ProducerSoftware-Admin Guide.book - Exterity

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AvediaServer Version 6.2
Producer Software
Administrator Guide
AvediaServer Producer Software - Administrator’s Guide
Notices
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Document Reference
1300-0071-0001
Edition 6.2 Issue1 (July 2014)
Applications Described by This Guide
AvediaServer™ Artio Configurator Application
AvediaServer™ Artio Desktop Application
AvediaServer™ Artio Desktop Manager Application
AvediaServer™ Channel Announcer Application
AvediaServer™ EPG Server Application
AvediaServer™ Macro Builder Application
AvediaServer™ Macro Triggers Application
AvediaServer™ Messaging Application
AvediaServer™ Web Server Application
Specialised Applications
AvediaServer™ Artio Multiview Configurator Application
AvediaServer™ SecureMedia Link Application
AvediaServer™ PMS Link Application
Trademarks
AvediaStream, AvediaServer, AvediaPlayer and Artio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exterity Limited.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
EXTERITY LIMITED MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Exterity Limited shall not be liable for errors contained
herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Warranty
A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Exterity products and replacement parts can be obtained from Exterity. To request
more information or parts, email
[email protected]
Safety Notices
Before installing and operating these products, please read the safety information contained in this guide.
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Table of Contents
1 AvediaServer Overview.........................................................................................................8
2 AvediaServer Applications and Documentation.......................................................10
Hardware...............................................................................................................................................................................10
Software Modules..............................................................................................................................................................10
Non-Module Software......................................................................................................................................................11
Artio Configurator..............................................................................................................................................................11
Scope......................................................................................................................................................................................11
Conventions.........................................................................................................................................................................11
Audience................................................................................................................................................................................11
Copyright...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety......................................................................................................................................................................................12
3 Using the Artio Configurator Application....................................................................14
4 Using the Artio Desktop Application.............................................................................15
Starting the Artio Desktop....................................................................................................................................................15
The Artio Desktop Client Window......................................................................................................................................16
5 Using the Artio Desktop Manager Application..........................................................18
Configuring Artio Desktop Access and Appearance...................................................................................................19
Specifying Login Requirements....................................................................................................................................19
Specifying Artio Desktop Settings.....................................................................................................................................19
Overscan Cropping............................................................................................................................................................19
Default Audio Language..................................................................................................................................................20
Subtitle and Closed Caption Defaults.........................................................................................................................21
Licence Polling Period.......................................................................................................................................................21
SNMP Settings.....................................................................................................................................................................22
Monitoring and Managing Artio Desktop in Use.........................................................................................................23
View each Artio Desktop Details...................................................................................................................................23
Set the Artio Desktop Client Channel and Volume................................................................................................24
Stop Playback of Current Content................................................................................................................................25
View Licence Usage.................................................................................................................................................................26
Reviewing Activity Logs.........................................................................................................................................................26
6 Using the Channel Announcer Application.................................................................28
Adding a Channel.....................................................................................................................................................................28
Deleting a Channel..................................................................................................................................................................29
7 Using the EPG Server............................................................................................................30
Enabling the Channel Discovery Service.........................................................................................................................32
Enabling the EPG Server Service.........................................................................................................................................32
Enabling the EPG Generator Service.................................................................................................................................32
Enabling the Record Service................................................................................................................................................32
Configuring the EPG Port Number.....................................................................................................................................33
Using XML Files to Create the EPG.....................................................................................................................................35
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Importing an XML File......................................................................................................................................................35
Changing the XML Import Configuration.................................................................................................................37
Assigning an XML Channel to a Stream.....................................................................................................................38
Un-assigning a Stream from an XML Channel.........................................................................................................39
Deleting an Inactive Channel.........................................................................................................................................39
8 Using the Macro Builder Application.............................................................................40
Actions.........................................................................................................................................................................................40
Creating and Deleting Macros.............................................................................................................................................41
9 Using the Macro Triggers Application...........................................................................44
Configuring the Trigger Source and Actions............................................................................................................44
Test the Event............................................................................................................................................................................46
10 Using the Messaging Application.................................................................................48
Sending Messages...................................................................................................................................................................48
Reviewing Sent Messages.....................................................................................................................................................50
11 Using the Web Server Application................................................................................51
Configuring the Web Page....................................................................................................................................................51
Configure the IP Settings.................................................................................................................................................52
Upload the Content...........................................................................................................................................................52
Enabling the Site.................................................................................................................................................................53
Viewing the Access and Error Logs....................................................................................................................................54
Viewing Access Logs..........................................................................................................................................................54
Viewing Error Logs.............................................................................................................................................................55
12 Using the Artio Multiview Configurator Application.............................................57
Viewing Platform System Requirements.........................................................................................................................58
Creating a New View...............................................................................................................................................................59
Managing Views.......................................................................................................................................................................61
Layout Templates.....................................................................................................................................................................62
User Controls..............................................................................................................................................................................64
Control Panel Disabled.....................................................................................................................................................64
Control Panel Enabled......................................................................................................................................................64
Pause Enabled......................................................................................................................................................................65
Recording Enabled.............................................................................................................................................................65
13 Using the Property Management System Link.........................................................66
Using the PMS in the Portal Client Interface..................................................................................................................66
Displaying Guest Names..................................................................................................................................................66
Guest Billing Information.................................................................................................................................................66
Configuring for Operation with RoomMaster PMS................................................................................................68
Configuring Receivers.......................................................................................................................................................68
Configuring for Operation with MICROS-Fidelio PMS................................................................................................69
Configuring the IP Address.............................................................................................................................................69
Initiate a PMS Database Swap........................................................................................................................................70
Configuring Content Filtering........................................................................................................................................70
Configuring Receivers.......................................................................................................................................................70
14 Using the SecureMedia Link............................................................................................71
Configuring Registration and Broadcast Authorisation.............................................................................................72
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Appendix A – Support and Contact Information......................................................... 74
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Glossary
The following terms and definitions are used in this document:
Table 1
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol used to allocate IP addresses to
devices on an IP network.
EIT Found in a Transport Stream, the Event Information Table provides information to
enable construction of Program Guides
EPG Electronic Program Guide
FTP File Transfer Protocol
IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol, a protocol used to manage multicast traffic on
an IP network.
LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
NTP Network Time Protocol, a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems.
PMS Property Management System
RTSP Real Time Streaming Protocol
SAP Session Announcement Protocol, a protocol used to advertise the presence of
multicast sessions on an IP network.
SNMP Simple Network Administration Protocol
SSH Secure Shell
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol, a simple file transfer protocol used on IP networks.
VoD Video on Demand
XML Extensible Markup Language
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Section 1 - Getting Started
This section contains information on the following:
• An overview of the AvediaServer Software and Applications
• An overview of the AvediaServer Administrator’s Guides
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AvediaServer Overview
The applications displayed on the AvediaServer desktop are determined by the licensed
configuration. Table 2 lists the applications. Table 3 lists the application icons and their functions.
Table 2 AvediaServer Software and Applications
AvediaServer Director AvediaServer Producer AvediaServer Creator Additional Optional
Software Software Software Applications
Manage the In addition to all the In addition to all the functions These applications must be
AvediaServer settings, functions of the Director of the Director and the ordered separately. Their
user access to content Software, the Producer Producer Software, the Creator operation is described in the
and applications, and enables configuration of allows creation and AvediaServer Producer
monitor/manage the end-user interaction with management of recordings Software - Administrator’s
operation of your IPTV the IPTV system, providing and their distribution/ Guide and AvediaServer
system and its devices. creation and management availability. Creator Software -
of multiple portals, Configure content encryption Administrator’s Guide
messaging, program guides, and property management
and a web server. systems (PMS) by adding the
Configure content SecureMedia Link and PMS
encryption and property Link applications.
management systems (PMS)
by adding the SecureMedia
Link and PMS Link
applications.
Channel Monitor Artio Configurator Asset Editor Artio Multiview Configurator
Director Artio Desktop Asset Manager PMS Link
Logger Artio Desktop Manager Play SecureMedia Link
Product Feature Channel Announcer Recorder
Manager
System EPG Server Transfer
TFTP Server Macro Builder Video On Demand
Users Macro Triggers
Messaging
Web Server
(Plus Director Software (Plus Director and Producer
Applications) Software Applications)
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Table 3 Application Icons and Function
AvediaServer Applications
Artio Configurator Artio Desktop Artio Desktop manager Artio Multiview Configurator
Create and manage Artio Select and Play channels Monitor and manage Artio Create and display multiple
portals and on demand content on Desktop usage and activity channels in a tiled layout on a
a PC or Mac PC

Asset Editor Asset Manager Channel Announcer Channel Monitor
Preview and clip any listed Import/Download and Create SAP announcements Monitor the status of some or
unencrypted asset or configure all stored for channels created by 3rd all the IPTV channels on the
recording content party streaming devices network
Director EPG Server Logger Macro Builder
Monitor and manage head Collect and manage the Specify and record system Create actions to be performed
end devices, AvediaServers channel data used to information for performance on devices by specified
and receivers display Program Guides on and event monitoring triggers
client devices
Macro Triggers Messaging Play PMS Link
Configure triggers and Set up configurable Stream content on custom Configure the Server for
specify the macro to be messages to be displayed channels operation with a Property
applied in response to the on specified devices Management System (PMS)
trigger event
Product Feature Manager Recorder SecureMedia Link System
Manage licensed features Create and manage Configure the server for use Monitor and manage the basic
of Exterity devices. recordings from network with SecureMedia content functions of the AvediaServer
channels encryption
TFTP Server Transfer Users Video on Demand
Store and serve files such Configure and manage the Create and manage user Manage content for
as firmware for other IPTV location of assets and profiles and capabilities on-demand availability
devices recorded content,
specifying local and
remote AvediaServers and
FTP destinations
Web Server
Host a third party website
on the AvediaServer
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AvediaServer Applications and
Documentation
The Exterity AvediaServer is a modular system both in terms of the physical hardware and the
applications. To help you make best use of the AvediaServer and its applications, the following
documentation is available.
Hardware
The AvediaServer Installation Guide contains all safety and regulatory information and shows you
how to install the AvediaServer in a rack, power it on, and connect it to the IP network. Hard drive
replacement for the c1555 chassis is also described. If you have installed AvediaServer in a virtual
machine environment, refer to the documentation supplied for the platform.
Software Modules
Director
Software
The AvediaServer Director Software - Administrator’s Guide describes how to manage and maintain
the core functions of the AvediaServer including its licensing, IP network settings, system name
and location, time server, user accounts, and monitor and manage the features and operation of
the IPTV system devices.
Refer to the AvediaServer Director Software - Administrator’s Guide for more information about using
the Channel Monitor, Director, Logger, Product Feature Manager, System, TFTP Server, and
Users applications.
Producer
Software
The AvediaServer Producer Software - Administrator’s Guide describes how to manage the client
interfaces and deliver content, providing messaging, program guides, content encryption,
middleware such as property management systems (PMS), and a web server.
Refer to the AvediaServer Producer Software - Administrator’s Guide for more information about
using the Artio Configurator, Artio Desktop, Artio Desktop Manager, Channel Announcer,
EPG Server, Macro Builder, Macro Triggers, Messaging, and Web Server applications.
Creator
Software
The AvediaServer Creator Software - Administrator’s Guide describes how to create, edit and manage
recordings and configure their distribution and availability.
Refer to the AvediaServer Creator Software - Administrator’s Guide for more information about using
the Asset Editor, Asset Manager, Play, Recorder, Transfer, and Video on Demand applications.
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