NEXIO NXOS Installation and User Manual
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1. InfoCaster InfoCaster Creator InfoCaster Manager InfoCaster Player InstantOnline Invenio Live Update mCAPTURE Magellan Magellan CCS Navigator Magellan Q SEE Multiservice SDN NetPlus NetVX NewsForce Nexio G8 Nexio AMP ChannelView Nexio Channel ONE Nexio ClipSync Nexio Delay Nexio Digital Turnaround Processor Nexio Farad Nexio G Scribe Nexio IconKey Nexio IconLogo Nexio IconMaster Nexio IconStation Nexio InfoCaster Nexio InfoCaster Creator Nexio InfoCaster Manager Nexio InfoCaster Player Nexio InfoCaster Traffic Nexio InstantOnline Nexio mCAPTURE Nexio NewsForce Nexio NXIQ Nexio Playlist Nexio Remote Nexio9RTX Net Nexio TitleMotion Nexio TitleOne Nexio Velocity ESX Nexio Velocity PRX Nexio Velocity Nexio Volt OPTO Panacea Platinum Playlist Predator II GRF Predator II GX Punctuate Remote RTX Net QuiC Q SEE SD STAR Selenio Selenio 6800 7 SelenioNext Selenio X50 Selenio X85 Selenio X100 TitleMotion TitleOne Velocity ESX Velocity PRX Velocity XNG Versio Videotek SD STAR X50 and X85 are trademarks of Imagine Communications or its subsidiaries Altitude Express Connectus Enabling PersonalizedTV ICE Broadcast System ICE lllustrate ICE Q algorithms ICEPAC Imagine ICE Inscriber Inscriber C2. Remote LLM IP Address ID Name Validation User Interface FTP Client Interface FTP Transfer Pane DOCKING M Reset Windows Layout FTP Site FTP Site Properties NEXIO MediaBase MediaBase Window MediaBase Tree View iv Contents Chapter 4 QR Jer 24 MediaBase Table E RI EEEO 27 Managing GIP IDS p 30 MediaBase Context Menu 30 ID PROD CIES WINGOW 32 RENE 33 Metadata Tab E 35 36 Digo die tu ai o 37 PEON 40 Using the FTP Client AGOMO c T 41 Search PON FIP SIES NIORT 42 Usmo FIP Sle Properes RR UU UM 42 Tr nsferring Media 43 8 FTP R e U 44 Client and Server System Requirements E 5 Getting Started You can use the Nexio FTP Client to connect to and control all transfers into and out of the Nexio Server system The Nexio FTP Client can provide the following benefits m Closely interfaces with the Nexio FTP Server and the Nexio server system Communicates directly with the Nexio Server s LLM to speed up the retrieval of media and metadata m Transfers files into and out of the server system using different file formats m Connects to and transfers files between multiple Nexio
3. Field Definition The date and time of the last modification Modified to the clip or subclip The video format and other important Video video information associated with the clip Description of the audio details for the Audio clip Lists the number of channels the audio bits and the audio type DAR Shows the displayed aspect ratio of the clip Either 4 3 or 16 9 Link Shows the name of the linked clip The estimated file size of the clip or File Size subclip in bytes Shows the video aspect ratio conversion Video ARC setting for the clip Owner User that created the clip Shows the QuiCServer Media Analysis QA status Test Status Shows whether or not a clip is set to loop Looping on playback Delete Protected Indicates whether the subclip is protected from deletion Nexio FTP Client User Guide Metadata Tab Agency Description User Field 1 User Field 2 Title User Field 3 Department User Field 4 Ch Metadata Advanced Track Router Picon Metadata Tab Fields 35 Field Definition ID The clip s ID similar to a file name Agency is an optional text field you can ache use to identify a clip The agency list is dune dynamic It shows the agencies that are currently in the MediaBase A five character field used to categorize Type clips such as COM PGM PROMO PSA NET etc A text description of the clip 120 P character max
4. MPG Imports mpg and other MPEG based file formats GXF gxf General eXchange Format files mxf SMPTE RDD O9 compliant files for MXFXD use with Sony XDCAM and other compatible devices MOV mov QuickTime files DV dv files used by DV format cameras SCC STL Closed caption files MCC MAC closed caption files Files in a format supported in old Pinnacle Pinnacle video server systems MP4 For mp4 wrapped content such as files from Sony EX cameras MPEG files from a Quantel video server MPEG50 system Stills Still images such as bmp jpg and tga TS Transport and program stream files WAV AES wav and aes audio files MAV The MAV file format is a type of MPEG 4 video file Default Metadata You can enter your own metadata that will be applied to all clips imported through the selected FTP site Nexio FTP Client 109 User Guide If the Add Metadata Upon Import option is set to Apply default the Default Metadata button is enabled in the FTP Site Properties window Click the Default metadata button to display the Add metadata upon import window Use this window to define your own metadata Add metadata upon import Agency Description User Field 1 User Field 2 Title User Field 3 Department User Field 4 Rename Imports From FTP Site Properties click the Rename Imports button to review your options for changing the name of files imported using the selected FTP site This is
5. co co 3103 tU C 4 4 30 B Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase Managing MediaBase allows you to manage your clip IDs from the MediaBase Context Menu or from the ID Properties Window Clip IDs MediaBase selecta clip or several clips then right click in the MediaBase Context Menu Table to display the menu Note Several menu items display only if you are logged in under E an Administrator account Select All Invert Selection Show Hidden Clips Change Metadata Delete ID Purge ID Rename ID ID Properties Identiny Frotectio Show ID Family Export MediaBase Audio Tag Definition Audio Prafiles MediaBase Menu Family Zinzout_2 2nd times the charm Ctrl A Field Definition Select All Selects all clips listed in the MediaBase Invert Selection Select all clips listed in the MediaBase that are not highlighted in the table Show Hidden Clips Shows hidden clips Change Metadata Use this sub menu to Change Metadata for the selected clips MediaBase Menu Nexio FTP Client User Guide 231 Field Definition Deletes the selected IDs Uses the LLM to Delete ID perform 2 way verification of the delete action Purges the selected IDs Does not use Purge ID verification Useful for removing large numbers of unwanted clips Rename ID Renames the selected ID ID ProcAmps View ProcAmps for the selected ID ID Properties Opens th
6. _ C0001 a Hou Hu HH mnumug mm D cord Date Kill Date Hu i ee ee rs png alpha 255 bars png alpha2 spaced space 00001 E Ls 2 E d pou LEM NUM NM LL spaced space ES MediaBase on local system MediaBase on remote system You can use the FTP client UI to drag a file from one FTP site and drop it into a different FTP site on another system 12 B Chapter 2 User Interface Transfer The left side of the FTP Transfers pane shows the FTP sites and folders that are connected to the FTP client Directories are Pa ne indicated by a folder icon and FTP sites are indicated by an FTP label icon A red label icon indicates an active open connection A gray label icon indicates a closed inactive connection Primary Site Source site source File Target Site Target File 172 16 248 210 ifs data LXF Flles MAF Files GF Files MEXIO FARAD 1 MGX Harris External FTF test FT m The right side of the FTP Transfers pane shows status information for FTP file transfers that are currently in progress Docking You can drag and drop windows to dock them within your FTP Client workspace When you select a window s title bar with your mouse two things happen at the same time First the window begins to float so you can move it around the workspace with your
7. mouse Second a docking indicator displays in the workspace a Docking Indicator DR Reset Windows Layout Nexio FTP Client 13 User Guide To dock a window within your workspace select the windows title bar and drag it toward the indicator When you drag your cursor over the indicator a section of the workspace will activate showing a shaded rectangle ID Properties window NE dragged to the left of the docking indicator Shaded rectangle displays to the left of the workspace When you release your mouse button the floating window will dock in place of the shaded rectangle You can dock the floating window toward the top bottom left or right side of the docking indicator Primary Site D Properties window FARADUINEXO 0000006 s GXF Folder i d OC ke d to t h e LXF Folder i MXF Folder workspace You can reset your workspace layout to its factory default To access this setting click the logo at the top left of the Ul Settings Log Off D About FTP Client 14 Chapter 2 User Interface FTP Site Menu FTP Site Properties m The context menu for the FTP Transfers pane allows you to configure your FTP site properties and to monitor your FTP transfers m Right click on an icon to configure properties for the selected site or to manage site transfers m Right click without selecting an icon to add delete or close sites or to s
8. FTP Server systems The Nexio FTP Client features the Nexio software GUI therefore applications such as MediaBase and ID Properties appear as part of your FTP Client interface The Nexio FTP Client runs on a Nexio system that has a working FTP server and a working LLM Here are the suggested computer specifications for a Nexio FTP Client installation 6 E Chapter 1 Getting Started a Windows 7 64 bit gm AMD K10 Series dual core 1 6GHz or higher m Intel Core2 Duo 13 i5 or i7 dual core 1 6GHz or higher 4GB RAM minimum 8GB RAM minimum for Farad SAN greater than 128TB m Discrete video board greater than 128MB Not less than 5GB free space on the hard drive for installation m Gigabit Ethernet Launching FTP Installer The Nexio FTP Client installer is included in every Nexio software release For information on obtaining or installing the software refer to your Nexio Software Release Installation Guide or contact Customer Support Once installed an FTP Client Install icon will display on the desktop of your device Double click on the icon to launch the installer The Install Shield wizard for the FTP Client displays FTP Client InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for FTP Client The InstallShield Wizard will install FTP Client on your computer To continue click Next Follow the screen prompts to run the installer When the installation is complete an FTP Clien
9. c Imagine CAMMUNICATIONS User Guide Oo S Nexio FTP Client May 2014 175 100468 01 Delivering the Moment OF Pr Mita Publication Information 2014 Imagine Communications Corp Proprietary and Confidential Imagine Communications considers this document and its contents to be proprietary and confidential Except for making a reasonable number of copies for your own internal use you may not reproduce this publication or any part thereof in any form by any method for any purpose or in and language other than English without the written consent of Imagine Communications All others uses are illegal This publication is designed to assist in the use of the product as it exists on the date of publication of this manual and may not reflect the product at the current time or an unknown time in the future This publication does not in any way warrant description accuracy or guarantee the use for the product to which it refers Imagine Communication reserves the right without notice to make such changes in equipment design specifications components or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product Trademarks 6800 CCS Navigator Channel ONE ChannelView Clipsync Delay D Series D Series DSX Deliver the Moment Delivering the Moment FAME Farad G8 G Scribe HView IconMaster IconLogo IconStation
10. most useful when importing files from devices such as Sony XDCAM decks that use generic file names for their source media Rename Imports Do not rename imported clips Prompt user ta rename each clip as it is imported Automatically attach a prefix to each clip as it is imported Prefix 20 B Chapter 2 User Interface Control Definition Do not rename imported clips Imported clips keep the IDs from their place of origin Prompt user to rename each clip The user is prompted for an ID name each and every time a clip is imported Automatically attach a prefix The prefix defined in the Prefix field is added to the beginning of the ID of each imported clip MediaBase Window FTP Client v7 5 0 2 MediaBase C EY E M m edia Type solution ser Name achine Name Record Date By Kill Date Family ID Keyword Search 21 Nexio MediaBase 1 L 3 Lr LLLLI LLLI wN NN NN NM REED 12002 83081 TTTT TTTD TTT LLI i LLLI wt LLLI The Nexio MediaBase is part of the FTP Client interface The MediaBase displays clip IDs that are stored on your Nexio SAN as well as those on Nexio FTP sites that have been added to your FTP client MediaBase features utilities that allow you to search sort and manage your clips The MediaBase window d
11. or 16 9 Shows the bit rate of the video portion of the iu compressed signal User defined metadata field 32 character Department maximum A text description of the clip 120 character Description maximum The duration of the clip or subclip in timecode Duration ormar This column identifies the parent of a subclip or Family in the case of a parent or normal ID its own name TS The estimated file size of the clip or subclip in File Size bytes GOP The GOP structure ID The clip s ID similar to a file name The date on or after which the clip should no Kill Date longer be aired When a clip reaches its kill date its MediaBase entry displays in red Tree Shows the name of the linked clip for synchronous clip playout 26 Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase Clip ID Fields Desciption _ Shows whether or not clip is set to loop on Loop playback Machine Shows the name of the machine and channel Name number on which the clip was recorded Location of the media drive on which the clip is Media Drive stored Shows the media type of the clip such as video Media Type clip empty ID etc Modified The date and time of the last modification to the Timestamp clip or subclip Indicates whether the clip or subclip is protected from deletion A clip becomes protected when a Protected subclip is made from it protect a clip select it and the check the Delete Protected box on the General Tab
12. software prompts the user about metadata for each clip as it is transferred Default Metadata Launches the Default Metadata pop up P2 Folder Update Sets the default time value for Panasonic P2 OP1b media If you have a slow device you can increase the value from 2 to 5 seconds Auto anonymous log on Allows anonymous log on Any username or password is accepted Show all files Shows all files in the directory including files than cannot be transferred via the FTP Client Maximum i Simultaneous Transfers P Rename imports on destination Launches the Rename Imports pop up File Type The file type setting defines the file format for the selected FTP site or folder When a folder has a File Type property specified the Nexio FTP client converts all files copied into that folder to the specified file type All files copied into the FTP site will assume the file format defined in the FTP site properties For Example If an MXF file is transferred into an LXF folder the software puts an LXF software wrapper around the MXF data 18 B Chapter 2 User Interface Control Definition LXF xf native NEXIO format files Frequently used for troubleshooting MXF Material eXchange Format An industry standard file wrapper for media files AVI Audio Video Interleave format Typically used as a file wrapper for SD clips
13. 00 Pass Thru m 3 208 Dolby Digital AC3 209 Dolby Digital AC3 tDolby Digiball c3 4 Click Apply to apply the audio track changes for the selected clip Note When you apply an audio profile to a clip the clip s Tag definition for each track is changed However the change does not affect the audio type associated with each track Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase Picon Tab m When the Nexio FTP client runs directly on a local Nexio device the Picon tab displays frames from the selected clip along with their timecodes This helps you identify the selected clip ID Where the FTP client runs on a remote Nexio device Picons are not supported and do not display Note Picon is short for picture icon x UNE I y n 00 00 01 00 00 45 01 00 01 30 00 29 02 15 01 00 03 00 00 29 General Metadata Advanced Track Picon Adding an FTP Site 4 Using the FTP Client You must have the following information before you can add an FTP site to your FTP Client interface m address for the new FTP site m Server type for the new FTP site NEXIO Panasonic m Login credentials for the new FTP site From the FTP Transfer Pane right click and select Add FTP Site The FTP Site Properties window displays For your new FTP site enter the IP address into the Host Name field select a server type and click OK Once the connection is made the Log On pop u
14. Allows all text characters in file names m Check Shows a warning message when a file name contains special Show warning to characters correct a Clear Allows file names with special characters No warning is shown 10 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Warning pop up displays when your FTP client is set to allow all text characters and is set to show a warning when an ID containing a special character is created Warning e The ID name space1l space contains or more invalid characters Do you want to continue The following characters are invalid s 5 lt gt Don t show this dialog again m Click Yes to create the ID name using the special characters m Click No to cancel the request If you check the Don t show this dialog again box the warning will not appear again This has the same effect as clearing the Show warning to correct box on the Setup Options pop up zn User Interface FTP Client On startup the FTP client connects to the NEXIO server system f and displays a MediaBase Window The interface displays windows nter ace for all open active FTP sites that have been connected to the client FTP Client v7 0 1 13 view Harris Broadcast D m MediaBase 189156 ID Protected Family NORO12612BUG1 NORO126 10 space alving B 10 System Administrator G SHORT G SHORT _ 0001
15. Guide Track Router Tab Use the Track Router tab to view and configure the Audio Track Settings of the selected clip Pair Track Type General Metadata Track Router Picon Track Router Tab Fields Field Definition Check to treat 2 channels of audio as a air pair Track The audio track number Type The audio type used on this track Tag The audio tag assigned to this track 38 Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase Audio Track Settings To change a clip s audio track setting select the clip in the MediaBase opening up its ID Properties use the Track Router tab In MediaBase select the clip whose audio track setting you want to change Open the ID Properties and select the Track Router tab Pair Track Tag 1 PCM 000 Pass Thru 3 PCM 000 Pass Thru 4 3 Use the controls to adjust the settings for each audio track Control Definition Pair Check the box to set two tracks as one Clear the box to set a single track Track Indicates the track number Double click in this column to select track type iz Pair Track Tag Type PCM 000 Pass Thru Meural DTS O00 Pass Thru Dolby Digital AC3 Dalbv E L GIBV E 000 Pass Thru E Nexio FTP Client 8 39 User Guide Control Definition Double click in this column to choose a tag for the selected type Pair Track Type Tag m Dolby Digital AC3 ErP 0
16. cord Date B By Kill Date Family ID i nr d Se arc h Empty MediaBase sub groups folders do not display in the MediaBase tree MediaBase Groups Group Definition All Lists all clip IDs in the MediaBase My Media Lists all IDs recorded by the current user logged in to FTP Client Recorded Today Lists IDs for all media recorded on today s date Modified Today Lists IDs for all media that has been modified on today s date Active Media Lists IDs that are currently active For example any ID that is actively recording will display in Active Media By Media Type Lists IDs in groups according to media type Types include Audio clips Video clips and Edit IDs By Resolution Lists IDs in groups according to resolution MediaBase Groups Nexio FTP Client User Guide E 23 Group Definition By Video Format Lists IDs in groups according to video format By Agency Lists IDs in groups according to agency By Type Lists IDs in groups which are defined by type By User Name Lists IDs in groups which are defined by user login accounts By Machine Name Lists IDs in groups which are defined by the ID s source It may be a machine or a transfer process such as FTP or CIFS By Record Date Lists IDs in groups which are defined by the date the ID was recorded By Kill Date Lists IDs accordin
17. e select from the Accounts list By default the Password is the same as the User Name Example If the user name is 1 the default password is also mjm 1 Accounts Type User Mame mine Admin EIE Nd amp dmin User Guest User Admin minm Admin Once you are logged in the User Interface for the FTP client displays To access the Settings option click the logo at the top left of the Ul COR Settings Reset Windows Layout Log Off About FTP Client Remote LLM IP Address ID Name Validation Nexio FTP Client 8 User Guide The Setup Options pop up displays Setup Options Remote LLM IP Address ID Name Validation w Allow valid characters only w Show warning bo correct Cancel The FTP Client automatically connects to the FTP Server and the LLM on the local device If you want to connect to a remote LLM you can enter its IP Address here The Nexio FTP Client allows you to use special text characters in file or clip ID names Special characters include lt gt Certain non Nexio systems experience errors when IDs are transferred that have special symbols in their file names You can use the Setup Options pop up to disallow file names that contain the special characters Control Definition m Check Allows regular text characters and disallows special characters in Allow valid file names characters onl y mg Clear
18. e ID Properties Window Identify Protection Shows the reason why a clip is protected The window that opens shows subclips if they exist or Velocity projects that are using the clip Both cases would protect a clip from deletion Show ID Family Shows a MediaBase view that shows all clips within the same family as the clip Generally this means seeing a parent clip along with all the subclips that were made from it Audio Tag Definition Opens the Audio Tag Definition window from which you can edit your audio tags Audio Profiles Opens the Audio Profiles window from which you can define profiles and assign them to audio tracks for clip IDs Change Metadata You can change metadata for clips listed in the MediaBase m Select the clip or clips you want to change m Right click and choose Change Metadata to display the context menu 32 Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase Select All Ctr eA Invert Selection Show Hidden Clips Change Metadata b Agency Delete ID Description Purge ID Title Rename ID Department ID Proc amp mps Kill Date ID Properties Type Identify Protection User Field 1 Show ID Family User Field 2 Consolidate Media Delete List inge Video ARC Aspect Ratio Override Audio Tag Definition Audio Track Type Audio Profiles Loop Play gt See the Clip ID Fields table for definitions ID Properties You can use the ID Properties window to vie
19. earch for a new site Close Site Clear Transfers Clear failed transfers Properties Add FTP site Close All Sites Delete all FTP sites Search The FTP Site Properties window allows you to view and configure settings for your FTP sites and directories To view the Properties window go to the FTP Transfers pane right click on an FTP site or directory icon and select Properties Note The top portion of the Properties window may be different depending on your network configuration Nexio FTP Client User Guide Directory 11172 16 248 210MFSY1DATA Description 172 16 248 210 iFs datal Configuration Properties of FTP Site Host Name Description IP Address Configuration Transfer Capability File Types FTP Server Type Transfer Direction Source and Destination Source only Destination only Add Metadata Upon Import Do not modify P2 folder update Auto anonvmous loq on seconds Maximum simultaneous transfers Rename imports on destination FTP Site Properties E 15 Control Definition Enter the IP address of the FTP server to which you will connect If your network has DNS enabled you can put in a name rather than an IP address Host Name Directory displays when you choose the Directory File Folder control Click Browse to navigate to your folder or type in a path Enter a description to identify the FTP Description ea 16 E Chapter 2 User Int
20. erface FTP Site Properties Control Definition IP Address IP Address displays when you choose the FTP Server control Displays the IP address of the local FTP server Transfer Capability m Select FTP Server to setup a connection with an FTP server m Select File Folder to set up a file folder File Type Selects the type of file that will be transferred into and out of the NEXIO system using this FTP site FTP Server Type Connects to a NEXIO FTP server Defaults to TCP port 2098 Generic Harris P2 Server Connects to a non NEXIO FTP site Defaults to TCP port 21 Sony XDCAM Connects to a Sony FTP server Supports the MXFXD file type Panasonic P2 Connects to a Panasonic P2 device Supports the file type Transfer Direction mg Source and Destination Select to copy FTP files to and from this host m Source Only Select to copy from this host Media cannot be transferred via to this host m Destination Only Select to allow media to be copied to this host Media cannot be transferred via FTP from this host FTP Site Properties Nexio FTP Client User Guide 17 Control Definition Add Metadata Upon Import Do not modify Existing metadata will be preserved and transferred Apply default Transfer existing metadata and apply the changes defined using the Default Metadata pop up Prompt for each clip The
21. g to the clip s kill date being expired or not expired Family ID Shows the parent child relationships of IDs as clips and sub clips Keyword Search Lists IDs that are located when you perform a text search 24 Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase Clip ID Fields use the Select Fields window to choose the columns you want to display in the MediaBase table Follow these steps to add or remove fields from the MediaBase table 1 Right click any column heading to display the Select Fields dialog box Cancel 2 Use the Add and Remove buttons to move fields between the Available Fields list and the Show these fields list 3 Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to set the order as the fields will appear in the window from left to right 4 Click OK when you are finished setting the columns Nexio FTP Client User Guide E 25 Clip ID Fields Field Description Agency is an optional text field you can use to Aene identify a clip The agency list is dynamic It gency Shows the agencies that are currently in the MediaBase 15 character maximum Audio Bits Shows the number of audio bits per channel for the clip Audio Channels Shows the number of audio channels for the clip Audio Format Shows the audio format for the clip Shows the audio tags assigned to each channel Audio Tags of the clip DAR Shows the displayed aspect ratio of the clip either 4 3
22. h Macros A parent clip whose storage space not occupied by subclips has been eliminated If cued for playback the Consolidated clip With Macros will skip the areas where the media no longer exists Consolidated Without Macros A parent clip whose storage space not occupied by subclips has been eliminated If cued for playback the Consolidated clip Without Macros will play back in the areas where the media no longer exists KRGB LRGB is a clip type used by editing platforms and may not be loaded into a Nexio channel Nexio FTP Client 29 User Guide Icon Type Description A clip type used to superimpose rolling text over another clip Used by editing applications and not for playout of Nexio channels HH Roll A clip used to superimpose text crawling across the screen over Crawl another clip Used by editing applications and not for playout of Nexio channels A clip used to superimpose an image over another clip Used by editing ES Still es applications and not for playout of Nexio channels Search for Clips You can use the search field at the bottom of the MediaBase tree pane to perform a text search for clip ID filename or another metadata field m Enter a text string into the search field then click GO m Clips with metadata or IDs that contain the text you searched for will display in the MediaBase table 5 5 fae fae EM a
23. imum Title Metadata field 32 character maximum Department Metadata field 32 character maximum Custom metadata field names defined by User Fields honor 36 B Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase Advanced Tab The Advanced tab displays a series of hidden attributes associated with each clip Most of these fields cannot be edited Advanced Tab Fields Field Definition UMID Universal Media Identifier of the clip Invisible This clip is only visible when the Show Hidden Clips control is enabled A sliding ID continues recording without exceeding a predefined length As new material is added to the end of the clip old material is discarded from the head Sliding Indicates that the clip is a parent clip that has undergone consolidation That means all media space in the clip not taken up by subclips has been erased Consolidated A hidden ID created by Nexio editing Reference ID applications to protect clips Designates whether this ID is a project Project File file from Velocity An alpha media file that is used to Alpha File superimpose over other media Macro ID Special attribute for Media IDs Not Ready to Play Clip is not ready to play in a channel Transfer in Progress un clip is currently being transferred via Not Ready to Transfer Not Ready to Archive Clip is not ready to transfer via FTP Clip is still recording Nexio FTP Client 37 User
24. ing that account You can rearrange columns by dragging a column head to a new location You can size your columns by placing your cursor between column headings until the double headed arrow appears Then click and drag the edge to the desired width Icons The first column in the MediaBase window displays an icon that visually identifies the type of clip The icon column cannot be moved or hidden Use hover help to identify icons Icon Type Description Clip Contains video and audio data This clip has no subclip relationships This icon displays red when the clip is in record mode Parent Clip Contains video and audio data This P clip has one or more subclip relationships Subclip Holds data and metadata pointers When played to air it reads and plays selected areas of a parent clip 28 E Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase Icon Type Description Empty ID Placeholder IDs for video that will be ingested or filled at a later time Audio Only Contains audio data You can play these clips in a channel window but cannot place them in a playlist Sliding A looped duration based recording that overwrites existing data The clip has the same properties as a single clip but when the assigned duration is reached the recording loops back and overwrites the media from the inpoint forward Contains compressed and uncompressed video and audio data Consolidated Clip wit
25. isplays the entire inventory of clip and subclip IDs available for transfer via your FTP Client amp view XL Imagine Video Format GOP Data Rate DAR Record Date DNxHD 145 I only 145 Mbps m 2014 05 13 MPEG 4 2 0 I only 50 Mbps m 2014 05 14 XDCAM HD422 3 15 50 Mbps m 2014 05 09 MPEG2 4 2 0 M3N12 18 Mbps m 2014 05 08 MPEG2 4 2 0 M3N15 80 Mbps d XDCAM HD422 50 Mbps Adachi LXF ANC Intra 50 I only 50 Mbps me 2014 04 alextest 0 28 07 XDCAM HD422 M3N15 50 Mbps 6 9 2014 05 00 0 2 XDCAM HD422 M3N15 50 Mbps 6 9 2014 05 15 00 19 12 19 XDCAM HD422 M3N15 50 Mbps m 2014 05 EC CH1 140508 1404 00 00 18 04 MPEG2 4 2 0 M3N15 80 Mbps 1 140508 1545 00 00 59 06 MPEG2 4 2 0 M3N12 18 s 1 140509 1107 00 19 XDCAM HD422 M3N15 50 Mbps 1 140509 1353 00 01 07 04 XDCAM HD422 M3N15 50 Mbps m 2014 05 1 140509 1413 00 03 10 16 XDCAN M3N15 50 Mbps 6 5 2014 05 09 1 SHREC CH1 140509 00 13 30 19 x j M3N15 50 Mbps 2014 05 09 CRASHREC CH1 140509 00 12 17 01 XDCAM M3N15 05 22 9 Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase MediaBase Tree The MediaBase filter tree allows groups of IDs to be viewed by a View specific metadata attribute Select any single filter to display the list of IDs that include the selected filter B MediaBase 1123 E By Media Type By Resolution By Video Format B By Audio Format B By Agency Type B By User B By Machine B By Re
26. mary Site Primary Site FEDT Primary Site Clear failed transfers Properties Add FTP site Close All Sites Delete all FTP sites Search Closing FTP When you are finished transferring files it s a good idea to close Si the FTP site Closing FTP sites frees up the FTP Server to handle ites more connections from other FTP Clients on the system To close an FTP site right click on the site and select Close Site The media list for that site will then be removed from the MediaBase display
27. of the ID Properties window Record Date Indicates the date and time that the clip was recorded Resolution The video resolution of the clip or sub clip Start The timecode of the clip s first frame of material Indicates certain features of the clip For Status instance if the clip is protected its status is protected Title Metadata field 32 character maximum A five character field used to categorize clips such as PGM PROMO PSA NET etc User defined metadata fields 25 character User Fields 1 4 maximum The name of the user account that was logged User Name on when the clip was created Shows the Video ARC aspect ratio conversion VIJC ARC setting for a clip The video format of the clip or subclip DVCPro Video Format XDCAM HD IMX MPEG 4 2 2 XDCAM Video QA Shows the QuiCServer Media Analysis Test Status Status MediaBase Table Nexio FTP Client 8 27 User Guide You can customize the MediaBase table to display clip IDs and their associated metadata Sort and Arrange Table Columns You can sort the MediaBase by clicking any column head Clicking the column head again reverses the sort order of the table display The MediaBase view including the names and column arrangement is stored for each user account Each account can have its own custom MediaBase view which is recalled whenever someone logs on to the system us
28. onnectus Invenio Nexio Nexio AMPS PersonalizedTV RouterWorks Videotek Videotek ASI STAR Videotek GEN STAR and Videotek HD STAR are registered trademarks of Imagine Communications or its subsidiaries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HD BNC is a trademark of Amphenol Corporation Some products are manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS Neural audio products are manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks amp the DTS Logos are trademarks of DTS Inc 2008 2010 DTS Inc All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies Contact Information Imagine Communications has office locations around the world For location and contact information see http www imaginecommunications com company contact us aspx Support Contact Information For domestic and international Support contact information see eSupport Contacts http www imaginecommunications com services technical support aspx eeCustomer Portal http www support imadinecommunications com Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Contents Getting Started FTP Client and Server System Requirements Launching FTP Installer Connecting to NEXIO Server Launching FTP Client LOGON E Setup Options
29. p for the new FTP site should display Log in to the new FTP site 42 Chapter 4 Using the FTP Client Search for FTP Sites Using FTP Site Properties The FTP client has a search function that you can use to search for an FTP site on your network From the FTP Transfer Pane right click and select Search The Search for FTP Sites window displays a Server Name Use the From and To fields to enter a range of IP addresses Click Start Search Within the range of IP addresses you specified the FTP client will search for accessible FTP sites Any sites discovered will be listed in the display Select a site from the displayed list and click Add The FTP client will connect to the chosen site and display an icon in the FTP Transfer Pane You can use properties to organize your FTP files and transfers using the File Type and Transfer Direction controls m File Type When you set up an FTP directory or folder with a File Type property all files copied into that site will be converted to the designated file type When a folder has a File Type property specified the NEXIO FTP client converts all files copied into that folder to the specified file type Transferring Media Nexio FTP Client E 43 User Guide Transfer Direction This control allows you to set up FTP directories and folders that control whether files can be copied in or out a You can copy files from Source Only directories but
30. t shortcut icon will display on the desktop Connecting to Nexio Server Launching FTP Client Logon Nexio FTP Client 8 7 User Guide When the FTP client runs directly on a Nexio device the client checks the local system at launch time for the FTP server application and the LLM If these are all running on the same system the FTP client connects automatically Where the FTP client runs on a non Nexio device you must enter an IP address for the Nexio system to which you will connect Once the client connects to the LLM on the Nexio system the FTP client displays the log on pop up Double click on the FTP Client desktop icon to start the application If the icon is not visible on the desktop navigate to Start gt Programs gt Harris gt FTP Client FTP T FTP Client If the client is running on a non Nexio device the following displays the first time the client is launched CAUTION Unable to connect to configured servers please check NEXIO network If this is expected then please enter IP to retrieve new MediaBase Enter the IP address of the Nexio device that contains your FTP Server Then click OK The Log On dialog box will display when you start the FTP Client The Nexio Log On pop up displays accounts created on the Nexio SAN by Velocity or NXOS 8 E Chapter 1 Getting Started Setup Options The Log On pop up displays with the User Name field filled in To change the User Nam
31. w and configure Wi d metadata associated with IDs in the MediaBase You can display metadata for clip ID by selecting the ID in the MediaBase window Note The ID Properties window does not display metadata for IDs E listed in non Nexio FTP sites and folders Metadata Advanced Track Router Picon General Tab ID Kill Date ID Type Family Start Duration Recorded Modified 4 General Tab Fields Metadata Nexio FTP Client User Guide Override Video ARC Owner QA Status Looping Delete Protected Advanced Track Router Picon Field Definition ID The clip s ID similar to a file name Kill Date The date after which the clip should no longer be aired When a clip reaches its kill date its MediaBase entry displays in red ID Type Shows the types of clip such as Clip Parent Subclip Media ID etc Shows the same ID type as identified by the Icons Family Indicates the source parent clip for any subclips or in the case of a parent clip the clips own name Click the icon to see a MediaBase display of all clips associated with the family Start Duration The timecode of the clip s first frame of content The duration of the clip or subclip in timecode format Recorded Indicates the date and time that the clip was recorded 34 Chapter 3 Nexio MediaBase General Tab Fields
32. you cannot copy files into them a You can copy files into Destination Directories but you cannot copy files from them You can transfer files by dragging and dropping the media from one FTP site to another within the FTP Client Interface A successful transfer puts a copy of the media onto the new site while the media remains on the old site The result is the same as a copy and paste operation You can monitor FTP transfers while they are in progress by viewing the FTP Transfers pane amp Source site source File Mame Target Site Target File Marne FARADOTIPNMEXIO 8 IDUS48401FSPT Primary Site TONS 48 401F9P0 MEIO ID S48401FSPU 2 Primary Site JID0s 4540 1F9P0 2 To cancel an individual transfer right click on the indicator and select Abort Transfer A Source site source File Target site 454 501154 m FARADI MEIO MORI Site Abort Transfer 44 Chapter 4 Using the FTP Client To clear a failed transfer from your list or to stop all transfers in progress right click on the site icon and select Clear Transfers or Clear Failed Transfers Primary Site Imports a Source Site Source File Mare Target Site Target File 172 16 248 210 ifs data_ FARADOL NEJO 002 Primary Site D a XP FARADIU GXF Fala LXF Fold Foll Clear Transfers Close Site P AllMyLowing Out Primary site Allyl ovingB Sie P AllMyLovingBurmpOut_ch_O Pri
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