EVS XT-3 User Manual

1. Overview
1.1. Presentation
Welcome to the EVS range of products and thank you for using an EVS XT3 server. We
will do our best to satisfy your video production needs and we look forward to continuing
working with you.
The EVS XT3 servers are full digital in PAL (625i), NTSC (525i), 720p, 1080p, and 1080i
standards. These multi-channel, disk-based video servers are ideal for a wide range of
broadcast applications, from sports and live production to playout and transmission. XT3
servers are available in 6U or 4U chassis.
The XT3 servers offer flexible configurations up to 8-channel SD/HD and, optionally, 6-
channel 3D/1080p.
XT3 servers work with SAS disks: they are equipped with internal SAS disk array and/or
can be connected to a SAS-HDX external SAS disk array.
They can be used with various third-party controllers, applications, and automation
systems using industry-standard protocols such as Sony BVW75, VDCP, Odetics,
DD35, IPDP, or EVS AVSP, EditRec, LinX API.
They natively support a wide range of HD Intra codecs, such as Mjpeg, VC-3, Avid
DNxHD®, Apple ProRes®, Mpeg-2 Intra, Panasonic DVCPRO HD, AVC-Intra Class 100
as well as SD Intra codecs.
It can also encode A/V content in two essences at a time: Intra + LongGOP (XDCAM) or
Intra + Proxy (Mjpeg), as well as in Intra only, or LongGOP only.
HARDWARE TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XT3 Server 12.05
1. Overview 1

EVS XT-3 Specifications

General

Brand	EVS
Model	XT-3
Category	Server
Language	English