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  • Page 1 ® MediaCentral | Command Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology, Inc. This product is subject to the terms and conditions of a software license agreement provided with the software. The product may only be used in accordance with the license agreement.
  • Page 3 Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for any purpose without fee is hereby granted, provided that this entire notice is included in all copies of any software which is or includes a copy or modification of this software and in all copies of the supporting documentation for such software.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Guide ........... 9 Symbols and Conventions .
  • Page 6 Checklist: Installing the AirSpeed Video Server ........60 Installing Avid Service Framework .
  • Page 7 Configure the Avid Remote Communication Service ......132 Download the MediaCentral Command Tablet Application ......133 Configure the Tablet Application Connection .
  • Page 8 Configuring MOS Settings in Command ........169 Creating Multiple Channel Groups with a Single MOS ID.

  • Page 9: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of your MediaCentral | Command system. Command offers a considerable amount of functionality for the state-of-the-art newsroom, including newsroom system integration and playout control. With Command, newsroom personnel can easily create and manage playlists. This publication provides information on how to install and configure the Command system.

  • Page 10: If You Need Help

    If You Need Help If you are having trouble using your Avid product: 1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. It is especially important to check each step of your workflow. 2. Check the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was published.

  • Page 11: Installing And Configuring The Command Server

    Installing and Configuring the Command Server Command is a device automation system that integrates with any MediaCentral Newsroom Management or MOS-enabled newsroom computer system (NRCS) and provides broadcasters precise control over a range of playout devices, including video servers, still stores, and character generators in a broadcast news environment.

  • Page 12: Checklist: Before You Begin

    Checklist: Before you Begin Avid recommends having all primary Command services on one designated primary server with the backup services running on other backup servers. Command determines primary and backup roles based on the length of time the service has been running. The server that has been running longer is the primary.

  • Page 13: Checklist: Command Server Installation

    MediaCentral Command. Some Avid Interplay products, such as Instinct, Assist, and Access use Service Framework. MediaCentral Command also uses Service Framework; however, the two versions might not be compatible. Consult with Avid Customer Support to determine Service Framework compatibility when Avid Interplay products are installed in the same workgroup. It might be necessary to: Tasks Use a separate workgroup for the Command system.

  • Page 14: Copying Install Cd To Local Directory

    Display devices. Copying Install CD to Local Directory The autorun feature on the MediaCentral Command installation CD enables you to copy all necessary files to a local directory on your network. From that location, you can then access product documentation and run the installer applications on computers across your local area network.
  • Page 15 Copying Install CD to Local Directory To copy the CD to a local directory: 1. Insert the Command installation CD. 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.

  • Page 16: Installing Avid Service Framework

    Only two should be installed in a workgroup. Each computer (server and workstation) running MediaCentral Command software requires at least the core components of Service Framework and must be able to connect to a computer running the Avid Lookup service.
  • Page 17 Installing Avid Service Framework To install the Avid Service Framework software: 1. Insert the Command installation CD (or access the install program from the network). When installing Service Framework on Command Servers, use only the installer provided on the Command installation CD and not any other software DVD that might be supplied with other Avid products, such as AirSpeed Multi Stream.
  • Page 18 Installing Avid Service Framework 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 Installing Avid Service Framework 5. Type a new or existing workgroup name in the field. Do not install Command in an Avid Interplay workgroup. Because Command is mission critical, Avid recommends you make it a separate workgroup from any existing Interplay workgroups. Make a note regarding the workgroup name so that it can be entered during other Avid Service Framework installations.
  • Page 20 Installing Avid Service Framework The Custom Setup dialog box opens. On the Command Server, you must ensure the Lookup Service and System Configuration are selected. For more information about them, see the table on page The following table includes additional applications and services that Avid strongly recommends be installed on the server—since they do not take up any overhead and are useful in troubleshooting situations.

  • Page 21: Installing The License Service

    Installing the License Service The following table describes some minor services that are generally considered optional or are not recommended at sites under certain circumstances. If concerned about overhead, you should not install these services. Minor Services Description Email Alerter This service sends a notification email if one of the services in the workgroup has a warning or critical status.
  • Page 22 Installing the License Service The Command Documentation button 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. Avid_License_Setup.exe If the autorun does not begin, manually navigate to and run the install program.
  • Page 23 Installing the License Service 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box appears. 4. Do one of the following: Accept the default location for the destination folder by clicking Next. Click the Change button to select a different location, then click Next. The Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears.
  • Page 24 Installing the License Service 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: Configuring The License Service

    Add the Permanent Command License Adding the Temporary Command License To get you started with MediaCentral Command, Avid provides you with a Command temporary (TEMP) license to use until your get your full Command license. To add the temporary license: 1.

  • Page 26: Generate An Activation File For A Full Command License

    Installing the License Service Your license file information will appear. 6. Click Apply. 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, the activation file for a full license must be generated on the primary server.
  • Page 27 Installing the License Service To generate an activation file: 1. Open the Service Configuration application. 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 click OK.

  • Page 28: Add The Permanent Command License

    Installing the License Service 6. Review and edit the required information, as well as contact information, if necessary. You can also add comments. Do not remove any information that is already supplied in the fields. .act 7. Click the Generate Activation File button to create the file and select where you want to save it on your PC.

  • Page 29: Installing Mediacentral | Command On The Server

    Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Server 9. Click Apply. To verify that an installed service is running, you must use the Avid Workgroup Properties application. Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Server This section contains the procedure for installing the Command Server software, along with 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.
  • Page 30 The Command Documentation button 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. 2. Click the MediaCentral Command button. If Avid Service Framework is not already installed, a warning dialog box will appear.
  • Page 31 Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Server 4. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. You can print the terms if you 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.
  • Page 32 Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Server 6. Select Server Installation and click Next. 7. The 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 any service listed and view a Feature Description provided along the right side of the dialog box.
  • Page 33 ENPS, you must select Avid MOS Communication Service and deselect Newsroom Management Communication Service. If your site intends to use the MediaCentral Command tablet application on the iPad, ensure the Avid Remote Communication Service is selected for installation. For more information, see “Installing and Configuring the Tablet Application”...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Command Server

    Time Synchronization and AirSpeed device services. Configuring the System Administration Password Modifying system settings in MediaCentral Command requires an administrator password (if set), which is configured through the Service Configuration application of Avid Service Framework.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Time Synchronization Service

    Configuring the Command Server To change or set up the system administration password: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Service Configuration. 2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid System Configuration Service. 3.

  • Page 36: Configuring Avid Video Device Services (Vds)

    Configuring the Command Server To configure the Time Synchronization service: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Service Configuration. 2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid Time Synchronization Service. 3.

  • Page 37: Configuring Vds For Fastserve

    Configuring the Command Server Configuring VDS for FastServe The Avid Video device service has a plug-in that allows for network-based control of FastServe. Selecting the FastServe plug-in also means that the Video device service is fully redundant, like other Command services. For the plug-in to work, however, some configuration is required, using the Avid Service Configuration application of Avid Service Framework.
  • Page 38 Configuring the Command Server After you select a plug-in, you must click Apply and let the service restart before proceeding. 7. On the Avid Video Device Service Settings tab, enter the name of the device, which must match the name used for the device channel in the Command system settings. 8.
  • Page 39 Configuring the Command Server For a redundant configuration, you can apply these settings to the second device service by clicking the Apply To... button. If the Apply To... button is dimmed, make a bogus change, such as adding a space to a setting and deleting it, and then moving to a different field. Then click the Apply To... button and navigate to the second device service.

  • Page 40: Configuring Vds For Omneon

    Configuring the Command Server 13. Click Add to create the channel group. 14. Enter the name of the channel group. 15. Click Add and select the appropriate channel. Repeat as necessary. 16. Click OK, and then OK again to save the settings. 17.
  • Page 41 Configuring the Command Server 4. On the Plug-in Chooser tab, select the Omneon plug-in and click Apply. By default this selection is set to none. 5. Click Apply. The Change Plug-in dialog box will appear. 6. Click Yes. This will restart the device service. After you select a plug-in, you must click Apply and let the service restart before proceeding.
  • Page 42 Configuring the Command Server 8. Set the Frame Rate accordingly, and leave the Drop Frame check box selected. The Frame Rate setting is a default; it is displayed whether the Video device service (VDS) is using the default VDCP mode or using a plug-in. It will be displayed in the Omneon VDS plug-in configuration, but is not used because VDS gets the frame rate from the player to which it is connected.
  • Page 43 Configuring the Command Server 15. Click Apply and then click Yes when asked to restart the device service. You can then close the Avid Service Configuration application. For a redundant configuration, you can apply these settings to the second device service by clicking the Apply To...

  • Page 44: Configuring Video Setup For Gvg K2 Servers Using Amp Protocol

    Configuring the Command Server 13. Click Add to create the channel group. 14. Enter the name of the channel group. 15. Click Add and select the appropriate channel. Repeat as necessary. 16. Click OK, and then OK again to save the settings. 17.

  • Page 45: Configuring Vds For Harris

    Configuring the Command Server 12. The remaining settings should be left as they are 13. Click Apply, and click Yes on the restart dialog message. 14. Configure the Device Channels and Channel Groups in the Command System Settings. Shutting down the K2 user interface ejects any cued or playing clips, but the items will not show correct transport status in Command.
  • Page 46 Configuring the Command Server Pins # Wire Color Signal Not used — TxD+ Yellow RxD+ 4 - 13 Not used — Green TxD- Not used — Black RxD- 17 - 25 Not used — This table is for cabling with a Sony-standard, 9-pin, male-ended connector (shown) to the video server: Pins # Wire Color...

  • Page 47: Configuring Vds For Vdcp

    Configuring the Command Server DB-25 Video Server Configuring VDS for VDCP For integration with third-party video devices that use VDCP, it’s important to confirm that the device is set to VDCP control. To configure the Avid Video device services: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Service Configuration.

  • Page 48: Configuring Vds For Slugs And Thumbnails In Non-Interplay Systems

    Configuring the Command Server If the Avid Video device service is configured with playback channels only (no inventory port), you will not see the device’s playback inventory in the Inventory panel at a Command Workstation. Despite this, the playlist in Command will still reflect inventory status, and an unavailable item promptly changes to available once it is transferred to the device.

  • Page 49: Configuring Redundancy For Vdcp

    Configuring the Command Server To configure the Avid Video device services for slugs and thumbnails: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Service Configuration. 2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid Video Device Service. 3.

  • Page 50: Configuring Avid Interplay Agent Services

    Configuring the Command Server This integration requires the following: • Interplay Transfer Manager, using the Send to Playback feature. • The Transfer Manager be entered in the configuration of the Avid Video device service. To see the transfer status icon, the user needs to have the Inventory panel open and the correct channel group selected at a Command Workstation.
  • Page 51 Configuring the Command Server 5. On the Settings tab in the Login Credentials section, enter the following information: a. Server Name - This is the name of the asset manager server also known as the Interplay Server running the Interplay Administration application. b.

  • Page 52: Configuring The Avid Umd Device Service

    TallyMan and other cables run from it to each UMD. The Avid UMD device service, along with Avid’s TSL plug-in, is installed from the Command installation CD on the MediaCentral Command Server. For more information, see “Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Server” on page 29.
  • Page 53 Configuring the Command Server To configure the Avid UMD device service(s): 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Service Configuration. 2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid UMD Device Service. 3.
  • Page 54 Configuring the Command Server When a clip title is displayed, only the rightmost eight characters show up in an 8-character display, so if the clip’s title is longer than 8 characters it will be truncated. Generally the rightmost characters will be more unique, making it easier to identify the clip. There is no indication when a clip’s title is truncated.

  • Page 55: Configuring Umd For Redundancy

    Configuring the Command Server Configuring UMD for Redundancy The Avid UMD device service supports redundancy, but some configuration is required. To configure for redundancy: 1. Configure both device services to have the same service name, such as UMD1. 2. Restart the services. After the service name is set, it should not be necessary to restart services for the remaining changes to occur;...

  • Page 56: Configuring Airspeed Device Services

    Configuring the Command Server 3. Enter the name of the workgroup and click OK. It will appear in the Workgroup section of the Avid Workgroup Properties window. 4. Click the Add button under the Lookup services section (above the Apply button). The Add Lookup Service dialog box will open.

  • Page 57: Configuring A Second Command System

    Command user interface. For more information on system aliases, see the MediaCentral Command Administration Guide. Multiple MediaCentral Command systems usually belong to the same workgroup. If two or more systems are in the same workgroup, each of the Command systems must have a unique, numeric...
  • Page 58 After installing Command on a computer that will be part of a second system, you will need to commandsystemname.xml change the system name by editing the file, which by default is installed in the following location: C:\Program Files\Avid\MediaCentral Command To change the system name: C:\Program Files\Avid\MediaCentral Command 1. Navigate to: commandsystemname.xml 2.

  • Page 59: Installing And Configuring The Airspeed Video Servers

    Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers AirSpeed 5000 and AirSpeed Multi Stream are digital recorders or playback devices designed to work seamlessly in MediaCentral environments. These video servers let you capture incoming media directly into Avid shared storage or play out media to air. Both AirSpeed video servers can join three Avid Service Framework workgroups, the MediaCentral workgroup and the Command workgroup.

  • Page 60: Checklist: Installing The Airspeed Video Server

    AirSpeed Multi Stream or AirSpeed 5000 for more information. Install the AirSpeed Multi Stream device service “Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream Device from the MediaCentral Command software Services” on page 63 installation CD. Both AirSpeed video servers, the 5000 and Multi Stream, use the AMS device service.

  • Page 61: Installing Avid Service Framework

    Installing Avid Service Framework 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 connect to a computer running the Avid Lookup service. This includes the AirSpeed Multi Stream, which will be running the AirSpeed Multi Stream device service for Command.
  • Page 62 Installing Avid Service Framework 5. Set the location to which Avid Service Frameworkwill be installed and click Next. 6. Type a new or existing workgroup name in the field. This is the video server’s primary workgroup, which should be the MediaCentral workgroup. You must use the same workgroup name on all MediaCentral clients that are connected in your Command architecture.

  • Page 63: Installing Airspeed Multi Stream Device Services

    Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Services 8. Click Next. 9. Click Install to complete the installation. After installation, verify that the services are running as expected on each computer in the workgroup. For more information, see “Viewing Status of Services” on page 183.
  • Page 64 Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Services 4. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. If you do not accept the terms, the installation program will not continue. You can print the terms if you want to read them later or keep a copy for your records. 5.

  • Page 65: Checklist: Configuring The Airspeed Video Server

    Command will be used to control Workgroup” on page 67 the AirSpeed for playback. Add the AirSpeed to the list of devices and The MediaCentral Command Administration channels in Command. Also, add the channels to Guide a channel group in Command.

  • Page 66: Configuring The Airspeed Multi Stream Device Service

    Configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service 4. Enter the fully qualified domain name of the server running the Lookup service for the workgroup. 5. Leave the port setting as is. 6. Select the Expected check box. 7. Click OK. 8.

  • Page 67: Configuring Properties For Command Workgroup

    Configuring Properties for Command Workgroup 5. (Optional) If the AirSpeed video server will be controlled by two Command systems, enable the second system and enter the numerical value of that system, such as 2. Options include 1-10. The default Command system number is 1. 6.
  • Page 68 Configuring Properties for Command Workgroup Avid recommends, for servers and workstations joining multiple workgroups, you configure the Lookup tab to specify the FQDN of the Lookup services in both workgroups regardless of whether the server or workstation is in the same subnet as the Lookup service. To configure the properties for the Command Workgroup on the video server: 1.

  • Page 69: Working With Play While Record

    Working with Play While Record 6. Enter the fully qualified domain name of the server running the Lookup service for the Command workgroup. 7. Leave the port setting as is. 8. Select the Expected check box. 9. Click OK. 10. (Optional) If running multiple Lookup services, repeat steps 2 - 7 to add another server that is running the Lookup service for the Command workgroup.

  • Page 70: Airspeed Multi Stream Los-Res Proxy Viewer

    AirSpeed Multi Stream Los-Res Proxy Viewer To set the Mark In point for an item that is recording, it needs to be added to a Command playlist (via ENPS, Newsroom Mgmt., or a Standalone playlist). Once there and available, you can double-click the item and type the Mark In point.

  • Page 71: Configuring Airspeed Video Servers For The Low-Res Proxy Viewer

    Web site: http://www.divx.com/en/software/divx-plus/codec-pack/h264 Setting up this feature, 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 servers must be configured to create proxies.

  • Page 72: Configuring Command For Low-Res Proxy Viewing

    AirSpeed Multi Stream Los-Res Proxy Viewer Configuring Command for Low-Res Proxy Viewing The low-res proxy viewer opens as a separate application from Command; however, functionality is similar to the Media Viewer. Command users can play an item, jog or shuttle, create subclips, and set “soft”...

  • Page 73: Installing And Configuring Maestro | News

    Installing and Configuring Maestro | News A Graphics Device Service (GDS) plugin has been developed to allow MediaCentral Command to control graphic content imported from Maestro. The Maestro GDS plugin uses commands based in Chyron Intelligent Interface (CII) protocol to control Maestro | News program content in Command.
  • Page 74 Installing Avid Service Framework The Command Documentation button 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. ServiceFrameworkSetup.exe If the autorun does not begin, manually navigate to and run the install program.
  • Page 75 Installing Avid Service Framework 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box opens. 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Framework will be installed and click Next. The Workgroup Name dialog box opens. 5. Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field. If you are updating the Service Framework software, the installer remembers the last installed value.
  • Page 76 Installing Avid Service Framework 7. Select the option: Avid Service Framework Client and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens. By default, the Time Synchronization service is selected to be installed; however, this service should only be installed if you do not already use something to synchronize your PC clocks. If you use NTP or some other method for time synchronization, do not install this service.

  • Page 77: Installing Avid Graphic Device Service

    To install the Avid Graphic device service on the device: 1. Insert the Command installation CD (or access the install program from the network). When the autorun program starts, select the MediaCentral Command button. The InstallShield Wizard starts and displays the Welcome screen.
  • Page 78 The Custom Setup dialog box appears with the default services selected for installation of client software. However, for CII integration, you must modify the selections to customize your installation. 6. Deselect MediaCentral Command Workstation so that it is not installed.
  • Page 79 Installing Avid Graphic Device Service 7. Expand Avid Graphic Device Service and select Avid Graphic Device Service 01. The Help button opens a dialog box that provides 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 destination drive has enough disk space available to install the current selection of features.

  • Page 80: Maestro Configuration

    Maestro Configuration 9. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 10. When the installation is complete, click Finish. You are now ready to install the appropriate plug-in or the Graphic Inventory Editor (GIE), if necessary. Maestro Configuration Setting up Maestro integration requires some configuration of the following: •...
  • Page 81 Maestro Configuration 4. In the Device settings tab, select 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 important to match Maestro settings to get a proper connection.

  • Page 82: Adding Command On Maestro

    Maestro Configuration 6. Click Apply at the top to restart the Maestro designated GDS service. Adding Command on Maestro On the Maestro side, an automation device of type CII should be added to represent the Command system. To add an automation device representing Command: 1.

  • Page 83: Adding Maestro To Rundown

    Maestro Configuration Adding Maestro to Rundown To add Maestro data to newsroom rundown: 1. On the 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.
  • Page 84 Maestro Configuration 4. After the Maestro Editor Class is open, navigate to a desired graphic to add into 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.
  • Page 85 Maestro Configuration 6. To add the clip to the 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.

  • Page 86: Installing And Configuring The Graphic Device Service

    Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service MediaCentral Command lets you control third-party graphics devices via the Graphic device service (GDS). This chapter provides instructions for installing the device service as well as configuration information needed when integrating Command with third-party plug-ins or CII-based devices.
  • Page 87 Installing Avid Service Framework The Command Documentation button 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. ServiceFrameworkSetup.exe If the autorun does not begin, manually navigate to and run the install program.
  • Page 88 Installing Avid Service Framework 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box opens. 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Framework will be installed and click Next. The Workgroup Name dialog box opens. 5. Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field. If you are updating the Service Framework software, the installer remembers the last installed value.
  • Page 89 Installing Avid Service Framework 7. Select the option: Avid Service Framework Client and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens. By default, the Time Synchronization service is selected to be installed; however, this service should only be installed if you do not already use something to synchronize your PC clocks. If you use NTP or some other method for time synchronization, do not install this service.

  • Page 90: Installing Avid Graphic Device Service

    To install the Avid Graphic device service on the device: 1. Insert the Command installation CD (or access the install program from the network). When the autorun program starts, select the MediaCentral Command button. The InstallShield Wizard starts and displays the Welcome screen.
  • Page 91 The Custom Setup dialog box appears with the default services selected for installation of client software. However, for CII integration, you must modify the selections to customize your installation. 6. Deselect MediaCentral Command Workstation so that it is not installed.
  • Page 92 Installing Avid Graphic Device Service 7. Expand Avid Graphic Device Service and select Avid Graphic Device Service 01. The Help button opens a dialog box that provides 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 destination drive has enough disk space available to install the current selection of features.

  • Page 93: Installing Third-Party Plug-Ins For The Graphic Device Service

    Return to this main checklist after you have completed each task. Before installing, be sure to confirm that your plug-in is compatible with Command. See the Compatibility Matrix for GDS plug-ins in the MediaCentral Command ReadMe for the latest information.

  • Page 94: Configuring The Avid Graphic Device Service

    Installing Third-Party Plug-ins for the Graphic Device Service  Tasks Refer to... Install the core components of Avid Service “Installing Avid Service Framework” on page 86 Framework on the device. Select the Client Install. Install the Graphic device service on the device. “Installing Avid Graphic Device Service”...

  • Page 95: Cii Integration

    In addition to the Graphic device service (GDS), the Graphic Inventory Editor (GIE) application is also provided with MediaCentral Command and may be used to manage the inventory that Command needs to control any third-party graphics device that uses the Chryon Intelligent Interface (CII).

  • Page 96: Installing The Avid Graphic Inventory Editor

    CII Integration  Tasks Refer to... All settings in Command and Framework are case sensitive. Ensure that case matches in all configuration settings. Configure the Graphic device service. “Configuring the Avid Graphic Device Service for CII” on page 96 Configure the Graphic Inventory Editor. “Configuring the Graphic Inventory Editor”...
  • Page 97 CII Integration To configure the Graphic device service: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Service Configuration. 2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid Graphic Device Service. 3.
  • Page 98 CII Integration 7. In the Connection Settings section, do one of the following: Select Telnet and enter the machine’s name for Host. Ensure the graphic device is also set for a telnet connection. Select Serial and fill in the appropriate information for port, bitrate, parity, and so forth. 8.

  • Page 99: Configuring Graphic Device Service Macros

    Graphic Page column is displayed. Configuring Graphic Device Service Macros MediaCentral Command supports sending a macro through the Avid Graphic device service, but some additional configuration is necessary. To configure Command for sending macros through the Avid Graphic device service: 1.

  • Page 100: Importing Inventory

    CII Integration To specify the inventory path: 1. Click the Start button and select Programs > Avid > Avid Graphic Inventory Editor. 2. Click the Browse button. 3. In the Browse dialog box, navigate to the XML file specified earlier in the Avid Service Configuration application.
  • Page 101 CII Integration 6. Click the Import button. 7. Select the file you just saved. 8. Click Open. An Import Templates dialog box appears. 9. Choose from among the devices provided; these are devices known to Newsroom Mgmt.. You can select multiple devices by pressing the Shift or Control keys down while making your selections.

  • Page 102: Working With Templates

    CII Integration The GIE application will allow the importation of templates that might share the same name of existing templates. If duplicates result from the importation or creation of templates, a Bad Names dialog box will appear to warn you that this issue must be resolved before the Graphics device service will work.
  • Page 103 CII Integration You can also import a list of templates from a pre-existing inventory in an MediaCentral Newsroom Management. Although previous versions of Command allowed for more than one, there can be only one template name per address. For more information, see “Importing Inventory”...

  • Page 104: Working With Styles

    CII Integration To copy a template: 1. Select a template from the list of templates on the Templates tab. 2. Click Copy. 3. Click in the Name and Address fields to rename the copy. 4. (Optional) Modify the other fields associated with the copied template as needed. 5.
  • Page 105 CII Integration To create a style: 1. Click the New button at the bottom of the Styles tab. A new blank row appears in the list of styles. 2. Type the name of the new style in the Name column. 3.

  • Page 106: Configuring Command Device Channels And Channel Groups

    CII Integration To delete a style: 1. Select a style from the list of styles on the Styles tab. 2. Click Delete. Deleting a style in the GIE does not remove anything from the actual graphics device. It deletes the style from the inventory (located in the root directory on the PC) than Command uses to control the device.
  • Page 107 CII Integration To configure device channels and channel groups in Command: 1. Start the Command Workstation application. The Choose Command Workgroup dialog box opens. 2. Select your Command workgroup and click OK. The Command application launches. 3. Select Tools > System Settings. The System Settings dialog box appears. 4.

  • Page 108: Configuring 3Rd Party Software

    CII Integration 11. Click Add. The Create New Channel Group dialog box appears. a. In the Name field, set the name of the group to something eight characters or less with no spaces. b. Click Add for each channel in the group. c.

  • Page 109: Configuring The Gds For Chyron Luci Inews Activex Support

    Lyric Help system for further instructions. Configuring the GDS for Chyron LUCI iNEWS ActiveX Support MediaCentral Command supports both hand-entered items and newsroom playlist items added to an news rundown via the Chyron LUCI plug-in. For the plug-in to work, however, some minor configuration of the Graphic device service is necessary.

  • Page 110: Installing The Command Workstation

    Installing the Command Workstation The MediaCentral Command user interface allows you to control multiple production devices from a single workstation running the client software. • Checklist: Installing the Command Workstation • Installing Avid Service Framework • Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Workstation •...
  • Page 111 Installing Avid Service Framework To install the Service Framework software: 1. Insert the Command installation CD (or access the install program from the network). The autorun installation program starts and displays the following screen. The Command Documentation button 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.
  • Page 112 Installing Avid Service Framework 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box opens. D:\Avid\Service Framework\ If space is a concern on the C drive, install in the directory. You will need to create these directories. 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Frameworkwill be installed and click Next. The Workgroup Name dialog box opens.
  • Page 113 Installing Avid Service Framework 5. Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field. If you are updating the 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.

  • Page 114: Installing Mediacentral | Command On The Workstation

    Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Workstation By default, the Time Synchronization service is selected to be installed; however, this service should only be installed if you do not already use something to synchronize your PC clocks. If you use NTP or some other method for time synchronization, do not install this service. For page more information about the services in this dialog box, see the tables in 8.
  • Page 115 Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Workstation 3. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. If you do not accept the terms, the installation program will not continue. 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.
  • Page 116 Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Workstation 5. Select Workstation Only and click Next. The Custom 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, click any service listed and view a Feature Description provided along the right side of the dialog box.
  • Page 117 Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Workstation The Help button opens a dialog box that provides 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 destination drive has enough disk space available to install the current selection of features.

  • Page 118: Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties

    Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties 7. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 8. When the installation is complete, click Finish. command After the installation, if you need to alter the system name from the default, which is , see the procedure provided in “Configuring a Second Command System”...
  • Page 119 Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties 3. Enter the name of the workgroup. 4. Click OK. The name you entered will appear in the Workgroup 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 Workgroup Properties window, as shown: 6.

  • Page 120: Setting Up Device Channels

    12. Click Yes, when prompted to restart all services. Setting up Device Channels MediaCentral Command enables system administrators to map actual channels from a device, such as a character generator 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.
  • Page 121 Setting up Device Channels 5. Click Add. 6. Enter the channel’s name, which can be any alpha-numeric character(s), based on the following guidelines: Channel Channel Device Type Index Name Description All channel names within a single device type must be unique. Multi Stream AirSpeed Multi Stream video servers begin channel designations at one (1).

  • Page 122: Setting Up Channel Groups

    Setting up Channel Groups 10. Click OK. 11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for each device channel, as needed. 12. 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. 13.
  • Page 123 Setting up Channel Groups Channel Channel Group Names Actual Device Channels Channel Type AS-5PM AS1 - channel 2 Playout AS1 - channel 3 Playout AS2 - channel 2 Playout AS2 - channel 3 Playout AS-10PM AS1 - channel 2 Playout AS2 - channel 2 Mirrored AS1 - channel 3...
  • Page 124 Setting up Channel Groups The first group creates a two channel playout solution with both channels mirrored on a secondary video server for maximum reliability. Whenever a video clip is cued and played on either of the primary channels, the same clip is also cued and played on the corresponding mirror channels. The other two groups depict single channel solutions with redundancy.
  • Page 125 Setting up Channel Groups 5. Enter the name of the new channel group and any notes you want. Names of channel groups can be upper or lowercase and contain any alpha-numeric character. Avoid using spaces in, before, or after the name. If interfacing with the MediaCentral Newsroom Management, it is best to make the channel group’s name less than eight characters.
  • Page 126 Setting up Channel Groups Channel Detail Description Preview (Optional) Select which device channel to use for displaying the headframe of the next media event in the playlist. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as needed. You can use the Up and Down buttons to rearrange the order of channels in the group.
  • Page 127 Setting up Channel Groups To 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 Channel Group dialog box appears.
  • Page 128 Setting up Channel Groups 6. You can rename the channel group, add notes, rearrange the order of channels by using the Up and Down buttons, add or delete channels, or alter the channel details for each channel in the group. 7.
  • Page 129 Setting up Channel Groups To delete 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 Delete. 6.

  • Page 130: Installing And Configuring The Tablet Application

    Installing and Configuring the Tablet Application ® MediaCentral Command supports playout control from an iPad touch-screen device running the Command tablet application. However, to control playout from the mobile device, some addition installation and configuration of services and applications are required.
  • Page 131 Install the Avid Remote Communication Service Although the Avid Remote Communication Service can be installed on any computer in the Command workgroup, Avid recommends it be installed on the Command Server. It should be selected as one of the services installed during the Command Server installation procedure. See the step about selecting services from the Custom Setup dialog box in “Installing MediaCentral | Command on the Server”...

  • Page 132: Configure The Avid Remote Communication Service

    Configure the Avid Remote Communication Service 4. Select to install the Avid Remote Communication Service. 5. Click Next. 6. When the Ready to Modify the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 7. When the installation is complete, click Finish. Configure the Avid Remote Communication Service After the service is installed, some configuration is still required.

  • Page 133: Download The Mediacentral Command Tablet Application

    Command tablet application from iTunes (App) store to the device. To download the tablet application: 1. Open the iTunes (App) store. 2. Locate the MediaCentral Command tablet application. 3. Tap Free, then the Install button. Configure the Tablet Application Connection Before a user can connect to your Command workgroup with the tablet application, some additional configuration is necessary.
  • Page 134 Configure the Tablet Application Connection 5. Enter the correct port and tap Done. 6. Tap the Connect button. You should see a message indicating that you are not authorized. Your site’s system administrator must now authorize your device. To authorize a tablet to connect to the system: 1.

  • Page 135: Configuring Playout Control

    Configuring Playout Control Playout control through MediaCentral Command varies from site to site depending on workflow. Television stations can choose to control playout from the control room via keyboards, USB keypads, touch screens, or GPI. Controling Playout via the Keyboard •...
  • Page 136 Controling Playout via the Keyboard Command uses various icons, as well as color, to indicate the status of machine control events (items) in the playlist. Some of which are shown in the following closeup graphic: Playout of this event is done. This event is playing now.

  • Page 137: Disabling A Command Workstation's Keyboard

    Disabling a Command Workstation’s Keyboard Press the Plus key (+) to pause the media. Press zero (0) to stop playing the media. Playout options are also available by right-clicking on the event and selecting the options from the Playout submenu. Users can also set playout of an item in a playlist to automatically occur immediately following the completion of the previous item.

  • Page 138: Checklist: Setting Up An X-Keys Usb Keypad

    Checklist: Setting up an X-keys USB Keypad Checklist: Setting up an X-keys USB Keypad ® MediaCentral Command interfaces with the X-keys USB keypad for playout control. The X-keys USB keypads connect to the USB port the Command Workstation and offer up to fifty-eight user- reprogrammable keys for one-button access to playout functionality.

  • Page 139: Mapping Indices To Channel Names

    Mapping Indices to Channel Names Mapping Indices to Channel Names Channel indices are a configuration feature used to map an index integer (1-16) to a channel name, which can be alpha or numeric, to enable assignment of channel-specific actions to certain keys on a keypad.

  • Page 140: Programming The X-Keys

    Programming the X-keys 7. Enter the administrator password and click OK. Programming the X-keys The following procedure should be conducted at the Command Workstation to which the X-keys USB keypad is installed. To program the X-keys from the Command Workstation: 1.
  • Page 141 Programming the X-keys Some sites might use key caps that cover 2 or 4 buttons on the keypad, turning a set of buttons into a single key. If that is the case, select the left box to set the “2-button” key. For 4-button keys, select the upper left box.

  • Page 142: Setting Up The Playout Panel For Touch Screens

    Setting up the Playout Panel for Touch Screens Setting up the Playout Panel for Touch Screens The Playout panel displays transport controls, thumbnails, duration information and IDs or slugs for media items. The panel has two main uses: • Lets users access channel specific transport commands from within the Command user interface. This is most useful for sites with touch screen monitors.
  • Page 143 Setting up the Playout Panel for Touch Screens 2. In Category, select Playout. 3. In the Show Channel / Index section, select the channels you want displayed in the panel. 4. In the Show Button / Thumbnail section, select the icons representing which control buttons you want displayed.

  • Page 144: Checklist: Setting Up The Gpi Panel

    Checklist: Setting up the GPI Panel 7. Click the Change button to set the font for thumbnail labels. A sample of your settings is provided as a preview. You can also alter the colors of text and background for the labels. 8.

  • Page 145: Configuring The Gpi Card

    Configuring the GPI Card  Tasks Refer to... Map GPI events to actions. “Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel” on page 149 Enable the GPI panel for playlist control. “Enabling the GPI Panel” on page 152 Configuring the GPI Card Configuring the GPI card is done using the Avid Service Configuration application.
  • Page 146 Configuring the GPI Card 6. Click Apply. 7. Click Add Panel. The Add Panel dialog box appears. 8. Click OK. The new panel will appear as a tab. 9. (Optional) Rename the panel in the Panel Name textbox and select whether to use it as an output panel.

  • Page 147: Restarting The Gpi Device Service

    Restarting the GPI Device Service Toggle GPI output. Quick on/off. Seldom used with Command, this is designed more for a toggle switch-type of workflow and not a button-type of workflow. It will trigger an action each time the switch changes position—up to down or down to up.

  • Page 148: Confirming Successful Setup Of A Gpi Panel

    Confirming Successful Setup of a GPI Panel Confirming Successful Setup of a GPI Panel This section provides a way to verify that the installation and configuration of a GPI panel was successful. To verify successful setup of a GPI panel: 1.

  • Page 149: Mapping Events To Actions For A Gpi Panel

    Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel 5. Press a number of buttons to make sure they all work. If the switcher is wired to the GPI panel, test that, too. Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel Mapping events to playout actions is done at a Command Workstation in the System Settings dialog box.
  • Page 150 Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel 3. Select GPI. 4. Expand the panels to view each panel’s events. 5. Double-click on an event to map it to an action. The Choose Action dialog box appears with the GPI > Control options expanded by default. 6.
  • Page 151 Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel 10. Enter the administrator password and click OK. If there is no administrator password, leave the field blank and click OK. 11. Confirm functionality by playing items in a playlist. To map GPI events for selection-based playout: 1.

  • Page 152: Enabling The Gpi Panel

    Enabling the GPI Panel Here are some of the most commonly used commands for selection-based playout: Play selection - Choose Playlist > Control > Play > Selection Stop selection - Choose Playlist > Control > Stop > Selection Cue selection - Choose Playlist > Control > Cue > Selection If you program the GPI panel for these selection-based actions, you must enable the GPI panel at the workstation.

  • Page 153: Configuring Gpi Out

    Configuring GPI Out This procedure does not apply to GPI panels (or Maney panels) with events mapped only to actions chosen in GPI > Control—such as Cue, Pause, Play, or Stop—because those are sent directly to the Playlist Controller and do not go through the user interface. A user can enable a panel at any Command Workstation.
  • Page 154 Configuring GPI Out 4. Select Output Panel and click OK. 5. In the Panel Name field, enter a name for the panel. 6. On the new panel’s tab, enter the Pulse Width and Output Early values. You will need to test this with your automation system to determine the Output Early value that will ensure a smooth transition.
  • Page 155 Configuring GPI Out 5. Configure the action. Settings include: Cued, Playing/Stopped, and Remote. To configure GPI Out for playlist: 1. You need to turn on the GPI Out column so that it is displayed in the playlist. a. To do this, at the Command Workstation, select Tools > Options. b.

  • Page 156: Integrating With Mediacentral | Newsroom Management

    Integrating with MediaCentral | Newsroom Management To ensure proper integration between MediaCentral Command and the Newsroom Management system, some configuration must be done at the iNEWS Workstation. The Newsroom Management system consists of one or more Linux servers—called Newsroom Management Servers—that have mirrored news databases, and numerous computers running the iNEWS Workstations client software.
  • Page 157 Form name for the monitor server, such as . A hyphen can be used as a placeholder. Below the third line are device settings for channel groups in MediaCentral Command. Each line associated with a device begins with: video •...

  • Page 158: Newsroom Mgmt. Style Validation

    5. Click Save. Setting up the Plug-ins Using plug-ins with Newsroom Management and MediaCentral Command is optional. Plug-ins are installed on iNEWS Workstations and are accessed through the Newsroom Management client software. The appearance of the plug-in(s) in Newsroom Management depends on whether one or more were installed.

  • Page 159: Configuring A Mos Alias In Mediacentral | Newsroom Management

    Monitor server is a utility program—running on the Newsroom Management system—that checks a show’s event requests for errors, creates composite and event lists, and sends newsroom playlists to MediaCentral Command. A monitor server must be assigned device and mailbox numbers—typically, these numbers are the same, which makes the configuration easier to remember.

  • Page 160: Creating A Monitor Server For Each Show

    It also updates composite and event lists, if necessary.The monitor server is turned on when a user at an iNEWS Workstation turns it on. The monitor server loads data to the MediaCentral Command system or the MOS Gateway system when a user instructs it to do so from an iNEWS Workstation.
  • Page 161 Monitor Servers be assigned to the queue monitored by the server program. Multiple queues can share the same mailbox number, but care must be take to avoid conflicts. For more information, see “Using the list Command to View Assigned Mailboxes” on page 162.

  • Page 162: Using The List Command To View Assigned Mailboxes

    Monitor Servers Comments appearing after the semicolons (;) are optional. The following are sample configuration lines for monitor server programs: server monitor - ;monitor server server monitor - ;monitor server server monitor - ;monitor server server monitor - ;monitor server e.

  • Page 163: Queue Properties

    Queue Properties 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 verify in the Queue Properties dialog box of Newsroom Management. For more information on the Queue Properties dialog box, see Chapter 5 in the Newsroom Management Setup and Configuration Manual.
  • Page 164 Queue Properties On the Forms tab, ensure that the appropriate story form is chosen. The selected form must contain fields for all necessary media events. The queue form determines the look of the queue. The story form chosen must contain an item-channel field. The story form determines how an event request is displayed when you double-click it.
  • Page 165 Queue Properties On the User Interface tab, ensure that the Refresh option is selected to enable automatic updates from Command.

  • Page 166: Integrating With Enps

    Integrating with ENPS To ensure proper integration between MediaCentral Command and the ENPS newsroom computer system, certain configuration must be completed within ENPS. Those configuring ENPS must have system administrator access and a working knowledge of the newsroom computer system’s administrative features.
  • Page 167 Configuring ENPS 3. Select System Maintenance > Groups. A dialog box with a list of configured groups opens. 4. Click the New button.
  • Page 168 Configuring ENPS The ENPS dialog box opens. 5. Enter the name of the group and click OK. A new row appears in the list. 6. On that row, do the following: a. Enter a description. b. Select the server. This should be the primary ENPS server. 7.

  • Page 169: Configuring Mos Settings In Command

    Configuring MOS Settings in Command 11. Enter the MOS ID. The information you enter here must match the MediaCentral Command MOS ID in the Command system settings. For more information, see “Configuring MOS Settings in Command” on page 169. 12. Click OK. A new row appears in the list.
  • Page 170 Configuring MOS Settings in Command MOS does not provide a means of controlling playout from a video server. Command supplies this function. Under the MOS category are three subcategories: • General - used to configure MOS and graphics style settings. •...
  • Page 171 Configuring MOS Settings in Command MOS Setting Description Command MOS ID The ID that enables enables bidirectional communications between a MOS-based 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.
  • Page 172 Configuring MOS Settings in Command The chosen channel group will appear in the list on the right side of the System Settings dialog box. If entering multiple channel groups, the device channels in those groups must not conflict. When entering multiple 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.
  • Page 173 Configuring MOS Settings in Command While a newsroom computer system can use non-standard ports for the incoming and outgoing sockets and the advanced settings can be customized, Avid recommends that the default settings be used. 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 MOS-based newsroom computer system.

  • Page 174: Creating Multiple Channel Groups With A Single Mos Id

    Creating Multiple Channel Groups with a Single MOS ID While a newsroom computer system can use non-standard ports for the incoming and outgoing sockets and the advanced settings can be customized, Avid recommends that the default settings be used. The first four settings specify the port numbers for the sockets used to communicate with the MOS-based newsroom computer system.

  • Page 175: Enps Rochannel Guidelines

    ENPS roChannel Guidelines ENPS roChannel Guidelines For ENPS systems, Command supports roChannel with roCreate and roMetadataReplace in the MOS Communication service. Here are guidelines for using roChannel: • Users can set the MOS Channel in the ENPS properties, and when the rundown is loaded, video items will be assigned to that channel group.
  • Page 176 Configuring Command for MOS Redirection load the ENPS rundown to the backup Command Server in the event of a primary server failure. It is the equivalent of loading an Newsroom Management rundown to the backup server, but this workflow requires a little more configuration. To configure Command for MOS redirection: 1.

  • Page 177: Enabling Object Placeholders

    Enabling Object Placeholders Enabling Object Placeholders MediaCentral Command supports the ENPS object placeholder workflow, which lets users enter video IDs for placeholders rather than have them automatically generated. To enable object placeholder creation for ENPS: 1. In Command, click Tools > System Settings.

  • Page 178: Configuring The Perle Iolan Server

    Configuring the Perle IOLAN Server MediaCentral Command supports 422 serial connection via the Perle IOLAN TCP/Serial port server, which must be purchased separately from Command. This is the only supported means of 422 communication with Windows 2008 and Windows 7. See the MediaCentral Command ReadMe for latest supported versions of IOLAN software.

  • Page 179: Configuring The Trueport Clients

    Configuring the TruePort Clients 9. Confirm the following settings in the Configuration section: a. Network, IP Settings, IPv4 Settings: Confirm that the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are correct. b. Serial, Serial Ports: Confirm that the serial ports are all enabled and that the listening ports are 10001 through 10008.

  • Page 180: Wiring For Iolan To Video Server

    Wiring for IOLAN to Video Server 11. Click the Settings button to change the Client-Initiated Connection settings accordingly: a. Confirm that Connect at system startup is not selected. b. Select Close TCP connection when COM port is closed. c. Select Delay close of TCP connection, and set it to two (2) seconds. d.
  • Page 181 Wiring for IOLAN to Video Server The lines in the diagram are colored only to show the connections; they do not correspond to any wire colors on an RJ45 cable. If you are using DB9 connectors, the inside of the RJ45 side of the connector’s wires are counted from 8 to 1, with the connecting tab on top.

  • Page 182: Chapter 11 Confirming Functionality

    Confirming Functionality After software installation and system configuration is complete, you should verify proper functionality of components and ensure the success of the installation and 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 complete, you can check the status by...

  • Page 183: Viewing Status Of Services

    Viewing Status of Services On the Hosts tab, services are listed by computer and device. The Processes tab lists by services. 2. Confirm that no problems are reported. Any problems on the system will appear with a red X. Viewing Status of Services Avid Command uses Avid Service Framework as its structure for discovering and communicating with services.

  • Page 184: Confirming Command Inventory

    Resize bar that separates the two areas. For more information on the Inventory panel, see the MediaCentral Command User’s Guide. If you are using VDCP and do not have an inventory port configured, you cannot confirm...

  • Page 185: Testing Workflow

    Command, such as the newsroom computer system as well as the Command client application. For basic user information on Newsroom Management, MediaCentral Command, or other integrated Avid products, see the User’s Guides and help systems that accompany each product.
  • Page 186 Testing Workflow 5. Open the playlist. 6. Lock all channel groups. 7. Play video and graphic 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.
  • Page 187 Index Index Symbols /site/config Backup server Add Lookup Service dialog box Channel groups Add New Event dialog box creating Add Panel dialog box defined AirSpeed deleting channel groups editing configuring device services 56, examples of configuring services for thumbnails redundancy AirSpeed Multi Stream Channel indices channel designations...
  • Page 188 Index disabling keyboard working with styles installation checklist 95, working with templates installing software GPI card using X-keys GPI device configuration lines, example of enabling the panel Console commands restart the device service list GPI events MediaCentral Newsroom Mgmt mapping for GPI panel variations of list GPI Out GPI panel...
  • Page 189 Index License service configuring Newsroom buddy host name Licenses Newsroom buddyID activation file Newsroom host name permanent Newsroom Mgmt temporary configuring list command, variations of mailboxes Lookup service Map story Lookup tab, configuring Newsroom Mgmt Communication Service LUCI plug-in Newsroom Mgmt. Servers configuration file host definition Newsroom NCS ID...
  • Page 190 Index control playout with numeric keypad copy a style Secondary Command systems copy a template Serial connections copy install CD to local directory Server type create & configure monitor server Service Configuration create a style Services create a template Service Framework 16, create channel groups viewing status delete a channel group...
  • Page 191 Index Workgroup Properties restarting GPI device service X-keys channel-specific actions checklist XML-based protocol...
  • Page 192 Index...
  • Page 194 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 75 Network Drive Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Burlington, MA 01803-2756 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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