EVS GX Version 1.10 User’s Manual - Manual (Page 5)

GX server – Version 1.10 – User Manual
EVS Broadcast Equipment – September 2012
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1. I
NTRODUCTION
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1.1 GX Server Presentation .............................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 General Description ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1.2 General Architecture and Workflow ........................................................................................ 1
2. GX S
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2.1 Chapter Overview ....................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Hardware Components ............................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Chassis ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.3 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.4 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.5 Safety, Compliance, and Operating Conditions ..................................................................... 8
2.3 Server Main Specifications ........................................................................................ 10
2.3.1 Input Files .............................................................................................................................10
2.3.2 GX Clips ................................................................................................................................10
2.3.3 Supported Video Standards .................................................................................................11
2.3.4 Controller ..............................................................................................................................11
2.4 Client Control PC ...................................................................................................... 12
3. GX S
ERVER
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3.1 Chapter Overview ..................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Cabling ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Installation ................................................................................................................. 15
3.3.1 GX Server Installation and Ghost Restore ...........................................................................15
3.3.2 Switching on versus Starting the Server ..............................................................................15
3.4 Gigabit Port Configuration ......................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Uses ......................................................................................................................................15
3.4.2 Constraints............................................................................................................................16
3.4.3 Typical Configurations ..........................................................................................................16
4. GX W
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4.1 Chapter Overview ..................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Server Configuration and Start .................................................................................. 19
4.2.1 Accessing the GX Server from a Remote PC ......................................................................19
4.2.2 Server Control Window .........................................................................................................19
4.2.3 Server Settings .....................................................................................................................20
4.2.4 Server Status Information .....................................................................................................21
4.2.5 Starting the GX Server .........................................................................................................23
4.3 Overview of Main Window ......................................................................................... 24
4.3.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................24
4.3.2 Import Area ...........................................................................................................................25
4.3.3 Manage Area ........................................................................................................................26
4.3.4 Server Control Button ...........................................................................................................28
4.3.5 Rules for Row Selection .......................................................................................................28
5. O
PERATION
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