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C H A P T E R 23

Welcome [to Cisco Cast]

Revised: May 31, 2011

OL-15762-03

•Concepts, page 23-1

•Procedures, page 23-3

We prepared this material with specific expectations of you.

Audience

You will manage the delivery of IPTV services to presentation systems connected to your DMP endpoints.


Note	This material pertains to multiple releases of Cisco DMS.

5.2.0

5.2.1

5.2.2

5.2.3

Concepts

•Overview, page 23-1

•Restrictions, page 23-2

•Centralized Administration, page 23-2

•On-Premises Operation, page 23-2

•Workflow, page 23-2

Overview

Features of Cisco Cast help your organization to deliver video-on-demand and live broadcast TV channels over IP networks to presentation systems that you connect to DMPs.

These DMPs might be in your conference rooms, public venues, executive offices, or other settings.

	User Guide for Cisco Digital Media Manager 5.2.x
	User Guide for Cisco Digital Media Manager 5.2.x
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Americas Headquarters User Guide for Cisco Digital Media ManagerPage Iii Cisco Digital Media Suite AdministrationOverview Workflow Ldap Concepts Assign User Access Rights and Permissions Vii Viii FAQs 14-17 14-1314-15 14-1616-5 15-915-10 16-2Xii Xiii ProceduresXiv 23-3 22-722-8 23-2Xvi Xvii Xviii R T Page This material pertains to multiple releases of Cisco DMS A P T E RAudience Revised May 21 OL-15762-03 We prepared this material with specific expectations of youProcedure GlossaryLearn Your DMM Appliance Serial Number Start DMS-Admin Click Log When the login page loads, sign in to your accountIs your Set a User Session Timeout for Components of Cisco DMSChoose Administration Security Session What happens next depends on what happened beforeFAQs and Troubleshooting FAQsWhat might prevent me from logging in? Dashboard Overview DMS-Admin DashboardUnderstand the Alerts Gauge These are the dashboard gaugesTip Digital Media Players Understand the System Information GaugeUnderstand the Status Gauge Appliance Failover ClusterUnderstand the Licensed Features Gauge View Dashboard GaugesUnderstand the Users Logged In Gauge Licenses Before You Begin Understand LicensesObtain License Keys What to Do NextClick Install License Install License KeysStart DMS-Admin Choose Licensing Install/Upgrade LicensingChoose Licensing View Licensing View Installed LicensesChoose Administration Dashboard Check the Dashboard Gauge for LicensesBase Licenses for Cisco DMS Appliances and Endpoints DMM applianceDMP endpoint DMP-FL-1000 Optional Module LicensesModule or Pack Part Number1 Description DMP-FL-500Revised May 21 OL-15762-03 Choose Administration ServicesServer Operations Check Processes RemotelyClick a server name in the far-left column Restart Appliances RemotelyDo one of the following Would you likeChoose Options Restart Server Server ProcessesOL-15762-03 Overview Cisco Hinter for RtspWorkflow DmpdmDigital Signs Cisco Hinter RestrictionsRtsp Variants Darwin Streaming ServerWindows Install Cisco Hinter on WindowsChoose Settings Hinter Download Cisco HinterRun Cisco Hinter on Linux Install Cisco Hinter on LinuxLinux Run Cisco Hinter on WindowsCheck the system logs on your DSS Troubleshoot RTP Over RtspOpenRTSP -V -v -t rtsp//DSSserverIPaddress/filename.mov Signature for interleaved RTPRevised May 31 OL-15762-03 Authentication and Federated IdentityTimesaver Go to terms that start with... a C D F I L O R S U User authentication features of DMS-Admin help you toPoor syntax Administrator DN Authentication CoTSyntax, which conforms exactly to Ldif grammar Proper syntaxDigital certificate One DN to authenticate the directory service entityFederation IdP Is your DMM appliance one half of a failover pair?By design, so there is no workaround Tokens. We support Saml Shibboleth Authentication and authorizationSo on OpenAM509 DN for an Active Directory user baseUser base User base DN User filter Otherwise, validation failsIdP-specific login screen Understand the Requirement to Authenticate UsersOL-15762-03 Synchronization Concepts Ldap is Highly ComplexPlan Ahead RestrictionsLast time that you ran Synchronization Initial Update Overwrite DeleteSynchronization Replication Overview Synchronization TypesUser Group? Understand Synchronization of a DMM Group to an Ldap FilterUnderstand Manual Synchronization Understand Automatic SynchronizationSync Type Best Practices We recommend that you use the Update option wheneverLdap Concepts Guidelines for SynchronizationYes Understand Ldap AttributesGuidelines for Ldap Filters Use OU values to impose rough limits on a filterUse objectClass values to match all user records Password ConceptsUnderstand Authentication Property Sheets for Ldap Use memberOf values to pinpoint a filter more preciselyConfiguration Workflow to Activate Federation SSO Mode Federated Identity and Single Sign-on SSO ConceptsIdP Requirements Click Update to save your work Pairing to restore mutual trust among themSSO Scenario 1-Trusted + Valid + Authorized SSO Scenario 2-Trusted + Valid + not Authorized SSO Scenario 3-Nothing KnownUser account does not have sufficient permissions Understand Migration from Either Ldap or SSO to Embedded Migration Between Authentication MethodsCiscoDMMvp99999 Understand Migration from Embedded to Either Ldap or SSOKeep Local Copies ResultClick Download CA certificate Configure DMM to Trust the Active Directory Root CAChoose Administration Security Authentication Select Mode Choose DER encodedDefine Ldap Filters Choose an Authentication MethodConfigure Ldap Settings Choose Administration Security AuthenticationDo any or all of the following Define Ldap BookmarksDefine the Ldap Synchronization Schedule Choose Administration Security Synchronize Users SchedulingManage Ldap Attributes Interval Description Configure the Settings for Automatic Ldap SynchronizationChoose Ldap as your authentication method Derive Ldap Group Membership Dynamically from a QueryUsers who match your query Configure Federation Services for SSO Export an SP Configuration File from DMMImport an IdP Configuration File into DMM Bypass External Authentication During Superuser Login Go to http//FQDN8080/dmsadmin/admin/loginClick Import Element Description Elements to Choose and Enable the Authentication ModeSoftware UI and Field Reference Tables Navigation PathLater, you will import this file into your IdP Sufficient access rightsLdap Configuration Area ExportCommand Buttons Check the check box to enable encryptionUncheck it to disable encryption Administration Security Authentication Define FilterAll user accounts that match the filter Administration Security Authentication Synchronize UsersElements to Use Ldap Bookmarks for Synchronization Ldap Bookmarks property sheetScheduling property sheet Elements to Schedule SynchronizationElements to Manage Attributes Administration Security Authentication Manage AttributesSample SP Configuration File from DMM Exported IdP Configuration Sample from OpenAM Sample IdP Configuration FilesExported IdP Configuration Sample from Shibboleth OL-15762-03 Ldap Active Directory FAQs Our completed tests succeeded as followsCisco DMS Federation Mode SSO FAQs Error Message FAQsNetwork Policy FAQs Server uses the samAccountName attribute name User Exclusion FAQsOL-15762-03 Users and Groups Understand User AccountsAudience Revised May 22 OL-15762-03 Software module Understand User RolesTo assign a user role directly to any user User Role LogicEnter values to name and describe the group Choose Administration Users Click Create GroupStop. You have completed this procedure Create User GroupsCreate User Accounts Choose Administration UsersChoose Administration Users Click Add New User Delete User GroupsClick Save You can edit user account settings manually Assign Users to GroupsEdit User Accounts Choose Options Edit User Choose Options Delete User Assign User Access Rights and PermissionsDelete User Accounts To mark multiple user accounts for deletion, Ctrl-clickOptional Group Selection Elements to Configure User Account SettingsAdministration Users Optional Contact InfoFAQs and Troubleshooting Audience Revised May 31 OL-15762-03 Events and NotificationsSnmp features in this release are read-only Object Group Description Understand Snmp ConceptsUnderstand MIB and NMS Concepts Understand IP Address Conflict EventsShow and Share Event Categories Understand Supported Event TypesGlobal Event Categories DMP Event CategoriesSyslog Understand Notification MethodsFailover Cluster Event Categories Waas Event CategoriesChoose Settings Snmp Enable or Disable EmailConfigure Snmp Server Settings for Your DMM Appliance Choose Settings External Servers SmtpClick Alert Reports Configure Alert Reports and Notification SettingsPopulate the MIB Browser in Your NMS Define Alert Report ParametersNotification messages Define Notification RulesChoose Alerts Notification Rules Optional Did you check Email?SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 Smtp FAQsSnmp and MIB FAQs CdmsSystem CdmsFeatures CdmsInventorySnmp agent to accept ‘set’ requests? Can I configure the community for mySnmp agent to accept ‘get’ requests? Yes, from the public communityControl DMPs and Presentation Systems Page Welcome to Centralized DMP Management Start Digital Signs 10-1 DMP Dashboard10-2 Understand the Media and Schedules GaugeUnderstand the Digital Media Players Gauge Understand the Left Side of the Media and Schedules Gauge10-3 10-4 Understand the Cast Gauge10-5 Understand the Settings GaugeView Dashboard Gauges for DMPs Choose Digital Signs Dashboard Choose Cast Dashboard10-6 Use the Left Side of the Media and Schedules GaugeAll Assets area Use the Right Side of the Media and Schedules GaugeExamine the gauge Do any of the following 10-7Examine the gauge Use the Settings GaugeUse the Digital Media Players Gauge Use the Cast GaugeAll Digital Signage area Elements on the Right Side of the Media and Schedules GaugeShortcut Description 10-910-10 HtmlRegister DMPs 11-1Revised May 25 OL-15762-03 What’s called configuration management 11-2Timesaver Go to terms that start with... a C D L M 11-3 Auto Smartports macro to run automaticallyAn optional Dhcp relay class that Discover message to receive a dynamic IP addressSure that this information never exceeds 255 bytes Location ServicesMedianet-enabled switch must be Ethernet 11-4Discovery MSI serviceImplementations 11-511-6 Partial Support for Cisco Medianet 2.1 FeaturesUnderstand Medianet Autoconfiguration for DMPs Information That Medianet and DMPs Exchange11-7 Medianet Activation Workflow for a DMP 4310G or 4400G Cisco IOS 12.255.0.36SE11-8 11-9 Login CredentialsNon-Medianet Autoregistration Medianet11-10 GuidelinesLimit Your Use of Manual Registration General Best Practices for Non-Medianet AutoregistrationSet Events to Recur as Needed 11-11Minutes 11-12 Use Dmpdm to Prepare a DMP for Manual RegistrationUse a System Task to Normalize DMP Passwords Choose Schedules Play Now11-13 Choose Settings Server Settings Verify that your DMPs all use identical credentials11-14 11-15 Choose Digital Media Players Advanced TasksClick Add New Application Click Edit ApplicationDelete Application Delete Address Ranges for Non-Medianet AutoregistrationClick the DMP Discovery row in the Application Types list ClickDo either of the following Add or Edit One DMP ManuallyDelete DMPs Manually from Your Device Inventory Choose Digital Media Players DMP Manager11-18 Choose More Actions Delete from SystemElements to Autoregister DMPs Elements to Add or Edit One DMP Manually11-19 Elements to Configure Non-Medianet Autoregistration Elements to Delete One DMP Manually11-20 11-21 Prevent Dhcp Address Assignments to the Wrong VlanNEWTRIGGER=CISCOHOSTEVENT 11-2211-23 DEVICETYPE=Autonomous Access PointDEFTRIGGER=CISCOCUSTOMEVENT 11-2411-25 Can I use a Cisco switch or router as my Dhcp server?Use DMM Follow exactly this syntax11-26 Can I obtain the serial number of a DMP?12-1 Organize DMPs in Groups12-2 Task To Learn More12-3 Add and Edit DMP GroupsEnter a name and a description for the group Click OK to save your work12-4 Delete DMP GroupsAdd DMPs Manually to DMP Groups Choose More Actions Delete Group12-5 Remove DMPs Manually from DMP GroupsFilter the DMP List Table Choose Remove DMP from Group12-6 Top-Level Elements to Manage DMPs and DMP GroupsDigital Media Players DMP Manager Element Icon and Description12-7 Elements to Add or Edit DMP Groups12-8 Elements to Delete DMP GroupsElements to Add DMPs Manually to a DMP Group Elements to Remove a DMP from a DMP GroupHow many DMPs can I centrally manage from one DMM appliance? 12-912-10 13-1 Configure DMP Wi-Fi Settings13-2 Authentication, Authorization, and AccountingSee also WEP keys See also AAA and EAP13-3 EAP authenticationPre-Shared Key WEP keysAscii Passphrases and Hexadecimal Keys for WEP Typical workflow is as follows13-4 Establish a Wired Network Connection Wired connection before you can deploy Wi-Fi settings13-5 Establish a Wireless Network Connection Choose Digital Signs from the global navigation13-6 Create New Wifi Application page opens This network13-7 13-8 Why did my DMPs lose their wireless network connectivity?DMP Network Interfaces Category Subcategory Chassis Label13-9 Configure your wireless access point to assign the addressHow can my wireless DMP use a static IP address? No. Your DMP will lose its connection to your Wlan13-10 14-1 Touchscreens, Projectors, and Displays14-2 14-3 Understand How to Choose Media Signal CablesPresentation System Concepts Understand Which Displays Work Best with DMPsQuality low signal resistance is irrelevant Cable Quality14-4 14-5 Signal Cable Purchasing Factors to ConsiderApply motion every 30 minutes to regions that show text When charged liquid crystal becomes stuck in one positionUnderstand and Prevent Image Retention Burn-in Do not use grayDoes your When you will use HdmiConnect to a Digital Display or Projector Does your presentation system use an Hdmi interface?14-8 Connect to a Touchscreen14-9 Turn On the touchscreenConnect to an Analog Display or Projector 14-10Presentation systems whenever possible Support Autodetection Prepare EquipmentSupport RS-232 Syntax Support DVI Management14-12 Settings remain in effectThis is a one-time procedure Name the new application14-13 Activate RS-232 Syntax Support for DMTech EquipmentActivate RS-232 Syntax Support for NEC Presentation Systems Click Select Advanced System Task14-14 Activate or Deactivate Hdmi Autodetection14-15 Configure and Manage EquipmentActivate or Deactivate Resolution Autodetection Define DMP Output Settings for Video and AudioEdit DMP Output Settings for Video and Audio Edit Application14-16 Click Submit to commit this deletion Delete DMP Output Settings for Video and AudioClick Cancel to abandon this deletion Find your deletion target in the Applications table14-18 14-19 Edit Equipment Settings That You Chose from MenusWould you like to edit what you saved? Would you like to delete what you saved?Click Delete Application Delete Equipment Settings That You Chose from MenusUse RS232 Syntax to Control Equipment Would you like to delete what you edited?Syntax Edit Equipment Settings That Use RS-232 SyntaxEnter an RS-232 command string in the Request field 14-2114-22 Delete Equipment Settings That Use RS-232 SyntaxVideo and Audio Signal Interfaces DMP 4305G DMP 4310G DMP 4400G14-23 Digital Media Players DMP Manager Control TV Elements to Choose Configuration Settings from MenusSupported Touchscreen Drivers DMP Model Supported Drivers14-25 Cisco Displays Only 14-2614-27 Elements to Configure DMP Audio/Video SettingsElements to Control Hdmi Display Autodetection Application Name Description, Icons, and OptionsRS-232 Control Supported, Non-DMTech Displays Elements to Control Screen Resolution AutodetectionElements to Activate RS-232 for LCD Displays by DMTech Digital Media Players Advanced Tasks System TasksRS-232 Command Reference for Cisco LCD Displays RS-232 Syntax Task14-29 Contrast Remote Control14-30 InchFAQs About Touchscreens FAQs About Cleaning and MaintenanceFAQs About Daily Operation FAQs About RS-232Troubleshoot Image Quality FAQs About Product QualityTroubleshoot the Power Indicator Troubleshoot Cisco Professional Series LCD Displays14-33 Troubleshoot the Handheld Remote Control UnitProblem Buttons do not respond Troubleshoot Audio Quality14-34 DMP Remote Control and Its Emulation Remote control unit for a DMP15-1 Complete these tasks on phones, as needed Workflow to Provision Emulator Service for IP Phones15-2 Complete these tasks in Cisco CastOn Phones Activate ServicesCisco Unified Communications Manager Cisco Cast15-4 Start ServicesConfigure URL Parameters Choose Tools Control Center Feature Services15-5 Enable IP Phone AutoregistrationDefine IP Phone Service Attributes Choose System Cisco Unified CM, and then click FindHttp//DMMhostname8080/etv-remotecontrol-webapp/app/getpin Expose the Service to IP PhonesEnter this URL in the Service URL field Define IP phone service attributes15-7 Configure Emulator Settings in CastChoose Cast Remote Control As Needed Did you choose Selected DMPs in ?15-8 Configure an IP Phone to Emulate the Remote ControlPress Settings on your Cisco IP phone As Needed Did you choose the dynamic PIN type in ?15-9 Go to Network Configuration, and then press SelectStart the Emulator on an IP Phone Go to Alternate TFTP, and then press YesStart the Emulator on a Mobile Phone Use the Emulator on an IP Phone or a Mobile Phone15-10 15-11 15-12 Electronic program guide DMP User PermissionsPresentations to only the DMPs that you choose 16-116-2 Scenario 1 Permission to Manage Content but Not SchedulesAssign permissions to manage content Scenarios That Illustrate Specialized User PermissionsAssign permissions to manage DMPs Click Then, repeat your selection16-3 Assign permissions to view the scheduleAssign permissions to use advanced tasks for content Configure permissions to manage the schedule16-4 16-5 Configure permissions to manage DMPsConfigure permissions to manage content Configure permissions to manage advanced tasks16-6 16-7 16-8 Configure User Rights and PermissionsChoose Settings User Accounts Click . Repeat your selection Click SubmitUsers List Elements to Configure User Rights and Permissions for DMPsSettings User Accounts 16-9Untitled table 16-1017-1 Media Assets and Embedded SoftwareShockwave Flash Support and Restrictions User Permission RestrictionsMedia Restrictions SDP Support and RestrictionsPNG Support and Restrictions File Size RestrictionsLocal Storage Restrictions MPEG-4 Support and RestrictionsWork with Assets and Categories in Your Media Library Add One Asset at a Time to Your Media Library17-4 17-5 Click Cancel Stop. You have completed this procedureEnter a title for the asset Enter the estimated duration for playbackAdd Multiple Assets Simultaneously to Your Media Library Is *.MPG17-6 17-7 Elements to Manage Assets and CategoriesDigital Signage Media Library Images Shockwave Flash UDP VideoFilter by 17-8Elements to Add Categories and Rename Them Choose the option, if any, that meets your requirements17-9 Elements to add or edit multiple assets simultaneously Elements to Add Assets and Edit Their AttributesElements to add or edit one asset Select CategoryOverview tab Elements To Describe and Preview One AssetDigital Signage Media Library Options View Media Asset 17-11Usage tab 17-1218-1 Now18-2 Understand Future Deployments for PresentationsUnderstand Time Zones in the Schedule Later18-3 Understand Tooltips in the Schedule TimelineBest Practices to Prevent Unscheduled DMP Restarts Best Practices to Manage and Maintain the ScheduleBest Practices to Stop Playback of a Scheduled Job External Server Restrictions18-4 18-5 Content Delivery Network RestrictionsScenarios Methods to Pre-empt Only One Instance of a Recurring Event18-6 Method OneMethod Two Method Three18-7 Use ‘Play Now’ to Transmit Assets or Commands ImmediatelyYou can deploy immediately to one DMP or to one DMP group Digital Signs Cast System TasksSchedule the Time Slot for a Future Event Choose Schedules Play in Future18-8 18-9 18-10 Elements of a Tooltip in the Schedule TimelineSchedules Play in Future Category Description18-11 Elements to Describe the Status of Deployed EventsCan I schedule an event that has no stop date? 18-1219-1 Content Distribution and DeliveryYou do not use Cisco Show and Share Choose a Content Delivery System to Use with DMPsUnderstand DMP Support for the Cifs Protocol Method Use CasesDMS-CD Concepts You use DMPs and Cisco Show and Share19-3 DMS-CD Performance Factors Retry TimeoutDMS-CD Overview Concurrent Deployments19-5 Resumption of Interrupted and Paused File TransfersOutages and Other Disruptions File SizeMonitoring Modes Understand Shared Scheduling Features for DeploymentsError Conditions Understand DMS-CD Alert ReportsDMS-CD Guidelines Alert Types19-7 Gather the Essential Data to Develop a Deployment Strategy Factor Definition and Supporting Data19-8 Parallel Deployment DeploymentTotal DMS-CD Gather these values Throughput Duration forLimit DMS-CD Disruptions to DMP Performance 19-10Capacity and the load placed on a DMP DMS-CD Restrictions DMS-CD Capacity Category Maximum Threshold19-11 19-12 Cifs RestrictionsAcns Restrictions Ecds RestrictionsExample Scenario Organizational Logic at Acme19-13 Seconds Ddhhmm Deployment Scheduling Logic at Acme4explains how Acme organizes its scheduled deployments 19-1419-15 Configure Acns or Waas19-16 Configure DMS-CDCreate DMP groups and populate them with DMPs Configure Deployment Threshold PreferencesCheck Disk Space Capacity for Deployments Choose Digital Media Players Deployment Manager PreferencesCreate a Deployment Package Add New Application19-18 19-19 Edit a Deployment PackageCreate at least one DMS-CD deployment package Click the name of the deployment package to be edited19-20 Delete a Deployment PackageDigital Media Players Deployment Manager Preferences Click Submit Stop. You have completed this procedureSoftware UI and Field Label Reference Tables Elements to Define Deployment ThresholdsAppliance during DMS-CD deployments 19-22Effect on your DMPs 19-23 19-24 Configure a DMS-CD deployment to DMP local storageElements to Define a DMS-CD Deployment Package Digital Media Players Advanced Tasks19-25 Elements to Define WAAS, ACNS, or Ecds Settings19-26 Troubleshoot DMS-CD Check Deployment Status Details19-27 19-28 Check Appliance System Logs for Deployment Errors19-29 Choose Administration Alerts Alert ReportsClick Live Monitor Mode Click Snapshot Mode19-30 FAQs for AcnsFAQs for Waas Troubleshoot Acns19-31 Telnet to your Content Engine and issue this command19-32 Did you change anything in ?Choose Devices Device Groups Log in to Content Distribution ManagerCDM Procedure AAI ProcedureTroubleshoot Acns Assets That Your DMPs Do Not Play 19-34That are actually correct in your network Bytes x 4 = Add 16384 to the total disk space consumption in bytes19-35 Worksheet19-36 Choose Services ChannelsClick Channel Content in the table of contents Log in to CDMCommunicate Anything with Cisco Digital Signs Page Best Practices to Optimize DMP Settings for Playlists Playlists20-1 Choose Digital Signage Playlists Reduce or Resolve Black-Screen Delays After Video PlaybackCreate and Organize Playlists Improve Transition SpeedsElement Change the Sequence of PlaybackElements to Define a Playlist Navigation20-4 21-1 Proof of PlayWere interrupted or prevented from playing, and when InsertionsConsider an affinity group Played successfully, and when21-3 Prepare DMPs to Support Proof of PlayChoose Advanced Tasks System Tasks Enable Syslog and NTPWould you like to enable these services from Digital Signs? Would you like to enable these services from21-5 Enable Proof of Play Features in DMMChoose Proof of Play Configuration Click RegisterClick Add New Requestors Click Add ContentCreate Requestors Create InsertionsRun a Report Choose Proof of Play Reports21-7 Export a Report 21-8Click Run Choose Proof of Play Dashboard View Previous ReportsUse the Proof of Play Dashboard Click View previous reportsHow do insertions differ from presentations and playlists? Use Deployment ReportsChoose Schedules Reports 21-10Troubleshooting Scenario Details Exceptions21-11 21-12 22-1 Plan for and Manage Emergencies22-2 Create Deployment Packages for Emergencies22-3 Provision Emergency Assets Immediately to DMP Local Storage22-4 22-5 22-6 Schedule the Future Staging of Emergency Assets22-7 Start Playback of an Emergency MessageStop Playback of an Emergency Message Start playback of an emergency message22-8 Deliver Iptv Programming with Cisco Cast Page 23-1 Welcome to Cisco CastOn-Premises Operation Centralized AdministrationFeature License Restrictions When your Iptv programming will include live TV23-3 Start Cisco Cast23-4 24-1 Redistribute Live TV24-2 Site Assessment for Live Video ProgrammingChannel Count Restrictions Codec Restrictions24-3 Click Edit Channel SettingAdd Channels Edit Channels24-4 Reassign Channel NumbersWould you like to specify the number for this channel? Click Reassign to Any Unused ChannelDelete Channels Click Delete This Channel24-5 24-6 Elements to Manage TV ChannelsMulticast Address Port Call Letters for Channel24-7 Elements to Define Channel Settings Http URL from the Address Type list24-8 24-9 24-10 25-1 Video on DemandWorkflow to Stage VoD Assets to DMP Local Storage Site Assessment for VoD Programming25-2 Add a New VoD Category Add a New VoD Subcategory25-3 Click Actions Delete Category Edit a VoD CategoryDelete a VoD Category Choose Actions Modify CategoryMap a Video to a VoD Category Click the Video on Demand tab25-5 25-6 Organize Videos in VoD CategoriesRemove a Video from a Category Stage an EPG to DMP Local Storage25-7 Should usb11 When you will use usb1Should usb22 When you will use usb2 Elements to Manage VoD Categories25-8 Electronic Program Guide 26-1Contains program descriptions that you have entered You are not in violation of its terms Tribune Media ServicesUnderstand EPG Data Formats 26-226-3 Understand Methods to Describe EPG Channels26-4 26-5 Add or Edit Subscriptions to Data from an EPG Provider26-6 Delete Settings That Define a SubscriptionSynchronize EPG Channel Schedules and Program Descriptions Click SynchronizeDo not enter a colon before the port number Elements to Define EPG Provider SettingsProxy Settings Optional 26-726-8 Troubleshoot EPG Highlighting27-1 Look and Feel27-2 Specify Which Features Your Menu System Should IncludeChoose the Color Scheme for Your Menu System Click the Skin Customization tab27-3 Show a Custom Logo in Your Menu SystemLogo appears in the lower left of the menu system Show the Cisco Logo in Your Menu SystemChoose the Date and Time Formats for Your Menu System Check the Display Cisco Logo check box27-5 Deploy Menu System Customizations to Your DMPsClick Run Task Click to highlight your Cast-PGtask27-6

C H A P T E R 23

Welcome [to Cisco Cast]

Revised: May 31, 2011

•Concepts, page 23-1

This material pertains to multiple releases of Cisco DMS.

Concepts

Overview

23-1