NCast Presentation Recorder Reference Manual
These parameters control scheduler process:
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Google calendar – Enables or disables scheduling using Google Calendar data.
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Google username – The account containing the calendar to be used.
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Google password – Password for the above account
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Google keyword – Unique identifier for the calendar entry
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iCalendar – Enables or disables scheduling using an iCalendar file.
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iCalendar to upload – Use this item to enter the filename of the iCalendar scheduling file
which will be used.
6.7.13.View Buttons
These buttons allows the operator to check on scheduled events:
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View Google – Check on activities scheduled by Google calendar entries.
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View iCalendar – Check on activities scheduled by iCalendar entries.
6.7.14.Viewing Scheduler Activity
The Logs page (See Section 7.3.) permits viewing the scheduler activity logs for possible error
messages, reports on scheduled events and other actions. The Serial log contains information on serial
command activity.
6.7.15.External Scheduler Program
There is an external utility program available (in the Python programming language) which may be used
to schedule multiple Presentation Recorders from a single, central location. Check the download area of
the NCast website for this utility.
6.8. P
RESENTATION
S
ERVER
6.8.1. Credentials and Configuration
The upload process to PS fits into the Upload method used by the Channel architecture of the encoder.
Upload to PS is conceptually no different than, say, and FTP upload to any other content management
system. Special REST API's have been implemented to execute this upload.
So, the first step in configuration is to go to the Configuration-->Presentation Server panel and enter the
required credentials to access the server. Once this has been entered and the function enabled the
encoder will register with the server.
6.8.2. Scheduling
If the Presentation Server scheduler will not be used, uncheck this box to save unneeded network
activity.
6.8.3. Server/Port
Enter the server address and access port.
6.8.4. Use SSL
Check if communications with the server is required to use SSL protocol.
6.8.5. Capture Agent Name
The unique name for this encoder to be used when registering with the server.
6.8.6. Username
The account name used by Capture Agents to log into the server. Usually the system account.
6.8.7. Password
The password for the system account.
6.8.8. Media Flavor
The default tag/flavor to use for the uploaded media.
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