GX server – Version 1.10 – User Manual
EVS Broadcast Equipment – September 2012
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1.
Introduction
1.1
GX Server Presentation
1.1.1
General Description
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, from
hardware connected to the USB or eSata ports, or from a PC or an EVS server via an
Ethernet connection. 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
General Architecture and Workflow
Schema
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.
GX Server
Control PC
Mixing desk
GigE
RS422
SDI FILL
SDI KEY
GENLOCK
eSATA
USB
DVD
drive
Original Files
2
2
3
1
4
4
GigE
EVS server
