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Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The ELC-MVS01 Live Production Control Software provides an automation solution for the News Room Computer System (hereinafter referred to as "NRCS" in this manual), taking full advantage of the unprecedented high performance and multifunctionality of the Sony MVS or XVS Multi Format Switcher system. The following are some of the principal features of this software. NRCS Centric The ELC-MVS01, when incorporated into an existing NRCS-centric broadcast system, allows you to utilize the existing workflows to create programs. It automates control over devices which used to be manually controlled by a specialized operator. Complex device control taking advantage of the Sony MVS or XVS network Coupled with an MVS or XVS system, the ELC-MVS01 automates control over robotic cameras, audio mixer, disk recorder, audio servers, playout server, or any other MVS or XVS system components. Enhanced flexibility with manual operations In addition to its versatile automation features, the ELCMVS01 also provides flexible manual on-air operations, including adjustment of audio levels, or inserting or deleting the DSK. Real-time synchronization and update of playlists If NRCS rundown changes occur, real-time synchronization updates the ELC-MVS01 playlist (referred to as "ELC playlist" in this manual), so that you can cope with last minute modifications. An easy-to-use graphic user interface The ELC-MVS01 software offers an easy-to-use graphic user interface which navigates you through a series of program creation procedures: allocating frequently-used settings to an icon, using icons to create a cue, using cues to create a playlist, and finally playing out a playlist, all in integrated, simple-to-operate operation windows. ELC-MVS01 Software Products The ELC-MVS01 Live Production Control Software system consists of the following software components, products, and optional software products. Software Components Products The ELC-MVS01 Live Production Control Software consists of the following applications: • ELC Plug-in (including a five-user license) This application allows you to register frequently-used scenes as a "cue" (Quick Cue), and set or edit a cue (Cue Edit). It also allows you to create a playlist. (The software works as a plug-in to the NRCS client software.) • ELC Playlist Viewer (including a five-user license) This application allows you to view playlists corresponding to rundowns created with NRCS. It also allows you to create and edit playlists from scratch. (The software works as an independent application.) • Icon Manager This application is used to associate frequently-used device settings with Video, Audio, Transition, and Effect Icons for easily creating playlists. • ELC OA Playlist This application is used to play out created playlists. • Initial Setup This application is used to set up the system occasionally, for example, when a new news program is planned. 12 Features / ELC-MVS01 Software Products

Section	Page
Table of Contents	4
Introduction	10
Configuration of This Guide	10
Notational Conventions	10
Overview	11
Chapter 1 Overview	12
Features	12
ELC-MVS01 Software Products	12
Software Components Products	12
Optional Software Products	13
System Configurations	14
Basic System Configuration	14
Equipment to be Used in the System	15
Basic Operation Flow	17
Overview of Playlist Creation	18
Playlist Creation Flow	18
Elements of a Playlist	21
Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts	22
Initial Setup Window	22
Initial Setup Main Menu	22
Video Switcher Settings Window	23
Audio Mixer Settings Window	24
Shot Box Module Assign Window	27
DDR(VDCP) File List Creation Window	28
Audio Server File List Creation Window	29
Studio Monitor Settings Window	30
Icon Manager Window	31
Icon Manager Main Window	31
Video Icon Window	34
Audio Icon Window	35
Transition Icon Window	36
Effect Icon Window	37
Source Window	38
Category Window	39
ELC Plug-in Window	40
Quick Cue Tab	42
Cue Edit Tab	43
OA Playlist and Playlist Viewer Windows	45
Alarm Monitor Window	49
Alarm Monitor Application	49
Alarm Monitor Window	50
Preparations	51
Chapter 3 Making the Initial Setup	52
Overview	52
Starting the Initial Setup Application	53
Making the Video Switcher Settings	55
Associating the V/K Pair Numbers with Video Icons	55
Specifying the Transition Rate Options	58
Making the Audio Mixer Settings	59
Associating Fader Numbers with Audio Icons	60
Associating Fader Numbers with Back Faders of the Audio Fader Panel for Constant Manual Operation	62
Disabling Control of Faders of the Audio Mixer from the ELC-MVS01 System	63
Specifying the Name for an AUX Bus for the Mix-Minus Feature	64
Specifying the Audio Level Options	65
Specifying the Fade In/Out Time Options	66
Assigning Functions to the Shot Box Module Buttons	67
Assigning a Function to a Button	67
Assigning a Table to a Shot Box Module	71
Specifying the Name of a Button	72
Removing the Assigned Function	74
Managing Video Material- Creating the DDR(VDCP) File List	75
Creating the File List	75
Changing the Order of the Files	77
Deleting Files from the List	78
Managing Audio Material- Creating the Audio Server File List	79
Creating the File List	79
Changing the Order of the Files	80
Deleting Files from the List	81
Making the Studio Monitor Settings	82
Enabling Control of an AUX Bus from the ELC-MVS01 System	82
Specifying the Initial Source Device for an AUX Bus	83
Specifying the Name for an AUX Bus	85
Specifying the Length of Delay for Switching the OA and NEXT Cues	86
Chapter 4 Preparing Icons (Icon Manager)	87
Overview of Icons	87
Starting the Icon Manager Application	91
Managing Icons	92
Creating Icons	92
Setting Icons	93
Editing Icons	102
Moving an Icon within the Icon Library	102
Deleting Icons	103
Managing Categories	104
Creating Categories	104
Setting Categories	105
Editing Categories	107
Moving Categories	108
Deleting Categories	108
Registering an Icon in a Category	109
Moving an Icon within a Category	110
Deleting Icons from a Category	110
Importing Camera Shots and Creating Icons	112
List of Required Settings in Icon Creation and Category Registration	116
Chapter 5 Preparing Cues (ELC Plug-in)	118
Starting the ELC Plug-in Application	118
Managing Cues	120
Creating a Cue	120
Details of Settings	121
Editing a Cue Registered in Quick Cue	134
Renaming a Cue	135
Deleting a Cue	135
Restoring a Deleted Cue	135
Moving a Cue within a Folder	136
Copying a Cue to Another Folder	136
Managing Cue Folders	137
Creating a Cue Folder	137
Renaming a Cue Folder	137
Deleting a Cue Folder	138
Moving a Cue Folder	138
Chapter 6 Preparing for Advanced or Occasional Manual Operations	139
Preparing for Switching Multiple Snapshots Manually (2Box)	139
Required Settings in the Icon Manager Application	140
Required Settings in the Initial Setup Application	142
Required Settings in the ELC Plug-in Application	144
Preparing for Manual Switching	145
Required Settings in the Icon Manager Application	145
Required Settings in the Initial Setup Application	148
Required Settings in the ELC Plug-in Application	150
Assigning a Video Switcher Macro to a Cue	152
Preparing for GPI Trigger Pulse Output	153
Assigning Individual Cues to Shot Box Module Buttons	156
Required Settings in the ELC Plug-in Application	156
Required Settings in the Initial Setup Application	158
Preparing for Switching a Video Device to Its Backup	160
Required Settings for Backup Devices in the Initial Setup Application	160
Required Settings for the Shot Box Module in the Initial Setup Application	162
Preparing for Switching an Audio Device to Its Backup	164
Required Settings for Backup Devices in the Initial Setup Application	164
Required Settings for the Shot Box Module in the Initial Setup Application	166
Operations	168
Chapter 7 Creating a Playlist for iNEWS (ELC Plug-in/Playlist Viewer)	169
Starting the ELC Plug-in Application	169
Creating a Playlist	171
Creating a Playlist	171
Editing an ELC Production Cue added to an iNEWS rundown	176
Displaying a Playlist in the Playlist Viewer Application	178
Chapter 8 Creating a Playlist for ENPS (ELC Plug-in/Playlist Viewer)	180
Starting the ELC Plug-in Application	180
Creating a Playlist	182
Creating a Playlist	182
Editing an ELC Item added to an ENPS rundown	184
Displaying a Playlist in the Playlist Viewer Application	186
Chapter 9 Creating a Playlist without Using NRCS	188
Starting the Playlist Viewer for Playlist Editing	188
Creating a New Playlist	190
Opening an Existing Playlist	192
Editing a Playlist	193
Creating a New Story	193
Editing a Story	194
Deleting a Story	194
Moving a Story	194
Copying a Story	195
Adding a Cue to a Story	195
Editing a Cue	197
Deleting a Cue	198
Moving a Cue	198
Copying a Cue	198
Managing Playlists	199
Renaming a Playlist	199
Deleting a Playlist	200
Changing the Display Order of the Playlists	200
Managing Playlist Folders	201
Creating a Playlist Folder	201
Renaming a Playlist Folder	201
Deleting a Playlist Folder	202
Changing the Display Order of the Playlist Folders	202
Chapter 10 On-Air Operations	203
Starting the OA Playlist Application	204
Starting/Ending On-Air Operation	206
Getting a Cue to Be Taken Automatically	210
Selecting a Cue to be Brought On the Air Next	212
Controlling Downstream Keys Manually	214
Controlling Keys Manually	216
Controlling the Audio Level Manually	217
Adjusting the Audio Levels	218
Turning an Audio Channel On and Off	220
Enabling the Mix-Minus Setting	220
Editing Cues in the OA Playlist or Playlist Viewer Window	222
Chapter 11 Advanced or Occasional Manual Operations	224
Switching Multiple Snapshots Manually (2Box)	224
Switching Images Manually (Manual Switching)	226
Outputting GPI Trigger Pulses	229
Getting Cues Assigned to Shot Box Module Buttons on the Air	230
Enabling/Disabling Robotic Camera Control	232
Enabling/Disabling Audio Mixer Control	233
Overriding the Transition Settings for the NEXT Cue	234
Switching a Video Device to Its Backup	235
Switching an Audio Device to Its Backup	236
Executing Macros from the Shot Box Module	237
Appendix	238
Appendix	239
Glossary	239

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Features / ELC-MVS01 Software Products

Chapter 1

Overview

Features

The ELC-MVS01 Live Production Control Software

provides an automation solution for the News Room

Computer System (hereinafter referred to as “NRCS” in

this manual), taking full advantage of the unprecedented

high performance and multifunctionality of the Sony MVS

or XVS Multi Format Switcher system. The following are

some of the principal features of this software.

NRCS Centric

The ELC-MVS01, when incorporated into an existing

NRCS-centric broadcast system, allows you to utilize the

existing workflows to create programs. It automates

control over devices which used to be manually controlled

by a specialized operator.

Complex device control taking advantage of the

Sony MVS or XVS network

Coupled with an MVS or XVS system, the ELC-MVS01

automates control over robotic cameras, audio mixer, disk

recorder, audio servers, playout server, or any other MVS

or XVS system components.

Enhanced flexibility with manual operations

In addition to its versatile automation features, the ELC-

MVS01 also provides flexible manual on-air operations,

including adjustment of audio levels, or inserting or

deleting the DSK.

Real-time synchronization and update of playlists

If NRCS rundown changes occur, real-time

synchronization updates the ELC-MVS01 playlist

(referred to as “ELC playlist” in this manual), so that you

can cope with last minute modifications.

An easy-to-use graphic user interface

The ELC-MVS01 software offers an easy-to-use graphic

user interface which navigates you through a series of

program creation procedures: allocating frequently-used

settings to an icon, using icons to create a cue, using cues

to create a playlist, and finally playing out a playlist, all in

integrated, simple-to-operate operation windows.

ELC-MVS01 Software

Products

The ELC-MVS01 Live Production Control Software

system consists of the following software components,

products, and optional software products.

Software Components Products

The ELC-MVS01 Live Production Control Software

consists of the following applications:

•

ELC Plug-in (including a five-user license)

This application allows you to register frequently-used

scenes as a “cue” (Quick Cue), and set or edit a cue (Cue

Edit). It also allows you to create a playlist.

(The software works as a plug-in to the NRCS client

software.)

•

ELC Playlist Viewer (including a five-user

license)

This application allows you to view playlists

corresponding to rundowns created with NRCS. It also

allows you to create and edit playlists from scratch.

(The software works as an independent application.)

•

Icon Manager

This application is used to associate frequently-used

device settings with Video, Audio, Transition, and

Effect Icons for easily creating playlists.

•

ELC OA Playlist

This application is used to play out created playlists.

•

Initial Setup

This application is used to set up the system

occasionally, for example, when a new news program is

planned.