Extron electronic JMP 9600 manual Encoding Guidelines

Encoding Guidelines

This section describes the process of encoding and packaging a video and audio presentation for playback on the JMP 9600 Media Player.

The Extron JPEG 2000 Encoder software simplifies and optimizes the process and workflow for creating content. Two versions of the software are included on the DVD that shipped with the media player:

•J2KENC JPEG 2000 Encoding Software — A “light”version that is free of charge to all media player purchasers. This version is the default when the JPEG 2000 Encoder software is first installed on your encoding computer. The application has basic functionality powerful enough for situations that require encoding short clips with a single audio (stereo) file.

•J2KENC-PRO JPEG 2000 Professional Encoding Software — A “full” version that requires a for-cost license and activation key from Extron. Once licensed, the Pro version extends the feature set of the basic version by adding multichannel audio and enhanced processing capabilities (enabling multiprocessor support and farming).

NOTE: The professional version is loaded with the basic version, but the full capabilities are disabled until the professional version is licensed.

The encoding and packaging process follows many of the concepts and specifications developed by the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) and creates Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs). A DCP is a folder that contains all of the files necessary for the JMP 9600 to play a presentation. This folder can include reel files (video images and audio data), subtitle files, the composition playlist (CPL), and the associated packing list and asset map. For more detailed information, see the references and specifications listed at the end of this section and contact the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline (see the contact numbers on the last page of this guide for the Extron office nearest you.)

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