Introduction, 1 gx server presentation, 1 general description – EVS GX Version 1.00 - February 2011 User’s Manual User Manual

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GX server – Version 1.0 – User’s Manual

EVS Broadcast Equipment – February 2011

Issue 1.0.C

1. Introduction

1.1 GX SERVER PRESENTATION

1.1.1 G

ENERAL

ESCRIPTION

The GX server is a 1U HD/SD fill and key playout server.
The source graphic and audio files can be imported from the built-in DVD drive,

via the USB or eSata ports on the GX server, or via an Ethernet connection to a

PC. They will be imported in their original format, then transcoded into GX clips on

the GX server.
The GX clips can be published to an external control device through a standard

protocol like VDCP, and be played back under the control of these protocols on 2

SDI outputs (key and fill).
The GX server allows the synchronized playout of uncompressed fill and key GX

files, and embedded audio. The server is able to handle separate video nested

loops, with user-defined loop points.

1.1.2 G

ENERAL

RCHITECTURE AND

ORKFLOW

CHEMA

The following schema provides an overview on the system architecture and

general workflow for the import of original files, the creation and the playout of GX

clips on the GX server. The schema is described below.