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MA Series Media Archive Servers

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MANL-1161-04

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Page 1 MA Series Media Archive Servers User Guide MANL-1161-04...
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Page 4: Serial Number
Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM techsupport@como.com +49 4307 - 83 58 58 +49 4307 - 83 58 99 COMO Computer & Motion GmbH A Focus Enhancements Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 15 24223 Schwentinental / Germany www.focusinfo.com...
Page 5 Regulations Environmental Precaution Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Numbers: PX MA-10 or PX MA-50 Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit. For more information about regulatory compliance and other details, please refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide included with the server hardware.
Page 6 MA Series Media Archive Servers...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
ProxSys MA Media Archiving Server Operations ..... .5 Overview of MA Server Workflow .......6 Ingest Video Clips .
Page 8 Downloading and Installing ....... . 11 Connecting to the MA Server .......12 Manual Upload .
Page 9 My bins ..........27 Display Layout Content List Functions Content Status...
Page 10 Statistics ..........40 System Information .
Page 11 If MA Server Login Fails ........60...
Page 12 MA Series Media Archive Servers...
Page 13: Introduction
Overview Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements, ProxSys MA Series Media Archive Server. MA Series Media Archive Servers provide the ability to efficiently ingest video clips with their metadata from tapeless recording media into the MA server’s media archive. There, preview Flash clips are rendered and Blu-ray discs are burned for archiving.
Page 14: Raid Data Security
BD discs, and control the BD burner, see Disc Burning Software (MA-10 Only) A disc burning application is installed on the MA server. Use it to burn ISO files to disc. VMware This virtual machine hosting application is integral to the MA server but transparent to the User.
Page 15: Usb Hardware Key (Dongle)
USB Hardware Key (Dongle) Before the MA Series Media Archive Server can operate, a USB hardware key (dongle) must be inserted in to one of the server’s USB ports. The dongle authorizes the MA server applications. The dongle must remain in the USB port for the applications to function.
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Page 17: Proxsys Ma Media Archiving Server Operations
ProxSys MA Media Archiving Server Operations This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for the ingesting and archiving of video clips using the ProxSys MA Series Media Archive Server. This chapter contains the topics: Overview of MA Server Workflow Ingest Video Clips...
Page 18: Overview Of Ma Server Workflow
MA server. The Ingest process is controlled with the ProxSys Media Upload Utility access to the server. The MA server can ingest clips from local or networked hard drives and a variety of solid state media, such as P2, SxS Pro and Compact Flash (CF) cards.
Page 19: Manual
• Device watch (Auto Watch function) As each high resolution video file is uploaded, the MA server creates a preview Flash clip for that file. Each video clip, its preview file, and its associated metadata, are logged into the MA server’s media database.
Page 20 For instructions about using the upload utility, see Once a video file is ingested into the MA server it appears in the designated bin with a thumbnail of the first usable frame of the video file. Clicking on the thumbnail, opens the , see page 30.
Page 21: Archive
Once the discs are created, two ID codes are automatically assigned to each file: • A unique File ID • The archive disc ID, see Identifying Archived Content Overview of MA Server Workflow on page 32 MA Series Media Archive Servers...
Page 22: Search And Retrieve Content
Storage Media ID PDF File The MA server generates a PDF file of the Shortlist which can be displayed or saved to the User’s local hard drive. This list is on letter size pages, with a cover page, a table of...
Page 23: Proxsys Media Upload Utility
ProxSys Media Upload Utility Use the ProxSys Media Upload Utility to configure and initiate the MA server’s Ingest process. This utility may be installed in computers networked to the MA server and used to load ingest video from those computers.
Page 24: Connecting To The Ma Server
When a User starts the Media Upload Utility the appears. The first time a User starts the upload utility it is necessary to enter: Proxsys Address Enter only the server’s numerical address. The default is 10.11.11.11. Username Password The MA server ships with the default Username and Password.
Page 25: Manual Upload
Content & Metadata Tools Use this window to manually select the video clips to upload and their destination bin on the MA server. In addition, MANUAL UPLOAD clip metadata. Locate the video clips to upload using the Drag and drop the files into the area under the Content and Metadata Tools, to the right of the directory tree.
Page 26 ProxSys Media Upload Utility Edit the video clip metadata, if necessary. Delete Select Selected Overwrite Deselect Metadata It is possible to edit a single clip or multiple clips in a batch. If batch editing, place a check mark by the filename of the files in the batch. Edit metadata tags.
Page 27 Use this option if uploading video clips without editing their metadata tags. The unprocessed clips are placed in a bin that is accessed by clicking on the . Once uploaded to the MA server, use the server’s web interface to edit not yet processed clip metadata.
Page 28: Auto Watch
Because AUTO WATCH is an automated upload process, it is not possible to edit video clip metadata. The metadata is uploaded and logged into the MA server’s database in its original form. Watch Functions Are Active Only While Media Upload Utility Is Active Because AUTO WATCH is an upload utility function, it runs only when the utility is running.
Page 29: Folder Watch
On the MA server, locate and track the upload of content from the watchfolder. In the select menu, click on the via watchfolder have ingested content via a watch. Folder watch Select the host folder to watch. Select the destination bin.
Page 30: Configuring Watch Settings
Watchfolder Function Is Active Only When Media Upload Utility Is Running The Watchfolder is a function of the Media Upload Utility, not the MA server. Watchfolder is active only while the upload utility is running. If it is necessary for Watchfolder to run 24 x 7, the upload utility must be allowed to run continuously, in the background.
Page 31: Configuration
Configuration Watch Settings Misc. Settings Watch and Miscellaneous Settings Controls window provides additional parameters in three areas: CONFIGURATION Loading external metadata Miscellaneous Settings Watch Settings Delete local Content after transfer When enabled, the upload utility deletes the uploaded to their destination bin. Transfer already existing Content Use this setting to upload content that has been uploaded previously.
Page 32: Load External Metadata
It is important to identify the external metadata tags that have the same type of data as the MA server’s tags. The upload utility provides the ability to translate external tags with different names to the MA server tags. For more information...
Page 33: Reset All Assignments
Click on this button to reset all metadata assignments to empty default. Miscellaneous Settings Store Connect Data Check this box to save server connection data for future use. It is possible to save multiple users and servers in the upload utility. Local folder Use the Browse function to set a path to a folder where the upload utility can save files that it has uploaded to the MA server.
Page 34: Ma Series Operations
MA Series Operations MA Series Operations Use a Windows or Mac supported browser to access the MA server’s features: • Search content metadata to locate newly uploaded and archived content • Preview video content using Flash proxy preview files • Manage metadata fields •...
Page 35: Home Workspace
Bins are also listed by the year that they were uploaded. Set Number of Items Shown In Content Area from Focus Enhancements Media Upload Utility -- use to locate content files stored on MA server. User Admin on page 36. Manual Upload Auto Watch...
Page 36: Bins
This Procedure Permanently Deletes Files. There is no undo for this procedure. merge bin with ... • Specify a target bin to merge with. • MA server moves the contents from the current bin to the target bin. • Once empty, the current bin is deleted. create media now •...
Page 37: Search
Search MA Server Search Engine The MA server employs the Apache Lucene search engine. The MA server supports: • Single and multiple character wildcard searches. • Boolean logical operators AND, OR, and NOT.
Page 38: General Search
This search returns all of the contents on the requested disc. Metadata Tags Use up to four metadata tags and Select the metadata tag from the dropdown menu listing all MA server metadata tags. Enter the search term for the tag. Select the type of term: excludes the term from the search.
Page 39: My Bins
Selects all content: places a check mark before each content item. De-Select All De-selects all content: clears all check marks. Delete Selected Deletes content item from the bin and the MA server. Caution: This Procedure Permanently Deletes Files: there is no undo. Edit Number of Items Shown...
Page 40: Content Status
The MA server and the content may have more than five active metadata tags, however, in the My bins view, the MA server displays only the first four and the content file’s creation date. To edit all metadata tags, open the Preview Player, see...
Page 41: Shortlist (Reference List)
In addition, the printout includes a web link to the MA server generating the list. - The MA server generates a PDF document with cover page, a table of contents, a list of and the list. The list contains the filename, thumbnail, all metadata tags, creation...
Page 42: Preview Player
The Preview Player provides the ability to run the preview Flash files of the high resolution content file. The preview file was automatically created when the content file was uploaded to the MA server, see Ingest Rendering Thumbnails and Preview Flash Files A video’s thumbnail appears before its preview Flash file is completely rendered.
Page 43: Workflow: Burning Blu-Ray (Bd) And Dvd Discs
Content is then passed to the automated burner’s software for automatic burning. ISO Files After Burning Disc In addition, the MA server provides the option that once the ISO file is burned and verified, the MA server can remove the high-resolution content from server storage. This option is available to Users with Administrator rights, see The preview Flash files and metadata are maintained on the MA server for future reference.
Page 44: Burns Start After All Flash Files Are Created
If the User attempts to burn a disc before all of the preview Flash files for a job’s content have been created, the MA server alerts the User and ignores the burn request. The job remains in the queue and once all the preview files are generated, the job is run during the next scheduled burn.
Page 45: Print-To-Dvd Labeling
Print-to-DVD Labeling The MA-50 server has the ability to print directly to inkjet ready DVDs. Use Only Print-to-DVD Media for Disc Labeling Focus Enhancements recommends using only inkjet print-to-DVD media for disc labeling, rather than: • Adhesive labels • Writing on the disc surface with indelible markers...
Page 46 MA Series Media Archive Servers...
Page 47: Administration Tools
Before the MA applications can work, it is necessary to install a hardware key, dongle, in one of the USB ports of the MA server, see Default Login The MA server is shipped with a default login to permit the Administrator initial access. Username : Administrator...
Page 48: User Admin
User Admin User Admin tool supplies the ability to add and remove MA server Users and set their User Admin privileges. User Privileges The privileges assigned determine which bin Actions are available. bin and content metadata and merge bins. User may modify content and bins.
Page 49: Removing A User
Trash Can A dialogue window appears asking confirmation for removal. Click on The MA server removes the User. Changing User Privileges Insert a check mark before the User(s) with changing privileges. Insert or remove a check marks in front of the privileges that are changing.
Page 50: Metadata Management
MA Series Media Archive Servers Save list to create, name, organize, and activate the MA server’s set of box enables the tag and it appears in the field in use...
Page 51: Metadata Controls
These settings are saved on the MA server. Multiple MA Server User/Administrators and Multiple Media Uploaders If the MA server has multiple User/Admins and each has installed their own media upload utility, then each User/Admin must setup the MA metadata and their uploader for those metadata tags that they need.
Page 52: Performance
MA server statistics and system information. System Update Click on this button and the MA searches for update files that have been uploaded to the server. Recreate Search Index Use to regenerate the MA server’s search index.
Page 53: Burn Settings
User can burn a disc, on demand, using the for the disc is predefined by the Administrator. Burn Settings and Their Options Depend on the MA Server Model and the Type of Disc Burner Used Remember to Save Settings By Clicking On the Diskette Icon.
Page 54: One Bin Per Media
Select the type of storage media and capacity from the dropdown list. Work directory Located in the MA server’s Windows OS, this directory is where the ISO files used for burning discs are created and saved. This directory is shared with Burn fill ratio (MA-50 only) This setting triggers the automated burning of discs.
Page 55: Automatic Burning Schedule
Automatic Burning Schedule The MA server provides three timers for scheduling batch burns during a 24 hour period. At each scheduled time, all queued jobs are processed. The MA-50 uses templates to create media labels, see Create media now (Burn-on-Demand) Typically, the automatic burning timers control when storage media is created.
Page 56: Primera Settings
Do not use adhesive labeling materials. MA-10 When burning ISO files, the MA server generates a PNG image file for the label. The ISO and PNG files are stored in the same directory. The label is manually printed on to the disc.
Page 57: Proxsys Settings
ProxSys Settings These settings allow the ProxSysMA Services burner. Host localhost Windows Admin Privileges Required To Change the ProxSys IP Addresses. name and User Password to connect with the MA server and the Blu-ray MA Series Media Archive Servers Burn Settings...
Page 58: Unarchived Content
Select Unarchived Content is good practice to review MA server content at least once every two weeks to verify that adequate storage remains available for temporary and preview files. Available Disk Space in the Performance Menu is for PX MA VM Core Only The available disk space shown in the Performance menu does not include Windows temporary storage.
Page 59: Preview File Status
Preview File Status The User may determine the status of preview flash file creation for files that have been uploaded to the MA server but not yet archived. There are four rendering status messages: • RENDERING This message appears with a status bar indicating progress. of rendering process.
Page 60 MA Series Media Archive Servers...
Page 61: Technical Information
SUSE Linux Installing Third-party Software Operations MA Server Applications Fail to Initialize Viewing Preview and Video Files Without the MA Server Backing Up Proxy Preview Files and Metadata Restarting the MA Server If MA Server Login Fails IP Networking Information...
Page 62: Media Formats
Media Formats Media Formats Standard P2 NTSC DVCPRO DVCPRO DVCPRO50 DVCPRO50 DVCPRO50 DVCPROHD DVCPROHD DVCPROHD P2 PAL DVCPRO DVCPRO50 XDCAM NTSC XDCAM PAL MA Series Media Archive Servers Res. Frame Camera/ Rate DTE Recorder 24 P 24 PA, P2 24 P2 24 PA, P2 24 P2 24 PA, P2...
Page 63: Calculated Storage Requirements
Standard M2T NTSC GY-HD2XX M2T GY-HD2XX M2T CANNON XL H1 M2T CANNON XL H1 M2T CANNON XL H1 M2T SONY V1 M2T SONY V1 M2T SONY V1 M2T SONY V1 M2T M2T PAL GY-HD2XX M2T GY-HD2XX M2T SONY HDR-HC 7e M2T Standard QuickTime .Mov Audio Format...
Page 64: Maximum File Size Supported
Maximum File Size Supported MA servers support file sizes as large as 50GB, including XDCAM. BD and DVD Disc Capacities Disc Type Blu-ray MA Series Media Archive Servers Single Layer Dual Layer 4.7GB 8.4GB 25GB 50GB...
Page 65: Hardware
Hardware MA Dongle MA servers require that a USB hardware key (dongle) be installed in a server USB port before the server will operate. Insert the dongle before power up of the server. The dongle must remain in the USB port for the applications to function.
Page 66 The two 1TB data drives form a RAID 1 system. This is represented by the virtual drive: • V: (PX-VM-Storage) This drive is for PX MA server and VMware storage. It is where the MA server store’s its database and preview clips. Backup PX-VM-Storage Folder to Archive MA Database and Proxy Preview Files Backup the PX-VM-Storage folder as part of MA server disaster recovery plans.
Page 67: Europe, Middle East, Africa And Asia
C: (Windows) Windows XP PRO operating system. This drive provides temporary storage of the high-resolution content during the Ingest process. When the MA server verifies that the content is archived on a disc, this content is erased from the drive. •...
Page 68: Raid Data Protection
OS and Virtual Machine Operations The PX MA Series server’s host operating system is Windows XP PRO. VMware is used to create a virtual machine with SUSE Linux as its OS. During operation the server’s XP PRO/virtual SUSE Linux configuration is invisible to the User/Administrator.
Page 69: Installing Third-Party Software
Installing Third-party Software With the following exceptions, Focus Enhancements recommends that third-party software should not be installed on the MA servers. These applications must be installed on the MA server For the MA-10 and MA-50: • P2 Viewer The User may download the P2 viewer from https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/p2/p2viewer/index.html...
Page 70: Operations
P2 Information MA Server Applications Fail to Initialize Verify that the MA server’s dongle, USB hardware key, is installed in one of the server’s USB ports. If the dongle is removed, MA applications will not function. Viewing Preview and Video Files Without the MA Server If the MA is inaccessible, it is possible to view proxy preview files and video clips that are stored on an archive disc.
Page 71: Restarting The Ma Server
Click in area to Enter. Status Bar Occasionally, it may be necessary to reboot the MA server system, i.e. after installing a Windows security upgrade. To do this, it is necessary to: Power down the MA server on the virtual machine.
Page 72: If Ma Server Login Fails
If MA Server Login Fails If, when logging on to the MA server through a Web browser, the login fails, determine if the ProxSys Dongle is in the right USB-Port. If the dongle is in the correct port, then the dongle activation by the VMware host may be missing.
Page 73: Ip Networking Information
This requires the VMware Workstation. Assign the MA Server A Fixed IP Address The MA Server must be assigned a fixed network IP address to ensure that a stable connection is maintained with the real network, the host system, and the overture MA server.
Page 74: Configure Host (Windows) Network Settings
Click to save. MA Series Media Archive Servers window. and display its Local Area Connection button. IP address field. 192.168.0.20 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.5 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred Alternate DNS servers 10.1.1.11 10.1.1.12 TCP/IP Properties...
Page 75 Use the following IP address IP address - 10.11.11.10 Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0 This matches the LAN IP Subnet Mask. Click OK to save. Now configure the MA server’s VM network settings. VMnet1 and enter the following: MA Series Media Archive Servers Operations connection.
Page 76: Configure Ma Server Vm Network Settings
Operations Configure MA Server VM Network Settings Open the VMware Server Console. This should be running in the background. It is not necessary to shut it down. Click on the control line screen to enter the console’s work area. Inside this area, use the keyboard for all actions.
Page 77 VM and the Windows Host system. It is not accessible by other computers in the Windows Host network. Remember to set the Subnet Mask Press to finish. Reboot the MA server in the VM or enter on the command line: /etc/init.d/network restart is set to 255.255.255.0 MA Series Media Archive Servers Operations...
Page 78: P2 Information
P2 Information File Handling During Ingesting and Archiving The most important issue when the MA server uploads and ingests content from a P2 card is that the maximum size of a single video clip can not exceed 50GB in size.
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