Replacing Video Material Having a Certain Material Code

You can replace material that has a certain material code. This operation is useful when you want to regularly replace a part of the content without editing the playlist.

Make sure the material meets the following conditions and perform the procedure described above.

•Use material of the same duration as that of the one to be replaced. If the duration of the two pieces of material are different, unexpected playout may occur.

•Make the name of the source video file the same as the material code of the one to be replaced. To replace the piece of material with the code "M0000001," for example, rename the captured file "M0000001.avi" using Windows Explorer.

•Allow enough time for replacement. Make sure that the new material arrives at the network player at least 15 seconds before the playlist is to start.

Entering/Modifying the Type, Title, or Duration of the Material

Double-click the column for type, title, or duration (only editable for temporary files) of the desired material in the Material Management window. This enables editing in that column. Press the Enter key to complete the modification.

Specifying the Date for Automatic Deletion

Right-click the desired material in the Material Management window, then click [Set Delete Date] or [Clear Delete Date]. When you click [Set Delete Date], a calendar appears. Select the date for deletion, then click [OK].

Registering Material Data Prior to Converting a Video File (Video Material Preparation)

To use video material for playout, prepare the required information, such as titles, and the video files, then send them to the network players. Video files should be converted from AVI, MPEG2 or VSR-2000/2000A format into NSP format before sending, because the network players only play files in NSP format.

Note

•The system manages AVI files created by Adobe Premiere or captured from a video equipment using this software, with a duration of from five seconds through 150 minutes.

To create an AVI file using Premiere, specify "1 Frame" in the "Interleave" item in the audio setting window when exporting the timeline as a movie.

Note that the system does not accept AVI files that have no audio data. See "Capturing Video" for details on capturing operation.

There are some restrictions to use other types, such as MPEG2(PS) or VSR- 2000/2000A, of video files, too. Consult your supplier or Sony sales representative for details.

•Reading video files directly from a CD-R or DVD-R upon conversion may result in error because of their slow reading speed. In such a case, copy the video files to the hard disk, then specify the copied folder.

The system enables you to register material data prior to converting a video file. This is convenient when you would like to create a playlist before you obtain the video files used in it.

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