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- Page 1 IN STR U CT IO N MAN U AL ® V I S I O N V 8 . 4 VI DE O MA NAGEMENT A ND DISTR IBUTI ON...
- Page 2 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers, Distributors, VIP’s or other AMX authorized entity. AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase, with the fol- lowing exceptions: •...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! 1) READ these instructions. 2) KEEP these instructions. 3) HEED all warnings. 4) FOLLOW all instructions. 5) DO NOT use this apparatus near water. 6) CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. 7) DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Page 4 ESD WARNING To avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive components, make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials. When working with any equipment manufactured with electronic devices, proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to make sure people, products, and tools are as free of static charges as possible.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ......................1 Live Channels ........................1 Vision2 Services ....................... 1 Components of a Vision2 system ..................1 Format Compatibility......................2 Server Specifications......................2 Vision2 Expansion Storage....................3 V2-DISK-1210, 12 TB EXPANSION DISK KIT ..................3 STB-04 Set-Top Box ...................... - Page 6 Table of Contents Accessing a Vision2 Server Directly (Troubleshooting Only) ........20 Changing a Server’s Name ..................... 21 Removing a Slave Server ....................21 Licensing ......................22 AMX License Manager ..................... 22 Select A License Server ........................23 Search the Network for License Servers ....................23 Select Licensing Option Dialog ......................
- Page 7 Table of Contents Configuring a DVB Tuner Service ................... 46 Configure Tuner Hardware Settings..................... 46 Configure Tuner Multicast Settings...................... 46 Scan Tuner for Available Channels....................... 47 Transmit Selected Channels......................... 47 Channel To Transmit Table........................47 Archive Service ....................48 Setting Up an Archive..................... 48 Configuring a Standard Vision2 Server (non NAS) Archive ..............
- Page 8 Table of Contents Manual Recording......................74 Scheduled Recording ..................... 75 Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure ........77 Overview ......................... 77 Shutdown ........................77 Startup/Restart ......................78 Troubleshooting ......................78 No TV signal on screen ......................... 78 No TV signal from Transmitter......................78 Appendix B - Backup and Restore Processes ..........79 Backup Procedure ......................
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Page 9: Overview
Overview Overview Vision is a sophisticated, fully-integrated video capture, management, and broadcast system for organizations and homeowners wanting a comprehensive, yet simple-to-use, IP video delivery solution. Vision offers live, scheduled, or on-demand video, all managed from a convenient web interface. Through the web interface, you can perform the following: Capture and encode content ... -
Page 10: Format Compatibility
Overview Format Compatibility The following tables list the formats that are compatible with Live channels and Video on Demand. Live Channel Compatibility Amino PC Client WMP Tablet Enzo MPEG-2/MPEG-2 TS H.264 (AVC)/MPEG-2 TS H.264 (AVC)/MP4 Video on Demand Compatibility Amino PC Client WMP Tablet Enzo... -
Page 11: Vision2 Expansion Storage
Overview Vision Expansion Storage The Vision Expansion Storage V2-STORAGE-2400 (FG3102-01) is an optional accessory that connects directly to your Master server to allow you to grow the storage capacity of your system. The Expansion Storage is shipped in a RAID configuration in order to provide resiliency in the event of a disk failure. -
Page 12: Stb-04 Set-Top Box
Overview STB-04 Set-Top Box The following table lists the specifications for the STB-04 Set-Top Box (FG3100-65): STB-04 Set-Top Box Specif ications Memory: 128MB Flash, 256MB RAM Power: • 5V DC at 1.5A via external power supply • Less than 8W typical usage (external supply input voltage 100-240V AC 50-60Hz 3A max) Front Panel LED: Power on/IR command received (Red) -
Page 13: Using Vision2 Without A Dns Server
Overview Using Vision2 without a DNS Server Using Vision with a DNS Server is recommended. If a DNS Server is not available, the hosts file will need to be edited on each Vision server and the names and IP addresses of all your Vision servers added. -
Page 14: Wiring And Device Connections
Wiring and Device Connections Wiring and Device Connections V2-Master Server Rear Panel Connections This section details the ports and connectors on the rear panel of the Vision Master server (FIG. 2). Output port Power connector LAN ports Vision Master Server Rear Panel FIG. -
Page 15: Set-Top Box Connections
Wiring and Device Connections FIG. 5 diagrams the RJ-45 pin-outs and signals for the LAN RJ-45 connector and cable. RJ-45 Wiring Diagram FIG. 5 Set-Top Box Connections The STB-04 Set-Top Box (FG3100-65) supports viewing the Live Channels from MAX CSE Encoders, Producers, Reflectors, or DVB Tuners. -
Page 16: Installation
Installation Installation This section provides instructions on how to install the different Vision accessories. Installing Master Server Accessories Optional accessories can be installed in the Master server for redundant power or for connection to an Archive server. Installing a Secondary Power Supply The V2-POWER-1100 (FG3106-PS) is a secondary power supply that can be used to add redundant power to FG3106-XX and FG3107-XX Vision Master Servers. -
Page 17: Configuring The Set-Top Box
Installation Set-Top Boxes communicate with Vision2 by "calling home" every 5 seconds. During this call the Set-Top Box updates Vision2 on its status and picks up any messages waiting for it from Vision2. For example, if a user sends an RS232 serial request, that message will wait with Vision2, the Amino Set-Top Box will call home up to 5 seconds later, then will send the RS232 request to the connected device, and the Set-Top Box will update the status 5 seconds after that. - Page 18 Installation Press enter again to confirm the new setting. The unit will prompt for the write password for modifying settings in the space provided (the default is snake). You will need to enter this password whenever you change settings. A new set of menus should now be visible. Select the info menu and check the software version. Ensure that Opera 10 version 2.34 or 2.5.2 (FIG.
- Page 19 Installation Select the home page setting using the cursor keys and press the DEL key to start editing. Delete any text using the backspace key and then enter the address of the Vision master server. If using a DNS server, enter the hostname of server, or enter the server’s IP address.
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Page 20: Using The Remote Control
Installation Using the Remote Control The set-top box includes a universal remote control to control the video display and navigate through the Vision menus. Not all buttons on the remote work with your Vision setup. While Vision supports Video on Demand (VoD), you can use only the Play, Pause, Stop, Fast-Forward, and Rewind features. -
Page 21: Live Tv Feeds
Installation Live TV Feeds The Live TV Feeds menu (FIG. 19) displays a listing of all Live Channels available in the Vision2 system. Use the remote control to scroll through the channels and press OK on the remote control to select and view a channel. See the Using the Remote Control section on page 12 for more information on using the remote. - Page 22 Installation Video Metadata FIG. 22 FIG. 23 displays an example of video on demand programming. While viewing video on demand programming, you can use the remote control to pause or stop the video stream. If you press OK on the remote control while a video is playing then a seek bar appears.
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Page 23: Vision2 User Interface
Vision2 User Interface Vision2 User Interface This section provides a brief overview of the Vision User interface under the following headings: Vision2 User Interface Requirements - Software and plugins needed to use Vision2 Accessing the Vision User Interface - Explains how to access the Vision2 User interface ... -
Page 24: Vision2 Menu Structure
Vision2 User Interface Using IE9 32bit, navigate to http://v2AMX-xxxxxxxx/v2.aspx. The Vision login page appears (FIG. 26). Login Screen FIG. 26 Enter username and password. The Vision system has one administrator account. The default username and password are: Username - Administrator ... -
Page 25: Menu And Archive Access Restrictions
Vision2 User Interface Menu Structure View Live Channels (managed channels) created by Vision 2 Live Channels View Services and unmanaged channels (multicast video streams from external devices) Channel Order (Administrator only) Modify the order that Live Channels are shown to PC and Set top box users Manage MAX CSE Manage MAX CSE Encoder to display an analogue video source as part... -
Page 26: View Live Channels
Vision2 User Interface View Live Channels Vision Users can view all Live Channels configured in the system using the Live Channels > View Menu. The available live channels are listed in the right hand column (FIG. 28). You can watch selected channels by clicking on the channel name. -
Page 27: Loading A Service And Service Locking
Vision2 User Interface Enable the service by changing the Enable setting from Off to On (FIG. 30). In the majority of cases this will enable a multicast video stream which can be viewed in the Live Channels > View screen. A watch button will appear. Click it to jump directly to this screen. -
Page 28: Server Management
Server Management Server Management This section provides information on managing multiple Vision servers. Small Vision systems will only have one server, the Master server. However larger installations will have two or more servers. In this case one server is configured as a Master server and the other servers are known as Slave servers as they are subordinate to the Master server. -
Page 29: Changing A Server's Name
Server Management Check that following applications are running Vision Server and VLC Server. If they are not running, click the V2Server.exe icon on the desktop (FIG. 34). Vision 2 Server Desktop FIG. 34 NOTE: The server can only be accessed using a remote desktop. Always use the Connect to Console option when using a Remote desktop application, otherwise you will not see the v2server application running. -
Page 30: Licensing
Licensing Licensing This section explains how to License your Vision2 system and allocate Licenses to your Vision2 servers. There are three typical steps to licensing a Vision2 system: Obtain a License Entitlement ID for a Vision2 system from AMX. Use the License Entitlement ID with the AMX License Manager on a Vision Master server or a local Network License manager to activate your license. -
Page 31: Select A License Server
Licensing Select A License Server Use the options in this dialog (FIG. 36) to install the AMX license Server application on this machine, or select an existing network license server. NOTE: Only one instance of Vision can be had per AMX license server, otherwise there may be problems with license contention. Select License Server FIG. -
Page 32: Select Licensing Option Dialog
Licensing Select Licensing Option Dialog The options are as follows (FIG. 37): Register License By Entitlement ID - Select this option if you are installing a new license. Request a trial/evaluation license - This option is not available with Vision ... -
Page 33: View Existing Licenses
Licensing View Existing Licenses Select the product you want to view licenses for in this case Vision and click Next, this screen shows the contents of your license. In this case of Vision it shows the names and quantities of each Vision service that you can install on the servers in your Vision system. -
Page 34: Adding A License To A Vision2 Server
Licensing NOTE: Live-Users indicates the number of users who are licensed to view Vision2 live channels using the Live Channels > View page. System Licenses Table Columns Type License name Total Total number of licenses of this type - this is determined by your AMX license Number of licenses allocated to Vision 2 Servers Allocated Available... - Page 35 Licensing Greater than 50MBits of VOD Bandwidth A maximum of 50 Max CSE Encoders and 9 other services with the following limitations: The server can have no more than 9 Reflector services. The server can have no more than 6 Record services. ...
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Page 36: Manage System
Manage System Manage System We have already discussed two sub menus contained in the Manage System menu, Licensing and Managing Vision servers, Manage Servers and Manage Licensing. This section of the manual discusses the remaining sub menus. View Logs The view logs screen is used to view the logs for Vision2 services and for your Vision2 servers. The two types of log are: Service Logs - logs for specific Vision service ... -
Page 37: User Interface Configuration
Manage System User Interface Conf iguration The User Interface Conf iguration screen (FIG. 42) allows the administrator to configure the background screen and cursor colors, etc for Set-top box and tablet users. This is known as the template. There are two columns in this screen: On the left is a column used to configure the Tablet background. -
Page 38: Adding A New Device To The Device List
Manage System The following table lists the Device and Template options available in the Template Editor. These options appear across the top of the screen. Device and Template Options Device Select a device from the available list to view its template. Any new devices you add appear in this list. -
Page 39: Creating A New Template
Manage System Creating a New Template Perform these steps to create a new template: Click Create New Template. A series of options appears (FIG. 45). Create a New Template FIG. 45 Enter the name of the template in the Template Name field. Use the Create new template as a copy of options menu to select the model of template you want to use. - Page 40 Manage System The following table lists the settings available in the Template Editor. Template Setting Navigation: Menu Selector Color Use the color chart to select a color for the menu selector. Render top line navigation Click the check box to render the text on the navigation bar. Color Use the color chart to select a color for the text on the navigation bar.
- Page 41 Manage System Template Setting Y-Offset Use the spin box to indicate the y-offset at which you want to align the page indicator. Set any value between 1 and 255. Color Use the color chart to indicate the color of the page indicator. Selected Color Use the color chart to choose the color used to indicate the selected page.
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Page 42: Set-Top Box Management
Manage System FIG. 48 displays the location of the info header on the user interface. Info Heading User Interface Example 2 FIG. 48 Set-Top Box Management Set-Top Boxes support Live Channels or Video on Demand, Stop, Play, Pause, Fast-Forward, and Rewind features. See the Set-Top Boxes on page 8 for information on setting up a set-top box. -
Page 43: Configuring Vision2 For Use With Active Directory
Manage System The Available Set-Top Boxes area lists the set-top boxes currently detected. This list includes the name, status, channel playing, IP address, any pending activities and each set-top box type. This list is view-only. Select any set-top box from the list and use the options below to change its output. -
Page 44: User Access Control
Manage System User Access Control The User Access Control screen determines the type of User Access Control used to log in to Vision and determines the source of the User Groups shown in the V2 Service permissions and Archive Permissions screens (FIG. 50). User Access Control screen FIG. - Page 45 Manage System FIG. 51 shows a typical scenario. Members of Users have permission to change the Service Name and Enable/Disable MPEG Recorder 1 on Server AMXUKDISID. FIG. 52 shows the effect of these permissions. User Group Users Have Permissions To Enable/disable Mpeg Recorder1 And Change Service Name FIG.
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Page 46: Vod Bandwidth
Manage System VOD Bandwidth The VOD bandwidth page (FIG. 53), Manage System > VOD Bandwidth is used to view bandwidth usage and see whether it is exceeding the limits set by your license. There are three tabs at the top of the page: System Report - shows the vod bandwidth and multicast bitrate usage for your whole system. -
Page 47: Configuration
Manage System Click Refresh to update the graph to see the latest readings. Use the white bar at the bottom of the page under the graph to pan over and zoom into the selected data range as follows: Click and drag the bar left or right to pan. ... -
Page 48: Changing The Channel Order
Manage System Changing the Channel Order The Channel Order screen (Live Channels > Channel Order) is not accessible from the Manage System menu but is only available to administrators. This screen is used to change the order in which live channels are listed to PC and Set-top box users (FIG. 56). This screen is also used to add unmanaged channels to the system. -
Page 49: Live Mpeg Max Cse Encoder Service
Live MPEG MAX CSE Encoder Service Live MPEG MAX CSE Encoder Service The Vision Live MPEG Max CSE Encoder Service is used to control a MAX CSE encoder and view its output as one of your Vision Live Channels. This allows users to add a analogue video source such as a camera to a Vision2 system. Once the Encoder is configured, the Live channel it creates can be used as a source for a Record Service or for display as part of a Producer channel. -
Page 50: Multicast Settings
Live MPEG MAX CSE Encoder Service Multicast Settings The multicast settings section of the page shows the multicast settings used for the output video stream from the encoder (FIG. 59). When enabling the stream, the MAX encoder starts the encoding process and multicasts video on the specified IP address and port. -
Page 51: Viewing The Stream
Live MPEG MAX CSE Encoder Service Use the Audio Bitrate options menu to set the audio bitrate of the multicast stream. Use the Audio Sample Rate options menu to indicate the audio sample rate of the multicast stream. Click Apply to save the configuration changes. 10. -
Page 52: Reflector Service
Reflector Service Reflector Service The Vision Reflector Service is used for the following tasks: To unicast a local MPEG 2/ MPEG 4 h264 Vision channel over the Internet (multicast streams cannot travel over the Internet) so that remote users can view this channel. This could be to a remote Vision2 installation. To receive a unicast MPEG 2/ MPEG 4 h264 Vision stream from a remote Vision2 installation and broadcast this as a local ... -
Page 53: Activating A Unicast Stream
Reflector Service MPEG Reflector Service Options Address The multicast address for this channel. Port The multicast port for this channel. The multicast TTL (Time to live) for this channel. The IP address of the Network Interface Card to use for multicasting. Unicast options The following options are only available if selecting Unicast as the Stream type. -
Page 54: Dvb Service
DVB Service DVB Service The Vision DVB Service provides and manages a single Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) multiplex of live TV channels to the system. Terrestrial, satellite, and cable TV providers now use a digital rather than analog transmission systems to deliver their content. Where previously a single frequency was required for each TV channel, by using digital compression, multiple channels can be provided on a single frequency (known as a multiplex or bouquet). -
Page 55: Scan Tuner For Available Channels
DVB Service Scan Tuner for Available Channels The Scan Tuner section (FIG. 64) is used to scan all of the frequencies used by the broadcaster and detect all of the available TV (and optionally Radio) channels. Scan for Channels Settings FIG. -
Page 56: Archive Service
Archive Service Archive Service The Vision Archive service provides a multi-format, multi-bitrate storage system for video or audio files. Video in the archive can be accessed on demand by PC users, from tablets, or set-top boxes. Users can attach metadata to each video containing information about the video contents. -
Page 57: Setting Up A Nas Archive
Archive Service Conf igure Archive Options Archive Path The locations of the thumbnail images and info.xml (metadata) files, this should always point to the local server. You should not need to change the default value. Note this setting must be unique for this Archive, no other archive should use the same path. - Page 58 Archive Service In the next dialog, click Find Now, and select Administrators from the list that appears. Click OK to close this dialog, and click OK again to close the Select Groups dialog. V2 System Properties "Member Of" Tab FIG. 67 In the v2system Properties dialog (FIG.
- Page 59 Archive Service 22. Select Connections > Sites > Default Web Site > v2, you will see a folder called Archives. 23. Right click the Archives Folder and select Add Virtual Directory. 24. In the Alias text box enter “ArchiveNAS”. 25. Set the PhysicalPath text box to the UNC Path to the folder on the NAS e.g: \\NASservername\ArchiveNAS (FIG.
- Page 60 Archive Service 28. Click Test Settings and confirm the user is valid and the path is accessible. Click Close. Test Connection dialog FIG. 71 Configure the V2AppPool to use the identity of the “v2system” user. 29. In the IIS Manager (FIG. 72), select Connections > Application Pools. 30.
- Page 61 Archive Service 32. Select Custom Account. 33. Click Set, and enter “v2system” for the user name and “Vision2” as the password for the NAS User account (FIG. 73). Advanced Settings FIG. 73 34. Repeat steps 21-25 for the Slave server if applicable. 35.
- Page 62 Archive Service 44. Open the V2 Manager UI and login as administrator. 45. Select Manage System > Manage Licensing. 46. Drag an Archive license onto the server you want to host the NAS Archive. This must be on the same server on which you have performed the above configuration.
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Page 63: Add Ftp Support For Nas Archive On A V2 Server (Release 8.2)
Archive Service Add FTP Support for NAS Archive on a V2 Server (Release 8.2) NOTE: A NAS archive service should only be licensed on Master Servers. Open Start, Administrative Tools, and IIS Manager. Select Connections > Sites > Archives > (FIG. 77). This is the FTP site. NAS FTP Support - IIS Manager FIG. - Page 64 Archive Service Select Set and enter the username “v2system” and password “Vision2” for the NAS share and click OK (FIG. 79). NAS FTP Support - Set Credentials FIG. 79 Select Test Connection and confirm user is valid and path is accessible (FIG. 80). Click Close.
- Page 65 Archive Service 10. The IIS Manager should now resemble FIG. 81. NAS FTP Support - IIS Manager Modified FIG. 81 11. Exit IIS Manager. 12. Now launch the v2FTP client from remote PC. 13. Login and enter the Master V2 server name. 14.
- Page 66 Archive Service 15. You should now see the folders available or the Archive (FIG. 83). 16. Select the required file to upload. 17. Select the Bitrate and check Published. 18. Select the folder to upload the file to on the archive. FTP Client - File Selection FIG.
- Page 67 Archive Service 20. Then Select Upload Basket. 21. Select Upload (FIG. 84). FTP Client - File Upload FIG. 84 22. File should now start to upload to the Archive. 23. When upload is complete (FIG. 85) Click OK. FTP Client - File Uploaded FIG.
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Page 68: Configuring A San Archive
Archive Service Conf iguring a SAN Archive San Archives are configured in a similar way to NAS Archives. Before starting, check that the Vision2 server used to host the SAN archive has permission to read/write from the SAN. Next map the SAN as a network drive on this server using the I drive (note windows search is set on the I drive so do not use another drive letter). -
Page 69: Mpeg-4 Avc (H.264)
Archive Service The following table lists the recommended bitrates for MPEG-2 video: MPEG-2 Video Recommended High Full D1 8 Mbits Medium Full D1 6 Mbits Full D1 4 Mbits High-definition is supported for playback to a set-top box. The recommended bitrate is 8-12 Mbits. MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) MPEG-4 files must be encapsulated in an MPEG-4 stream (.mp4). - Page 70 Archive Service Click once on a folder to see its description. See FIG. 88 for an example. Thumbnail taken from last video uploaded in this folder or any sub-folders of this folder Folder with Description FIG. 88 Folders images (thumbnails) are taken from the thumbnail of the most recent media uploaded in that folder or its subfolders. If there is no media in the folder or its subfolders, a standard folder icon is used instead.
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Page 71: Playing Video
Archive Service Now that you are in a folder, click on a video/audio file to select it. The selected media is shown with a light blue border. If the media has metadata, then the information in the first metadata section is shown. Typically this is the video synopsis (FIG. 91). To select multiple media files, use CTRL-click. -
Page 72: Edit Poster Frame
Archive Service Set the publish check box to change whether the uploaded video is published/hidden. This check box is not available if uploading an additional video. Published videos are viewable by Tablet and Set-top box users. If user access control is enabled for this archive, then Published videos are viewable by Set-top box users if their user group has view permissions on this folder. -
Page 73: Editing Metadata
Archive Service The column on the right of video playback area shows video codec information and metadata such as synopsis, credits, etc (FIG. 95). By default videos do not have any metadata. Codec and bitrate information is only shown to administrators or users with upload permission to the folder containing the selected video. -
Page 74: Archive Permissions
Archive Service The new metadata section will now appear in the metadata column. To edit the contents of a metadata section click underneath the relevant section heading (FIG. 97). A blue border appears. Edit or enter text in the space provided. Click heading to select Click under heading to start editing Editing Metadata Section Contents... -
Page 75: Configuring Metadata
Archive Service NOTE: Updates to Archive Permissions/changes to Archive will not appear until tablet users re-login. PC users need only re-enter an archive folder to refresh Permissions. Permissions set on a category do not automatically apply to sub-categories of that folder. The permissions must be set individually on each sub category. -
Page 76: Ftp Client
Archive Service Add New Table Section Options Delete Row Delete the selected row. Width Define the width of the selected column. If desired, insert text into the table as a hint for when someone is adding metadata to a video. FIG. 99 displays a new table based section and the hints. - Page 77 Archive Service Select the archive to upload to from the Select an Archive drop down menu (FIG. 101). Load selected Archive. Choose archive to upload to. Path to Files shown in table below. File table, select a file to upload here. File name of selected file Select Bitrate for file.
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Page 78: Producer Service
Producer Service Producer Service Overview The Vision Producer Services enables users to create a scheduled TV channel. Users can schedule the Producer to display either MPEG 2 Live Channels or MPEG-2 or MP4 H.264 files from a Vision archive. Schedules run on a four week loop, then begin again after the four weeks have expired. -
Page 79: Setting Up An Intermission
Producer Service Conf igure Options Port The multicast port for the channel. The multicast TTL for this channel. Enter a value in the space provided. The IP address of the network to use for multicasting. Intermission This section defines what to do if there are no videos scheduled to broadcast. Users can schedule a specific MPEG-2 file from a Vision archive or a multicast MPEG-2 source such as a DVB or Live MPEG channel. -
Page 80: Schedule Editing
Producer Service Schedule Editing Producer runs a four week schedule which loops every four weeks (Week A, Week B, Week C, Week D, and back to Week A again). To edit the schedule, click the Edit button next to Service Schedule in the Producer screen. Alternatively go to Producer > Edit Schedule, select the Producer to edit, and click Load (FIG. -
Page 81: Record Service
Record Service Record Service The Vision Record Service provides the ability to record an MPEG-2 Live Channel into an Archive either continuously creating files of a fixed duration, or manually recording a specific event. Alternatively, recordings can be scheduled to happen at particular times and dates. -
Page 82: Recording A Video Stream
Record Service Recording Settings Options Keep Archives for To prevent the continuous recording mode from filling up the hard disk used by the archive, the system will automatically delete generated recordings after the number of days specified here. To prevent specific recordings from being deleted, cut the video from the relevant sub-folder within the DVR Recordings folder and paste into the main archive. -
Page 83: Scheduled Recording
Record Service Manual Record Options Name Name for the video to record in the archive. Select category to record to. Vision 2 will prevent selecting a category which contains other Select Category categories. An empty category or one which contains media files must be selected. Start Start Recording. - Page 84 Record Service Enter the name for the recording in the Program Name text box. Use the up-and-down arrows to change the duration of the recording in 10 minute increments up to a maximum of 180 minutes. NOTE: A value in the Duration text box can be entered, however, Vision2 only supports scheduled recordings in 10 minute increments. If a value in the Duration text box is entered that isn't a 10 minute increment, Vision2 automatically rounds up to the next 10 minute increment without alerting you.
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Page 85: Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure
Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure Overview In the event of a planned or unplanned network or electrical outage, the following steps should be taken to ensure a controlled shutdown and restart of the IPTV system. The order of restart is critical to provide data to the control components as to last operating configuration. -
Page 86: Startup/Restart
Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure Startup/Restart The order of startup is critical to the proper operation of the IPTV system following a network or power outage. Several of the system components provide configuration or status details to each other, and the absence of that information can cause components to malfunction. -
Page 87: Appendix B - Backup And Restore Processes
Appendix B - Backup and Restore Processes Appendix B - Backup and Restore Processes Backup Procedure Backup all NAS folders containing Archive content. Carry out the following on each Vision2 server: Backup folders H:\vcContent, C:\inetpub\wwwroot, C:\ProgramData\AMX\Licensing. Backup the three Vision2 databases: BandwidthDatabase ... -
Page 88: Appendix C- Troubleshooting
Appendix C- Troubleshooting Appendix C- Troubleshooting Time Zone Issue Postgres datestyle MUST be configured to the same datetime zone on all Vision2 servers. Open C:\Program Files (x86)\PostgreSQL\9.2\data\postgresql.conf file on each server and look for "datestyle" attribute. Set it as datestyle = 'iso, mdy' for US date format, or datestyle = 'iso, dmy' for European date format. Vision Instruction Manual... -
Page 89: Appendix D - Upgrade Processes
Appendix D - Upgrade Processes Appendix D - Upgrade Processes Upgrading the Vision Software Periodic upgrades will occasionally be available for the Vision interface. Upgrades are available by contacting AMX Tech Support at 800-932-6993. NOTE: Before upgrading, it is recommended that you make a copy of the server for backup purposes. Refer to Backup Procedure on page 79. -
Page 90: Change Start Up Type
Appendix D - Upgrade Processes Scroll down to the Recycling section (FIG. 114). V2AppPool Advanced Settings FIG. 114 Click on "Disable Overlapped Recycle" setting. From the drop down change from False to True. Click OK and close the dialog. Change Start Up Type Due to the booting sequence of services, the Vision2 Network Monitor service Startup Type needs to be delayed until the NICs become available. - Page 91 Appendix D - Upgrade Processes Select the Startup type drop down and pick 'Automatic (Delayed Start) (FIG. 116). FIG. 116 AMX Vision2 Network Monitor Service Properties - General Press OK. Restart service. Vision Instruction Manual...
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