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Contents Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 How to Order Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring UMD for Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Configuring the Lookup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Configuring AirSpeed Device Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Configuring a Second Command System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Deko Device Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Configuring the Avid Deko Renderer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Creating Graphic Styles in Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Installing Avid Service Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Setting up Device Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Setting up Channel Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Chapter 7 Installing and Configuring the Tablet Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Checklist: Setup Tablet Application Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Monitor Server for Each Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Using the list Command to View Assigned Mailboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Queue Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Chapter 10 Integrating with ENPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Configuring ENPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of your Avid iNEWS Command system. Avid iNEWS 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. n The documentation describes the standard features of a basic system configuration.
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1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server Avid iNEWS Command is a device automation system that integrates with any iNEWS 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. Backup services and mirrored playout make this system reliable while the user interface allows you to control multiple production devices.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server System Architecture The basic iNEWS Command system is comprised of servers that run a variety of Command services, workstations that run the client software, and devices, such as Avid AirSpeed video servers, Thunder production servers, and Deko graphics systems.
Checklist: Before you Begin Checklist: Before you Begin Before you start to install software and configure the Command Server(s), ensure the following tasks are completed. Tasks Assign a static IP address to each server. If the server has dual network cards, you must disable the unused connection. The Avid Service Framework relies heavily on DNS name resolution to discover and communicate with Avid Service Framework and Command services.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server Checklist: Command Server Installation Determine which computer or computers will serve as iNEWS Command Servers and, if installing on a redundant system, decide which one will run the primary services; you should install on the primary server first, then the backup server(s).
Checklist: Command Server Installation Tasks Refer to... (Optional) Configure the Lookup tab in “Configuring the Lookup Tab” on page 65 Workgroup Properties. (Optional) Configure the system name. “Configuring a Second Command System” on page 69 Configure the AirSpeed device services. “Configuring AirSpeed Device Services” on page 67 Configure the Avid Video device services.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server Copying Install CD to Local Directory The autorun feature on the Avid iNEWS 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. To copy the CD to a local directory: 1. Insert the Command installation CD.
Copying Install CD to Local Directory 3. Select a local directory. If one does not exist, you can make a new folder. 4. Click OK. A progress bar will appear as the files are copied. n For upgrades, some files might already exist on your computer. If so, a dialog box (like the one shown below) will notify you of this and ask for your overwrite approval of existing files with those on the CD. 5. When the Copy Complete dialog box appears indicating a successful copy, click OK.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server Installing Avid Service Framework Avid Service Framework consists of applications and services which provide dynamic discovery and lookup mechanisms, a scalable notification system, a centralized configuration tool, diagnostic logging for workgroup-enabled applications and services, system health monitoring, and so on. Some of the services are known collectively as Support services.
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). n 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. The autorun installation program starts and displays the following screen.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server A splash graphic will appear briefly as the installer prepares the InstallShield Wizard. Then the Welcome dialog box appears. 3. Click Next. The Workgroup Name dialog box opens. 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Framework will be installed and click Next.
Installing Avid Service Framework 5. Type a new or existing workgroup name in the field. n Do not install iNEWS Command in an Avid Interplay workgroup. Because iNEWS 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.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server The Options dialog box opens. 7. Select the option: Typical Avid Server Install and click Next. 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 24.
Installing Avid Service Framework 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. Applications and Services Description Server Workstation Service Configuration This application is used to configure settings and host names for Framework and Command services in the workgroup.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 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. It is seldom installed on the Command Server.
Installing the License Service n 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. If the autorun does not begin, manually navigate to and run the Avid_License_Setup.exe install program. 2. Click the Avid License Service button. If Avid Service Framework is not already installed, a warning dialog box will appear.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server n Other dialog boxes could appear depending on whether older versions of Service Framework, the License service, or Command are found on the server, particularly if upgrading existing software. If one appears, read it carefully and reply accordingly with regard to upgrades, etc. If all prerequisite installations are in order, and the installation can proceed, a splash graphic will appear briefly as the installer prepares the InstallShield Wizard.
Installing the License Service 4. Do one of the following: t Accept the default location for the destination folder by clicking Next. t Click the Change button to select a different location, then click Next. The Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears. 5. Click Install. A new dialog box will appear indicating the progress of the install.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 6. When the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box appears, click Finish.
Installing the License Service Configuring the License Service After installing the service, some configuration is required, using the Avid Service Configuration application. This application should already be installed on a PC on the same network, but might not necessarily be installed on the same computer as the Command Server software or the License service.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 6. Click Apply. n 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.
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. 4. On the Allow Unrestricted Security dialog, click Yes. 5. Click the Generate Activation File button.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 6. Review and edit the required information, as well as contact information, if necessary. You can also add comments. n Do not remove any information that is already supplied in the fields. 7. Click the Generate Activation File button to create the .act file and select where you want to save it on your PC. 8. Zip the file and then e-mail that .zip file to your respective Avid manufacturing site.
Installing the License Service 6. Select an existing TEMP license and click Delete Selected Licenses. Repeat until all of the TEMP licenses are gone. 7. Click the Add License File button. The Add Licenses dialog box appears. 8. Select the full Command license file, and click Add Licenses. Your licensing configuration details will appear.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 9. Click Apply. n To verify that an installed service is running, you must use the Avid Workgroup Properties application. Installing Avid iNEWS 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.
Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server To install the software on a Command Server: 1. Insert the Command installation CD (or access the install program from the network). The autorun installation program starts and displays the following screen. n 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 Avid iNEWS Command button.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server n Other dialog boxes could appear depending on whether older versions of Service Framework, the License service, or Command are found on the server, particularly if upgrading the Command Server software. If one appears, read it carefully and reply accordingly with regard to upgrades, etc.
Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server 5. Do one of the following: t Click Change to designate an install directory, and then click Next. t Accept the default location by clicking Next. The Options dialog box opens. 6. Select Server Installation and click Next.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 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.
Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server If installing Avid iNEWS Command to interface with a MOS-based newsroom computer system, such as ENPS, you must select Avid MOS Communication Service and deselect Avid iNEWS Communication Service. If your site intends to use Avid iNEWS 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” on page 203.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 9. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 10. When the installation is complete, click Finish. To verify that installed services are running, you must use the Avid Service Framework Workgroup Properties application.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server Configuring the iNEWS Command Server After installation, some configuration is required on each iNEWS Command Server. This section covers defining the password for system administrators, configuring the system name, and some services—such as the Time Synchronization and AirSpeed device services.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server Configuring the Time Synchronization Service This service should only be installed and configured if you do not already use something to synchronize your PC clocks. 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.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server Configuring Avid Video Device Services (VDS) The Avid iNEWS Command user interface lets you integrate with some third-party video devices via the network or via Video Disk Control Protocol (VDCP). For this integration to work, however, some configuration of the device service is required, which varies depending on the type of integration.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 5. Click Apply. The Change Plug-in dialog box will appear. 6. Click Yes. This will restart the device service. c 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.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server 8. Set the Frame Rate accordingly, and leave the Drop Frame check box selected. n 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. 9. Set timeout in seconds for cue, start (play), pause, and eject. 10.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server - Enter the name for each player. This information is also obtainable via the Omneon System Manager software. - Use the Add button to add more. To change a setting, click on it and select the proper index being used from the list that appears. 15. Click Apply and then click Yes when asked to restart the device service. You can then close the Avid Service Configuration application.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server 5. Enter the channel’s name. 6. Enter the device’s name. This name must match the device name that was entered during configuration of the Video device service. 7. For Device type, select Other Video. 8. Set the Channel Index to 1, 2, or 3, depending on which player you are controlling. 9. (Optional) Add notes. 10. Click OK. The Add Device Channel dialog box closes. Repeat these steps to add more device channels. 11.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server For the plug-in to work, some configuration is required, using the Avid Service Configuration application of Avid Service Framework. The following graphic shows sample settings for the Avid Video device service with the Harris plug-in chosen. n For detailed information on how to configure the Avid Video device service for the Harris NEXIO plug-in, see the third-party documentation provided by the Harris Corporation.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server Pins # Wire Color Signal 1 Not used — 2 Red TxD+ 3 Yellow RxD+ 4 - 13 Not used — 14 Green TxD- 15 Not used — 16 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: 5 9 n 1 6 Pins # Wire Color Signal 1 Not used — 2 Black RxD- 3 Red TxD+ 4-6 Not used — 7 Yellow RxD+ 8 Green TxD- 9 Not used — Video pinouts are manufacturer specific, but
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server For serial connections not specifically covered in this section, the follow table applies: DB-25 Video Server Rx+ Tx+ Rx- Tx- Tx+ Rx+ Tx- Rx- 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.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server 5. Set the Frame rate accordingly, and leave the Drop Frame check box selected. 6. Set timeout in seconds for cue, start (play), pause, and eject. 7. Transfer Status is a feature that only works with Interplay. It connects to the Interplay Transfer Manager to monitor status. Select the check box only if this is the case with your system. For more information, see “Transfer Status Icon” on page 58. 8.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server For sites still using serial cards, you can use mirrored playback to achieve redundant functionality for devices with VDCP control. To configure VDCP devices for redundant mirrored playback: 1. Install and configure the VDS that controls the primary device channels of the primary Command Server. 2. Install and configure the VDS that controls the mirrored device channels on the backup server.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server n The Harris plug-in also has a Transfer Status checkbox, but it works differently. The Harris NXOS manages transfer status without involvement from Interplay. Configuring Avid Interplay Agent Services The Avid Interplay Agent service is installed at sites that want to utilize thumbnail images in Command from video on AirSpeed or third-party video servers.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 6. In the Video Devices section, click Add. The Add Video Device dialog box appears. n Adding a video device is not necessary when integrating with an AirSpeed video server. 7. Enter the device’s name exactly as it appears in the Avid Video device service. 8. In the Catalog field, enter the name of the folder (inside the Catalogs folder) where items are being transferred to in Interplay. This should match the playback catalog in the Avid Transfer Engine.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server n If the playback catalog is not already configured, it must be set up correctly via the Tranfer Engine Configuration application, which runs on the Transfer Engine Server. The procedure for this is provided next. 9. Click OK. 10. Click Apply. You can then close the Avid Service Configuration application. To configure the playback catalog on the Transfer Engine Server: 1. Start the Transfer Engine Configuration application. 2. In the Playback section, click Add.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server The Avid UMD device service, along with Avid’s TSL plug-in, is installed from the Command installation CD on the iNEWS Command Server. For more information, see “Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server” on page 40. After installation, additional configuration of the device service is required, using the Avid Service Configuration application of Avid Service Framework.
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server For 16-character displays, the clip’s title or ID are always shown. So, if Show Duration is left unchecked, the full 16 characters are used to display the clip’s title or ID. If Show Duration is selected, then an abbreviated timecode in the format mm:ss is shown (or hh:mm:ss if needed for clips longer than an hour) along with a shortened version of the clip’s title or ID. The two are separated by one space. 6. Select the Display Name. Options are: Title or ID.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 7. For every under monitor display you want to operate, click Add UMD Device to add a new row to the table from which you can then edit the information in each column. Each device is assigned its own device number; that is, the Device column is filled out automatically, starting with one (1), and is not used in the service’s configuration. 8. The Channel Index lets you associate a device with a device channel index in Command.
Configuring the iNEWS 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; clicking Apply is all that is necessary. 3.
1 Installing and 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).
Configuring the iNEWS Command Server The Add Lookup Service dialog box will open. 5. Enter the full domain name of the current server, such as: cmdsvr1.avidbroadcast.com. 6. Leave the port setting as is. 7. Select the Expected check box. 8. Click OK. 9. Repeat steps 4 - 8 to add any other Command Server that is running the Lookup service. 10. Click OK on the Avid Workgroup Properties window. 11. Click Yes, when prompted to restart all services.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server To configure the AirSpeed device services: 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 AirSpeed Device 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. 4. On the Device Settings tab, enter the device name for the respective device. 5.
Configuring a Second Command System Configuring a Second Command System A second Command system is for controlling an independent system, like a second studio, in the same workgroup. It is not the same as a redundant system, in which the backup server uses the same system name as the primary server. In Command, the system name is numeric, such as 1, 2, 3, and so forth. n For a more meaningful name, a system alias can be configured, which appears in the status bar of the Command user interface.
1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server 6. Select File > Save. 7. Close all workstation sessions and restart all Command and Avid Service Framework services on that computer. n 70 The commandsystemname.xml file must be changed on all computers that are part of the second Command system.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers AirSpeed 5000 and AirSpeed Multi Stream are digital recorders or playback devices designed to work seamlessly in Interplay 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 Interplay workgroup and the Command workgroup.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers Checklist: Installing the AirSpeed Video Server Ensuring integration with video devices, such as the AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed Multi Stream, requires installation of various components and services, as well as some configuration. The following is a checklist of activities an installer should verify to ensure a successful installation. Complete the following tasks in the order that they are listed.
Installing Avid Service Framework Installing Avid Service Framework Each computer and device running Avid iNEWS 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. To install the Service Framework Software: 1. Insert the AirSpeed Multi Stream installation DVD.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers 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 Avid Interplay workgroup. You must use the same workgroup name on all Interplay clients that are connected in your Command architecture. The workgroup name is case sensitive. You can either create a new workgroup or join an existing one.
Installing Avid Service Framework other Avid Service Framework installations. Later, you’ll configure a secondary workgroup for the AirSpeed Multi Stream device service, which will be the Command workgroup. c 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. 7. Click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens. 8. Click Next. 9.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Services The Command installation CD provides for installation of services associated with various production devices, such as the AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed Multi Stream. Both of these video servers use the AMS device service.There is no separate AirSpeed 5000 device service. n Unlike other device services, the AirSpeed Multi Stream device service is not part of the Command installation program.
Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Services A progress bar is provided to show the current status of the installation. 6. When the installation is complete, click Finish. To verify that installed services are running, you must use the Avid Workgroup Properties application.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers Checklist: Configuring the AirSpeed Video Server For integration between Command and AirSpeed video servers to succeed, some configuration is required. Complete the following tasks in the order that they are listed. If you are viewing this checklist online, you can easily access a linked topic that provides procedural details for the task. Return to this main checklist after you have completed each task.
Configuring Properties for Interplay Workgroup Configuring Properties for Interplay Workgroup The AirSpeed video server must be installed in an Avid Interplay workgroup. If it will be controlled by Command, then the AirSpeed Multi Stream device service should be configured to join a second workgroup—the same workgroup as the Command Servers. See “Configuring Properties for Command Workgroup” on page 82 for more information. To configure the properties for the Interplay Workgroup on the video server: 1.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers 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. (Optional) If running multiple Lookup services, repeat steps 2 - 7 to add another server that is running the Lookup service for the workgroup. 9. Click OK on the Avid Workgroup Properties window. 10. Click Yes, when prompted to restart all services.
Configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service An example of these settings is shown in the following graphic. 7. Click Apply. n Upon applying the new settings, and if the CaptureManager is enabled, the system will append a port number to the end of the hostname you entered for the CaptureManager Server. 8. You can then close the Avid Service Configuration application.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers Configuring Properties for Command Workgroup AirSpeed video servers must be installed in an Avid Interplay workgroup; however, if they will be controlled by Command, then the AirSpeed Multi Stream device service should be configured to join a second workgroup—the same workgroup as the Command Servers.
Configuring Properties for Command Workgroup 3. Enter the name of the Command workgroup. It is case sensitive. 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 (located above the Apply button, and not the one to the far left). The Add Lookup Service dialog box will open on top of the Avid Workgroup Properties window, as shown: 6.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers n For AMS up/down cross convert integration, autocue must be turned off when transitioning between XDCAM 720p and 1080i clips. For Auto Switch Output Format, users also need to turn off autocue if they plan to switch formats. This is because the AMS channel needs to be in an idle state—not playing for instance—for it to switch formats. Avid recommends having dedicated channels for specific resolutions.
Working with Play While Record Working with Play While Record This section provides additional information to help clarify the existing Play While Record feature when used with an AirSpeed video server, such as AirSpeed 5000 or AirSpeed Multi Stream. After an item starts recording on the video server, it appears within the Command Inventory Panel within approximately 10 seconds. When it appears in Command, users can open the item in the Media Viewer to adjust the Mark In point, and then play the item.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers 3. After the item becomes available, you can play it, and optionally double-click the item to enter the Mark In point. To play while record with ENPS: 1. Do an object autocreate to create a Video ID. 2. Start recording, using the autocreated Video ID. 3. After the item becomes available, you can play it, and optionally double-click the item to enter the Mark In point. To play while record with a standalone playlist: 1.
AirSpeed Multi Stream Los-Res Proxy Viewer n If your workstation has an earlier operating system, Avid recommends installing the DivX H.264 codec pack from the following 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 Avid iNEWS 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.
2 Installing and Configuring the AirSpeed Video Servers its mark in/out points. If users open items from the Inventory panel, there will be a second Media Viewer window that only displays the headframe, which lets users drag and drop the item into the Command playlist. n Command specific keystrokes, such as Alt+Right Arrow (forward 15 frames), are not functional in the low-res proxy viewer, but users can scroll with the Right or Left Arrow keys.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko The Avid iNEWS Command user interface allows you to control multiple production devices, such as Deko character generators. For the interface to work, however, some software installation and configuration is required.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko System Architecture Understanding the relationship of Avid iNEWS Command to other aspects of the newsroom environment, such as Avid Deko systems, is helpful. Your newsroom computer system such as Avid iNEWS (or ENPS) organizes the newsroom. There is two-way communication between the iNEWS Server and other workstations running the iNEWS and iNEWS Command client software in regard to production and management of playlists.
System Architecture Command with Avid Deko Overview This section contains an overview of each component involved in a Command/Deko workflow and the main purpose each serves. Component Description DekoMOS Gateway • Defines Deko styles • Equates channel number (1-9) with a MOS ID • Provides inventory to the Avid Deko Select plugin in iNEWS Avid iNEWS • SYSTEM.MOS-MAP equates the MOS ID with the channel group in Command • SYSTEM.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko Checklist: Installing the Deko Ensuring integration with devices, such as the Avid Deko, requires installation of various components and services, as well as some configuration. Using the Avid Deko as the example of a device, the following is a checklist of activities an installer should verify to ensure a successful installation. Complete the following tasks in the order that they are listed.
Installing Avid Service Framework Installing Avid Service Framework Each computer and device running Avid iNEWS 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. 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.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko A splash graphic will appear briefly as the installer prepares the InstallShield Wizard. Then the Welcome dialog box appears. 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box opens. n 94 If space is a concern on the C drive, install in the D:\Avid\Service Framework\ directory. You will need to create these directories.
Installing Avid Service Framework 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Frameworkwill be installed and click Next. The Workgroup Name dialog box opens. 5. Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field. c 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. 6. Click Next.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko The Options dialog box opens. 7. Select the option: Avid Service Framework Client and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens.
Installing Avid Deko Device Service 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 more information about the services in this dialog box, see the tables in page 24. 8. Click Next and follow the installation instructions to complete the installation.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko n 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 Avid iNEWS Command button. If Avid Service Framework is not already installed, a warning dialog box will appear. If it does, click OK and install Avid Service Framework before restarting this installation.
Installing Avid Deko Device Service 4. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. If you do not accept the terms, the installation program will not continue. n 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. n If space is a concern on the C drive, install in the D:\Avid\iNEWS Command\ directory. You will need to create these directories. 5.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko 6. When the Options dialog box opens, select Avid Deko. The Custom Setup dialog box will appear.
Installing Avid Deko Device Service n 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. 7. Click Next.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko 8. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 9. When the installation is complete, click Finish. To verify that installed services are running, you must use the Avid Service Framework Workgroup Properties application.
Installing the DekoMOS Gateway Installing the DekoMOS Gateway The Net HASP dongle, supplied by Avid, as well as the HASP License software and driver are part of the DekoMOS Gateway installation.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko n Avid recommends selecting Service as the installation option for the Net HASP License Manager. After installing, you should confirm that the Net HASP License Manager is running and that it is configured to use TCP/IP. Confirming the NetHASP License Manager Configuration You will need to confirm that the NetHASP License Manager is both running and configured properly.
Checklist: Configuring the Deko Checklist: Configuring the Deko For integration between Command and Deko to succeed, some configuration is required. Complete the following tasks in the order that they are listed. If you are viewing this checklist online, you can easily access a linked topic that provides procedural details for the task. Return to this main checklist after you have completed each task. n All settings in Command and Framework are case sensitive.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko Configuring the DekoMOS Gateway Templates exist on both the DekoMOS Gateway and the Deko device. The DekoMOS Gateway is then used to supply thumbnail graphics and handle file requests from plug-ins at multiple workstations, thus relieving such burden from the actual device that might be busy during playout. Duplication of assets on the gateway and device is not automatic; therefore, it must be maintained manually.
Configuring the DekoMOS Gateway 3. Select the General tab. 4. In the Paths area, enter settings as follows: n t In the XML Storage Folder text box, enter or browse to the pathname of the folder for storing active rundowns. If you enter a folder name that does not exist, when you click OK, the system will prompt you with a question asking if you would like the system to create this folder. This path should be local to the DekoMOS Gateway computer and therefore begin with a drive letter, such as C:.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko 5. Select the Connections tab. 6. In the Primary NCS area, enter localhost for the address. 7. Avid recommends leaving the port settings in the Primary NCS and Listening Ports areas set to the defaults. 8. In the Net HASP Settings area: t The IP address text box automatically defaults to the address of the current computer. Ensure that the address is correct and belongs to the DekoMOS Gateway computer with the Net HASP License Manager software installed.
Configuring the DekoMOS Gateway 11. Click the Assign Channel IDs button. The Configure Channel IDs dialog box opens. 12. For each channel listed in the Ch column (that is, 1, 2, 3, 4...), in the Gateway ID column, enter a corresponding MOS ID for the channels you want to use. With MOS ID per Ch selected and channel IDs configured, the MOS ID of the templates that are dragged and dropped into a story will vary depending on the channel with which the template was dropped.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko 14. Select the Reject items with unknown Gateway IDs check box unless you are using Avid Deko Select with an ENPS system and MOS Redirection. 15. Click the Browser/Editor tab. 16. In the Graphic Browsers area, click the Add button. The Add Graphic Browser dialog box opens. 17. Type in the Alias field. 18. Type in the AppID field. 19. Click OK. The settings you entered will appear in the corresponding columns in the Graphic Browsers area.
Configuring the DekoMOS Gateway 20. Click the Client Styles tab. 21. Click the Add button. The Add Style dialog box opens. 22. Enter a style name in the Style Name text box (with no spaces) and click OK. This is the name that will appear in the Deko Select plug-in on the newsroom computer system workstations and in the Avid iNEWS Command Inventory. n The Deko style is also referenced by the DekoMOS Macro Server and must be in the iNEWS SYSTEM.MAP story for each rundown using the Deko with Command.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko All newsroom computer system workstations will locate the elements for display in these folders. n Avid recommends that they reside on the computer where the DekoMOS Gateway is installed. All folders should be shared for Read Only access. This ensures that the graphics remain as they were created while allowing access to those graphics. For best performance, files for playout are stored on the Deko.
Configuring the DekoMOS Macro Server For hand-entered items, the subfolder must be added prior to the template in the iNEWS production cue. For example, the SPORTS folder is a subfolder of the base template directory, and the SCORE folder is in the SPORTS folder. F_SCORE1 is the name of the template, which contains four fields. *cg SPORTS\SCORE\F_SCORE1 FIELD1 FIELD2 FIELD3 FIELD4 Configuring the DekoMOS Macro Server To configure the DekoMOS Macro Server: 1.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko 2. To specify that this log shows data communication in full xml view, select Details, near the bottom right of the window. Or, deselect Details to show a simple one line view. To clear the information displayed here, click the Clear button. 3. In the Gateway Address text box, type the IP address or host hame of the machine running the DekoMOS Gateway. 4. The Playback Port text box and the Local IP Port text box are 10544 and 10543, respectively, by default.
Configuring the DekoMOS Macro Server You can verify that the DekoMOS Macro Server is communicating with the Gateway. When the Macro Server is first started and correctly communicating with the DekoMOS Gateway, the Gateway/Styles status icon turns green for a few seconds, then appears grayed out. If there is no communication, it will appear red, indicating that there is a problem talking to the Gateway.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko 3. To configure styles defined in the DekoMOS Gateway, select the Style Name from the list and then set the appropriate paths that this style will use. Although you should use the same paths as set in the DekoMOS Gateway for that style, paths should be local to this computer for best performance. 4. In the Additional Macro Commands text box, type additional commands to send to Deko when the style is selected.
Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties If the Deko device is in a different subnet than the Command Servers, you must add the server names to the Lookup tab in Avid Workgroup Properties on the Deko. To configure Avid Workgroup Properties on the Deko: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Workgroup Properties. 2. On the Lookup tab, click the Add button under the Workgroup section.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko 6. Enter the full domain name of the server running the Lookup service for the workgroup, such as: cmdsvr1.avidbroadcast.com. 7. Leave the port setting as is. 8. Select the Expected check box. 9. Click OK. 10. Repeat steps 5 - 9 to add another server running the Lookup service for the workgroup. 11. Click OK on the Avid Workgroup Properties window. 12. Click Yes, when prompted to restart all services.
Configuring the Deko Device Service Configuring the Deko Device Service After any device service is installed for Deko character generators, some additional configuration is required, using the Service Configuration application of Avid Service Framework. For more information, see the Avid Service Framework User’s Guide. To configure the device service: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Service Configuration. 2.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko Configuring the Avid Deko Renderer Service The Avid Deko Renderer service is installed at sites that want to integrate with an Avid Deko and utilize thumbnail images. After the service is installed on the Command Server, additional configuration should not be necessary. By default, this service is pre-configured to automatically locate the DekoMOS Gateway on the network.
Creating Graphic Styles in Command 5. Select Manually. 6. Enter the host name or IP address for the DekoMOS Gateway computer. 7. Click Apply. You can then close the Avid Service Configuration application. n You might need to restart the service after applying any changes. For redundant systems, ensure that all Deko Renderer services on every Command Server are set the same.
3 Installing and Configuring the Deko 3. Click the Add button. A style will appear in the Styles list as shown: 4. By default, the name of any added style is Style, but that can be changed. To do so, double-click on the name in the list and retype the new name. 5. After multiple styles are added, use the Default style drop-down list to select which one the system should use as a default. 6. Click Apply (if you want the System Settings dialog box to remain open after settings are applied) or OK.
Creating Graphic Styles in Command n The set of graphics styles specified in the system settings in the Playlist category will appear as options in various parts of the Command user interface, such as: the Default style list (shown in the previous graphic), the Default graphics style list in the the MOS > General category of the System Settings dialog box (shown in the graphic in “Configuring MOS Settings in Command” on page 262), and in the Playlist Properties dialog box.
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4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service Avid iNEWS 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. n In almost all cases, Avid Service Framework and the device service should be installed on the graphics device, not the Command Server.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service Installing Avid Service Framework Each computer and device running Avid iNEWS 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. 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.
Installing Avid Service Framework A splash graphic will appear briefly as the installer prepares the InstallShield Wizard. Then the Welcome dialog box appears. 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box opens. 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Framework will be installed and click Next.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service The Workgroup Name dialog box opens. 5. Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field. c 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. 6. Click Next.
Installing Avid Service Framework The Options dialog box opens. 7. Select the option: Avid Service Framework Client and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service 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 more information about the services in this dialog box, see the tables in page 24. 8. Click Next and follow the installation instructions to complete the installation.
Installing Avid Graphic Device Service The License Agreement appears. 3. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. If you do not accept the terms, the installation program will not continue. n You can print the terms if you want to read them later or keep a copy for your records.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service The Destination Folder dialog box opens. 4. Do one of the following: 132 t Click Change to designate an install directory, and then click Next. t Accept the default location by clicking Next.
Installing Avid Graphic Device Service The Options dialog box opens. 5. Select Third-party Graphic Device and click Next. 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 Avid iNEWS Command Workstation so that it is not installed. 7. Expand Avid Graphic Device Service and select Avid Graphic Device Service 01.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service n 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. 8. Click Next to continue. n 134 The Avid Graphic Device Service 01 should be the only service selected.
Installing Third-Party Plug-ins for the Graphic Device Service 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. Installing Third-Party Plug-ins for the Graphic Device Service The Avid Graphics device service can be used with several third-party plug-ins, which provide API-based control to graphics devices.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service n Before installing, be sure to confirm that your plug-in is compatible with Command. See the Compatibility Matrix for GDS plug-ins in the Avid iNEWS Command ReadMe for the latest information. Tasks Refer to... Install the core components of Avid Service Framework on the device. Select the Client Install. “Installing Avid Service Framework” on page 126 Install the Graphic device service on the device.
CII Integration 5. Click Apply and let the service restart before proceeding. 6. On the Device Settings tab, enter a name for the device. This name will be used later when configuring the system’s settings in Command. 7. Set the Channel count to the number of channels your device will use. 8. Click Apply and let the service restart before proceeding.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service Tasks Refer to... Install the core components of Avid Service Framework on the device. “Installing Avid Service Framework” on page 126 Install the Graphic device service on the device. “Installing Avid Graphic Device Service” on page 130 Install the Graphic Inventory Editor on the device. “Installing the Avid Graphic Inventory Editor” on page 138 n All settings in Command and Framework are case sensitive.
CII Integration 5. The default Destination folder is: C:\Program Files\Avid\Graphic Inventory Editor\ You can change the location first or accept the default by clicking Next. 6. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 7. When the installation is complete, click Finish. When installed, a separated icon for the GIE is made available on the desktop or in the Start menu.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service 5. On the Device Settings tab, enter a name for the device. This name will be used later when configuring the system’s settings in Command. 6. Set the Channel count to the number of channels your device will use, which is usually 1 or 2. 7. On the Graphic Settings tab, for Device profile, select the appropriate profile. n 140 Device profiles are vendor specific because some of the CII commands used for playout vary from vendor to vendor.
CII Integration 8. In the Connection Settings section, do one of the following: t Select Telnet and enter the machine’s name for Host. Ensure the graphic device is also set for a telnet connection. t Select Serial and fill in the appropriate information for port, bitrate, parity, and so forth. 9. The Graphic device service with CII protocol uses an XML file to keep inventory information. The easiest way to create it is to make a new text file and then rename it, changing the .txt tag to an .xml tag.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service n Avid recommends keeping your inventory XML file in a dedicated folder, such as C:\Command\Styles\templates.xml. 10. Set the Inventory path to the XML file that you just created. 11. Leave the Case-sensitive check box unselected, so that inventory items are not case sensitive. 12.
CII Integration 4. To trigger the macro, it needs to be added to an X-keys or GPI device. n t For X-keys, select Tools > Options > Actions > K-keys. Click the button and in the Choose Action dialog box, select the macros from Control > Macros. t For GPI, select Tools > System Settings > GPI and select the appropriate GPI. Then select Control > Macros and the appropriate index.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service Importing Inventory The following procedure only applies to sites converting from ControlAir to Command. To import graphic inventory from SYSTEM.RESOURCE: 1. At an iNEWS Workstation, check for errors by turning on the monitor server on any iNEWS rundown and reading the messages sent back from that utility program; look for any problems with SYSTEM.RESOURCE. 2. Fix the problems before proceeding. 3. Export all stories in SYSTEM.
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 iNEWS. You can select multiple devices by pressing the Shift or Control keys down while making your selections. With Command, these individual devices will be converted to styles—lower thirds and stills, for example. 10. Click Import.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service n 146 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.
CII Integration Working with Templates A template is a graphic with a pre-set look and fields (or layers) for replaceable data, such as text or video clips. Templates can be grouped together to form a style, such as a set of graphics designed for a specific show. This section provides additional details on the Templates tab in the Graphic Inventory Editor and how to manage templates in the Command inventory. You can create a new template, copy an existing template, or delete templates from the inventory.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service To create a new template: 1. Click the New button at the bottom of the Templates tab. A new blank row will appear in the list of templates. 2. Type the name of the new template in the Name column. 3. Fill in the address information for the template. For CII integration, the address in Command must match the address of the template on the device. 4. Set the field count to a numerical value.
CII Integration Working with Styles A style sets the path to the actual graphics files on the device; therefore, all templates need to be added to a style before they can be played. The style also needs to be set in iNEWS in SYSTEM.MAP. This section provides additional details on the Styles tab in the Graphic Inventory Editor—shown below—and how to manage styles in the Command inventory. You can create a new style, copy or edit an existing style, and delete styles from the inventory.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service 4. From the Templates list, select the template or templates you want to add to the new style. n You can use Ctrl+A, Shift+click, or Ctrl+click to make your selection. 5. Click Add. 6. (Optional) To remove a template from the style, select it from the New list and click Remove. 7. Click Save. To copy a style: 1. Select a style from the list of styles on the Styles tab. 2. Click Copy. 3. Click in the Name field to rename the copy. 4.
CII Integration To assign a style for a standalone playlist: 1. Right-click on the playlist’s channel group icon. 2. Select Edit properties for this channel group. The Playlist Channel Group Properties dialog box appears. 3. Enter the style. 4. Click OK. The following list contains further guidelines related to playback. • Numeric only items do not need to be added to the GIE.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service 5. Click Add. The Add Device Channel dialog box appears. a. Avid recommends using numbers for the name of the channel. b. The device name must match the device name set for the Graphic device service on the Device Settings tab in the Avid Service Configuration application. c. Set the device type to Other Graphics. d. Set the channel index to zero (0) for channel 1. e. Click OK. The Add Device Channel dialog box closes. f.
CII Integration 8. Click Add. The Create New Channel Group dialog box appears. a. Set the name of the group to something eight characters or less with no spaces. b. Click Add for each channel in the group and select the appropriate device channel. To configure the Lyric software: 1. In the Lyric application, select Config > Intelligent Interface. 2. Select the Enable Telnet check box.
4 Installing and Configuring the Graphic Device Service Use the Clone Canvas feature to send preview output to a VGA monitor in the control room. See the Lyric Help system for further instructions. Configuring the Chyron LUCI Plug-in for Chyron ActiveX Support Avid iNEWS Command supports both hand-entered items and newsroom playlist items added to an iNEWS rundown via the Chyron LUCI plug-in. For the plug-in to work, however, some minor configuration of the Graphic device service is necessary.
CII Integration 4. Click the Submit button. This will change the XML data so that the item slug has the message number.
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5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder The Avid iNEWS Command user interface allows you to control multiple production devices, such as Thunder production servers. For the interface to work, however, some software installation and configuration is required.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder Checklist: Installing and Configuring the Thunder Ensuring integration with devices, such as the Avid Thunder, requires installation of various components and services, as well as some configuration. The following is a checklist of activities an installer should verify to ensure a successful installation and configuration. Complete the following tasks in the order that they are listed.
Installing Avid Service Framework Installing Avid Service Framework Each computer and device running Avid iNEWS 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. 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.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder A splash graphic will appear briefly as the installer prepares the InstallShield Wizard. Then the Welcome dialog box appears. 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box opens. n 160 If space is a concern on the C drive, install in the D:\Avid\Service Framework\ directory. You will need to create these directories.
Installing Avid Service Framework 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Frameworkwill be installed and click Next. The Workgroup Name dialog box opens. 5. Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field. c 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. 6. Click Next.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder The Options dialog box opens. 7. Select the option: Avid Service Framework Client and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens.
Installing Avid Thunder Device Service 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 more information about the services in this dialog box, see the tables in page 24. 8. Click Next and follow the installation instructions to complete the installation.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder n 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 Avid iNEWS Command button. If Avid Service Framework is not already installed, a warning dialog box will appear. If it does, click OK and install Avid Service Framework before restarting this installation.
Installing Avid Thunder Device Service 4. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. If you do not accept the terms, the installation program will not continue. n 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.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder 5. Do one of the following: t Click Change to designate an install directory, and then click Next. t Accept the default location by clicking Next. 6. When the Options dialog box opens, select Avid Thunder. The Custom Setup dialog box will appear.
Installing Avid Thunder Device Service n 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.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder 7. Click Next. 8. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 9. When the installation is complete, click Finish. To verify that installed services are running, you must use the Avid Workgroup Properties application.
Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties If the Thunder device is in a different subnet than the Command Servers, you must add the server names to the Lookup tab in Avid Workgroup Properties on the Thunder. To configure Avid Workgroup Properties: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Workgroup Properties. 2. On the Lookup tab, click the Add button under the Workgroup section.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder 6. Enter the full domain name of the server, such as: cmdsvr1.avidbroadcast.com. 7. Leave the port setting as is. 8. Select the Expected check box. 9. Click OK. 10. Repeat steps 5 - 9 to add another Command Server if necessary. 11. Click OK on the Avid Workgroup Properties window. 12. Click Yes, when prompted to restart all services.
Configuring the Thunder Device Service Configuring the Thunder Device Service After any device service is installed for Thunder production servers, some additional configuration is required, using the Service Configuration of Avid Service Framework. For more information, see the Avid Service Framework User’s Guide. To configure the device service: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Service Configuration. 2.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder 9. Click Apply. You can then close the Avid Service Configuration application. 10. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Workgroup Properties. 11. Click the Advanced button. 12. After the Avid Services dialog box opens, select the Avid Thunder device service, then stop and restart it.
Configuring the Thunder 3. In the Protocol Setup dialog box, do the following: - Select a channel (1-8) in the Channel area. - Set Protocol to ThunderNET. - If you intend to use a different database for the channel, enter it in the Database (Blank = default DB) field. 4. Leave the rest of the settings as is. 5. Repeat step 3 for all physical channels, plus an extra channel that is used by Command to send inventory and transport commands.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder Creating the ThunderMOS.cfg File If you intend to use the Thunder Select plug-in at your newsroom workstations, you must create the ThunderMOS.cfg file and configure it for each Thunder server. The ThunderMOS.cfg file contains information that allows workstations with Thunder Select plug-ins to find your various Thunder servers and browse their respective MOS databases. This information is set up in one line per Thunder server. To configure the ThunderMOS.
Creating the ThunderMOS.ini File n Due to the nature of the MOS configuration, you can only have one database per Thunder server. Although you can add multiple databases in the cfg file and the workstations will browse the databases correctly, the MOS metadata will not be properly transmitted between the iNEWS and Thunder servers. 6. If you: - have a security database, type the correct path on a separate line below the Thunder lines.
5 Installing and Configuring the Thunder Your finished ThunderMOS.ini file might look like this: 4. Save the ThunderMOS.ini file.
6 Installing the Command Workstation The Avid iNEWS Command user interface allows you to control multiple production devices from a single workstation running the client software.
6 Installing the Command Workstation Checklist: Installing the Command Workstation Complete the following tasks in the order that they are listed. If you are viewing this checklist online, you can easily access a linked topic that provides procedural details for the task. Return to this main checklist after you have completed each task. Tasks Refer to... Install the core components of Avid Service Framework. “Installing Avid Service Framework” on page 179 Install Avid iNEWS Command.
Installing Avid Service Framework Installing Avid Service Framework Each computer and device running Avid iNEWS 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. 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.
6 Installing the Command Workstation A splash graphic will appear briefly as the installer prepares the InstallShield Wizard. Then the Welcome dialog box appears. 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box opens. n 180 If space is a concern on the C drive, install in the D:\Avid\Service Framework\ directory. You will need to create these directories.
Installing Avid Service Framework 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Frameworkwill be installed and click Next. The Workgroup Name dialog box opens. 5. Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field. c 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. 6. Click Next.
6 Installing the Command Workstation The Options dialog box opens. 7. Select the option: Avid Service Framework Client and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens.
Installing Avid iNEWS 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 more information about the services in this dialog box, see the tables in page 24. 8. Click Next and follow the installation instructions to complete the installation.
6 Installing the Command Workstation The License Agreement appears. 3. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. If you do not accept the terms, the installation program will not continue. n 184 You can print the terms if you want to read them later or keep a copy for your records.
Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Workstation The Destination Folder dialog box opens. 4. Do one of the following: t Click Change to designate an install directory, and then click Next. t Accept the default location by clicking Next.
6 Installing the Command Workstation The Options dialog box opens. 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.
Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Workstation n 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.
6 Installing the Command Workstation 6. Click Next. 7. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 8. When the installation is complete, click Finish. After the installation, if you need to alter the system name from the default, which is command, see the procedure provided in “Configuring a Second Command System” on page 69.
Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties Configuring Avid Workgroup Properties If the Command Workstation is in a different subnet than the Command Servers, you must add the server names to the Lookup tab in Avid Workgroup Properties on the workstation. To configure Avid Workgroup Properties: 1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Workgroup Properties. 2. On the Lookup tab, click the Add button under the Workgroup section.
6 Installing the Command Workstation The Add Lookup Service dialog box will open on top of the Avid Workgroup Properties window, as shown: 6. Enter the full domain name of the server running the Lookup service, such as: cmdsvr1.avidbroadcast.com. 7. Leave the port setting as is. 8. Select the Expected check box. 9. Click OK. 10. Repeat steps 5 - 9 to add another server running the Lookup service. 11. Click OK on the Avid Workgroup Properties window. 12. Click Yes, when prompted to restart all services.
Setting up Device Channels Setting up Device Channels Avid iNEWS Command enables system administrators to map actual channels from a device, such as an Avid Deko or AirSpeed 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. For more information on channel groups, see “Setting up Channel Groups” on page 194.
6 Installing the Command Workstation 5. Click Add. 6. Enter the channel’s name, which can be any alpha-numeric character(s), based on the following guidelines: Device Type n Channel Index Channel Name Description All channel names within a single device type must be unique. Multi Stream 1 A Multi Stream 2 B Multi Stream 3 C AirSpeed Multi Stream video servers begin channel designations at one (1).
Setting up Device Channels Device Type Channel Index Channel Name Deko 0 1 Deko 1 2 n Avid Deko devices begin channel designations at zero (0); however, the name of the first channel can be one. Both channel names for a Deko must be numeric to match the channel selection available through the Deko Select plug-in inside of the iNEWS newsroom computer system. Thunder 1 aPlay Thunder 2 bPlay n Description Avid Thunder begins channel designations at one (1).
6 Installing the Command Workstation n Before you can delete a device channel, you must first delete that channel from that channel from any channel groups or delete the channel group(s) that use the channel. Setting up Channel Groups A channel group is a cluster configured with one or more device channels composed from compatible video servers or character generators.
Setting up Channel Groups The following graphic shows a more visual example of how multiple channel groups can be created from the same four AirSpeed video server channels. The first group shows a single channel group configured to create four playback channels called A, B, C, and D. The next set shows two groups, representing control rooms, with two playback channels each.
6 Installing the Command Workstation All of these channel groups can exist at the same time, although they cannot necessarily all be on air simultaneously. Channels must be created before they can be assigned to channel groups. For more information on how to create channels, see “Setting up Device Channels” on page 191. n The first eight (8) characters of a channel group’s name must be unique to match the eight-character device name in the iNEWS newsroom computer system.
Setting up Channel Groups 4. Click Add. The Add New Channel Group to Playlist dialog box opens. 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 Avid iNEWS newsroom computer system, it is best to make the channel group’s name less than eight characters. 6. Click Add to add a channel to the group.
6 Installing the Command Workstation 7. In the Channel Detail section, select the following: Channel Detail Description Channel Type Select the appropriate channel type, based on: Standard - This is the channel type selected for playout. Browse - This is the channel type selected for changing In and Out points of pre-existing clips for preview or editing purposes only. This does not apply to playout operations. Hotswap - This is the channel type selected for emergency backup channel assignment.
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.
6 Installing the Command Workstation The Edit Channel Group dialog box appears. 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. After editing the channel group, click OK. 8. 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.
Setting up Channel Groups 9. Enter the administrator password and click OK. c Until the Apply or OK button is clicked and administrator password supplied, the changes in the system settings are not saved. 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.
6 Installing the Command Workstation The system will prompt you for the administrator password. 7. Enter the administrator password and click OK. c 202 Until the Apply or OK button is clicked and administrator password supplied, the channel group(s) are not deleted from the system settings.
7 Installing and Configuring the Tablet Application Avid iNEWS 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.
7 Installing and Configuring the Tablet Application Checklist: Setup Tablet Application Integration To enable a connection between an iPad touch-screen device to the Command workgroup, you must complete the following tasks. If you are viewing this checklist online, you can easily link to a topic that provides procedural details for the task. Return to this main checklist after you have completed each task. Tasks Install the Avid Remote Communication Service.
Install the Avid Remote Communication Service The following procedure is based on installing the service on a computer that already has Command software installed on it. Steps might vary if installing on a new computer without Command software already on it. To install the Avid Remote Communication Service: 1. Insert the Command installation CD (or access the install program from the network). 2. When the Welcome dialog box appears, click Next. The Program Maintenance dialog box appears. 3.
7 Installing and Configuring the Tablet Application 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 Configure the Avid Remote Communication Service After the service is installed, some configuration is still required. To configure the Avid Remote Communication Service: 1. Open the Avid Service Configuration application. 2. Navigate to the Avid Remote Communication Service. 3. Set the TCP port that you would like to use for the connection. 4. Click Apply. You can now have the user download the tablet application to the device and configure the connection.
7 Installing and Configuring the Tablet Application 3. In the Name field, enter an alias for the connection. This should be an easy-to-recognize name, such as Studio A. 4. In the Hostname field, enter the name of the computer running the Avid Remote Communication Service. 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.
Configure the Tablet Application Connection 5. Have the user attempt to connect again. If successful, the user should see the main window. n It would be a good idea to create a shotbox at a Command Workstation before connecting so that it is easier to confirm connection to the Command workgroup.
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8 Configuring Playout Control Playout control through Avid iNEWS 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.
8 Configuring Playout Control Controling Playout via the Keyboard Playout control from a Command Workstation is accomplished through the use of the tabbed workspace known as the Playlist Viewer. While some functionality is described in this section, additional information such as customization options is available in Chapter 4 of the Avid iNEWS Command User’s Guide.
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: Cursor location can appear solid or as an outline; varies by field. Icon representing a “Follow-On Playout” event. Icon representing a Looped event. Playout of this event is done. This event is playing now. This event is cued. This event is unavailable. This event will loop twice.
8 Configuring Playout Control Disabling a Command Workstation’s Keyboard Some sites use alternative devices to control playout from Command, such as a GPI device or an X-keys USB keypad, and therefore do not want the computer keyboard at the workstation enabled. To enable or disable the keyboard: 1. Select Tools > Options. 2. In Category, select Keyboard. 3. Do one of the following: t Select Enable keyboard. t Deselect Enable keyboard. 4. Click Apply. 5. Click OK.
Checklist: Setting up an X-keys USB Keypad Checklist: Setting up an X-keys USB Keypad Avid iNEWS 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. n X-keys is third-party hardware. Command natively supports a variety of X-keys devices, which are configured through the Command Workstation application.
8 Configuring Playout Control Tasks Refer to... Program the keypad. “Programming the X-keys” on page 218 Installing an X-keys USB Keypad To install an X-keys USB keypad: t Plug in the keypad to a USB port on your Command Workstation. 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.
Mapping Indices to Channel Names 3. Expand Channel. 4. Select Indices. 5. Enter the channel’s name in the Name column next to the appropriate index. n Avid recommends that if a channel name must be numeric, such as is the case whenever the ActiveX plug-in Avid Deko Select is used, assign it to the same Index number to avoid confusion. 6. 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.
8 Configuring Playout Control 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. Select Tools > Options. 2. In Category, expand Actions and select X-keys. 3. Select Enable X-keys. 4. Set the de-bounce period.
Programming the X-keys n 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. 7. Assign an action to the key by selecting it from the list of those available in the Choose Action dialog box. The most commonly used actions will appear open for your selection already.
8 Configuring Playout Control The following graphic shows a closeup of the first row of keys after they were assigned to the four playout control options of play, cue, pause, and stop. 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.
Setting up the Playout Panel for Touch Screens To view the Playout panel: t Select View > Playout. To configure the Playout panel: 1. Select Tools > Options. If prompted for a password, you must provide it or contact your system administrator. he Options dialog box opens. 2. In Category, select Playout.
8 Configuring Playout Control 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. You can also select whether you want thumbnails and labels shown in the panel while an item is playing or cued. 5. In Category, select Playout > Appearance. 6. In the Thumbnail Label section, select whether you want the item’s slug or ID to be shown. 7.
Checklist: Setting up the GPI Panel n The Playout panel does not support selection-based playout. For the Playout panel to work, indices for the channels being controlled must be set up. Checklist: Setting up the GPI Panel A GPI panel is alternative playback control device that can be used to control playout through Command. GPI panels connect to a GPI card installed in the Command Server.
8 Configuring Playout Control Tasks Refer to... Map GPI events to actions. “Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel” on page 229 Enable the GPI panel for playlist control. “Enabling the GPI Panel” on page 235 Configuring the GPI Card Configuring the GPI card is done using the Avid Service Configuration application. The procedure is covered in this section. To define the GPI card’s board settings: 1.
Configuring the GPI Card n For redundant systems, the name of the device must match on all computers running the GPI device service. For instance, if you have two servers with the GPI device service installed, with one named NRCS1 and the second named NRCS2, by default, the device names would be NRCS1.0 and NRCS2.0. You would have to alter the device names to match to ensure redundancy. 4. Select the Board Type—the GPI card installed on the PC running the Avid GPI Device Service. 5.
8 Configuring Playout Control 14. Select the type of event. Options include: Trigger GPI input. Used for normal, GPI button type; push the GPI button for it to trigger play, pause, cue, and so forth. The GPI signal occurs only while the button is held down, usually no more than a fraction of a second. Level GPI input. Extended on/off. While on, the voltage (usually around 5 volts) will remain high.
Restarting the GPI Device Service 19. After modifying the GPI device service system settings, restart the service. Restarting the GPI Device Service After configuring the GPI card, you must restart the device service. To restart the Avid GPI Device Service: 1. Click Start and select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Workgroup Properties. 2. On the Services tab, click Advanced. 3. Select Avid GPI Device Service. 4. Click Restart.
8 Configuring Playout Control 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. At the Command Workstation to which a GPI panel is connected, click the Start button and select Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Health Monitor. On the Hosts tab, services are listed by computer and device. The Processes tab lists by services. 2.
Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel 3. Expand the Information section. The Device Name shows the hostname.board number. If the Board Status is connected, the service is installed in the right location and the board number was set correctly. The Last Input Value will typically show zero (0) if there’s no button pressed on the panel. The Last Event should be empty, and Event count should be zero (0). 4. Press any of the GPI panel buttons. Health Monitor will refresh after a short delay.
8 Configuring Playout Control The System Settings dialog box appears. 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.
Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel The Choose Action dialog box appears with the GPI > Control options expanded by default. 6. Expand the action, such as Play, and select the index value that corresponds to the appropriate channel. n Channel 01 actually refers to Index value 01.
8 Configuring Playout Control 9. 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. 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. Log in to a Command Workstation. 2. Select Tools > System Settings. 3.
Mapping Events to Actions for a GPI Panel The Choose Action dialog box appears with the GPI > Control options expanded by default. 6. Navigate to the Playlist action and expand it.
8 Configuring Playout Control Here are some of the most commonly used commands for selection-based playout: n - 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. 7. Click OK. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 as needed. 9.
Enabling the GPI Panel Enabling the GPI Panel The GPI panel must be enabled to control a playlist if used for non-channel-specific, selection-based actions that go through the Command user interface. n 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.
8 Configuring Playout Control System administrators must configure system settings to provide a list of GPI panels in the Options dialog box. You can confirm mapping by playing items from the GPI panel; test all of the commands. Configuring GPI Out Command supports GPI Out, meaning a GPI pulse can be sent from the system.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS To ensure proper integration between Avid iNEWS Command and the iNEWS newsroom computer system, some configuration must be done at the iNEWS Workstation. Those configuring iNEWS must have system administrator access and a working knowledge of the newsroom computer system’s administrative features. This chapter contains the following main sections: • Editing the SYSTEM.MAP Story • Editing the SYSTEM.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS Editing the SYSTEM.MAP Story In Avid iNEWS the Map story, which is the first one in the SYSTEM.MAP queue, contains monitor server settings for each newsroom rundown. For more information on monitor servers, see “Monitor Servers” on page 248. Here is an example of settings for Command as they might appear in the Map story: ;NRCS.SHOWS.RUNDOWN USES MONITOR 292 nrcs.shows.rundown nrcs.
Editing the SYSTEM.MAP Story The third line contains the following server information: • Server type - wnasvr specifies a Command Server. • Primary server’s name, such as nrcs1, which is the computer running the Avid iNEWS Communication service. • Backup server’s name, such as nrcs2. • Form name for the monitor server, such as ca-composite. A hyphen can be used as a placeholder. Below the third line are device settings for channel groups in iNEWS Command.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS iNEWS Style Validation Command users can turn off style validation in iNEWS. This is most useful for graphics systems that create new items and need to have them sent to Command, even though they do not exist in the Command inventory. For this feature to work, modification to the SYSTEM.MAP story is required in iNEWS. To turn off style validation: 1. From an iNEWS Workstation, open the first story in the SYSTEM.MAP queue. 2.
Setting up the Plug-ins in iNEWS n You must enter a new line with MOS ID and channel group for each Deko channel group you configured in Avid iNEWS Command. The fifth line contains the following device information: • The MOS ID of an Avid Thunder production server, such as MOSIDTHDR_A. This must match the MOS ID configured in the ThunderMOS.cfg file. See “Creating the ThunderMOS.cfg File” on page 174. • The channel group for the Thunder, such as Thunder.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS If only one plug-in is installed, the Tools menu option will be the name of that plug-in: Avid Deko Select or Avid Thunder Select. Also, only one tab will appear in the plug-in workspace. n 242 If both Thunder and Deko plug-ins are being installed on an iNEWS Workstation, Avid recommends the Thunder service be installed first.
Setting up the Plug-ins in iNEWS Installing and Configuring Avid Thunder Select The Thunder Select plug-in allows iNEWS users to view thumbnails of video items on the Thunder and to drag-and-drop those items directly into an iNEWS story. To install and configure Avid Thunder Select: 1. Ensure that the iNEWS client software is not running. 2. At the iNEWS Workstation, run the Avid Thunder Select installation program called ThunderSelectClient.exe. 3. Copy the ThunderMOS.ini file from the C:\Thunder directo
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS 8. In the Setup Menu dialog box, select the interface, either iNEWS or ENPS, depending upon the newsroom computer system with which you are interfacing. If you are integrating with an iNEWS system, the fields will be grayed out and populated according to the information you supplied in the ThunderMOS.cfg file.
Setting up the Plug-ins in iNEWS 11. Click the Options button again. The Options dialog box opens. 12. Set the options, including View Type, Event Properties, and Channel. The channel value selected here must match the channel name entered when the device channels were set up for the Thunder. For more information, see “Setting up Device Channels” on page 191. 13. Click Apply. For more information on Avid Thunder Select, see the Avid Thunder Select Installation and Configuration Guide.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS 4. Select Tools > Plugins > Avid Deko Select. If Thunder Select is also installed on the workstation, the menu option will be Tools > Plugins > Avid Graphics Select. The first time you open Avid Deko Select, an error message appears stating that Deko Select is not configured. 5. Click OK. The Configuration dialog box opens. 6.
Setting up the Plug-ins in iNEWS 10. Select options to indicate what you want Deko Select to display. 11. Select the Preview Style you want to use as your default, then click the Set As Default button. 12. Click OK. Configuring Gateway Settings from an ini File After you have configured the Gateway Settings on the first workstation, you can install them on additional workstations from an ini file.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS Monitor Servers Monitor server is a utility program—running on the iNEWS newsroom computer system—that checks a show’s event requests for errors, creates composite and event lists, and sends newsroom playlists to Avid iNEWS Command. A monitor server must be assigned device and mailbox numbers—typically, these numbers are the same, which makes the configuration easier to remember.
Monitor Servers 2. Choose an available mailbox number. For simplicity, this should be the same 3-digit device number. Do the following: a. Use the list console command to ensure no other device is using the mailbox number you have chosen.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS c. Add the monitor server’s device number to the servers line in the host definition for the iNEWS Server that will run the monitor server program. For instance: servers 261 263 265 267 The device number 267 is added to the servers line in this example. n Divide your server programs evenly among your iNEWS Servers to distribute the load they put on your system. For instance, put odd numbered programs on server A and even numbered ones on server B.
Monitor Servers e. When you finish making changes to the configuration file, save your changes by typing: w c Do not use an uppercase (W) in step 3e. f. When you press enter, a number will appear, such as 1279, indicating the file size. You can then exit the line editor by typing: q 4. (Optional) Test your configuration changes. After editing the configuration file (/site/config), it should be backed up. 5. Reconfigure the system.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS Using the list Command to View Assigned Mailboxes Variations of the list command can be used at the console to determine mailbox assignments for specific devices, queues, and so forth.
Queue Properties Queue Properties To ensure seamless interaction between Avid iNEWS and iNEWS 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 Avid iNEWS. For more information on the Queue Properties dialog box, see Chapter 5 in the Avid iNEWS Setup and Configuration Manual. To view the Queue Properties dialog box: 1. Log in to an iNEWS Workstation. 2.
9 Integrating with Avid iNEWS forms or modify existing forms, and about database traits, see Chapters 5 and 8 of the Avid iNEWS Setup and Configuration Manual. Users should log off and sign back on to view the new queue/story form settings. On the Maintain tab, ensure the standard mailbox number is set correctly. Rundowns that load playlists to Command through monitor servers must be set to use a standard mailbox number.
Queue Properties On the User Interface tab, ensure that the Refresh option is selected to enable automatic updates from Command.
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10 Integrating with ENPS To ensure proper integration between Avid iNEWS 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. n ENPS is third-party software. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for more detailed information regarding the newsroom computer system.
10 Integrating with ENPS Configuring ENPS You must configure the ENPS MOS settings on an ENPS newsroom computer system to enable integration with Avid iNEWS Command. To configure the ENPS MOS settings: 1. Open the ENPS client interface. 2. Click the green Rover button on the Corporate folder at the bottom of your screen. This folder—fourth from the left—is typically labeled with your station call letters or corporate name. By default, it is labeled ENPS. 3. Select System Maintenance > Groups.
Configuring ENPS A dialog box with a list of configured groups opens. 4. Click the New button. 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. Click Save. 8. Click the green Rover button on the Corporate folder again.
10 Integrating with ENPS 9. Select System Maintenance > MOS Configuration. A dialog box with a list of configured MOS plug-ins opens. 10. Click the New button. The ENPS dialog box opens. 11. Enter the MOS ID. The information you enter here must match the iNEWS Command MOS ID in the Command system settings. For more information, see “Configuring MOS Settings in Command” on page 262. 12. Click OK. A new row appears in the list. 13.
Configuring ENPS n Text Box Name Description Description Enter the name that identifies this plug-in for users. IP Enter the IP address of the Command Server running the MOS Communication service. Program Select the group you created in step 5 on page 259. MOS Version Enter the version used by your Avid iNEWS Command system. Although both versions 2.6 and 2.8 are supported, Avid strongly recommends using MOS 2.8. Auto Create Ensure the auto create field is enabled.
10 Integrating with ENPS Configuring MOS Settings in Command The MOS category in the System Settings dialog box allows system administrators to configure the Command system to integrate with a MOS-enabled newsroom computer system, such as ENPS. A MOS-enabled newsroom computer system can send playlists to Command. MOS (Media Object Server) is an industry-standard, XML-based protocol that is primarily used by a newsroom computer system (NRCS) to maintain running orders on a video server.
Configuring MOS Settings in Command 4. Edit the MOS settings accordingly: MOS Setting Description iNEWS Command MOS The ID that enables enables bidirectional communications between a ID 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. Newsroom Host Name Host name of the newsroom computer system’s server.
10 Integrating with ENPS MOS Setting Description (Continued) Buddy Host Name Host name of the newsroom computer system’s “buddy” or backup server. MOS version Determines which version of MOS protocol Command will use. 5. Set the default graphics style for playlists loaded from a MOS-based newsroom computer system, if necessary. Graphics styles are added at the Command Workstation via the Playlist category in the System Settings dialog box.
Configuring MOS Settings in Command n 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. 10. 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. 11.
10 Integrating with ENPS To view advanced MOS settings: 1. Select Tools > System Settings. 2. Expand the MOS category. 3. Select Advanced. 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. n Avid strongly recommends contacting Customer Support before altering any of the advanced settings.
Configuring MOS Settings in Command 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. Only one entry is allowed, and users should not set the MOS Channel to a graphic channel group; it is not necessary.
10 Integrating with ENPS n If you plan to use MOS Channel to change the channel group for any MOS Active rundown, you need to define channel group in the MOS Channel field for all rundowns. If the MOS Channel is not defined when the rundown is MOS activated, the MOS Channel needs to be set twice to make the change happen. Configuring Command for Deko Select When using the Avid Deko Select plug-in with Command and ENPS, some configuration is needed.
Configuring Command for MOS Redirection n For more information, see documentation provided by ENPS. 2. Configure the Deko channel group in Command. 3.
10 Integrating with ENPS 6. Restart the service by going to the backup Command Server. a. Click the Start button and select Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Workgroup Properties. b. Click the Advanced button and select the MOS Communication service. c. Click Restart. After your configuration is complete, you can confirm MOS redirection functionality. n You can test MOS redirection at any time; it does not require the primary server to be down. To confirm MOS redirection functionality: 1.
Enabling Object Placeholders Enabling Object Placeholders Avid iNEWS 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. 2. Expand the MOS category. 3. Select Advanced. 4. Select the Create object placeholders check box. To add an object placeholder in ENPS: 1.
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11 Configuring the Perle IOLAN Server Avid iNEWS Command supports 422 serial connection via the Perle IOLAN TCP/Serial port server, which must be purchased separately from Command. n This is the only supported means of 422 communication with Windows 2008 and Windows 7. See the Avid iNEWS Command ReadMe for latest supported versions of IOLAN software. Additionally, the IOLAN server supports full VDCP redundancy.
11 Configuring the Perle IOLAN Server Configuring the IOLAN Server To configure the IOLAN server: 1. Turn on the IOLAN server and connect it to the network. Make sure it is in the same subnet as the Command Server. 2. On the Command Server, install the Perle TruePort software, which includes the Perle Device Manager and the TruePort Management Tool. 3. Start the Perle Device Manager. It will enable the Assign IP button when it automatically detect the IOLAN server. 4.
Configuring the TruePort Clients - Retry: 3 10. If any changes were needed, click Download All Changes. 11. If any changes were needed, click Tools > Reset > Reboot IOLAN. Configuring the TruePort Clients After you complete configuration on the IOLAN server, you need to configure the TruePort clients. To configure TruePort clients: 1. Run the TruePort Management Tool. 2. Click the Add button. 3. In the Add TruePort Adapter Wizard dialog box, enter the IP address for the IOLAN server and click Next. 4.
11 Configuring the Perle IOLAN Server g. Click OK. 12. Click the Advanced tab and confirm the following options are set accordingly: - Return when connection is fully establish should be selected. - The maximum wait time should be set to five (5) seconds. - Send keep alive packets should not be selected. 13. Click the Packet Forwarding tab, select Enable Packet Forwarding, and set the Idle Time to 10 milliseconds. 14. Click the Copy Settings To button and copy the settings to the remaining COM ports.
Wiring for IOLAN to Video Server If you are diagnosing connection problems using Avid Diagnostics, and the Command Video device service shows the warning message, “Unable to create a VDCP channel on port COM58”, and the details show that the port is in use, it means that the wire is not correct.
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12 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.
12 Confirming Functionality Monitoring System Status After installation and configuration of the Command system is complete, you can check the status by using the Avid Health Monitor To check the current status of the system: 1. Click the Start button and select Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Health Monitor. On the Hosts tab, services are listed by computer and device. The Processes tab lists by services. 2. Confirm that no problems are reported.
Viewing Status of Services Viewing Status of Services Avid Command uses Avid Service Framework as its structure for discovering and communicating with services. To start Workgroup Properties: t Click the Start button and select > All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid Workgroup Properties. The Avid Workgroup Properties window opens.
12 Confirming Functionality The Workgroup Properties application uses colored icons—in combination with text—on the Services tab to show the status (started and/or enabled) of all Avid services. A user can click the Advanced button to see more information about individual services. The icons displayed provide fast, easy identification of the current status of an Avid service.
Confirming Command Inventory c n If you are using VDCP and do not have an inventory port configured, you cannot confirm inventory via the Inventory panel in Command. There can be a delay of approximately 2 minutes for the inventory to appear after creating a channel group. Also, ensure that you check both video and graphic (character generator) assets.
12 Confirming Functionality Testing Workflow The person testing the system’s workflow should have a basic working knowledge of the various systems that interact with Command, such as the newsroom computer system as well as the Command client application. n For basic user information on Avid iNEWS, iNEWS Command, or other integrated Avid products, see the User’s Guides and help systems that accompany each product. To test workflow: 1.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Index Index Symbols /site/config 248 A Add Lookup Service dialog box 79 Add New Event dialog box 225 Add Panel dialog box 225 Add Workgroup dialog box 169 AirSpeed channel groups 194 configuring device services 67, 80 configuring services for thumbnails 59 AirSpeed Multi Stream channel designations 192 configuration checklist 78 configuring Command workgroup 82 configuring Interplay workgroup 79 configuring the device service 80 device integration checklist 72 install Service
Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ creating 196 defined 194 deleting 201 editing 199 examples of 194 redundancy 195 Channel indices 216 Channel-specific actions assigning 219 mapping 216 Checklists Command client installation 137, 178 Command pre-installation 19 Command Server installation 20 Deko configuration 105 Deko installation 92 Multi Stream configuration 78 Multi Stream installation 72 setting up the GPI panel 223 setting up X-keys USB keypad 215 Thunder integration 158 Choose Action dialog box 231,
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Add Workgroup 169 Apply Studio Settings 198 Choose Action 219, 231, 233, 233 DekoMOS Gateway Configuration 106 Destination Folder 132, 185 Options 221 Queue Properties 253 System Settings 196, 229 Digital recorder 71 Documentation for Command 41 dongle 103 Duration 238 E Email Alerter service 30 ENPS configure Deko Select 268 configure MOS redirection 269 integration 257 MOS settings 258 News Object Manager 261 play while record 85 Event types 226 F First Input Pin 225 Functiona
Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ MOS support 262 iNEWS Servers configuration file 248 host definition 250 Installation Avid Deko Select 245 Avid Thunder Select 243 Command on a server 40 Command on a workstation 130, 183 determining disk space 101, 167 Service Framework software on Multi Stream 73 USB keypads 216 Interplay Agent service 59 Interplay workgroup, configuring for Multi Stream 79 Inventory panel 282 confirming media availability 282 K Keyboard alternative keypad device 223 disabling 214 L Le
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Playlist icons 213 Playlist Viewer 212 Playout control 212 configuring 211, 273 Plug-ins 241 Procedures add a style 150 add an environment 121 add the permanent license 38 add the temporary license 35 assign a style to standalone playlist 151 change system name 69 checking system status 280 configure a second Command system 69 configure Avid Video device service (Omneon) 49 configure Avid Video device service (VDCP) 56 configure Chyron integration 151 configure Command for MOS-bas
Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ start Workgroup Properties 281 test workflow 284 view advanced MOS settings 266 view the Queue Properties dialog box 253 Q Queue form, explained 253 Queue Properties dialog box 253 Quit time 238 R Redundancy channel groups 195 configuring the Lookup tab 65 VDCP 57 Rover button 258 S Secondary Command systems 69 Serial connections 54 Server type 239 Service Configuration 35 Services Avid Deko Renderer 45 Service Framework 24, 29 viewing status 281 Site licenses 30 SNMP G
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Index XML-based protocol 262 291
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