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Chapter 1

Installing and Configuring the Command Server

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System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Checklist: Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Checklist: Command Server Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Copying Install CD to Local Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing Avid Service Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installing the License Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Configuring the License Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adding the Temporary Command License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Generate an Activation File for a Full Command License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Add the Permanent Command License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Configuring the Command Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Configuring the System Administration Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Configuring the Time Synchronization Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Configuring Avid Video Device Services (VDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Configuring VDS for FastServe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Configuring VDS for Omneon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Configuring Video Setup for GVG K2 Servers using AMP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Configuring VDS for Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Wiring Serial Connections for Avid Video Device Services (for VDCP) . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring VDS for VDCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Configuring VDS for Slugs and Thumbnails in Non-Interplay Systems. . . . . . . . . . . 48

Configuring Redundancy for VDCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Transfer Status Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Configuring Avid Interplay Agent Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Configuring the Avid UMD Device Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Configuring UMD for Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Configuring the Lookup Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Configuring AirSpeed Device Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Configuring a Second Command System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Chapter 2

Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers

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Summary of Contents for MediaCentral Command

Page 1: ...MediaCentral Command Installation and Configuration Guide...

Page 2: ...ALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS WHETHER OR N...

Page 3: ...its merchantability or its fitness for any particular purpose This software contains V LAN ver 3 0 Command Protocols which communicate with V LAN ver 3 0 products developed by Videomedia Inc and V LAN...

Page 4: ...acer SPACE SPACEShift SpectraGraph SpectraMatte SteadyGlide Streamfactory Streamgenie StreamRAID SubCap Sundance Sundance Digital SurroundScope Symphony SYNC HD SYNC I O Synchronic SynchroScope Syntax...

Page 5: ...nfiguring the System Administration Password 34 Configuring the Time Synchronization Service 35 Configuring Avid Video Device Services VDS 36 Configuring VDS for FastServe 37 Configuring VDS for Omneo...

Page 6: ...Maestro to Rundown 83 Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service 86 Installing Avid Service Framework 86 Installing Avid Graphic Device Service 90 Installing Third Party Plug ins...

Page 7: ...n X keys USB Keypad 138 Mapping Indices to Channel Names 139 Programming the X keys 140 Setting up the Playout Panel for Touch Screens 142 Checklist Setting up the GPI Panel 144 Configuring the GPI Ca...

Page 8: ...edirection 175 Enabling Object Placeholders 177 Chapter 10 Configuring the Perle IOLAN Server 178 Configuring the IOLAN Server 178 Configuring the TruePort Clients 179 Wiring for IOLAN to Video Server...

Page 9: ...Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment This symbol indicates menu commands and subcommands in the order you select them For example File Impor...

Page 10: ...tenance or hardware related issues 4 Visit the online Knowledge Base at www avid com support Online services are available 24 hours per day 7 days per week Search this online Knowledge Base to find an...

Page 11: ...Local Directory Installing Avid Service Framework Installing the License Service Installing MediaCentral Command on the Server Configuring the Command Server Configuring a Second Command System System...

Page 12: ...he primary server take on the primary role which allows for more consistent behavior during times when redundancy is needed and it helps simplify any necessary troubleshooting efforts Checklist Before...

Page 13: ...nk to a topic that provides procedural details for the task Return to this main checklist after you have completed each task Make sure that your TCP IP settings have the correct primary and alternate...

Page 14: ...he System Administration Password on page 34 Optional Configure the Time Synchronization service Configuring the Time Synchronization Service on page 35 n Installation and configuration of the Time Sy...

Page 15: ...D The autorun installation program starts and displays the following screen 2 Click the Copy Install Files to Another Location button The Browse For Folder dialog box appears 3 Select a local director...

Page 16: ...prove vital in troubleshooting integration issues etc Those most vital to Command are Each computer server and workstation running MediaCentral Command software requires at least the core components...

Page 17: ...utton will open a window displaying the contents of the Doc folder on the Command installation CD in which product documentation is provided in PDF format If the autorun does not begin manually naviga...

Page 18: ...Installing Avid Service Framework 18 3 Click Next The Workgroup Name dialog box opens 4 Set the location to which Avid Service Framework will be installed and click Next...

Page 19: ...can be entered during other Avid Service Framework installations You must use the same workgroup name on all computers and devices that are connected in your Command architecture The workgroup name i...

Page 20: ...For instance configuring the Command system to work with a GPI panel requires defining certain parameters through the Avid Service Configuration application Avid recommends installing this applicatio...

Page 21: ...r redundancy Some configuration is required after installation To install the License service 1 Insert the Command installation CD or access the install program from the network The autorun installati...

Page 22: ...ar If it does click OK and install Avid Service Framework before restarting this installation See Installing Avid Service Framework on page 16 for more information n Other dialog boxes could appear de...

Page 23: ...ation Folder dialog box appears 4 Do one of the following t Accept the default location for the destination folder by clicking Next t Click the Change button to select a different location then click...

Page 24: ...Installing the License Service 24 5 Click Install A new dialog box will appear indicating the progress of the install 6 When the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box appears click Finish...

Page 25: ...he Temporary Command License Generate an Activation File for a Full Command License Add the Permanent Command License Adding the Temporary Command License To get you started with MediaCentral Command...

Page 26: ...Click Apply n The temporary license Avid provides gives full Command functionality for thirty 30 days Generate an Activation File for a Full Command License On systems with redundant configurations t...

Page 27: ...tion 2 On the Hosts tab navigate to and select the Avid License Service 3 When prompted enter the system administrator password and click OK If you have not yet created one leave the space blank and c...

Page 28: ...ll license 1 When you receive your permanent lic file from Avid save it to My Documents on the same Command Server where the activation file was created 2 Open the the Avid Service Configuration appli...

Page 29: ...ith some device services that must run on the server if used with specific devices such as Avid AirSpeed video servers or third party video devices controlled via VDCP n If you are upgrading open Avid...

Page 30: ...his installation See Installing Avid Service Framework on page 16 for more information n Other dialog boxes could appear depending on whether older versions of Service Framework the License service or...

Page 31: ...want to read them later or keep a copy for your records If you do not accept the terms the installation program will not continue The Destination Folder dialog box opens 5 Do one of the following t C...

Page 32: ...e Custom Setup dialog box appears with the default services selected for a server installation However you can modify the selections to customize your installation To learn more about a service click...

Page 33: ...the Avid Remote Communication Service is selected for installation For more information see Installing and Configuring the Tablet Application on page 130 If your site intends to control third party v...

Page 34: ...10 When the installation is complete click Finish To verify that installed services are running you must use the Avid Service Framework Workgroup Properties application Configuring the Command Server...

Page 35: ...ab navigate to and select the Avid System Configuration Service 3 Select the Administrator Password tab 4 Type in an alphanumeric password and retype it 5 Click Apply n Click the Reset button to resto...

Page 36: ...service on all other Command Servers workstations and devices which will be in Slave Mode by default Configuring Avid Video Device Services VDS The Command user interface lets you integrate with some...

Page 37: ...ation see the Avid Service Framework User s Guide To configure the Avid Video device service for FastServe network control 1 Click the Start button and then select All Programs Avid Service Framework...

Page 38: ...It will be displayed in the FastServe VDS plug in configuration but is not used because VDS gets the frame rate from the player to which it is connected 9 Set timeout in seconds for cue start play pau...

Page 39: ...Last Frame Freeze to zero because Command sets that time period After the Video device service has been configured you must add device channels and channel groups in Command This can be done from a C...

Page 40: ...the same workgroup To report frames correctly for 720p50 format video under C Program Files x86 Avid iNEWS Command device avidvideodeviceservice state config add to the file workgroup properties the f...

Page 41: ...Apply The Change Plug in dialog box will appear 6 Click Yes This will restart the device service c After you select a plug in you must click Apply and let the service restart before proceeding 7 On th...

Page 42: ...ctor This information is obtainable via the Omneon System Manager software 12 Leave the Clip Directory field blank to accept the default or enter another pathname for the directory that will hold all...

Page 43: ...e to Cued to zero on the Omneon device Avid also recommends setting Last Frame Freeze to zero because Command sets that time period After the Video device service has been configured you must add devi...

Page 44: ...ht click menu will reflect this in 3 1 but not in 3 0 1 To configure video setup for GVG K2 servers using AMP protocol 1 Open Avid Service Configuration 2 On the left side select the respective Video...

Page 45: ...for more information n As with all third party devices users need to purchase a 3P device channel for each channel that is going to be controlled by Command For the plug in to work some configuration...

Page 46: ...es they used the Sony standard wiring provided in this section For serial connections not specifically covered in this section the follow table applies 1 13 14 25 Pins Wire Color Signal 1 Not used 2 R...

Page 47: ...the name of the device which must match the name used for the device channel in the Command system settings 5 Set the Frame rate accordingly and leave the Drop Frame check box selected 6 Set timeout...

Page 48: ...on and then select All Programs Avid Service Framework Avid Workgroup Properties 12 Click the Advanced button 13 After the Avid Services dialog box opens select the device then stop and restart it 14...

Page 49: ...ssary Configuring Redundancy for VDCP Command supports full redundancy with VDCP control via the Perle IOLAN TCP serial port server Avid recommends this method for VDCP redundancy See Configuring the...

Page 50: ...t connects and logs in to the Interplay engine to retrieve thumbnail images and also collects slugs title and format information in the Command playlist After the service is installed on the Command S...

Page 51: ...e project database via the Interplay Administration application on the Interplay Server c User Name This should be the Avid Interplay administrator s user name not the Command administrator s user nam...

Page 52: ...Agent device name This one is specific to Transfer Manager 4 Click OK Configuring the Avid UMD Device Service The Command user interface lets you control Under Monitor Display UMD or In Monitor Displ...

Page 53: ...ter displays if Show Duration is left unchecked the clip s title or ID is displayed as determined in the step 6 If Show Duration is selected then instead of the clip s title or ID the total clip durat...

Page 54: ...ttings n Four columns shown in the previous graphic Type Hostname IP UMD Address and Tally relate to the TSL plug in If an alternative third party plug in is used what you see might vary 9 Set the Typ...

Page 55: ...and redundancy to work you must upgrade the Tallyman TM1 device s software to version 1 7 4 and then configure it for Ethernet control Please see Tallyman documentation for more information Avid also...

Page 56: ...Yes when prompted to restart all services Configuring AirSpeed Device Services After any device service is installed for Avid AirSpeed video servers some additional configuration is required using the...

Page 57: ...mand n Avid recommends that you do not use VDCP to control AirSpeed video servers Unrestricted VDCP is not supported for on air broadcasting Configuring a Second Command System A second Command system...

Page 58: ...nd choose Properties 3 Deselect the Read only check box and click OK 4 Open the commandsystemname xml file in Notepad The text in the file will appear as shown 5 Using numerals only change the number...

Page 59: ...sferred to video server Both AirSpeed 5000 and AirSpeed Multi Stream use the AirSpeed Multi Stream or AMS device service which can be configured to join multiple workgroups The main reason for joining...

Page 60: ...n Regardless of whether the AirSpeed video server is a capture and or playback server ensure it is in the MediaCentral workgroup If it is a playback server that will be controlled by MediaCentral Com...

Page 61: ...m device service for Command To install the Service Framework Software 1 Insert the AirSpeed Multi Stream installation DVD n Do not install Service Framework on the video server from the Command insta...

Page 62: ...e sensitive You can either create a new workgroup or join an existing one If you are creating a new workgroup make a note regarding the workgroup name so that it can be entered during other Avid Servi...

Page 63: ...uch as the AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed Multi Stream Both of these video servers use the AMS device service There is no separate AirSpeed 5000 device service n Unlike other device services the AirSpeed M...

Page 64: ...n You can print the terms if you want to read them later or keep a copy for your records 5 When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears click Install A progress bar is provided to show th...

Page 65: ...roup on page 67 for more information To configure the properties for the MediaCentral Workgroup on the video server 1 Click the Start button and then select All Programs Avid Service Framework Avid Wo...

Page 66: ...for Avid AirSpeed video servers some additional configuration is required using the Avid Service Configuration and Avid Workgroup Properties applications of Avid Service Framework To configure the Ai...

Page 67: ...s and if the CaptureManager is enabled the system will append a port number to the end of the hostname you entered for the CaptureManager Server 8 You can then close the Avid Service Configuration app...

Page 68: ...id Service Framework Avid Workgroup Properties 2 On the Lookup tab click the Add button under the Workgroup section the far left button at the bottom The Add Workgroup dialog box will open on top of t...

Page 69: ...rn off autocue if they plan to switch formats This is because the AMS channel needs to be in an idle state not playing for instance for it to switch formats Avid recommends having dedicated channels f...

Page 70: ...the duration is being updated while the item is playing 4 When the recording is stopped the total time code gets updated one last time Command then stops at the recording s stopping point and then fo...

Page 71: ...e also requires some configuration of AirSpeed Multi Stream as well as MediaCentral Command Configuring AirSpeed Video Servers for the Low Res Proxy Viewer Both the AirSpeed 5000 and Multi Stream serv...

Page 72: ...ragged into a playlist to play the item with its mark in out points If users open items from the Inventory panel there will be a second Media Viewer window that only displays the headframe which lets...

Page 73: ...Command Server The only exception is if you are controlling the graphics device via a serial connection The following main topics describe Installing Avid Service Framework Installing Avid Graphic De...

Page 74: ...navigate to and run the ServiceFrameworkSetup exe install program 2 Click the Avid Service Framework button n Other dialog boxes could appear depending on whether older versions of Service Framework a...

Page 75: ...alled and click Next The Workgroup Name dialog box opens 5 Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field c If you are updating the Service Framework software the installer remembers the last ins...

Page 76: ...your PC clocks If you use NTP or some other method for time synchronization do not install this service For more information about the services in this dialog box see the tables in Installing Avid Ser...

Page 77: ...tall program from the network When the autorun program starts select the MediaCentral Command button The InstallShield Wizard starts and displays the Welcome screen 2 Click Next The License Agreement...

Page 78: ...by clicking Next The Options dialog box opens 5 Select Third party Graphic Device and click Next The Custom Setup dialog box appears with the default services selected for installation of client soft...

Page 79: ...tions of the various install states available for a custom installation as indicated by the icons The Space button opens a dialog box that provides information on whether the computer s destination dr...

Page 80: ...raphic Device Service Adding Command on Maestro Add Maestro data to Newsroom Management Command rundown Configuring Avid Graphic Device Service To configure Avid Graphic Device Service use the Avid Se...

Page 81: ...and type in a name for the Device 5 In the Maestro Plugin information add the IP address of the Maestro server and the same port designated in the Maestro application The port number is critically im...

Page 82: ...ustomize tab 2 Select Settings Automation preference window 3 Add a line for the Command server connection and then select configure 4 In the Driver tab TCP IP port must match the port settings on the...

Page 83: ...Newsroom Management system configure a rundown in system map to monitor output to Command 2 On the Newsroom Management system add mos ID mapping to SYSTEM MOS MAP 3 In iNEWS Workstation with the maes...

Page 84: ...rundown Double click on it to be loaded 5 After the clip is loaded and updated with the correct information click on the floppy disk icon in the lower left corner to save a copy with the information O...

Page 85: ...he news rundown drag the puzzle piece icon to the Production Cue The MOS metadata to be ingested could appear if configured Click OK and it will be placed in the Production Cue spot chosen 7 The rundo...

Page 86: ...lug ins for the Graphic Device Service Checklist Installing and Configuring for Third Party Plug ins Configuring the Avid Graphic Device Service CII Integration Checklist Setting up Command for CII In...

Page 87: ...navigate to and run the ServiceFrameworkSetup exe install program 2 Click the Avid Service Framework button n Other dialog boxes could appear depending on whether older versions of Service Framework a...

Page 88: ...alled and click Next The Workgroup Name dialog box opens 5 Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field c If you are updating the Service Framework software the installer remembers the last ins...

Page 89: ...your PC clocks If you use NTP or some other method for time synchronization do not install this service For more information about the services in this dialog box see the tables in Installing Avid Ser...

Page 90: ...tall program from the network When the autorun program starts select the MediaCentral Command button The InstallShield Wizard starts and displays the Welcome screen 2 Click Next The License Agreement...

Page 91: ...by clicking Next The Options dialog box opens 5 Select Third party Graphic Device and click Next The Custom Setup dialog box appears with the default services selected for installation of client soft...

Page 92: ...tions of the various install states available for a custom installation as indicated by the icons The Space button opens a dialog box that provides information on whether the computer s destination dr...

Page 93: ...the Command installation kit Specific installation and configuration information is provided by those third party suppliers however for your convenience this section contains general setup informatio...

Page 94: ...n the Plug in Chooser tab select the plug in you intend to use provided by a third party vender By default this selection is set to none Tasks Refer to b Install the core components of Avid Service Fr...

Page 95: ...nd for CII Integration Complete the following tasks in the order that they are listed If you are viewing this checklist online you can easily access a linked topic that provides procedural details for...

Page 96: ...aphic Inventory Editor You can change the location first or accept the default by clicking Next 6 When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears click Install 7 When the installation is comp...

Page 97: ...one leave the space blank and click OK 4 On the Device Settings tab enter a name for the device This name will be used later when configuring the system s settings in Command 5 Set the Channel count...

Page 98: ...create it is to make a new text file and then rename it changing the txt tag to an xml tag n Avid recommends keeping your inventory XML file in a dedicated folder such as C GIE templates xml 9 Set th...

Page 99: ...acro change that status could severely impact playout 2 Go to the Avid Service Configuration application locate the Graphic device service and define the macro on the Macros tab Command supports up to...

Page 100: ...dure only applies to sites converting from ControlAir to Command To import graphic inventory from SYSTEM RESOURCE 1 At an iNEWS Workstation check for errors by turning on the monitor server on any New...

Page 101: ...ided these are devices known to Newsroom Mgmt You can select multiple devices by pressing the Shift or Control keys down while making your selections With Command these individual devices will be conv...

Page 102: ...template is a graphic with a pre set look and fields or layers for replaceable data such as text or video clips Templates can be grouped together to form a style such as a set of graphics designed for...

Page 103: ...address of the template on the device 4 Set the field count to a numerical value This number must match the number of replaceable fields in the graphic 5 Set the Play count to a numerical value This n...

Page 104: ...onfirm the deletion If confirmed the template is deleted from the inventory as well as the style However to clarify deleting a template in the GIE application does not remove the corresponding file fr...

Page 105: ...es are stored 4 From the Templates list select the template or templates you want to add to the new style n You can use Ctrl A Shift click or Ctrl click to make your selection 5 Click Add 6 Optional T...

Page 106: ...s channel group The Playlist Channel Group Properties dialog box appears 3 Enter the style 4 Click OK The following list contains further guidelines related to playback Numeric only items do not need...

Page 107: ...d in the AMGconf ini file Avid recommends using numbers for the name of the channel b In the Device name field type a device name The device name must match the device name set for the Graphic device...

Page 108: ...the Add button in the Graphics Style section 13 Change the newly added style from its default name of Style to Style 1 14 Click Apply and then set it as the default style if you are no longer using an...

Page 109: ...e provided in this section To configure the Graphic device service to support the LUCI plug in 1 Click the Start button and then select All Programs Avid Service Framework Avid Service Configuration 2...

Page 110: ...completed each task Installing Avid Service Framework Each computer and device running MediaCentral Command software requires at least the core components of Service Framework and must be able to conn...

Page 111: ...n CD in which product documentation is provided in PDF format If the autorun does not begin manually navigate to and run the ServiceFrameworkSetup exe install program 2 Click the Avid Service Framewor...

Page 112: ...der dialog box opens n If space is a concern on the C drive install in the D Avid Service Framework directory You will need to create these directories 4 Set the location to which Avid Service Framewo...

Page 113: ...e Service Framework software the installer remembers the last installed value If the workgroup name was changed after the install the installer will not be aware of the change 6 Click Next The Options...

Page 114: ...ation n You might be required to restart your system to complete the installation After installation verify that the services are running on each computer where Service Framework services were install...

Page 115: ...s the installation program will not continue n You can print the terms if you want to read them later or keep a copy for your records The Destination Folder dialog box opens 4 Do one of the following...

Page 116: ...tom Setup dialog box appears with the default services selected for installation of client software However you can modify the selections to customize your installation To learn more about a service c...

Page 117: ...es descriptions of the various install states available for a custom installation as indicated by the icons The Space button opens a dialog box that provides information on whether the computer s dest...

Page 118: ...page 57 Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties If the Command Workstation is in a different subnet than the Command Servers you must add the server names to the Lookup tab in Avid Workgroup Properties...

Page 119: ...up section of the Avid Workgroup Properties window 5 Click the Add button under the Lookup services section above the Apply button The Add Lookup Service dialog box will open on top of the Avid Workgr...

Page 120: ...or or video server to a name of your choosing This name can then be used to create channel groups or assign channel specific actions to keys on a USB keypad at the Command Workstation For more informa...

Page 121: ...ique Multi Stream 1 A AirSpeed Multi Stream video servers begin channel designations at one 1 The channel names can be anything but a typical example is alphabetic names from A through F An AirSpeed 5...

Page 122: ...he same resources to serve different operational needs n Each channel group must contain a single type of device For instance a channel group called AS is a grouping of channels from two or more AirSp...

Page 123: ...created from any combination of channels and used to support simultaneous two channel playout from two control rooms sharing the same resources The last set shows four channel groups each controlling...

Page 124: ...ly Channels must be created before they can be assigned to channel groups For more information on how to create channels see Setting up Device Channels on page 120 n The first eight 8 characters of a...

Page 125: ...the system For more information on how to create channels see Setting up Device Channels on page 120 7 In the Channel Detail section select the following Channel Detail Description Channel Type Selec...

Page 126: ...log box 10 Click Apply if you want the System Settings dialog box to remain open after settings are applied or OK The system will prompt you for the administrator password 11 Enter the administrator p...

Page 127: ...edit a channel group 1 Select Tools System Settings The System Settings dialog box appears 2 Expand Channel 3 Select Groups 4 Select the channel group from the list on the right 5 Click Edit The Edit...

Page 128: ...channel in the group 7 After editing the channel group click OK 8 Click Apply if you want the System Settings dialog box to remain open after settings are applied or OK The system will prompt you for...

Page 129: ...m the list on the right 5 Click Delete 6 Click Apply if you want the System Settings dialog box to remain open after settings are applied or OK The system will prompt you for the administrator passwor...

Page 130: ...ks If you are viewing this checklist online you can easily link to a topic that provides procedural details for the task Return to this main checklist after you have completed each task Install the Av...

Page 131: ...such as a Command Workstation you can still do so Possible scenarios for install locations are Install the service on the Command Server Install the service on a Command Workstation Install the servic...

Page 132: ...When the installation is complete click Finish Configure the Avid Remote Communication Service After the service is installed some configuration is still required To configure the Avid Remote Communi...

Page 133: ...ll button Configure the Tablet Application Connection Before a user can connect to your Command workgroup with the tablet application some additional configuration is necessary After downloading the t...

Page 134: ...e Configuration application 2 Select the Avid Remote Communication Service n You should see in the list the name of the device that just attempted to connect 3 In the Authorized column select the chec...

Page 135: ...rogramming the X keys Setting up the Playout Panel for Touch Screens Checklist Setting up the GPI Panel Configuring the GPI Card Restarting the GPI Device Service Confirming Successful Setup of a GPI...

Page 136: ...se or stop the playout of media from a Command Workstation using the mouse to click control buttons on the Playlist toolbar or by using keys on the numeric keypad To control playout using the numeric...

Page 137: ...mation see the MediaCentral Command User s Guide Disabling a Command Workstation s Keyboard Some sites use alternative devices to control playout from Command such as a GPI device or an X keys USB key...

Page 138: ...Command ReadMe for the specific X keys devices that are supported You can also use the Macro Works software a keyboard emulator with any X keys device For more information on X keys USB keypads see th...

Page 139: ...fic actions to any keys To map an index to a channel name 1 Log in to a Command Workstation 2 Select Tools System Settings The System Settings dialog box appears 3 Expand Channel 4 Select Indices 5 En...

Page 140: ...2 In Category expand Actions and select X keys 3 Select Enable X keys 4 Set the de bounce period Designed to avoid inadvertent repetition this is the span of time in milliseconds during which the syst...

Page 141: ...ign channel The Playlist Selection actions refer to selected items on the playlist such as play selection cue selection stop selection and move up down The Control actions refer to channel specific ac...

Page 142: ...ites with touch screen monitors Lets users monitor the currently playing item from a workstation that does not have the channel group locked The Playout panel can display either video or graphics The...

Page 143: ...e panel 4 In the Show Button Thumbnail section select the icons representing which control buttons you want displayed You can also select whether you want thumbnails and labels shown in the panel whil...

Page 144: ...equires defining certain parameters through the Avid Service Configuration application the Avid Workgroup Properties application and the system settings in Command itself Before configuration can begi...

Page 145: ...n be changed if necessary n For redundant systems the name of the device must match on all computers running the GPI device service For instance if you have two servers with the GPI device service ins...

Page 146: ...Input Pin Options include 0 15 with the zero 0 representing the first pin and fifteen 15 representing the sixteenth pin which is the maximum This numerical value is card dependent 13 Click Add Event T...

Page 147: ...ting the GPI Device Service After configuring the GPI card you must restart the device service To restart the Avid GPI Device Service 1 Click Start and select All Programs Avid Service Framework Avid...

Page 148: ...ces 2 Navigate to the Avid GPI Device Service and select it 3 Expand the Information section The Device Name shows the hostname board number If the Board Status is connected the service is installed i...

Page 149: ...ings dialog box In most cases GPI events are mapped directly to channel specific actions because these actions are communicated directly to the Playlist Controller bypassing the user interface the pro...

Page 150: ...Control Play index value Stop a specific channel Choose GPI Control Stop index value n If doing level based playback set the Level Active to Play a specific channel and the Level Inactive to stop that...

Page 151: ...ty by playing items in a playlist To map GPI events for selection based playout 1 Log in to a Command Workstation 2 Select Tools System Settings 3 Select GPI 4 Expand the panels to view each panel s e...

Page 152: ...tation 7 Click OK 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 as needed 9 Click Apply if you want the System Settings dialog box to remain open after settings are applied or OK The system will prompt you for the admin...

Page 153: ...of GPI panels in the Options dialog box You can confirm mapping by playing items from the GPI panel test all of the commands Configuring GPI Out Command supports GPI Out meaning a GPI pulse or level s...

Page 154: ...from an AirSpeed classic device 7 Set the first output pin 8 Click Add Event The Add Event dialog box appears 9 Enter the event s name and click OK This is the name that will appear in the Command pla...

Page 155: ...a To do this at the Command Workstation select Tools Options b In Category expand Playlist and Shotbox Viewers c Select Playlist Viewer Columns 2 From the playlist in the now displayed GPI Out column...

Page 156: ...roperties Editing the SYSTEM MAP Story In Newsroom Management the Map story which is the first one in the SYSTEM MAP queue contains monitor server settings for each newsroom rundown For more informati...

Page 157: ...kup server s name such as nrcs2 Form name for the monitor server such as ca composite A hyphen can be used as a placeholder Below the third line are device settings for channel groups in MediaCentral...

Page 158: ...to system administrators who already have access to SYSTEM MOS MAP directory in Newsroom Management To edit the SYSTEM MOS MAP story 1 Log in to an iNEWS Workstation as a system administrator 2 Navig...

Page 159: ...undown and the channel group will be assigned as it is configured in the system map i e per rundown Items can be moved be from story to story and can be used in different rundowns as needed Configurin...

Page 160: ...ding steps in this section see the administration documentation that accompanied your Newsroom Management system To create and configure a monitor server 1 Check the configuration file site config and...

Page 161: ...ed to the servers line in this example n Divide your server programs evenly among your Newsroom Management Servers to distribute the load they put on your system For instance put odd numbered programs...

Page 162: ...d to queues in the same way other database traits are using the Queue Properties dialog box For more information see Queue Properties on page 163 6 After you choose the monitor server s mailbox number...

Page 163: ...ies To ensure seamless interaction between Newsroom Management and MediaCentral Command the queue properties for newsroom rundowns must be configured properly This section provides a few things to ver...

Page 164: ...5 and 8 of the Newsroom Management Setup and Configuration Manual Users should log off and sign back on to view the new queue story form settings On the Maintain tab ensure the standard mailbox number...

Page 165: ...Queue Properties 165 On the User Interface tab ensure that the Refresh option is selected to enable automatic updates from Command...

Page 166: ...mputer system Configuring ENPS Configuring MOS Settings in Command Creating Multiple Channel Groups with a Single MOS ID ENPS roChannel Guidelines Configuring Command for MOS Redirection Enabling Obje...

Page 167: ...Configuring ENPS 167 3 Select System Maintenance Groups A dialog box with a list of configured groups opens 4 Click the New button...

Page 168: ...row do the following a Enter a description b Select the server This should be the primary ENPS server 7 Click Save 8 Click the green Rover button on the Corporate folder again 9 Select System Maintena...

Page 169: ...rators to configure the Command system to integrate with a MOS enabled newsroom computer system such as ENPS A MOS enabled newsroom computer system can send playlists to Command MOS Media Object Serve...

Page 170: ...e MOS and graphics style settings Channel Groups used to identify channel groups for integration with MOS based newsroom computer systems Advanced used for advanced MOS feature configuration To config...

Page 171: ...ed newsroom computer system and Command For instance avid command1 mos or avid command2 mos Newsroom NCS ID Usually this is set to the host name of the newsroom computer system s server Newsroom Host...

Page 172: ...ltiple channel groups of the same type such as AirSpeed Command will auto assign MOS items to the first channel of the first channel group listed For more information see Creating Multiple Channel Gro...

Page 173: ...sed n Avid strongly recommends contacting Customer Support before altering any of the advanced settings The first four settings specify the port numbers for the sockets used to communicate with the MO...

Page 174: ...from MOS Abstract 7 Select the desired MOS field for graphic name This setting affects how the graphic items appear in the Title column of the Command playlist Creating Multiple Channel Groups with a...

Page 175: ...orad is a graphic channel group All three are defined in the system settings in Command Users can assign an individual item to a different channel group by changing the MOS Channel in the rundown rat...

Page 176: ...own To confirm MOS redirection functionality 1 Make a rundown MOS Active and Ready to Air confirming that it appears in the Command Workstation 2 Open the rundown s Properties dialog box 3 Deselect th...

Page 177: ...ommand click Tools System Settings 2 Expand the MOS category 3 Select Advanced 4 Select the Create object placeholders check box To add an object placeholder in ENPS 1 Select the correct object placeh...

Page 178: ...the VDCP channels as part of the Command failover process Configuring the IOLAN Server Configuring the TruePort Clients Wiring for IOLAN to Video Server Configuring the IOLAN Server To configure the I...

Page 179: ...her ports to the same settings 10 If any changes were needed click Download All Changes 11 If any changes were needed click Tools Reset Reboot IOLAN Configuring the TruePort Clients After you complete...

Page 180: ...nnection is fully establish should be selected The maximum wait time should be set to five 5 seconds Send keep alive packets should not be selected 13 Click the Packet Forwarding tab select Enable Pac...

Page 181: ...onnector s wire colors are never consistent either so Avid strongly recommends that you use a volt meter to confirm the correct color wire for the 2 4 5 and 7 pins of the RJ45 cable and then plug them...

Page 182: ...integration Monitoring System Status Viewing Status of Services Confirming Command Inventory Testing Workflow Monitoring System Status After installation and configuration of the Command system is com...

Page 183: ...ppears by default displaying the name of the workgroup to which this computer belongs in the Workgroup text box Also shown in the Status text box is the status of all Avid services running on the loca...

Page 184: ...d A user can select a different channel group using the drop down arrow in the top right corner of the panel When a user selects an item in the inventory further details become available for viewing a...

Page 185: ...nt MediaCentral Command or other integrated Avid products see the User s Guides and help systems that accompany each product To test workflow 1 Create a rundown with stories that contain graphic and v...

Page 186: ...events Ensure that they appear as expected on the video monitors and check to make certain that available and unavailable items are correctly reported 8 Rearrange stories in the newsroom rundown and e...

Page 187: ...zation 21 Workgroup Properties 183 Avid Unity 59 Avid Video device service 33 Avid Workgroup Properties 48 57 144 147 Avid_License_Setup exe 21 B Backup server 171 C Channel groups creating 124 define...

Page 188: ...t Input Pin 146 Functionality confirming 130 182 G GIE configuring 99 importing from Newsroom Mgmt 100 installing 96 working with styles 104 working with templates 102 GPI card 144 GPI device enabling...

Page 189: ...Newsroom buddyID 171 Newsroom host name 171 Newsroom Mgmt configuring 156 mailboxes 164 Map story 156 Newsroom Mgmt Communication Service 33 Newsroom Mgmt Servers configuration file 160 host definiti...

Page 190: ...om Mgmt 70 play while record with standalone playlist 70 programming X keys 140 restart the GPI device service 147 specify inventory path in GIE 100 start Workgroup Properties 183 test workflow 185 vi...

Page 191: ...Index 191 Workgroup Properties 183 restarting GPI device service 147 X X keys channel specific actions 141 checklist 138 XML based protocol 169...

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