name: Displays the name of the corresponding media. Shows the time at which the element starts playing on the Start Time: Timeline. Length: Shows the duration of the element.
Page 118: Image Properties
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure G.23. Image properties Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 119 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Image properties Media: Displays the name of the corresponding media. Shows the time at which the element starts playing on the Start Time: Timeline. Length: Shows the duration of the element.
Page 120: Media Effects
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure G.24. Media effects Slicing The Slicing subpane allows the user to play only a certain part of the video by selecting the start and end time. The use can either enter those times in the Start and End fields, or use the ruler.
Page 121: Properties Pane For An Input
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes The properties for an image are the same as the properties for a video, except there are no Slicing, Loop, or Free running options. Input properties Figure G.25. Properties pane for an input Enter the name of the input.
Page 122: Timeline Properties
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Timeline properties You can show the properties of a Timeline either by clicking on the Timeline tab in the Timeline pane, or by selecting the Timeline in the Timelines pane.
Page 123: Inputs Pane
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes causes a Timecode to go negative or to go outside the Timeline length, the offset is ignored. When Starting: This property can help manage Timeline transitions with interactive inputs.
Page 124: Input Variables
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure G.28. Inputs pane G.8.1 Input variables Once an input is created and receives input through the specified port, real-time feedback concerning the input's contents is displayed. Each TUIO or OSC input displays a list of incoming variables, each of which can be dragged and dropped onto action parameters.
Page 125: Input Variables
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.29. Input variables Configuring OSC and TUIO inputs G.8.1.1.1. Configuring TUIO To configure TUIO, select the input from the list and the properties will appear in the properties pane on the right. You can set the Name, Type and Port of the input. If the TUIO input is feeding data on the selected port, information will appear automatically under the input in the list.
Page 126: Connecting Variables To Actions
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide G.8.1.1.3. Input properties See Input properties (p.118) for examples of the Properties pane for inputs and input variables. G.8.2 Connecting variables to actions Input variables can be assigned to almost any action parameter in order to modify it in real time.
Page 127: Viewport
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.31. Detecting a "blob" that will trigger a Timeline Viewport The Viewport pane provides up to four distinct views of the 3D scene in order to facil- itate viewing and moving 3D objects and displays.
Page 128: Changing The Number And Layout Of Views
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure G.32. Viewport G.9.1 Changing the number and layout of views Click on the Views Template button, in the top right-hand corner of the Viewport pane, to change the number and layout of views.
Page 129: Camera And Controls
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.33. Views template G.9.2 Camera and controls To change the Camera assigned to a Viewport, click the Camera name to the right of the icon in the top left-hand corner of a Viewport frame. The projectors and screens listed in the Displays pane, as well as default cameras such as Top, Front, Left, Right, Bottom, Perspective, and Orthographic, are available here.
Page 130: Settings Pane
Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure G.34. List of cameras G.10 Settings pane The Projection study section of the Settings menu provides access to key features of the Projection Study Tool. Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 131: Settings Pane
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix G: Window menu panes Figure G.35. Settings pane Unit: Choose between metric and imperial units of measure. Surface gain: Set a value between 0.0 (100% absorption) and 1.0 (100% diffusion). Some special surfaces can also have a gain greater than 1.0. Surface gain indicates how much the surface on which you are projecting diffuses back the light.
Page 132 Appendix G: Window menu panes Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Min resolution: Set the minimum acceptable resolution. Max resolution: Set the maximum desired resolution. The Preferences section of the Settings pane allows you to toggle ON or OFF the project- ors in a Timeline layout and the reference grid.
Page 134: H Tools
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools This appendix contains information on several X-Agora tools. 2D mode Use the 2D mode to create projects that do not need to include 3D elements. The 2D mode uses a simplified workflow, removes some of the more complex concepts from the 3D mode, and is optimized for 2D performance.
Page 135: 2D Concepts
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Define the stage dimensions based on what is needed for the project. Create displays and position them in the stage. Add timelines and media as in 3D mode. 2D media manipulation and Keyframing can be used if needed.
Page 136: Controls
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Displays Figure H.3. Displays A display is the equivalent of projectors or screens in 3D mode. It is an output that can be connected to a player. In 2D mode, the concept of display is more abstract than in 3D mode;...
Page 137: Media Manipulation
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Figure H.4. Toolbar A toolbar is also available to handle Viewport manipulation, along with other 2d-mode features. The Select, Pan, Zoom In, and Zoom Out tools allow you to use their respective manipulation modes.
Page 138: Media Manipulation
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure H.5. 2D media manipulation To add media to a Timeline in 2D mode, you can still drag the media on the Timeline, but it is also possible to drag the media directly in the Viewport. Doing so adds the media at the current playhead time on the current Timeline at the 2D position at which it was dropped in the Viewport.
Page 139: Adorner Manipulation
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Figure H.6. Adorner manipulation When multiple elements are selected, fit or align options are available to move and resize your media by using a right-click menu in the Viewport. The align options allow you to align multiple elements to the top, middle, bottom, left, right, or center of the selection.
Page 140: Differences From 3D Mode
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure H.7. Fit and Align When Keyframing is enabled for a media's position, dimension, or rotation, using the 2D adorner instead applies the operation for the current time's Keyframe. For more details, see Keyframing.
Page 141: X-Agora Agent
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools X-Agora Agent The X-Agora Agent runs on each computer in the X-Agora network, coordinating and synchronizing each player application in the network with the central server. In short, the agent links each machine with the brains of the operation—the server.
Page 142: X-Agora Media Encoder
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Clicking the Agent Logs tab exposes logs of the activities of the Agent, as well as its communication with the server. Logs are useful for debugging connection problems, or identifying missing media files.
Page 143: Application Preferences
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Figure H.11. Application preferences Application settings The dialog box displays the following information. Crop definition file: the global crop definition file. If encoding jobs are set to perform cropping and do...
Page 144: Single Video Encoding
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Encoding quality: encoding presets, with details about the output co- dec, maximum number of supported layers in X- Agora, and disk space estimates. Click on the Reset button next to the setting to apply the default values of a setting.
Page 145: Encoding With Transparency
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Import the generated video package into the Media Pane of your project. Place the package on a Timeline. Select the package on the Timeline to expose its properties. Enable the Canvas Texturing option.
Page 146: Viewpoints
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure H.13. Content Production tool The Content Production tool allows you to: • Create cropping templates for motion graphics and video artists tasked with creating content for large-scale, multi-screen or multi-projector pixel spaces.
Page 147: Crops And Packages
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Align to object: Aligns the Viewpoint to a selected surface. The View- point is positioned to look at the surface, and its dimen- sions will be large enough to cover the surface entirely.
Page 148: To Enter Remote Server Mode
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide H.5.1 To enter Remote Server mode Select File > Connect to Remote Server. Select from the list the host with which you want to connect, and select Note The Agent must be running on the remote machine to which you want to connect.
Page 149: Keyframing
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Figure H.15. Live input on the Timeline Make sure you have a player configured in the Outputs layout and that the player s virtual inputs are properly mapped to the physical live-capture hardware that is connected to the player machine.
Page 150: Animating An Element's Position
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure H.16. Keyframe activation Once activated, a keyframe layer appears on the lower section of the timeline. Each keyframe is represented by a diamond. Figure H.17. A Keyframed Timeline Element H.7.1...
Page 151: Inserting Keyframes
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Figure H.18. Animated position trail H.7.2 Inserting keyframes For the position property, new keyframes can be inserted directly in the canvas by hovering the cursor over the path. When the cursor is over the path, a + appears next to the cursor, indicating that the next click will insert a keyframe at this location.
Page 152: Tangent Control
Appendix H: Tools Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure H.21. Inserting a keyframe by hovering Notes to Figure H.21, Inserting a keyframe by hovering” Unfold the layer. Hover and click to insert keyframe. You can move the Keyframe left and right anywhere on the Timeline. Whenever a Keyframe-enabled property is modified, the value of the Keyframe at the current play- head position is updated.
Page 153: Symmetric Tangent Property
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix H: Tools Figure H.23. Symmetric tangent property Figure H.24. Curve with non-symmetric keyframe tangents Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 154: I Workflow Layouts
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts The right-hand side of the menu bar at the top of the X-Agora interface allows you to choose from among the five workflow layouts in X-Agora: Study, Programming, Outputs, Calibration, and Playback.
Page 155: Layout Purpose And Workflow
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts I.1.1 Layout purpose and workflow The Projection Study layout is mostly used in the initial phases of a production. It is the layout best suited for creating your 3D scene and arranging your displays. You can create multiple display configurations, and produce a study document to detail and evaluate each configuration.
Page 156: Import 3D Model
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Importing 3D objects in X-Agora can be done in many ways; see Import- ing 3d objects (p.155). Figure I.2. Import 3D model Make sure that the imported model's scale is in proportion to the X- Agora 3D space and that it is properly positioned.
Page 157: Create A 3D Object
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Figure I.3. Create a 3D object Figure I.4. 3D Object Properties pane Create projectors to cover the imported projection surfaces using the Create Projector Array function. If you select a single object and click on Create Projector Array in the Properties pane, X-Agora automatically detects the projection area by choosing the biggest surface of the selected model.
Page 158: Importing 3D Objects
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Note In the event that you are using X-Agora to project onto a traditional flat surface (screen or otherwise), you can use the Projection Study Wizard from the Tools menu. This creates a projector array and also a screen that can be used as a projection surface.
Page 159: Projection Study Wizard Interface
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Projection Study workflow If no object is selected, choose between aiming the projectors horizontally at a Wall or vertically at a Floor. If no object is selected, define projection dimensions.
Page 160: 3D Objects Pane
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Size: Size defines the pixel space in m, cm, mm, ft, or inches. Luminance: Luminance of the projection surface in candela per square meter (cd/m ) or candela per square foot (cd/ft...
Page 161: Objects Pane
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Figure I.7. 3D Objects pane To import or create a new 3D object, or to create a New Measure, press the + button on the top right of the 3D Objects pane.
Page 162: Displays
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Measures workflow Measures are powerful tools with many uses. A Measure can be used to calculate a distance between objects, display this information on a page, or to resize an object based on a known real dimension.
Page 163: Studies And
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts I.1.9 Studies and pages Projection Studies A projection study is a configuration of displays in your scene. When creating a new project, a default study is created, but you can add more studies if you need to assess different display configurations.
Page 164: New Page
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Pages • To create a new Page in the current Projection Study, click on the + in the Study layout toolbar, in the upper right-hand corner of the Viewport, and select New Page from the drop-down menu.
Page 165: Visualization Mode
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Figure I.12. Visualization mode Luminosity visualization mode indicates the luminosity quality across the projection surface. Resolution visualization mode indicates the resolution quality (or pixel density) across the projection surface. The minimum and maximum values for the heat map can be set in the Settings pane.
Page 166: Heat Map
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure I.13. Heat map Print Layout Two different layouts are available in the Viewport. The default layout is the Study Layout, which is 3D-manipulation friendly. The other layout is the Print Layout, which is the layout used to prepare a page for printing.
Page 167: New Note
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts More print-specific features are available in the Print layout. • The Projector Specifications appear, showing the specifications of all the projectors in the projection study. • The Cartouche appears on the right of the Viewport.
Page 168: New View Style
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide View styles View styles allow you to customize how content is visualized, and can be used either for Print layout or Study layout. A view style defines the colors to be used for the background, the edges, and the objects.
Page 169: Exporting Templates With The Content Production Tool
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Figure I.19. Assign View Style 2 I.1.10 Exporting templates with the Content Production tool For a description of the Content Production tool, see Content Production (p.142). Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 170: Content Production Layout
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure I.20. Content Production layout The Content Production tool allows you to: Create cropping templates for motion graphics and video artists tasked with creating content for large-scale, multi-screen or multi-projector pixel spaces.
Page 171 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Align to object: Used to align the viewpoint to a selected surface. It will be po- sitioned to look at the surface, and its dimensions will be large enough to cover it entirely.
Page 172: Export Template
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Generating a cropping template Figure I.21. Export template To generate a cropping template from a particular viewpoint: Select the viewpoint in the Viewpoints pane to expose its properties in the Properties pane.
Page 173: Cube
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Use the cropping template to crop content with the Media Encoder. This produces a video package. The package can be dragged on the Timeline like a video. To output the package from multiple player machines, enable the "Canvas texturing"...
Page 174: Programming Workflow Layout
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure I.23. Cube UV map unfolded X-Agora does not include a UV Editor, and the "unfolding" process (called UV mapping) of the 3D model should be done in a specialized 3D authoring software like 3DsMax, Maya, Blender, etc.
Page 175: Layout Purpose And Workflow
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts I.2.1 Layout purpose and workflow The Programming tool allows you to build content Timelines. X-Agora allows you to create as many Timelines as you want in each X-Agora project. Because it was designed for large-scale installations, X-Agora also allows you to playback multiple Timelines simultaneously.
Page 176: Calibration Layout
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Calibration layout Use the Calibration layout to calibrate individual projectors when on site. X-Agora features four projection calibration tools, most of which can be used in conjunction with each other. The documentation for each tool outlines the other calibration tool with which it should or should not be used.
Page 177: Calibration Interface Elements
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts I.3.2 Calibration interface elements The main Panes used in this layout are the Displays pane, the Calibration pane, and the Viewport pane. Timeline related panes are also visible, so that you can test with actual content while calibrating.
Page 178 Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Use arrow keys to position more accurately the real position of the target. Press enter to validate, once the position is properly set. Repeat steps 3 through 6 until at least six targets have been positioned.
Page 179: 2D Projector Calibration
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts When enabled, the following options can additionally be set. Identifies a specific rendering mode for calibration Rendering Mode purposes Specifies how moving a point influences the calibra- Targets Transform Mode...
Page 180: Edge Warping Workflow
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide resulting image. Moving points that are part of multiple shapes has an effect on all of those shapes. If the user only creates a shape and moves it, the adjacent elements are not modified, resulting in discontinuity in final image.
Page 181 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Multiple points can be selected using the Shift key. Selected points are shown in red, unselected points are shown in blue. By default, newly created points are selected. Click on Create New Shape (the Plus sign) to create a new triangle or quad from the selected points.
Page 182 Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide You can also use the Del key to delete selected shapes. Move Shape Up (↑) or Down (↓): Moves a shape up or down in the list. The position of a shape in the list corresponds to its drawing order.
Page 183: Calibration Layout Manual Blending
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Figure I.27. Calibration layout Manual Blending Different blending properties can be defined for each of the projector's edges (left, right, top, and bottom). Adjusts the brightness of the projected image...
Page 184: Warping Workflow Layout
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Warping The Warping tool applies distortions to the image projected by the camera. It can apply small distortions, or it can warp an image to match a curved surface. With Perspective Correction enabled, the Warping tool can also create a keystone effect in your image.
Page 185 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Warping workflow Select a preset that fits your needs. See Preset: in Warping controls (p.182). Disable Perspective Correction if it is not needed, for example, if you are using warping only to correct some content inaccuracies.
Page 186 Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Preset: Creates a default configuration of control points based on a preset. Points can be added or deleted from any preset. When changing from one preset to another, the existing warping is preserved as much as possible.
Page 187: Outputs Layout
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Tangent Symmetry can be set independently for both horizont- al and vertical tangents. Warping shortcuts Ctrl+Click: Creates a row and a column of control points at the specified location. Ctrl+Shift+Click: Creates a column of control points at the specified location.
Page 188: Displays
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Click on Add Player and select the type of Player to add (based on the number of outputs). Do this for as many Players as you need based on the number of outputs required by your event and your Player license limit.
Page 189: Display Properties
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Figure I.29. Outputs Display pane Display Map controls Figure I.30. Display Map controls The controls in the top-right corner of the display map allow the following operations: Auto refresh: Updates automatically the low-resolution previews of active Displays.
Page 190 Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide When it is attached to a Player Output, a Display also indicates the name of that Player and the index of the output to which it is connected. It is also possible to access the color correction properties of the Display.
Page 191: Outputs Properties Pane For A Projector
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Max Input: This is a maximum value to clamp the displayed color channels. Hue Offset: Self-explanatory Saturation: Self-explanatory Brightness: Self-explanatory Figure I.31. Outputs Properties pane for a projector Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 192: Outputs Properties Pane For An Led Display
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure I.32. Outputs Properties pane for an LED display Barco Pn: 60600320...
Page 193: Players
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Figure I.33. Outputs Properties pane for an LCD display I.4.4 Players Players Map The bottom part of the Output Control layout is the Players Map. It is a visual repres- entation of all the Players in the current projection study.
Page 194: Outputs Players Map
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure I.34. Outputs Players Map Player Types and Licenses: X-Agora Players with different numbers of outputs are available. In order to launch X-Agora Player on a Player machine, its host needs to have the right local license, either as an embedded software license or a physical USB dongle.
Page 195: Player Performance
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Figure I.35. Player performance Figure I.36. Player performance Individual Player controls Shutdown Restart Wake-on-LAN (available only when the Player is offline) Play/Stop (available only when the Player is ready and has outputs...
Page 196: Player Controls
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure I.37. Player controls Player Map controls Figure I.38. Player Map controls The controls in the top-right corner of the Player Map allow the following operations: All Logs: Displays all the information logged by X-Agora, including useful debugging information for your project, the software, or your licenses.
Page 197: Player Properties
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts I.4.5 Player properties A Player has properties related to its physical host and connected projectors. These properties are grouped into different expandable menus. Figure I.39, Expandable menus of the Player Properties pane” shows the expandable menus in the Properties pane.
Page 198: Master Player
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure I.40. Master Player Main properties Name: A Player can be assigned a name, for mnemonic pur- poses. Color: A Player can be assigned a color, which is assigned to all its connected Displays.
Page 199: Advanced Player Option Menu
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Options menu Advanced Player options for rendering are available in the Options menu of the Prop- erties pane. Figure I.41. Advanced Player Option menu Set the size of the anti-aliasing window (“none,”...
Page 200: I.42 Player Outputs
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide between the screen refresh rate and the video feed rate. Use Fixed EDID: Use Extended Display Identification Data to force the machine to use and remember the specified monitor dimensions, even if no monitor is connected to the graphic card's physical output.
Page 201: I.43 Live Inputs
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts Custom size (“borderless” and Specify a non-standard Player resolution. “windowed” modes): Genlock This section of the Properties pane displays the support for generator locking a Player. Live Input devices X-Agora supports as many as four sources of live input on your Players. This section presents a mapping from virtual devices (e.g., “Input 1”) to physical devices (shown in...
Page 202: I.44 Sample Live-Input Timeline
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Figure I.44. Sample Live-Input Timeline Audio devices The Audio devices section of the Properties pane lists all the sound inputs on the Player machine, and allows you to pick the input that is used for SMPTE, on the Master Player.
Page 203: Global Color Correction Settings
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts provides the option to perform that operation again. Refer to Player Map controls (p.193) for information about synchronizing all the Players together. I.4.6 Global color correction settings Click the gear icon in the Display Map (the top part of the Output layout) to show the Global Output Control properties in the Properties pane.
Page 204: Playback Workflow Layout
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Green Dimmer: a control to attenuate or boost the green component Blue Dimmer: a control to attenuate or boost the blue component Reset resets the color correction properties to their default values.
Page 205: Timeline Control
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix I: Workflow layouts I.5.3 Timeline control Figure I.47. Timeline controls Timelines pane The Timelines pane provides a list of all Timelines in your project. Each one can be played, paused, or stopped with individual buttons. All Timelines can also be stopped simultaneously by pressing the stop button at the top of the Timelines Pane.
Page 206: Monitoring Performance
Appendix I: Workflow layouts Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide and it is particularly useful in a large show for which you can't physically see all the outputs. See Display Map (p.185) for an explanation of the Display Map and its controls.
Page 208: J More Information
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix J: More information This section contains more information concerning keyboard shortcuts, audio and video formats, and 3D-modelling formats. Keyboard shortcuts J.1.1 Viewport keyboard and mouse shortcuts Manipulation of 3D objects Rotate: Scale:: Translate:...
Page 209: Global Keyboard Shortcuts
Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix J: More information J.1.3 Global keyboard shortcuts Redo Ctrl+y Undo Ctrl+z Supported 3D, audio, image, and video formats J.2.1 Supported 3D formats X-Agora supports .fbx, .obj, .dwg, .dxf, and .svg. Those file types can be separated in two categories: modeling software formats (.fbx, .obj) and CAD drawing formats (.dwg,...
Page 210: Supported Audio Formats
Appendix J: More information Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide J.2.2 Supported audio formats • WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) 16-bit 44.1 KHz WAV files can be mono or stereo. Note X-Agora ignores the audio channels of video files. If you have audio that accompanies video files, you must extract it and add the audio layer to your X-Agora Timeline.
Page 211 Barco Media Server XHD-Series User Guide Appendix J: More information Note Media Encoder assumes media is gamma-corrected (as opposed to linear or log).  To obtain optimal performance and quality from X-Agora, it is recommended that you use X-Agora Media Encoder to encode your video content, preferably from image sequences (although entire videos can also be converted).

Barco XHD series User Manual

1 : Introduction

2 : Installation

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