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FOCUS Enhancements 3.2 user manual Overview, Getting Started

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NETWORKING

Overview

Firefly players can be deployed as a network of media playback nodes. Because Firefly can be placed on a network, standard network setup (i.e. establishing a Username, IP configuration, etc.) is fully supported. Firefly comes standard with fully integrated FTP functionality.

Developing a network of centrally managed and controlled Fireflys virtually creates a private broadcast network. This network can be used to advertise, educate, instruct or entertain. With centralized control and unattended playback, Firefly nodes respond as directed. Modular in design, Firefly is an ideal addition to any existing network or for creation of a new network.

Getting Started

The following questions should be considered when establishing a network:

❏Number of Fireflys and update method?

❏Bandwidth of communication to each Firefly?

❏Playback programming: scripted/show controller/ combined?

❏Creation of MPEG2 videos. (Pre-production/ Post- production)?

❏Service and maintenance of deployed systems?

❏Installation of displays, cabling, control devices, etc.?

To simplify the process of Firefly network management, Visual Circuits developed a software system called Media Messenger, see the following page.

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FOCUS Enhancements 3.2 user manual Overview, Getting Started

Contents

Firefly SC and MZ Media Players Trademarks Important Safety Instructions Firefly Safety RequirementsPower and Ground Requirements FCC Part 15 EN61000-3-2 Class a StatementIndustry Canada Class a Warning EN55024, EN55022 Page Contents Viii Networking External Control Commands Technical Specifications Index Xii Welcome to Firefly SC and MZ Documentation Conventions Before You Start, You Will Need Quick Start Plug and PlayInstallation Sequence MZ RGB and Component Output Install the FireflyQuick Start Plug and Play Serial Configure for NetworkAttaching a Laptop or PC EthernetWebView via Ethernet Port Changing TCP/IP SettingsFireflySetGateway External Control CommandsFireflySetIpAddress FireflySetNetmaskInstall Media Messenger Setup on-board Firefly FTP Server Configure FTPConfigure Firefly Properties Configuring the Firefly FTP Server How To Create a Basic Playlist Via FTP PublishQuick Start Plug and Play Via CD/DVD Software Updating Page Encoding Requirements Encoding Requirements and RecommendationsEncoding Recommendations Bit Rate Video ContentEncoding Requirements and Recommendations Page Setup Procedures Accessing the WebView InterfaceConnect to the Network Establishing Communication with the Firefly Determine the Address of the FireflyEnter Your User Name and Password Forgot Name, Password, IP...???Using the WebView Interface Media Transfer Transferring MediaWebview Webview Media Transfer Summary Webview Software UpdateReviewing Media and Storage Usage on the Firefly Reviewing, Previewing and Deleting Firefly MediaPreviewing Videos and Graphic Overlays on the Firefly Media Review Page Graphic Overlay Deleting Media from the FireflyMedia Review Page Deleting Multiple Files Playlist Editor Using the Playlist EditorAdding Videos to a Playlist Creating a New PlaylistRemoving Videos from a Playlist To move a video up towards the beginning in a playlist Moving Videos Within a PlaylistShuffling Video Playback on a Channel Adding Graphic Overlays to a PlaylistWebview Graphic Overlay Properties Working With Graphic Overlays in a PlaylistWebview Webview Adding Scrolling Text to a Playlist Transparency Level Working With Scrolling Text in a PlaylistSaving a Playlist Playing a Playlist Quickly Schedule Editor Playlist Events Editor Using the Schedule EditorStart Time Creating a New SchedulePlay Once Adding an Event to a ScheduleWebview Editing an Event within a Schedule Deleting an Event from a ScheduleWebview Saving a Schedule Save Local Additional Saving and Loading MethodsLoad Local Webview Schedule Editor Video Dates Editor Assigning Dates for Video PlaybackStart Stop Date Description To add a date rule for a video, use the following stepsTo delete a date rule for a video, use the following steps Exiting the Schedule EditorTo edit a date rule for a video, use the following steps Using the Player Control Panel Diagnostics Diagnostics General Diagnostics GeneralDiagnostics Video Diagnostics VideoWebview Diagnostics Playback Diagnostics PlaybackDiagnostics Logging Webview Diagnostic Logs Webview General Settings System SettingsTime Zone Ntsc USA Video SettingsBob Bob and Weave Settings-Audio Audio SettingsFirefly Audio Configurations Settings-Control Control SettingsAuto Play Settings-Network Network SettingsMode Netmask Enter the address for the proxy, in IP format Snmp Netmask Settings-Logging Logging SettingsSample from a .XML format run log Sample from a .CSV format run logMax Log MBs WebView Settings Password FTP Auto-Update Settings Screen FTP Auto-Update SettingsDirectory Settings-HTTP Auto Update Http Auto-Update SettingsHttp Update Now Button USB Devices Settings-USB DevicesSettings-USB Modem USB Devices SettingsDisabled On Demand Use Fixed Time Settings USB Network USB Network SettingsNameserver Multicast Settings-MulticastPort address that the multicast client will listen on Reserves MBs Settings-Advanced Advanced SettingsReset Stats Getting Started OverviewMedia Messenger Software Product FeaturesBenefits Manual Updating Automatic UpdatingFTP Updating Player Management FTP ServerScripts Creating a Firefly FTP Update AccountFile Extension Definition FTP Update ProcessFTP Font Files .ttf FTP Updating OrderPlaylist Parsing Routine Firefly Storage Cleanup Routine System Update CheckMulticast Updating Overview Package ModeScript Last Mode Software Update CheckSystem Settings for Multicasting WebView Updating Direct File Access Updating 114 LOG File Reporting Run Logs Diagnostic LogsLog Format Log Default PlaylistMaximum Log File Sizes Uploading Log Files Connecting via TCP/IP Connecting via RS232Basic Hyper Terminal Setup Playlist Playback Commands VCC Control CommandsPlaylistplay MpgLoad Playing Individual FilesMpgLoadNext MpgClearDef MpgLoadNextDefMpgStop MpgPlayMpgPlayAll MpgSetInitOnOpenMpgBlack MpgUnblack Using Serial Commands To Create Playlists FireflyFtpUpdate Firefly System CommandsMpgCallback Callback CommandsMpgMute Audio and Video Setting ChangesMpgUnMute Syntax Networking CommandsFireflySetDefault FireflySetIpAddrFireflySetNetmask FireflySetGatewayFireflyGetNetmask FireflySetWebEnableFireflyGetIpAddr FireflyGetGatewayFireflyGetWebEnable MpgDelete Media Calls MpgDirInfoGetPlaylist Information Calls InfoGetFileInfoGetSchedule InfoGetState COM Port Settings LDV Control CommandsIntroduction Code Message Meaning Error CodesAddress Arguments Command SyntaxCommand Summary Play PL Playback CommandsRjcr Reject Stop RJPause PA Stcr Still STSearch SE @CH3JF Multi-Track Jump Forward JF@CH1JR Multi-Track Jump Reverse JR0DS Display Control DSFrame Number Request ?F Time Code Request ?T Command Response MeaningChapter Number Request ?C Player Active Mode Request ?P Firefly Model Request ?X Load Playlist/Schedule LD VCC Commands External Control Commands Quick Reference GuideLDV Commands 160 No Power to Firefly General IssuesNo Video Playback Stuttering Files During Playback Latent Images or Flashing During PlaybackAll files on a playlist channel must be the same type Some files in the playlist do not playFTPing Font Files .ttf Smooth TransitionsSmpte time codes are not recognized properly Filename Already Exists165 Preventing Cabling Connection Problems Video Output Installing the MZFunctionality Content Type FormatStatus LED Software UpdateSetting Display Parameters Using Firefly MZ to Create a Layout and PlaylistCreating the Layout Go to the Layout Editor workspace Creating a MZ multi-zone LayoutCreate the Video Zone first Position Zones in Layout WorkspaceCreating the Playlist 174 Link the Playlist to the Firefly 176 Firefly MZ Tips 178 179 180 Technical Specifications 182 183 IndexIndex 184185 186 170187 Pdif 188189 190 Page 813-0049c Focus Enhancements