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1. MT4225 Fixed VCube MXFix Batch Export crashes on second MXF export MT4223 Fixed VCube Still image import crash DPX JPG MT4216 Fixed VCube default Network Read Cache settings inaccurate for MXF with audio MT4195 Fixed VCube MXFix Batch Export Watch mode keeps original files MT3988 Fixed VCube Removed Warning Serial Port Already in Use message at start MT3370 Fixed VCube MXF WSS widescreen signaling support for D 10 Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube VCUBE 3 0 SP2 Release Notes NEW FEATURES MXFix Batch Export The MXFix Batch Export feature allows VCube users to re wrap all the files of one or more folders It is a paid option which requires the VCube MXFix key to be activated in MTSecurity MXFix Batch Export can be used for Compliance with the file format when the original file is not totally correct e g MXF Re generation of audio tracks with a change of bit depth or an addition of tracks to get 4 or 8 as some hardware may require Archiving of files in the same file format Basically everything a user can do with the Wrap Audio can be automated with the MXFix Batch Export mode Output files are given the same names as the input files so that your naming policy will not be affected when a file is processed Consult the VCube User Manual for all details on the MXFix BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 0 SP2 Release Some Fixes could be2. or Surcode Dolby E Encoder key needed Dolby E is only available through a separate installer gt MT4490 White screens during Render process VCube window might potentially turn white during Render process but the process is still running properly Workaround Avoid using VCube UI during Render process gt MT4478 Audio track numbers ignored by Dolby E decoder Dolby E decoder will only work on the first Audio track group a1 Workaround Make sure the Audio Files are all in the same Audio Track Group Add Audio Layers if you need more audio tracks Ctrl Shift N gt MT4398 Dolby Encoder crash if number track count is incorrect The Dolby Encoder might crash if its destination tracks are not existing track 5 6 in a 4 audio track Composition for example Workaround Simply use the Force Output tracks count to 8 wrap option or create additional Audio tracks gt MT4463 Dolby E does not decode in 720p timeline Due to FPS x2 Dolby E signal cannot be decoded gt MT4343 AJA Mykerinos audio output is delayed by 6 samples When playing back audio out is delayed by about 6 samples 120 us This can cause the Dolby E start code to be out of range Workaround A Sample Audio Read offset can be used as a registry key Contact support merging com for further details Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube gt MT4441 Record MXF audio first frames are corrupted when
3. 60 fps gt MT3533 VCube could crash if Audio Meters are detached at UI launch Workaround Make sure Audio Meters are attached at launch gt MT3538 VCube could crashes when activating AJA on PyraCube MassCore under Windows XP Make sure you launch the System with the proper MassCore boot line selected gt MT3541 VCube LTC slave with USB Sync board record 1 frame offset Workarounds A Go to the Record settings and adjust the Audio Offset samples accordingly B Use Sony 9Pin mode C Use a Mykerinos instead of the USB Sync Board gt MT3559 VCube SE in Simple Mode can randomly crash on exit gt MT3560 VCube Multi Display Windows offset top display not aligned Workarounds In the Windows Display Properties Settings verify that the Two Screens are align from the top gt MT3561 MT USB Sync Board with AJA not locking in CrossLock mode e g 9pin Remote 24fps composition 25fps Workarounds Merging recommends the use of a Mykerinos amp AJA in order to work in CrossLock Synchronization Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube VCUBE 3 0 SP3 Release Notes NEW FEATURES AJA LHi and Kona 3 Xena 2K control settings The AJA Xena LHi and Kona 3 a k a Xena 2K video boards are offering improved performances for HD video output They are using new functions of the AJA SDK which needed a few adjustments to have a configuration GUI equivalent to what was provided with Xe
4. Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed VCube MXF XDCam HD files not yet compatible with Sony hardware VCube MXF MPEG2 green line at bottom of recorded rendered image VCube Render Cancel rendering Export gt Render MXF MPEG2HD will VCube Dolby E play outside of clips keeps old audio Various Wrap issues VCube mpeg original TC not correctly retrieved VCube memory leak Play Vari speed through 9 pin controller VCube Render menu Enter launches render instead of exiting VCube mpg original time code not working at capture BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 0 RC3 Some Fixes could be missing from the list below MT3889 Fixed VCube Render to MOV DNxHD creates incompatible files Render of QuickTime files with DNxHD codec is now compatible with what QuickTime player expects Fixed VCube can have un expected error at start up BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 0 RC1 Some Fixes could be missing from the list below MT3564 Fixed VCube VCube Original Time Stamp issue with Pro Res file from EVS BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 0 Beta2 Some Fixes could be missing from the list below MT3769 MT3622 MT3678 MT3722 Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed VCube VCube MXF non media streams wrongly handled VCube mpg original time code not working at capture VCube MXF Wrap instabilities VCube Embedded sound captured with Myk AES Dual is corrupted BUGS FIXED Vcube 3 0 Betal Some Fixes could be missing from the list below MT3558 Fixed VCube hang i
5. Group By Stereo Pairs option is set Workaround Disable Group By Stereo Pairs option in Audio Advanced Settings gt MT4470 Audio fade do not work Audio Fade in Fade out CrossFade not working gt MT4412 drag amp drop from Windows explorer Files dragged from Windows Explorer to VCube Preview are not always imported Workaround Use VCube Media Browser to load video files gt MT3285 AJA playback performance issues We have identified several hardware software settings to improve performances Please contact the Support team if you encounter such issue gt MT3449 VCube Some specific MPG files might have corrupted audio in playback Workaround Close and relaunch VCube gt MT3468 VCube Composition with too many MXF MPEG 2 HD clips may crash VCube due to memory load Workaround We recommend not to use more than 10 MXF containing MPEG2 HD XDCAM HD files simultaneously to avoid such a problem gt MT3497 VCube import from Still Images to MXF has false colors gt MT3266 VCube high memory consumption when searching media gt MT3532 VCube AVC Intra decoder not properly initialized until 1st frame is read gt MT3861 VCube crash if Mykerinos set to 44 1 kHz and playing 48 kHz files gt MT3511 VCube Some QT files 2 video layers will cause playback problems QuickTime 2 Video Layers files are not yet supported please avoid using such files gt MT3530 VCube playback may flicker at very high speed gt
6. using different algorithm for Surround If Dolby E options are activated the Dolby E pair will be decoded processed and re encoded if needed when Level Magic is on Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube IMPROVEMENTS 7 iter tangs import enhancement MT4317 The added interchange option resides under the panel Media Settings gt Interchange Import Added option allows to skip audio clips when more than a definable limit Audio clips will not be reconnected saving a huge time to load your project Defining O will in such case always perform a Video Only import Channel Routing vs Settings MT3772 Audio Outputs Quick Routing in Audio Engine settings are kept when restarting VCube and are now applied when loading a media on the timeline Audio layer headers in the Timeline now reflects properly the status of the Audio output even when set through Quick Routing QuickTime wrap support enhanced VCube is now able to wrap audio within QuickTime files containing H 264 MPEG 4 M JPEG or M JPEG2000 video data Updated QuickTime SDK to version 7 6 9 BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 10 HotFix MT4801 Fixed VCube Quicktime plugin can t open files in folders with Chinese chars MT3437 Fixed MXF plugin does not support Asian alphabets Unicode MT4746 Fixed VCube VT slave now faster to lock MT4735 Fixed Waveforms not shown with most zooms for NTSC MXF files Fixe
7. vCube VCube Release Notes VCube HD VIDEO SYSTEM Updates Please check our Web site http www merging com periodically for information patches and updates Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube VCUBE 3 1 Release Notes NEW FEATURES Support of P2 XML files You can now open video and audio clips from Panasonic P2 from the Media File panel as if they were bundled in only one media Dolby E encoding when wrapping files You can now use VCube to encode your audio channels to Dolby E with additional optional key You can select your 8 channel input and your destination channels replacing existing ones You can access the complete SurCode for Dolby E settings through the SurCode for Dolby E configuration panel Dolby E Encoder DO by Minnetonka Audio Software sT Code for Bal LBY E CC lt nofile name gt Program Configuration TS Limport Metadata SEE Cloce S Bronse s Bit Depth W UALEN No offset ws PGM 1 L R C LFE Ls Rs k 27 vS Dialog Timecode D Description PGM 2 L R 3 CE Dialog Start Time 00 00 00 00 Description Pas ee p Frame Rate GOR Input Routing L R cC LFE Ls Rs L R te ee SR Ce Ge Ts SA TE ai ae tame SMPTE ITU LRC LFE LS Rs we Main PGM 1 PGM 2 Settings About Copyright Merging Technologies Inc 2010 All rights reserved vCube New Wrap Audio options See User Manual for more details Wrap Audio Dialog
8. box also features a second tab for Audio Processing This tab will allow you to manage various VCube optional features LevelMagic by J nger Audio Final Check Meter Wrap Audio Audio Processing tion by Jiinger Audio Presets Standard Light Movie Strong Live No Expert settings Expert settings The bottom part of the dialog is regarding Audio content description so that the measurements or correction are taking into account the structure of the audio channels Stereo vs 5 1 Surround Level Magic from J nger Audio J nger Audio s Level Magic is the first software implementation of the well known hardware product manufactured by J nger Audio Level Magic combines a limiter and a leveler to correct your files on the fly in one pass so they are ready to broadcast It relies on a sophisticated new adaptive level control algorithm capable of adjusting the right audio level from any source at any time Transient Processing and Peak Limiting for continuous unattended control of any program material More information http junger audio com technology level magic Copyright Merging Technologies Inc 2010 All rights reserved vCube Final Check Meter Final Check is a tool developed by Merging for monitoring audio level In its VCube implementation it mainly focuses on the loudness measurements defined by the EBU R 128 recommendation The result of Final Check Meter is an XML report incl
9. d backward compatibility issue with some old MTXML files BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 9 HotFix MT4695 Fixed VCube Level Magic update fixing the evaluation period issue MT4729 Fixed Jog Varispeed Aja video output fluidity improved by setting Maximum Scrub Speed to 0 MT4715 MXF frame size could be incorrect in some rare cases when wrapping D 10 MT4715 Fixed MXF report error when writing of AES3 audio for D 10 failed MT4721 Fixed Machine control Autoedit command does not work with some VTR BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 8 HotFix MT4658 VCube Support of stereo channels in AES audio of MXF files Fixed Wrong handling of interleaved audio in MXF usually stereo PCM or AES BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 7 HotFix MT4589 Fixed VCube Some KLV have no data causing an error in IRT analyze MT4614 Fixed AAF import can have mixed up clips Fixed MXF D 10 decoding errors in bottom of image when trailing O included in filler BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 5 HotFix MT4511 Fixed AAF import media clip too short and slipped BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 RC2 Release interna Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube MT4492 Fixed VCube MXF XDCAM HD wrap shifts keyframes in Sony player MT4459 Fixed VCube Installer QT install failed message even if install succeeded MT4475 VCube Batch Export key was renamed to MXFix Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All r
10. e v3 1 Visit the Merging VCube Support http forum merging com Forum for all details and updates Playback of QuickTime files with H 264 Encoding might cause playback stall Issue MT3723 Typical behavior is your movie playing for some seconds then stops and then play again Playback Info window in Vcube will show that the read time is much too long to achieve correct playback Playback Info H 264 can heavily compress the files also meaning that the decompression process will require heavy processing A very useful tool to check the setting of the file is MediaInfo that you can download here http mediainfo sourceforge net en Workaround Here are the recommended H 264 settings at encoder side for a proper playback with VCube Profile Main or High Level 3 0 for SD 4 0 for HD or less than 4 1 CABAC off Reference frames 2 or less a Video amp Format AVC Formatinfo Advanced Video Codec Format profile High L4 0 Format settings CABAC No i Format settings ReFrames 2 frames z Codec ID avc1 i Codec IDiInfo Advanced Video Coding Note If you still have troubles at some locations in the video scene change or a lot of move please try increasing your playback buffer size around 15 frames On certain installation the dict xml and types xml files are misplaced that might result in a Failed to load Dictionary Files warning Workaround 1 Close Vcube 2 Verify whether the xml fi
11. f changing the Clip Destination In TimeCode from the clip properties MT3622 Fixed VCube mpg original time code not working at capture MT3613 Fixed VCube Clarify shortcut mapping e g CTRL R MT3071 VCube AJA OEM LHi support Bi srarcess Copyright Merging Technologies Inc 2010 All rights reserved
12. ights reserved vCube BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 RC1 Release MT4474 Fixed VCube Force record settings according to the codec in Record settings page force video size to fit codec characteristics when required MT4443 Fixed VCube Audio Quick Routing are not updating track headers UI MT4441 Fixed VCube MXF record through AJA SDI audio first frames are corrupted MT4475 Change Batch Export key name to MXFix in Security Panel MT4006 Fixed VCube render to mxf DNxHD not working with SD MT4451 Fixed VCube DNxHD Codec authorization key redefined MT3645 Fixed VCube usb sync output TC corrupted with x2 frame rate MT3668 Fixed MYK X30 LTC output does not work settable with VCube BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 Beta2 Release MT3457 Fixed VCube Floating Preview size can result in crash if using Toggle Floating Window MT4413 Fixed VCube Toggle floating window might corrupt GUI MT4430 Fixed Explicit messages if Dolby E key is not present nor installed BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 1 Betai Release MT4162 Fixed VCube white screens in MXfix Batch Export Mode and Wrap MT4365 Fixed VCube QuickTime 23 976 fps MOV files seen as 23 970 QuickTime correct description for timescale for 23 976 fps rounding was causing troubles in QuickTime player MT4214 Fixed VCube no more loading of VS3 effects plugins Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube KNOWN ISSUES VCub
13. les dict xml and types xml are present in C Program Files Merging Technologies VCube Plugins xChange Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube 3 If they are present copy them and paste them in the VCube root directoy C Program Files Merging Technologies VCube 4 Relaunch Vcube and warning should no longer be present a AJA LHi or 2K GUI Audio Source selection under construction OTHER KNOWN ISSUES gt Installer upgrades can at time end up with a repair process or rolling back to the previously installed version In such case Merging recommends that you un install the current VCube version prior to installing VCube v3 1 instead of doing an upgrade gt Installer QuickTime not always seeing the current version installed In some case the installer will not see that a QT installer is present you might in such case have to un install and re install QT gt For Windows XP users This new version requires an upgrade to Windows XP SP3 gt Canopus ADVX1000 is no longer supported in Vcube gt VCube Runtime C Error when playing video file e g in Follow VT mode Merging recommends that all VCube 3 1 configurations have at least 2GB of Ram memory gt Remote The first time 9 pin remote and or machine control is used you have to confirm that you use e g COM3 in the 9pin settings gt VCube Dolby E Decoding and Encoding support Optional SurCode Dolby E Decoder and
14. missing from the list below MT4165 Fixed VCube drops reported when playing outside video segment MT4109 Fixed VCube can t open the MXF file Avid AAF Helper SDK creates files MT4147 Fixed VCube Wrap crash when wrapping a file without audio using Audio Card connection layout MT4165 Fixed VCube drops reported when playing outside video Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube VCUBE 3 0 SP1 Release Notes IMPROVEMENTS We have added a small function in the Help menu to collect your Vcube registry settings in order to be used by Merging support This can dramatically speed up the process of understanding a bug so all users are kindly invited to use it when reporting a bug Show Help settings forDiagnosis Compiles Check forUpdates Ctrl Shift U Credits C After compiling the registry info a Message box will allow you to directly send this file to our support if you are connected If you re not just click No and grab the file on your computer Desktop Diagnosis File BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 0 SP1 Release Some Fixes could be missing from the list below Fixed MXF MPEG2 HD frame length and reset decoder issues MT4025 Fixed VCube Embedded audio clips get pasted to video layers MT4055 Fixed VCube LHi incorrectly needs AJA 2K key to operate MT3058 Fixed VCube Linear resizing may create false colors Copyright Merging Technol
15. na LHe Main improvements are e Video I O tab reorganization with usage based categories homogeneous for all AJA boards e HDMI input and output support with LHi only e Analog output set in SD mode as default e Access to AJA 2K Router for more advanced configurations Here is a screenshot of the Video I O tab for these boards Copyright Merging Technologies Inc 2010 All rights reserved vCube And here is a screenshot of the AJA 2K Router with the default playback routing for HD E AJA OEM 2K Router XENA LHi 0 e XENA LHi x Preset None x Rediscover Hostname localhost x csc 1d Mixer a Keyer CSC 2 l Frame Store E 36 Out 1 i i 4080i 50 00 a N x gt Out 1b 8 Bit HDV YCbCr UYWY K Down 3G In aay erter _ Analog Out g 625 50 00 Analog HDMI I to E HDMI Out 5 A i 50 00 625 50 00 1080i 50 00 10 Bit YCbCr eee Converter LL Genlod Freerun 1080 i 50 00 Video Audio Info Control Input Type Select Embedded Source Embedded Ch 1 8 Input 1 T Loop Audio Input Embedded Ch 9 16 Input 2 AES Analog HDMI IMPROVEMENTS WSS Support Added option to insert Widescreen Signaling WSS on first visible line for MXF Render to IMX D 10 MXFix Batch Export Processed files go to subfolder DONE Added Cancel All button to stop Batch BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 0 SP3 Release
16. ogies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube VCUBE 3 0 Release Notes NEW FEATURES VCube Dolby E decoding and playback support Optional SurCode Dolby E Decoder key needed new Dolby E decoder function is now present directly from the audio tracks of VCube v3 0 The plug in is directly part of VCube and requires no classical DAW style plug in allocation The user must simply places the 48k 24bit stereo pair clip containing the encoded Dolby E streams in to the VCube time line and then selects the tracks from a drop down menu to be decoded A routing scheme is also included so that the 8 discrete decoded audio channels may be sent to the AJA outputs or a Mykerinos Audio Engine Settings Enable the Dolby E decoder under the Audio Engine Settings under which you can select The input Audio Channels pair The 8 channel output ordering Output routing can be accessed from the Audio Output Quick Routing dropdown The new Audio Engine menu in the Settings tab Copyright Merging Technologies Inc 2010 All rights reserved vCube Sony protocol support over IP MT3652 Pyramix and VCube can now be synchronized through LAN VCube transparent to configuration No special Settings needed no Port Name field Available in Controller mode only See Pyramix Release Notes for all details IMPROVEMENTS a User Interface XDCAM HD Added an option for Sony XDCAM compatibili
17. ty Specific for Sony XDCam transfer only MXF advanced settings GUI updated MT3709 XDCamSD IMX XDCamHD Advanced Video Settings Unified export shortcuts using the E key Ctrl E for Render Shift E for Wrap From the previous version we have reworked the settings layout Unfortunately we have realized that some people are struggling with the settings icons since they didn t know the drop down button with text labels as they are shown below Another small GUI improvement we have done in this version is to show the resolution of the composition and not only the frame rate in the timeline header Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube MXF MXF Support Improvements more robust to exotic files e g missing Footer partition MXF Faster parsing Render improvements MXF improved compatibility with hardware servers Grass Valley K2 Omneon Search Media Improvements MT3610 Searching for Missing Media indicates missing media name Modified Missing Media message box when loading a composition to indicate a sample of missing files in path Copyright Merging Technologies Inc AMERGING 2010 All rights reserved vCube BUGS FIXED Vcube v3 0 Release Some Fixes could be missing from the list below MT3709 MT3115 MT3232 Fixed Fixed Fixed freeze Vcube MT3975 MT3970 MT3933 MT3807 MT3264 MT3622 Fixed Fixed
18. uding measures of integrated momentary and short term loudness values as well as the loudness range and the maximum true peak All this measurements may be checked against the recommendations or local regulations regarding loudness In case Level Magic is combined with Final Check Meter the measurements are made on the output of Level Magic so that the measurements are always consistent with the content of the wrapped file More information about the EBU R 128 http www merging com uploads assets Merging pdfs FinalCheck On 20the 20way 20to 20 Loudness 20Nirvana 20 EBU 20R128 pdf More information about Final Check http www merging com products show product 1 amp page 76 Audio Channel Content Description The purpose of this sub panel is to provide to the processing plug ins sufficient info on how they should deal with the channels Channels are shown by pairs but this will be modified if some are described as 5 1 Surround 6 channels involved First checkbox row Process On Off is to indicate whether you want to perform audio processing on the channel pair Then channel description can be Stereo a pair of discrete stereo channels 5 1 Surround 6 discrete channels L R C Ls Rs LFE Dolby E a pair of Dolby E encoded channels corresponding to 8 discrete channels usually 2 stereo and 6 surround Final Check Meter and Level Magic will deal with the audio input based on this description
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