EVS EPSIO Version 1.60 - July 2010 User's Manual - Manual (Page 4)

Epsio Version 1.60 – User’s Manual
EVS Broadcast Equipment – July 2010
Issue 1.60.C
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................... III
WHAT’S NEW .................................................................................................................... 1
1. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 2
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 2
1.2 CABLING ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 EPSIO USER INTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.2 Operating Monitor ................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.3 Server Information Area .......................................................................................................... 5
1.3.4 Camera Angle List................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.5 Zoom ....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.6 Tabbed Area ........................................................................................................................... 6
2. CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 7
2.1 OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Connection Steps .................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 Configuration Steps ................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.3 Saving and Managing the Configuration ................................................................................. 8
2.2 CONNECTING EPSIO AND EVS SERVER ................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Starting the EVS Server Application ........................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Epsio Settings on Remote Panel ............................................................................................. 9
2.2.3 Activating the Connection Between Epsio and the EVS Server ............................................ 10
2.2.4 Checking the Video Feeds .................................................................................................... 10
2.3 CALIBRATING THE CAMERAS ................................................................................................ 12
2.3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Calibration Tab ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 How to Calibrate the Cameras .............................................................................................. 18
2.3.4 Good Snapshots of the Playfield ........................................................................................... 20
2.3.5 Recommendations for Matching the Virtual Playfield to the Real One .................................. 23
2.3.6 Testing your Calibration ........................................................................................................ 24
2.3.7 Adding Virtual Points ............................................................................................................. 27
2.4 CONFIGURING THE CHROMA KEY ......................................................................................... 28
2.4.1 General Information .............................................................................................................. 28
2.4.2 Accessing the Chroma Key Menus ....................................................................................... 29
2.4.3 Chroma Key Parameters ....................................................................................................... 31
2.4.4 Chroma Key Edit Screen on the Remote Panel .................................................................... 33
2.4.5 Chroma Key Tab in Epsio ..................................................................................................... 34
2.4.6 Methods and Recommendations for the Chroma Key Definition ........................................... 36
2.4.7 How to Configure a Chroma Key Based on an Automatic Chroma Key ................................ 37
2.4.8 How to Configure a Chroma Key Based on an Area Selected on the Playfield ..................... 38
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