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EtherneTV v4.4 Portal ServerUser GuideJanuary 15, 20094410-0097-0010VBrickEtherneTV Portal Server

4 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Figure 1. Live Broadcasts PageLive Broadcasts View live streams (for example, TV channels) currently available on the ne

ETV Portal Server User Guide 5Chapter 2Using the Portal ServerSome Portal Server functionality may be restricted to certain users. If you are not auth

6 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Channel GuideThe Live Broadcasts page has a list of streams and stations. The "Channel Guide" is simply the lis

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 7Note A red Record image in the Channel Guide is a visual cue that indicates a recording is in pro

8 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Icons The Live Broadcasts page shows stations and streams that can be requested and played. Each item has its own icon an

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 9Control Buttons The icons on the bottom of the Preview Window control the video. (Note that the c

10 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Viewing Multiple Streams The video player can be configured by an administrator so that you can view multiple streams in

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 112. Press the red "record" button under the preview window. A message will note that a

12 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.the Live Broadcasts page. Once a device has been defined, it is available to all users (with access to that device) unle

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 13Figure 3. Asset LibraryTitle The title of the video clip is displayed after the icon indicating

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14 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Content The Asset Library folders have streams that can be requested and played. Each listing displays either a default

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 15Customizing Stored VideosUsers (with Content Publishing permission) and administrators can custo

16 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.T To delete a stored video1. Click on the Info button to the right of any stored video.2. Click Delete Video and confirm

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 17Creating ThumbnailsYou can create thumbnails for all videos stored in the Asset Library that wer

18 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.T To bookmark any point in a stream playing in the preview window1. Launch any video from the Asset Library.2. Click the

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 19server. For all other content, the closed captions are superimposed on the video as shown here.

20 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Priority AlertA priority alert can be launched by any ETV Portal Server user with appropriate permissions. It broadcasts

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 21Add VideoIf given publishing permissions, you have the ability to Add Video to any VOD servers f

22 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Supported Stream TypesYou can add any of the video types shown below in Table 4. Note that the Portal Server supports MP

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 23delivered as a program stream. If your MPEG-2 content fails to ingest and play (and you have the

ETV Portal Server Admin Guide iiiContentsPortal Server v4.4 User GuideOrganization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.T To run an existing playlist1. Click on the Asset Library and navigate to the MyMedia folder or to any folder that has

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 256. Click Save Playlist and you are done.Editing PlaylistsT To edit an existing playlist1. Naviga

26 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Info Each playlist has its own searchable metadata. You can add/change the name, the folder, keywords, etc. For example

Using the Portal ServerETV Portal Server User Guide 27PresentationsThis launches a page (see below) from which you can access legacy rich media presen

28 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.LogoutThis command logs you out of the application and lets you log back in as a different user. This may be necessary t

ETV Portal Server User Guide 29Chapter 3Using the SchedulerTopics in this sectionIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Schedule PrivilegesAs shown below, Portal Server users may have limited schedule privileges in which case their ability

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 31Scheduling an EventThe available content for creating a scheduled program include live streams from

32 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.3. Enter a Schedule Name and complete the Start and End fields. (To avoid format errors, click in the date and time fiel

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 335. Select a Schedule Type.Each schedule type has a different wizard as explained on the following pa

iv ContentsViewing the Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Scheduling an

34 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.When done, the named schedule is added to the calendar page of scheduled events. Any scheduled links use color-coded tex

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 35Create ScheduleThe final step in creating a schedule is to review and confirm the settings. If you a

36 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.T To schedule a live broadcast1. Select a schedule name, dates, and (optionally) recurrence pattern (see Scheduling an E

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 373. Select the destination VBrick(s) or IPR(s) that will receive the video and click Finish.4. Verify

38 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.3. Select the destination VBrick(s) or IPR(s) that will receive the video and click Finish.4. Verify the information and

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 393. Select the source of the stored broadcast. It can be either a VBrick VBStar (with a hard drive) o

40 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.ConferenceUse these steps to create a video conference between two encoders/decoder pairs at different locations. This m

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 41RecordUse these steps to create a schedule that will initiate the recording of live content. This me

42 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Record to NVRT To use an NVR to save the recording1. Select NVR and click Next. Use the tabbed windows explained below t

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 432. When done click Finish, then verify the information and click Create Schedule to add the new sche

ETV Portal Server User Guide vPortal Server v4.4 User GuideThis Portal Server User Guide is written for anyone who will be using or evaluating the VBr

44 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Record to VBrickT To use a VBrick (MPEG-2 or WM VBStar) to save the recording1. Select VBrick and click Next.2. Enter a

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 45Record by Manual EntryWhen the Record Source is Manual Entry, you can only Record To an NVR.T To use

46 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.4. Use the tabbed windows to define specific attributes for the recording. These are the same fields described above in

Using the SchedulerETV Portal Server User Guide 473. Select a previously-defined script and click Finish.4. Verify the information and click Create Sc

48 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.3. Select a device and click Next.4. Select the destination VBricks that will receive the video and click Finish.5. Veri

ETV Portal Server User Guide 49Chapter 4Using the Remote ControllersTopics in this sectionUsing the VB-PC Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Table 7. VB-PC Remote Control Functions†† Only the buttons listed here are operational on the VB-PC Remote control.Reme

Using the Remote ControllersETV Portal Server User Guide 51Table 8. Amino Remote Control FunctionsButton FunctionPower Power on/off.STB/TV Press STB

52 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Using the Amino MenuClick on MENU at the bottom of the window, or press the MENU button on the remote control, to access

Using the Remote ControllersETV Portal Server User Guide 53mapped to any item and are non functional. Be sure to point the remote at the IPR—not at th

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54 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Using the STB RemoteThis wireless remote control device is used with the Set Top Box (also called the Digital IP Receive

Using the Remote ControllersETV Portal Server User Guide 55Stop, Play, Pause Once a stream is selected, the buttons across the top can be used to stop

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ETV Portal Server User Guide 1Chapter 1IntroductionTopics in this sectionOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 © 2009 VBrick Systems, Inc.Table 2. Supported Operating Systems and Browsers †Downloaded ComponentsFor Windows PC users, the ETV Portal Server uses

IntroductionETV Portal Server User Guide 3agree, these components are automatically installed and no additional download is necessary for subsequent a