A practical step-by-step manual for mastering EVS XFile3 — the essential media management tool in live broadcast environments. This manual provides operators with the core knowledge required to ingest, back up, restore, transfer, and convert media used in live sports productions and OB Vans worldwide. XFile3 Operational Starter Manual is your complete introduction to EVS XFile3 — the industry-standard software for media management in live production. Whether you’re a new EVS operator, technical assistant, or broadcast engineer, this manual gives you the exact tools and workflows used in professional OB Vans and live sports operations around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This manual provides a complete introduction to the core operational workflows inside EVS XFile3, focused on real live broadcast environments.
You will learn:
Restore – Import to EVS Servers
• Connect and configure media drives
• Understand the restore layout and interface
• Restore media using continuous or selective copy types
• Choose angles for restore and set guard bands
• Correctly start and monitor the restore process
Archive – Export from EVS Servers
• Understand the archive layout and data flow
• Choose source, codec, and export destination
• Flatten playlists and guard bands when required
• Start, manage, and finalize archive operations safely
Streaming
• Streaming layout overview
• Configure camera feeds for automatic protection
• Select codecs and streaming destinations
• Use segmentation and overlaps
• Schedule streams and run multiple streams simultaneously
Media Manager – File Management
• File organization principles in OB Vans
• Transfer media between servers and storage
• Transcode media for post-production delivery
• Preview clips for technical control
• Use comparison mode for quality checks
KEY OUTCOMES
After completing this manual, the operator will be able to:
• Perform safe ingest, restore, and backup procedures
• Deliver media directly to post-production environments
• Protect content during live sports productions
• Operate XFile3 confidently in OB Van conditions
This manual is based on real production workflows and serves as a practical foundation for developing broadcast-ready EVS file management skills.