GRASS VALLEY CHORUS HUB 11 User manual

Chorus Hub 11 Setup Guide
CONNECT ANYTHING
F2542310132
October 2023
Version 11.00
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Manual Explanation
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Contents
Contents
Notice to Reader 2
Manual Explanation 3
DANGER 3
Health Precautions 3
Copyright 3
Introduction 5
Summary 5
Chorus Hub Features 5
Content Sharing 5
External Rendering 5
About This Manual 5
Operating Environment 7
System Conguration Requirements 7
File Accessibility 7
Hardware Requirements 8
Chorus Hub Server and Floating License Server Hardware Requirements 8
External Render Engine Hardware Requirements 8
Server Computer Setup 10
STEP 1: Installing Server Software 10
STEP 2: Activating Floating Licenses 12
License List 12
GV License Manager Startup 13
Activating Floating Licenses 14
Conguring Settings to Use a Floating License 16
STEP 3: Registering the Shared Temporary Project Folder 17
EDIUS Client Terminal Setup 19
STEP 1: Conguring Settings to Use a Floating License 19
External Rendering Terminal Setup 20
STEP 1: Installing the External Render Engine 20
STEP 2: Conguring Settings to Use a Floating License 21
STEP 3: Enabling Windows Automatic Logon 21
Conrming Operation after Setup 22
STEP 1: Conrming Floating License Activation 22
STEP 2: Conrming Floating License Checkout 23
STEP 3: Conrming External Rendering Operation 23
License Management 25
Changing the Server Console Administrator Password 25
Conrming Service Operation Status 26
Restarting the License Server Module 26
Appendix 29
Deactivating Floating Licenses 29
STEP 1: Conrming Floating License Usage 29
STEP 2: Deactivating Floating Licenses 29
Troubleshooting 31
An error occurs when starting EDIUS 31
Some EDIUS functions are unavailable 32
An error occurs when activating or deactivating a oating license 32
I forgot the administration console password 33

Introduction
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Introduction
Summary
Chorus Hub is a solution for groups engaged in creative work. It allows multiple EDIUS/Mync clients to connect with a Chorus Hub server. It
allows for source settings, video editing data, and other resources from each client terminal to be shared within a group, making work more
efcient.
The overall conguration consists of “Chorus Hub server” that manages the central database, a “oating license server” that manages
licenses throughout the entire solution, and multiple EDIUS/Mync clients. An external rendering terminal can also be added to function as a
dedicated engine for processes such as encoding and rendering.
Storage
Mync Client
Chorus Hub Server
External Render Engine
EDIUS Client
Chorus Hub Features
Content Sharing
Chorus Hub can be used to share data with clients, such as source settings information congured using Mync 11 (In/Out points, marker,
and display color of asset, etc.), as well as EDIUS 11 projects and sequences managed by Mync 11.
When editing with EDIUS, the new [Mync] window added in EDIUS 11 allows users to make use of this shared information directly and
seamlessly.
External Rendering
An external rendering terminal can be connected in order to export EDIUS 11 timeline les and convert Mync 11 asset les externally. This
can signicantly reduce the load on client terminals.
About This Manual
The description in this manual assumes that Chorus Hub server and the oating license server will both be installed and run on a single
computer. This computer is referred to as the “server computer” in this manual.

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For EDIUS client, the description in this manual assumes that it will be used with EDIUS Workgroup installed. This manual also assumes
that the external render engine will be installed and used on a terminal separate from the server computer.

Operating Environment
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Operating Environment
The following explains the operating environment required to congure a Chorus Hub system.
System Conguration Requirements
File Accessibility
All computers in a Chorus Hub conguration must be able to access les used in timelines as well as temporary project les, using the
same le path.
EDIUS Client
Same file path
Mync ClientStorage
External Render Engine
Chorus Hub Server
rOther requirements
fThe following computers must all be on the same subnet.
gChorus Hub server
gFloating license server
gEDIUS clients
gExternal render engine
fOne Chorus Hub server is required for each system (multiple Chorus Hub servers cannot be installed in a single system).
fIn order to render timelines using GPUfx, Windows automatic logon must be enabled on the external rendering terminal.
“STEP 3: Enabling Windows Automatic Logon” (wpage 21)
fAn Internet connection is required for license activation and verication.
fThe setup le used during installation for Chorus Hub server and EDIUS will vary depending on the edition used. Download the correct
setup le from “EDIUSWORLD.COM” before setup.
https://www.ediusworld.com/
gEDIUS Workgroup:
ChorusHubServer_Setup-11.xx.xxxx.exe
EDIUS_Setup-11.xx.xxxx.exe
gEDIUS Broadcast:
ChorusHubServer_Broadcast_Setup-11.xx.xxxx.exe
EDIUS_Broadcast_Setup-11.xx.xxxx.exe

Operating Environment
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fFor details on which licenses require activation for each edition, see “License List”.
“License List” (wpage 12)
Hardware Requirements
The following components must be installed in order to congure the system.
fChorus Hub server
fFloating license server
fExternal render engine
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fIf required for the system, install the external render engine on a terminal separate from the server computer.
fFor more information on EDIUS hardware requirements, see the EDIUS manual.
Chorus Hub Server and Floating License Server Hardware Requirements
Chorus Hub server and oating license server hardware requirements are as follows:
rOS
fWindows Server 2019
rCPU
fIntel 5th or later generation CPU that supports AVX2
fTo edit simultaneously with 20 clients, at least eight logical cores and a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz or higher
rMemory
f32 GB or more
rStorage
fSSD with a capacity of 500 GB or more
rNetwork
f1 GbE or faster
rGraphics card
f2 GB or more video memory is required
System Design and Usage Precautions
fShared storage and network requirements will vary, depending on the number of EDIUS clients operating simultaneously, the editing
source format, and the number of tracks in the timeline.
fIt may take some time to perform synchronization to share content, depending on server performance and load.
External Render Engine Hardware Requirements
External render engine hardware requirements are as follows:
rOS
fWindows 10 64-bit (Version 22H2 or later)
fWindows 11 (latest version)
rCPU
fIntel 5th or later generation CPU, or equivalent AMD CPU
rMemory
f16 GB or more
rStorage
fStorage with 6 GB of free space is required

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rGraphics card
f2 GB or more video memory is required
fA GPU conforming to Direct3D feature level 11_1 or later is recommended
fVideo memory requirements when using GPUfx on the EDIUS timeline will vary depending on the project format. When editing 10-bit
video, 1 GB or more is recommended for SD projects, while 2 GB or more is recommended for HD/4K/8K projects.

Server Computer Setup
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Server Computer Setup
Install Chorus Hub server and the oating license server on the terminal that will be used as the server computer.
Once installation is complete, register the required oating licenses, and then register the shared temporary project folder.
STEP 1: Installing Server Software
Install Chorus Hub server and the oating license server on the terminal that will be used as the server computer.
3Note
fChorus Hub, the oating license server, and EDIUS must all have the same build number.
fSign in to the server computer using the OS account (with administrative privileges) that will be used to perform the installation.
1) Run ChorusHubServer_Setup-11.xx.xxxx.exe on the terminal that will be used as the server
computer.
fFollow the instructions provided by the setup wizard.
2) Click [Options].
fThe component selection screen appears.
3) Select the components to install, and click [OK].
[Hub Server + Render Engine] Install both Chorus Hub server and the external render engine.
[Hub Server only] Install either Chorus Hub server or the external render engine.
[Render Engine only]

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fThe description in this manual assumes that [Hub Server only] was selected.
fThe oating license server will also be installed, regardless of which components are selected.
fIf the oating license server is already running, select the [Import the Floating License Server conguration. (when installing Hub Server)]
checkbox to import all settings for the existing oating license server to Chorus Hub server.
4) Select the [I agree to the license terms and conditions] checkbox, and click [Install].
3Note
fBe sure to scroll through the license terms and conditions and read all of them.
fIf you do not agree to the license terms and conditions, click [Close] to cancel the installation, and then contact Customer Support in
writing.
fInstallation of the selected components begins.
5) Click [Next].
6) Enter [User] and [Password], and then click [Next].
fThis screen is displayed only if [Render Engine only] or [Hub Server + Render Engine] was selected in step 3). It is not displayed if [Hub
Server only] was selected in step 3).
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fEnter the same user name and password as the OS account you are currently signed in to.
fTo use a different account than the account that was entered during installation or to change account information after installation is
complete, Chorus Hub server will need to be uninstalled and then reinstalled.
7) Click [Install].

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8) Click [Restart].
STEP 2: Activating Floating Licenses
Once the server software has been installed, oating licenses must be activated on the server computer.
License List
The following licenses must be activated:
rEDIUS Workgroup:
Required licenses fChorus Hub 11 Server FL
The oating license for Chorus Hub server.
fChorus Hub 11 Render Option FL
The oating license for the external render engine.
fChorus Hub 11 Sync Option FL
The oating license required for an EDIUS client linked with Chorus Hub server to perform
synchronization.
A license for each EDIUS client is required.
fEDIUS 11 Workgroup FL
The oating license for EDIUS used on an EDIUS client.
Optional licenses fEDIUS 11 K2 Option FL
fEDIUS 11 Authoring Option FL
fEDIUS 11 S3 Direct Access Option FL
rEDIUS Broadcast:
Required licenses fChorus Hub 11 Server FL
The oating license for Chorus Hub server.
fChorus Hub 11 Render Option Broadcast FL
The oating license for the external render engine.
fChorus Hub 11 Sync Option FL
The oating license required for an EDIUS client linked with Chorus Hub server to perform
synchronization.
A license for each EDIUS client is required.
fEDIUS 11 Broadcast FL
The oating license for EDIUS used on an EDIUS client.
Optional licenses fEDIUS 11 K2 Option FL
fEDIUS 11 Authoring Option FL
fEDIUS 11 S3 Direct Access Option FL

Server Computer Setup
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GV License Manager Startup
Floating licenses are activated by GV License Manager (Server Mode) on the server computer.
1) Right-click the GV License Manager icon in the notification area on the task bar, and click [License
List].
fGV License Manager (Server Mode) starts up and the [License List (Server Mode)] dialog box appears.
“[License List (Server Mode)] dialog box” (wpage 13)
1Alternative
fDisplay the Windows start menu, and click [Grass Valley] → [GV License Manager (Server Mode)].
fDouble-click the GV License Manager icon in the notication area on the task bar.
r[License List (Server Mode)] dialog box
(2)
(1)
(1) Operation buttons These buttons are used to activate licenses and display the server console in a web browser.
The server console can be used to check the number of oating licenses being used, check
which clients are using which licenses, and restart the license server module.
(2) License list A list of activated licenses is displayed.
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fThe [License List] dialog box will appear if using a computer other than the server computer. The same information as in the [License List
(Server Mode)] dialog box will be displayed on the screen.

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Activating Floating Licenses
Activate oating licenses.
Licenses can be activated using either online activation or ofine activation.
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fFor more information on how to deactivate licenses, see “Deactivating Floating Licenses”.
“Deactivating Floating Licenses” (wpage 29)
Activating Floating Licenses (Online Activation)
Activate a oating license on a server computer in an online environment.
fAn Internet connection is required for license activation.
fFor details on which licenses require activation, see “License List”.
“License List” (wpage 12)
1) Start up GV License Manager (Server Mode) on the server computer.
f“GV License Manager Startup” (wpage 13)
2) Click [Online activation].
fThe serial number entry screen appears.
3) Enter the serial number, and click [OK].
fIf the serial number is correctly activated, a conrmation screen appears.
4) Click [OK] on the confirmation screen.
fActivated licenses are displayed in the license list in GV License Manager.
fRepeat steps 2) through 4) to activate all required licenses.
fOnce license activation has been completed, congure settings to use a oating license.
“Conguring Settings to Use a Floating License” (wpage 16)
Activating Floating Licenses (Ofine Activation)
Activate a oating license on a server computer in an ofine environment.
fFor details on which licenses require activation, see “License List”.
“License List” (wpage 12)
1) Insert a USB memory device into an empty port on the server computer.
2) Open the USB memory device on the explorer, and create four folders.
fName the folders “HUB”, “XRE”, “SYNC”, and “EDIUS”.
3) Start up GV License Manager (Server Mode).
f“GV License Manager Startup” (wpage 13)

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4) Click [Offline Activation Create ID File].
fThe serial number entry screen appears.
5) Enter the serial number, and click [OK].
6) In the [Destination for ID File] dialog box, select the folder on the USB memory device to use as the
export destination, and click [Select Folder].
Save destination folder License
HUB Chorus Hub 11 Server FL
XRE Chorus Hub 11 Render Option FL
SYNC Chorus Hub 11 Sync Option FL
EDIUS EDIUS 11 Workgroup FL
7) A confirmation message appears, then click [OK].
fRepeat steps 4) through 7) to export the ID le for each license to activate.
8) Remove the USB memory device from the server computer, and insert it into a Windows PC that is
connected to the Internet.
9) Open the USB memory device on the explorer, and double-click GVActivation.exe in the “HUB” →
“Activation” folder.
10) A message [Do you wish to activate the license?] appears, then click [Yes].
11) A confirmation message appears, then click [OK].
fRepeat steps 9) through 11) for each folder to acquire the ID le for each license to activate.
12) Remove the USB memory device from the Windows PC, and insert it into the server computer.
13) Click [Offline Activation Register Activation File] in GV License Manager (Server Mode) on the
server computer.
14) Open the USB memory device on the explorer, select Response.key in the “HUB” →“Activation”
folder, and click [Open].
15) A confirmation message appears, then click [OK].
fActivated licenses are displayed in the license list in GV License Manager.
fRepeat steps 13) through 15) to register the ID le for each license to activate.
fOnce license activation has been completed, congure settings to use a oating license.
“Conguring Settings to Use a Floating License” (wpage 16)

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Conguring Settings to Use a Floating License
Congure settings in GV License Manager (Server Mode) on the server computer to use a oating license.
1) Start up GV License Manager (Server Mode) on the server computer.
f“GV License Manager Startup” (wpage 13)
2) Click [Settings].
fThe [Settings] dialog box appears.
3) Select the [Use floating license server] and [Get settings automatically] checkboxes, and then click
[OK].
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fSelect the [Prioritize node-locked licenses] checkbox to prioritize the use of a node-locked license, if the same type of license exists for
both a oating license and node-locked license.
4) Click [×] to close GV License Manager, and restart the OS.

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STEP 3: Registering the Shared Temporary Project Folder
Register the shared temporary project folder on the server computer.
The shared temporary project folder is used to temporarily store information for rendering jobs performed on an external render engine.
The shared temporary project folder must be congured so that it can be accessed using the same le path, from Chorus Hub server,
EDIUS clients, and the external render engine.
It is recommended to congure a folder on a NAS that can be accessed from each machine.
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fBe sure to create a shared folder that can be accessed from each machine, beforehand.
1) Display the Windows start menu on the server computer, and click [Grass Valley] →[Admin
Console].
fThe [Admin Console] dialog box appears.
2) Double-click [Render Service].
fThe [Render Service setting] dialog box appears.
3) Click [Select], specify the shared temporary project folder, and click [OK].

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4) Click [Check folder access].
fConrm whether access is possible from Chorus Hub server.
2
fIf an error dialog box appears after clicking [Check folder access], conrm the access permissions and network path of the shared folder.
5) Click [OK].

EDIUS Client Terminal Setup
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EDIUS Client Terminal Setup
The following explains how to set up an EDIUS client terminal.
Perform the following steps on all EDIUS client terminals that will connect to Chorus Hub server.
3Note
fFirst, install EDIUS on the computer that will be used as an EDIUS client. For more information on installing EDIUS, see the EDIUS
manual.
fChorus Hub, the oating license server, and EDIUS must all have the same build number.
STEP 1: Conguring Settings to Use a Floating License
Congure settings in GV License Manager on the EDIUS client terminal to use a oating license.
1) Start up GV License Manager on the EDIUS client.
f“GV License Manager Startup” (wpage 13)
2) Click [Settings].
fThe [Settings] dialog box appears.
3) Select the [Use floating license server] and [Get settings automatically] checkboxes, and then click
[OK].
2
fSelect the [Prioritize node-locked licenses] checkbox to prioritize the use of a node-locked license, if the same type of license exists for
both a oating license and node-locked license.

External Rendering Terminal Setup
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External Rendering Terminal Setup
The following explains how to set up an external rendering terminal.
STEP 1: Installing the External Render Engine
Install the external render engine.
3Note
fUse the Chorus Hub server setup le with the same build number to install the external render engine.
fBefore installing the external render engine, perform the following steps on the external rendering terminal.
gCreate an account with the same account (same user name and password) as the OS account used to install Chorus Hub server.
gSign in using the created account.
1) Run ChorusHubServer_Setup-11.xx.xxxx.exe on the terminal that will be used as the external render
engine.
fFollow the instructions provided by the setup wizard.
2) Click [Options].
fThe component selection screen appears.
3) Select [Render Engine only], and click [OK].
4) Perform steps 4) to 7) in “STEP 1: Installing Server Software”.
f“STEP 1: Installing Server Software” (wpage 10)