CHAPTER 6 Revised: March 12, 2010 are templates that define how jobs should be processed; they can contain part or all the settings required to process jobs from beginning to final distribution. This chapter includes the following topics: Introduction to, page 6-1 Setting the Default Profile Directory, page 6-2 Creating a New Job Profile, page 6-3 Standard Cisco MXE 3500, page 6-5 Using the Profile Browser to Select a Job Profile, page 6-8 Editing an Existing Job Profile, page 6-8 Deleting Profiles, page 6-8 Copying, page 6-9 Introduction to The power of the Cisco MXE 3500 lies in its ability to automate the streaming media workflow and to reuse the video knowledge of others in the form of a saved set of tasks and instructions called Job Profiles. are essentially templates that define how jobs should be processed. Saved profiles can contain part or all of the settings required to process jobs from beginning to final distribution. Job Profiles can be optimized for different types of input media, encoding output, and distribution. Profiles can be stored in a location accessible to all users, or can be saved to individual locations. Job Profile: A is a collection of subprofiles, similar to a template, that tells the Cisco MXE 3500 what settings should be used at each stage of production. The Job Profile consists of multiple task-specific subprofiles, which taken together include all the information needed to process an incoming signal from start to finish. Subprofile: The Cisco MXE 3500 offers four types of subprofiles that may be part of a Job Profile: Distribution Profiles, page 4-1 Encoder Profiles, page 5-1 Other Profiles, page 7-1 Preprocessor Profiles, page 8-1 6-1
Setting the Default Profile Directory Chapter 6 For example, if you want to transform MPEG-2 content into Flash 8 and Real, report the job completion and then distribute the output, you need to create a Job Profile that, at a minimum, includes the following: Preprocessor Profile Encoder Profile that includes Flash 8 and Real encoders Distribution Profile that includes notification information This section includes the following topics: What must go into a Job Profile?, page 6-2 What can go into a Job Profile?, page 6-2 Job Profile File Extension, page 6-2 What must go into a Job Profile? At a minimum to process a job, a Job Profile must consist of a Preprocessor Profile and an Encoder Profile. What can go into a Job Profile? In addition, a Job Profile may contain: Multiple encoder profiles that generate multiple output files. A Distribution Profile that copies or FTPs the output media and that notifies operators or other downstream systems of the failure or completion of a transcoded/encoded job. Job Profile File Extension Job profiles and subprofiles both have an.awp extension. Setting the Default Profile Directory To manage multiple profile directories or switch between profile directories while working, see the Profile Spaces section on page 9-30. From the Toolbox, click Administration > System. In the Input section, enter the information in the Profile Directory field. See Figure 6-1. 6-2
Chapter 6 Creating a New Job Profile Figure 6-1 Profile Directory Field Click Save. Creating a New Job Profile This section includes the following topics: Creating a New Job Profile, page 6-3 Creating a New Job Profile from an Existing Job Profile, page 6-5 Creating a New Job Profile from the Profile Browser, page 6-5 Creating a New Job Profile Use this procedure to create a new Job Profile. From the Toolbox, expand Profile Management, and click New Profile. The New Profile pop-up displays. See Figure 6-2. 6-3
Creating a New Job Profile Chapter 6 Figure 6-2 New Profile Pop-Up From the Profile Class drop-down, select Job, and click the New Profile button. The New Job Profile page displays. See Figure 6-3. Figure 6-3 New Job Profile Page Step 4 Expand the Preprocessing section, and from the drop-down, select a Preprocessor Profile. Expand the Encoding section, and select one or more encoders. 6-4
Chapter 6 Standard Cisco MXE 3500 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (Optional) Expand the Distribution section, and select one Output Profile, one or more Delivery and/or Source Delivery Profiles, and one Webcast Profile. (Optional) Expand the Notification section, and select one or more Notification Profiles. Click Save. Creating a New Job Profile from an Existing Job Profile Use this procedure to crate a new Job Profile from an existing Job Profile. Step 4 From the Toolbox, click Profile Management > Open Profile > Job. Highlight a Job Profile, and click the Open Profile button. Expand the Preprocessing, Encoding, Distribution, and/or Notification sections, and make any necessary changes. Click Save As, and provide a new name for the new Job Profile. Creating a New Job Profile from the Profile Browser Use this procedure to crate a new Job Profile from the Profile Browser. Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 From the Profile Browser, in the Browse Type, select Job Profile. Leave Filter Text blank, and click the Search button. From the Results drop-down, double-click Create New Profile. The New Job Profile page displays. Expand the Preprocessing section, and from the drop-down, select a Preprocessor Profile. Expand the Encoding section, and select one or more Encoder Profiles. (Optional) Expand the Distribution section, and select one Output Profile, one or more Delivery and/or Source Delivery Profiles, and one Webcast Profile. (Optional) Expand the Notification section, and select one or more Notification Profiles. Click Save. Standard Cisco MXE 3500 The Cisco MXE 3500 provides many pre-installed. 6-5
Standard Cisco MXE 3500 Chapter 6 Note These profiles often need to be adjusted to meet individual encoding or transcoding needs. To view or use these, see the Profile (File Job) section on page 2-5. 3GPP_QCIF: Default quarter CIF resolution output for 3GPP enabled mobile handsets. AVC_ATT_SD_VOD: Designed to produce Standard Definition VOD files per the AT&T specification for OnDemand playback on Cable Set Top Boxes (STBs). AVC_PC_TV: AVC (H.264) SD VOD output designed to PC TV specification. Blackberry 81xx WMV 16x9: Designed to produce a video file for playout on Blackberry 81xx series devices. Blackberry 88xx and 81xx WMV 4x3: Designed to produce a video file for playout on Blackberry 88xx and 81xx series devices in a 4x3 aspect ratio. Blackberry 88xx WMV 16x9: Designed to produce a video file for playout on Blackberry 88xx series devices. CTRS2FLV: Converts the video output of Cisco TelePresence Recording Server to Flash format. CTRS2iphone: Converts the video output of Cisco TelePresence Recording Server to iphone compliant format. CTRS2WMV: Converts the video output of Cisco TelePresence Recording Server to Windows Media Video format. CTRS2DMP4300: Converts the video output of Cisco TelePresence Recording Server to an MPEG-2 (interlaced) file compliant with the Cisco DMP4300 Digital Media Player. CTRS2DMP4400: Converts the video output of Cisco TelePresence Recording Server to an H.264 (progressive) file compliant with the Cisco DMP4400 Digital Media Player. DMP 4300: Produces an MPEG-2 (interlaced) file compliant with the Cisco DMP 4300 STB. DMP_4300_VO: Produces an MPEG-2 (interlaced) file (Video only with no audio) compliant with the Cisco DMP4300 Digital Media Player. DMP 4400: Produces an H.264 (progressive) file compliant with the Cisco DMP 4400 STB. DMP_4400_VO: Produces an H.264 (progressive) file (Video only with no audio) compliant with the Cisco DMP4400 Digital Media Player. FLIP2DMP4300: Converts the video output of Flip Camera to an MPEG-2 (interlaced) file compliant with the Cisco DMP4300 Digital Media Player. FLIP2DMP4400: Converts the video output of Flip Camera to an H.264 (progressive) file compliant with the Cisco DMP4400 Digital Media Player. FLIP2FLV: Converts the video output of Flip Camera to Flash format. FLIP2iphone: Converts the video output of Flip Camera to iphone compliant format. FLIP2WMV: Converts the video output of Flip Camera to Windows Media Video format. FLV 240x120 Low: Designed to create a low bitrate Flash FLV format for broadband distribution. FLV 240x120 Low Wide: Designed to create a widescreen version low bitrate Flash FLV format for broadband distribution. FLV 320x160 Mid Wide: Produces a Flash FLV (medium bitrate and quality) stream designed for broadband distribution in a widescreen format. 6-6
Chapter 6 Standard Cisco MXE 3500 FLV 320x240 Mid: Produces a Flash FLV (medium bitrate and quality) stream designed for broadband distribution. FLV_400x300: Creates a Flash file with a 4x3 aspect ratio with frame rate of 30 fps, which is appropriate for NTSC sources and broadband connection speeds faster than 450 kbps. FLV 400x200 High Wide: Creates a Flash FLV (high bitrate and quality) stream designed for broadband distribution in a widescreen format. FLV 400x300 High: Creates a Flash FLV (high bitrate and quality) stream designed for broadband distribution. Google_Broadband: Creates a high-quality H.264 (mp4) file for delivery as a mezzanine format to Google Broadband network. h.264_1080i_10mbps_ac3: Produces a 1080i (interlaced) HD AVC stream in an MPEG-2 Transport Stream for STB Playback. h.264_1080p_13mbps AC3: Produces a 1080p (progressive) HD AVC stream in an MPEG-2 Transport Stream for STB Playback. h.264_400x300: Creates an MP4 format high quality broadband stream. h.264_720p_8mpbs_ac3: Produces a 720p HD AVC stream in an MPEG-2 Transport Stream for STB Playback. h.264_720p_flash_mp4: Produces a 720p HD Flash10 file for broadband distribution. h.264_1080p_flash_mp4: Produces a 1080p HD Flash10 file for broadband distribution. WMV_HD_720p: Example HD 720p Windows Media Broadband Format. iphone: iphone compliant format for download. iphone_cellular: iphone compliant widescreen format for mobile streaming. iphone_wide: iphone compliant widescreen format for download. VSOM2DMP4300: Converts the video output of Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager to an MPEG-2 (interlaced) file compliant with the Cisco DMP4300 Digital Media Player. VSOM2DMP4400: Converts the video output of Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager to an H.264 (progressive) file compliant with the Cisco DMP4400 Digital Media Player. VSOM2FLV: Converts the video output of Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager to Flash format. VSOM2iphone: Converts the video output of Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager to iphone compliant format. VSOM2WMV: Converts the video output of Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager to Windows Media Video format. WMV_240x120_Low_Wide: Designed to create a widescreen version low bitrate WMV format for broadband distribution. WMV_240x120_Low: Designed to create a low bitrate WMV format for broadband distribution. WMV_320x160_Mid_Wide: Produces a WMV (medium bitrate and quality) stream designed for broadband distribution in a widescreen format. WMV_320x240_Mid: Produces a WMV (medium bitrate and quality) stream designed for broadband distribution. WMV_400x200_High_Wide: Creates a WMV (high bitrate and quality) stream designed for broadband distribution in a widescreen format. 6-7
Using the Profile Browser to Select a Job Profile Chapter 6 WMV_400x300_High: Creates a WMV (high bitrate and quality) stream designed for broadband distribution. WM_QCIF: Example default quarter CIF resolution output. Using the Profile Browser to Select a Job Profile Use this procedure to use the Profile Browser to select a Job Profile. In the Profile Browser, from the Browse Type drop-down, select Job Profile. In the Filter Text box, type all or part of the Job Profile name, and click Search. A list of defined in the system displays in the Results area. Double-click a Job Profile. In the main window, all of the Job Profile's settings display. Editing an Existing Job Profile Note Jobs in the Job Status window (submitted jobs) will not be affected by Job Profile changes. Use this procedure to edit a Job Profile. Step 4 From the Toolbox, click Profile Management > Open Profile > Job. Highlight a Job Profile, and click the Open Profile button. Expand the Preprocessing, Encoding, Distribution, and/or Notification sections, and make any necessary changes. Click Save. Deleting Profiles Note Jobs in the Job Status window (submitted jobs) will not be affected by Job Profile deletions. Use this procedure to delete a Job Profile. 6-8
Chapter 6 Copying Step 4 From the Toolbox, click Profile Management > Open Profile > Job. Highlight a Job Profile, and click the Open Profile button. Click Delete. The confirm file delete pop-up window displays. Click OK to confirm the deletion. Copying Use this procedure to copy a Job Profile. From the Toolbox, click Profile Management > Open Profile > Job. Highlight a Job Profile, and click the Open Profile button. Click Save As, and provide a new name for the Job Profile copy. 6-9
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