VBrick Systems ETV v4.2.1 Modify VOD Content, Purchased Content Expiration, Edit Custom Programs

Server Administration

Note The message "Program Unavailable" in the Channel Guide means there is no programming data associated with the stream. It does not mean the stream itself is unavailable. You can still click on the stream to launch it in the preview window.

Edit Custom Programs

TTo edit a Custom Program:

1.Navigate to the program you want to change and click Edit.

2.Manually edit any of the fields as necessary and click Update when done.

Modify VOD Content

Video on Demand Servers only. Administrators and authorized users can modify and delete content located on their video on-demand servers. (Note that you cannot delete or modify any content files that are currently in use.) Administrators can find or filter the displayed assets by clicking on All, Keyword, Title, or Expiration Date. You can also use this window to set Expiration, define the maximum number of concurrent viewers, and update expiration dates for purchased content. Also, be aware that a user with publishing permissions can delete content by clicking the Info hyperlink and then Delete Video. To disable this user option, disable the user's content publishing permissions (see Allow Content Publishing on page 98).

Purchased Content Expiration

Purchased content is protected against theft, piracy, or copyright violation by means of an expiration date or viewing period. Each piece of content has an optional expiration date in the database. If the current date is later than this expiration date, the content cannot be viewed by a Portal Server user. When new content is added (for example using Add Video or autoingest), administrators can optionally enter an Expiration Date or Viewing Period and can limit the number of concurrent viewers. This data can be modified at anytime. The Expired Content Log shows all expired content on your system in chronological order with the oldest expiration date first. See Copyright Protection on page 3 for more information.

If third-party content is purchased from VBrick, however, the Expiration Date or Viewing Period are automatically populated with read-only data that cannot be changed without updating the license. (Content Provider and Content Group are only populated when you select purchased content.) If you purchased third-party content from VBrick, this content was installed on your VOD server(s) prior to shipment. If you purchased content later, this content can be mass-ingested into the Portal Server using a provided utility. See Purchased Content Ingestion on page 157 for more information.

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