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USER MANUAL TVS-1000A DataVideo

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Trackless Virtual Studio

TVS-1000A

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT....4

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 4

WARRANTY....5

STANDARD WARRANTY 5

THREE YEAR WARRANTY 5

DISPOSAL....5

CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW 7

1.1 FEATURES....7

CHAPTER 2 TVS-1000A TRACKLESS VIRTUAL STUDIO SETUP 9

2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT 9
2.2 SYSTEM DIAGRAM 9
2.3 CONNECTIONS....10

2.3.1 Front Panel.... 10
2.3.2 Back Panel....10
2.3.3 Input/Output Card Options....11

2.4 TVS-1000A AUX CARD 12

2.4.1 Introduction.... 12
2.4.2 Specification....12

2.5 RMC-220 REMOTE CONTROLLER....12

2.5.1 Control Panel Overview 13
2.5.2 Main Unit - Rear Panel 14
2.5.3 Program and Preset rows.... 14
2.5.4 Preview and Program Switching 14
2.5.5 Downstream Keyers 15
2.5.6 Function Keys 16
2.5.7 Keyboard Backlight 16
2.5.8 Dimensions 17
2.5.9 Specifications 18

CHAPTER 3 STARTING TVS-1000A SOFTWARE....19

3.1 PRODUCTION LIVE....20
3.2 STILL TEXT EDIT 20
3.3 VIRTUALSET MAKER 21
3.4 RICH SITE SUMMARY (RSS) 21
3.5 VIRTUALSET SHOP 22
3.6 CONFIGURATION....22
3.7 SHUTDOWN 24

CHAPTER 4 VIRTUALSET MAKER 25

4.1 FEATURES 25
4.2 GETTING STARTED.... 26
4.3 VIRTUALSET MAKER TOUR 27
4.4 USE CUSTOMIZED VIRTUALSET 35

CHAPTER 5 PRODUCTION LIVE SCREEN 36

5.1 TOOL BAR 36
5.2 MULTI-VIEW AREA 37
5.3 PROGRAM AND PREVIEW ROWS & FUNCTION SETTINGS 38

5.3.1 10-input Main Switcher 39
5.3.2 Switching between Preview and Program Views.... 39
5.3.3 Downstream Keys 39

5.4 VIRTUAL BACKGROUND EDITING 41

5.4.1 Import 42

5.4.2 Placement 42
5.4.3 Auto Play 43

5.5 FILE MANAGEMENT 45
5.6 ADDITIONAL MONITOR SUPPORT 48
5.7 GENERAL DISPLAY AND AUDIO SETTINGS....49

CHAPTER 6 CHROMA AND LUMA KEYS....51

6.1 KEY SELECTION....51
6.2 CHROMA KEY 51
6.3 MATTE CONTROL....52
6.4 TOLERANCE CORRECTION 54
6.5 SPILL CORRECTION 56
6.6 EDGE CORRECTION....58
6.7 GARBAGE MASK....58
6.8 POST CORRECTION....61

CHAPTER 7 FAST CHROMAKEYING....61

7.1 SIMPLE CHROMA KEY 61
7.2 WIZARD....62

Disclaimer of Product and Services

The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.

10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked "Do Not Remove" may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Warranty

Standard Warranty

• Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase.
• The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty.
• The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.
• All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only one year warranty from the date of purchase.
• Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered under warranty.
  • Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under warranty.
• Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software installations, which are not required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.
• All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
• All other claims of any nature are not covered.
• All accessories including headphones, cables, batteries, metal parts, housing, cable reel and consumable parts are not covered under warranty.
• Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
• Your statutory rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

- All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 are qualified for a free two years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.

- Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.

- The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.

Disposal

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For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it

is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CE

CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européenne" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

Chapter 1 Overview

The TVS-1000A is a computer-based 2D trackless Virtual Studio System. It is a real-time production system with very high quality live chromakeying.

The TVS-1000A uses a single fixed camera and creates virtual cameras. This allows the director to zoom, pan and tilt the camera virtually within the set. Its innovative Virtual Set Maker enables users to create their own distinct, branded sets within minutes.

Integrated into the system are tools to record the program output, broadcast live and stream over the Internet.

1.1 Features

Varieties of System Inputs with Front Object Integration

• Cameras (number dependent on system configuration);
  • Media (videos) – two clips at the same time;
• Still images (bitmaps, text) – two at the same time;
• Text – two text compositions at the same time.

Additional Media Features

• A Media Bin is a simple-to-use interface that makes it possible to gather all the media necessary for programme broadcast in one place;
• The media can be transferred from the bin to virtual players, used on air or as a source in virtual studios;
• The system has six bin tabs for four kinds of media: videos, still images, and text;
• Logo insertion on virtual scene.

Virtual Background Features

• Load up to four virtual studio views simultaneously;
• Define movements of a virtual camera in different phases within every studio;
• Configurable Pan/Tilt/Zoom;
• Multi-Point Zoom;
• Virtual Studio backgrounds, which can be downloaded from Datavideo's virtual background database website;
  • 200 free built-in virtualsets in the system;
• CG-loaded backgrounds imported from external files, or edited by Still Text Editor.

Media Previews

• Camera preview (one or two at a time, depending on system configuration);
  • Media preview (two at a time);
  • Still image preview (two at a time);
  • Text preview (two at a time);
  • Up to four virtual studio previews;
• PREVIEW – presentation of the next element prepared for broadcast;
• PROGRAMME – presentation of the current programme broadcast (system output);
• Previews on multiple monitors (if monitors are connected to a workstation, it is possible to obtain different preview configurations, even on three monitors);
  • Real time streaming;
  • Hard Drive (HD) Recording.

Supported Formats

• Format: 720p50 – image resolution: 1280 x 720
• Format: 720p60 – image resolution: 1280 x 720
• Format: 720p59.94 – image resolution: 1280 x 720
• Format: 1080i50 – image resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Format: 1080i60 – image resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Format: 1080i59.94 – image resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Format: 1080p25 – image resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Format: 1080p30 – image resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Format: 1080p29.97 – image resolution: 1920 x 1080

Video Processing Formats

• Video processing: 4:4:4 16-bit floating-point internal processing;
- Inputs and outputs: YUV 4:2:2;
• Capture in output format: 4:2:0;
- Streaming: 4:2:2.

Other Miscellaneous Features

• A Five-in-One System: Virtual Studio, Switcher, Character Generator, Recorder and Web Streaming
  • Multi-Language Support;
  • RMC-220 Remote Control;
  • Audio Embedding Capability;
  • Real time streaming;
  • Hard Drive (HD) Recording;
• Virtualset Maker

Chapter 2 TVS-1000A Trackless Virtual Studio Setup

2.1 System Requirement

√ Monitor x 1 (up to three monitors connected to choices of the HDMI x 1, DVI x 2, DisplayPort x 1)
√ Keyboard
√ HDMI camera x 1 or SDI camera with a converter x 1

2.2 System Diagram

graph TD
    A["Media Player Media Player"] -->|L R 1 2 3 4| B["Mixer"]
    B --> C["3.5mm Phonejack"]
    C --> D["Camera"]
    D --> E["PPT"]
    E --> F["Connect to TVS-AUX Card"]
    F --> G["TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System"]
    G --> H["TCP/IP"]
    H --> I["PGM"]
    I --> J["UI"]
    J --> K["Multiview"]
    K --> L["DVI or HDMI"]
    L --> G
    G --> M["HDMI"]
    M --> N["RS-232"]
    N --> O["RMC-220 TVS-1000A Control Panel"]
    O --> P["Data Video"]
    P --> Q["Home"]
    Q --> G
    style G fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

2.3 Connections

2.3.1 Front Panel

The front panel provides one power button and two USB 3.0 interfaces. Moreover, it can show the main unit's internal temperature and running time.

It is recommended to position the workstation horizontally so as to ensure air flows reaching the front and the back panels. Fans providing appropriate system cooling are located behind the panels. The workstation case is designed to be mounted on a server rack and occupies a 4U space.

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2.3.2 Back Panel

Power Supply Socket

Depending on the shipment destination and the user location, a power supply cord with a suitable plug will be supplied.

Power On/Off Switch

Switches power On/Off.

0-OFF

1-ON

RS-232 Connection

The rear panel contains the RS-232 connection for operation with an external Datavideo RMC-220 control panel.

USB 3.x Type A Port

The rear panel provides you six USB 3.x Type A ports.

USB 3.x Type C Port

The rear panel provides you two USB 3.x Type C ports.

WLF6 2.5G LINE OUT

Wi-Fi 6 SMA Interface

It is used for connecting external Wi-Fi 6 antennas.

LAN (RJ-45) Port

Connection of the workstation to a computer network

LINE OUT Interface

It allows you to connect a headset or a speaker for monitoring.

2.3.3 Input/Output Card Options

Display Card (One of the following)

Technical line drawings of four electronic component packages (no text or symbols)

Display card allows connection of two DVI-D ports, one HDMI output port or one DisplayPort.

Note: It is recommended to connect production window (Monitor 1) to HDMI port.

Diagram of five electronic component packages (no text or symbols)

Display card allows connection of one DVI-I ports, one HDMI output port or three DisplayPorts.

Virtu Card

Simple diagram with three rectangular shapes and a circular element, no text or symbols present

Virtu card allows connection of a single HDMI input/output pair and a mini phone jack for audio input.

With both display and virtu SDI cards installed, it is thus possible to achieve different combinations of views on the monitors. For more information, please refer to Configuration - Layout section.

2.4 TVS-1000A AUX Card

2.4.1 Introduction

TVS Virtu AUX Card is designed primarily for powerpoint file input via HDMI port as well as for other applications such as media player or camera input.

TVS-1000A Virtu HDMI Card and Virtu AUX Card Mapping Table
Card Type	H/W Version	Workable w/ AUX Card	Remark
Virtu HDMI	1.0	X	HDMI Ver 1.0 H/W limited.
	1.2	X	HDMI Ver 1.2 H/W limited.
	1.3	Δ	Functional but with warning messages
	1.4	O

Table 1: TVS-1000A Virtu HDMI Card and Virtu AUX Card Mapping Table
Above table points out Virtu HDMI card H/W ver 1.0 & 1.2 cannot be workable with Virtu AUX card. Only Virtu HDMI card H/W version above 1.3 can work with Virtu AUX card.

2.4.2 Specification

TVS Virtu Aux Card
Video Input	HDMI x 1
Video Output	HDMI x 1 (Preview without audio)
Video Input Format	1080 30P/29.97P/25P1080 60i/59.94i/50i720 60P/59.94P/50P
Audio Input	Mini Phone Jack x 1HDMI audio embedded

2.5 RMC-220 Remote Controller

The RMC-220 is a cost effective remote controller designed specifically for the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System. The RMC-220 interfaces with the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System via an RS-232 interface. The RMC-220 gives the user switcher-style control of the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System. There are several effects that the user can also control on the RMC-220, such as downstream keyers (DSK), logo insertion, and transition effects. In addition, the T-Bar gives the user the convenience to perform transitions between Preview (PVW) and Program (PGM).

The RMC-220 has also been equipped with 10 function keys, which provide the user with the flexibility of manually assigning functions related to audio features, downstream keyer, delay, mix effect, media player functions and output effects to the 10 keys.

The features are summarized as follows,

• A switcher style keyboard for direct TVS-1000A operation
• Clear key definitions
• Ten user-defined function keys, F1 to F10 and each of these function keys can be:

Audio	DSK	General	Mix Effect	Media	Output
Capture Mute	Set Position	Delay	Import Studio	Auto Play	Select Preview
Capture Volume	Set Preview		Set AutoPlay	Loop Play	Select Program
Input Mute	Set Rotation		Set Bus A Source	Pause	Transition Cross-Dissolve
Input Solo	Set Scale		Set Bus B Source	Play	Transition Fade to Black
Input Volume	Set Source		Set Phase	Select
Output Mute	Transition Cut		Set Speed	Stop
Output Volume	Transition Fade
Streaming Mute
Streaming Volume

• Program/Preset Rows with buttons allowing the user to switch between CAM1, AUX, ME1, ME2, ME3, ME4, Media1, Media2, Still1 and Still2
• Three custom-set phase buttons for virtual camera lens zoom in/out
• Auto play button for automatic movement of the virtual camera
• T-Bar can be operated in one way or two way mode
  • Take button to switch between PVW and PGM views
  • FTB button fades the PGM view to a black screen
• Cross Dissolve button applies cross-dissolve transition effect to switching between PGM and PVW views
• Two downstream keyers (DSK) with two corresponding knobs for assignment of DSK sources
• Cut and Fade buttons transition DSKs between PGM and PVW views
  • Stream button triggers live video program streaming
  • Capture function records the live video program
  • Still Grab function captures the instantaneous video image
  • RS-232 interface for communication between RMC-220 and TVS-1000A
  • 12V DC input making the unit ideal for studio applications
• Bright LED lighting

2.5.1 Control Panel Overview

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F1-F10	Function Keys F1 – F10	Phase 3	Phase 3 selection
CAM 1	Camera 1 view selection	Auto Play	Auto Play function
*CAM 2	Camera 2 view selection	Take	Switch between PVW and PGM
M/E 1	M/E 1 view selection	FTB	Fade PGM to Black
M/E 2	M/E 2 view selection	Cross Dissolve	Cross dissolve transition effect
M/E 3	M/E 3 view selection	T-Bar	Manual Transition
M/E 4	M/E 4 view selection	STM	Program Streaming
Media 1	Media 1 Video selection	CAP	Video Recording
Media 2	Media 2 Video selection	Still Grab	Still Picture Grab
Still 1	Still Picture 1 selection	DSK 1	DSK 1 and source assignment knob
Still 2	Still Picture 2 selection	DSK 2	DSK 2 and source assignment knob
AUX	AUX Card Input selection	Cut	Placement of DSK on Program
Phase 1	Phase 1 selection	Fade	Gradual placement of DSK
Phase 2	Phase 2 selection

*Not available on TVS-1000A

2.5.2 Main Unit - Rear Panel

FTW UPGRADE RS-232 DC 12V POWER

RS-232: RS-232 Communication Interface

DC 12V: 12V DC Power Input

ON/OFF: Power Button

2.5.3 Program and Preset rows

The Program row of buttons is for control of the program output; this is the live output. You can switch or CUT from one video source to another directly on the Program row. You will see the PGM output changes as you press different keys along this top row of buttons.

The Preset row of buttons is for control of the Preview window. The Preset row sets the next transitioned program by pressing the corresponding key to select the source.

graph TD
    A["CAM 1"] --> B["AUX"]
    C["CAM 2"] --> D["PHASE 1"]
    E["M/E 1"] --> F["PHASE 2"]
    G["M/E 2"] --> H["PHASE 3"]
    I["M/E 3"] --> J["PHASE 4"]
    K["M/E 4"] --> L["PHASE 5"]
    M["MEDIA 1"] --> N["PHASE 6"]
    O["MEDIA 2"] --> P["PHASE 7"]
    Q["STILL 1"] --> R["PHASE 8"]
    S["STILL 2"] --> T["PHASE 9"]
    U["AUX"] --> V["PHASE 10"]
    W["AUX"] --> X["PHASE 11"]
    Y["AUX"] --> Z["PHASE 12"]
    AA["AUX"] --> AB["PHASE 13"]

2.5.4 Preview and Program Switching

TAKE

This performs switching from the current program source to the selected preset source.

Cross-Dissolve

This performs a cross-dissolve switch from the current program source to the selected preset source.

FTB

Fade To Black, this button fades the current video program source to black. When pressed again it acts in reverse from complete black to the currently selected program video source.

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T-Bar

This performs a manually controlled transition from the current program source to the selected preset source. When the T-Bar has travelled as far as it can go, the transition between sources is complete.

2.5.5 Downstream Keyers

DSK 1/2

Pressing DSK 1/2 places logo or animations on the program view. Before placing the DSK on the program view, make sure it is correct on the PVW screen first.

Control Knob

Assigns a source to DSK 1/2 from a selection of camera, mix effects, video files, and pictures

Cut

This cuts from the current key source to the selected key source. Transition effect is not used.

Fade

This performs a fade transition switch from the current key source to the selected key source.

2.5.6 Function Keys

F1 - F10

Ten user-defined function keys; please refer to the RMC-220 Function Keys section for more details

Stream

Start streaming the live video program to the Internet

Capture

Record the current live video program and save automatically to the hard disk.

Still/Grab

Capture a frame of video and save automatically to the hard disk.

2.5.7 Keyboard Backlight

The RMC-220 allows the user to manually adjust the keyboard backlight. The steps are outlined as follows:

1. Press the knob located below DSK1 key once and the DSK1 key will flash green

graph TD
    A["DSK 1"] --> C["Process Step"]
    B["DSK 2"] --> C["Process Step"]

1. Rotate the knob right to enhance and left to dim
2. Press the knob again to turn off this feature

2.5.8 Dimensions

All measurements in millimetres (mm)

2.5.9 Specifications

Communication Interface	RS-232
Baud Rate	38400 ODD
Power	DC12V ± 25%
Power Consumption	5W
Working Temperature	0°C~ +40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C~ +60°C
Relative Humidity	≤ 90% (non-condensation)
Dimensions	Refer to Page 10
Net Weight	1.28Kg
Accessories	RS-232 Transmission CableDC In Power Adaptor

Chapter 3 Starting TVS-1000A Software

1. Connect power cord, keyboard, mouse, and RMC-220 to the TVS-1000A.
2. Connect one or multiple monitors to the TVS-1000A via HDMI, DVI and Display Port.
3. Press the power button to boot the TVS-1000A hardware system. Power button is located on the right of the red reset button; please refer to the Connections Section for the appearance of the power button.
4. Important: Please ignore everything during the system boot-up process, which can take up to approximately one minute, and you will be automatically directed to the TVS-1000A start-up page. For more information, please refer to the System Recovery section.
5. On the start-up page, seven options are available for the user to choose,

a. Production live
b. STILL TEXT edit
c. VIRTUALSET maker
d. RSS
e. VIRTUALSET shop

f. SHUTDOWN

g. Configuration

with details of which outlined in the subsections that follow.

datavideo TRACKLESS VIRTUAL STUDIO SYSTEM TVS-1000 ROLL SCENE TAKE Director Camera Date MOS DAY NITE PRODUCTION live Start video production STILL TEXT edit Still text editor VIRTUALSET maker Virtual studio set editor RSS Information about promotions and events VIRTUALSET shop Purchase additional studio set SHUTDOWN Configuration Application configuration

Start-up Screen

3.1 Production Live

Start a new production by first selecting an appropriate video format. Supported Video formats are 1080i60/59.94/50, 720p60/59.94/50, and 1080p30/29.97/25. Click on "Start Production" button to start a new production. The user is also able to load previously saved production. Choose a saved session from the pull-down menu as shown below and click on the "Load Session" button to load previously saved production. You can also browse the hard drive to load

the previously saved session by clicking on the button

PRODUCTION live Start video production Start production with selected video system: 1080150 Start Production Start production with recent session: Load Session

3.2 Still Text Edit

The user can also open still text editor from start-up screen. Select a proper resolution first from the pull-down menu and click on the "Start Editor" button to open the still text editor. The "Start editor with recent Still" section allows the user to edit previously saved file by either selecting from a pull-down menu or browsing the hard drive.

STILL TEXT edit Still text editor Start editor with selected video system: 1080i50 Start Editor Start editor with recent Still: Load Still

3.3 VIRTUALSET Maker

VIRTUALSET maker is designed for the user to edit and make their own virtualset. Again, select a proper resolution first from the pull-down menu and click on the "Start Editor" button to open the virtualset editor.

VIRTUALSET maker Virtual studio set editor Start editor with selected video system: 1080i50 Start Maker Start editor with recent Me: Load M/E

The Virtualset Maker can also be used as a standalone application on the PC and may be downloaded from http://www.datavideo.com/TVS-Virtualsetmaker. The PC needs to meet the minimum system requirements as described below:

• CPU: i3 Processor or faster
- Memory: 4GB RAM
• Graphic Card: GPU with DirectX 11
- Operating System: Windows 7 (64 bits) or above
• Monitor resolution of 1680 x 1050 or higher

3.4 Rich Site Summary (RSS)

The RSS feature allows Datavideo to publish updated information to the user. The information can be in the form of blog entries, news headlines, audio or video.

RSS Information about promotions and events No RSS messages at the moment

3.5 VIRTUALSET Shop

If the user would like to expedite production and avoid the hassles of creating their own virtual background, simply visit the VIRTUALSET shop to download currently available studio sets by clicking on the “Open Web Browser” button.

VIRTUALSET shop Purchase additional studio set Open Web Browser

3.6 Configuration

Configuration offers the user four basic functions: language selection, firmware update, free virtualset download and system summary.

Configuration Language English Update Free sets About Application configuration

Language: A pull-down menu allowing the user to choose a desired language from English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese

Update: When clicked, the following window appears while the system searches for firmware update

Searching for updates Alert

Free sets: Click on this button and follow the instruction below to download free sets from the Internet

How to download free sets if you already have an account on http://www.datavideovirtualset.com/?

• On the TVS-1000A main screen, select configuration then click the "Free Sets"
• Enter your email address then click "download free sets"
• Please be patient while downloading
  • After free sets are downloaded successfully, click "OK" to go back to main screen

How to download free sets if you DO NOT have an account on http://www.datavideovirtualset.com/?

• On the TVS-1000A main screen, select configuration then click the "Free Sets"
• Enter your registration info then click "Register"
• Please be patient while downloading
  • After free sets are downloaded successfully, click "OK" to go back to main screen

Or you can also scan the QR Code on the right to open a video tutorial showing you how you can download free sets from the Internet.

To access the video tutorial that will get you started on the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System, simply scan the QR code on the right with your phone.

About: A pop-up window will appear, displaying information such as EULA, Version number, and Serial Number

TRACKLESS VIRTUAL STUDIO SYSTEM TVS-1000 ROLL SCENE TAKE Director Camera Date MOS DAY NITE DREAM W02 DVI MILLE TVS-1000 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) FOR CERTAIN SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PRODUCT IMPORTANT - READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING YOUR PRODUCT. USING YOUR PRODUCT INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. This End User License Agreement is a legal agreement between you and Datavideo Technologies Co. Ltd., as the licensor of the software in the Product and related materials which shall be collectively referred to as the Software. This EULA covers the Software, including but not limited to the software of Datavideo's affiliates and third party licensors (Third Party Licensors), and accompanying printed or online documentation. The Software includes all of the software in your Product, including updates or modified software provided to you by Datavideo, whether stored on media or downloaded via any method. Datavideo may add to, change, or remove any part, term, or condition of this EULA, including but not limited to as it applies to the Software at any time without prior notice or liability to you. Any such additions, changes, or removals posted at shall apply as soon as they are posted. By continuing to use the Product or Software after so Version: 1.0.2824.0 HDMI board Serial number: 01-23-1B-30-AD-36-A7-C9-EE HDMI board Serial number: 01-23-50-28-AD-36-A7-C9-EE Copyright 2013 DataVideo All rights reserved Close

3.7 Shutdown

To exit the startup panel, the user can simply click on the "Close application" button or the "Shutdown system" button to shut down the system.

SHUTDOWN Shut system down Shutdown system Close application

Note: A popup warning dialogue box will appear as shown below after you click on the "Close application" button.

Exit to Windows Warning! Are you sure you want to close application? Any changes in the Windows may affect the performance of TVS-1000 Yes No

Chapter 4 VIRTUALSET Maker

VirtualSet Maker is a built-in tool in the TVS-1000A, a computer-based 2D trackless Virtual Studio System. It provides the user with the capability of designing customized virtual sets, which comprise layers of graphic files. New layers can be added, the order of layers can be reshuffled, and existing layers can be hidden or removed. In addition, the individual layer orientation can be altered as you like.

Screen data video

The final virtual set composition can be saved in a special file format readily available for use in the Production Live Module.

In addition, the Virtualset Maker can be used as a standalone application so that it can be installed separately and used on your PC just like any other standard software. The software may be downloaded from http://www.datavideo.com/TVS-Virtualsetmaker. The PC needs to meet the minimum system requirements as described below:

• CPU: i3 Processor or faster
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Graphic Card: GPU with DirectX 11
- Operating System: Windows 7 (64 bits) or above
• Monitor resolution of 1680 x 1050 or higher

After Virtualset Maker is installed on your PC, simply click on the VIRTUALSET maker desktop icon to open the VIRTUALSET maker. Before you start the software, please make sure your monitor resolution is set to 1920x1080p.

4.1 Features

• Customized design of virtual sets
  • Stacking of layers of graphic files
• Layer editing such as add a new layer, change the order of layers, hide existing layers, or remove an undesired layer
  • Change layer orientation such as zoom, position, and rotation along x, y and z-axis
• Undo and redo functions with limited history of operations
  • Virtualset editing using cut, copy and paste
• .dvsx virtual set file format readily available use in the Production Live Module of the TVS-1000A
• Available in four different languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese
  • Three talent shot settings: full body, half body or desk shot
• Editing of the virtual set downloaded from Datavideo's virtual set database (http://www.datavideovirtualset.com/)

4.2 Getting Started

On desktop of the TVS-1000A Virtual Studio System, double click the TVS-1000A icon on the desktop to start the system and bring up the startup page as shown below.

datavideo TRACKLESS VIRTUAL STUDIO SYSTEM TVS-1000 PRODUCTION live Start video production STILL TEXT edit Still text editor VIRTUALSET maker Virtual studio set editor Start editor with selected video system: 1080/50 Start Maker Start editor with recent Me: Load MyE RSS Information about promoters and events VIRTUAL SET shop Purchase additional studio set MOS DAY NITE Configuration Application configuration HUTDOWN

Start-up Screen

Locate VIRTUALSET maker and click on to open the VirtualSET maker window. However, before you start, select a proper resolution first from the pull-down menu on the left of the "Start Maker" button first. You can also select and load existing virtual set file from the hard disk.

The VIRTUALSET maker window should open as shown below.

1 2 3

VIRTUALSET Maker
Pane 1 is the preview area that allows you to view all modifications made to the virtualset. Pane 2 contains the order of all layers, where you can define their relationships in a virtualset. Pane 3 is the controller part, which are tools for zoom, rotation and file change of the layers.

4.3 VirtualSet Maker Tour

On the menu bar of Virtualset Maker, you will find four options: File, Edit, Configuration and Help. The table below lists all sub-options and their corresponding descriptions.

File	New	Opens a new file
	Load	Loads an existing file
	Save	Saves the current design
	Save as	Save the design in a different name(Overwrite protection function is available)
	Exit	Exits the Virtualset Maker
Edit	Undo	Erases the last change done to the virtualset
	Redo	Reverses the undo command
Configuration	Language	EnglishSimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseJapanese
	Talent Type	Full – Full body shotDesk – Desk shotMiddle – Half body shotCustom – Custom shotCustomize – Click to search the custom shot
Help	About	End User License Agreement (EULA)

First of all, open a new file in VIRTUALSET maker and locate the layers pane on the right of the window. The layers pane (pane 2) offers the user four options:

Vertical menu bar with four icons: up, down, up arrow, and down arrow (no text or labels visible)

Create: Add graphic layers

Delete: Remove graphic layers

Raise: Move a graphic layer up a layer

Lower: Move a graphic layer down a layer

To start editing, at the top-left corner of the layers pane, locate the create icon

click on it to select the layers. A dialogue box "Select layer type" will open, on which the user will be able to find four layer types.

• Source A (Talent): Camera shot layer
  • Source B (Screen): A secondary screen embedded in virtual set
  • Static Logo: Logo layer (adjustable images)

- Studio Layer: Graphic layers (image will be stretched to the current display resolution)

Select layer type Source A (Talent) Source B (Screen) Static Logo Studio Layer Add Cancel

Please note that the suggested resolution of the studio layer is 2880 x 1620 (16:9). This is the standard virtualset resolution in the TVS-1000A. You can of course use other resolutions but you will need to fine-tune your image later.

Select "Studio Layer" to browse the hard disk and click on the "Add" button to import an image file to VIRTUALSET maker from the disk. Browse the disk for the files and single clicking on the file name allows you to preview the image in the preview area.

Virtu Look in: D:\TVS-1000 Data\Pictures\Landscapes My Computer Landscapes-1.jpg Landscapes-19.JPG Sessions Landscapes-10.jpg Landscapes-2.jpg Sets Landscapes-11.jpg Landscapes-20.jpg Movies Landscapes-12.jpg Landscapes-21.jpg Pictures Landscapes-13.jpg Landscapes-22.jpg Capture Landscapes-14.jpg Landscapes-23.jpg Landscapes-15.jpg Landscapes-24.jpg Landscapes-16.jpg Landscapes-25.jpg Landscapes-17.jpg Landscapes-3.jpg Landscapes-18.JPG Landscapes-4.jpg File name: Landscapes-2.jpg Files of type: Image (*.png *.jpg *.jpeg *.bmp) Open Cancel

After the image is imported, you will be able to see two icons, eyes and solo, in the layers pane (pane 2) beside the image thumbnail. Their functions are described below:

Black-and-white photo of a public square with a prominent tall monument and classical-style buildings in the background (no visible text or symbols)

Eyes: Click to make a particular layer visible in the editor

Click this button to hide all other Solo: layers except the current layer object

Next, import a logo (static layer) from the disk and place it above the studio layer.

Select layer type Source A (Talent) Source B (Screen) Static Logo Studio Layer Add Cancel

datavideo®

VIRTUALSET maker gives the user the capability to manipulate the layer orientation. Once the logo is imported, you will see that the controllers in pane 3 are enabled. The example below illustrates how you can zoom, rotate and position a “datavideo” logo using the five controllers outlined as follows. The goal is to pave the ground with datavideo logo.

Digital audio workstation interface showing a knob, speedometer, and control knobs (no readable text or symbols)

Position Knob
Zoom Slide Bar
X Knob
Y Knob
Z Knob

The logo can be flipped along the x-axis.

datavideo® Knob for rotation along x-axis

The logo can be flipped along the y-axis.

datavideo® Knob for rotation along y-axis

The user can also tilt the logo sideways.

datavideo® Knob for rotation along z-axis

Finally, use the position knob to move the datavideo logo to the desired position and the zoom slide bar to fine-tune the logo to an appropriate size. The diagram below shows you the final work with the floor covered with datavideo logo.

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After all graphic layers are arranged in place, import the screen layer (Source B), which will be shown in VIRTURALSET maker as a green rectangular box.

Select layer type Source A (Talent) Source B (Screen) Static Logo Studio Layer Add Cancel

Screen is where the video or picture are placed after program starts. Adjust and move the green rectangular screen to the respective desired size and position using the controllers in pane 3.

Screen data virears®

Please note that the Virtualset Maker allows the user to place up to six screens on the studio layer. Once all six layers are selected, Source B option will then no longer be visible in the “Select layer type” dialogue box.

Select layer type Source A (Talent) Static Logo Studio Layer Add Cancel

The last layer to be imported to the virtualset will be the talent layer (Source A). Also please note that Source A is also an one-time selection option. However, you are allowed to create unlimited number of static logos and studio layers.

Please note:

The TVS-1000A supports only one talent layer (Source A), so even if your virtualset is designed for the two-talent scenario (Source A and Source C), only one talent will appear on the TVS-1000A system.

After importing the talent layer, the user will find that there is a white frame enclosing the talent. This is the confinement defined for talent movement, in other words, it is the coverage of a camera lens during actual shooting.

Screen data Layers

After everything is in place, again, fine-tune your talent layer size and move the talent layer to the desired position.

Screen dataVide®

Finally, save your virtualset on the disk, close VIRTUALSET maker, and import the virtualset to the Production Live Module to start your virtual studio tour.

4.4 Use Customized Virtualset

Screenshot of a video editing software interface displaying multiple video and audio workstation screens with real-time visual thumbnails and control panels.

Once the virtualset is imported into the production live module, you can preview your virtualset in the PVW screen. Configure your virtual studio in the Virtual Studio Configuration Panel. Each phase corresponds to a virutal camera position. The user can switch between phases by clicking on phase windows, which is similar to the “cut transition” effect on a switcher.

M/E 1 - camera03_1 M/E 2 - camera04_2 M/E 3 - camera02_1 M/E 4 - camera06_1 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 S M F Auto Play Seconds Frames 1 0 Placement Import A Off CAM ALX Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Stl 2 B Off CAM ALX Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Stl 2

The virtual studio configuration panel is located at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Two rows of buttons located below the three phase windows serve the purpose of allowing the user to select talent material source and green screen material source. As depicted in the diagram above, row A is for talent material source selection and row B is for green screen material source selection.

Chapter 5 Production Live Screen

After entering the production live option, the production screen will appear as illustrated in the diagram below. The production screen can generally be divided into five areas:

1. Tool Bar
2. Multi-View Screens
3. Switcher-like Buttons
4. Virtual Background Editing
5. File Management

1 2 3 4 5

5.1 Tool Bar

There are three options on the tool bar: File, Configuration and Help.

File Configuration Help Load Session ... Save Session Save Session As ... Go to Startup

File

• Load Session: Opens previously saved production
• Save Session: Saves the current production
• Save Session As: Saves the current production with a different name
• Go to Startup: Takes the user to startup screen

Configuration – Layout

Screen adjustment where in this option the user is allowed to select the number of screens to be used.

File Configuration Help Layout Language Configuration One Screen Two Screens (Production + Multiview) Two Screens (Production + Program) Two Screens (Production + Preview) Three Screens (Production + Multiview + Program) Three Screens (Production + Multiview + Preview)

Configuration – Language

The user is allowed to select among three languages listed as follows:

• English
• Simplified Chinese
• Traditional Chinese
• Japanese

Help

About

• About: Clicking About displays information such as EULA, Version number, and Serial Number
• QR Code: Scan the QR code to download the TVS-1000A User Manual

5.2 Multi-View Area

In the multi-view area, the user is able to view the camera source and other multiple multimedia file sources on the left-hand side of the area. There are two screens on the right-hand side: PREVIEW and PROGRAM.

• PREVIEW – presentation of the next element prepared for broadcast
• PROGRAMME – presentation of the current program broadcast (system output)

1 2 3 4 9 10 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 CAM (CAM) AVG (AVG) MEDIA (MEDIA) MEDIA (MEDIA) STREAM CAPITAL 00:00:00 389 GB STUAL/GRAP

Details of each individual element are described in the table below.

1	Cam	HDMI Camera preview window
2	AUX	Additional media player input or Powerpoint presentation input.
3	Media 1	Video clip 1 from hard disk drive
4	Media 2	Video clip 2 from hard disk drive
5	Still 1	Preview window for picture 1
6	Still 2	Preview window for picture 2
7	Text 1	Preview window for the still text source 1
8	Text 2	Preview window for the still text source 2
9	Preview	Preview source window
10	Program	Program source window
11	Stream	Stream the program video to the Internet
12	Capture	Record the program video to PC's hard disk
13	Still / Grab	Capture still picture on the program screen
14	Audio Meters / Volume Control	Audio meters display the output audio signal strength & volume control adjusts the output audio signal strength

5.3 Program and Preview Rows & Function Settings

The central part of the screen of Production Live is occupied by the Production Switcher. The Production Switcher panel consists of two rows of buttons and a block of executive buttons. It is used to send selected content on air and prepare the next material for broadcasting.

PGH CAM AUX ME 1 ME 2 ME 3 ME 4 Media 1 Media 2 SAB 1 SAB 2 TACC Seconds 1 0 PWW CAM AUX ME 1 ME 2 ME 3 ME 4 Media 3 Media 2 SAB 1 SAB 2 FTB CROSS DESOLVE

Program and Preview Rows are production switcher style buttons. The user is able to switch between different sources displayed on the Preview and Program screens by clicking on the corresponding buttons.

PGM CAM AUX M/E 1 M/E 2 M/E 3 M/E 4 Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 PVW CAM AUX M/E 1 M/E 2 M/E 3 M/E 4 Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2

5.3.1 10-input Main Switcher

CAM – enables the camera source and the chroma and luma keying functions can be applied to the signals on this channel.
AUX-enables additional HDMI signal input from the media player or powerpoint presentation
4 x M/E – Four virtual studio background inputs
2 x Media – Two video programs saved on local hard disk
2 x Stills – Two static pictures saved on local hard disk

The top row of buttons, PGM, indicates the image that is currently broadcasted. The selected broadcast source button is illuminated in red.

The lower row of buttons, PVW, indicates the source of image to be broadcasted next. The active button is illuminated in green. The material choice is seen in the PREVIEW window.

After editing and selecting the desired program source, the next step is to use function keys to stream the program, apply transition effect, place logo on the program view, add animation to the program and etc. Brief descriptions of function keys are outlined below.

5.3.2 Switching between Preview and Program Views

TAKE Seconds Frames 1 0 FTB CROSS Dissolve

➢ TAKE: Click to switch between Program and Preview with a transition effect
FTB: A Fade-to-Black is the effect which fades the Program view gradually to black, or when a picture gradually appears on screen; click on the button to apply the FTB effect to Program output
Cross Dissolve: A dissolve is a gradual transition from one image to another; click on the button to apply the effect.
T-Bar: Shift up and down to switch between Preview and Program.
➢ Transition time will be based on Time and Frame presets in seconds.

5.3.3 Downstream Keys

Next to the 9-input main switcher is the downstream key (DSK) block. It can be used to add images or text to the broadcast signal. DSK signal may come from any virtual player that displays media (1 or 2), bitmaps (1 or 2), or text (1 or 2). It may also come from the camera input. For the DSK function to operate properly, the media provided to DSK must contain transparent areas. In

this way, they will be overlaid on the main signal. Media without transparent areas is not recommended to be used in DSK as they would completely cover the broadcast image with their contents.

There are two DSK keys available for the user. Follow the following procedure to display DSK on the Program view:

• Switch on one of the DSK buttons;
• DSK button is illuminated in green;
• Select the source from the list below;
• The text is ready to be broadcasted;
• The text preview is shown in PREVIEW;

- The Placement button can optionally be used for changing the size or position of the text on the Preview screen (Note: change of the text position is impossible if the text is already on air);

- The text can be put on air gradually (using the Fade button) or abruptly (using the Cut button) and disappears from the Preview Screen;

- The operation of the Fade and Cut buttons is independent of the Production Switcher TAKE button;

- If the text is on air, the colour of the DSK button changes to red;

- To remove the text from the air, click on the Fade or Cut button once again;

- When the text is taken off air, the DSK button colour returns to green and the text will now appear in PREVIEW screen again.

Text 1
Text 2
Media 1
Media 2
Still 1
Still 2
Camera

DSK 1 Text 1 Placement DSK 2 Text 2 Placement Cut Fade Seconds Frames 1 0

To configure position and size of the downstream key, click on the placement button to open the window shown below.

TVS-1000 Placement for DSK 1 X: 0.00 Y: 0.00 103.00 Z: 0.00 Defaults Close

Joystick: Logo positioning
Center Roller: Logo scaling
Adjustment Knob: Logo rotation (Still Text and Picture only)

After the logo to be placed on the program view is properly configured, the next step is to place the logo on the program view. Click on CUT/Fade buttons to switch the key between Preview and

Program screens and the button will turn red. The two downstream keys are designed in such a way that the user is allowed to simultaneously place two downstream keys on the program view.

Cut Fade Seconds Frames 1 0

➢ Cut: Instantaneous switching between Preview and Program screens

Fade: Gradual switching between Preview and Program; fade time will be based on Time and Frame presets in seconds.

5.4 Virtual Background Editing

In Virtual Background editing, each mix effect (M/E) behaves like a real camera. In other words, selection of an M/E is like selecting a camera in a multi-camera environment. Each phase corresponds to a virutal camera position. The user can switch between phases by clicking on phase windows, which is similar to the “cut transition” effect on a switcher.

In the Virtual Background Editing area, the user is provided with multiple mix effects to perform advanced editing of up to a maximum of four virtual studios (M/E1 – M/E4). In each of the M/E editing, there are three phases available, allowing the user to zoom in to the talent with each phase corresponding to a user-defined zoom distance. Please refer to the diagram below for diagrammatic illustration.

M/E 1 - camera03_1 M/E 2 - camera04_2 M/E 3 - camera02_1 M/E 4 - camera06_1 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Auto Play Seconds Frames 1 0 Placement Import A Off CAM AUX Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 B Off CAM AUX Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2

The virtual studio configuration panel is located at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Two rows of buttons located below the three phase windows serve the purpose of allowing the user to select talent material source and plasma TV material source. As depicted in the diagram above, row A is for talent material source selection and row B is for plasma TV material source selection. The sources can be live show from HDMI Camera, AUX Card Output, Media 1 or 2, Still 1 or 2, or even Black if necessary. The selected source button is illuminated in amber.

Usually Row A is the talent image from the CAM source. The keying filter is overlaid on this source. The keying filter overlay removes the single-colour background on which the talent is shot (e.g. green). The other signal source, Row B, may be a video or a still image. It is usually displayed on a virtual screen, which is designed as part of the studio set. However, it all depends on the studio design. Signals can be used differently in every studio. Because of this, signals are denoted in a universal way, as A and B, in the studio configuration panel.

After selecting the talent and plasma TV material sources, the next step is to customize your program. There are three features that give the user the ability to customize their program: import, placement and auto play. Import allows the user to select their preferred virtual background. Placement gives the user the flexibility of positioning the selected virtual background. Auto Play generates the animated PTZ transition effect.

5.4.1 Import

The user may import virtual set background from the hard disk drive (HDD). Click on the Import button to open a window that displays a list of directories containing virtual set backgrounds. Preview of the virtual set background is available on the right of the directories listing window. Choose the desired dvsx file to the selected M/E bin. Click on M/E1-4 to view loaded virtual studios on Preview window of the Multi-View Area.

Open File Look in: D:\TVS-1000 Data/Sets/FreESets/Entertainment\03 My Computer Sessions Sets Movies Pictures Capture camera01_1.dvsx camera01_2.dvsx camera01_3.dvsx camera01_4.dvsx camera02_1.dvsx camera02_2.dvsx camera02_3.dvsx camera02_4.dvsx camera03_1.dvsx camera03_2.dvsx camera01_3.dvsx camera01_4.dvsx camera04_1.dvsx camera04_2.dvsx camera04_3.dvsx camera04_4.dvsx File name: camera04_2.dvsx Files of type: Virtual Studio files (*.dvs *.dvs) Open Cancel

File Location: D:\TVS-1000A\Sets

5.4.2 Placement

Phase is defined as the virtual camera position in a virtual studio. Each virtual scene (M/E1 – M/E4) can be assigned three phases (phase 1 – 3). Click on any of the three phase windows to configure the image phase settings. The current phase is highlighted with an orange bar above the preview window as shown in the diagram below.

Phase 1

Placement function allows the user to customize the phases, i.e. change the camera position manually. Possible virtual camera movements are Pan, Tilt and Zoom. To set the phase, click on the “Placement” button to open the “Placement Configuration Window” as shown in the diagram below, which allows the user to select desired PAN, TILT and ZOOM values.

TVS-1000 Placement for MIE 2 (shift: 1) 0.00 0.00 0.00 Defaults Close

Locate the control panel on the right of the "Placement Configuration Window". X and Y are the adjustable coordinates. The user can use the joystick to configure the PAN and TILT settings. The zoom slide bar on the right adjusts the zoom in/out values accordingly. The user can also use the mouse scroll wheel to adjust the zoom in/out values.

An additional button, Default, enables restoration of the default settings.

Placement for M/E 2 (phase: 1) X: 0.00 Y: 0.00 0.00 Defaults Close

The preview window is on the left of the "Placement Configuration Window", allowing

the user to preview the changes. Click the "Close" button to shut down the "Placement Configuration Window" after you have configured the desired placement settings.

5.4.3 Auto Play

Auto Play generates the animated PTZ transition effect. If the AutoPlay function is switched on, the camera movement is smooth, animated. The transition time is adjusted by controls located on the right of the phase previews (Time, Frame). If the AutoPlay button is turned off, the camera position is switched 'sharply' (cut effect without animation). To make things easier, three default transition duration times between phases have been defined: F (1 s), M (3 s), S (5 s). For every newly imported studio, default phase settings are defined: the first phase has zero zoom (0%), the second phase a 50% zoom, and the third phase a 100% of the maximum zoom.

S M F Auto Play Seconds Frames 1 0 Placement Import

S: Slow speed (5 seconds by default)

M: Medium speed (3 seconds by default)

F: Fast speed (1 second by default)

The user can customize the transition time by clicking the up-down arrows of the time and frame settings. Click on the Auto Play button (fonts will turn amber) to activate the desired animated transition after configuration.

A Off CAM AUX Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 B Off CAM AUX Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2

Finally, click on allocated on the right of the rows of Source A and Source B to open a configuration window that allows the user to adjust the size and position of the talent as well as the view on plasma TV. The settings are remembered by the program until a new view is loaded. To be remembered, they can be saved in the session file. The configuration window is shown below.

TVS-1000 Source A for N/E 2 Aspect ratio: Keep X: 0.00 Y: 0.00 100.00 Z: 0.00 Defaults Close

Joystick: Talent positioning
Center Roller: Talent scaling
Adjustment Knob: Talent rotation

Please note that movement of the talent is limited within the white rectangular box as depicted in the diagram below.

Interior scene of a modern office with city skyline and window, featuring a man in a suit standing in front (no visible text or symbols)

All settings of a studio (selected sources, source positions, camera phases) can be stored for later use by saving them in a session file. The settings saved in this way can be opened by loading the session file upon opening Production Live.

5.5 File Management

The TVS-1000A allows the user to apply videos and still images to the program window. The file management system is designed to serve this purpose by allowing the user to do all the preparation work before the broadcast. It is also known as Media Bin, which is divided into tabs as shown in the diagram below. Shortcuts to the media files are placed in the appropriate tabs. This facilitates the use of media during live production.

The bin has six tabs for files assigned to a given player. There are two tabs for video files (Media1, Media2), two for bitmaps (Still1, Still2), and for text (Text1, Text2). The TVS-1000A supports the use of media in multiple formats. It has also integrated support for many codecs to play video files.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key LAS _VEGAS_1_5994.mp4 LAS _VEGAS_2_5994.mp4 LAS _VEGAS_3_5994.mp4 LAS _VEGAS_4_5994.mp4 LAS _VEGAS_5_5994.mp4

In each specific tab, the user can also divide the content (files) into five categories (maximum). This is done by means of sections (designated 1 to 5). The sections can be used to keep files in order, for specific activities.

1 2 3 4 5

The use of media requires two actions:

• the addition of a file to a bin;
- loading the medium into a virtual player.

For each file added to the Media Bin, an icon is automatically generated. This enables the preview of the file content. Within a given tab, icons can be sorted using drag and drop. For files with the alpha channel (with transparency), a preview is displayed showing transparency against a background of a gray and white grid.

To add a file to the bin, a tab (or a subtab within a tab) has to be selected. After that, either click on the Add file button or double click on an empty space within the selected tab of the bin, and a typical file browsing window will be opened.

Next to the add file button, there is a file removal button. It removes the selected file from the bin. If the file being removed has already been loaded into a player, the user will be prompted for confirmation. After the removal of a file (media), the preview for the corresponding player shows a blue background.

Please note that no operations on files in the Media Bin change files on the hard disk. File removal or file name changes only affect shortcuts to the files on the tabs. It is also possible to add a file to the same tab or to different tabs multiple times. The user can also change the names

of files (shortcuts) by clicking the file name change button to the file removal button, and the same file can be used with different names.

To load the medium into a virtual player, double click on the file with the mouse. The medium will be played (MEDIA1 or MEDIA2, STILL1 or STILL2, TEXT1 or TEXT2) and can be used directly in a live program.

PlayAll AutoPlay 0:00:04.760 / 0:00:20.759

Buttons in the lower part of the Media Bin are used to control the file played in the player. The available functions are: Play , Pause , Stop , and Loop (Loop is on , default).

The playback progress bar, information on the video length and the current playback position are also shown. Right after being double clicked in the bin, a video is loaded into a virtual player and begins to be played in a loop. If the loop playback is switched off, the video will stop on the last frame. Pressing the Stop button causes playback to switch to the first frame.

The Media Bin also has mark-in and mark-out features that allow the user to set a start point and an end point before playback of a video clip. The user can simply move the cursor on the playback progress bar and fine tune the cursor position frame by frame by clicking the forward

and reverse

tons.

In addition, by checking the PlayAll option and enabling the loop feature, the user is allowing loop playback of the whole media folder. AutoPlay allows the virtual player to play the video clip upon entering the media folder.

NOTE: It is recommended that files should be added to the Media Bin only from a hard disk permanently connected to the workstation. If files from other media need to be used, they should be physically copied to the hard disk and only then added to the Media Bin.

Media 1/2 – As depicted in the diagram below, this is where the video files can be displayed. Click on 📄 to browse the local hard disk for video files. The user is allowed to classify the selected video files into five categories. Navigate through the categories by clicking on buttons 1 to 5 located on the right of the file display area.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key PlayAll AutoPlay

The formats and codecs supported for video files (for media added to the MEDIA1 and MEDIA2 tabs):

• H.264 / AVCH.264 / AVC Smart Render Wrapper
• H.265 / HEVC
• MPEG-1 / 2
• MPEG-2 Smart Render Wrapper
• MPEG-4 P.2 / H.263
• DivX / DivX Plus
• VC-1
• DVCPRO 25 / 50 / HD
• VC-3
• JPEG2000
• MVC / 3D
• AVI

Still 1/2 - As depicted in the diagram below, this is where the still picture files can be displayed.

Click on 📄 to browse the local hard disk for picture files. Again, the user can classify the selected picture files into five categories. Navigate through the categories by clicking on buttons 1 to 5 located on the right of the file display area.

The formats supported for bitmap files (for media added to the STILL1 and STILL2 tabs):

• JPG
• PNG (with transparency)
• BMP

To perform slideshow of still pictures, enable the "PlayAll" function and then click on the Play

button

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key man.ang PlayAI Duration: 0:00:05.000

Text 1/2 – As depicted in the diagram below, this is where the still text files can be displayed. Click

on 📄 browse the local hard disk for still text files. Again, the user can classify the selected still text files into five categories. Navigate through the categories by clicking on buttons 1 to 5 located on the right of the file display area.

The formats supported for bitmap files (for media added to the TEXT1 and TEXT2 tabs):

• JPG
• PNG (with transparency)
• BMP

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Datavideo CG.png PlayAll AutoPlay Duration: 0:00:05.000

• TVS-1000A STILL (own STILL TEXT edit module)

5.6 Additional Monitor Support

The TVS-1000A operates on multiple input and output signals. To ensure better functionality for the preview of the signals, the user may connect additional monitors to the workstation. With a separate monitor, the preview can be larger than the one in Production Live.

Another monitor can be used for Multiview, which is a clear interface presenting the previews available in Production Live.

The following previews are available in Multiview:

• PREVIEW – presentation of the element chosen to be broadcasted next;
• PROGRAMME – presentation of the current signal (system output);
• Previews of virtual sets loaded into memory;
• Preview of all media loaded into virtual players;
• Camera preview (one or two, depending on system configuration).

A third monitor may, with suitable configuration, show a full-screen PREVIEW or PROGRAM view. The third monitor can also be used for the mirror output of the talent. Refer to the section, Configuration – Layout, for multiple monitor connection.

Hence, in order to allow the user to manage multiple monitors, a Monitor Configuration Interface as shown in the diagram below is built into the TVS-1000A. To open the interface, simply click "Configuration" on the tool bar, select "Configuration" option and then click "Screens" tab. The "Screens" tab can be found on the left of the Configuration window.

Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 Production Multiview Program

In the example above, three monitors are connected and the user is thus able to shuffle monitor assignments by making selection of the desired display in the pull-down menu below each monitor window. The Production Module, Multiview and Program view are selected.

5.7 General Display and Audio Settings

To configure additional display settings, click on the General tab where the user will find three options, Image default playback time (sec), Mirror on PGM Monitor and Show PGM on AUX OUT as shown in the diagram below. By checking the option, Image default playback time (sec), the user will then be allowed to set the playback time for slide show of still images. Mirror on PGM Monitor, after enabled, will display a mirrored image of the Program View, i.e., the Program view image is flipped along the y-axis. By checking the option, Show PGM on AUX out, the AUX out will be set to the PGM screen.

Playlist Image default playback time (sec): 5 Play media after selection through double-dick Program Mirror on PGM Monitor Show PGM on AUX out Motherboard audio output Output: 喇叭 (Realtek High Definition Audio) Gain: 100 Delay (ms): 14 General OK Cancel

In addition, the TVS-1000A is able to output PGM audio on the selected sound card. To hear the PGM audio, follow the steps outlined below to configure your system setup.

1. Connect any sound playing device to the motherboard's audio output jack.
2. Open the "Configuration" window and select the "General" tab.

3. On the "Configuration" window, locate the Motherboard Audio Output section and select a sound card from the "OUTPUT" pulldown menu. The TVS system, by default, selects the Windows sound card. In the example above, we have selected the Realtek High Definition Audio.

4. Click OK.

5. The PGM embedded audio should now be heard on the sound card's audio output. The user is allowed to mute or adjust the volume on the motherboard's Audio Manager Interface.
6. The selection will be remembered once the Motherboard Audio Output has been configured. In this way, after the audio cable is disconnected from the TVS system, the connection will be automatically re-established after the audio cable is plugged back in again.

Two other additional things can be configured in the Motherboard Audio Output section:

• Gain: The Gain sliding bar is used for audio volume adjustment, which is set to the maximum level by default.
• Delay: By sliding the Delay bar to the right you are adding delay to the audio line which synchronizes the audio to the video if the video display device (typical LCD TV) generates delay.

Note: A prompt window will be popped up upon connecting the audio cable to the motherboard's audio jack. We recommend disabling this prompt window. The screenshot below shows you where this auto popup dialog can be disabled.

ASUS Realtek HD Audio Manager Option Language: English (English) Notification ✓ Display icon in notification area Connector Settings ○ AC97 Front Panel ○ HD Audio Front Panel Enable auto popup dialog, when device has been plugged in Playback Device ✓ Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in. □ Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously. Recording Device ✓ Tie up same type of input jacks, i.e. line-in or microphone, as an input device. □ Separate all input jacks as independent input devices. OK Front Rear Digital Analog

Chapter 6 Chroma and Luma Keys

Keying is a special filter that the TVS-1000A uses to remove a specific color (e.g. Green) from the image by applying the filter to the input CAM. In this way, for example, talent on a green backdrop can be placed on any virtual background after chromakeying is enabled. The TVS-1000A system supports three keying modes: Chroma Key, Simple Chroma Key and Luma Key.

• Chroma Key Mode – This function enables the TVS-1000A to be used for chromakeying. Camera input is fed with object on a green or blue backdrop. Background is generated by PC or any other media sources.
• Simple Chroma Key Mode – This function enables TVS-1000A to be used for simple chromakeying by performing quick settings of matte, shadow, despill and garbage mask.
• Luma Key Mode – This function enables the TVS-1000A to be used for luminance-based keying. Camera input is fed with object on a black or white backdrop. Background is generated by PC or any other media sources.

To ensure the best quality, the keying function has a number of parameters available for the user to set the optimal keying. The subsections below outline the entire configuration process in detail.

6.1 Key Selection

Click on the button ☐ select the desired key mode as depicted in the diagram below.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Mode Chroma Key Simple Chroma Key Luma Key Disable Key Wizard Reset All Load Save

6.2 Chroma Key

After selecting the desired key mode, the next step is to select the colour to be keyed out. Clicking on the chrominance keyer button enter the configuration screen as shown in the diagram below. This setting depends on the keying background used. There are two possibilities: green or blue. The choice is made by clicking on Background Color in the Chrominance Keyer section.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Chrominance Keyer Background Color Color Settings Default Color Detect Color Wizard Reset All Load Save

If the colour of the keyed out background is not uniform, the user can make use of the Detect Color button, which will calculate the background's LRGB parameters using the automated average. If the parameters cannot be accessed, the user will be notified about it via a message window, after which the colour will be reset to default. The Default Color button is used to select the default colour.

6.3 Matte Control

Click on the Matte Control button 📄 to enter the preliminary keying setting page. This is done with the Show Alpha Matte function, which – after a checkbox is checked – will show a matte view for which colours closer to white are non-transparent and those closer to dark are transparent.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Matte Control Black/White Show Alpha Matte < > 255 < > 0 Wizard Reset All Load Save

Silhouette of a person standing in front of a studio setup with camera and lighting equipment (no visible text or symbols)

The Show alpha matte view

The intended result is to make the mask background colour as close to perfect black as possible. In order to do that the Black Level slider should be moved until black is distributed as evenly as possible on the mask background.

Black-and-white photo of a person standing in front of professional lighting equipment including a camera and umbrella (no visible text or symbols)

A view after a Black level adjustment

If the slider is moved to the extremes, the other objects will lose their properties and become non-transparent; this is why the function should be applied sparingly so that small differences are still discernible in the distribution of the black background.

The next step is to obtain a uniform distribution of white on objects which will remain fully non-transparent. This uneven distribution may arise from the fact that the colours of the object may have colour components close to the keying colour. In this case an adjustment can be made using the function known as White Level.

By moving the slider from the maximum value to the left, you can obtain a perfect distribution of white on a given object.

Silhouette of a person standing in front of a camera setup with tripod and equipment (no text or symbols visible)

A view after a White level adjustment

In many cases, the option White Level will be used in conjunction with the option Black Level in order to obtain the most possible effective settings of the black background, with no loss on white objects and vice versa.

6.4 Tolerance Correction

As seen in the view after a White Level adjustment, an extension of the range by means of the White Level function usually results in the restoration of a uniformly black surface to slight grays. In this case, in order to adjust the grayness, two further functions from the Tolerance correction

section are needed. Click on the tolerance correction button to enter the Tolerance Correction configuration screen.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Tolerance Correction Luminance Color Show Alpha Matte Wizard Reset All Load Save

The first function is Luminance and it improves the structure of the uniform colour of the white mask.

Luminance

The second function is called Color and its use leads to the restoration to a uniform black structure of the background.

Color

It improves in particular the visibility of an object in the case of a significant difference in luminance between the background and the object. This means that semi-transparent objects, e.g. a glass or glasses, become more distinct. A view ‘before’ and ‘after’ an adjustment is presented in the two pictures below.

A view 'before' and 'after'

Hand holding a transparent cylindrical container with layered liquid, displayed in a modern exhibition hall with abstract artwork on walls (no visible text or symbols)

A view before a Luminance adjustment

Hand holding a transparent cylindrical container with liquid inside a modern exhibition hall (no visible text or symbols)

A view after a Luminance adjustment

The Color function is also used to bring about another effect. Once the option Show alpha matte is switched off and the real picture is restored, it is possible to eliminate unnatural outlines. This can be done by improving the border value between the keyed colour and the object.

Person in red uniform interacting with a large display screen showing a thermal or industrial scene (no visible text or symbols)

A view before a Color adjustment

Person in red uniform gesturing toward a large display screen showing a smart grid interface (no visible text or symbols)

A view after a Color adjustment

6.5 Spill Correction

Spill correction removes keying colour remains (Despill). Once the correct mask is set, the functions in the Spill correction section will eliminate the reflection of the colour of the keyed background in the object.

Woman with short black hair in a futuristic control room with large display screens (no visible text or symbols)

Impact of the background colour on the object – a view before a Despill correction

Click on the Spill Correction button

nter the setting page.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Spill Correction Despill Color < > 500 Despill Coarse < > 500 Despill Fine < > 500 Show Alpha Matte Wizard Reset All Load Save

Despill color and Despill coarse belong to the functions for the preliminary elimination of unwanted colours, and are based on the RGB space.

Despill Color Despill Coarse

The Despill color/Despill coarse slider section

Once the Despill color slider is moved to position 0 (the left-hand side), the algorithm will automatically remove the green colour component if this is the keyed colour (similarly – blue if the background is blue). Once the Despill color slider is moved to position 1000 (the right-hand side), however, the algorithm will automatically add the red colour and the blue colour (if the keyed colour is green) or red and green (if the background is blue).

The value of the algorithm is controlled by means of the Despill coarse function. If the keyed background is green, after a certain threshold of the Despill coarse function is crossed, the green component is entirely eliminated from the object in the RGB (red, green, blue) space, which results in the transition of colours into the purple (magenta) area.

Woman with short dark hair in a futuristic control room with large display screens (no visible text or symbols)

A view after the green component has been eliminated

Another function enables a more accurate adjustment of the above problem.

The use of the Despill fine function eliminates the keyed background colour from the object, but this time on the basis of the chrominance components.

Despill Fine 500

The Despill fine slider

After the application of Despill coarse, which is used for preliminary correction, more accurate adjustments can be made, and so the Despill fine settings may not have any significant impact on the algorithm if Despill coarse is set to high.

A person with short black hair in front of a modern, futuristic digital display wall (no visible text or symbols)

Impact of the background on the object – a view after a Despill correction

6.6 Edge Correction

Additional correction is applied to improve quality. Click on the Edge Correction button enter the setting screen.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Edge Correction Brightness < > 500 Shrink < > 0 Show Alpha Matte Wizard Reset All Load Save

The Edge Correction function is used to correct semi-transparent areas (e.g. hair ends that need to be darkened or brightened) in order to make an object look natural.

Edge Correction Brightness 509

The Edge brightness slider

6.7 Garbage Mask

Garbage mask is used to reduce the mask size by cutting it (in all of the possible directions: left,

right, up, down). Click on

onfigure the garbage mask.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Garbage Mask Left/Right Top/Bottom < > 100 < > 0 < > 100 < > 0 Wizard Reset All Load Save

The Garbage mask section

This function is used if the view of the keyed background is not large enough to fill in the entire object shot.

Interior studio scene with a person in a red dress standing in front of green walls, surrounded by professional lighting equipment and a camera on tripod (no visible text or symbols)

A view from the camera area

By cutting the remaining elements by means of the sliders Left, Right, Top, Bottom, it is possible to place the object within the area of the keyed background.

Interior of a modern TV studio with large screens displaying an animated scene, featuring a person in a pink dress standing beside green panels (no visible text or symbols)

A view after a Garbage mask correction with the keying algorithm switched off

After enabling the chroma keying function, the following effect is obtained.

Interior of a modern TV studio with large screens displaying colorful imagery, featuring a person in a pink coat standing beside it (no visible text or symbols)

A view after the Garbage mask correction with the keying algorithm switched on

Comments: It should be kept in mind that in this case the object may only move within the area of the cut off mask – otherwise the object will disappear.

Furthermore, if the Garbage mask sliders are used, it is possible to check whether the previous settings were correct and whether they had any influence on the final look of the virtual background. By moving for instance the Left slider within its full range, no noise, colour shifts or changes in the background grayness should be visible.

6.8 Post Correction

Post Correction matches the object to the conditions of the virtual background. The following functions illustrated in the diagram below are used for post-correction of the object and have no effect on its virtual background.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Post Correction Brightness < > 500 Contrast < > 500 Saturation < > 500 Intensity < > 0 Enabled Ambient Color: Wizard Reset All Load Save

Brightness – this enables additional colour brightness to be introduced into the picture.

Contrast – this enables the contrast between colours to be increased.

Saturation – this enables colour saturation to be boosted.

Intensity – this enables the ambient colour intensity to be set.

Chapter 7 Fast Chromakeying

The TVS-1000A comes with two special features that allow the user to perform fast chromakeying. The two special features are Simple Chroma Key and the Wizard.

7.1 Simple Chroma Key

Simple Chroma Key mode gives the user the capability to apply the chromakeying effect with a single mouse click.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Simple Chrominance Keyer Key Color Black/White Shadow Despill Show Alpha Matte < > 26 < > 0 < > 0 < > 500 ck on and the system will automatically select the optimum chroma key color.

7.2 Wizard

The Chroma Key Wizard is designed to guide the user to perform chromakeying step by step. Click on the "Wizard" button enclosed in the red rectangular box as shown in the diagram below to start the chromakeying wizard.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Mode Chroma Key Simple Chroma Key Luma Key Disable Key Wizard Reset All Load Save

Chapter 8 Sound mixer

The TVS-1000A comes equipped with a sound mixer function, which is responsible for mixing sound signals. It also allows the user to adjust the signal level for each source and separately for the sound output.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Line AUX HDMI Media 1 Media 2 Sound Capture Streaming Master Out +10- -+20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +5- +5- +5- +5- +5- +5- +5- +5- [phone]- -5- -5- -5- -5- -5- -5- -5- -5- -5- -10- -10- -10- -10- -10- -10- -10- -10- -10- -15- -15- -15- -15- -15- -15- -15- -20- -20- -20- -20- -20- -20- -25- -25- -25- -25- -25- -25- -30- -30- -30- -30- -30- -35- -35- -35- -35- -35- -40- -40- -40- -40- Follow Follow Follow Follow Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Audio Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key Audio Line AUX HDMI Media 1 Media 2 Sound Capture Streaming Master Out +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +20 +10- +5- +5- +5- +5- +5- +5- [phone]- -5- -5- -5- -5- -5- -5- -10- -10- -10- -10- -10- -10- -15- -15- -15- -15- -15- -20- -20- -20- -20- -25- -25- -25- -25- -30- -30- -30- -35- -35- -35- -40- -40- -40- Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mue

The sound mixer allows the user to adjust the following channels:

• Selectable Channels such as Line IN (3.5 mm Phone Jack) which is an external input channel (stereo analogue input on the input card);
• AUX HDMI- audio input channel of AUX HDMI input.
• Media1 – an input channel from files played by the virtual player supported by the Media1 Bin tab;
• Media2 – an input channel from files played by the virtual player supported by the Media2 Bin tab;
  • Capture – the TVS-1000A system captured audio input;
• Streaming – audio output of the streaming channel;
• Master Out – an audio output channel.

The signal level for each channel can be set with a slider next to the signal level bar. Additionally, a separate Master Out slider can be used to set the output signal level. The Master Out slider is also displayed next to the Program window. Sound can be adjusted from -42 dB to +10 dB. The 0 level corresponds to -10 dBV (-7.8 dBu or 0.316 V RMS).

Also, the following functions can be turned on for each input channel:

• Follow – This function mutes the sound of the selected channel until the video signal associated with the sound source comes on air. This is related to Media1, Media2, and the CAM source associated with Line IN. Switching on this function with a selected channel causes the sound of a given source to be muted if the source is not streamed (shown) to the PGM output.
• Solo – This function sends the selected signal to the output separately. Switching on this function with a selected channel causes the other input channels to be muted. Only the signal for which the SOLO function has been enabled is sent to the outputs.
• Mute – This function completely mutes the signal for a given source.

Chapter 9 Motion Capture Specification

The TVS-1000A uses Intel® Quick Sync Video technology, which is a built-in feature in some of Intel processors. It allows hardware acceleration of video stream encoding. The TVS-1000A also supports capturing of system PGM output. This enables the use of the TVS-1000A as a video recorder and is usually used in live production. The file is created in the MP4 or MPEG2 format.

CAPTURE 00:00:00 236 GB

Supported encoding formats (CODEC) are:

H.264
MPEG-2
AVI with Alpha Channel (Lagarith lossless video CODEC)

TVS-1000 Configuration Format Codec: H.264 MPEG-2 Container: MP4 (.mp4) Codec settings High quality (Auto bitrate) Normal quality (Auto bitrate) Low quality (Auto bitrate) Custom bitrate Video parameters: Resolution: 1920x1080 Interlaced FPS: 25 Audio parameters: Channels: 2 Bits per sample: 16 Sample rate: 48000 Encoder: PCM Output path: D:/TVS-1000 Data/Capture OK Cancel

The CODEC supports the video formats listed below:

1080i60 / 59.94 / 50
1080p60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25
720p60 / 59.94 / 50

The user can perform simple manual settings such as selection of low, medium, high and customized quality. All other parameters such as profiles, bitrate and etc. are configured internally. Selection of custom bitrate allows the user to customize the recording bitrate. In addition, the user is also allowed to define the default captured video file saving directory.

After all capture settings are configured, to start recording the live program, click the Capture button and the button will turn amber as shown in the diagram placed at the beginning of this section. Click the Capture button again to stop recording and the recorded program will be placed in section 5 of the media tab (media 1 and 2) as shown below.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key VirtuCapture_2017-10... PlayAll AutoPlay 0:00:00.000 / 0:00:02.302

In addition to program video recording, the user can also grab instantaneous images on the Program view by clicking on the STILL/GRAB button. The grabbed images are saved in PGN format.

STILL/GRAB

The grabbed images will be added to section 5 of both Still tabs of the Media Bin (Still 1 or Still 2) shown below.

Audio Media 1 Media 2 Still 1 Still 2 Text 1 Text 2 Sound Ch/L Key FrameGrab_2017-10-1... PlayAll AutoPlay Duration: 0:00:05.000

Chapter 10 Program Video Stream

This function makes sending the broadcast signal in the form of an Internet data stream possible. As a result, live programmes can reach all viewers in real time, even in remote areas. The TVS-1000A is the main element for such realization because in addition to creating a broadcast signal, it is also capable of converting the broadcast signal into a network data stream.

To start Internet broadcasting, the user should:

• Generate a source signal – made available by Live Production;
• Convert the signal to a format supported by Internet connection;
• Trigger online broadcast by clicking on the STREAM button shown below.

STREAM

To configure the streaming setting, click on located on the right of the stream button to open the configuration window as illustrated below. Define your streaming service and configure video and audio settings accordingly. The available streaming services are:

• Niconico
• UStream
• Youtube
• Custom

After configuring the stream setting, you may also save your configuration in xml format on the hard disk for future use. To import the configuration file, simply click the "Import FMLE profile..." button to start the import process.

TVS-1000 Configuration Service Service: UStream Open website Import FMLE profile... Address: Stream: User: Password: Audio and Video settings Presets: Medium Resolution: Width: 640 Height: 380 Custom Bitrate: 1000 OK Cancel

Chapter 11 External Keyboards

The user is allowed to control the TVS-1000A with external keyboards such as an RMC-220 Remote Controller and a standard keyboard. Details of each are outlined as follows.

11.1 RMC-220 Function Keys

There are 10 user-defined function keys, F1 to F10, on RMC-220 Remote Controller. These function keys are configurable on the TVS-1000A system. Each of these function keys can be assigned of multiple functions selected from the table below:

Audio	DSK	General	Mix Effect	Media	Output
Capture Mute	Set Position	Delay	Import Studio	Auto Play	Select Preview
Capture Volume	Set Preview		Set AutoPlay	Loop Play	Select Program
Input Mute	Set Rotation		Set Bus A Source	Pause	Transition Cross-Dissolve
Input Solo	Set Scale		Set Bus B Source	Play	Transition Fade to Black
Input Volume	Set Source		Set Phase	Select
Output Mute	Transition Cut		Set Speed	Stop
Output Volume	Transition Fade
Streaming Mute
Streaming Volume

The user just needs to press the RMC-220 function key button once to execute the selected functions according to the sequence in which the functions are selected.

To assign specific multiple functions to these 10 function keys, open the TVS-1000A configuration window and click on "Triggers" tab. Function key tabs can be found at the top of the configuration window. Click on the Function Key tab that you would like to customize and in the example below, Key F1 is selected.

TVS-1000 Configuration Key F1 Key F2 Key F3 Key F4 Key F5 Key F6 Key F7 Key F8 Key F9 Key F10 Mode: Advanced Triggers Capture Streaming Screens General Test & Run Fetch Properties Test Command Run Macro DSK 1 DSK 2 OK Cancel

In general, two modes are available and they are "Simple" and "Advanced".

11.1.1 Advanced

In Advanced mode, the user is allowed to select all available functions in the above table. Furthermore, the execution sequence of the selected functions is customizable.

Select "Advanced" and click on ☐ to open a command selection window shown below.

Select command type Audio: Capture Mute Audio: Capture Volume Audio: Input Mute Audio: Input Solo Audio: Input Volume Audio: Output Mute Audio: Output Volume Audio: Streaming Mute Audio: Streaming Volume DSK: Set Position DSK: Set Preview DSK: Set Rotation Add Cancel

Select a function, for example, “DSK: Set Source #1” as shown in the diagram below and then set the corresponding parameters. Click on a button to select the next function until all desired functions are selected.

TVS-1000 Configuration Key F1 Key F2 Key F3 Key F4 Key F5 Key F6 Key F7 Key F8 Key F9 Key F10 Mode: Advanced Switch AutoPlay of selected M/E M/E Unit Unit: M/E 1 Auto Play Enabled: Test & Run Fetch Properties Test Command Run Macro DSK 1 DSK 2 OK Cancel Triggers Capture Streaming Screens General

After all the desired functions are selected, click on the next key tab and repeat the above until all keys are assigned the functions that you desire.

11.1.2 Simple

If the user's selection is "Simple" Mode, a user interface will appear as shown in the diagram below. On the interface, the user is only given the Graphics Overlay function (Media Stream) to perform simple customization of the function key. After the function key is customized, pressing

the RMC-220 function key button will play the media stream and again to reverse the media stream playback.

Key F1 Key F2 Key F3 Key F4 Key F5 Key F6 Key F7 Key F8 Key F9 Key F10 Mode: Simple Graphics Overlay Media Stream Unit: Media 1 Container Page Page: 1 Media file Path: Transition Loop Duration: Seconds Frames 0 0 Enabled: Test & Run Activate Command

11.2 Standard Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

Functions	Shortcut Keys
PGM Bus on the main switcher	Q, W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, and O
PRV Bus on the main switcher	A, S, D, F, G, H, J, K, and L
Switching between M/E	F1, F2, F3, and F4
Switching between phases of active M/E	1, 2, and 3
DSK1	Insert
DSK2	Home
Source for DSK1	Delete
Source for DSK2	End
Display on PGM screen with Cut	Page Up
Display on PGM screen with Fade	Page Down
TAKE	Enter (num lock key pads)

Chapter 12 System Recovery

The TVS-1000A also offers the user a system recovery mechanism when the system is unstable. Reboot TVS-1000A and during the system boot-up process, select the DriveClone System Recovery option to enter the recovery process when the screen below appears. This recovery process resets C drive to factory default but keeps the data on D drive.

Click on the Next button on the introduction page of the recovery process

DriveClone System Recovery 9 Restore System Welcome to the DriveClone System Recovery tool. This tool will restore your operation system and software to the way it was when you first received your computer from vendor. Next

Select the appropriate recovery option and click on the Start button

DriveClone System Recovery 9 Restore System Select the appropriate option ● Recover Windows to system partition. Thoughtful Prompt for you If you choose to restore system partition or hard drive to factory status, the data of corresponding active system partition or hard drive will be overwritten. We advise you to backup your important data before restoration. Previous Start

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DriveClone System Recovery 9 Restore System 65% Current State: Restore.. File Copied: 37089M Total Size: 57060M Time Elapsed: 00:12:27 Estimated Time Remaining: 00:06:42 Cancel

Once the recovery process is finished, click on OK button to trigger system reboot

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Restore finished successfully, click "OK" to reboot to windows!

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Chapter 13 Frequently-Asked Questions

This section describes problems that you may encounter while using the TVS-1000A. If you have questions, please refer to related sections and follow all the suggested solutions. If problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center.

No.	Problems	Solutions
1.	After virtual studio window is opened, unplugging and plugging the PC system monitor output terminal will cause the virtual studio APP to exit and the system will return to the desktop.	Yes, please reboot the system to solve this issue.
2.	What needs to be taken into consideration if we connect PTC-150 to the TVS-1000A?	If the output of PTC-150 is set to 1080p, a warning message will be issued and displayed on the TVS-1000A multiview. However, this warning message will not be sent to the program view and does not affect any functions.
3.	File cannot be renamed locally in the TVS-1000A.	We allow changing file name only locally in session. We do not change original file name because file can be used in many projects and then file will be missed. So if rename on Hard Disk is required, it must be done as a new feature.
4.	The aspect ratio of some PNG files is incorrect after loaded in VIRTUALSET maker.	Please load the picture as the logo layer to solve this issue.
5.	HDMI output of the AUX card (green card) has no audio output.	AUX card HDMI output does not support audio out. This AUX card is for Preview Out and not Program Out so there is no audio output from AUX card.
6.	What is the latest Software version number that supports automatic firmware update for TVS-1000A?	From Version 1.1.3402 onwards, user does not need to do firmware update as the system will upgrade the firmware automatically.
7.	How long does it take to open a virtual background file?	It takes approximately 5 seconds of wait time to import the virtual background file.
8.	The image display on the monitor screen is distorted.	The desired number of monitors required must be connected to the TVS-1000A System prior to starting the machine. The image display on the monitor screen will be distorted if the monitors are plugged in after the machine is turned on. In addition, plugging and unplugging the monitor while the machine is running might lead to operation termination, file system error, machine crash and etc.
9.	What is the recommended monitor resolution?	The recommended monitor resolution is 1920x1080 and above or else the user interface, production live screen, might become distorted.
10.	Do video outputs from the graphic card DVI-D port and the virtu card HDMI port exhibit the same quality?	Video output (PGM OUT) from the DVI-D port exhibits poorer quality.
11.	Sometimes one-second mosaic is seen on the PGM view.	This will only occur once upon switching PVW view to PGM view for the first time.
12.	Why does the TVS system exit to Windows desktop right after monitor cable is unplugged while TVS system is running?	TVS system has to work with monitors connected, please do not unplug monitor while the TVS system is still running.
13.	Why the Windows Media Player cannot play the MPEG file captured using the TVS system?	Please use VLC Player, which is a freeware. Windows Media Player cannot play MPEG II files.
14.	Why, after renaming the captured file in the TVS system, the file name on the Windows OS remains unchanged?	The TVS system only allows local renaming of the captured files during any TVS session, and does not rename the actual file name on the PC system. This is because a single file can be referenced by many other projects or sessions so if the actual file name on the PC system is renamed, the reference to other projects/sessions will be lost.
15.	After “Follow” is enabled for Line IN on the TVS audio mixer, the Line IN audio is found to output with CAM1 or Cam2.	The Line in will follow Cam1 or Cam2 after the “Follow” check box is checked. If you do not want the Line in Audio, please select Mute for Line in.
16.	Why does the screen viewable area become smaller right after bootup of the TVS machine?	This may happen in some monitors. Please activate overscan mode of the monitor.
17.	Why the file cannot be found or the file is blank after the virtualset maker file (.dvsx) is renamed under the Windows OS and imported into the TVS Production Module?	While renaming the VirtualSet Maker files (.dvsx), please also rename the corresponding .PNG files in the same folder.
18.	Why can't I hear audio from my HDMI camera in the TVS-1000A?	Please select HDMI instead of Line IN on the TVS Audio Mixer.
19.	Why are there warning signs on my multi-viewer?	Please make sure all the resolutions and frame rate are same as your session resolution and frame rate which you assigned on the startup menu before production.
20.	Why can't I see objects under lower layer in Virtualset Maker main window?	Please make sure your upper layer objects are PNG file with Alpha Channel so that the upper layer will not block lower layers.
21.	Why can't I adjust the size and position for specific layer in Virtualset maker?	Please make sure you are not adjusting the Studio Layer, which is a background layer not meant to be adjustable. However, you can adjust the Static Layer. Please click the “add” button and then select the Static layer by clicking on the picture you wish to re-size or re-position.
22.	The order of the three monitors is not the order that I want.	Please adjust the monitor order in the TVS Monitor configuration settings.(Configuration/Configuration/screens/monitor or configuration)
23.	What codec should I use if I want to create a downstream key that has an animation effect with Alpha Channel?	Please use Lagarith Lossless to make .avi file, or DNxHD to make .mov file. Please make sure to select RGBA format which includes Alpha Channel.
24.	It is difficult to make flexible adjustment to the screen in Virtualset maker.	The Virtualset maker now offers the point mode option, in which the user is allowed to reshape the screen by dragging the four corners and move the screen with a few mouse clicks.
25.	Why is there no sound from Aux card (Green card) HDMI output?	Aux Card for PVW output does not include audio. The PGM output supports Audio embedded.
26.	Why is there no video out while feeding the Aux card (Green Card) HDMI output with 1080P 50 / 59.964 / 60 inputs?	Aux Card does not support 1080P 50 / 59.964 / 60 format. Please use lower resolution format.
27.	Why is there only 2 audio channel output when I use an 8 audio channel input?	TVS supports 2 audio channels only.
28.	How to monitor the PGM audio?	The user can use a TV or a monitor with earphone connector or speaker and connect it to PGM OUT.
29.	What are the other compatible NLE versions?	The following NLE SW supports H.264 coding1. Premiere Pro CC 2014 and later2. Final Cut Pro X and above3. EDIUS Pro 7 and aboveIn addition Premiere Pro CC 2015 and later are the NLE SW that supports MPEG-II encoding (INTEL HD4600).

Chapter 14 Specifications

Model Name	TVS-1000A
Product Name	Trackless Virtual Studio System
Tracking/Trackless	Trackless
Video Input	HD-HDMI x 1/AUX-HDMI x 1
Video Output	HD-HDMI x 1/AUX-HDMI x 1
Video Input/ Output Format	1080p 25/29.97/301080i 50/59.94/60720p 50/59.94/60
Audio Input	Mini Phone Jack x2HDMI audio embedded x2
Operation Monitor	DP x2, HDMI x1, DVI x1 (Choose 3 from 4)
Tally	N/A
Downstream Key	2
Media	2 (DDR)
Virtual Studio	200 sets & Unlimited download from datavideovirtualset.com
Still Picture	2
Still Text	2
Keyer	Chromakey / Luminance key
Recording	H.264 / MPEG-2
Live Streaming Protocols	TS HTTPTS RTPTS UDPTS RTSPFLV HTTPFLV RTMP
Hard Disk Capacity	1TB
Dimension (LxWxH)	480 x 470 x 178mm
Weight	13.6 kg
Operating Temp. Range	0~40 °C
Power	AC 100-240V 450W

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