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Configuring the iNEWS Command Server
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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. The following sections contain information related to Command
integration with Omneon or Harris devices, as well as others that use VDCP.
Because VDCP does not support metadata, all of the information (item slug, date, etc.) is
stored within the iNEWS Command system.
• Command sets the Last Modified date to the date that the item first appears in
Command.
• Command lets users edit the item’s slug.
• If the item’s slug is blank, Command copies the item’s ID to the Slug field.
Configuring VDS for Omneon
The Avid Video device service has a plug-in that allows for network-based control of
Omneon Spectrum and Media Deck. Selecting the Omneon plug-in also means that the
Video device service is fully redundant, like other Command services.
For the plug-in to work, however, some configuration is required, using the Avid Service
Configuration application of Avid Service Framework. For more information about this
application, see the Avid Service Framework User’s Guide.
To configure the Avid Video device service for Omneon network control:
1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Service Framework > Avid
Service Configuration.
2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid Video Device Service.
3. 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 Plug-in Chooser tab, select the Omneon plug-in and click Apply. By default this
selection is set to none.