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4.Depending on how your system is configured, the Portal Server may need to download additional components the first time you access the server. If prompted to download components, you must answer Yes to the security requests.

5.Use the navigation bar at the bottom of the page to access other Portal Server pages. All Portal Server features and functions are briefly described below and explained in detail later in this guide. Remember that depending on your privileges you may not have access to some functions in which case these items are not shown on the navigation bar.

Home Page

There is no specific Portal Server "home" page. When started, the Portal Server displays the

Live Broadcasts, Asset Library, or Scheduling page, depending on which page you last

accessed. All of the options on the navigation footer are explained below the following screenshot.

Figure 1. Live Broadcasts Page

Live Broadcasts

View live streams (for example, TV channels) currently available

 

on the network. See Live Broadcasts on page 7.

 

 

Asset Library

View pre-recorded content available from the VOD (Video-on-

 

Demand) servers on your network. See Asset Library on page 14.

 

 

Scheduling

View or create scheduled broadcasts of live or stored content. See

 

Using the Scheduler on page 31.

 

 

Status

Shows the status of any videos currently being added or recorded.

 

See Status on page 20.

 

 

Emergency Broadcast

Launch a previously-defined emergency broadcast that preempts

 

all other content. See Emergency Broadcast on page 21.

 

 

Add Video

If you have publishing permissions you can publish an MPEG or

 

WM video that you recorded using a VBStar or StreamPlayer Plus.

 

See Add Video on page 22.

 

 

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Contents VBrick EtherneTV Portal Server Copyright Contents Using the Remote Controllers Organization Getting HelpRelated Documents Font ConventionsPrinter-Friendly Desktop Requirements OverviewTopics in this chapter Downloaded Components Operating System Browser†Login Window Portal Server HomeHome Live BroadcastsIntroduction VBrick Systems, Inc Using the Portal Server Live BroadcastsChannel Guide Live Broadcasts Channel GuideUsing the Portal Server VBrick Systems, Inc Using the Portal Server Viewing Multiple Streams Recording Live StreamsCustomizing Live Streams Controlling Live StreamsAsset Library Shortcut DescriptionAsset Library VBrick Systems, Inc Customizing Stored Videos Click Add New link to create a link to a web page or a file Creating Thumbnails Creating BookmarksStatus SchedulingViewing Closed Captions Emergency Broadcast Add Video Using the Portal Server Supported Stream Types Video Type Supported Stream TypePlaylists Creating Playlists Editing PlaylistsClick Add to Playlist Presentations HelpLogout VBrick Systems, Inc Introduction Schedule PrivilegesScheduling an Event Viewing the ScheduleUser Privileges Using the Scheduler Recurrence Using the Scheduler Advanced Settings Text Color DescriptionCreate Schedule Live BroadcastDelete Schedule Select one Program Name and click Next Using the Scheduler Stored Broadcast Using the Scheduler Conference Record Record by Program NameGeneral Custom FieldsCopyright LinksExpiration AdvancedRecord by Manual Entry Enter a Program Name or URL. If URL, use Vbhttp or Rtsp Script Control DeviceSelect a device and click Next VBrick Systems, Inc Using the Remote Controllers Using the VB-PC RemoteUsing the Amino STB Remote Button Function Live Stream Stored StreamButton Function Using the Amino MenuPIN entry only. Do not use to select channels Using the WM IPR Remote Command DescriptionVOD VBrick Systems, Inc