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2 Copyright 2011 ViewCast Corporation. All rights reserved. ViewCast, Niagara SCX, ViewCast logo, Osprey, Niagara, SimulStream, Niagara logo, SchedulStream, GoStream, and ViewCast Media Platform (VMp) are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. QuickTime, iphone, ipad, and ipod are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Adobe and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. Disclaimer The information in this publication remains the property of ViewCast Corporation. Users may not use, reproduce, or disclose this information without the implied consent and written approval of the company. ViewCast Corporation makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, ViewCast Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication to make enhancements in the products described in this manual, at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes. In no event will ViewCast Corporation be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. ViewCast Corporation is not responsible for any third-party license fees that may occur with the use of our products by an enduser including but not limited to creating or distributing content. The user is responsible for any fees the Multimedia Patent Trust may apply for creating and distributing MPEG content. Corporate contact information ViewCast collaborates and partners with various clients to integrate products into their individual environments. For additional information, contact To purchase products, contact For technical support for this product, contact the following: VMp Technical Support Phone: Online request: ViewCast 3701 West Plano Parkway, Suite 300, Plano, TX Toll Free (U.S. only): Web site: For additional information, contact To purchase additional products, contact

3 VMp Live User Guide Contents Before you begin... 1 Product description... 1 Audience... 1 Conventions for this guide... 2 Getting started... 3 Accessing the application... 3 Logging in... 6 Viewing VMp Live main window... 7 Viewing Devices... 8 Viewing Date Selection... 9 Viewing Event Calendar Viewing Encoder Schedule Navigating VMp Live Resize the panels Minimize a panel Maximize a panel Moving the panels Viewing events Viewing an event Scheduling a new event Accessing the New Event form Program guide Encoder option menu New Event form Working with scheduled events Using the event options menu Edit event Delete event Working with encoders Using the encoder options menu Viewing current video feed Understanding properties and settings ViewCast iii

4 Contents Default Streaming Settings form Delete Encoder form Managing devices and encoders Adding devices Adding encoders to devices Editing an encoder Changing a device Deleting a device Index iv ViewCast

5 VMp Live User Guide Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the ViewCast Media Platform (VMp ) Live. This user guide provides stepby-step instructions for using your new media management software. For the latest ViewCast product information and news, visit our website at Product description VMp Live enables users of Niagara products to view, schedule, and manage a network of systems and encoders. You can extend VMp Live with additional management functionality of the created assets by upgrading to VMp Portal. VMp Live is available as an independent server-deployed application or as an add-on component on rack mounted Niagara systems. This software product lets you schedule and automate the operation of your ViewCast encoding solutions. The appropriate encoding profile will automatically start and stop as recurring or one-time events according to the schedule. You can schedule events against specific encoding profiles on one or many encoding devices. You also have the option to view the status of encoders, preview streams, and check settings and encoding profiles on a calendar and program schedule view. Audience The audience for this user guide includes anyone who uses or administers the VMp Live add-on. Users should have a basic understanding of streaming media. This user guide provides information on VMp Live deployed on as an independent server application only. ViewCast 1

6 Before You Begin Conventions for this guide This guide uses the document conventions specified in the following table to help you identify different types of information. Guide Conventions Convention Description Example / (forward slash) Separates parts of an Internet address or the levels in a path to a UNIX server, directory, or file \ (backward slash) Separates the levels in a path to a Windows server, directory, or file. Bold text Note: IMPORTANT! CAUTION! Characters to enter when referenced in a procedure. The name of fields or keys to press. Provides supplemental information. Provides important data that affects how the system or software responds. Identifies information that may cause loss of data or serious system problems. ows2000/usr/watch C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\ In the example, enter DTMF as the group type. Press Enter to save your changes. Note: The prompt may not display if IMPORTANT! You must install Niagara SCX prior to configuring SCX options CAUTION! Uploading a new asset file replaces the current asset file. 2 ViewCast

7 VMp Live User Guide Getting started VMp Live has an easy-to-use interface. This guide includes steps to perform the following functions: Browse for scheduled events View events Schedule a new event Work with scheduled events Work with encoders Manage devices and encoders Accessing the application You can access VMp Live from the Niagara system or from a separate computer on the same network. To access the application from a Niagara system: 1. Power on the Niagara system. 2. Attach a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the Niagara system and launch a web browser. In the address bar, enter Or Launch a web browser from a separate computer on the same network. In the address bar, enter Note: The serial number can be located on the bottom or the side of the system in the format HSxxxxxxxx or NPxxxxxxxx. The serial number also appears on the LCD screen on the front panel of the system. Note: The system may prompt you to load Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or later. If Flash is already installed on the system, you will be prompted to update your Flash Player version if necessary. 3. After you download the Flash Player, re-enter the localhost address in address bar. The VMp Welcome window displays (see Logging in). ViewCast 3

8 Getting Started You can access VMp Live from the stand-alone server or from a remote computer. To access from a stand-alone server: 1. Press Power on the front panel of the stand-alone server. When the system completes the boot-up process, a login screen displays similar to Figure 1. Figure 1. Sample login screen 2. Click viewcast. 3. In the password field, enter viewcast123. Figure 2. Password field 4. Press Enter or click Log In. The desktop window displays. 5. Launch FireFox by clicking on the icon in the tool bar. 6. In the address bar, enter Note: The system may prompt you to load Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or later. If Flash is already installed on the system, you will be prompted to update your Flash Player version if necessary. 7. After you download the Flash Player, re-enter localhost address in address bar. The VMp Welcome window displays (see Logging in). 4 ViewCast

9 To access from a remote computer: 1. Press Power on the front panel of the stand-alone server. When the system completes the boot-up process, a login screen displays similar to Figure 3. Figure 3. Sample login screen 2. Click viewcast. 3. In the Password field, enter viewcast123. Figure 4. Password field 4. Press Enter or click Log In. The desktop window displays. 5. Click on the system tools icon in the tool bar. 6. In the drop-down list, select Terminal. A Terminal window displays. 7. Enter ifconfig. 8. Press Enter. The details for the network interfaces on the stand-alone server display. 9. Find the internet address for the server. The internet address is preceded by: inet addr in the format Launch your web browser on the remote computer. 11. In the address bar, enter Note: Enter the VMp URL in the address bar. The VMp URL is in the format: ipaddress is the host name or IP address of the host where VMp Live is installed, and [:port] is an optional port number if the VMp Live server is not running on the default port (80). Note: The system may prompt you to load Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or later. If Flash is already installed on the system, you will be prompted to update your Flash Player version if necessary. 12. After you download the Flash Player, re-enter the VMp URL in address bar. The VMp Welcome window displays (see Logging in). ViewCast 5

10 Getting Started Logging in You can log in to VMp Live from the system desktop or from a remote computer. To log in to VMp Live: 1. In the Welcome window (Figure 5), enter your Username. The default is vmpadmin. Figure 5. Welcome window 2. Enter your Password. The default is viewcast. 3. Click Log in. The initial VMp window displays. 6 ViewCast

11 Viewing VMp Live main window VMp Live has two tabs: Event Calendar and Encoder Schedule. These tabs provide all the functions you need to view, schedule, and record digital media. The default view is the Event Calendar tab. The VMp tab bar (Figure 6) at the top of the window lets you navigate through VMp Live. Note: You can configure the window display by expanding, collapsing, and moving panels. Figure 6. Main window A. The Devices list (see Managing devices). B. Click to view the Event Calendar tab. This view is the default. (See Viewing Event Calendar.) C. Click to view the Encoder Schedule tab (see Viewing Encoder Schedule ). D. Click to access the Help guide and About VMp. E. The Date Selection calendar (see Viewing Date Selection). F. Displays the host URL. G. Displays the user name. H. Click to refresh the window or to log out of VMp Live. I. Displays the status of your connection. ViewCast 7

12 Getting Started Viewing Devices Use the Devices panel to filter the information shown in the Event Calendar and Encoder Schedule panels by device or by encoder. The same filter is applied to both the Event Calendar and the Encoder Schedule. Figure 7. Devices A. Click to add, change, or delete a device (see Managing devices and encoders). B. Click to minimize or maximize the panel. C. Click to display events from all available encoders in the Event Calendar and Encoder Schedule views. D. Click to display the encoders for this device. Note: Click on a single device to apply a filter that displays only events for encoders on the selected device. Click on single encoder to apply a filter that shows only events for that one encoder. 8 ViewCast

13 Viewing Date Selection Use the Date Selection panel (Figure 8) to change the view on both the Event Calendar and the Encoder Schedule to the selected date. Figure 8. Date Selection A. Click to maximize or minimize the window. B. Displays the current day and date. C. Click to display the previous month s calendar. D. Displays the current month and year. E. Click to display the next month s calendar. F. Today s date is highlighted. The Event Calendar can display a flexible range of days. To select a range of days, click on a day (1 to 31) to select the starting date, and then shift+click on the ending day. If you select seven or fewer days, the Day view displays, otherwise the Week view displays. For a date range, the Encoder Schedule is positioned at the start of the range. Both the Event Calendar and the Encoder Schedule attempt to position the display so that the first event on a date is visible whenever possible. ViewCast 9

14 Getting Started Viewing Event Calendar The Event Calendar lets you view and schedule events in a traditional calendar view similar to Microsoft Outlook. The Event Calendar displays the scheduled events for the selected period. You have the option to choose a Month, Week, or Day period. The events displayed are filtered by the device or encoder selection in the Devices panel. To access this page, click the Event Calendar tab. Figure 9. Event Calendar A. Click to maximize or minimize the window. B. Click < to move back in time. C. Click to display the schedule for today s date in the Day view. D. Click > to advance the calendar. If you are on the Month view, the calendar advances to the next month. If you are on the Week view, the calendar advances to the next week. E. Displays the current month and year. F. Click Month to display the schedule for the current month. Click Week to display the schedule for the current week. Click Day to display the schedule for the current day. Note: The default is the Month view. G. Click on a date and the calendar changes to display scheduled events for that day in the Day view. 10 ViewCast

15 Viewing Encoder Schedule The Encoder Schedule lets you view and schedule events in a program guide view, similar to a television guide. This panel displays all the encoders currently defined for the device you selected in the Devices panel. The page shows all the available encoders if you select ALL DEVICES in the Devices panel. To access this page, click the Encoder Scheduler tab. Figure 10. Encoder Schedule A. Displays the selected date. B. Click the calendar icon to display a calendar for the current month. Click the previous and next arrows to change the month. C. Click this button to view the events scheduled at this time for each encoder. D. Drag the slider button to view the schedule for that time and day. E. Drag the slider button to view the schedule in two-, four-, six-, or eight-hour time increments in the window. F. Click to manage the encoders. (See Managing devices and encoders.) G. Click to change the schedule view either backward or forward for an amount of time equivalent to about one screen width of time. This function allows you to scroll horizontally without missing blocks of time. H. Displays the time line. I. Displays a list of encoders and their names. In the corresponding row, scheduled events for that encoder display. (See Working with encoders.) J. Displays the scheduled programmed events according to the time they will record. You can access the Event Window and the Event Options menu when you hover the cursor over a scheduled event. (See Viewing events.) K. Click to display the New Event form and schedule a new event. (See Scheduling a new event.) ViewCast 11

16 Getting Started Navigating VMp Live Each VMp Live panel, such as Device, Calendar and Event Calendar can be resized, minimized, or hidden. Resize the panels Point to the left border of the panel, and when the pointer becomes a double-headed arrow l l, drag the border to the left or right. Minimize a panel You can increase the amount of workspace in your VMp Live window by using the minimize/maximize icon in the top right corner of each panel. The minimized panel collapses into a horizontal bar of buttons at the bottom of the window. To minimize a panel: 1. Click on the minimize icon. Note: When you maximize the panel, it resets to the same width as it was previously. When you click to another tab, the panel remains minimized. To restore a minimized panel: 1. Click on the restore icon. Note: When you restore the minimized panel, it resets to the same width as it was previously. When you click to another tab, the panel remains minimized. Maximize a panel To maximize a panel: 1. Click on the maximize icon or double-click in the gray header area. Note: When you maximize a panel, it expands to the full width of the window. The other panels drop to the horizontal bar at the bottom of the window. To restore an maximized panel: 1. Click on the restore icon or double-click in the gray header area. Note: When you restore a panel, it resets to the same width as it was previously. 12 ViewCast

17 Moving the panels To move a panel: 1. Click on the gray bar at the top of each panel or on one of the titles in a panel. 2. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the panel to the area of the window. The panel titles are tabs that you can place next to other titles or tabs to share a screen area, or you can position them to occupy their own area of the screen. A visual indicator displays while dragging to show how the resulting panel layout will appear after releasing the mouse button. Figure 11. Sample custom layout ViewCast 13

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19 VMp Live User Guide Viewing events VMp Live has three types of events. Events that are: Only streamed to users to watch live Only recorded so users can watch it later Streamed and recorded so users can watch it live Each event has a number of possible states: Scheduled In progress Complete Failed You can stream or record an event or both, depending upon the capabilities of the selected type of encoder. For example, AVI encoders only record events. Users can also view events in the Event window in each state. The program guide on the Encoder Schedule tab displays scheduled events past, current, and future. Hover your cursor over a scheduled event. A play button, a down-arrow, and an information bubble display (Figure 12). Figure 12. Event information A. Displays the title of the event. B. Click the play button to view or preview the event in the Event window (see Viewing an event). C. Click or position the mouse over the down-arrow to access the event options menu (see Using the event options menu). D. Indicates the type of event setting: Recording Streaming to users E. This information bubble displays basic information about the scheduled event. ViewCast 15

20 Viewing Events Viewing an event The Event Window is the same for both the Event Calendar and Encoder Schedule. Some fields, such as status, start, and end, change depending on the type of event. To view an event, click on the event from the calendar or schedule view. Figure 13. Event in Progress A. Displays the name of the event. B. Click to close the window. C. Click to close the information panel. D. Displays the name of the event. E. Displays the status of the event. F. Displays the length of time remaining for the event. G. Displays the start and end time. H. Displays the owner of the event. I. Click to play or pause the video. J. Click to adjust the volume. K. Click to display the video in full screen mode. 16 ViewCast

21 If you select a live event that has not begun playing, the Event Window displays listing the status as Not Started and the time it is scheduled to start (Figure 14). Figure 14. Event Not Yet Started If you select an event that has finished, a warning message displays that states you cannot preview this event (Figure 15). Click OK. Figure 15. Warning message ViewCast 17

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23 VMp Live User Guide Scheduling a new event VMp Live makes it easy for you to capture and deliver live video to viewers anywhere on your private network or the public Internet. Either manually or automatically, VMp Live can perform functions based on a comprehensive event or programming schedule: Manage and operate any number of video encoders on the network. Schedule and automate basic tasks such as starting and stopping encoding. Assign encoding profiles and record live feeds. VMp Live lets you distribute the video stream through both public and private CDNs while controlling authentication requirements. Accessing the New Event form You schedule a new event using the New Event form (Figure 16). You can access this form several different ways. Program guide 1. Click on the Encoder Schedule tab. 2. Click in an empty cell on the program guide. The New Event form displays. Encoder option menu 1. Click on the Encoder Schedule tab. 2. Click on the arrow next to the name of the device in the Devices panel. 3. Click on the encoder. The Encoder Schedule displays the schedule for that encoder. 4. Click on an empty time slot. The New Event form displays (Figure 16). ViewCast 19

24 Scheduling a New Event New Event form Figure 16. New Event form To schedule an event: 1. Enter the title or name of the event. 2. Enter a description of the event. 3. Enter the date of the event by clicking on the calendar (Figure 17). Use the arrows to advance the calendar to appropriate month. Figure 17. Event calendar Note: If you schedule the event from the calendar, the system will fill the date and time from the calendar selection. Otherwise, the default is today s date. 4. Enter the time the event starts. Click on the hour and click on the up and down arrows or, use the up and down arrows on your keyboard, to adjust the hours. Repeat this process for the minutes, and the period of day. 5. Enter the time the event ends. 20 ViewCast

25 6. Indicate how often the event will repeat in the drop-down field (Figure 18) and when it will end. Figure 18. Repeat drop-down list For example, Figure 19 shows the fields for a weekly event. Figure 19. Repeat fields 7. Select Stream Event (Figure 20) to stream and send the live stream to users using the default settings. Figure 20. Stream Event Enter the address of the media server. For example: rtmp://<host or IP address>/live Consult your network administrator for details regarding host name or IP address. For external addresses, consult your Media Server Administrator for details regarding your external host name. The combination of the leading URL prefix (for example, rtmp:// or mms://) file extension determines which player should be used to view the stream, either the internal Flash-based player or the external player available through the browser. Enter the name of the stream. Click on the Server Type from the drop-down list. Note: If you choose Limelight or Akamai, you must enter a user name and password. The fields that display depend on the encoder that is being scheduled. 8. Select Record Event (Figure 21) to record the event. The recorded video from the event is ViewCast 21

26 Scheduling a New Event stored on the device in its default output directory with a nnn number added as a suffix to create a unique file name. Figure 21. Record Event 9. Enter the filename. 10. Click Save. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action and close the form. 22 ViewCast

27 VMp Live User Guide Working with scheduled events Once events are scheduled, you can edit or delete an event using the event options menu. Using the event options menu The event options menu lets you manage an event. Figure 22. Event options menu ViewCast 23

28 Working With Scheduled Events Edit event You can change a scheduled event from its original settings before the event begins or you can delete it. From the Event options menu, click Edit event. The Edit Event form displays (Figure 23). Figure 23. Edit Event form To change an event: 1. Enter the name of the event. 2. Enter a description of the event. 3. Enter the date you want the event to stream by clicking on the calendar and clicking on the date. Note: The calendar highlights the date the original event occurred. 4. Enter the time the event starts. Click on the hour; use the up and down arrows to adjust the hours, or type in the desired hour by positioning to those fields using the mouse or the left and right arrow keys. Repeat this process for the minutes and the period of day. 5. Enter the time the event ends. 6. Click how often the event will repeat from the drop-down list. 24 ViewCast

29 7. Select Stream Event (Figure 24) to send the live stream to users. Figure 24. Stream Event Note: These fields change depending upon the type of encoder (for example, flash, WME, and so on. Enter the appropriate value for each type of encoder. 8. Select Record Event (Figure 25) if you want to archive the event for future use. Figure 25. Record Event 9. Enter the filename. 10. Click Save. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action and close the form. ViewCast 25

30 Working With Scheduled Events Delete event You can delete a scheduled event from the Edit Event window after a confirmation dialog box displays. From the Event options menu, click Delete Event. The Delete Event dialog box displays with the Edit Event form. Figure 26. Delete Event dialog box and form To delete an event: 1. Click Delete. The Delete Event confirmation dialog box displays. Figure 27. Delete Event confirmation dialog box 2. Click Yes. Note: This step is not required if you select Delete Event from the Event options menu. 26 ViewCast

31 VMp Live User Guide Working with encoders From the Encoder Schedule tab, you can perform the following functions: View a direct feed and status for each encoder Change encoding, recording, and streaming settings Schedule new events Delete an encoder Using the encoder options menu When you hover your cursor over an encoder, the play button and the encoder options menu displays (Figure 28). Figure 28. Encoder options menu A. Click to view a direct feed on the player/status window (see Viewing current video feed). B. Click to view a direct feed on the player/status window (see Viewing current video feed). C. Click to access the Properties and Settings window (see Understanding properties and settings). D. Click to access the New Event form (see Scheduling a new event). E. Click to access the Delete Encoder form (see Delete Encoder form). ViewCast 27

32 Working With Encoders Viewing current video feed You can view the current video feed and status of the device when you select View Encoder Status from the Encoder options menu or click on the play button. The video feed, or preview can be created by configuring a low bit rate Flash encoder on a device, configuring that encoder to auto start, and directing its streaming output to a media server. The video feed (or preview) URL receives its video from the media server. Figure 29. Encoder window A. Displays the name of the encoder. B. Displays the name of the video file. C. Click to close the window. D. Click to close the description panel. E. Displays the direct feed for this encoder. F. Displays the name of the encoder. G. Displays the basic information for this encoder including the device name, device IP, encoder name and the current status. H. Click this arrow to close this panel. I. Displays the information for the next event and the when it will start recording/streaming. J. Displays basic event information including title of the event, description, and when it will start and end. K. This button is disabled in live video mode. L. The player bar is inactive during a direct feed. M. Click to adjust the volume. N. Click to display the feed full screen. 28 ViewCast

33 Understanding properties and settings The Encoder details window loads and displays properties and settings for this encoder including encoding, recording, and streaming settings as well as the current event schedule. You can change the settings for this device from this window. To navigate to this window, click on the Encoder Schedule tab Encoder Options Menu Properties and Settings. The Encoder details window displays (Figure 30). Figure 30. Properties and Settings A. Click this button to return to the Encoder Schedule tab. B. Displays the preview for the video currently streaming on this encoder. C. Displays the default encoding settings for this encoder. D. Click this button to view properties and settings for the previous encoder. E. Click this button to view the properties and settings for the next encoder. F. Drag the slider up or down to view more encoding settings. G. Displays the status and video encoder for this encoder. H. Displays the default streaming settings. I. Click this link to change the default encoder settings. These default settings are applied each time an event is scheduled using this encoder (see Default Streaming Settings form). J. Displays the title of the encoder, the name of the device, device IP, name of the encoder, and the status of the encoder. K. Displays the current event schedule. L. Displays when the next event for this encoder will record/stream. M. Displays the time remaining until the event begins. N. Displays basic information for the next event including the title of the event, description, start and ViewCast 29

34 Working With Encoders end times, and the owner. O. Displays the settings for this device. P. Click to display the Edit Encoder form (see Editing an encoder). Q. Drag the slider up or down to view more scheduled events. Default Streaming Settings form Note: The values in this form are dependent upon the type of encoder. Figure 31 is an example for a Flash encoder. Figure 31. Default Streaming Settings To set default streaming settings: 1. Enter the address for the media server. 2. Enter the name of the stream. 3. Click on the server type from the drop-down list: Server Without Password Adobe Akamai Limelight 4. Click Save. 30 ViewCast

35 Delete Encoder form When you delete an encoder, any events scheduled on that encoder are also deleted. Click Delete to delete an encoder. Figure 32. Delete Encoder form ViewCast 31

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37 VMp Live User Guide Managing devices and encoders Before you can manage devices and encoders, you must pre-define the encoder(s) on your Niagara system. You can add, change, and delete devices and their encoders. You can manage devices by either: Clicking the Manage link in the Devices panel. Figure 33. Manage link Clicking Manage Encoders link on the Encoder Schedule tab. Figure 34. Manage Encoders link ViewCast 33

38 Managing Devices and Encoders Adding devices To add devices: 1. Click on the Manage or Manage Encoders link. The New Encoder form displays (Figure 35). Figure 35. New Encoder form 2. Click New. The Video Device form displays. Figure 36. Video Device form 3. Enter the name of the video device. 4. Enter the host name or IP address of the device. 34 ViewCast

39 5. Click Check Device. The system verifies the IP address and that the ViewCast system is accessible from the VMp server and that the device is responding to requests. The Device Check dialog box displays (Figure 37). Figure 37. Device Check 6. Click OK. The Device Check dialog box closes. 7. (Optional) Enter the URL for the device. 8. (Optional) Enter the encoder group. 9. (Optional) Enter a description of the video device. 10. Click Add. ViewCast 35

40 Managing Devices and Encoders Adding encoders to devices To add encoders to devices: 1. On the New Encoder form, select a device from the drop-down list (Figure 38). Figure 38. Select Device drop-down list The Edit Source form displays (Figure 39). Figure 39. Edit Source form 2. Click an encoder from the Encoder Name On Device drop-down list. 3. Click on an encoder name from the drop-down list. 4. Enter the Video Encoder Name. 5. (Optional) Enter the Preview URL. 6. Click Save. Note: The player reads the URL when you click the play/preview button on the encoder. The URL should match the configuration you set up on the encoder device. If your preview feature doesn t work, then check the following: Ensure the encoder is on and streaming. Specify the URL for the streaming server output. Enter the URL mentioned above into the Preview URL field on the Edit Source form. 36 ViewCast

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42 Managing Devices and Encoders Editing an encoder You can edit an encoder using the Edit Encoder form (Figure 40). You access this form several ways Encoder Schedule tab Encoder Encoder Options Menu Properties and Settings Settings edit link. Figure 40. Edit encoder form To edit the encoder: 1. Enter the name of the video encoder name. 2. Enter the preview URL. 3. Click Save. 38 ViewCast

43 Changing a device You can change any or all of the fields on the Video Device form. To change a device: 1. On the New Encoder form, select a device from the drop-down list. 2. Click on an encoder from the drop-down list. The Edit Source form displays (Figure 41). Figure 41. Edit Source form 3. Click Edit. The Video Device form displays populated with the encoder information. Figure 42. Video Device form 4. Enter the new device name. This entry displays in the Devices panel. 5. Enter the new Host name or IP address. This name must be unique across devices. 6. Click Check Device. The Check Device dialog box displays some information after successfully communicating with the device. This function helps to verify that the Host or IP address is correct, and that the device is powered on and responding to requests. 7. Click OK. The Check Device dialog box closes. ViewCast 39

44 Managing Devices and Encoders 8. (Optional) Enter the new URL for the device. For example, 9. (Optional) Enter the new device group. This field is currently only for display. 10. (Optional) Enter the new description for the video device. 11. Click Save. 40 ViewCast

45 Deleting a device To delete a device: 1. On the New Encoder form, select a device from the drop-down list. 2. Click Edit. The Video Device form displays populated with the information for the device. 3. Click Delete. The Delete device dialog box displays. Figure 43. Delete device 4. Click Yes. The system deletes the device and any encoders and events scheduled on that device. ViewCast 41

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47 VMp Live User Guide Index Adding devices, 34 Adding encoders to devices, 36 Changing a device, 38 Changing an event, 24 Conventions used in this guide, 2 Date Selection, 9 Default Streaming Settings, 30 Delete device, 40 Delete Encoder form, 31 Delete Event confirmation dialog box, 26 Delete Event Dialog Box, 26 Deleting a device, 40 Deleting an event, 26 Device Check, 35 Devices, 8 Disclaimers, ii Edit encoder form, 37 Edit Event Form, 24 Edit Source form, 36, 38 Editing the encoder, 37 Encoder options menu, 27 Encoder Schedule, 11 Encoder Window, 28 Event calendar, 20 Event Calendar, 10 Event in Progress, 16 Event information, 15 Event Not Yet Started, 17 Event options menu, 23 Logging in to VMp Live, 6 Main window, 7 Manage Encoders link, 33 Manage link, 33 Maximizing a panel, 12 Minimizing a panel, 12 Moving a panel, 13 New Encoder form, 34 New Event form, 20 Properties and Settings, 29 Record Event, 22, 25 Repeat drop-down list, 21 ViewCast 43

48 Index Repeat fields, 21 Restoring a maximized panel, 12 Restoring a minimized panel, 12 Sample custom layout, 13 Scheduling an event, 20 Select Device drop-down list, 36 Setting default streaming settings, 30 Stream Event, 25 Stream Event, 21 Video Device form, 34, 38 Warning message, 17 Welcome window, 6 44 ViewCast

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