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Production & Playout Server

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ISCLAIMER

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EVS Broadcast Equipment cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this publication.

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ANUALS ON

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EBSITE

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EGIONAL

ONTACTS

The address and phone number of the EVS headquarters are usually mentioned in the Help > About menu in the user interface.

You will find the full list of addresses and phone numbers at the following page on the EVS website: http://www.evs.tv/contacts

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TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... II

WHAT’S NEW? ................................................................................................................. V

OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 1

1.1

XT[2] HIGH-RESOLUTION SERVER ........................................................................................... 1

1.2

XT[2] PROXY SERVER ............................................................................................................... 2

1.3

UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................ 2

1.4

DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................................. 2

1.4.1

Video Disk Recorder Main Frame 19 Inches ........................................................................... 2

1.4.2

XT-HDX ................................................................................................................................... 3

1.4.3

Remote Control Panel ............................................................................................................. 4

1.4.4

10” Touch Screen Video Monitor ............................................................................................. 4

1.4.5

18” Touch Screen Video Monitor ............................................................................................. 4

1.4.6

Keyboard ................................................................................................................................. 4

1.4.7

Tablet ...................................................................................................................................... 5

1.5

INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 5

1.6

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE AND OPERATING CONDITIONS ........................................................ 5

1.6.1

Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 5

1.6.2

EMC Standards ....................................................................................................................... 5

1.6.3

EMC Warning .......................................................................................................................... 6

1.6.4

CE Marking ............................................................................................................................. 7

1.6.5

Power Supply .......................................................................................................................... 7

Cold Swap .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Hot Swap .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Secondary Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................... 9

Grounding .................................................................................................................................................................. 9

1.7

VENTILATION & RACK MOUNTING ........................................................................................... 9

1.8

XT[2] SERVER MAIN SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 10

1.8.1

Video ..................................................................................................................................... 10

1.8.2

Audio ..................................................................................................................................... 10

1.8.3

Video Codecs & Bitrates ....................................................................................................... 11

Supported Codecs ................................................................................................................................................... 11

Target Bitrate Range and Default Values ................................................................................................................ 11

Content Transfer Encoding and File Header............................................................................................................ 12

1.8.4

Recording Capacity for XT[2] Servers ................................................................................... 12

1.8.5

Supported SMPTE Standards ............................................................................................... 14

1.8.6

Maximum Bitrate values ........................................................................................................ 14

1.8.7

AVID DNxHD ® and APPLE ProRes 422 .............................................................................. 15

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Video Bitrate Compatibility with Avid and Apple Products ....................................................................................... 15

Choices of Bitrates when using Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 with EVS XT[2] servers ............................... 16

Important Recommendations ................................................................................................................................... 20

1.8.8

Raid level: 3 .......................................................................................................................... 20

1.8.9

Interpolation .......................................................................................................................... 20

2-line Interpolator ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

4-line Interpolator ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

CABLING ................................................................................................................ 22

2.1

XT[2] 6U BACK PLANE, MULTICAM MODE ............................................................................. 22

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XT[2] 4U BACK PLANE .............................................................................................................. 23

2.2.1

(XT[2]H-4-A3) Shown with Optional AES on BNC Connector Option .................................... 23

2.2.2

(XT[2]H-4-A3B) Shown with Optional AES on Multi-pin Connector Option ........................... 23

2.3

GPI IN CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 24

2.3.1

Relay Æ Opto Inputs on the XT Server (GPI inputs 1, 2, 3, 4) ............................................. 24

2.3.2

Relay Æ TTL Inputs on the XT Server (GPI inputs 5, 6, 7, 8) ............................................... 24

2.3.3

TTL Æ TTL Inputs on the XT Server (GPI input 5, 6, 7, 8) ................................................... 25

2.4

GPI OUT SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 25

2.5

MTPC GPIO CONNECTOR 15/10/02 ........................................................................................ 26

2.5.1

GPIO Connector: SUB-D 25-pins Male ................................................................................. 26

2.5.2

GPIO Hardware Specification ............................................................................................... 26

2.6

RS422 CONNECTOR ................................................................................................................ 27

2.7

AUDIO CONFIGURATIONS ...................................................................................................... 28

2.7.1

CODA FOR XT[2].................................................................................................................. 28

2.7.2

PIN ASSIGNMENT ON SUB-DB15 CONNECTORS ............................................................ 28

2.8

CONNECTING MULTIPLE EVS VIDEO SERVERS ON XNET ................................................. 29

2.8.1

Connection Diagram without EVS XHub SDTI HUB ............................................................. 30

2.8.2

Connection Diagram With EVS XHub SDTI HUB .................................................................. 31

2.8.3

Required Conditions to Set up and Run XNet ....................................................................... 32

2.8.4

Starting XNet ......................................................................................................................... 33

2.8.5

XNet Performances & Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 34

2.9

GIGABIT NETWORK ................................................................................................................. 35

2.9.1

Functional Overview .............................................................................................................. 35

2.9.2

Backup of Clips ..................................................................................................................... 36

2.9.3

Restore of Clips .................................................................................................................... 37

2.9.4

Important Rules ..................................................................................................................... 38

2.9.5

Switches ................................................................................................................................ 38

Supported Switches ................................................................................................................................................. 38

Comparison .............................................................................................................................................................. 39

Additional Information .............................................................................................................................................. 39

2.10

REDUNDANT IPDP SERIAL LINK ............................................................................................. 40

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 41

3.1

BOARDS AND SLOT CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................ 41

3.1.1

6U Frame .............................................................................................................................. 41

3.1.2

4U Frame .............................................................................................................................. 41

3.2

VIDEO AND REFERENCE BOARDS ........................................................................................ 42

3.2.1

COHX Board ......................................................................................................................... 42

Description ............................................................................................................................................................... 42

Block Diagram .......................................................................................................................................................... 43

Jumpers on the COHX Base Module ....................................................................................................................... 43

Leds on the COHX Base Module with Genlock ....................................................................................................... 44

Leds on the COD A and COD B Modules (from Left to Right) ................................................................................. 44

Connectors on the COD A and COD B Modules ..................................................................................................... 45

Layout of Connector Positions and Assignments..................................................................................................... 46

Channel Assignment ................................................................................................................................................ 48

3.3

AUDIO CODEC BOARD ............................................................................................................ 50

LED Information and Connector ............................................................................................................................... 50

3.4

RAID CONTROLLER BOARDS ................................................................................................. 51

3.4.1

HCTX board .......................................................................................................................... 51

Jumpers ................................................................................................................................................................... 51

LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................................ 52

Connectors ............................................................................................................................................................... 53

Gigabit Connectors .................................................................................................................................................. 53

3.4.2

RCTL Board on Disk Array (with HCTX) ............................................................................... 54

LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................................ 54

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External RAID Array XT-HDX for XT[2] Server ..................................................................... 55

Installation and Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 56

Disk Organization ..................................................................................................................................................... 57

LED Status ............................................................................................................................................................... 57

How to Replace a Disk ............................................................................................................................................. 58

3.5

MTPC BOARD ........................................................................................................................... 58

3.5.1

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 58

3.5.2

A2/A3 and A2/A4 Board ........................................................................................................ 59

Multiviewer ............................................................................................................................................................... 59

LED Information: ...................................................................................................................................................... 60

Board Configuration: ................................................................................................................................................ 60

3.5.3

Memory Hole Activation ........................................................................................................ 61

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What’s New?

The following table describes the sections updated to reflect the new and modified features in version 10.04 (compared to version 10.03).

In the user manual, the icon has been added on left margin to highlight information on new and updated features.

Click the section number (or the description) in the table to jump directly to the corresponding section.

Section Description

Section 1.8.5

Section 2.9.4

New SMPTE standard

Some important rules to be taken into account on GigE networks

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1. Overview

Welcome in the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XT[2]

server. We will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing working with you.

The EVS XT[2] series servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p,

1080i and 1080p standards. These multi-channel, disk-based video servers are ideal for a wide range of broadcast applications, from sports and live production to playout and transmission.

1.1 XT[2] HIGH-RESOLUTION SERVER

The XT[2] server is typically used as a high-resolution server with various third party controllers, applications and automation systems using industry-standard protocols such as Sony BVW75, VDCP, Odetics, DD35, IPDP, or EVS’ AVSP,

EditRec, Linx API. XT[2] series servers can also be controlled by EVS applications:

Live Slow Motion (LSM) for sports production, including replays, highlights editing, and analysis tools like Split Screen to compare 2 synchronized actions side by side, Target Tracking and Painting to highlight a particular detail or provide tactical explanations

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 XNet 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 It also provides extensive database search features.

AirBox: a Windows GUI to manage clips and play-lists with various advanced

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1.2 XT[2] PROXY SERVER

From Multicam V10.01, a low-resolution option can be set up to use the XT[2] server as a proxy server only. The Proxy servers can be run on large production events as the counterparts of the high-resolution servers. In this case, they need to be included in an XNet network distinct from the high-resolution XNet network.

The XT[2] proxy servers are used for browsing purposes and can be controlled by

IPDirector or EVS’ AVSP protocols.

1.3 UNPACKING

Upon receipt of the equipment examine packing for obvious signs of damage. If damaged, do not unpack and inform the carrier immediately. 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.

1.4 DIMENSIONS

1.4.1 V

IDEO

ISK

ECORDER

AIN

RAME

19 I

NCHES

Rack mount 6U – Weight: 32.5 Kg/ 71.5 Lbs.

Rack mount 4U: Height: 170 mm

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The following table specifies the various lengths:

Cold swap (without redundant power supply)

Description

Rackable length (from behind the rack mounting stripes to the back of the server)

Length without the front panel

Length with the handles

Length with the front panel

Hot swap (with redundant power supply)

627

660

670

24,7

26,0

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Length (mm) Length (inch.)

603 23,7

Description Length (mm) Length (inch.)

Rackable length (from behind the rack mounting stripes to the back of the server)

Length without the front panel

640 25,2

662 26,1

Length with the handles 695 27,4

Length with the front panel 705 27,7

Hot swap power supplies sticks out by 25mm / 1’’ (H: 187mm / 7.2’ by W: 170mm /

6.65’)

Rack mounting stripes: L: 270 mm / 10.6” by W 21 mm / 0.8”

Handles: H: 55mm / 2.2” by L: 160 mm / 6.3” by W: 21 mm / 0.8”

1.4.2 XT-HDX

For more information on the XT-HDX, refer to section 3.4.3 “External RAID Array

XT-HDX for XT[2] Server”, on page 55.

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EMOTE

ONTROL

ANEL

Weight: 2.9 Kg / 6.3 Lbs.

1.4.4 10” T

OUCH

CREEN

IDEO

ONITOR

Weight: 3.6 Kg / 7.8 Lbs.

1.4.5 18” T

OUCH

CREEN

IDEO

ONITOR

Weight: 11.0 Kg / 23.9 Lbs.

1.4.6 K

EYBOARD

Weight: 0.4 Kg / 0.9 Lbs.

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ABLET

Weight: 0.3 Kg / 6.6 Lbs.

R e f : W a c o m ® C T F - 4 3 0 B a m b o o O n e

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1.5 INSTALLATION

Before turning on the power, open the front door of Video disk recorder unit to check if all boards fit into their guides. If a board is out of its guides, remove carefully the board and replace it in the same slot.

1.6 SAFETY, COMPLIANCE AND OPERATING

CONDITIONS

1.6.1 S

AFETY

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.

In addition, this equipment has been designed to meet the following:

UL 1950 - USA USA Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment

1.6.2 EMC S

TANDARDS

EN 55022 European Emission Standard

EN 61000-3-2 European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 3 (Limits);

Section2 ; limits for harmonic current emissions

(equipment input current <16A per phase)

EN 61000-3-3 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part

3 (Limits), Section 3; limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current of 16 A.

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EN 55022 European Emission Standard

EN 61000-4-3 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part

4 (Limits), Section 3; Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-Frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test.

EN 61000-4-4 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part

4 (Limits), Section 4; Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.

EN 61000-4-5 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part

4 (Limits), Section 5; Testing and measurement techniques - Surge immunity test.

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; harmonics and interharmonics measurements and instrumentation, for power supply systems and equipment connected thereto.

EN 61000-4-11 European European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part

4 (Limits); Section 11 ; Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests.

EN 50082-1 European European Generic Immunity Standard – Part 1:

Domestic, commercial and light industry environment.

FCC USA Conducted and radiated emission limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) Title 47 –

Telecommunications, Part 15: Radio Frequency devices, subpart B-Unintentional Radiators.

1.6.3 EMC W

ARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

1.6.4 CE M

ARKING

The CE marking is affixed to indicate compliance with the following directives:

• 89/336//EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Members

States to electromagnetic compatibility.

• 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of the

Members States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

• 1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.

1.6.5 P

OWER

UPPLY

Important

The protective earth must be connected to the ground before powering up the unit.

OLD

WAP

This equipment is equipped with AUTOSWITCH power supply.

Connection to supply: Pluggable equipment Type A (EN60950 §1.2.5): Equipment which is intended for connection to the building power supply wiring via a nonindustrial plug and socket-outlet or a non-industrial appliance coupler or both.

Correct mains polarity must always be observed. Do not use reversible power plugs with this equipment.

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Class of equipment: Class 1 equipment (EN60950 § 1.2.5): electric shock protection by basic insulation and protective earth.

Rated voltage: 110 to 240Vac (single phase)

Rated frequency: 50-60 Hz

Related Current: 10 A (100 to 120 Vac range) 5 A (220 to 240 Vac range)

Input connector: CEE22/IEC 320 3-pin male receptacle

Environmental Conditions

The equipment should be kept in the following environmental conditions:

Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) ambient with free air flow

Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing)

Cooling requirements: Forced air cooling air flow from front to back

Handling/movement: Designed for fixed use when in operation

Storage and transportation temperature: 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Storage and transportation relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing)

OT

WAP

This equipment is equipped with AUTOSWITCH and hot-swappable power supply.

Correct mains polarity must always be observed. Do not use reversible power plugs with this equipment.

Class of equipment: Class 1 equipment (EN60950 § 1.2.5): electric shock protection by basic insulation and protective earth.

Rated voltage: 115 to 240Vac (single phase)

Rated frequency: 47-63 Hz

Related Current: 8 A (100 to 120 Vac range) 4 A (220 to 240 Vac range)

Input connector: CEE22/IEC 320 3-pin male receptacle

Environmental Conditions

Temperature: 0°C to + 50°C (32°F to 104°F) ambient with free air flow

Relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing)

Cooling requirements: Forced air cooling air flow from front to back

Handling/movement: Designed for fixed use when in operation

Storage and transportation temperature: 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Storage and transportation relative humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing)

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OWER

UPPLY

Cold Swap 2

n d

Power Supply

A 2 n d power supply (cold swap) for the disk recorder unit is available optionally.

To connect this 2 n d power supply in case of failure of the main one, remove the metal plate in the top right corner of the back panel, and swap the large electrical connector located inside this compartment.

This additional power supply should not be connected to mains when not in use.

Hot Swap 2

n d

Power Supply

A 2 n d power supply (hot swap) for the disk recorder unit is available optionally.

This additional power supply should be connected to mains to allow automatic power switching to the second power supply would the first one fail.

ROUNDING

Ensure the disk recorder unit is properly grounded at all times to avoid electrical shock hazard.

1.7 VENTILATION & RACK MOUNTING

Adequate ventilation is obviously required for optimum performance. As a result of this consideration, ensure no other equipment is located close to the mainframe.

Important

• Remember that fans are used to air cool the equipment and protect it from overheating.

• Do not block fans intakes during operations.

Having regard to the weight of the XT[2] chassis, support guides are required for this unit into the rack mount. The front ears of the XT[2] unit are not designed to support its full weight. Applying full weight on these might result in bending the metal plate.

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1.8 XT[2] SERVER MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

1.8.1 V

IDEO

Video Formats

XT[2] Server

Digital Interface

Graphics Board

525i 59.94fps (NTSC)

625i 60fps (PAL)

10-bit 4:2:2 Serial

(SMPTE259M).

Full frame synchronizer at input.

Dual output for PLAY channels. n.a.

720p 50/59.94fps

1080i 50/59.94fps

1080p 50/59.94fps (DualLink)

10-bit 4:2:2 Serial

(SMPTE292M).

Full frame synchronizer at input.

Dual output for PLAY channels.

Number of channels

(6RU rack)

Number of channels

(4RU rack)

2, 4 or 6 channels, reversible REC/PLAY

2 or 4 channels, reversible REC/PLAY

2, 4 or 6 channels, reversible REC/PLAY

2 or 4 channels, reversible REC/PLAY

Monitoring & Downconverters

1 CVBS or SDI (software select) per channel, with OSD

1 built-in down-converter per channel, CVBS or SDI output

(software select) with OSD + additional clean SDI output.

1 dedicated HD SDI output with OSD per channel

Reference Analogue Black Burst Analogue Black Burst and HD

Tri-Level Sync n.a.

1.8.2 A

UDIO

• up to 8+8 analogue balanced input & output channels

• up to 16+16 (8 pairs + 8 pairs) AES/EBU or Dolby E input & output channels

• up to 64 channels embedded audio (16 audio per video)

• 4 additional analogue balanced output channels for monitoring

• all audio connectors on mainframe

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Audio Processing

• uncompressed audio

• 24 bit processing and storage

• sample rate converter from 25-55 kHz to 48KHz

• audio scrub

• audio mix

1.8.3 V

IDEO

ODECS

& B

ITRATES

UPPORTED

ODECS

The EVS XT[2] server uses an intra-frame video encoding technique.

The XT[2] server supports natively the following video codecs:

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MJPEG

DVCPro 50

IMX

Intra-frame MPEG-2

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes 422

Apple ProRes 422 HQ

Apple ProRes 422 LT

DVCPro HD

√

√ No

ARGET

ITRATE

ANGE AND

EFAULT

ALUES

The target bitrate of the encoded video stream can be set by the user within the accepted range: 8 to 100Mbps for standard definition, 40 to 250Mbps for high definition with the exception of Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD® and DVCPro codecs working with defined bitrates.

The default values are MJPEG 30Mbps for standard definition and MJPEG

100Mbps for high definition.

The code-protected codecs are solely available when the corresponding code is valid.

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ONTENT

RANSFER

NCODING AND

ILE

EADER

Up to Multicam 10.01, all codecs used in the EVS Video servers were encoding in

8-bit. From Multicam 10.03, 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 in the XS:

DNxHD 120/145 8-bit 8-bit

DNxHD 185/220 8-bit 8-bit

DNxHD 185x

DNxHD 220x

10-bit 10-bit

ProRes 120/145 8-bit 10-bit

ProRes 185/220 8-bit or 10-bit 10-bit

DVCPro HD

M-JPEG

MPEG

8-bit 8-bit

Note

When encoding in 10-bit, it is not possible to use the graphic functionality: Paint, Target, Logo Insertion and manual offside line.

1.8.4 R

ECORDING

APACITY FOR

XT[2] S

ERVERS

The following tables show the recording capacity, in hours, for 1 record channel

(i.e. 1 video + 4 stereo audio tracks in SD ; 1 video + 8 stereo audio tracks in HD) with arrays of 73GB, 146GB or 300GB disks compared with the different video bitrates & codecs. These tables are valid with the “Operational Disk Size” parameter set to 100%.

The different drive arrangements are:

• Internal/External module (4 + 1) x 73 GB drives (total 292 GB usable)

• Internal/External module (4 + 1) x 146 GB drives (total 584 GB usable)

• Internal/External module (4 + 1) x 300 GB drives (total 1200 GB usable)

• Internal/External module (8 + 2) x 300 GB drives (total 2400 GB usable)

• External module (12 + 3) x 300 GB drives (total 3600 GB usable)

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PAL Compression + Bitrate

MJPEG / IMX 30Mbps

SD

MJPEG / IMX 40Mbps

MJPEG / IMX 50Mbps

DVCPro 50

HD

MJPEG / MPEG 100Mbps

DVCPro HD

Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

Avid DNxHD® 120Mbps

Avid DNxHD® 185Mbps

Apple ProRes 422

120 Mbps

Apple ProRes 422 HQ

185 Mbps

Disks Size

5x73GB 5x146GB 5x300GB 10x300GB 15x300GB

18h 36h36 75h45 151h30 227h15

14h54

11h27

28h35

23h15

59h11

48h08

118h22 177h33

96h16 144h24

11h27

5h38

23h15

11h27

48h08

23h42

96h16 144h24

47h24 71h06

5h38

4h42

3h11

11h27

9h31

6h28

23h42

19h43

13h25

47h24 71h06

39h26 59h09

26h50 40h15

4h42

3h11

9h31

6h28

19h43

13h25

39h26 59h09

26h50 40h15

Disks Size

NTSC Compression + Bitrate

5x73GB 5x146GB 5x300GB 10x300GB 15x300GB

SD

MJPEG / IMX 30Mbps

MJPEG / IMX 40Mbps

MJPEG / IMX 50Mbps

18h10

14h06

11h26

36h53

28h37

23h12

76h21

59h15

48h03

152h41 229h03

118h30 177h45

96h06 144h09

DVCPro 50

11h26 23h12 48h03 96h06 144h09

HD

MJPEG / MPEG 100Mbps

DVCPro HD

Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

Avid DNxHD® 145Mbps

5h38

4h04

11h27

8h16

23h42

17h07

47h24 71h06

34h14 51h21

HD

Avid DNxHD® 220Mbps

Apple ProRes 422

145 Mbps

Apple ProRes 422 HQ

220 Mbps

2h39

4h04

2h39

5h24

8h16

5h24

11h11

17h07

11h11

22h22 33h33

34h14 51h21

22h22 33h33

Note

A special top cover plate is required to work with 2 internal disk trays

(total 10 disks). This brings the total height of the mainframe to 7RU.

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1.8.5 S

UPPORTED

SMPTE S

TANDARDS

The following standards are supported:

SD SDI

HD SDI

Embedded audio HD

AES/EBU audio

SMPTE 259M (525i 59.94Hz; 625i 50Hz)

SMPTE 292M (720p 50 and 59.94Hz;

1080i 50 and 59.94Hz)

SMPTE 299M

SMPTE 272M

Ancillary TC in HD

Vertical Ancillary Data

RP 188

SMPTE 334M

IMX D-10

1080p 50 and 59.94Hz

SMPTE 356M

SMPTE 372M

Mapping of Audio Metadata into Vertical Ancillary data

SMPTE 2020

1.8.6 M

AXIMUM

ITRATE VALUES

Those maximum values are valid for XT[2] servers running Multicam version

08.00.xx or higher. They guarantee a smooth play and a browse at 100% speed on all channels simultaneously.

2 ch 4 ch 6 ch

SD JPEG

HD JPEG

HD MPEG

Avid DNxHD®

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Apple ProRes 422

4 ch

DVCPro 50

DVCPro HD

6 ch

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X

HD ®

AND

APPLE P

RO

ES

422

NTRODUCTION

EVS XT[2] servers feature a native implementation of the Avid DNxHD® and Apple

ProRes 422 high definition video codecs. This enables native audio and video file transfers in either direction between the EVS XT[2] servers, and Avid and Apple post-production tools in High Definition. This document explains the impact of using Avid DNxHD® and Apple ProRes codecs on XT[2] servers, on the XNet[2]

SDTI network and on the XFile[2] or XF[2] in terms of storage capacity, number of usable video channels and network transfers.

For details on how to setup a direct connection between an HD XT[2] server and an Avid or Apple server, please refer to the specific documents

(EVS_AvidTM_integration_v2.09 or EVS_Apple_integration_v.2.00).

IDEO

ITRATE

OMPATIBILITY WITH

VID AND

PPLE

RODUCTS

Avid DNxHD® is standardized at specific bitrates according to 2 profiles:

1. Standard profile: 120Mbps in “PAL” (50Hz) and 145Mbps in “NTSC” (59.94Hz)

2. High Level profile: 185Mbps in “PAL” (50Hz) and 220Mbps in “NTSC” (59.94Hz)

Although Avid DNxHD® is standardized at the specific bitrates mentioned here above, Avid products can seamlessly read DNxHD® files and streams at other bitrates. DNxHD® pictures at other bitrates than those defined by the 2 official

Avid profiles can also be referred to as “VC-3” as defined in SMPTE 1019.

To allow users to determine the best balance between picture quality, storage capacity, number of video channels per server, and network speed, EVS XT[2] servers can generate Avid DNxHD® files and streams at any given bitrate between

20Mbps and 220Mbps. These files and streams should remain compatible with Avid production tools.

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Apple ProRes 422 is also standardized at specific bitrates according to 3 profiles:

1. Apple ProRes 422 (also sometimes referred to as Apple ProRes 422 SQ):

120Mbps in “PAL” (50Hz) and 145Mbps in “NTSC” (59.94Hz)

2. Apple ProRes 422 HQ: 185Mbps in “PAL” (50Hz) and 225Mbps in “NTSC”

(59.94Hz)

3. Apple ProRes 422 LT: 85Mbps in “PAL” (50Hz) and 102Mbps in “NTSC”

(59.94Hz)

Apple ProRes 422 on EVS XT[2] servers is only available at these bitrates.

HOICES OF

ITRATES WHEN USING

VID

DNxHD®

OR

PPLE

RO

ES

422

WITH

EVS XT[2]

SERVERS

How to Read the Following Tables ?

1. Video Bitrate: value set by the user in the advanced parameters window of the XT[2] server

2. Fields/Block: number of video fields that can be stored in one disk block of

8MB, taking into account 8 audio tracks.

3. Actual Bandwidth: this is the actual disk/network bandwidth that is required for the real time record or real time playback of one video stream and its associated audio tracks.

4. Max. RT Channels: this is the maximum number of video channels (real time record or real time playback) that one XT[2] server can support for a given frame rate and bitrate. Since an XT[2] server can have a maximum of 6 local video channels, any value higher than 6 means that these additional real time access can be used over the XNet[2] SDTI network.

For mixed configuration with standard and super motion channels on the same server, the following rule must be used to ensure that the settings do not exceed the maximum bandwidth of the server : (nbr of standard channels x their actual bandwidth) + (nbr of super motion channels x their actual bandwidth) must be lower than or equal to 150 MB/s.

Example: Can I run an XT[2] server with 2 records (1 super motion + 1 standard) + 2 play (1 super motion + 1 standard) in Avid DNxHD® with a video bitrate of 100Mbps in “PAL” ?

Calculation: 1 standard rec/play at 100Mbps uses 13.3 MB/s ; 1 super motion record/play at 100Mbps uses 40.0 MB/s; 2 x 13.3 + 2 x 40.0 = 126.6 MB/s.

Conclusion: this configuration is supported.

5. Network transfers: the maximum bandwidth over the XNet[2] SDTI network is approximately 110 MB/s. To determine the number of real time transfers that can occur simultaneously over the network, this number must be divided by the actual bandwidth given in the table for a selected bitrate.

Example: How many real time transfers can I do over an XNet[2] SDTI network

(set at 1485Mbps) if I work with Apple ProRes 422 at 145Mbps in “NTSC” ?

Calculation:

Maximum SDTI bandwidth / Actual Bandwidth = real time transfers:

110MB/s / 18.4MB/s = 6 real time transfers.

Note: This number is the maximum that the network connection can support.

Of course it is also necessary that the XT[2] where the material is stored has enough local disk bandwidth to feed the network accesses, on top of its own local channels (cfr point 4. Max. RT Channels)

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Bitrate

Fields

/Block

Actual

Bandwidth

Max. RT

Channels

XT[2] Storage Capacity

(in hours and minutes)

XF[2] Storage Capacity

(in hours and minutes)

Avid DNxHD® 85 Mbps 35 11.43 MB/s 13.13

Avid DNxHD®

100

Mbps

30 13.33

6.34 13.20 27.37 5.36 11.24 17.11 22.48

5.38 11.26 23.41 4.48 9.46 14.44 19.32

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes

422

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes

422 HQ

120

Mbps

185

Mbps

17 23.53

4.53 9.54 20.31 4.09 8.28 12.46 16.56

3.11 6.29 13.25 2.43 5.32 8.21 11.04

Avid DNxHD® & Apple ProRes 422 at 150Hz (“PAL Super

Motion 3x”)

Codec Video

Bitrate

Fields

/Block

Actual

Bandwidth

Max. RT

Channels

Avid DNxHD® 85 Mbps 12 33.33 MB/s 4.50

Avid DNxHD® 100 Mbps 10 40.00 MB/s 3.75

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes

422

120 Mbps 9 44.44 MB/s 3.38

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes

422 HQ

185 Mbps 5 66.67 MB/s 2.25

XT[2] Storage Capacity

(in hours and minutes)

2.15

1.53

1.41

4.34

3.48

3.26

XF[2] Storage Capacity

(in hours and minutes)

9.28 1.55 3.54 5.53 7.48

7.53 1.36 3.15 4.54 6.30

7.06 1.26 2.56 4.25 5.52

1.08 2.17 4.44 0.57 1.57 2.57 3.54

Avid DNxHD® & Apple ProRes 422 at 59.94Hz (“NTSC”)

Codec Video

Bitrate

Fields

/Block

Actual

Bandwidth

Max. RT

Channels

XT[2] Storage Capacity

(in hours and minutes)

XF[2] Storage Capacity

(in hours and minutes)

Avid DNxHD® 85 Mbps 42 11.42 6.29 13.21 27.39 5.36 11.24 17.12 22.48

Avid DNxHD® 100 Mbps 36 13.32 MB/s 11.26

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes

422

145 Mbps 26 18.44 MB/s 8.13

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes

422 HQ

5.38

4.04

11.27

8.16

23.42

17.07

4.48

3.28

9.47 14.45 19.34

7.03 10.39 14.06

Mbps 17 28.21 2.39 5.24 11.11 2.16 4.37 6.57 9.14

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Avid DNxHD® & Apple ProRes 422 at 180Hz (“NTSC Super

Motion 3x”)

Avid DNxHD® 85 Mbps 15 31.97 MB/s 4.69

Avid DNxHD® 100 Mbps 12 39.96 MB/s 3.75

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes

422

2.21

1.53

4.46

3.49

Mbps 9 53.28 1.24 2.51

Avid DNxHD®

Apple ProRes

422 HQ

Actual Max. RT XT[2] Storage Capacity XF[2] Storage Capacity

Bitrate /Block Bandwidth Channels (in hours and minutes) (in hours and minutes)

5x146GB 5x300GB 250GB 500GB 750GB 1TB

Mbps 6 79.92 0.56 1.54

9.52

7.54

2.00

1.36

4.04

3.15

6.09

4.55

8.08

6.30

5.55 1.12 2.26 3.41 4.52

3.57 0.48 1.38 2.27 3.16

XFile[2] and XF[2] Transfers for Avid DNXHD® and Apple

ProRes 422

XFile[2] bandwidth for backup and restore is 27MB/s. Therefore, it can support:

• 2.4 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 85Mbps

• 2.0 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

• 1.8 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at 120Mbps

(PAL)

• 1.5 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at 145Mbps

(NTSC)

XF[2] bandwidth for backup is 50MB/s and 32MB/s for restore.

Therefore, it can support in backup mode:

• 4.0 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 85Mbps

• 3.5 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

• 3.0 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at 120Mbps

(PAL)

• 2.5 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at 145Mbps

(NTSC)

Therefore it can support in restore mode:

• 2.8 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 85Mbps

• 2.4 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

• 2.0 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at 120Mbps

(PAL)

• 1.7 real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at 145Mbps

(NTSC)

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DNXHD® and Apple ProRes 422

Preliminary note

The following observations focus on steady rates; the transfer performances with small clips will be lower as they generate a lot of starts and ends of sessions.

BACKUP

Maximum transfer speeds through the Gigabit ports of the XT[2] server :

• 6 simultaneous real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 85Mbps

• 6.2 x faster than real time on a single transfers with Avid DNxHD® 85Mbps

• 6 simultaneous real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

• 5.3 x faster than real time on a single transfers with Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

• 5.8 simultaneous real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at

120Mbps (PAL)

• 4.6 x faster than real time on a single transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple

ProRes 422 at 120Mbps (PAL)

• 4.8 simultaneous real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at

145Mbps (NTSC)

• 3.8 x faster than real time on a single transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple

ProRes 422 at 145Mbps (NTSC)

RESTORE

Maximum transfer speeds through the Gigabit ports of the XT[2] server :

• 6 simultaneous real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 85Mbps

• 4x faster than real time on a single transfers with Avid DNxHD® 85Mbps

• 5.7 simultaneous real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

• 3.4 x faster than real time on a single transfers with Avid DNxHD® 100Mbps

• 5 simultaneous real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at

120Mbps (PAL)

• 3 x faster than real time on a single transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple

ProRes 422 at 120Mbps (PAL)

• 4.1 simultaneous real time transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple ProRes 422 at

145Mbps (NTSC)

• 2.5 x faster than real time on a single transfers with Avid DNxHD® or Apple

ProRes 422 at 145Mbps (NTSC)

SIMULTANEOUS BACKUP AND RESTORE

The backup sessions reach higher bandwidth and pre-empt the bandwidth against the restore sessions. On a ‘per session’ based, the system allocate between 3.75 and 6 times more bandwidth to backup session than to restore session.

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MPORTANT

ECOMMENDATIONS

• For 6-channel configuration, maximum bitrates for Avid DNxHD® or Apple

ProRes 422 should be 220Mbps (NTSC) or 185Mbps (PAL).

• “Super Motion + 1 Cam” configuration (i.e. 1 Super Motion REC + 1 Std REC +

1 Super Motion PLAY + 1 Std PLAY): maximum bitrates for Avid DNxHD® or

Apple ProRes 422 should be 145Mbps (NTSC) or 185Mbps (PAL).

• When using the Avid DNxHD® codec, we advise to work at 100Mbps if the picture quality is satisfactory Æ the XT[2] can sustain 6 local channels + 5 network transfers.

1.8.8 R

AID LEVEL

: 3

The Video Raid uses striping process across 5 disk drives. The video and audio data is striped over the first 4 drives while the parity information is saved on the fifth drive. If one drive is damaged, the Video Raid can use the parity information to recover the missing information, so that operation can continue seamlessly without bandwidth loss.

For more information on online rebuild, refer to the section dedicated to this subject in the XT Technical Reference manual.

1.8.9 I

NTERPOLATION

The playing back of smooth slow motion pictures carries specific issues: since some fields must be repeated at regular interval to provide the video at the playback speed required by the operator, parity violation appears regularly on the output video signal. This issue is specific to interlaced formats (525i, 625i and

1080i) and does not concern progressive formats (720p and 1080p).

If O and E represent respectively the odd and even fields of a standard video signal (50/60 Hz), we have:

The original video signal:

O E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E

The output video signal at 50% speed:

The output video signal at 33% speed:

The output video signal at 25% speed :

Fields with parity violation are shown in bold, underlined letters. As it appears from the above table, whatever the playback speed (with the exception of the normal 100% playback speed), a number of fields violate the normal parity of the output signal. This parity violation induces a 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

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LINE

NTERPOLATOR

The 2-line interpolator actually generates a new field, when the original field is in parity violation. Each line of this new field is calculated by a weighted average of the 2 neighbouring lines. This process solves the problem of parity violation and vertical jitter, but the drawback is a reduction of the vertical resolution on the interpolated fields, that appear unfocused. Another by-side effect is the alternation of original fields (perfectly focused) and interpolated fields

(unfocused), resulting in a "pumping" video signal.

LINE

NTERPOLATOR

The 4-line interpolator uses a more sophisticated calculation based on the 4 neighbouring lines. By using suitable coefficients for the weight of each line in the resulting calculation, we apply this interpolation to all fields. The final result is a permanently, slightly unfocused picture. The advantage is a stable output signal with no jitter and no "pumping", but the vertical bandwidth is even more reduced.

The interpolator is of course always disabled at 100% playback speed, because there is no parity violation.

EVS use 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 processing of Super Motion and normal scan (50/60 Hz) signals is that the interpolator is always disabled at 33% playback speed, because the Super

Motion signal does not cause parity violation at this particular speed.

Whatever the choice, the resulting picture is thus always a compromise between stability and resolution. With EVS systems, the operator always has got the choice between any of the 3 above described techniques: no interpolation, 2-line interpolation or 4-line interpolation. Even if the operator chooses to use the interpolation, this process will be automatically disabled when not necessary

(100% playback for 50/60 Hz signal, 33% and 100% playback for 150/180 Hz signal).

Note

All professional VTRs use line interpolation in PlayVar mode to avoid vertical jitters.

Default value is interpolator off for all configurations except SuperLSM configuration in which 4-line interpolator mode is enabled.

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2.1 XT[2] 6U BACK PLANE, MULTICAM MODE

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2.2 XT[2] 4U BACK PLANE

2.2.1 (XT[2]H-4-A3) S

HOWN WITH

PTIONAL

AES

ON

BNC

ONNECTOR

PTION

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AES

ON

ULTI

ONNECTOR

PTION

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2.3 GPI IN CONNECTIONS

On XT servers, GPI triggers are available from Multicam version 5.03.25 or higher.

Refer to the Multicam or AirBox user manuals for GPI allocation.

2.3.1 R

ELAY

Æ O

PTO

NPUTS ON THE

XT S

ERVER

(GPI

INPUTS

2, 3, 4)

13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

2.3.2 R

ELAY

Æ TTL I

NPUTS ON THE

XT S

ERVER

(GPI

INPUTS

6, 7, 8)

13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

The relay must be connected between the ground and the corresponding TTL input on the DB25.

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NPUTS ON THE

XT S

ERVER

(GPI

INPUT

5, 6, 7,

TTL 1

TTL 2

TTL 3

TTL 4

Common Ground

13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

Each TTL input on the DB25 is directly connected to the pin of the TTL connector on the device triggering the GPI. The ground must be common between the DB25 connector of the XT and the external device.

2.4 GPI OUT SETTINGS

The user can define the functions, types and settings associated to the GPI outs in the following applications:

• Setup menu of the Remote Panel (pages 8.3 & 8.4)

• IP Director settings (GPI and Auxiliary Track tab)

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2.5.1 GPIO C

ONNECTOR

: SUB-D 25-

PINS

ALE

Relay Out 4

Relay Out 3

Relay Out 2

Relay Out 1

IN + opto 4

IN + opto 3

IN + opto 2

IN + opto 1

I/O TTL 8

I/O TTL 7

I/O TTL 6

I/O TTL 5

+ 5V 50mA max.

Relay Out 4

Relay Out 3

Relay Out 2

Relay Out 1

IN - opto 4

IN - opto 3

IN - opto 2

IN - opto 1

GND (Return I/O 8)

GND (Return I/O 7)

GND (Return I/O 6)

GND (Return I/O 5)

2.5.2 GPIO H

ARDWARE

PECIFICATION

4 X Relay Isolated Output:

• normally open contact (power off -> open)

• maximum 1A

• maximum 50 Volts

• typical life time: 100.000.000 switching

4 X Opto Isolated Input:

• 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: o i=0 to 0.5 mA -> opto OFF

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• Direct connection to a TTL/CMOS signal possible (Pin opto - to GND and pin opto + to the TTL/CMOS signal.

Typical switching point @ 1.6 Volts, for secure operation: o

Vin< 0.8 Volts -> opto OFF o

Vin> 2.2 Volts @ 2 mA -> opto ON o

Vin max (without external resistor) = 15 Volts

4 X CMOS Input/Output:

• each pin can be individually configured as an output or an input

• internal 4K7 pull up to +5V

• low level Vi<1.5 Volt (U12=74HC245)

• high level Vi>3.5 Volt (U12=74HC245)

• optional TTL compatible level (U12=74HCT245)

2.6 RS422 CONNECTOR

The RS 422 cable must be wired PIN TO PIN following the above diagram. Use shielded cable to avoid electromagnetic interference on long distances.

Important

The Reset command from the Remote is sent through the Pin n°5 of

RS422 connector. This function should be disabled when the controller

on RS422 #1 is not an EVS controller (refer to the section ‘MTPC Board’ on page 58 of this manual).

The technical specifications for the RS422 connector are the following:

• 19200 bauds

• No parity

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

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2.7 AUDIO CONFIGURATIONS

2.7.1 CODA FOR XT[2]

Internal Audio Module: Embedded + AES/EBU + Analogue Balanced

• Embedded Audio 64 channels (input or output)

• AES/EBU Audio 16 inputs + 16 outputs (110 Ohm balanced on SUB-DB15, breakout cable with 4 XLR IN/OUT available optionally OR 75 Ohm unbalanced on BNC)

• Analogue Balanced audio 8 inputs + 8 outputs (110 Ohm balanced on SUB-

DB15, breakout cable with 4 XLR IN/OUT available optionally OR XLR)

• Audio monitoring : 4 analogue balanced mono outputs (XLR)

2.7.2 PIN ASSIGNMENT ON SUB-DB15 CONNECTORS

AES DB15 Connectors

#

Sub-DB15 #1

Inputs 1-8 (mono)

Sub-DB15 #2

Inputs 9-16 (mono)

Sub-DB15 #3

Outputs 1-8 (mono)

Sub-DB15 #4

Outputs 9-16 (mono)

2 AES input 1/2 +

4 AES input 3/4 +

6 AES input 5/6 +

8 AES input 7/8 +

9 AES input 1/2 -

11 AES input 3/4 -

13 AES input 5/6 -

15 AES input 7/8 -

AES input 9/10 +

AES input 11/12 +

AES input 13/14 +

AES input 15/16 + AES output 7/8 +

AES input 9/10 -

AES input 11/12 -

AES input 13/14 -

AES input 15/16 -

AES output 1/2 +

AES output 3/4 +

AES output 5/6 +

AES output 1/2 -

AES output 3/4 -

AES output 5/6 -

AES output 7/8 -

AES output 9/10 +

AES output 11/12 +

AES output 13/14 +

AES output 15/16 +

AES output 9/10 -

AES output 11/12 -

AES output 13/14 -

AES output 15/16 -

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Analogue DB15 Connectors

#

Sub-DB15 #1

Inputs 1-4 (mono)

Sub-DB15 #2

Inputs 5-8 (mono)

Sub-DB15 #3

Outputs 1-4 (mono)

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Outputs 5-8 (mono)

2 Analogue input 1 + Analogue input 5 + Analogue output 1 + Analogue output 5 +

4 Analogue input 2 + Analogue input 6 + Analogue output 2 + Analogue output 6 +

6 Analogue input 3 + Analogue input 7 + Analogue output 3 + Analogue output 7 +

8 Analogue input 4 + Analogue input 8 + Analogue output 4 + Analogue output 8 +

9 Analogue input 1 - Analogue input 5 - Analogue output 1 - Analogue output 5 -

11 Analogue input 2 - Analogue input 6 - Analogue output 2 - Analogue output 6 -

13 Analogue input 3 - Analogue input 7 - Analogue output 3 - Analogue output 7 -

15 Analogue input 4 - Analogue input 8 - Analogue output 4 - Analogue output 8 -

2.8 CONNECTING MULTIPLE EVS VIDEO

SERVERS ON XNET

The XNet network is composed by several EVS video servers all connected with a

75-Ohm coaxial cable (BNC).

The exchange between systems is operated through the SDTI interface at 540 or

1485 Mbps.

On XT[2] servers there are one pair of SDTI connectors: XNet[2] Non-Relay connectors that can be used at 540 or 1485 Mbps.

The SDTI loop is closed only when the Multicam software is started. It is therefore recommended to use XHub when using Non-Relay connectors to avoid network interruptions.

The XNet requires a network server dedicated to the management of the Database shared among all LSM-EVS video servers. This is assigned to one of the LSM-EVS servers on the network. The EVS server acting as the network server can of course be used for standard LSM/video server operation.

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EQUIRED

ONDITIONS TO

ET UP AND

UN

ET

1. All systems on the network must be XT[2], XT[2]+, XS, XF[2], XStore[2] or

XHub[2].

2. The SDTI advanced option code (for network client, master or server modes) must be validated in the options list.

3. They should all be running compatible software version. A warning message is displayed when trying to connect an EVS video server system with a software version that is not compatible with the network server.

4. The following parameters must be similar on all systems : a. SDTI Speed (usually 540Mbps or 1485Mbps, from Hardware Configuration menu) b. Number of clips

5. Network Type must be set to “Server” on 1 EVS video server (and only 1) on the network. The others must be set to either “Master” (to share clips and view others’ clips) or “Client” (to share clips only).

6. A different network number must be specified for each EVS video server that you want to connect to the network. If the same network number is assigned to

2 different systems, the second one will not be able to connect and a warning message will be displayed.

7. All EVS video servers must be connected with a good quality BNC 75Ohm cable to form a closed loop. Connect the SDTI OUT connector of the first EVS video server to the SDTI IN connector of the second one, etc until the loop is closed by connecting the SDTI OUT connector of the last EVS video server to the SDTI IN connector of the first one. The SDTI loop must be closed at all times during network operation. If for any reason the loop is open, all network communication will be interrupted and all systems will automatically switch to stand alone mode. When the loop is closed again, network operation will resume automatically. This problem can be avoided or limited using EVS XHub

SDTI hub.

8. The distance shown in the table below is the maximum cable length between two active EVS servers, or 2 SDTI reclockers, on an XNet SDTI network, using a single piece of cable between 2 servers or 2 reclockers. Intermediate connectors, patch panels, etc., might degrade these figures. Depending on the number of servers connected on the network, the location of the master server, the presence or not of an XHub SDTI hub, the actual maximum values may be higher than indicated. If longer distances between servers are required, SDTI to Fiber converters can be used, allowing distances over thousands of meters if necessary. EVS has validated the following SDI-Fibre converters: a. Stratos Lightwave Media Converter TX/RX VMC-T-H-2/VMC-R-H-2

(www.stratoslightwave.com) b. Telecast TX/RX292 (www.telecast-fiber.com) c. Network Electronics SDI-EO-13T (electrical to optical) / SDI-OE-S (optical to electrical) (www.network-electronics.com) d. Network Electronics HD-EO-13T (electrical to optical / HD-OE (optical to electrical) e. BlueBell BB320T (TX) and BB320R (RX) (www.bluebell.tv)

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Cable type @ 1485 Mbps @ 540 Mbps

RG59 45m / 148ft 100m / 328ft

RG6

RG11

Super HiQ

90m / 484ft

120m / 393ft

150m / 492ft

180m / 590ft

250m / 820ft

350m / 1148ft

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(*) 80km/200km is the total length of the return path, i.e. the actual distances between the 2 servers connected via the fiber link is half of this value, i.e. 40 km

@ 1485Mbps, 100 km @ 540Mbps.

Note

When reclockers are used, the total delay induced by these reclockers between 2 active servers on the network may not exceed 15μs.

2.8.4 S

TARTING

ET

1. When all above conditions are fulfilled, turn on the “Server” EVS video server and start the Multicam application.

2. Turn on all “Masters” and “Clients” EVS video servers, and make sure the

Multicam application is started on all of them. .They should see the “Server” on the network and they will connect automatically. Connection takes a few seconds (usually between 2 and 5 sec) for each EVS video server.

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ET

ERFORMANCES

& T

ROUBLESHOOTING

1. With the default settings, 10 real-time transfers can be achieved on the network with standard definition pictures in normal conditions, and 3 real-time transfers with super motion pictures. Copy of a clip between 2 servers on the network can be made up to 5 times faster than real time, depending on network load.

With high definition pictures, these numbers are reduced to 3-4 real-time transfers and copy clip 2 times faster than real time.

These performances are also limited by the disk bandwidth available from the

EVS video server where the clips are stored. If the EVS video server “owning” the clips is doing multiple playbacks at the same time, freezes can occur on the remote EVS video server using those clips. Priority levels have been implemented to maximize network bandwidth efficiency: PLAY requests have a higher priority than SEARCH/BROWSE requests, which in turn have a higher priority than COPY requests. Note that “Live” (E2E) mode on a remote record train has the same priority level as a SEARCH/BROWSE request.

2. Note that when working at 1485Mbps or 540Mbps, only passive SDI routing equipment may be used. The use of active SDI equipment should be avoided, because they could cause additional line delays and prevent the proper operation of XNet.

3. If the start-up of the network at a specific speed does not work properly and all machines are apparently configured properly and the Multicam is actually started on all of them, this can be due to the fact that the selected cables to connect all EVS video servers together are not suitable or too long to operate at such a speed. You can decrease the speed of the SDTI network on all machines and try working in this mode. The number of simultaneous real-time transfers you can achieve is of course reduced.

4. While working at 1485 Mbps, 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. All equipments should be started if not connected to an

XHub.

5. It is recommended to use XHub if the network speed is set to 1485 Mbps.

6. Once the network has been established, if the system acting as the network server is disconnected or shut down, another system will automatically be assigned to act as a new network server. The switch is automatic. The next machine to be automatically assigned as new network server is the one with the highest serial number in the SDTI network.

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UNCTIONAL

VERVIEW

The Gigabit connection makes it possible to transfer video and audio material from the XT servers to external systems via the TCP/IP network.

The external systems can be the following:

• A storage system or an archiving system, such as XStore or XF[2].

• A non-linear Editing system, such as Xedio, Apple Final Cut Pro or Avid.

However, the external systems cannot read the raw files coming from the XT[2] servers. For this reason, XTAccess is used as a “gateway” between the XT[2] and the IT world. It takes up the role of gateway used so far by XFile/XStream as it creates file formats compliant with external systems.

XT Access is directly connected to the XT[2] servers through the Gigabit network via an FTP client. It runs on an XP workstation and is mainly controlled by the external systems (no user interface) via XML files or other processes.

The Gigabit connection fulfill the following functions in relation with the XT[2] servers:

• Backup of clips from an XT[2] server

• Restore of clips to an XT[2] server

The sections below briefly present the backup and restore of clips through the

Gigabit connection. Please refer to the XTAccess technical manual for full information about the possible workflows with third-party systems.

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ACKUP OF

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The following schema shows how the backup of clips is performed with the Gigabit connection and XTAccess:

Workflow

1. An external system, for example IP Director, sends an XML file to XT Access to request the backup of a given clip created on an XT[2] server.

2. XTAccess processes the XML file: a. It gets the clip content that has to be backed up from the XT[2] server. b. It generates a backup file of the clip in the format specified by the external system (no transcoding feature, only native codec). The following formats are supported: EVS MXF, Avid MXF OPAtom, MXF OP-1A, Quick Time,

Quick Time Ref (depending on the video codec). c. 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.

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ESTORE OF

LIPS

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:

• via XML file sent by the external application.

• via folder scan.

The following schema shows how the restore of clips is performed with the Gigabit connection and XTAccess:

Workflow (Restore via XML File)

1. An external system (which can generate XML files for restoring clips, for example MediaXChange or IPDirector) sends an XML file to XTAccess to request the restore (copy) of clips from an archiving or backup system to a given XT server.

2. XT Access processes the XML file: a. It gets the clip file to restore from the external system. b. It restores, i.e. copies, the clip on the XT server specified in the XML file.

Workflow (Restore via Folder Scan)

1. Based on the parameters defined in XTAccess, this application scans specific folders on external backup or archiving systems.

2. When a clip file has been completed written to the scanned folder, XTAccess

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The restored clip receives a new UmID and LSM ID: o

Multicam automatically assigns a UmID to the restored clip. o

A start LSM ID is specified in XTAccess and incremented as defined for each new clip that is restored in order to find an empty location on the XT server.

The restored clip contains the clip metadata.

3. The restored clip is moved from the scanned folder to one of the following subfolders on the external archiving or backup system: o

\Restore.done\: folder where the files are moved to when they are successfully restored. o

\Restore.error\: folder where files are moved to when they failed to restore.

2.9.4 I

MPORTANT

ULES

Gigabit networks including EVS servers need to abide by the following rules:

• The material 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 subnetworks.

• Teaming between the GigE1 and GigE2 ports is not possible.

• This is not possible to implement failover through the GigE network.

• The GigE port available on the MTPC board (PC LAN) is a 100Base-T port.

This is used for monitoring purposes (XNet Monitor) or for the communication with other applications (LinX). This can be in the same sub-network as the

GigE port.

2.9.5 S

WITCHES

UPPORTED

WITCHES

All switches used on the GbE networks of EVS systems need to support jumbo frames (Ethernet frames with more than 1,500 bytes of payload).

Three models of 19-inch Gigabit switches have been validated for use with EVS’ workflows:

• HP Procurve 2510G-24

• Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC

• Cisco Catalyst 3750E-24TD/3750E-48TD

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On larger setups, both GbE ports of the XT[2] servers or/and several ports on the

XF[2] are often used to increase the bandwidth or to allow redundancy. Since both

GbE ports of an XT[2] server cannot be used on the same sub-network, virtual

LANs need to be created. To allow the transfer of packets between the virtual

LANs, layer 3 switches are required. You need to select a layer 3 switch that is able to route jumbo frames.

A switch of the Cisco Catalyst 3750E series should be used on larger setups as they support jumbo frames, allow traffic to be routed between different VLANs and provide stacking capabilities.

The following table gives an overview on the supported switches:

Gb ports

SFP 10Gb

(X2)

JF switching

JF routing

Stacking

Procurve

2510G-24

Cisco

Catalyst

2960G-24TC

1 2 20 4 0

Cisco

Catalyst

3750E-24TD

(up

2 Y Y Y

Cisco

Catalyst

3750E-48TD

(up

2 Y Y Y

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.

DDITIONAL

NFORMATION

HP switches have a lifetime guarantee with next-business-day advance replacement with no additional contract purchase.

HP switches are not compatible with Cisco's proprietary protocols (ISL, PagP,

PVST, etc.) which could be a problem for integration in some legacy Cisco environment. However, such a case is quite unlikely to arise and most of the time workarounds can be found.

The stacking possibilities of the Cisco 3750E series permit to have fully active

LACP teams for redundancy to the hosts.

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2.10 REDUNDANT IPDP SERIAL LINK

The IPDirector communicates with the XT[2] server via one serial link. If that link fails, the XT[2] server can no longer be controlled by any IPDirector.

From Multicam version 10.01, a failover mechanism has been put into place. This mechanism will switch the IPDirector link from one port of an XT[2] server to another port on another XT[2] server.

To ensure the failover, the backup links between IPDirector workstations and the

XT[2] servers need to be physically cabled to a second RS422 port, as shown on the following schema:

The serial link redundancy will ensure that there is no single point of failure in the setup. However, you need to put into place a thoroughly thought through IPDP configuration for the SynchroDB to continue working correctly. This can be achieved, for example, by defining an IPDirector workstation in Network mode.

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3.1 BOARDS AND SLOT CONFIGURATIONS

The EVS Disk Recorder contains all the EVS developed boards. Several board configurations are available.

3.1.1 6U F

RAME

Slot

XT[2] SD, HD or HD/SD

8 HCTX

7 CODA (Audio Codec)

6 (empty)

COHX (SD, HD or SD/HD) #3

COHX (SD, HD or SD/HD) #2

3 (empty)

COHX (SD, HD or SD/HD) #1

2 Genlock

1 MTPC

3.1.2 4U F

RAME

Slot

XT[2] SD, HD or HD/SD

5 HCTX

4 CODA (Audio Codec)

COHX (SD, HD or SD/HD) #2

COHX (SD, HD or SD/HD) #1

Genlock

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3.2.1 COHX B

OARD

ESCRIPTION

The COHX board is divided in 3 parts: COHX base (centre front and back), COD A module (front left), and COD B module (front right).

COD A and COD B modules are the actual CODEC modules, each of them being able to be configured by software either as an encoder (for a record channel) or as a decoder (for a play channel). There are 3 hardware versions of COD modules:

SD only, HD only, or HD/SD. They are clearly identified by the sticker at the front of the board.

There are 2 versions of the COHX base: one with genlock, one without genlock.

The genlock model can easily be identified by the presence of 3 quartz synthesizer at the back of the board, on the right-hand side, and by the presence of the GLK and PSU OK LEDs on either side of the DIN connector at the centre front of the board. Note that a COHX board with genlock must be installed as

COHX #1 in first position (slot 2) in an XT[2] system (6U or 4U). A COHX board with genlock can never be installed in any other slot, and thus cannot be used instead of COHX #2 or #3. Doing so will result in conflicting electrical signals inside the system.

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ST1, ST2: These 2 jumpers must be installed on the last COHX board of the server (i.e. on COHX #1, 2 or 3 if there are respectively 1,

2 or 3 COHX board installed in the server)

ST3 (SPARE): « parking » for jumpers for ST1 and ST2 when these are not used

ST4 (only on

COHX with genlock) :

ST5 :

It must be set to HiZ (or not installed).

Note that the Genlock Loop connector on the back panel of the

XT[2] server must always be terminated with a 75 Ohm load if it is not used.

It defines the position of the board inside the server.

It must be set to « 1 » for a COHX with genlock, and to « 2 » or

« 3 » for a COHX board without genlock, depending on its position in the server.

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COHX B

ASE

ODULE WITH

ENLOCK

GLK

Off

Blinks green

On, steady green

Red

(intermittent)

Red (steady)

PSU OK

On (green) when the genlock module is not initialized when the genlock module is properly initialized, but not valid genlock signal is detected when the module is initialized and a valid genlock signal is detected when there is a genlock problem when a resync is needed when all voltages are present and in the allowed range, otherwise the led is off

EDS ON THE

COD A

AND

COD B M

ODULES

(

FROM

EFT TO

IGHT

)

CPU

Blinks green

On, steady green

PLAY

On (green)

Off

PVID on (green)

TF (transfer)

Blinks green

M1, M2,

M3, M4 to indicate CPU activity when there is a problem with the processor of the COD module when the COD module is set by the software in play mode when the COD module is set in record mode when a valid video signal has been detected on the J8 connector (SD/HD SDI input), whether the COD module is in play or record mode while data transfers occur between the COD module and the

HCTX board not yet used

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COD A

AND

COD B M

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SDI/CVBS (*) monitoring output (SD)

HD mode

Connector label on rear panel

SDI/CVBS(*) monitoring output (SD, downconverted)

Character Outs,

CVBS/SDI

SDI monitoring output

(SD)

SDI monitoring output

(SD, down-converted)

Loop-through for the SDI input signal (SD)

SDI program output

(SD, down-converted)

Used for multiviewer input

SD Out

J4 SDI monitoring output

(SD)

Not installed J5

J6 SDI

(SD) program

HD SDI monitoring output (HD)

Not installed

Character Outs, SD/HD

HD SDI program output

(HD) program

(SD, identical to J6)

HD SDI program output

(HD, identical to J6)

HD SDI input

(HD) (SD)

SDI

(SD, for hardware loop)

Alternate HD SDI input

(HD, for hardware loop) n.a.

SD/HD Out

SD/HD In

Used for loop in

(*) The switch between SDI and CVBS on J1 is done by a software setting in the EVS

Configuration menu.

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ONNECTOR

OSITIONS AND

SSIGNMENTS

The following diagrams show the connector positions:

SD Mode - Input

HD Mode - Input

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Note

Only front backplanes labelled BKP7 are compatible with COHX boards

(4 slots for 4U frames, and 7 slots for 6U frames). The BKP7 backplanes (compatible with COHX boards) have 3 rows of soldering per slot, while the backplanes compatible with IO-E, COHD or COHU boards have 2 rows of soldering per slot. Note that the top slot of BKP7 backplanes must always be connected to the HCTX board.

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HANNEL

SSIGNMENT

2-ch XT[2] Server

Lower Codec (SLOT 2)

4-ch XT[2] Server

Upper Codec (SLOT 4)

Lower Codec (SLOT 2)

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Upper Codec (SLOT 5)

Middle Codec (SLOT 4)

Lower Codec (SLOT 2)

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3.3 AUDIO CODEC BOARD

The AUDIO CODEC board is the audio interface between the COHX boards and the

HCTX board. VIDEO CODEC and AUDIO CODEC boards are tied to the HCTX board with one Bus connector on the front side. Different audio configurations are

available with the AUDIO CODEC board. See section 2.7 ‘Audio Configurations’ on page 28 for details.

AES/EBU

ANALOG

LED I

NFORMATION AND

ONNECTOR

LD 1-3: Internal EVS information only

LD4: transfer activity to/from the HCTX board

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3.4.1 HCTX

BOARD

The HCTX board is actually divided in 4 parts (3 in front, 1 in the back).

• Front left : GBE module

• Front centre : CTL controller module

• Front right : SDTI XNet[2] module

• Back : CPU module

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ST1-1 on controller module (front centre) : jumper must be installed on ST1-1 only when the HCTX board is used with previous video codec boards (SD CODEC6,

COHD, COHU). This jumper is automatically detected by the software application, and an error message is generated if it is not properly set

ST1-2, ST1-3 and ST1-4 on controller module are not used. No jumper must be installed on these

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LED

S

LEDs on the XNet[2] module (SDTI), from left to right :

FRAMER on (green)

NET when the signal on the XNet or XNet[2] IN connector is a valid

EVS SDTI signal on (green) when the XNet SDTI network is actually established (SDTI loop closed, correct speed, etc)

GP not used

LEDs on the CTL controller module (centre), from left to right :

LED 1 lights red when an error occurs while booting the HCTX board

LEDs 2 to 8 : displays the boot sequence of the HCTX board (cf note below)

DSP led : blinks green to show DSP activity

LEDs on the GBE Gigabit module (left), from left to right:

LEDs

CPU1/CPU2 indicates that the processor is running. The LEDs blink alternately every 250 milliseconds

Other LEDs The six other LEDs are for EVS internal use

Note

When booting the HCTX board, LEDs 1 to 8 will light according to the following sequence :

Hardware reset Æ all LEDs on (1 : red ; 2 to 7 : green)

Setup of CPU basic registers

Æ LED 2 on (green)

Check of CPU/PC

DPRAM

Æ if error: LED 1 on (red)

+ LED 8 on (green)

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Æ if check is successful:

LED 3 on (green)

Polling for PC commands

Æ LED 4 on (green)

Switching to enhanced mode

Æ LED 5 on (green)

Executing PC commands until execution requests end

LED 6 on (green)

Jump to SDRAM and execute microcode

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On the XNet[2] module (SDTI) :

J3:

J4:

J5:

J6:

Not used

OUT connector for XNet[2] (SDTI network 540/1485Mbps without relay)

IN connector for XNet[2] (SDTI network 540/1485Mbps without relay)

Note

J5 must be used with J6. Never use J3 with J5 or J4 with J6.

IGABIT

ONNECTORS

The two Gigabit connectors of the card are connected to the two Gigabit ports of the backplane.

The Gigabit connectors must be on a network that supports Jumbo Frames of (at least) 9014 bytes Ethernet frames. One of the tested switch belongs to the Cisco

3750 G family, for example the WS-C3750G-24T-S.

For more information, refer to the Multicam Configuration manual for setting up the IP addresses.

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OARD ON

ISK

RRAY

(

WITH

HCTX)

Disk Arrays on systems with HCTX Boards have a controller on the disk array board.

LED

S

1/B

0/A – 1/B – 2/C – 3/D – 4/E (between the 2nd and 3rd disk from left in front) :

These LEDs match the position of the disks on the board, i.e :

0/A RCTL 3/D

2/C 4/E

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(green) the corresponding disk is not started (not spinning) the corresponding disk is starting (spinning) on, steady (green) the corresponding disk is started and used in the RAID array on, slowly blinking

(green) the corresponding disk is started but not used in the RAID array

TF (just behind the 5 disks LEDs) : on (green) when data is transferred between the RAID array and the HCTX board.

If the led is nearly permanently on, it means that data is transferred almost all the time between the RAID array and the

HCTX board, thus being close to the max. bandwidth of the system.

STS (between the 1st and 2nd disk from left in front) : on (green) when RCTL RAID controller is properly booted.

ERR (next to STS) : lights red when errors occur during the data transfer between the RAID controller and the disks

3.4.3 E

XTERNAL

RAID A

RRAY

XT-HDX

FOR

XT[2] S

ERVER

The XT-HDX is an external disk storage containing up to 15 SCSI disks. It is connected to the XT[2] server via a dedicated SCSI cable on the backplane of the server.

This XT-HDX is only available with XT[2] 6U with hot-swappable power supply.

Necessary equipment

• XT[2] 6U with XT-HDX connector on the back plane and MT5D_LNK board

• XT-HDX external disk storage

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Important

An XT[2] server cannot work simultaneously with an internal RAID array

(MT5D) and an external RAID array (XT-HDX). When an XT[2] server is equipped with the XT-HDX external disk storage, the MT5D internal

RAID is replaced by the MT5D_LNK board. This replacement has to be done by EVS staff.

NSTALLATION AND

PERATION

1. Both the XT[2] server and the XT-HDX need to be switched off.

2. The XT-HDX expansion chassis must be located immediately above the chassis of the XT[2] server.

3. Connect the XT-HDX to the server only with the external SCSI cable provided by EVS (see schema and picture)

4. Disks in the XT-HDX rack are hot-swappable. However, a disk can only be extracted from the rack when it has been stopped by the software application

(disk led blinking slowly red with a 4-second cycle)

5. Power on the XT-HDX before powering on the XT[2] server.

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ISK

RGANIZATION

The XT-HDX can hold up to 15 disks organized in 3 RAIDs of 5 disks.

The disks are organized in the following way:

1 XT-HDX : 15 Disks

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RAID #0

RAID #1

RAID #2

LED S

TATUS

LEDs on the Disk Canisters

No colour The disk is operational

Green

Red

Red blinking rapidly

(3 times per second)

Red blinking

(1 second cycle)

There is activity (write/read) on the disk

The disk is either not detected or not present

The disk is being mounted

The disk is disconnected

Red blinking slowly

(4 seconds cycle)

The disk is disconnected and the motor is stopped.

Note on Disk LEDs Activity

When starting from a clean disk array (after a “Clear Video Disks” from the EVS maintenance menu), the XT[2] 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 5, 10 or 15 disks depending on how much material (clips and record trains) is stored on the server.

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LEDs at the Back of the XT-HDX Rack

Status LED blinking green Device operational

Error LED blinking red

The two other LEDs are not used yet.

Error writing or reading

OW TO

EPLACE A

ISK

Before replacing a disk, ensure that the software application has disconnected and stopped the disk. In this case, the disk LED is blinking slowly red with a 4-second cycle.

1. When the disk is stopped, disconnect the canister.

2. Replace the disk in the canister.

3. Put the canister back sliding it to the bottom of the frame.

The LED on the canister should first blink rapidly red with a 3-second cycle while the disk is being mounted. Then, it should blink green.

3.5 MTPC BOARD

3.5.1 I

NTRODUCTION

The function of the PC board is mainly the control of the Video hardware via the software and to interface the peripheral equipment (i.e. remote controller) with the

Video hardware.

Two types of MTPC boards can be used:

•

A 2 / A 3 with COMMEL HS870 motherboard (with bootable USB)

•

A 2 / A 4 with COMMEL HS870 motherboard and a new time code management module (with bootable USB)

In standard configuration the PC hardware is composed by:

• One mounting PC board, with serial ports, LTC reader and generator, is controlled by the motherboard.

• 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 1GB. The remaining capacity of this drive is not used.

• 64/128MB SDRAM modified. The SDRAM used has been modified to suit the system requirements. Please contact EVS support for RAMs upgrade. Do not use standard PC RAM modules.

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3.5.2 A2/A3

AND

A2/A4 B

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ULTIVIEWER

The multiviewer board is an option on XT[2] servers.

Connectors

OUT1 HD

The J2 connectors from the CODEC modules of the COHX board are connected to the IN connectors of the multiviewer board.

The OUT HD connector of the multiviewer board is connected to the MULTIVIEWER HD SDI connector on the rear panel of the server.

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Connectors

OUT2 SD

DB15

The OUT SD connector of the multiviewer board is connected to the MULTIVIEWER SD SDI connector on the rear panel of the server.

The DB15 connector of the multiviewer board is connected to the MULTI DB15 connector on the rear panel of the server.

LED I

NFORMATION

Internal EVS information

OARD

ONFIGURATION

HPOL, VPOL and ENVS are used to configure the composite sync generator used in LSM TV mode (no effect if LSM is only used with a VGA monitor).

The HPOL jumper can be used to invert or not the VGA HS signal (Horizontal

Sync) to generate the composite output signal (TV mode)

The VPOL jumper can be used to invert or not the VGA VS signal (Vertical Sync) to generate the composite output signal (TV mode)

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 LSM software version and CPU board model/revision:

With MPTC board A2/A3 or A2/A4, set up the jumpers as follows:

• HPOL=On; VPOL=Off; ENVS=On

REMOTE RESET jumpers are available to designate the remote(s) from which the RESET command can be sent.

This command resets the whole system: PC and video hardware.

In standard configuration only Remote one (on RS422 port 1) is allowed to reset the system.

Important

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 XT server should not exceed 5 Volt when the corresponding jumper is engaged. Applying a higher voltage on pin 5 when the corresponding jumper is engaged will result in permanent electronic damage to the board.

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3.5.3 M

EMORY

OLE

CTIVATION

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Table of Contents

What’s New?

1. Overview

1.1 XT[2] HIGH-RESOLUTION SERVER

1.2 XT[2] PROXY SERVER

1.3 UNPACKING

1.4 DIMENSIONS

IDEO

ISK

ECORDER

AIN

RAME

NCHES

EMOTE

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CREEN

IDEO

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1.5 INSTALLATION

1.6 SAFETY, COMPLIANCE AND OPERATING

CONDITIONS

AFETY

TANDARDS

ARNING

ARKING

OWER

UPPLY

OLD

WAP

Environmental Conditions

OT

WAP

Environmental Conditions

ECONDARY

OWER

UPPLY

Cold Swap 2

Power Supply

Hot Swap 2

Power Supply

ROUNDING

1.7 VENTILATION & RACK MOUNTING

1.8 XT[2] SERVER MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

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Audio Processing

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ODECS

ITRATES

UPPORTED

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