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VBrick Systems ETV v4.1 manual Control Devices

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Control Devices

Control devices let you configure a video source device so that it can be controlled by end users from the Portal Server user interface. (An example of a video source device is a DVD or VCR directly connected to a VBrick encoder.) Once configured, a special icon on the Live Broadcasts page indicates you can control the stream using a "virtual" remote control panel as shown in Figure 6 below. VBrick currently supports DVDs and VCRs from several different manufacturers as well as the VBrick VBIR remote controller that can be customized for use with a wide variety of source devices. See Adding User-Defined VBIRs below for more about VBIRs.

Note In some cases you may be able to control a source device using the front panel or the handheld remote that came with the unit, but this is not always possible. For example, if the remote gets lost or the source DVD and/or VCRs are rack-mounted in an inaccessible metal enclosure, you must use the Portal Server interface or a VBIR.

Figure 6. "Virtual" Remote Control Panel on Live Broadcasts Page

As shown in Figure 7 below, the remote control panel will have a different graphical user interface depending on whether the source device is directly attached (via a serial port connection) or uses a VBIR. The control panel interface for direct-connect devices varies according to the specific device you select; the control panel interface for VBIR-connected devices is the same for all VBIR devices.

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VBrick EtherneTV Portal Server Copyright Contents Users and User Groups Server AdministrationNetwork Video Recording Configuring for SSLDatabase Backup Auto Content IngestionAcns Configuration VBPresenterOrganization Portal Server v4.1 Admin GuideFont Conventions Getting HelpRelated Documents Printer-Friendly Preface Portal Server Overview IntroductionTopics in this chapter Desktop Requirements Server RequirementsWindows PCs Macintosh PCs Copyright ProtectionEnd User Features Portal Server FeaturesMySQL ETV Portal Server Home Administrative FeaturesVBrick Encoders/Decoders Portal Server ComponentsETV Video-on-Demand Servers Server Type Description Zone ETV Internet-Based ServersETV Network Video Recorder ETV Set Top BoxETV Live Portal Server Live Portal Server User Interface VB-PC Remote ControllerWM IP Receiver Portal Server InstallationDownload Components Windows PCsMacintosh PCs Locked-Down Windows PCsOperating System Browser Linux PCs Port RequirementsEnvironment Supported Streams Closed Captions Operating System Browser †UDP Zone Ports Protocol DescriptionLicense Files Changing the Title, Header, and Logo License File Description License ErrorsInterface Image Admin Console LoginAdmin Console Options Option Description Player Enable Internet Explorer 7.0 ConfigurationVBrick Systems, Inc Global Assignments Global SettingsSubmit. Example There will be an all hands meeting today at Only be done if advised by a VBrick technician or Network Restrictions page or the Modify VOD Content page will Directory name in this field-do not enter the complete path Previously configured machines. The settings here apply to Custom Fields Customize Streams Add Link Stream Restrictions Add/Modify VOD/FTP Servers ServersFtp\root Global Settings Creating a VOD-D FTP Server Add/Modify Video On Demand Content FoldersCreating Subfolders VBricks System Information Release Revision Advanced Settings Control Devices Adding Control Devices Adding User-Defined VBIRs Connecting Control Devices Device Connector Configuring Control DevicesDevice Baud Rate Passthrough State Set Top Boxes Learning IR CommandsGlobal Settings Recorders Select Add Recorders and click Submit Synchronizing the Portal Server and the NVR Script DevicesSelect Add Script Devices and click Submit Creating a Script ScriptsSelect Add Scripts and click Submit Example Finding VBrick Parameters and ValuesAdd/Modify a URL for a Live Video Stream URLsValid for Types MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Valid for Type MPEG-4MP3 and WMA Files Add VOD ContentAdd Non-VOD Content Emergency Broadcast Global Settings VBrick Systems, Inc Global Settings Program Names Access Logging Extended Logging Properties Viewing the Access Logs Imported Access Log Modify VOD Content Server AdministrationTo delete a file, select the file and click Delete Status DiagnosticsExpired Content Log Access Control Required by ETV Portal Server. Case sensitive. Must begin Single Sign-On Using Single Sign-On Configuring IIS for Single Sign-OnInstalling the Root Certificate Using Ldap Servers with SSLClick Browse Resolving Other Security AlertsUsers Live PresentationsUser Groups Resource GroupsLogout HelpOverview Users and User GroupsDefinitions Authorization AuthenticationVBrick Database Resources and Resource GroupsSetup and Configure ETV Components Configuring for Users and User GroupsChoose an Authentication Method Ldap Directory Server Create User Groups on the Portal ServerCreate Users on the ETV Portal Server Create Resource Groups on the Portal ServerAssign Resources to Users or User Groups VBrick Systems, Inc Add/Modify User Information Add/Modify Users Resource Group Assignments Add/Modify Users Group AssignmentsAdd/Modify Live Channel Privileges Assigning Privileges to UsersAllow Access to Specific Recorder Servers Allow Access to Specific FTP ServersAllow Access to Specific VOD Servers Allow Access to Specific VOD ContentAllow Content Recording Allow Content PublishingDefault Content Recording Allow VBrick AccessSchedule Privileges STB AccessEmergency Broadcast Privileges Copyright Restrictions & Expiration PrivilegesAdd/Modify Groups User Assignments Add/Modify Group InformationAdd/Modify Groups Resource Assignments Add/Modify Resource Group Information Add/Modify Users Resource Assignments STB AuthenticationAuthentication by Host Name or IP Address Authentication by PINVBrick Systems, Inc Generate a Certificate Request Configuring for SSLSubmit a Certificate Request Install the CertificateExample 1 Uncomment configSections Configure ETV Resources for SSLSecuring the Portal Server User Pages Example 3 Uncomment configSections Securing the Portal Server Admin PagesExample 2 Uncomment httpModules Configuring for SSL VBrick Systems, Inc NVR Overview Network Video RecordingStandalone NVR Standard NVRConfiguring a Standard NVR NVR ConfigurationConfiguring a Standalone NVR Using an NVRNVR 10 Record Licenses NVR 40 Record Licenses NVR Hardware104 VBPresenter Rich Media Presentation VBPresenterConfiguring an FTP User Configuring MCS for VBPresenterConfiguring a Presentation User Working with PresentationsLaunching a Live Presentation Configuring for Live PresentationsRemoving a Live Presentation Launching a Stored Presentation Configuring for Stored Presentations110 AutoIngest Content Auto Content IngestionExample Using the XML Template AutoIngest Content via XMLTag Description Removing MPEG-4 Closed CaptionsTo remove the closed captions track from MPEG-4 files 116 Introduction Database BackupDatabase Restore Amino Set Top Box Connecting the AminoAmino MCS Home Configuring the AminoConfiguring the Amino for a Widescreen Configuring the Remote Control for a TVTo configure for widescreen with the wireless keyboard Changing the IP AddressTo configure for widescreen using the remote control Setting the TV Display FormatTV Display Format Video Output Acns Configuration Acns ConfigurationVOD-W Server Configuration Portal Server Configuration Acns Server Configuration Verify Installation126 Index Index