AMX Vision² Master 36TB Specifications

Operation/Reference GuideVideo Management/DistributionVision2®Latest Release: 3/07/2013Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide

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Archive Service90Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideTo create a new table section click Add new Table section, select the number of rows and columns, an

Archive Service91Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 86 displays how the information appears with actual metadata in the main archive.Browsing and M

Archive Service92Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideArchive Sort FunctionThe Vision2 Archive Sort function provides the ability to alphabetize an existi

Archive Service93Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideAdding an Online Video to an ArchiveVision2 enables you to provide content links to online videos fr

Archive Service94Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe default metadata consists of three sections:Playing a Video within the ArchiveTo verify a video

Archive Service95Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideIf you select a text-based section (in this case Podcast Info) and click Edit Section, the options c

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Thumbnail Editor97Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThumbnail EditorThe thumbnail editor allows users to create video thumbnails, effectively bookmarks

Thumbnail Editor98Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide1 Second AccuracyDepending on the characteristics of the recorded video, the accuracy with which a

Thumbnail Editor99Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideArchive Navigation ScreenThe Archive Navigation Screen consists of two main areas (see FIG. 94):T

Overview1Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideOverviewVision2 is a sophisticated, fully-integrated video capture, management, and broadcast system for org

Thumbnail Editor100Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideYou can also select videos using the Search bar. Enter the text you want to search for and click t

Thumbnail Editor101Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThumbnail Editor ScreenThe thumbnail editor screen (FIG. 99) consists of two main areas:Thumbnai

Thumbnail Editor102Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideCreating a ThumbnailYou can create up to 200 thumbnails for a video as follows:1. Start the video

Thumbnail Editor103Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVideo Playback AreaThe video playback area is used for the following actions:Viewing a video.F

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Thumbnail Viewer105Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThumbnail ViewerThe thumbnail viewer allows users to view video thumbnails, effectively bookmarks

Thumbnail Viewer106Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideArchive Navigation ScreenThe Archive Navigation Screen consists of two main areas (see FIG. 103):

Thumbnail Viewer107Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideYou can also select videos using the Search bar. Enter the text you want to search for and click t

Thumbnail Viewer108Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThumbnail Viewer ScreenThe thumbnail viewer screen (FIG. 107) consists of two main areas:Thumbna

Thumbnail Viewer109Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVideo Playback AreaThe video playback area is used for the following actions:Viewing a video.V

Overview2Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVision2 TDSVision2 TDS (FG3100-33K, -34K) provide multiple live Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) or MPEG multip

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Producer Service111Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideProducer ServiceOverviewThe Vision2 Producer Services provides a single scheduled TV channel to th

Producer Service112Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideYou can configure the following options for the Vision2 Producer Service:Configure OptionsService

Producer Service113Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMulticasting with ProducerPerform these steps to multicast with Producer:1. Select Configure Servi

Producer Service114Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSchedule EditingProducer runs a four week schedule which loops and starts again after the four wee

Record Service115Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideRecord ServiceThe Vision2 Record Service provides the ability to record a multicast MPEG-2 or unicas

Record Service116Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideRecording SettingsThe bottom section of the page deals with the specific parameters for recording a

Record Service117Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideRecording a Video StreamPerform these steps to record a video stream:1. Select Configure DVR from th

Record Service118Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideScheduled RecordingThe Scheduled Record feature allows you to schedule when a live service is to be

Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure119Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown ProcedureOverviewIn the even

Overview3Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSupported Third-Party EncodersVision2 supports the following third party encoding units to expand upon the a

Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure120 Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide sWhen all systems are down, you can safely proceed without negati

Appendix A: Graceful Startup/Shutdown Procedure121Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide TroubleshootingIn the case that this procedure is followed, but do

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Overview4Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideServer SpecificationsVision2 servers can come installed with capture cards which enable you to capture and b

Overview5Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following table lists the specifications for the V2-MASTER server (FG3100-01):V2-MASTER Server Specifica

Overview6Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideWMV ApplianceThe following table lists the specifications for the Vision2 WMV appliances:Vision2 WMV Applian

Overview7Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideDigital TV ApplianceThe following table lists the specifications for the Vision2 Digital TV appliance:Vision

Overview8Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVideo on Demand ServerThe following table lists the specifications for the Vision2 Video on Demand server (F

Overview9Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMPEG Reflector ApplianceThe following table lists the specifications for the V2-MPEG-REFL MPEG Reflector App

AMX Limited Warranty and DisclaimerThis Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Part

Overview10Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideDealer Demo System SpecificationsThe following table lists the specifications for the V2-DLR-DEMO-SFF Deale

Overview11Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following table lists the specifications for the V2-DLR-DEMO-1RU Dealer Demo Server:V2-DLR-DEMO-1RU Dea

Overview12Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideV2-PVA 15TB Powervault Storage ArchiveThe following table lists the specifications for the V2-PVA 15TB Powe

Overview13Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSTB-02SB and STB-03CC Set-Top BoxesThe following table lists the specifications for the STB-02SB (FG3100-61

Overview14Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSTB-04 Set-Top BoxThe following table lists the specifications for the STB-04 Set-Top Box (FG3100-65):STB-0

Overview15Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideNetwork Switch RequirementsVision2 requires a Gigabit layer 2/3 network switch with IGMP Snooping/Querier s

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Wiring and Device Connections17Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideWiring and Device ConnectionsMaster Server Rear Panel ConnectionsThis section details

Wiring and Device Connections18Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing associated with the LAN co

Wiring and Device Connections19Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideWMV Appliance Rear Panel ConnectionsThis section details the ports and connectors on t

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Wiring and Device Connections20Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following table lists the pinout configuration for HD-15 connector to S-Video conn

Wiring and Device Connections21Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVision2 TDSVision2 TDS provides multiple live Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) or MPEG ch

Wiring and Device Connections22Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSet-Top BoxesThe STB-02SB (FG3100-61), STB-03CC (FG3100-62), and STB-04 Set-Top Boxes

Wiring and Device Connections23Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 12 displays the rear panel of the STB-04 Set-Top box.FIG. 12 STB-04 Set-Top Box

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Installation25Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideInstallationThis chapter provides instructions on how to connect the different types of Vision2 systems

Installation26Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following steps show you how to setup a typical configuration for the Dealer Demo Systems.1. Connec

Installation27Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVision2 TDSVision2 TDS provides multiple live Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) or MPEG channels over a sta

Installation28Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide4. Connect a coaxial cable to the RF IN connector on the rear of the digital TV transmitter (FIG. 17).

Installation29Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMaster ServersYou can install optional accessories into your Master server for redundant power or for c

Installation30Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideInstalling the V2-STORAGE-EXT810 External RAID ControllerThe V2-STORAGE-EXT810 External RAID Controller

Installation31Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideArchive ServersVision2 Archive servers allow you to store and manage videos in Flash, WMV, MPEG-2, and

Installation32Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideInstalling the V2-STORAGE-EXT800 External RAID ControllerFollow these steps to install the V2-STORAGE-E

Installation33Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSet-Top BoxesThe STB-02SB (FG3100-61), STB-03CC (FG3100-62), and STB-04 (FG3100-65) Set-Top Boxes suppo

Installation34Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideConfiguring Your Set-Top BoxBefore you can use your set-top box to view a video source, you must config

Installation35Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide5. In the Password field, enter the password (the default is leaves) and press Enter. The STB Managemen

Installation36Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideUsing the Remote ControlThe set-top box includes a universal remote control you can use to control your

Installation37Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSTB-02SB and STB-03CC MenusAfter the set-top box reboots, it accesses the Vision2 server you indicated

Installation38Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideVideo on DemandThe Video on Demand menu displays a listing of all available video on demand channels (F

Installation39Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideTechnical InformationThe Technical Information screen displays information about your set-top box, netw

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Installation40Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMarginsThe Configure Margins screen enables you to adjust the position of the images on your display. U

Installation41Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following table lists the configuration options. Use the up and down cursor buttons on the remote c

Installation42Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following table lists the Device and Template options available in the Template Editor. These optio

Installation43Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideCreating a New TemplatePerform these steps to create a new template:1. Click Create New Template. A ser

Installation44Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following table lists the settings available in the Template Editor.Template SettingsNavigation:Men

Installation45Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideTemplate Settings (Cont.)Page Indicator:Render Click the check box to render the page indicator.Font Si

Installation46Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFIG. 45 displays the locations of the vertical text, thumbnails, and page indicator on the user interfa

Installation47Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideUpgrading the Vision2 SoftwarePeriodic upgrades will occasionally be available for the Vision2 interfac

Installation48Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide5. When the upgrade is complete, navigate to the directory where the files were installed, and double-c

Accessing Servers49Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideAccessing ServersOverviewVision2 enables you to easily add and manage additional servers in the sy

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Accessing Servers50Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideAccessing the ServerThere are two methods you can use to access the Vision2 server: directly and r

Accessing Servers51Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide6. Click OK, and restart the server as requested. Next, you must add the new server name to Window

Accessing Servers52Vision2 Operation/Reference Guide7. To confirm the new server into the Master server configuration so it can be managed, select Imp

Master Service53Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMaster ServiceThe Vision² Master Service is responsible for managing the licensing of all Vision² ser

Master Service54Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideManaging a Specific ServerTo view server information, select the server on the left pane. The Vision2

Master Service55Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideAdding and Activating ServicesAfter successfully adding a server, you must activate the available ser

Master Service56Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following options appear on the Manage Channel Order page. Perform these steps to change the chan

Master Service57Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideUser Interface ConfigurationThe User Interface Configuration options enable the administrator to conf

Master Service58Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideTablet UISelecting the Tablet user interface configuration enables you to select a custom user interf

Master Service59Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideV2 PlayerThis is a fully featured player capable of displaying both live feeds and Video on Demand in

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Master Service60Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideIf a specific configuration option is not supported by a particular player, that option cannot be sel

Master Service61Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideFormat CompatibilityThe following tables list the formats that are compatible with Live channels and

Master Service62Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideTesting the Player in a Web PageTo view how the Vision2 player will appear, click the Test Player in

Master Service63Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSet-Top Box ManagementSet-Top Boxes support viewing live programming via a producer channel or an MPE

Master Service64Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe Available Set Top Boxes area lists the set-top boxes currently detected. This list includes the n

Master Service65Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideConfiguring Vision2 for use with LDAPIf you intend to use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP

Master Service66Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe user access control options are as follows:User Access Control OptionsUser Access Control Enable

Master Service67Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideRestricting User Access to ContentIn the Archive Service, when you navigate to a folder which contain

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Live (MPEG) Service69Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideLive (MPEG) ServiceThe Vision2 Live (MPEG) Service provides a single live TV channel to the syst

ivVision2 Operation/Reference GuideTable of ContentsConfiguring Metadata...

Live (MPEG) Service70Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideService SettingsThe top section of the page deals with the settings for the service itself and c

Live (MPEG) Service71Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMulticast SettingsThe following options are available in the multicast section:Encoding Settings

Live (MPEG) Service72Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following options are available in the encoding section:Perform these steps to configure the

Live (WMV) Service73Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideLive (WMV) ServiceThe Vision2 Live (WMV) Service provides a single live TV channel to the system.

Live (WMV) Service74Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThis page contains the following options:Perform these steps to configure the AMX Vision2 Dual En

Live (WMV) Service75Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideConfiguring the VBrick WMV Appliance EncoderWhen you select Configure Encoder from the WMV Encode

Live (WMV) Service76Vision2 Operation/Reference GuidePerform these steps to configure the VBrick WMV Appliance Encoder:1. Select Configure Encoder fro

Live (WMV) Service77Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following options are available in the encoding section:Perform these steps to configure the

Live (WMV) Service78Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideViewing the StreamThe Vision2 Services manager provides a menu option to allow you to view the st

Reflector Service79Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideReflector ServiceThe Vision2 Reflector Service provides a single live TV channel to the system. Re

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Reflector Service80Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe following options appear on the Reflector service configuration page:Activating a Unicast Stre

Reflector Service81Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideMPEG ConfigurationThe MPEG reflector can receive both unicast or multicast streams and output both

Reflector Service82Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideActivating a Unicast StreamPerform these steps to activate a unicast stream:1. Select Configure Re

DVB Service83Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideDVB ServiceThe Vision2 DVB Service provides and manages a single Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) multiplex

DVB Service84Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideThe Configure DVB Service page consists of the following sections:Service SettingsThe top section on the

DVB Service85Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideScanning for Available ChannelsPerform these steps to scan for available channels on all frequencies:1.

DVB Service86Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideChannel ListAt the bottom of the page is the list of channels available on the selected frequency. This

Archive Service87Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideArchive ServiceThe Vision2 Archive service provides a multi-format, multi-bitrate storage system for

Archive Service88Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideSupported Video on Demand Media FormatsVideo on Demand service supports four types of media files (W

Archive Service89Vision2 Operation/Reference GuideConfiguring MetadataWhen you select Configure Metadata from the Archive Service Menu the following p