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Operation/Reference GuideVideo Management/DistributionVision2 v8.2®Latest Release: 04/30/2014Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide

Overview2Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideComponents of a Vision2 systemA Vision2 system can consist of one or more Vision2 servers. One of the Vision

Record Service92Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following settings are available in the Recording section:Recording a Video StreamPerform these s

Record Service93Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideManual RecordingConfigure the Record Service in the same way as for a Continuous Record, except choos

Record Service94Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideRecord a video as follows:1. Enter a name for the recording in the Name text box2. Select a category

Record Service95Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide2. Move your cursor over the schedule to select the time where the recording should occur using the 2

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Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure97Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown ProcedureOverviewIn the event

Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure98 Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide sWhen all systems are down, you can safely proceed without negativ

Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure99Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide TroubleshootingIn the case that this procedure is followed, but doe

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Appendix B - Backup and Upgrade process101Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide Appendix B - Backup and Upgrade processUpgrading the Vision2 SoftwarePerio

Overview3Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideServer SpecificationsThe following table lists the specifications for the V2-SERVER-0300 (FG3106-03), V2-SER

Appendix B - Backup and Upgrade process102 Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide 7. Click Restore8. Repeat steps 3-7 for each of the three databases

Appendix C- Troubleshooting103Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide Appendix C- TroubleshootingTime Zone IssuePostgres datestyle MUST be configured to the

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Overview4Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVision2 Expansion StorageThe Vision2 Expansion Storage V2-STORAGE-2400 (FG3102-01) is an optional accessory

Overview5Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVision2 Network RequirementsNetwork Switch RequirementsVision2 requires a Gigabit layer 2/3 network switch w

Overview6Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 1 Example hosts fileIf don’t have a DNS server and you need to change the name of a server you will ha

Wiring and Device Connections7Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideWiring and Device ConnectionsV2-Master Server Rear Panel ConnectionsThis section detail

Wiring and Device Connections8Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 5 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the LAN RJ-45 connector and cable.

Installation9Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideInstallationThis section provides instructions on how to install the different Vision2 accessories.Insta

Installation10Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSet-Top BoxesThe STB-04 (FG3100-65) Set-Top Box supports viewing live programming via a Producer channe

Installation11Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideUse an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI port on the set-top box to an HDMI port on your video source. H

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Installation12Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSetup networking on your set-top box as follows:1. Select the DHCP menu2. Change the DHCP setting to di

Installation13Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideConfigure the video settings as follows:1. Return to the User Prefs menu and select the Video page, see

Installation14Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideAfter the set-top box reboots, it accesses the Vision2 master server you indicated and downloads the la

Installation15Vision2 Operation/Reference Guideplayback. Use the Play button to resume viewing a paused video stream. To refresh your set top box to d

Installation16Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe set-top box also has a search feature, select the search icon and click OK to open the search dialo

Vision2 User Interface17Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVision2 User InterfaceThis section provides a brief overview of the Vision2 User interface, i

Vision2 User Interface18Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideAccessing the Vision2 User Interface For the First TimePerform these steps to access your Mas

Vision2 User Interface19Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVision2 Menu StructureThe Vision2 menu has the following components:You must reboot your serv

Vision2 User Interface20Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMenu and Archive Access RestrictionsMenu access is restricted as follows:Only an administra

Vision2 User Interface21Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide4. Go to Manage System > V2 Services Permissions and Enable V2 Service User Access control

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Vision2 User Interface22Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideLoading and Enabling Vision2 ServicesThe typical steps the user must follow to load and enabl

Vision2 User Interface23Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide1. Login as the Administrator, select the appropriate menu tabs for the service. Select the l

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Server Management25Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideServer ManagementThis section provides information on managing multiple Vision2 servers.OverviewIn

Server Management26Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideAccessing a Vision2 Server Directly (Troubleshooting only)Perform these steps to access your serve

Server Management27Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideChanging a Server’s NameYou can change your server’s name from the default name assigned to it. Af

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Licensing29Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideLicensingThis section explains how to License your Vision2 system and allocate Licenses to your Vision2 se

Licensing30Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideChoose one of the Select License Server options:Use the local license server installed and running on th

Licensing31Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide2. This selection opens the Contact Information window, enter your contact information. Note If you alread

Licensing32Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide4. Choose the product to license, in this case Vision2Choose either a local License Server (default option

Licensing33Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVision2 License Management ScreenLogin to the Vision2 user interface using Internet Explorer and go to htt

Licensing34Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideAdding a License to a Vision2 ServerTo add a license to a server, click on the row for the particular lice

Licensing35Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideRules for V2-Master-XXXX ServersThis is the only server type which supports Archive services.The serve

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Manage System37Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideManage SystemWe have already discussed two sub menus contained in the Manage System menu, Licensing an

Manage System38Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideUser Interface ConfigurationThe User Interface Configuration screen allows the administrator to config

Manage System39Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide3. Select the type of device from the Type options menu. You can choose from Tablet or Amino.4. Select

Manage System40Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideCreating a New TemplatePerform these steps to create a new template:1. Click Create New Template. A se

Manage System41Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 46 Template Editor SettingsTemplate SettingsNavigation:Menu Selector Color Use the color chart t

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Manage System42Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideBackground Alpha Use the spin box to indicate the alpha used to create the background gradient. You ca

Manage System43Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 47 displays the locations of the vertical text, thumbnails, and page indicator on the user interf

Manage System44Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 48 displays the location of the info header on the user interface.Set-Top Box ManagementSet-Top B

Manage System45Vision2 Operation/Reference Guidecurrently detected. This list includes the name, status, channel type, and IP address of each set-top

Manage System46Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideUser Access ControlThe User Access Control screen determines the type of User Access Control used to l

Manage System47Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideClick on a folder or item in the Group Name column to set the LDAP Base DN to the Path value for the

Manage System48Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 51 User group Users have permissions to Enable/Disable MPEG Recorder1 and change service nameFIG

Manage System49Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVOD BandwidthThe VOD bandwidth page, Manage System > VOD Bandwidth is used to view your bandwidth u

Manage System50Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideConfigurationThe configuration tab is used to select which network interface card to monitor on each s

Manage System51Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following options are available on the Manage Channel Order page. Perform these steps to change th

iiVision2 Operation/Reference GuideTable of ContentsAdding a Server to your Vision2 System...

Manage System52Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMPEG h264 Video4. Enter the Channel Name5. Enter the channel URL for the Windows Media Stream or the

Live MPEG MAX CSE Encoder Service53Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideLive MPEG MAX CSE Encoder ServiceThe Vision2 Live MPEG Max CSE Encoder Service is

Live MPEG MAX CSE Encoder Service54Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide3. In the Username text box enter the username used to gain access to the encoder.

Live MPEG MAX CSE Encoder Service55Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideOnce you have entered encoder access details and setup your multicast settings you

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Reflector Service57Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideReflector ServiceThe Vision2 Reflector Service is used for the following tasks:To unicast a loca

Reflector Service58Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideActivating a Unicast StreamPerform these steps to activate a unicast stream:1. Select and load the

Reflector Service59Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide3. Choose whether the source is a Live Channel or an external source by clicking the Local V2 Chan

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DVB Service61Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideDVB ServiceThe Vision2 DVB Service provides and manages a single Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) multiplex

Table of ContentsiiiVision2 Operation/Reference GuideViewing the Reflector Output Stream ...

DVB Service62Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide2. Enter the base multicast address in the Base Multicast Address text box. All channels you choose to t

DVB Service63Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideTransmit Selected ChannelsThis section describes how to transmit DVB Tuner channels on your network. Use

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Archive Service65Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideArchive ServiceThe Vision2 Archive service provides a multi-format, multi-bitrate storage system for

Archive Service66Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide3. Double-click an Archive license to configure that Archive. If you are not using a NAS archive you

Archive Service67Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSetting Up a NAS ArchiveA NAS archive requires a Vision2 server running release 8.2.4327 or greater.

Archive Service68Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide8. In the v2system Properties dialog (FIG. 67), remove Users from the list, and click Apply. You can

Archive Service69Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide17. Repeat steps 11-16 for AMX Vision2. When finished, you can close the Services dialog.18. In Wind

Archive Service70Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide25. Click Test Settings and confirm the user is valid and the path is accessible. Click Close.26. In

Archive Service71Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide33. Select Manage System > Manage Licensing. If you are configuring a NAS archive perform the fol

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Archive Service72Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideConfiguring a SAN ArchiveSan Archives are configured in a similar way to NAS Archives. Before starti

Archive Service73Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe recommended bitrate for high-definition VC1 is 8-12 Mbits.MPEG-2MPEG-2 must be encapsulated in a

Archive Service74Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVideo on Demand and Managing ContentAll content is stored in the archive in a hierarchical structure

Archive Service75Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFolders images (thumbnails) are taken from the thumbnail of the most recent media uploaded in that f

Archive Service76Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideNow that you are in a folder, click on a video/audio file to select it, the selected media is shown

Archive Service77Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideUpload VideoTo upload a video, select Upload New Media from the options menu to display the upload s

Archive Service78Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideLayout MenuThe layout menu allows you to select the layout used for browsing the Archive, there are

Archive Service79Vision2 Operation/Reference GuidePlaying a Video within the ArchiveTo play a video within the archive double click the Video thumbnai

Archive Service80Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideEditing MetadataTo edit metadata for your media, start playing a video and select Edit Information f

Archive Service81Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideTo edit the contents of a metadata section click underneath the relevant section heading, a blue bor

Overview1Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideOverviewVision2 is a sophisticated, fully-integrated video capture, management, and broadcast system for org

Archive Service82Vision2 Operation/Reference GuidePermissions set on a category do not automatically apply to sub-categories of that folder, you must

Archive Service83Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideCreating a New Metadata SectionTo create a new text section, click Add new Text section. The followi

Archive Service84Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFTP ClientVision2 includes an FTP Upload tool to allow users to upload files that are bigger than 2G

Archive Service85Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide7. Click the up arrow to navigate up the folder hierarchy, click refresh to see any changes to the f

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Producer Service87Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideProducer ServiceOverviewThe Vision2 Producer Services allows you to create a scheduled TV channel.

Producer Service88Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideYou can configure the following options for the Vision2 Producer Service:Setting Up an Intermission

Producer Service89Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe Name and URL text boxes populate with the name and path of the intermission source. This source

Producer Service90Vision2 Operation/Reference Guidewill only see published files of the correct format and bitrate in folders that they have view perm

Record Service91Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideRecord ServiceThe Vision2 Record Service provides the ability to record an MPEG-2 Live Channel into a