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SignStream Media Player Setup 

 

 

 

While SignStream media players may vary in appearance and configuration, all share common attributes: 

 

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Windows XP Pro software installed 

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SignStream Web operation provided by Localhost IIS service 

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Operating system in C: drive 

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SignStream media, playlist, and schedule files in E: drive 

 

Ethernet 

 

IP Address:  

 

192.168.1.245 

 

   

 

 

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 

 

   

 

 

Gateway Address: 000.000.000.000 

 

Telnet TCP Port: 

2728  Telnet Access 

UDP Port: 

 

2729   For remote Find SignStream access 

 

 

 

80  

For Web Access 

 

Web Access: 

 

Internal Access - http://localhost/SignStream 

 

 

 

External Access - http://<IP address>/SignStream 

 

 

 

External Access - http://<Computer Name>/SignStream 

 

Hard Drives 

 

SSV-101   

 

80 GB hard drive for OS, software, and media, 50 GB media partition 

SSV-300/304:    

Windows: 80 GB SATA II hard drive, 7200 RPM 

 

 

 

Media: 250 GB SATA II hard drive, 7200 RPM 

SSV-306R:   

 

Windows: Two 80 GB SATA II hard drives, 7200 RPM, RAID 1 

Media: Four 80 GB SATA II hard drives, 7200

 

RPM, RAID 5 

 

PCI Card Slots for SSM-ATSC Modulator Cards 

 

SSV-101:    

 

1 PCI 

SSV-300:    

 

3 PCI 

SSV-300:    

 

4 PCI 

SSV-306R:   

 

6 PCI (5 PCI, 1 PCI-X) 

 

 

 

1 PCIe for RAID 5 controller 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contemporary Research  

3                  SignStream Installation and Operation 

Summary of Contents for SignStream Media Express

Page 1: ...Product Manual SignStream Media Express Installing and using SignStream Technology Media Express Version 2 0 5 March 24 2008 Contemporary Research 1 SignStream Installation and Operation...

Page 2: ...tream Media Express 10 Version 2 0 10 Local Access 10 Media Control 12 Current Playlist 12 Media Files 12 All Cards 12 Media Edit 13 Editing Modes 13 Playlist Library 13 Media Files 13 Media Setup 14...

Page 3: ...am access 80 For Web Access Web Access Internal Access http localhost SignStream External Access http IP address SignStream External Access http Computer Name SignStream Hard Drives SSV 101 80 GB hard...

Page 4: ...or playback The modulator card can play 720p format media but for smooth seamless transitions in playback all files should be in 1080i format To estimate hard drive storage needs assume that every 10...

Page 5: ...C2 Only one type of card can be run within the same Media player the cards cannot be mixed within the same media player SSM ATSC General Broadcasts ATSC and simultaneous NTSC analog channels Modes Cab...

Page 6: ...m system is not used to control displays ignore this section Refer to the ICE HE manual for Ethernet communication to Head End RS 232 Control Most applications will use RS 232 communication connected...

Page 7: ...on to reset the IP address The IP and Subnet Mask will change the Gateway will stay at its current setting Since its possible another network device is using the default IP address the best approach...

Page 8: ...use the 4 top switches in the second DIP switch to define the controller s Zone You could stop at that point or use the upper switches to define the controller s address within the Zone For example se...

Page 9: ...Stream Web pages from that media player You can also add SignStream media players outside your network with the Add IP Addresses tab To allow external access the IT department needs provide access Mak...

Page 10: ...er media players Local Access Connect a USB keyboard and mouse or PS2 versions and RGB Monitor to the SignStream Media player Launch Internet Explorer The browser will automatically display the SignSt...

Page 11: ...Contemporary Research 11 SignStream Installation and Operation...

Page 12: ...of the current video and the percent completed Control Features Play Play Next and Stop playlist control functions Change Playlist To Changes playlist for currently selected card Media Files Files di...

Page 13: ...e Removes Playlist Note that you can t Save a playlist that does not have at least one title Media Files Displays the list of media files available If the Enable Windows Media Player option in Setup i...

Page 14: ...r media player is booted up Enable Windows Media Player Typically used to preview playlists from a media player s monitor Enable Logging Creates a daily comma separated playlist log file that includes...

Page 15: ...addition to typical display commands there are other rarely used commands that can be sent when needed provided with system documentation This includes o Set display code instructs a controller to us...

Page 16: ...rol make and model for RS 232 control Check Manual or www crwww com product Install page for codes Tuning Style ICC1 232 H1 1 5 digit CableCard style tuning 1 9999 2 Virtual HD Major Minor tuning tune...

Page 17: ...meters Add or change values to an existing or new Preset Presets that are checked on the left will be sent those unchecked will not be saved or sent Name Enter a name for a new or copied Preset Hint U...

Page 18: ...rate is normally set to 19 200 Broadcast Settings Defines the type of cable system Air Cable Cable HRC or Cable IRC frequencies and overall style of digital tuning 1 Part CableCard 2 Part virtual cha...

Page 19: ...ct an Event selected Event text turns red Event Name displays selected Event click Edit to change Remove to delete Events Use the pull down list of Events select then click Add to add to schedule Note...

Page 20: ...Single Display use radio button to select a command to a specific display Power Set Power On or Off HDTV Channel Enter HDTV channel in dashed XX X or CableCard format XXXXX NTSC Channel Enter desired...

Page 21: ...ll displays or a display Zone will change to appropriate channel and show the message Clicking STOP will restore displays to their previous settings and restart previously running playlists The Alerts...

Page 22: ...hecked on the left will be sent those unchecked will not be saved or sent Name Enter a name for a new or copied Alert Use Preset uses the values of a selected Preset Zone Select from 15 Zones or All Z...

Page 23: ...de restrictions is to create splice points at the beginning and end of each file that adhere to the SMPTE 312M defined seamless splice point requirements These specifications are in addition to the re...

Page 24: ...ID 16 0x10 400ms MGT PID 8187 0x1FFB 150ms TVCT PID 8187 0x1FFB 400ms STT PID 8187 0x1FFB 1000ms RTT PID 8187 0x1FFB 60s EIT 0 PID 8144 0x1FD0 500ms EIT 1 PID 8145 0x1FD1 500ms EIT 2 PID 8146 0x1FD2 5...

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