Cisco Systems 5.2.x manual Workflow, Dmpdm, Digital Signs

Chapter 5 Cisco Hinter for RTSP

Concepts

You must use our Cisco Hinter utility to output each hinted MOV file.

Cisco Hinter prepares MPEG2-TS files for interleaved RTP transmission through open source software called Darwin Streaming Server (DSS). Hinter adds delivery information to a media track, which tells DSS how to pack and stream (multiplex, or mux) data from the audio channel and the video channel. This method improves audiovisual synchronization because these channels traverse the network together.

Your DSS can then deliver such hinted video to your DMPs upon demand, after you stage the MPG-MOV pair to its media serving directory.

Cisco Hinter versions for Windows and Linux users are downloadable from your DMM appliance.

Note We do not develop, maintain, sell, or support Darwin Streaming Server. Nor do we warrant its suitability for any purpose.

Workflow

1.Download and set up Cisco Hinter.

2.Download Darwin Streaming Server (DSS).

Note	The official repository for DSS is http://dss.macforge.org. Alternatively, you can use
	http://developer.apple.com/opensource/server/streaming/index.html.

3.Install and configure DSS on equipment other than any Cisco DMS server appliance.

4.Process each of your MPG files with Cisco Hinter to output a small, hinted MOV file.

5.Stage your MPG and MOV files together in the DSS serving directory.

6.Request streams from rtsp://<DSS_IP_address>:<optional_port_number>/<filename>.mov.

In DMPDM

a.Enter your stream’s address in the URL field at Display Actions > Media URL.

b.Click Start.

In Digital Signs

a.Click the URL (recommended) radio button on the Simple property sheet in the Add Asset dialog box.

b.Enter your stream’s address in the URL field.

c.Choose RTSP from the File Type list.

d.Click Save.

User Guide for Cisco Digital Media Manager 5.2.x

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