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  • Page 1 Patent Pending Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: General Guide Notes

    Specifications subject to change without notice. DigiVu , DigiVu CD, DigiVu Mini, UCrypt and VersAtive Pro are registered trademarks of ATX in the United States and/or other countries. Products or features contained herein may be covered by ® ® ® ® ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL GUIDE NOTES ........... . II GUI ENVIRONMENT .
  • Page 4 PUBLISH SETTINGS ........... 7-1 Chapter Contents .
  • Page 5 Contact ATX Networks ........
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  • Page 7: Gui Environment

    CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT GENERAL CONFIGURATION GUI Environment The GUI is the Device interface (Graphical User Interface) used to manage the VersAtivePro transcoder, DigiVuII and DigiVuII Micro encoders. In this manual these encoders and transcoders will be referred to as Devices since the GUI is common to all three products.

  • Page 8: Launch The Gui And Log In

    CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT The Preview function for each Resource is on by default, Figure 1-4, but may be disabled at each individual Resource by unticking the Preview On box and then clicking Save. Figure 1-1: Preview Enabled Launch the GUI and Log in Open the web browser of your choice, Figure 1-2.

  • Page 9: The Gui

    CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT The stream defines the resolution, bitrate, audio codec, and CBR/VBR for the stream. Multiple streams may be added to the session. In the case of the SPTS Stream instance, there cannot be any other streams added. •...

  • Page 10: Application Terminology

    An icon of a Globe representing the Device Hardware Platform. Platform Error Platform 1.7.2 Device An icon representing a computer server. This is the managed VersAtivePro, DigiVu II, or DigiVu II Micro Device. Device Device Error Device Warning Device Streaming 1.7.3 Resource...

  • Page 11: Context Sensitive Menus

    CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT An icon of a TV or Media Player representing a TV Program. Outgoing Programs are created here. 1.7.5 Stream In icon of a Media Player or a Media Stream to be played out. Stream Error Stream Warning Stream Streaming Stream Disabled Stream...

  • Page 12: Copy & Paste

    CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT Stop All May be used to stop all resources simultaneously. (Resources may also be stopped individually from the resource itself). Paste A powerful feature used along with the Copy feature to quickly replicate Resources. Disable Disables the Device Platform. Upgrade Version Device firmware may be upgraded from here.
  • Page 13 CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT NOTE It is not possible to rename a Resource once it is created so it is not highly recommended to use this feature to replicate Resources. The Copy & Paste feature was intended to replicate Streams, Sessions and Publish Points only. Copying a Resource will result in the Resource Name being appended with a sequential number to ensure it is unique.
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT Right click the Recipient Resource and select Paste from the menu, Figure 1-9. Figure 1-9: Select Paste An exact copy of the session is replicated on the new Resource, Figure 1-10. Figure 1-10: Session Replicated NOTE The replicated Session will have identical properties to the copied Session so conflicting properties must be edited manually before the session may be streamed.
  • Page 15 CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT Click to select the Session in the Tree View then rename the Session to a meaningful name such as the service name, Figure 1-11. Click Save to save the new session name in Tree View. Figure 1-11: Copied Session Renamed Click the Stream in Tree View to open the stream parameters window, Figure 1-12.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 1: GUI ENVIRONMENT 11. Click the Publish in the Tree View to open the Publish parameters window, Figure 1-13. 12. Next, Tick the box of the Connection to be edited. 13. Click Edit to enable changing the IP address. 14.

  • Page 17: General (Global) Configuration

    • “SNMP” Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrades, when available, are obtained from ATX Networks Technical Support group. Obtain the file and save it to your Management Computer before beginning this upgrade. Warning Before proceeding, you must stop any configured streams before upgrading the Device.
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL (GLOBAL) CONFIGURATION Click Upload Version on the Tool Bar. In the Dialog box that opens, click Choose File then browse to locate the file stored on your computer, Figure 2-3. Click Upload to begin the process. Figure 2-3: Select File When the upload is complete, the new version will be listed below any previous versions, Figure 2-4.
  • Page 19 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL (GLOBAL) CONFIGURATION Click the I Agree box. Click Accept. Login to the GUI and check that the firmware is installed. The pin icon identifies the firmware just installed, Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8: New Version is Now Current VersAtive Pro, DigiVu II, DigiVu...

  • Page 20: User Management

    Note While it is possible to manually change the date on the System, do so with the caution that Licensing may be adversely affected. This is to ensure that dates are not changed to defeat licence expiry dates. Contact ATX Networks Technical Support if the date on the System needs to be manually changed.
  • Page 21 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL (GLOBAL) CONFIGURATION Click the User Management tab. Click New. Enter Username for new user, Figure 2-11 (a user’s actual name may also be entered, optional). Select the Access Level for new user. Enter Password for new user (password will be masked by default). Click abc to show password momentarily.

  • Page 22: Licence

    Figure 2-13: Licence Page 2.5.1 Licence Update The licence on the machine may be updated from a file provided by ATX Networks and this needs to be obtained and stored on the management computer first. Procedure In the Tree View, click the General icon to select it, Figure 2-14.

  • Page 23: Snmp

    CHAPTER 2: GENERAL (GLOBAL) CONFIGURATION SNMP The platform may be configured to sent SNMP traps to a remote SNMP manager. At this time, the Port is fixed at 162 which is the well known port for SNMP and community is Public. 2.6.1 Add SNMP Remote Manager Multiple SNMP managers may be added to receive traps.
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL (GLOBAL) CONFIGURATION 2.6.3 System Traps The traps listed in Table 2.6a are sent by the system to the remote SNMP Managers. Table 2.6a: System Traps Trap Name Description vmsVersionSupportTrap "Error: This trap appears when VMS version doesn't support the version of the VersAtive " This trap can be an error or info.
  • Page 25 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL (GLOBAL) CONFIGURATION Trap Name Description versativeFrameRateDropTrap "Frame Rate dropped to more then 10% from configuration. " "This trap appears when the Resource Starts playing. This trap can be either an Error versativeResourceStartTrap or Info. - Error: says that the Resource failed to start and the reason for the failure. - Info: says that the resource is started.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL (GLOBAL) CONFIGURATION Trap Name Description versativeRolloverTrap "This trap appears when PTS of elementary streams overlaps. " "This trap appears when the program time stamp is changed. this can happen when the versativePtsDiscontinuityTrap transport stream changes. " versativeCantRecordAudioFastEnoughTrap "This trap appears when the VersAtive can't record audio fast enough.
  • Page 27 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL (GLOBAL) CONFIGURATION Trap Name Description VersAtive MPTS MUX and MQAM Traps "This trap appears when the mux is started. This trap can be an error or info. - Error versativeMuxStartTrap message indicates that the mux didn't start. - Info message indicates that the mux started successfully.
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  • Page 29: Device Configuration

    • “QAM Output Devices” Basic Information This tab specifies the actual hardware model such as VersAtivePro, DigiVu II or DigiVu II Micro. This model number/name is shown on the Basic Info tab, Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: Basic Info Page VersAtive...

  • Page 30: Ethernet Network Settings

    CHAPTER 3: DEVICE CONFIGURATION Ethernet Network Settings The Management Port IP address and Streaming Port addresses are defined on the Ethernet Cards tab. There may be more or less Ethernet ports depending on the model and there may even be Virtual ports if a VLAN has previously been defined. NOTE Changes to the Management Port address will result in a platform reboot.
  • Page 31 CHAPTER 3: DEVICE CONFIGURATION 3.3.2 Change the Default Management Port ETH0 The Management Port may be set to a different physical port than the default ETH0. It may also be set to a VLAN port that has previously been defined. The current management port is shown at the bottom of the Settings and Info tab, Figure 3-3. Change the Management Port Assignment Click on the Device icon to select it, Figure 3-3.

  • Page 32: Capture/Demod Cards

    CHAPTER 3: DEVICE CONFIGURATION 3.3.3 Configure a DNS Server A DNS server will be required only if a Publish URL (HLS or Flash) is entered on the platform needing to be resolved. Set DNS Server Click on the Device icon to select it, Figure 3-7. Select Settings and Info tab.

  • Page 33: Licence Information

    CHAPTER 3: DEVICE CONFIGURATION Licence Information This tab displays installed encoding licences. Figure 3-9: Platform Encoding Licences QAM Output Devices This page allows configuration of QAM modulator for QAM output models. “QAM Multiplexer” on page 8-1. Note: Full configuration information is provide in chapter Figure 3-10: QAM Output Configuration Page VersAtive Pro, DigiVu...
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  • Page 35: Encoding Application

    CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION ENCODING APPLICATION Encoding Application This chapter describes setting up a Source Capture Card to ingest and encode live Analog or SDI video and/or audio for SPTS and Adaptive encoding applications. Chapter Contents • “Capture Card Resources” •...
  • Page 36 CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION Table 4.2b: Multi-language Channels Example Embedded Channel Channel Content PIDs Available Ch 1 English Left Audio PID #1 Ch 2 English Right Ch 3 French Left Audio PID #2 Ch 4 French Right Ch 5 Spanish Left Audio PID #3 Ch 6 Spanish Right...
  • Page 37 Click on the Device in the Tree View to select it, Figure 1-2. • Shown as Device here, this is a generic label but may also be VersAtivePro, DigiVu II or DigiVu II Micro to match the actual physical unit or it may be a name you have assigned to this Device.
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION In the audio Channel Mapping window that opens, Figure 1-8, select New once to create an audio channel which will be assigned to a PID. Select New multiple times to create the desired number of audio channels, each of which will be assigned a unique PID.

  • Page 39: Spts Encoding Application

    CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION SPTS Encoding Application 4.3.1 Create an SPTS Stream Multiple SPTS Streams with different parameters may be created for the Resource by repeating these following steps. Click to select the previously created Resource in the Tree View, Figure 1-10. Select New SPTS Stream on the Tool Bar (or Right Click menu).
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION 4.3.2 Publishing an SPTS Stream A Publish defines the Output IP Address of the SPTS Stream. Multiple Publish Points may be created for any Stream. Select a previously created SPTS Stream by clicking it in Tree View, Figure 1-12. Select New Publish on the Tool Bar.

  • Page 41: Adaptive Encoding Application

    CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION After the Connection is created or edited, click Save to apply the changes, Figure 1-15. The Publish is added to the SPTS Stream and displayed in Tree View. Figure 1-15: Publish Added to SPTS Stream Adaptive Encoding Application 4.4.1 Create Adaptive Sessions An Adaptive Session defines the Codec and Encoding parameters of the encoding.
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION Click Apply to save and add the session. The Session is added to the Tree View, Figure 1-18. More Adaptive Sessions may be added in the same way. Sessions may be edited; just click to select the Session in Tree View then make changes and click Save. Figure 1-18: Adaptive Session Created 4.4.2 Create Adaptive Streams An Adaptive Stream defines the output Resolution and Bit Rate of the Adaptive Session.
  • Page 43 CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION Give the Stream a meaningful name such as the Output Resolution size, Figure 1-20. Refine the Audio and Video Codec parameters. Select the Resolution and Aspect Ratio. Click Apply to save the changes and create the stream. Figure 1-20: Refine Adaptive Stream Parameters The Adaptive Stream is added to the Session and is displayed on the Tree View, Figure 1-21.
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION 4.4.3 Publishing an Adaptive Stream A Publish defines the Output IP Address and Format as well as providing any authentication of the Adaptive Stream. Select the Adaptive Session by clicking it in Tree View, Figure 1-22. Click New Publish on the Tool Bar.

  • Page 45: Start The Encoding Process

    CHAPTER 1: ENCODING APPLICATION Click Apply to save the changes and add the Publish to the Adaptive Stream. 10. The Publish is Added and is displayed on the Tree View, Figure 1-25. 11. The Publish is also displayed on the Path Bar when the selected in Tree View. Figure 1-25: Publish is Added to Adaptive Stream Start the Encoding Process The Streaming process is started from the Resource icon and each Resource is started individually.
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  • Page 47: Transcoding Application

    CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION TRANSCODING APPLICATION Transcoding Application This chapter describes how to set up an IP stream from an Ethernet port for Transcoding an SPTS stream. Chapter Contents • “Ethernet Resources” • “SPTS Transcoding” • “Adaptive Transcoding” • “Start the Stream” Ethernet Resources An Ethernet Resource is an input to the platform which exists on one of the Ethernet interfaces as an IP stream.
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION • The streams that are read from the PMT table on that stream will be displayed, Figure 1-4. Click to select the Program, Figure 1-4 (also Figure 1-5). 10. Then, Drag and Drop the program onto the Resource, releasing when the green check mark appears. Figure 1-4: Drag &...

  • Page 49: Spts Transcoding

    CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION SPTS Transcoding Any number of SPTS Streams may be created for any Ethernet resource. The Ethernet Resource must be created first. 5.3.1 Create an SPTS Stream Multiple Streams with different parameters may be created for the Ethernet Resource by repeating these steps. Click to select the Ethernet Resource icon in the Tree View, Figure 1-7.
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION 5.3.2 Publishing an SPTS Stream A Publish defines the Output IP Address of the SPTS Stream. Any Stream may have any number of Publishes added by repeating these step for each. Select the SPTS Stream by clicking it, Figure 1-9. Select New Publish on the Tool Bar.

  • Page 51: Adaptive Transcoding

    CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION After the Connection is created or edited, click Save to apply the changes, Figure 1-12. The Publish is added to the SPTS Stream and displayed in Tree View. Figure 1-12: Publish is Added to SPTS Stream Adaptive Transcoding 5.4.1 Create Adaptive Sessions An Adaptive Session defines the Codec and transcoding parameters.
  • Page 52 CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION The Session is added to the Tree View, Figure 1-15. More Adaptive Sessions may be added in the same way. Sessions may be edited; just click to select the Session in Tree View then make changes and click Save. Figure 1-15: Adaptive Session Created 5.4.2 Create Adaptive Streams An Adaptive Stream defines the output Resolution and Bit Rate of the Adaptive Session.
  • Page 53 CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION Give the Stream a meaningful name such as the Output Resolution size, Figure 1-17. Refine the Audio and Video Codec parameters. Select the Resolution and Aspect Ratio. Click Apply to save the changes and create the stream. Figure 1-17: Refine Adaptive Stream Parameters The Adaptive Stream is added to the Session and is displayed on the Tree View, Figure 1-18.
  • Page 54 CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION 5.4.3 Publishing an Adaptive Stream A Publish defines the Output IP Address and Format as well as providing any authentication of the Adaptive Stream. Select the Adaptive Session by clicking it in Tree View, Figure 1-19. Click New Publish on the Tool Bar.

  • Page 55: Start The Stream

    CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION 10. The Publish is Added and is displayed on the Tree View, Figure 1-22. 11. The Publish is also displayed on the Path Bar when the selected in Tree View. Figure 1-22: Publish is Added to Adaptive Stream Start the Stream The streaming process is started from the Resource icon and each Resource is started individually.
  • Page 56 CHAPTER 1: TRANSCODING APPLICATION 5.5.1 Streaming Icon Indicators When streaming starts, the icon for each element changes to show a small triangle to indicate that. Before the streaming is started the icons appear without triangle indicator, Figure 1-25.,Once streaming has begun, the triangle appears in each icon, Figure 1-26.

  • Page 57: Session Settings

    CHAPTER 1: SESSION SETTINGS SESSION SETTINGS Session Settings This chapter describes the configuration variables for SPTS and Adaptive encoding and transcoding. Note: See “Encoding Application” on page 4-1 “Transcoding Application” on page 5-1 programming and setup procedures. Chapter Contents • “SPTS Stream Settings”...
  • Page 58 CHAPTER 1: SESSION SETTINGS Setting Value Description Video Encoding Parameters Use Video Tick box Tick to enable the Video stream in the output. Codec Dropdown menu Choice between MPEG2 & H.264. Some following settings depend on this choice. Codec Profile Dropdown menu Choices of Baseline, Main, High, Low Latency.
  • Page 59 CHAPTER 1: SESSION SETTINGS 6.2.1 SPTS Scenecut Setting The Scenecut setting is found only in SPTS Stream settings, Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2: SPTS Scenecut Setting Enabling this setting (box is ticked) allows adaptive I frame decisions based on scene changes and placement of new I/IDR frames as illustrated in Figure 1-3 where we see the irregular timing of the I/IDR frames (the red blocks) indicative of an open GOP structure.

  • Page 60: Adaptive Session Settings

    CHAPTER 1: SESSION SETTINGS Adaptive Session Settings Figure 1-5: Adaptive Session Properties Figure 1-6: Adaptive Stream Properties Table 6.3a: Adaptive Session Settings Setting Value Description Name String The alpha numeric identifier that you can assign. This should be a meaningful name which clearly identifies the stream or it’s purpose.
  • Page 61 CHAPTER 1: SESSION SETTINGS Table 6.3b: Adaptive Stream Settings Setting Value Description Name String The alpha numeric identifier that you can assign. This should be a meaningful name which clearly identifies the stream or it’s purpose. Audio Encoding Parameters Use Audio Tick Box Tick to enable the Audio stream in the output.
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  • Page 63: Publish Settings

    CHAPTER 1: PUBLISH SETTINGS PUBLISH SETTINGS Publish Settings This chapter describes the configuration variables for SPTS, HLS and Flash publishing dialogs. Note: See “Encoding Application” on page 4-1 “Transcoding Application” on page 5-1 programming and setup procedures. Chapter Contents • “SPTS Publish Settings”...

  • Page 64: Hls Publish Settings

    CHAPTER 1: PUBLISH SETTINGS Setting Value Description IP Address Enter the IP address or URL for the publish. Entry of URL requires a DNS entry defined on the management port IP settings. Port Integer Enter the port number associated with the URL. Interface Dropdown menu Select the output physical Ethernet port the stream will appear on;...
  • Page 65 CHAPTER 1: PUBLISH SETTINGS 7.3.2 HLS Publish Settings Page This page is used to establish publish parameters for publishing an HLS stream within an adaptive session. The procedure to use this is explained in “4.4 Adaptive Encoding Application” on page 4-7. Figure 1-3: GUI HLS Publish Settings Table 7.3a: HLS Publish Settings Setting...

  • Page 66: Adobe Flash Publish Settings

    CHAPTER 1: PUBLISH SETTINGS 7.3.3 Example HLS Publish Configuration An example Device configuration for HLS publishing. Figure 1-4: Example HLS Publish Configuration Adobe Flash Publish Settings ® ® This page is used to establish publish parameters for publishing an Adobe Flash stream within an adaptive session. The procedure to use this is explained in “4.4 Adaptive Encoding Application”...

  • Page 67: Qam Multiplexer

    QAM Multiplexer Multiplexes comprised of one or many programs may be created with outputs on QAM modulators(if equipped) (M-QAM is the hardware model used by ATX Networks and is an industry standard modularized QAM Modulator). • M-QAM hardware module input is fed externally from ETH1 so all QAM traffic will be reported on ETH1 port.

  • Page 68: Create A Qam Multiplex

    CHAPTER 1: QAM MULTIPLEXER Create a QAM Multiplex Click to select the Device, Figure 1-2. Click Add MPTS Multiplexer on the Tool Bar (or Right Click menu). Figure 1-2: Create QAM Multiplex Give a Name to the MUX(Optional), Figure 1-3. Select M-QAM from the Output Type drop down.

  • Page 69: Create A Ts Source

    CHAPTER 1: QAM MULTIPLEXER Once added, the MUX will be in the Tree View under the Device it was added to, Figure 1-5. No need to click Save. If any changes are required, select the MUX in the Tree View then edit any parameters of the multiplex as required. 10.

  • Page 70: Adding Ts Source Programs

    CHAPTER 1: QAM MULTIPLEXER The new TS Source is added to the MUX in Tree View, Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8: New TS Source Added To add multiple TS sources to a MUX return to step 1. • Multiple TS sources may be added to a MUX to aggregate content. •...

  • Page 71: Adding Multiple Ts Sources

    CHAPTER 1: QAM MULTIPLEXER The Program is added to the output MUX, Figure 1-11. Click OK to save this result. Figure 1-11: Program Added to TS Source With input source selected in Tree View, added program is displayed under the MUX, Figure 1-12. Figure 1-12: Program Displayed under TS Source Adding Multiple TS Sources Multiple input TS sources and programs may be added to any MUX up to the bitrate specified for the MUX, Figure 1-13.
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  • Page 73: Ethernet Multiplexer

    CHAPTER 1: ETHERNET MULTIPLEXER ETHERNET MULTIPLEXER Ethernet Multiplexer Multiplexes comprised of one or many programs (SPTS or MPTS) may be created with outputs on Ethernet ports. • Unicast or multicast addresses may be specified. • SPTS or MPTS streams may be used as source. •...
  • Page 74 CHAPTER 1: ETHERNET MULTIPLEXER From the Interface dropdown, select the physical output Ethernet port that the stream should appear on (Ports available may differ between models and could include VLANs if previously configured). NOTE: The default management port is ETH0 and if Device is M-QAM equipped, the M-QAM is using ETH1 so these two ports should not be used for streaming an Ethernet MUX.

  • Page 75: Create A Ts Source

    CHAPTER 1: ETHERNET MULTIPLEXER Create a TS Source With the MUX selected in Tree View, click New TS Source on the Tool Bar, Figure 1-5. Figure 1-5: Select New TS Source Name the Source using a meaningful name, Figure 1-6. Enter the appropriate IP address and port number, then tick Multicast if the IP address is in the multicast range.

  • Page 76: Adding Ts Source Programs

    CHAPTER 1: ETHERNET MULTIPLEXER Adding TS Source Programs Each TS Source may have one or many programs available as it may be an SPTS or MPTS. Select programs from the added TS sources to fill the MUX. With the TS Source selected in Tree View, click Analyze, Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8: Add Program to TS Source Click to select the Program to be added in the left MPTS Results window, Figure 1-9.

  • Page 77: Adding Multiple Ts Sources

    CHAPTER 1: ETHERNET MULTIPLEXER With input source selected in Tree View, added program is displayed under the MUX, Figure 1-11. Figure 1-11: Added Program is Displayed under TS Source Adding Multiple TS Sources Multiple input TS sources and programs may be added to any MUX up to the bitrate specified for the MUX, Figure 1-12. Add more new TS Sources to a MUX, see “9.3 Create a TS Source”...
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  • Page 79: Alarms & Events

    CHAPTER 1: ALARMS & EVENTS ALARMS & EVENTS 10. Alarms & Events 10.1 Alarms Alarms are current issues that exist with the Device and are not persistent; these are cleared over time as issues are resolved. Alarms are of a minor nature and do not affect or report on the streaming operation of the Device platform. Alarms are presented in the GUI, see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2.

  • Page 80: Events

    CHAPTER 1: ALARMS & EVENTS 10.2 Events Events are reported on issues of a higher degree and are persistent; being saved until they are manually deleted. The Events Indictor/Button in the GUI is at the lower right corner, Figure 1-4, clicking of which opens the Events window in the GUI. Figure 1-4: Events Notifications 10.2.1 Reviewing Events Open the Events window shown in Figure 1-5, by clicking the GUI Events Button, Figure 1-4 (1).
  • Page 81 CHAPTER 1: ALARMS & EVENTS 10.2.2 Events History Clicking “Events History” in the Events window, Figure 9-11 (3) opens a new browser window or tab, Figure 9-12, in which the alarm history may be manipulated or searched. Choose a date range by clicking the “From/To” dialogs to open a date selector in which the desired date range may be specified.
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  • Page 83: Monitoring

    CHAPTER 1: MONITORING MONITORING 11. Monitoring Monitoring may be implemented on specific entities, Resources, Multiplexes and Streams. Monitoring the Device displays a series of histograms of the performance and load factors of the system hardware. Monitoring Streams shows the stream parameters and a video presentation.
  • Page 84 CHAPTER 1: MONITORING 11.2.1 Longer Term Device Monitoring The default view for the monitor period is the last 40 seconds, but a longer term histogram is saved in each Device. This is accessed from the Device tab by clicking the History link shown in Figure 1-2. In Tree View, click the Device Icon.

  • Page 85: Monitor Resources

    CHAPTER 1: MONITORING 11.3 Monitor Resources The Preview monitoring function for each Resource is enabled by default, Figure 1-4, but may be disabled at each individual Resource by unticking the Preview On box and then clicking Save. Figure 1-4: Preview Enabled Previewing resources uses some of the platform CPU cycles although usually an insignificant amount.
  • Page 86 CHAPTER 1: MONITORING The video is soon presented in a window with accompanying audio, Figure 1-6. Stream parameters are displayed in the Pane View window. The Resource in Tree View shows a purple triangle indicating monitoring is active, Figure 1-6. This must be manually stopped before adding Sessions or Streams or starting encoding/transcoding.

  • Page 87: Monitoring A Multiplex

    CHAPTER 1: MONITORING 11.4 Monitoring a Multiplex Any multiplex may be monitored to determine operating parameters such as bitrate and payload of the MUX over time. In the Tree View, click to select the MUX to be monitored. Click to select the Monitoring tab, Figure 1-9. The output bitrate of the MUX and the average payload is displayed.

  • Page 88: Displaying Stream Information

    CHAPTER 1: MONITORING To stop the monitor stream, Right Click the Monitored Resource to open the menu, Figure 1-11. Click to select Stop in the menu. The resource stops streaming to the monitor window. Figure 1-11: Resource Monitoring Stopped 11.5 Displaying Stream Information During monitoring, there is full stream information available that is displayed by default but this may be turned off.

  • Page 89: Vlan Tagging

    CHAPTER 1: VLAN TAGGING VLAN TAGGING 12. VLAN Tagging Using a VLAN and VLAN tagging is an advanced application for use in networks where the web GUI interface must be accessed remotely over the streaming network facilities and where local physical access to the Device or a dedicated management network is not practical.

  • Page 90: Create A Vlan Using The Device Gui

    CHAPTER 1: VLAN TAGGING 12.4 Create a VLAN Using the Device GUI There are two ways to create the VLAN. This procedure shows using the Device GUI. The VLAN can also be created by MKIP, see “12.5 Create VLAN with MKIP Interface” To start, open the GUI and login, refer to Figure 1-1.

  • Page 91: Create Vlan With Mkip Interface

    CHAPTER 1: VLAN TAGGING The new VLAN is listed with the other physical interfaces, Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3: Newly Added VLAN displayed in GUI 12.5 Create VLAN with MKIP Interface There are two ways to create the VLAN. This procedure shows using the MKIP Interface. The MKIP interface is accessed using an SSH client such as PuTTY which is shown here.
  • Page 92 CHAPTER 1: VLAN TAGGING Arrow down to select Add Vlan, then click OK, Figure 1-6. Figure 1-6: Select ‘Add VLAN’ A new page opens where a virtual interface can be named, Figure 1-7. (vlan name and vlan tag are synonymous). Figure 1-7: Enter vlan tag (name) Enter the vlan tag in the format ethx.xxxx where the Ethernet port is typed followed by a dot then the vlan tag in up to 4 numeric digits ranging from 0 to 4096.
  • Page 93 CHAPTER 1: VLAN TAGGING 11. A new page opens to set the vlan IP mask. Enter the mask (Figure 1-9) and click OK. Figure 1-9: Enter VLAN IP Mask 12. A new page opens to set the default gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway (Figure 1-10). Click OK. Figure 1-10: Enter Default Gateway IP 13.
  • Page 94 CHAPTER 1: VLAN TAGGING 14. After the VLAN is created, the VLAN will show in the network list for eth1 branch (in this example), Figure 1-12. Figure 1-12: Added VLAN shows in list 15. The new configuration may be viewed with the Display menu item, Figure 1-13. Figure 1-13: ‘Display’...

  • Page 95: Application Of Vlans

    CHAPTER 1: VLAN TAGGING 12.6 Application of VLANs 12.6.1 No VLAN Without the use of a VLAN it is necessary to connect a Management PC directly to the MGMNT port, eth0, of the Device for configuration. This situation can be inconvenient if the Device is remotely located. This scenario is shown in Figure 1-15. Figure 1-15: Access the Device GUI - Direct Connect to MGMNT - No VLAN 12.6.2 Management MGMNT VLAN Figure 1-16: Access to MGMNT Redirected to VLAN eth4.123...
  • Page 96 CHAPTER 1: VLAN TAGGING To overcome this limitation, a VLAN for the eth0 port may be created and the management GUI accessed anywhere in the streaming network. The VLAN tag assigned to the Device is likewise assigned to a convenient switch port. In the example in Figure 1-16, the streaming port eth4 is assigned a new virtual port name or Tag of 123.

  • Page 97: Mkip System Shell

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13. Mkip System Shell The Device encoding/transcoding platform IP Addresses may be configured within the GUI but some features may also be configured with the built in shell interface which is called mkip. The mkip interface is accessed through an SSH protocol client such as PuTTY or by connecting a mouse, keyboard and monitor physically to the server.

  • Page 98: Connect Using Monitor, Keyboard And Mouse

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13.3 Connect Using Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse With the Device turned off, connect a VGA monitor to the rear panel VGA port. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to any of the Device USB ports. Turn on the Device.

  • Page 99: Mkip Shell Menu

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL After a short delay, you will be presented with the MKIP System Settings menu, Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4: mkip System Menu Navigate the shell menu in three ways: ◦ Type the letter appearing in red font ◦...

  • Page 100: Menu - Display

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13.6 Menu - Display Click Display to choose to display system IP addresses, Figure 1-5. Figure 1-5: MKIP System Configuration Settings Menu Click or select OK to open the information window, Figure 1-6. Figure 1-6: Display System Information Click OK again to return to the System Configuration Settings Menu.

  • Page 101: Menu - Set Network

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13.7 Menu - Set Network. Set all network IP addresses here including creation of virtual addresses for VLAN tagging. Setting the MGMNT IP address Arrow down to Set Network, Figure 1-7. Click OK to open the Network Configuration Settings page, Figure 1-8. Figure 1-7: Set Network The eth0 network is selected;...
  • Page 102 CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL A new page opens where a virtual interface could be added. Again select the physical eth0 port and click OK to change the IP address settings, Figure 1-9. Figure 1-9: Set eth0 Network Enter the desired IP address, Figure 1-10. Figure 1-10: Set IP Address Set Subnet mask, Figure 1-11.
  • Page 103 CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL Setting the Gateway IP address is optional, Figure 1-12. This is usually the router providing internet access but if there is no router, do not enter any IP address. Figure 1-12: Set Gateway If the default gateway IP address was set and this interface default gateway is not already the current machine default gateway, you are prompted next to set that, Figure 1-13.

  • Page 104: Menu - Ping

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13.8 Menu - Ping The Ping command may be used to test connectivity between the Device and a remote machine. This is helpful when managing the Device remotely. Arrow down to Ping menu item and click OK, Figure 1-15. Figure 1-15: Ping Enter a target address on the network or VLAN, Figure 1-16.

  • Page 105: Menu - Tcp Dump

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL ◦ If target is reachable, Figure 1-18. Figure 1-18: Output for Connectivity Strike any key to return to the menu. 13.9 Menu - TCP Dump Use this option to obtain a TCP protocol dump for troubleshooting interface issues and connectivity. Select TCP Dump from the menu, Figure 1-19 Figure 1-19: Select ‘TCP Dump’...
  • Page 106 CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL A time limit for this dump must be specified in seconds, Figure 1-21. Click OK. Figure 1-21: Enter a time limit Receive the output of the TCP dump on your terminal session screen, Figure 1-22. Figure 1-22: View the Dump Data 13-10 VersAtive...

  • Page 107: Menu - Eth0 Set Default

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13.10 Menu - Eth0 Set Default The current settings of the MGMNT management Interface eth0 may be set to factory default 192.168.0.23 with this option. Select eth0 Set Default from the menu, Figure 1-23. Figure 1-23: Select ‘eth0 Set Default’ Confirm action, click Yes, Figure 1-24.

  • Page 108: Menu - Date/Time

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13.11 Menu - Date/Time The Device time may be set manually from this option. If a date and time is entered, the NTP server IP address, if entered, will be removed. Select Date/Time from the menu, Figure 1-25. Figure 1-25: Select ‘Date/Time’...

  • Page 109: Menu - Set Time By Ntp

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13.12 Menu - Set Time by NTP The Device time may be set to be updated by an NTP server. This is the only way to define the NTP server. It cannot be set from the GUI. Select Set Time By NTP from the menu, Figure 1-27.
  • Page 110 CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL In the open dialog shown in Figure 1-29, note the time zone that is currently set. If this time zone is incorrect then after setting the NTP IP address, you must also set the Time Zone from the menu next. Figure 1-29: Enter the IP address If the time zone was incorrect, select Set Time By NTP again from the menu, Figure 1-27.

  • Page 111: Menu - Restart

    CHAPTER 1: MKIP SYSTEM SHELL 13.13 Menu - Restart Shutdown and restart the Device server from this option. 13.14 Menu - Shutdown Shutdown the Device server from this option. The server will not restart. 13.15 Menu - Authentication Mode Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is a networking protocol that provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management for users that connect and use a network service.
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  • Page 113: Service & Support

    Please contact ATX Technical Support for assistance with any ATX products. Please contact ATX Customer Service to obtain a valid RMA number for any ATX products that require service and are in or out-of-warranty before returning a failed module to the factory.
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