EVS X-ONE Manual

INSTALLATION AND
CONFIGURATION MANUAL
Version 1.7- January 2021

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS III
WHAT'S NEW? V
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1
1.1. Description 1
1.2. Setup 1
2. REQUIREMENTS 2
2.1. Network Requirements 2
2.2. Other Technical Requirements 2
3. INSTALLATION 1
3.1. First Install 1
3.2. Upgrade 5
4. CABLING 8
4.1. Cabling the SDIConnectors 8
4.2. Securing the SDI Cables 8
4.3. Connecting the Video Monitors 9
4.4. Connecting the Beplay Remote and External Controller 10
4.5. DisplayPort Cable Warning 10
4.6. Connecting the BFE Tally Box 10
5. CONFIGURATION 13
5.1. Changing the Server's Management IP Address and Hostname 13
5.2. Arranging the Displays and Setting the Display Resolution 15
5.3. Mapping the Touchscreens 16
5.4. Managing the X-One Licenses 17
5.4.1. License Manager 17
5.5. Customizing the Beplay Remote Controls 19
5.6. Customizing the External Controller 20
6. MONITORING AND SUPPORT 23
6.1. Services Management Tool 23
6.2. Dashboard Page 24
6.3. Health Page 25
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6.4. Metrics Page 27
6.4.1. SDI Tab 27
6.4.2. Sx Storage Tab 29
6.4.3. Sys. Stats. Tab 29
6.4.4. Temperature Tab 34
6.4.5. Ingests Tab 35
6.5. Docker Page 37
6.6. Services Page 38
6.7. Versions Page 39
6.8. Monitoring Video Inputs 40
6.9. Cleaning the X-OneClient 41
6.10. Consulting System Log Files and Crash Dumps 42
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What's New?
In the Installation and Configuration Manual the icon has been added on the left
margin to highlight information on updated features.
The changes linked to new features in version 1.7 are listed below:
Cable Management Bracket
see section:"Securing the SDI Cables" on page 8.
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1. Product Overview
1.1. Description
X-One is an all-in-one system that combines the industry-leading speed and reliability of
EVS technology with a foundation of software-defined technology to deliver a smart, live
production system for small and mid-sized events.
The X-One system can ingest up to six camera feeds and allows you to import other
media files.
With its adaptable interface, X-One puts all of the capabilities of a control room in the
hands of a single operator. The operator can edit live feed with a built-in video switcher,
create replays, control audio, and even add graphics to live programming—all controlled
from the solution’s intuitive touch-screen—and output in the highest broadcast-standard
quality.
X-One is based on a client/server architecture that guarantees the highest level of
flexibility and scalability.
1.2. Setup
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2. Requirements
2.1. Network Requirements
The X-Oneclient workstation and the X-One server hardware need to be connected by a 1
Gbps link. This link can go through a switch or a direct connection.
Type of Link
The type of link to use depends on the distance between the client and server:
• When the distance between the client and the server hardware is smaller than 80m, a
standard Cat 6 network cable is enough.
• When the distance is greater than 80, the connection must go over a fiber link.
This can be achieved by extending the Cat 6 cable with fiber media converters, or by
ordering the SFP+ Fiber option on the client and/or the server.
2.2. Other Technical Requirements
Recommendations When Working with Extenders
It can happen that extenders are used for the screen, keyboard, mouse and BEPlay.
The USB extenders used for the keyboard and mouse must support HID devices (USB
HID class).
The USB extenders used for the touch screen(s) and BEPlay must be USB 2.0 extenders.
It is important to respect the manufacturer’s recommendation in terms of distances
between the machine and USB device and grade of cable.
Recommendations When Working with Two Screens
When working with 2 screens, both screens must be:
• the same resolution;
• either 2 touch screens or 2 non-touch screens.
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3. Installation
3.1. First Install
Installation Requirements
To be able to install X-Onefor the first time, the following requirements should be fulfilled:
• X-One hardware (Server or Client ,
• 1 USBkey 16 GB or higher (by preference USB 3.0),
Preparing the USBKey
1. Connect the USBkey to a Windows 7/10 machine.
If the USB key is not empty, please format it.
2. Launch the Rufus utility using the following link:
https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/releases/download/v2.11/rufu
s-2.11p.exe
3. In the Device field, select your USBkey.
4. Click the Click to Select an Image... button (CDicon).
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5. Select the X-One image file.
The ISO file should have been shared with you: xone_1.7.iso .
6. Click Start.
You are prompted to select the appropriate write mode.
WARNING
If this dialog box does not appear, then you should copy the .iso file on your
local machine. Also, if you are using a laptop with a docking station, pay
attention not to plug the USB key into the docking station. Use an USB port
from the laptop instead.
7. Select the option Write in DD Image mode and click OK.
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You will be notified that all data already on the USB drive will be overwritten.
8. Click OK to continue.
Wait until the ISOfile has been completely written to the USBkey. This may last 30
minutes depending on the USBkey you are using.
Installing X-One
1. Connect the USB key to the server.
Warning: only this USB key should be connected to the machine.
2. Reboot the server.
3. Press F11 to enter the Boot menu.
4. If you're asked to enter a password: evsdvb.
5. Select your USB key as boot device.
6. From the EVSProduction menu, select the desired installation package and press
ENTER:
◦ X-One Server 1.7 - CentOS 7.5 1804 or
◦ X-One Client 1.7 - CentOS 7.5 1804
7. Wait until you see the message "Installation complete. Please return to quit", then
press ENTER. Do not remove the USB key.
The server will reboot.
8. From the EVSProduction menu, select Start Operating System and press ENTER.
9. Press ENTER when you are prompted to start the operating system again.
10. Enter the serial number of the server and press ENTER.
You can find the serial number at the back of your machine.
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End of the Installation
Do one of the following:
• If failed=0, remove your USB key and press ENTER.
• If failed=1, please do the following:
◦ Take a picture of the screen.
◦ Double-click the GetLogs icon on the desktop to export the system log files.
If the GetLogs icon is not available check the following file:
◦ contact EVSsupport.
• After a few seconds, please see the Services Management tool:
http://<ipxone>:9081 to check if everything is ok on the Health page (green or
orange ) before starting to use X-One.
• If the Services Management tool is not accessible, please reboot your machine and try
again.
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3.2. Upgrade
This procedure is only to be followed when you want to upgrade from an X-One 1.4.x
version to 1.7.
Preparing the USBKey
1. Connect the USBkey to a Windows 7/10 machine.
If the USB key is not empty, please format it.
2. Launch the Rufus utility using the following link:
https://rufus.akeo.ie/downloads/rufus-2.11p.exe
3. In the Device field, select your USBkey.
4. Click the Click to Select an Image... button (CDicon).
5. Select the X-One image file.
The ISO file should have been shared with you: xone_1.7.iso .
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6. Click Start.
You are prompted to select the appropriate write mode.
7. Select the option Write in DD Image mode and click OK.
You will be notified that all data already on the USB drive will be overwritten.
8. Click OK to continue.
Wait until the ISOfile has been completely written to the USBkey.
Executing the Update
Command Line Procedure
1. Plug your USB key into the server.
A disc icon labeled BOOT will appear on the desktop.
2. Double-click the icon and navigate to:
install-evs-xone-server if you want to upgrade an X-One server;
install-evs-xone-client if you want to upgrade an X-One client.
3. Right-click on a whitespace in the file explorer and select "open in terminal".
4. Execute the following command:
sh update_evs-xone-{server or client}.sh
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5. Once the upgrade script has ended successfully (failed:0), if you used a USB key,
please unmount it before removing it from the machine:
cd
sudo umount /media/BOOT
sudo rmdir /media/BOOT
GUIProcedure
Please follow the procedure as described in the popup.
Reboot the Machine
Reboot the machine and wait for a few minutes before starting the Client:
• If you are upgrading an X-One server, please wait for 2-3 minutes and open the
Services Management tool: http://127.0.0.1:9081 to check if everything is ok
on the Health page (green or at least orange status for the resolv.conf check) before
starting to use X-One.
• If you are upgrading an X-One Client, the Services Management page is not present,
so please just wait for 30 seconds to be sure everything has started before beginning
to use X-One.
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4. Cabling
4.1. Cabling the SDIConnectors
The SDIconnectors at the back of the server can be used for incoming and outgoing SDI
feeds. The incoming feeds will be recorded, the outgoing feeds will be used for playout.
A camera's SDI Out has to be connected with one of the X-One server's SDI connectors
using a mini BNC cable. A maximum of 6 cameras can be connected. The connectors are
numbered as indicated in the table below.
Two connectors are envisaged for playout.
Use Connector
Genlock Lock
Ingest 1 Rx0
Ingest 2 Rx1
Ingest 3 Rx2
Ingest 4 Rx3
Ingest 5 Rx4
Ingest 6 Rx5
Playout 1(= PGM 'Dirty') Rx6
Playout 2(= PGM 'Clean') Rx7
4.2. Securing the SDI Cables
WARNING
It is essential to maintain the cable connections horizontal to the server, to avoid
one or more of the SDI connections failing owing to the weight of the SDI cables,
which might also cause the video card to shift inside the server chassis.
We therefore recommend to let the cables rest on one of the following support types:
1. a cable lacing bar attached at the back of the rack;
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2. a ring bracket attached to the side of the rack or flight case;
3. the EVScable management bracket mounted on the side of the server by means of
two screws.
Old EVSBracket New EVSBracket
The cables should be secured using cable ties or Velcro® straps.
4.3. Connecting the Video Monitors
Up to two video monitors can be connected to an X-One server.
Connectors
When working with a PMX2-4601D server, the following connectors can be used:
• 4 DisplayPort connectors.
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NOTE
The monitors have to be connected to display ports 1 & 2. The numbering of the
display ports is from right to left, i.e. (4 3) 2 1.
WARNING
The VGAconnection does not work.
4.4. Connecting the Beplay Remote and
External Controller
The Beplay remote and External Controller are connected via USB to the X-One server.
The device is recognized as soon as it is plugged in.
4.5. DisplayPort Cable Warning
If you directly connect a server with a monitor using a DisplayPort cable, you need to
make sure that pin 20 (DP_PWR) of the cable is not wired and does not carry any power.
If in doubt, use a multimeter to verify this.
According to the VESA specification, the DP_PWR (pin 20) is not supposed to be wired in
standard cables because both source and sink devices are designed to provide power.
Ignoring this will in certain cases prevent the Avago RAID Controller (AOM-S3108-H8)
from being initialized at startup and thus making the RAID unavailable for the OS.
4.6. Connecting the BFE Tally Box
In the current fixed output assignments, we only use 3 DB-25 connectors (1-4,5-8 and 9-
12) to provide 6 PGM and 6 PRV relay contacts.
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