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Portal Server v4.2 User Guide

This Portal Server User Guide is written for anyone who will be using or evaluating the VBrick EtherneTV Portal Server. This includes system administrators, software developers, network technicians, and end users in a variety of business environments. The EtherneTV Portal Server is a web-based portal for accessing and managing video assets including both live or stored audio and video files. The ETV Portal Server is a key component in VBrick's EtherneTV Media Distribution System. The ETV Portal Server provides a simple, intuitive interface that easily discovers available media assets in your network. Key components in VBrick's EtherneTV solution include:

•EtherneTV-VODVideo-on-Demand Servers – Provides all standard video-on-demand (VOD) features including support for MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and Windows Media for maximum flexibility.

•EtherneTV Digital IP Receivers – Leading edge digital set top boxes that provide a low- cost standalone decoder for DVD-quality MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and Windows Media video assets.

•VBrick Hardware Encoders/Decoders – Rugged, reliable video appliances that can reside anywhere on your network to provide either distributed or high-density centralized encoding/decoding of MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and WM (Windows Media) video.

Organization

Introduction

provides a brief overview of the Portal Server and includes

 

desktop requirements and a description of the home page.

 

 

Using the Portal Server

explains how to use all of the major functionality in the

 

ETV Portal Server. It includes an Introduction and an

 

overview of Desktop Requirements and step-by-step

 

procedures that guide you through the entire application.

 

 

Using the Scheduler

explains how to create scheduled events including live and

 

stored broadcasts, conferences, recordings, and scripts.

 

 

Using the Remote Controllers

explains how to use the remote controllers for the Portal

 

Server and for the Amino set top box.

 

 

Getting Help

If you need help, or more information about any topic, use the online help system. The online help is cross-referenced and searchable and can usually find the information in a few seconds. Use the tree controls in the left pane to open documents and the up and down arrows to page through them. Use the Search box to find specific information. Simply enter one or more words in the box and press Enter. The search results will return pages that have all of the words you entered—highlighted in yellow (Internet Explorer only). The Search box is not case-sensitive and does not recognize articles (a, an, the), operators (+ and – ), or quotation marks. You can narrow the search by adding words.

If you can't find the information you need from the online help, or from your certified VBrick reseller, you can contact VBrick Support Services on the web. Support Services can

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Contents
VBrick EtherneTV Portal Server Copyright Contents Using the Remote Controllers Getting Help OrganizationPrinter-Friendly Font ConventionsRelated Documents Topics in this chapter OverviewDesktop Requirements Operating System Browser† Downloaded ComponentsPortal Server Home Login WindowLive Broadcasts HomeIntroduction VBrick Systems, Inc Live Broadcasts Using the Portal ServerLive Broadcasts Channel Guide Channel GuideUsing the Portal Server VBrick Systems, Inc Using the Portal Server Recording Live Streams Viewing Multiple StreamsControlling Live Streams Customizing Live StreamsShortcut Description Asset LibraryAsset Library VBrick Systems, Inc Customizing Stored Videos Click Add New link to create a link to a web page or a file Creating Bookmarks Creating ThumbnailsViewing Closed Captions SchedulingStatus Emergency Broadcast Add Video Using the Portal Server Video Type Supported Stream Type Supported Stream TypesPlaylists Editing Playlists Creating PlaylistsClick Add to Playlist Help PresentationsLogout VBrick Systems, Inc Schedule Privileges IntroductionUser Privileges Viewing the ScheduleScheduling an Event Using the Scheduler Recurrence Using the Scheduler Text Color Description Advanced SettingsDelete Schedule Live BroadcastCreate Schedule Select one Program Name and click Next Using the Scheduler Stored Broadcast Using the Scheduler Conference Record by Program Name RecordCustom Fields GeneralExpiration LinksCopyright AdvancedRecord by Manual Entry Enter a Program Name or URL. If URL, use Vbhttp or Rtsp Control Device ScriptSelect a device and click Next VBrick Systems, Inc Using the VB-PC Remote Using the Remote ControllersButton Function Live Stream Stored Stream Using the Amino STB RemotePIN entry only. Do not use to select channels Using the Amino MenuButton Function Command Description Using the WM IPR RemoteVOD VBrick Systems, Inc
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