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1. 72 Settings for access rights to playlist management ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 74 Setup of user and administrator passwords for server management console login Sei eisai Gece see sal aude chavo Gat gcse A we selandatl TE A AATE 75 How do I synchronize SL NEO main and backup server play channels 00006 80 Setting Up Synchronization of the Backup Server from the Main Servet 80 Setting up a one time synchronization from the main server to the backup 81 Managing synchronization modes in Air Managet cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 82 How to set up media content synchronization for the main and backup SL NEO servers 83 How to set up automatic media file IMpPoOrt ccccccccccecccceceeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeees 85 The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark How do I set up logo management jasc ctanecevesdscewsasavateeadsnacenendadeeadaaeseadenssatedebeduncctecdsuande 87 How to set up a v signal capture from web cameras and internet channels 0 89 How do I set up receipt and display of text from external sources 0 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeees 91 Seting upa local RSS TESOULCC isien O E 92 How to Set Up Automatic Recording Based on Internal Server Schedule 0 95 Basic Functions of the SL NEO 3000 Series Media Servers 0cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 98 The SL NEO Medi
2. nee rete Properties Supported Video Modes Video Mode Resolution Frame Rate Field Polarity 5 W PAL 720x576 25 00 TFF W NTSC 720x480 29 97 BFF v 720p50 1280x720 50 00 PROGR 720p60M 1280x720 59 94 PROGR V 720p60 1280x720 60 00 PROGR 1080p24M 1920x1080 23 98 PROGR 1080p24 1920x1080 24 00 PROGR 1080p25 1920x1080 25 00 PROGR v 1080150 1920x1080 25 00 TFF 2 Ok Cancel STEP 2 Launch the server software right click on the icon in the tree Further setup will be conducted from the Administrator Control Panel Management console login takes place locally from the server or from any computer in the network at http ip address 7901 aAdministrator login must be carried out on the management console After logging in to the management console choose Manage from the console s left hand menu then choose the Video IO Boards tab in the Ethernet port window choose Add Service Mode Genlock Capture Playout Audio Channel Map VBI WebCast Parameters General Video Input WebCast m Audio Input Video Mode PAL Base Audio Level 0Db In the window that appears choose Mode Capture under the General tab set Video Input WebCast under the WebCast Parameters tab indicate the address of the broadcast source i Reception of streams from several sources can be set up in the Video IO Boards tab in the Ethernet Port window The SL N
3. Play Rec List Graphics Clients Editors Metadata Exchange The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 39 hy SkyLark Specification of the series 5000 servers System Configuration depends on model Mainframe Dual Quad core Xeon i5 i7 Intel CPU PCIe platform 2 4 GB RAM SSD or Dual mirrored SATA boot drives 1 4 100 1000Base T Ethernet ports Internal Media Storage 1 16 Tb or port for ext Storage Windows family operating system Video Formats depends on model SD 6251 25 f s or 5251 29 97 f s HD 10801 25 or 29 97 f s 720p 50 or 59 94 f s Inputs Outputs depends on model SD SDI CVBS YUV Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI SXGA UXGA UWXGA output only HD SD HD SDI AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI SXGA UXGA UWXGA output only Mopmupospanne SDI Fill Key sn00 padota Ha mpoxoy c HaJlo7 KeHHeM rpagmukn Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 Audio 4 AES EBU pairs per video I O channel 8 pairs embedded per video I O channel 16 20 or 24 bit PCM 48 kHz SD HD File Encoding Decoding DVCAM DVCPRO25 DVCPROS5O DVCPROHD100 HDV IMX 30 40 50 XDCAM EX SP HQ XDCAM HD LP SP HQ XDCAM Hd422 DNxHD 36 145 220 AVCHD MPEG2 GOP File Containers AVI MOV MXF DV DIF VOB MPG BMP TGA PNG PSD Genlock R
4. EF airmgr ls Preview Look and feel Record list ali Broadcast list n Storage Actions Services Storage servers Name Type Location User Passwd MEDIA SL Media Storage medb 192 168 0 100 9900 sezssses ES zi airmgr Delete Name MEDIA Move Up Move Down be Type ISL Media Storage Address 192 168 0 100 Service 1 Audio Level 0 Del to trash for 0 E Edit Metadata dirs User admin Log user actions to Browse Password s io Icon view r_a r ala t view i Ok Cancel Icon size Large on size Small Icon view spacing Auto Column a Column CEEE E EE Icon Icon e Icon arrangement Lefttoright v E 9 Title L Title Icon text At bottom v In Point In Point a a oe Duration Duration P Type Type LVL S Name z M1 S Name x Ok Cancel Save to file Load from file Choose Edit and enter the username and password in the window that opens Now the Air Manager user at that work space will have access rights to the database in accordance with the settings that were set up previously on the server platform All client stations in the network are set up in a similar way The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 73 hy SkyLark Settings for access rights to playlist
5. 1 Out IF 1K 2 Out 2F 2K 1 In 1 Out 1F 1K 1 In 1 Out pass through overlay 2 In 2 Out pass through overlay 41 MY SkyLark On Air Recording and Monitoring Servers Series 6000 The SL NEO 6000 series servers are designed for local or remote monitoring and recording of television and radio broadcasts logging The broadcast recording complex based on the SL NEO 6000 series servers permits the constant recording of an unlimited number of TV channels and radio broadcasts There are two recording modes uninterrupted according to the server s internal schedule for example Monday through Friday 6 a m to 12 a m or according to a more detailed schedule set ahead of time Each channel may have its own recording parameters set The opportunity to import broadcast playlists is provided which makes searching for materials easier The system works in cyclical recording mode which allows the disk space to be used effectively For each channel a materials storage period is set for example 90 days at the end of which the media and metadata are automatically deleted The SL NEO 6000 series servers use coding and broadcasting technology in the chain of signals arriving in the write input of all servers which permits network clients to visually manage input signals in multiscreen mode on a PC monitor with the option of full screen viewing of a chosen channel with sound Archive materials become accessib
6. 79 How do I synchronize SL NEO main and backup server play channels Reserving playback channels is done with the aid of synchronous operation of a pair of SL NEO servers the main server and the Administrator Control Panel backup The main server operates in normal Configure Server Hardware mode while the backup server constantly synchronizes all playlist layers including graphics and playback channels with the main server with a precision of up to just a few frames Start Server Stop Server If a failure or unforeseen stoppage of the main server occurs the backup server automatically stops synchronizing and continues the autonomous playback of all its playlists The playback service channel synchronization setup procedure for SL NEO main and back up servers takes place through the use of the Administrator Control Panel while the server software is in operation Entry into the console occurs locally from the server or from any machine in the network at http ip address 7901 Entry to the control console must be effected in the name of the administrator Setting Up Synchronization of the Backup Server from the Main Server After gain access to the backup server control console select Manage from the left hand menu select the Program Outputs tab in the Program Output 1 window choose the Main Backup Sync tab The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 80 SY SkyLa
7. hy SkyLark SL NEO MEDIA SERVER Series 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 User Manual Software ver 0 109 The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark Copyright 2009 2011 SKYLARK TECHNOLOGY INC The content of this document may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of SkyLark Technology Inc Full or partial copying or dissemination of copyrighted SkyLark SL NEO media server software made by SkyLark Technology Inc is prohibited This restriction applies to both the full set of SL NEO productsT server and client software as a whole and to its component modules and files About the company SkyLark Technology Inc is a Canadian developer and supplier of IT solutions for television companies cable and satellite operators content providers and local broadcasters SkyLark Technology offers its clients various options for production and broadcast IT systems in different price ranges from economy to premium class SkyLark Technology was founded in 2009 by specialists with 20 years of experience in the media industry The company s team includes engineers and programmers with a large amount of experience in developing and installing IT solutions for television companies SkyLark offers a wide spectrum of media servers in the SL NEO line and software for the production and automation of television broadcasting Time Shift broadcast graphics multi channel re
8. Now the on off logo switch control will take place from the Keyer1 column in the playlist Comment In Point Cur Point Out Point Start Time Stop Time Keyer1 Event Dur Type Loops 00 00 00 00 00 49 01 12 00 00 00 00 17 22 01 19 17 420 01 00490112 inf 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 17 42 08 23 Show inf 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 20 00 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 Hide 00 00 20 00 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 20 00 1 These settings must be made for all the remaining server playback channels for which logos must be managed from the playlist Important When using uncompressed video files as dynamic logos and when there are four or more playback channels the server may not have enough room in its operating memory as all the logo files are loading to it In order to avoid this compress the files beforehand using an SL NEO platform 32 bit codec The operation may be conducted through the Air Manager import procedure indicating the file folder as the source and destination The file import achieved as a result will have a bitrate that is sufficient for high quality logo display and will be approximately one eighth of the size of the uncompressed file which will exclude memory shortfall problems The second logo management option is to use graphic compositions as logos that contain clocks weather reports and other elements and to control their playback from the list of secondary events on the main playlist How to set up a v sig
9. Root folder Container Microsoft AVI v DallEdit DB medb N7 0 0 1 9900 dvsd DellEdit FILE file z record dvsd Storage Edit Destinztion Profile Microsoft AVI a QuickTime MOV Profile Name FILE MP4 File Format Raw DV Storage HiRes Format Proxy Format Raw DV DIFF WAV MPEG2 PS V Generate proxy ea Video compression Audio compression MPEG2 x RAWPCM x Resolution 360x288 Video bitrate 1500 kbps x to the following steps 1 Activate the corresponding service in the Recorders window 2 Inthe Video Format and Audio Channels fields select the video standard and the number of audio channels 3 Inthe VTR Address field indicate the IP address of the machine to which the VTR is physically connected and on which the corresponding VTR control service is set up In this case the VTR is connected to the server itself and the control service is activated on the server itself so the VTR Address field can be left empty or you can enter localhost Then the number of the VTR is chosen 1 the VTR TC Offset field serves to set constant time offsets for the frames if a static error occurs when recording from tape The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 64 WY SkyLark 4 Now the profiles for recording must be set up Select the Destination Profiles tab and then click on Add to add a profile The profile for a record
10. SL NEO 3132 SL NEO 3133 SL NEO 3134 SL NEO 3135 SL NEO 3136 SL NEO 3141 SL NEO 3142 SL NEO 3143 SL NEO 3144 SL NEO 3151 SL NEO 3152 SL NEO 3153 1 In 1 Out 1 In 2 Out 1 In 3 Out 1 In 4 Out 1 In 5 Out 1 In 6 Out 2 In 1 Out 2 In 2 Out 2 In 3 Out 2 In 4 Out 2 In 5 Out 2 In 6 Out 3 In 1 Out 3 In 2 Out 3 In 3 Out 3 In 4 Out 3 In 5 Out 3 In 6 Out 4 In 1 Out 4 In 2 Out 4 In 3 Out 4 In 4 Out 5 In 1 Out 5 In 2 Out 5 In 3 Out SL NEO 3311 SL NEO 3312 SL NEO 3321 SL NEO 3322 The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 1 In 1 Out 1 In 2 Out 2 In 1 Out 2 In 2 Out 32 MY SkyLark Broadcast Time Shift Servers Series 4000 Multi functional solutions for the organization of regional broadcasts with Time Shift from three minutes to several days organization of round the clock broadcasting in SD HD formats Series 4000 contains a wide spectrum of models with various quantities of input output pair channels AV signal types and MPEG2 transport streams SDI CVBS YCRCB TS over ASI IP Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio depending on the model The servers support widespread compression and file container formats and facilitate the combined broadcasting of various formats within a single playlist Autonomous operation without operator participation is possible N 1 N N backup schemes may be used DTMF GPI GPI in VBI protocols as well as sam
11. Server Hardware Overview Hardware The main base element of the SL NEO server is the system block which contains a chassis with a system power supply system board motherboard a CPU an in built or external disk subsystem I O boards for a v signals and or transport streams and GPI and or RS 232 422 control interface boards optional Each SL NEO server model corresponds to a given unique set of hardware and software components For initial launch and verification of the server s good working condition you will also need e An SVGA monitor a keyboard a mouse or a KVM in a standard set this is not provided with the system block e Signal sources and a v monitors to check the operations of the recording and playback channels This equipment should be chosen in accordance with the signal formats and television standards with which your specific model of SL NEO server operates Working on the Network The SL NEO server system block contains one or several 100 1000BaseT network interfaces which allows the user to connect the server to a production network facilitate the user team s work with the server organize recording and playback channel viewing editing and exchanging of media files and play and rec list files to organize cooperation with the production department to prepare graphics and recording and playback schedules The exchange of control commands between SL NEO servers and client workstations takes pla
12. ee Option Management via the Creation of commands for the management of external devices DSK LOGO etc Ethernet requires specification 1 3 4 during playlist event execution The command is created simultaneously with the start of protocol and through GPI of the event Max 8 Ethernet devices max 8 GPI devices 1 3 5 Creation of initial DTMF format commands as part of the sound signals when playing Option Set up on request Creations of commands for the management of external graphics stations during l Option execution of playback events 1 3 7 WSS wide screen signaling as part of the output video signal 1 4 Graphics layers overlay for playback Creation of a multi layer graphics creation simultaneously with playback and recording 1 3 2 l oo O h IN h Does not depend on I O boards used The server software does not contain a limitation on the number of layers created The only limiting factor is the productivity of the server platform CPU Management of each layer separately and independent of other layers and of the Mee playback and record functions Use of a separate playlist containing a list of 32 bit graphics events for each graphics 1 4 3 layer created The structure of this playlist is completely identical to the full screen playback list The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 100 Use of a separate graphics 32 bit clip as
13. management The SL NEO Program Player server module allows you to work with the playlists for each of the server s playout channels simultaneously from several client work areas In certain cases the ability to manage the playlists from any computer on which Air Manager is installed may not be desirable For the purpose of preventing unsanctioned changes to the broadcast playlist a code word is entered when Air Manager is being configured If that word is entered incorrectly the playlist will be seen at the client s work station in read only mode All the broadcast management functions and the option to edit the playlist being implemented will be blocked Step 1 Setting up a code word in the server management console Setup will be done in the Administrator Control Panel while the server software is functioning Administrator login must be carried out on the management console After logging in to the management console choose Manage from the console s left hand menu then choose the Program Outputs tab in the Program Output 1 window choose Playout Parameters The code word is entered into the Control Code field Ef ned Status Configuration has been modified Discard Changes Apply Changes Manage License EJIE Program Outputs E E Users i Files Logs uit V Service Enabled Name ProgramChannel_1 Change 1 Storage s added Plavout Parameters Feiss eos IEC TTG Video mode pay a Audio
14. 2011 Skylark Technology Inc nY SkyLark IEEE 1394 interfaces Supported standards formats and signals 7201 50 60 NTSC PAL 1080160 1080150 1080p24 720p 60 and 720p 50 SDI HD SDI YCrCb CVBS Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio MPEG 2 MPEG 4 AVC SPTS MPTS uepe3 ASI unm UDP RTP over IP Basic functions of the SL NEO AV TS Capture module Capture demultiplexing and decoding of MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 AVC transport streams through ASI interfaces or UDP RTP over IP to the level of uncompressed audio video Capture of streams from web cameras and internet broadcast channels Video audio signal capture SDI CVBS etc from input boards VBI capture Capture of multi language audio streams from MPEG2 transport streams Capture of DV and HDVstreams through IEEE 1394 Decoding of DTMF and SDI in VBI Softel Protocol commands Video sample detection for automated local insertions The selection of functions supported by the interfaces and standards depends on the module setup and differs depending on the SL NEO server series and model SL NEO File Recorder The SL NEO File Recorder is a server module for the recoding of audio and video data It interacts directly with the SL NEO AV TS Capture module accepts uncompressed media data streams from it codes media data in a chosen broadcast quality format forms a proxy copy in parallel and archives video audio data on disks in file form The recording is conducted by schedule r
15. 56 nY SkyLark A Matrox DSX SD board has been installed in the server chassis which facilitates simultaneous independent functioning of two playback channels and one recording channel in SD mode Task Configure the server with two playback channels and one recording channel with the option of digitizing materials with VTR and control of the matrix router for the program routing of two channels Step 1 In the Available Components window in the Video IO Boards section select the Matrox DSX SD board and use gt gt to move it to the Installed Components window In the Properties window a list of modes accessible to Matrox DSX SD appears Step 2 Choose Program Channel in the Available Components window This is a module that includes SL NEO Program Player a module that automatically executes the playlist Using the gt gt move Program Channel to the Installed Components window This operation must be carried out twice as we plan to set up two independent playback channels Layers For the Program Channel module to the left of the Properties window an additional window called Layers is displayed This is where the type and 7 number of graphics layers are set up Activation of Main Layer means that the full screen layer will be used this layer is not used when the server creates FILL KEY The value of the Graphics Layers parameter indicates the number of graphics layers playlists for this server playback channel 4 by de
16. Element RSS NMoroga Text Feed RSS Hosoctu Text Feed Position x 2 Biv 459 lw 722 Sin Show Hide Sh 00 00 00 00 in Hd 00 00 00 00 Out Feeds I New only a Wait next Spacing 0 e Enabled Icon Scan 10 Url http localhost 7901 rss RssFeed_1 rss E Enabled Icon Scan 0 Url E Enabled Icon Scan 0 In order to connect an RSS Feeder module to a local server that has just been set up select Enabled in the Text Feed layer control field of the Air Manager graphics editor and indicate the address of the functioning SL NEO server RSS resource http server_IP 7901 rss RssFeed_1 rss The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 94 MY SkyLark When you finish editing save the graphics clip using the File Save command in the top menu of the Air Manager graphics editor Afterward the clip may be viewed in the File Monitor window and put in a playlist row in the corresponding Broadcast window of the graphics layer being formatted How to Set Up Automatic Recording Based on Internal Server Schedule Recording management on SL NEO servers can be performed in any of 3 modes e manual e automatic recording of materials according to a previously created detailed schedule reclist e automatic recording based on internal server schedule Let s look at the third recording mode which uses an internal schedule As a rule internal schedules are used for on air recordi
17. HD SDI AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 Audio 4 AES EBU pairs per video I O channel 8 pairs embedded per video I O channel 16 20 or 24 bit PCM 48 kHz SD HD File Encoding DVCAM DVCPRO25 DVCPROS0 DVCPROHD 100 HDV IMX 30 40 50 XDCAM EX SP HQ XDCAM HD LP SP HQ XDCAM Hd422 DNxHD 36 145 220 AVCHD MPEG2 GOP File Containers AVI MOV MXF DV DIF MPG Timecode NTP Support NTP client over Ethernet LTC in option Control TCP IP or UDP over Ethernet RS 232 422 IEE1394 GPI option Protocols Sony 9 pin Switchers Harris Leitch Philips Network Electronics and other Dimensions depends on model 1 6RU Weight 10 35 kg Power Power Supply Dual hot swappable Voltage AC 115 to 120 V 200 to 240 V auto select The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 44 hy SkyLark Basic Models A list of basic server models for this series is presented in the table Inputs Standard Definition Audio Video or mixed SD AV and or TS Inputs SD HD Audio Video or mixed SD HD AV and or TS SL NEO 6310 1 Rec Ch SD HD SL NEO 6110 1 Rec Ch SD SL NEO 6130 3 Rec Ch SD SL NEO 6330 3 Rec Ch SD HD SL NEO 6150 5 Rec Ch SD SL NEO 6170 7 Rec Ch SD The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 45 WY SkyLark
18. Packet digitization mode is used when working with a VTR Functional characteristics of the series 3000 servers The following major functions are implemented in SL NEO 3000 series servers e Simultaneous and independent recording and broadcast channel functioning media file import export operations e Execution of playlists as a sequence of full screen events for server broadcast channels e Execution of playlists as sequences lists of events facilitating the dispatch of graphics layers tie in of output of event graphics to events in the main playlist separately for each program channel e Broadcast as part of a single playlist of file media materials with various compression algorithms various file containers various resolution The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark parameters and frame speeds for example NTSC PAL 720p 10801 and program online up down cross switching with a change to the fps parameter Automated insertion of ad program blocks GPI actuation and decoding of commands contained in the audio signal DTMF GPI in VBI commands and video sample detection Time Shift is the recording and subsequent broadcasting after a given amount of time with automatic tie in to the program of inter program and ad blocks being generated and the tie in of graphics and logos Playback and recording device management in accordance with the recording and playback
19. and can reach several dozen The servers support all widespread compression formats and file containers for graphics and audio video files Graphic events submitted according to schedule may be tied to each other and to events in the main playback list All series 3000 5000 server functions are managed via the network using client PCs SL NEO servers support work with any fonts and encoding accessible to Microsoft Windows including Arabic fonts and movement of text from left to right The client software package for 3000 5000 series servers contains a multi functional graphics editor which permits the creation and editing of captions and graphic compositions All initial materials and results of the work are archived in the server array under the management of a database which facilitates joint work by several users and instant broadcasting of the compositions created The types number and settings for server program modules and their interaction determine the functionality of servers from a given series see diagram The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 38 Y SkyLark SL NEO 5000 Series Server Client Software Modules Multiscreen Multiscreen Clients a y Uncompressed SERVER OUTPUTS SERVER INPUTS AV Streams AV SDFCVES AU or FieKoy Broadcast Clients Ingest Clients PLAY Lists Files Uncompressed REC Lists AV Streams Files
20. and export of playlists for broadcast channels e Import of media files with various types of compression and file containers from external production systems to the video server array via LAN WAN e Automatic background conversion of media files being imported to a chosen type of file format and compression sound level normalization if necessary e Editing and trimming of clips directly within the broadcasting process real time editing of playlist lines while they are being executed trimming of clips in a playlist lines directly within the on air event implementation process e Export of media files to the SL NEO video server RAID in network work Stations to NLE and to the archives e Secure archiving of content on a redundant array of inexpensive disks RAID The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 23 MY SkyLark e Server backup schemes from N 1 to N N for broadcasting channels with synchronization of playlists from all channels and automatic backup copying of content to the backup server array The types number and settings for server program modules and their interaction determine the functionality of servers from a given series See diagram SL NEO 2000 Series Server Client Software Modules Multiscreen Clients Virtual Uncompressed Stream Switcher AV Streams SERVER OUTPUTS AV SDICVBS Audio PLAY Lists Uncompressed p Files AV Streams R
21. contents of its archives with the main server The Transfer Manager application which must be set up on the backup server implements the synchronization Transfer Manager has a license key for copyright protection purposes The validity of the key may be verified using the File License Key command Operations using Transfer Manager are built on the basis of rules To set up synchronization you must create that rule the New Rule button in the upper right hand side of the interface fe 2 ea In the dialogue window that opens choose the following method in the Transfer Mode Copy and Rotate A Transfer Mode field Copy and Source Destination Playlists Rotate St aa Information on the source for Name Main Server synchronization in this case the Type SL Media Storage x main server is entered in the Source tab Address 192 168 1 11 Service 1 z In the Name field any name for the source may be entered ser In the Type field choose the type of archive in the main server the SL SubFolder income Media Storage server database default or the File Folder Password Edit metadata dirs OORE ee In the Address field enter the main pga re server s IP address Aspect ratio Auto 7 In the Service field choose the index number of the database service default 1 a User Password the username and password that Transfer Manager wil
22. day At the beginning of each day a new folder is formed in which text files for the reports for all the server program modules operating on the server are located Technical reports are kept for two months and then automatically deleted Reports on Playback Events Reports of this type are located in the C Program Files SL NEO Media Platform run program log folder and then sorted into subfolders by the playback channel number and then by month and day A separate text file report is formed for every calendar day Reports on Completed Recording Events Each server recording channel also creates a report on completed events Reports of this type are located in the C Program Files SL NEO Media Platform run recorder log folder and are then sorted into subfolders by the recording channel number and then by month and day A separate text file report is formed for every calendar day These last two types of reports may be exported to IT systems for the management of business processes and used to generate reports on company activities The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc SY SkyLark Installing the Server Software 7 j i The SL NEO server software installation procedure is simple and standard The slneo_startup exe setup file is provided on a CD DVD Flash drive or is loaded from the internet The setup file contains a full set of server and client software and the entire
23. events Composing editing import and export of play and record lists for recording and broadcast channels Recording of media materials according to the record lists on the server s RAID in the form of files Material being recorded is accessible for viewing and editing at the client workplace as well as for broadcasting 1 second after the beginning of the recording 4 Automatic creation of low traffic viewing copies of materials proxies when recording or importing files The proxy copy has decreased resolution in all other ways it is completely identical to the broadcast quality copy Import of media files with various types of compression and file containers from external production systems to the video server array via a local network with simultaneous creation of viewing copies in background mode Automatic background conversion of media files being imported to a chosen type of file format and compression sound level normalization if necessary Automatic generation of metadata describing the media materials when they arrive in the operational server archive when recorded or imported with the option of manual or automatic metadata entry and editing Metadata archiving in a specialized video server database Provision of network client stations of materials search services for metadata on the video server database as well as viewing and navigation services through low definition copies for fast access to materials be
24. execution of any line selected in the list Jump switch to execution of the next line Skip stopping execution of sequence with reset of the status of all lines Restart a function for delaying the current live event Extend and emergency switch to the emergency clip Emergency 1 2 25 Display of additional information on current playlist status Sel the total duration of the selected events lines Tot the total duration of the playlist Done the current value of the time passed since the beginning of the execution of the first line displayed dynamically during the list execution process Left the current value of the time left until the end of the execution of the last line of the playlist displayed dynamically during the list execution process 3 External device management Option Management via Automatic program switching of sources in accordance with events on the playlist Ethernet RS 232 422 1 3 1 being executed management of external commutator or synchronized management Harris Leitch protocols network of several commutators for example a pair of audio and video commutators protocols Thomson protocols etc 1 2 26 Option Management via RS 422 Automatic control of several VTRs during playlist execution Number of VTRs interfaces with the use of Sony 9 unlimited Pin Remote Protocol and DVCAM via IEEE1394 1 3 3 Creation of warnings for operators on the need to put cassettes in the VTR
25. live events and Emergency insertion of an emergency clip functions For each on air event attributes may be indicated which allow the synchronization of the overlay of a multi layer graphics creation Graphics and text may be created by the server itself and overlaid in the file materials being played and on the running signal In this way the launch of scrolling type the appearance of informational graphics modules the exchange of logos and clocks and much more can be tied into the main playlist For each playlist event GPI Out commands may be set that allow the management of external devices and alarm elements Graphics Client A specialized multi functional graphics editor which permits the creation and editing of captions and graphic compositions It is a client module and interacts constantly with SL NEO Media Database All initial materials for and results of the work are archived in the server array which facilitates joint network operations by several users and instant broadcasting of the compositions created The server does the rendering directly during the broadcast process Graphics Client permits operations with static graphics files as well as 32 bit animation and video fragments it uses access to the database and the proxy copies archived in the server The composition may contain sound the relationships between the sound levels are set for every layer Graphics Client also contains an exhaustive collecti
26. material from the database Example of a typical error Verification of file materials in the server database s for intactness the material was not completely corresponding indication upon detection of an error Server database scanning takes recorded for some reason the place automatically and constantly recording was stopped Also applies to import 3 1 5 Real time material search in server database s using text metadata 3 1 6 Filtering of the materials list shown according to text metadata Q La iN Viewing of materials at the client work station in a separate GUI window independent of the operation of recording and playback channels Use of proxy copies for material viewing and editing Clip editing trimming changing the values of the IN and OUT points creating new link clips Selection of materials creation of playlists directly from GUI from the list of clips 3 1 9 archived in the database Content management addition of commentary key frames distribution to folders import export selection of copy render functions backup copying deletion renaming setup of material lifetimes Material import Ss 3 1 10 Manual import of one media file or a group of media files to the server array from external production systems including NLE During the import process content is transferred to the local server array a proxy copy and the initial selection of metadata 3 2 1 are created and
27. module which fulfills the function of a media content database or a folder containing files may be used as a source There may be several sources for file playback Open the corresponding window to select the media data source by clicking on Add in the Storage tab Choose SL NEO Media Database as the source and set the name of the service that has already been set up as Storage_1 In the Storage Address field indicate the IP address of the server on which the SL NEO Media Database service is activated if playback is being done on the network In this case the service is activated on the server itself so the Storage Address field can be left empty or you can enter localhost The Automation tab allows the user to set up program routing control with the use of an external signal router in our example for the program routing of two channels we will use an SDI series Leitch Panacea 16x16 matrix router with an RS 232 control interface The Parameters tab allows the user to indicate the router output for program output in the Program Output Pin item All current and properly set up on air sources server playback channel and outside lines will be automatically routed to this output during the playlist execution process In menu item Preview Output Pin the number of the output of the router to which fifteen seconds before transfer to the air the next source will automatically be routed for viewing In the menu item Main Input Pin
28. necessary selection of encoder decoders If the SL NEO software program has already been installed on the server a new version may be installed without uninstalling the old version Before setup shut down all SL NEO server and client programs and make a backup copy if necessary Before beginning the server software installation process ensure that all the necessary devices and device drivers for the hardware components input output boards management ports are installed and working properly In the first stage of installation read the Licensing Agreement carefully If you do not agree with the conditions of the Agreement you do not have the right to set up or use SkyLark Technology s program products in any way whatsoever Setting up additional codecs video editing software or other video and audio processing software in the system is also not recommended C Program Files SL NEO Media Platform is the folder where the SL NEO server and client software will be found after installation The system drive must have 70 Mb free for software installation After installation six icons appear on the desktop SL NEO Media Server an icon for the launch and shutdown of the SL NEO server software Air Manager the main client application for the server s recording broadcasting channel management graphic design generation and media data management Multiscreen a client application that is a management multi screen for inpu
29. of these objects is unlimited upon generation of the format they may be created free form with any other graphic objects In addition to text images may be used as moving objects The content of scrolling text may change dynamically due to the reading of RSS information Clock display current time in the form of digital and analogue clocks full or partial screen of any design with sound Collages may be created of digital and analogue clocks with animated backgrounds for several time zones as well as direct and reverse counters SMS chats weather and currency exchange panels and so on options for visualizations based on the dynamic reading of information from RSS resources or text files Animation may be played in the form of a file chain or from avi files from the alpha channel Automated broadcast of graphic events SL NEO servers permit the full automation of graphics output For this purpose playlist and special marker technology is used which ties in the use of the graphic events to events from the main playlist Multi layered SL NEO servers contain up to eight simultaneously functioning virtual channels for graphics output Each channel contains its own playlist which broadcasts events Each event may contain a multi layered combination without limitation on the number of layers of text graphic events The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 37 hy SkyLark Sta
30. recording to files Select the Destination Profiles tab and then click on Add to add a profile Enter a name in the settings window of the second profile Designate the name for the second profile as FILE 10 Choose the type of store for the profile FILE File Folder In the Disk Path field enter the route to the disk local or network to which the recording will be made If necessary you can indicate the folder on the disk Root Folder in which the recorded materials will be placed Then choose the container for the recording from the dropdown menu For NLE Final CUT MOV must be selected 11 The Hi Res Format tab allows the user to establish coding parameters for video and audio for the FILE profile when recording 12 The Proxy Format tab allows the user to switch off the proxy generation mode for this profile during recording and to set the video and audio coding parameters When recording files containing proxy copies they will be put in the folder with high resolution files Click on Apply Changes to save the settings Server platform setup is nearly complete go to the Status tab in the upper left hand corner of the web page Status Tab Select the Status tab in the upper left hand corner of the web page Now after all the settings have been entered the windows are located on the page in accordance with the set hardware and software components of the SL NEO server In this stage we will be routing the streams and ent
31. the Matrox DSX SD for two playback channels and one recording channels with VTR control for recording and with program routing Select the Manage tab in the upper left hand corner of the web page In the window that appears there are tabs placed horizontally in accordance with the hardware and software components that were selected earlier see the Configure Server Hardware section Video I O Boards The first tab is Video IO Boards in which settings are entered for the services supported by the selected board Since the Matrox DSX SD board was chosen the corresponding services supported by this board are shown in the tab Genlock Output1 Output2 and Inputl1 Now each of these services must be activated and set up The Add Service command opens the corresponding window containing settings for each service In the Genlock settings window select Mode Genlock Source Black Burst and Video Mode PAL In the settings window for Outputl choose Mode Playout in the General tab set up the desired parameters for video and audio playback The Keyer Mode None parameter is set for the normal full screen playback mode External is set if it is necessary for the server to create a pair of FILL KEY signals Both Matrox DSX SD board playback channels will be committed The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 58 SY SkyLark C Y nttp localhost 7901 i Mode l a Status Config
32. the material is registered in the server database during the import process certain operations may be performed on the media data by choice of the user crop resize deinterlace change field order sound level normalization and sound level change Automatic import of media files to the server array from external production systems including NLE from a given network file or files from the OS using Watch Folder technology During the import process content is transferred to the local server array a proxy copy and the initial selection of metadata are created and the material is registered in the server database during the import process certain operations may be performed on the media data depending on the settings After the end of 3 2 2 the import the file from the OS may be deleted automatically depending on the settings The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 103 323 Option to view edit and play back material after import begins without waiting for T import to end 324 Creation in the database of one or several profiles when importing material All possible profiles are created Broadcast Preview on import by default Saving the original resolution and coding parameters of the material being imported or program recalculation in the selected profile The Source Field Order option allows changes to be made in the sequence order of the fields upon import The Top Field Firs
33. the number of the input of the router to which the signal from the corresponding video server playback channel output is sent Output Delay allows the user to regulate the delay in the frames between the start of the video server channel playback and the moment of program switching The Routing Switchers tab allows the user to configure devices for program routing Open the corresponding window to select the program router for the channel being set up by clicking on Add in the Routing Switchers tab In the Server field indicate the IP address of the machine to which the router is physically connected and on which the corresponding service is set up In this case the router is connected to the server itself and the service is activated on the server itself so the Storage Address field can be left empty The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 62 MY SkyLark or you can enter localhost In the Name field enter the name of the router that was established before during SL NEO Device Server setup in the Router Buses tab 11 The External Lines tab may be used to attach program router inputs to external uncontrolled sources outside lines 12 Open the corresponding window to add the external source to the system by clicking on Add in the External Lines tab 13 The names of the sources indicated in the Name fields will be used in the future in Air Manager to indicate them in the playlists i
34. the program components of Air Manager for connection to the server see the corresponding description of the Air Manager software lt Activating the Server Software The SL NEO server platform software is copy protected and protected from changes to the server configuration if for example two recording channels are paid for you will not be able to add a third without purchasing additional licensing SL NEO servers are supplied with pre installed and activated software in completely set up and ready to operate condition nevertheless in many cases repeat activation of the server software may be needed After the setup of the SL NEO server SS Software two codes the Machine Status Skylark NeoVid version 0 106 0 2011 05 06 Code and the server hardware age Oo CODE MAN configuration Config Code are Licensed to generated on es DSCPNINI The Machine Code is tied to the See server s hardware components It Upgrade expires should be noted that the replacement License is VALID of the server s hardware modules Enter License will lead to a change in the Machine Code and the current license will become invalid The Config Code is tied to the number and type of cards interfaces for the input output of audio video and to the number and type of server program modules recording broadcasting and database services device management etc Any change to the server platform settings in the Hardware C
35. the settings of the parameters from the source archive AV Container selection of a container for the media files SL NEO is set as a default for the server database Max Transfer Rate selection of the maximum speed of file copying in multiples of real time Max Wait List selection of the maximum length of the list of files awaiting deletion Wait List Space Threshold selection of a disk quota in percentage points which when attained causes clips awaiting deletion to be deleted if the Max Wait List value is higher than zero The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 84 SY SkyLark Now let s go to the PlayLists tab Transfer Manager is capable of analyzing playlists being implemented and putting the files that are first in line for broadcast first in line for file copying Clicking on Add allows you to enter the IP address and index number of the broadcast service for which the files will be copied Several services may be indicated here This is convenient for example when there is one shared database for several playout channels After entering all the necessary information and closing the set up windows the newly created rule appears in the list Clicking on Start Rule launches the rule File copying will begin in 40 seconds Statuses for the file copying and deletion processes in the backup server are displayed in the Transfer State Transfer Jobs and Delete Jobs tab
36. types of USB PS 2 adaptors or keyboard mouse extension cables may work correctly In that case we recommend using a different adaptor extension cable model 2 Connect the RJ 45 connector from the network router to the network port of the system block The server s network board accepts 100 baseT and 1000 baseT connections Contact the system administrator or the Windows User Manual for the configuration of the server s network parameters Connecting the Display Connect the SVGA monitor to the corresponding hookup on the system block If necessary use a DVI SVGA adaptor The monitor and adaptor are not part of the list of standard equipment Remote Control SL NEO servers may have optional functions for control via RS 232 422 serial interfaces The server may control routing equipment and tape recorders via RS 232 422 and IEEE1394 interfaces A specific list of the interfaces and protocols is agreed upon when the client is placing the order for server production Contact the dealer or the tech support service to learn the details of installing these interfaces and protocols on your server Connecting the GPI Interfaces GPI technology is a simple and universal control method in which electronic pulses or electric levels from one device are used in order to cause the execution of a given function on another device The SL NEO server may have up to eight GPI interfaces taking control commands from other systems and up to eight G
37. 009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 13 hy SkyLark Client Software Overview Client modules permit system users to manage all SL NEO server functions via LAN WAN using the graphics user interface Broadcast Client It permits the full creation of the broadcast of one or several on air channels with graphics The user interface contains a certain number of windows which execute playlists by number of broadcast channels In the playback management window for each event a source is set which may be a server an external line or video player In accordance with the order of events indicated in the playlist being implemented the SL NEO Playout Server sets up materials for playback and generates the corresponding commands for the servers and videotape recorders it also gives all the necessary commands to the devices for program switching On air playlists are either loaded from the media planning system or are prepared on the playlist editor from the SL Neo Client Software package In Broadcast Client the functions of insertion of separate lines or playlist files in the schedule being implemented in the broadcasting process as well as a constant verification of the presence of the materials listed in the playlists in the server archive is implemented Broadcast Client contains a wide selection of functions for the editing of a list and of events being played including emergency transfer to any event on the list and the Hold delay of
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39. 5 DVCPROS5O DVCPROHD100 HDV IMX 30 40 50 XDCAM EX SP HQ XDCAM HD LP SP HQ XDCAM Hd422 DNxHD 36 145 220 AVCHD MPEG2 GOP File Containers AVI MOV MXF DV DIF VOB MPG BMP TGA PNG PSD Genlock Reference depends on model SD Bi level sync input HD Tri level sync input Timecode NTP Support NTP client over Ethernet LTC in option GPI I O Inputs 4 16 option Outputs 4 16 option Remote Serial Interface 4 8 RS 232 422 ports for switchers or VTR control option Control TCP IP or UDP over Ethernet RS 232 422 IEE1394 GPI option Protocols Sony 9 pin Switchers Harris Leitch Philips Network Electronics and other Dimensions depends on model 1 6RU Weight 10 35 kg Power Power Supply Dual hot swappable Voltage AC 115 to 120 V 200 to 240 V auto select The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 35 hy SkyLark Basic Models A list of basic server models for this series is presented in the table Inputs Outputs Standard Definition Audio Video or mixed Inputs Outputs SD HD Audio Video or mixed SD HD AV and or TS SD AV and or TS SL NEO 4111 1 In 1 Out SL NEO 4311 1 In 1 Out SL NEO 4122 2 In 2 Out SL NEO 4322 2 In 2 Out SL NEO 4133 3 In 3 Out SL NEO 4144 4In 4 Out The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 36 MY SkyLark a si Broadcast Design Servers Series
40. 5000 The SL NEO product line includes 5000 series servers which are specially designated for graphic design of HD SD broadcast channels and for use in studios for the formatting of live broadcasts These devices combine captioning special effect formatting and graphics and audiovisual material archiving functions The main purpose of SL NEO 5000 series servers is to operate in on air devices television production facilities outside broadcasting units and news room complexes Series 5000 contains a wide spectrum of server models with various quantities of input output interfaces In the two channel version the server output has signals for two programs or signals for one program and a preliminary viewing Every program signal Fill is accompanied by a key signal Key An audio signal may be present in Fill outputs The system inputs may be used for the creation of 2D effects or for material recording like in a traditional video server Graphic design elements and series 5000 server functionality Logos static and animated with sound Dynamic compositions SL NEO servers allow users to create multi layer dynamic compositions with sound for announcements TV news weather forecasts economic information musical broadcasts etc In addition to text and animation compositions may contain elements of video from live sources taken from server inputs Logos captions crawling and rolling text on dynamic underlayers The number
41. Changes Apply Changes Manage License seme WALE Router Buses Video IO Boards Program Outputs Recorders Storages Users Files Name SDI Router Quit Type Video Router 16x16 x RouterBus 1 Leitch Leitch Addr ess 0 V Service Enabled Name RouterBus_1 Change Connector RS232 RS422 oa Matrices Port COM1 x Matrices DellEdit SDI Router VIDI6x16 0 Ok Cancel The Router Buses tab allows the user to set up the SL NEO Device Server a device management module which directly manages equipment through the corresponding interfaces in the process of playlist execution The service must be activated the Service Enabled item must be changed select the control port on the server to which the matrix router is physically connected Then using the Add Matrix command in the window that opens enter the name for example SDI_Router in the Name field that will serve as an identifier for future connections to the router Select the router type and address 0 by default Click on Apply Changes to save the settings Go on to the Program Outputs tab The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 60 SY SkyLark Program Outputs Configuration of program creation channel No 1 Program Outputs tab is broken down into 14 major steps CW hittp localhost 7901 Status Configuration has been modified Discard Changes Apply Changes Manage Lic
42. DI Embedded Audio depending on the model These servers support the majority of commonly used compression formats and file containers they integrate with archives and NLE systems including Avid supports recording in the collective editing system they support device management via RS 232 422 Servers can be controlled locally or remotely via LAN WAN from PC based client work stations Functional characteristics of the series 1000 servers The following major functions are implemented in SL NEO 1000 series which may change depending on the server s specific hardware software configuration e Simultaneous and independent functioning of several recording channels media file import export in parallel with recording e Composing editing import and export of record lists for recording channels e Recording of media materials according to the record lists on the server s RAID in the form of files e Automatic creation of low traffic viewing copies of materials proxies when recording The proxy copy has decreased resolution in all other ways it is completely identical to the broadcast quality copy e Device management during recording in accordance with the recording events e Export of media files to the SL NEO video server RAID in network work stations to NLE and to the archives e Secure archiving of content on a redundant array of inexpensive disks RAID The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Sk
43. EO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 90 Status Configuration loaded Reload Reapply Manage License Video 10 Boards Users Files Loas LAN Interfaces Ethernet Adaptor uit Ethernet port Add Service Clear Services Capture x Probki Akado Edit WebCast Embedded PAL Edit No actions defined Edit ic reoreeeaaaee erer e x Eurosport Edit WebCast Embedded PAL Edit No actions defined Edit If all settings are established correctly the accepted channels should be displayed in the corresponding Capture windows in the Management Console Status section of the menu CrashCnt 0 CrashCnt 0 Crash Cnt o Audio Gain 0 0 Db Audio Gain 0 0 Db mi Action Action Action Manage Users How do I set up receipt and display of text from external sources Data from external sources is text information that is read from txt files or that comes from information service providers in the form of RSS resources and is displayed by AN an SL NEO server graphics Ymovement in the form of scrolling texts crawling texts or texts that replace one another Typical examples are SMS chats scrolling news information on currency exchange rates weather and so on The SL NEO platform allows the user to visualize and display text read directly from internet RSS resources which in their turn use folders with txt files in the capacity of a source
44. EO server functionality The number and settings of each server module may differ depending on the server series and model SL NEO Media Platform SL NEO Media Platform is the basic program module that facilitates the operation of any series of SL NEO server It is part of every server and contains a certain selection of encoder decoders and instruments necessary to the operation of the server platform The module contains a virtual commutator of uncompressed media data streams which permits streams to be distributed and re sent between basic modules The basic program module contains an in built HD SD UP DOWN CROSS converter with adaption to movement which facilitates up conversion down conversion and cross conversion as well as changes to frame speeds and aspect ratio changes during commutation and stream distribution The cross conversion function allows streams with various resolution and frame speed parameters to be commuted AV TS SL NEO AV TS Capture Capture SL NEO AV TS Capture is a server model that captures incoming audio video data it captures audio video signals or traffic flows from input interfaces boards installed on the server platform Supported capture boards and interfaces e Matrox DSX LE DSX SD XMIO boards e Decklink Blackmagic boards e Dektec PCI and PCI e DTA boards e Deltacast DELTA SDI DELTA SDI HD and DELTA ASI boards e Standard network interfaces The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009
45. Inputs 4 16 option Outputs 4 16 option Remote Serial Interface 4 8 RS 232 422 ports for switchers or VTR control option Control TCP IP or UDP over Ethernet RS 232 422 IEE1394 GPI option Protocols Sony 9 pin Switchers Harris Leitch Philips Network Electronics and other Dimensions depends on model 1 6RU Weight 10 35 kg Power Power Supply Dual hot swappable Voltage AC 115 to 120 V 200 to 240 V auto select The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 25 Basic Models A list of basic 2000 series server models is presented in the table Outputs Standard Definition Audio Video or mixed SD AV and or TS SL NEO 2101 SL NEO 2107 SL NEO 2108 4 O was ff Om FIiAnt O i Id y S gt E QL q LCT hn sD 1 Play Ch SD gt SD 3 Play Ch SD 5 Play Ch SD 7 Play Ch SD hy SkyLark Outputs SD HD Audio Video or mixed SD HD AV and or TS SL NEO 2301 1 Play Ch SD HD 3 Play Ch SD HD A i SL NEO 2303 SL NE The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 26 MY SkyLark Universal Servers The SL NEO 3000 Series Recording Playback Graphics MAM SL NEO 3000 series video servers are universal as they contain a full selection of functions recording playback Time Shift graphic design and MAM and are designed for multi channel recor
46. PI interfaces which are creating and sending device control commands See the manual for the broadcast automation system or the user manual for the corresponding device for connecting the SL NEO server to GPI interfaces The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 50 hy SkyLark Automation System GPI Relay Output SL NEO Server GPI IN or SL NEO Server GPI Relay Output or Automation System GPI IN GPI IN Ground General Flow Chart for Connecting the GPI Interfaces Impo rtant The presence of GPI interfaces is an option for SL NEO servers and processors If the GPI option was ordered see the accompanying card to the server on which the number and location of the sockets for the control interfaces are indicated the types of control signals are marked and a pin definition of the multi contact GPI sockets 1s given Connecting the VTR to the Server s Serial Port An SL NEO server can control several up to 8 tape recorders through RS 232 422 interfaces through the SONY 9 Pin Remote Protocol or through TEEE1394 FireWire interfaces If the VTR control option was ordered and the corresponding software settings have been made you must prepare a tape recorder control cable in accordance with the established types of RS 232 or RS 422 control interface and the tables shown below VTR control cable RS 422Moxa RS 422VTR DB9 MALE DB9 FEMALE SONY RS 422 9 pin VTR
47. ROHD 100 HDV IMX 30 40 50 XDCAM EX SP HQ XDCAM HD LP SP HQ XDCAM Hd422 DNxHD 36 145 220 AVCHD MPEG2 GOP File Containers AVI MOV MXF DV DIF MPG Timecode NTP Support NTP client over Ethernet LTC in option GPI I O Inputs 4 16 option Outputs 4 16 option Remote Serial Interface 4 8 RS 232 422 ports for switchers or VTR control option Control TCP IP or UDP over Ethernet RS 232 422 IEE1394 GPI option Protocols Sony 9 pin Switchers Harris Leitch Philips Network Electronics and other Dimensions depends on model 1 6RU Weight 10 35 kg Power Power Supply Dual hot swappable Voltage AC 115 to 120 V 200 to 240 V auto select The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 21 Basic Models A list of basic 1000 series server models is presented in the table hy SkyLark Inputs Standard Definition Audio Video or mixed SD AV and or TS SL NEO 1110 1 Rec Ch SD Rec Ch SD SL NEO 1130 3 Rec Ch SD SL NEO 1150 5 Rec Ch SD SL NEO 1170 7 Rec Ch SD Inputs SD HD Audio Video or mixed SD HD AV and or TS SL NEO 1310 1 Rec Ch SD HD SL NEO 1330 3 Rec Ch SD HD The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 22 MY SkyLark Servers for File Playback SL NEO 2000 Series A multi functional solution for the organization of broadcasts from media files A l
48. SL NEO SERVER RS 422 Remote Connector Moxa Port VTR control cable RS 232 RS 422VTR The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 51 DB9 MALE DB9 FEMALE SONY RS 422 9 pin VTR SL NEO SERVER RS 232 Remote Connector onboard COM Port 8 RA RB Oo S w ee Connecting Power All the devices in your system need a steady stable power source The load must be distributed evenly avoid overloads Do not use power lines that have voltage surges and gain compressions if possible use sources with continuity of service Connect the network cables to all power modules for the SL NEO server system block Take into account the required server current approx 500 W You must use electric lines with a grounder Replacing a Broken Electric Power Supply Module As arule SL NEO servers contain two or three electric power supply modules that operate according to the hot reserve scheme If one of the modules breaks the corresponding LED on the module will go out and an alarm signal will sound If this happens disconnect the power cord from the broken module and replace the module The power sources support hot replacement mode guaranteeing that the system remains in working order if one power source is removed Power Connection Procedure Ensure that the network cables are connected to all power modules for the SL NEO server system block ensure that power is coming through all cab
49. TS uepe3 ASI nmm UDP RTP over IP Basic functions of the SL NEO AV TS Player module e Video audio signal generation in conjunction with the I O board SDI CVBS etc FILL and KEY generation e Coding multiplexing and generation of MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 AVC stransport streams through ASI interfaces or UDP RTP over IP e VBI and teletext signal generation e Creation of multi language audio stream generation as part of MPEG2 transport streams e DVB Subtitle stream generation e Generation of DV and HDVstreams over IEEE 1394 e Generation of DTMF SCTE 35 commands The number of channels and selection of functions supported by the interfaces and standards differ depending on the SL NEO server series and model SL NEO Program Player SL NEO Program Player a server module that automatically conducts events contained in the playlist The resulting program signal formed by the module is a composition consisting of several layers The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 11 nY SkyLark The Background BG layer which may be for example Playout Channel the signal from the server input O The main program layer which covers the BG in accordance with the playlist events The main layer is generated by the full screen file materials being played Graphics layers managing individual playlists from 1 to 8 In each layer the graphics composition may in turn contain several layers Th
50. The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 55 WY SkyLark The Configure Server Hardware console allows the user to select the basic hardware blocks and server program modules for configuration of server control recording and playback channels The configuration procedure is carried out when the server is assembled by the manufacturer nevertheless this procedure will be described below Before beginning the server configuration process ensure that all the necessary devices and device drivers for the hardware components input output boards management ports are installed and working properly Configuration is accomplished via a dialog window that contains two main windows Available Components and Installed Components The Available Components window contains a list of all supported hardware devices and basic server program modules as part of the current software version Major elements and sections Video IO Boards the section contains a list of supported input output boards LAN Interfaces an interface for the organization of recording playback channels using IP technology FireWire Interfaces an interface for the organization of recording playback channels using IEEE1394 Computer Screen an interface for the organization of a playback channel using the server s VGA adapter Software components Program Channel a module that includes SL NEO Program Player a mod
51. a Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc Introduction Brief overview Welcome This manual contains a description of the technical characteristics and software functions as well as a description of the installation procedures for server software for SL NEO 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 series media servers SL NEO is a line of modern multi functional media servers and processors for television broadcasting and production SkyLark Technology s solutions permit the client to increase the amount of IT technology use in a planned fashion in production and broadcasting the modular architecture of the software and hardware permit the creation of many unique solutions ingest Control NLE Stations Automation Control ie ps E NAS Storage Trimming yi t as A A 5 _ Playlisting i a Gigabit Ethernet inputs Outputs AF f J wN stata ae ww RF 1 9 wv a bt A AY F o gt SL NEO Media Server Production There are more than 500 configurations in the SL NEO line of media servers and processors and currently more than 600 SL NEO servers and processors are operating all over the world as part of servers designed for various uses broadcast production archiving on air monitoring and so on SL NEO servers have high reliability indicators and permit recording with simultaneous broadcasting of materials in accordance with record lists
52. a play list element of the graphics layer This clip in its turn may contain an unlimited number of elements layers Each graphics layer clip and correspondingly the layers within it may have sound A 1 4 4 different sound level may be set for each layer Use of the following objects in the capacity of elements of a graphics clip layer title static scrolling text drum teletype rectangle meter including clock lines from RSS resources file clips from the server database and live clips showing signals from server inputs 1 4 5 1 46 Editing of graphics clip compositions and layers objects in a separate graphics editor Di which is part of the client software 1 4 7 In built RSS server that processes txt files and forms a standard RSS resource Set up on request Acceptance of commands for managing the start of graphics events from services 1 4 8 controlling the execution of full screen playlist events and functioning on either a single local server or on network servers 1 4 9 Option to reserve graphics playback channels according to N N N 1 N M schemes gt and according to main known playlist technology Basic Functions Simultaneous and independent functioning of several broadcast channels and 2 1 1 several recording channels with various types of signals and interfaces True for specific server models CVBS YUV SDI TS over ASI IP Analog AES Embedded Audio Depends on I O boards and interfaces us
53. accessing the control console choose Status from the left menu of the console Then in the SL NEO Storage window select Manage Users Access to the user list editing window is gained in the name of the database administrator if the rights for database access have not yet been set enter username admin with no password The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc MY SkyLark The access rights control window contains two types of users admin and guest with all possible rights R reading from the database viewing of clips on air playback W recording and import of materials to the database X administration D deletion of clips from the database Since access to the rights edit window was gained in the name of the administrator we have the right to change access rights for the guest user and define new users These changes are documented in the server database and will be valid for all network clients We do not recommend changing admin rights though you may set a password Step 2 Setting up access rights to the database on the client side For each client application Air Manager NewsCut installed on a network workstation you can indicate the user with corresponding access rights to the database in accordance with the list of the users registered on the server You can set the username and password from the File Configure menu in the Storage tab of the Air Manager application
54. and playlists formatting of many layers of graphics tie in of its broadcast to full screen events and management of VTR devices and switching equipment during recording and broadcast The main field of application for SL NEO servers is television broadcast and production All SL NEO series server models have an open management protocol and facilitate the exchange of media data in interaction with other production systems Import export tasks are carried out in background mode in accordance with the set order this can occur simultaneously with recording and playback The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark The number and types of recording and playback channels the types of I O signals and the selection of functions is determined by the SL NEO server series and model The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc nY SkyLark SL NEO Server Software SL NEO server software is fully installed on the server s hard system disk including the OS and the device drivers and is also provided on CD DVD ROM or on a flash drive for reinstallation or restoration if necessary The server also contains a full set of client software that permits the management of all functions from the console of the server itself in the absence of client PCs However in normal work mode remote management of the SL NEO server from the network work stations with the use o
55. any books on that topic Server Client Technology All SL NEO media server software can be divided into server software and client software The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark Server software facilitates the functioning of the server platform interaction with data archives management of media data and metadata recording and playback operations coding and decoding activities graphics rendering and application and device management during the recording and playback process Client software facilitates the transfer of server requests and the receipt of its replies due to which users commands may successfully implement the management of content one or several broadcast channels and recording channels The server client technology used at SL NEO fundamentally differs from Remote Desktop technology and unlike that technology it is capable of facilitating cooperative operations of a user group after dividing the corresponding rights and roles between them ingest materials recording and capture content management caption and graphics creation real time editing search viewing layout pre broadcast material preparation and broadcast management Server Software Overview The concept of the SL NEO media platform s construction presupposes combined operations on the server platform by several basic server program components modules that facilitate the required SL N
56. aram 11 Param 12 Ok Cancel Create a rule for turning off the logo in the same way Edit Action Action condition Variable Keyer 1 mode Action configuration Name Hide Logo Action parameters Param4 Layer 14 Trigger if EQUAL 7 Param 2 A Delay 0 Value off Param 3 ss Address Trigger when primary matches Param 4 a Service Program 1 Trigger when secondary matches Param 5 a Action Hide logo a Param 6 gt Param 7 _ Param 8 Param 9 Param 10 a Param 11 Param 12 Ok Cancel Two new rules have now appeared in the Actions tab Program output 1 V Service Enabled Name Program_1 Change 1 Storage s added rime item ACTIONS Eae e L TAE dite S Playlist events General events events Playlist event actions Add action DellEdit ShowLogo Program_1 Show DelJEdit Hide Logo Program_1 Hide Ic DeljJEdit PlayGraphics Play cli vr a cl ee b The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 88 SY SkyLark To save the settings click on Apply Changes in the upper section of the control console The playback channel to whose configuration changes have been made will be reloaded and the playback on that channel will be suspended when the reload occurs
57. are server modules choose menu item Start Server in a moment the small icon in the Windows task bar should change color from red SL NEO i Skylark NeoVid has been STARTED 12 30 to blue fna which will mean that all the software server modules are launched and functioning a i 1 ts 05 01 2011 After the server software has been started the client software may be launched on the server itself and or on the client stations the main client management module is Air Manager On the server itself there is a full set of client software which permits management of all server functions however in normal work mode remote management from the network work stations is recommended Power Disconnect Procedure 1 Close all SL NEO client and server applications on the server 2 Click on Start in the Windows task panel and go through the procedure to shut down the computer Make sure that the power to the server has turned off automatically after the shutdown procedure is complete 3 If an external array connected directly to the server using SATA FC or SCSI is operating jointly with the server shutdown of the power to the array occurs after power to the server is shut off When the server software is shut down the server automatically saves all playlists for all channels and graphics layers and current service settings routing logo status sound level settings and so on Client Tech Support SkyLark Technology Inc of
58. ation 23 sO 59 MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk gt o Days to Store infinite Range 4 Start time Q I 19 Duration 23 50 59 MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk gt 1 10 Days to store Infinite Range 5 _ Starttime 9 19 Duration 23 59 59 MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk gt 1 19 Days to store infinite The Burn in Date and Time parameter is used to burn in the current date and time on the image being recorded for this recording channel The date and time are retrieved from the system timer on the SL NEO server The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc SY SkyLark In the Time ranges box select the number of concurrent rules intervals based on which recording will be performed One rule should be enough for 24 hour recording so select lain Time ranges Parameters for the first rule Range 1 will now become available The Range sections are used to set recording start time and recording duration in HH MM SS format For 24 hour recording enter 00 00 00 in Range 1 for the start time and the maximum value for Duration Select all days of the week when recording should be performed The Chunk value is used to set fragment duration If recorded materials are saved as files in a folder the Chunk value sets the duration of each file alf recording materials are saved to the SL NEO server database the Chunk value sets the duration of each media material in the database Pleas
59. ce through XML RPC technology The main transport is an HTTP protocol XML is the data format This removes limitations that would affect both the configuration of the network and the packet route XML RPC calls are a simple type of text xml data and flow freely through communication servers everywhere where the retransmission of http traffic is permitted For server models working with transport IP streams a separate 100BaseT interface may be provided for operations involving SPTS MPTS transport streams which may not be used for control by the server Please note SL NEO Server Software does not contain antivirus protection modules All issues regarding facilitation of server operations as part of a company network must be regulated by the company department responsible for server maintenance Independent setup of antiviral software on the server platform is prohibited as its activity will slow system operations and cause The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc MY SkyLark corresponding artifacts during playback and recording Setting up codecs editing software or video and audio processing software in the system is also prohibited SkyLark Technology Inc and its authorized partners which perform guarantee and post guarantee services on SL NEO servers will not consider the claims of users who independently installed and used on the SkyLark SL NEO server platform any antivirus software or any oth
60. channels 2 7 Control code seseo Alarm clip colorbars png_ Report folder Similar procedures must then be conducted for all remaining broadcast channels changing the Control Code parameter in the corresponding fields Then in the top part of the window of the management console click on Apply Changes The broadcasting channels in which the settings changes have been made will reload and broadcasting will be stopped Step 2 Settings for access rights to playlist management in Air Manager The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 74 WY SkyLark 2 aE Look and feel Recordlist Broadcastlist Storage Actions Services Tvers Broadcast servers Host Num Name Host Num Passwd PGM1 192 168 0 100 1 SS PGM2 192 168 0 100 2 eae OoOO EER SoMa 193 ies o ioo eset yeee Sees Newt nerves Delete server Delete server In Air Manager the code word for each broadcast channel including its graphics playlists is entered in the Passwd column in the playlist management services configuration tab choose File Configure from the menu and select the Services tab All client stations in the network are set up in a similar way permission must be given for management from these stations Air Manager users in whose work stations the code word is not entered will only have the capability to watch the playlists being implemented Setup of user a
61. ck automatic recording automatic creation of rec list lines with a Best for air logging servers Sequence start type for tags Verification of the lines of the rec list for the presence of corresponding file materials 2 2 7 in the server database with the option to re record them or to create a new recording and re name it Rec list scanning takes place automatically and constantly 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 2 5 2 6 2 Main indicator for verification of clip attribute Title Function for displaying and regulating the sound level directly in the window of the active rec list at the operator s work station 229 Function for placement of key frames describing the material directly in the recording o process 2 2 10 Changing OUTmarkers in a recording event being executed Extra time should be provided and changes should be entered at least five seconds before the new OUT value l o Extra time should be provided at least five seconds before the insertion is planned Main recording control functions from a work station preparation of rec list lines which are first in order for execution Pretake command launch of rec list events for execution Rec stopping execution of event sequence StopSeq switch to execution of any line selected in the list Jump switch to execution of the next line Skip stopping execution of sequence with reset of the status of all lines Restart B s Display of additional i
62. cording virtual studios media processors for the formation and monitoring of DVB streams and HD SD cross convertors The SL NEO line comes in over 500 configurations Company Address Skylark Technology Inc 105 Harrison Garden Blvd Suite 1601 M2NOC3 Toronto ON Canada Tenedou 1 888 666 0131 Daxc 1 888 666 0232 web www skylark tv e mail info skylark tv The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc Contents MJ FG cee ae ct cesses eee mca See he suet nc E neiecbe oan eee E E O E 2 PAO UG ANC COMIDA sorio in E FOE O E OEE OE 2 Company AUTOS S cerns EO E EOE TOE 2 TS OV WV a A saves tesco aaa eee canadien A T E E A E 6 VG i e AE A cops erase ae coca se nee cence E apes A E A A EN 6 ELV EE SOR Walle Pile C MOT eneee EE E dey ae EEE 8 NY TAA WS sericea cag corner conse oases acetate N A A ET 8 SEY eb TG HSC NO LOY e E E rasa lusts caaiaetecaneds 8 Seyer SOUL COS eienenn r EAEE AET E A aei 9 SLNEO Media PlaG Or irsccasiacectcoscucasseciauie secnasantoeces A Era 9 SLNEGAVTS Cap Oori T E 9 SL NEO File RECOIL cscs E Eiaa 10 Sly NEO AVIS Playe soss TO OTO 11 SL NEO Programi PIAYET seerne 1 DLs NEO Gmie Siirsin E 12 SL NEO Media Database sssini 12 SEIN Device 50 Ca arr cesaemcrnc chance ce cdowtanet an n raei anaana 12 ENET IC a census eacanaieeleantt nastansnanvomon dag sausectecaantenacansoasseanschancent 13 Be SCI T ae erred as correc nse aceanaeecnntt nantewcaauvonens gar sauencus aantenacs
63. cted with NLE Final CUT Configuration of the recording channel the Recorder tab takes place according CW hitp localhost 7901 Status Configuration has been modified Discard Changes Apply Changes Manage License i Uss irre CON terete nc Recorders EGEE AL OGAE Edit Destination Profile Files ee Profile Name DB Quit Recorder 1 i gt HiRes Format v Name Recorder_1 Change l Service Enabled Edit Destination Profile Video compression Audio compression DVCAM fx RAW PCM General WS UE l CE AE E E 2 Video format PAaL Audio channels j 2 _ Storage type SL Media Storage ly VTR address St dress ere Edit Destinaticn Profile VTR number 1 _ Storage number 1 VTR TC offset 0 Root folder C Profile Name DB t Login user i Sac pL Proxy Format ree OR ee TA c Recorders EUT L Cog tis Login password V Generate proxy Video compression Audio compression Recorder 1 MPEG2 x RAW PCM x Resolution 360x288 x V Service Enabled R corder_1 Change Video bitrate 1500 kbps x f cener EET aga Destination Profiles Add Add Destination Profile Edit Destination Profile Profile Name FILE HiRes Format Video compression Audio compression DVCAM x RAW PCM x Profile Name FILE HiRes Format Proxy Format Storage type File Folder iy Disk path 2 record 10
64. current status of the SL NEO server software license The Enter License button allows the user to enter the license key Here the raw information is displayed that SkyLark Technology may ask for in order to generate a license key Machine CODE XXXX XXXX Config CODE XXXX XXXX The system provides for two types of users for configuration of the server platform through the web interface user and administrator The administrator may make any changes to the Administrator Control Panel unlike the administrator the user may look at all the settings in the Administrator Control Panel without the ability to change them The Users tab allows you to set the password for access to the Administrator Control Panel configuration web console for both users and the administrator The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 67 WY SkyLark If the passwords for the user and administrator are not initially set the field is blank by default The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 68 MY SkyLark LOG Files N The SL NEO media server forms several types of report log files on the completed recording and playback events on the operation of the server program modules and the main database device control and so on Technical Reports These are stored in the folder C Program Files SL NEO Media Platform run program logs and are then sorted into subfolders by month and
65. der of this technology indicate Crawl in the Scrolling field Setting up a local RSS resource One of the ways to set up a proprietary RSS feed with data is to use the RSS Feeder server program module that is part of the SL NEO server package Feeder reads txt files from the indicated folder and exports them in the form of an RSS resource The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 92 SY SkyLark The procedure for setting up the RSS Feeder server program module is the following Step 1 Shut down the server components using the Stop Server command from the task panel When the server software is shut down the SL NEO icon turns red EN def Pe 4 3802 Right click on the SL NEO icon in the tax panel and choose Configure Server Hardware In the settings window add the RSS Feeder element that will form the RSS feed from the Available Components field to the right hand field E neovid bo s Available components Installed components Recorder a ee Program Channel a gt gt Time Shift Recorder ae Up Storage Storage Z BXF Connector GP IO Boards Down 4 i j lt m j Properties Step 2 Launch the server software right click on the sign in the tree Further settings will be done from the Administrator Control Panel Entry into the management console occurs locally from the server or from any machine in the
66. ding and creation of one or several on air programs The main purpose of SL NEO 3000 series video servers is to operate in on air devices television production facilities outside broadcasting units and news room complexes The SL NEO 3000 series servers are designed to implement the following tasks e Automatic generation of broadcast programs from playlists from various sources LINEs VTRs and media files generation of program inter program and ad blocks e Automated recording and import of media files to the real time server archive according to rec lists e Implementation of the Time Shift function is the recording and subsequent editing and broadcasting of materials after a given amount of time with real time inclusion inter program and ad blocks in the program being created e Generation of multi layered graphic design with is individual to every program being created with tie in of graphics play with events on the main playlist e Production of real time programs and spots for television news without copying the initial media files and rendering in the editing station and back to the server e Synchronous multi channel broadcast of clips with sending to display devices video monitors panels projection systems For digitization of initial materials from tape video tape players are connected to the video server which have RS 422 IEEE1394 interfaces Management takes place through the corresponding server ports
67. dress 7901 Entry to the web control console must be effected in the name of the administrator After gaining access to the console choose Files in the left hand menu Then choose Upload File and select a file containing a logo The loading procedure 1s a simple copying of files without any kind of reformatting 32 bit TGA PNG AVI and MOV files are supported Files must have full screen resolution After the files are loaded they will appear in the list on the Files page The physical location of the loaded files is the C Program Files SL NEO Media Platform run files folder on the server Program_1 PAL Program Channel Crash Cnt 0 Background booo On pe hogo cip Choose clip Master Freerun Source type FILE Action Source name f Demo Logo avi Ok Cancel The next step is to attach the logo file to a certain server playback channel This is done from the web control console using the Status menu item In the window of the program channel Program_1 in the figure choose menu item Logo Clip In the dialog box that opens choose Source Type FILE Source Name the logo file name from the list of files that have already been loaded In the program channel window in the Logo item the logo can be manually turned on off and the result can be viewed in the corresponding server output The next step is to set up management of switching a logo on and off from a playlist This is done using the Manage it
68. e network from their work stations The user interface contains a field in the form of a traditional Master Control Switcher console in which commutation takes place The interface can be set and contains control buttons for DSK layers a selection of transfer types and speed settings synchronous commutator management options are in place SL NEO Transfer Manager Software for Media Data Management A Transfer Manager is a program complex that facilitates operations for the automatic transcoding and transfer of media and metadata files between production and broadcast complex units SL NEO file and media servers NLE stations work stations Transfer Manager functions autonomously independently from the SL NEO servers and client and server software depending on the task it may be launched on any platform in the general network servers client PCs NLE etc Transfer Manager is supplied as a separate product and has a separate licensed activation Key The following are the basic content migration functions e Synchronization of store content automatic constant online unidirectional synchronization of media and metadata in files in the arrays of several servers files or SL NEO media servers Synchronization of both disks and individual folders is supported A special case of function use is the The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark synchronization of the content of a
69. e network are significant Support of widespread industrial compression and file container standards including MXF OP1A MOV DV DIFF and so on during playback Broadcast as part of a single playlist of file media materials with various compression algorithms various file containers various resolution parameters and frame speeds for example NTSC PAL 720p 1080i and program online up down cross switching with a change to the fos parameter Verification of playlist lines for the presence of corresponding file materials in iain iciCalor tor WOR CATiOnt databases of a server s and their intactness the corresponding indication in the cio ainbute Nedia and Tille absence of material Scans of playlists in use and playlists being prepared in the A ie editor takes place automatically and constantly Number of sources is limited only by the dimensions of the program commutator Option Use of a given selection of sources for on air playback servers playback channels external lines VTR devices through the program commutator Designation of a source SRV1 N VTR1 N Line N for each event on the playlist Takes place in the playlist preparation stage The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 98 nY SkyLark Automated server playback channel source designation function when playing file The default setting of this materials function is on Creation by the server of start manageme
70. e note that the media material in the database is not a file the material consists of 1 minute segments and thus can only viewed 1 minute after recording starts 24 hour recording with the setting Chunk 4 hours will lead to six 4 hour clips created in the server database In the Days to store box select the material storage duration This applies to recording to the database server as the database service provides for automatic deletion of media data and metadata for every material in SL NEO server storage after the specified period of time After you re done editing click Apply Changes at the top of the control panel The corresponding recording channel will then be reloaded The recording service on the server will automatically generate a reclist for the channel based on which recording will be performed Example two Create another schedule as follows Monday to Friday from 8 00 a m until 3 00 p m and from 7 00 p m until 12 00 a m and Saturday and Sunday 24 hours a day V Service Enabled Name Recorder_1 Change DE aE Time table captures L Time ranges 3 V Bum in Date and Time Range 1 Start time g io vio Duration 7 5 0 io MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk 4 io o Days to store gp z M I iv MV Range 2 Starttime 49 ll g 0 Duration C 0 vio MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk 4 vig l
71. e user to divide the output sound channels into groups in the SDI output signal Similar steps must be taken to set up the second playback channel Outputz2 In the settings window for Input1 choose Mode Capture in the General tab set up the desired parameters for video and audio capture in the Audio Channel Map tab route the input sound channels taken from the group in the SDI input signal After editing is finished the changes that have been made will be reflected in the Video IO Boards tab Click on Apply Changes in the upper part of the webpage window to save the settings Go on to the Storages tab The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 59 SY SkyLark Storages The Storages tab allows the user to set up the SL NEO Media Database a server module which fulfills the function of a specialized database The path to Cov http localhost 7901 Status Configuration has been modified Discard Changes Apply Changes Manage License Users Files tLe ee Oe ee Storages MuLi sii Storage 1 Name Storage_1 Change Service Enabled Storage parameters Disk patzea the local disk array that is physically connected to the server and to the folder in which the media and metadata will be stored must be indicated Click on Apply Changes to save the settings Go on to the Router Buses tab Router CW http localhost 7901 Status Configuration has been modified Discard
72. ec lists in manual management mode or according to external commands Supported encoders decoders and coding standards DV 25 DVCPRO 25 DVCPRO 50 DVCPROHD 100 HDV IMX 30 40 50 XDCAM EX SP HQ XDCAM HD LP SP HQ XDCAM HD422 DNxHD 120 145 180 220 AVCHD MPEG2Long GOP Supported file containers Microsoft AVI MPEG PS QuickTime MOV DVDIFF MXF OP Atom The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 10 WY SkyLark e MXF OP 1A Supported storage types e OS file system recording of general media files e SL NEO Media Database e Avid Unity Interplay The selection of functions supported by the interfaces and standards differs depending on the SL NEO server series and model SL NEO AV TS Player The SL NEO AV TS Player is a server module for the playback of audiovisual data it generates audiovisual signals or codes and generates traffic flows via cards and output interfaces Supported output cards and interfaces e Matrox DSX LE DSX SD XMIO boards e Decklink Blackmagic Boards e Dektec PCI and PCI e DTA boards e Deltacast DELTA SDI DELTA SDI HD and DELTA ASI boards e Standard network interfaces e JEEE 1394 interfaces e VGA DVI outputs e HDMI outputs Supported standards formats and signals e 7201 50 60 NTSC PAL 1080160 1080150 1080p24 720p 50 60 e SDI HD SDI YCrCb CVBS Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio e MPEG 2 MPEG 4 AVC SPTS MP
73. ed and the productivity of the server platform Receipt of signals CVBS YUV SDI Analog AES Embedded Audio or and the software settings demultiplexing and decoding of transport streams MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Use of a separate rec list containing a list of tasks for each recording channel ee iste i materials to the local server database and the databases of servers on Network bandwidth is significant The network bandwidth and productivity of the corresponding disk systems are significant M a N 2 1 3 1 4 2 Recording of materials in the form of files to a folder in the local file system and to folders of servers on the network 216 Fast change of profiles and designation devices upon recording directly from the rec _ list Fragmented recording function division into fragments of materials upon recording in 2 1 7 the form of files in a folder with settings for the duration of the fragments for every recording channel 218 Function for recording the TC in and TC out values in the database and in the media _ file itself at the start and end of recording for every recording channel Automatic registration of material in the server database at the moment the recording 2 1 9 starts creation of an initial selection of attributes describing the material name date and time of recording recording source 2 1 5 Designation of a lifetime for each piece of material Takes place in the rec list e
74. ed element has two main operational modes 1 All accessible information strings are read and are cyclically displayed on the screen If new strings appear or strings that have already been distributed disappear the corresponding changes will automatically be included in the cycleTs queue This mode is appropriate for example for the cyclical display of news strings or currency exchange rates 2 Only newly appearing strings are read and displayed on the screen and they are only displayed once This mode is appropriate for displays such as SMS chats or one time informational messages The operational mode of the element is set by the Only New switch To operate Text Feed indicate one or several sources of data The element may read data from RSS resources using an HTTP protocol In order to connect the data source choose Enabled and indicate the address of the RSS resource in the field In the Scan field the intervals of time in seconds are indicated after which the RSS resource will be queried For resources on a local network the value can be set at around one second for resources on the internet it is a good idea to increase the interval to 20 seconds In the Icon field the value in the Title field may be written for any object from the server database In this case before the first message from the corresponding source a graphic object divider from the database server will be shown For initial verification of the working or
75. eference depends on model SD Bi level sync input HD Tri level sync input Timecode NTP Support NTP client over Ethernet LTC in option GPI I O Inputs 4 16 option Outputs 4 16 option Remote Serial Interface 4 8 RS 232 422 ports for switchers or VTR control option Control TCP IP or UDP over Ethernet RS 232 422 IEE1394 GPI option Protocols Sony 9 pin Switchers Harris Leitch Philips Network Electronics and other Dimensions depends on model 1 6RU Weight 10 35 kg Power Power Supply Dual hot swappable Voltage AC 115 to 120 V 200 to 240 V auto select The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 40 Basic Models A list of basic server models for this series is presented in the table Inputs Outputs Standard Definition Audio Video SL NEO 5101 SL NEO 5102 SL NEO 5103 SL NEO 5111 SL NEO 5122 SL NEO 5133 SL NEO 5211 SL NEO 5222 SL NEO 5233 SL NEO 5244 1 Out 1F 1K 2 Out 2F 2K 3 Out 3F 3K 1 In 1 Out 1F 1K 2 In 2 Out 2F 2K 3 In 3 Out 3F 3K 1 In 1 Out pass through overlay 2 In 2 Out pass through overlay 3 In 3 Out pass through overlay 4 In 4 Out pass through overlay E SkyLark Inputs Outputs SD HD Audio Video SL NEO 5301 SL NEO 5302 SL NEO 5311 SL NEO 5411 SL NEO 5422 The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc
76. em on the menu in the web control console Select the Program Outputs tab In the selected playback channel find the Actions tab and then the Playlist Events tab under which Add Action should be selected In the window that opens enter the parameters for the rules for controlling the logo from the playlist column In the Action Configuration window in the Name field indicate any name you wish for the rule in the Layer field choose 1 in the Address field indicate the IP address of the server or leave the field blank if the value is localhost In the The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc SY SkyLark Service field using the button chose a service name from the list In our example this is playback channel No 1 Program_1 on the list In the Action Condition window in the Variable field indicate the column of the playlist that will be responsible for turning on the logo set the trigger at EQUAL and set the Value at on Edit Action Action condition Action configuration Action parameters Name Show Logo Variable Keyer 1 mode X Param 1 Layer Trigger if Param 2 o Delay 0 Value on Param 3 ra Address j Trigger when primary matches Param 4 i Service Program 1 Trigger when secondary matches Param 5 asc Action Show logo Param 6 m Param 7 Param8 Param 9 Param 10 P
77. ense E UCE ORCC Program Outputs WES ee ec ee L ic st Files torages O iu Playout Parameters Actions Program Playout Storages Add Program output 1 Service Enabled Name g ramChanns B nange a i lI SCalio Playout Parameters 0800 oc DelEdi Storage_ medb host 9900 Video mode PAL x 6 Audio channels 2 Add Storage Control code Name Storage_1 Continuous synchronization Type SL Media Storage 7 Sync source address Sync source program None Bo Storage Address Emergency clip colorbars png Storage Number 4 Login User Login password imei te enti lie Automation Playout Parameters Actions Storages Parameters WONU Bey dice cee gt cca ms Parameters Routing Switchers Program output pin 1 x External Lines aaal 12 GD Preview output pin 2 SS Del Edit Output delay 0 r P13 X Add External Line Add External Line Name LINE2 Pis 3 m Name NE1 Px 2 E rim elite eats Automation CLEE Routing Switchers Sp 8 Routing Switchers Layers eee Server Bus 1 Name SD1 Routed 10 1 Activate the corresponding service in the Program Output 1 window 2 In the Playout Parameters tab select the TV standard and the number of audio channels The Control Code field is designated for the activation of View Only mode for the playlists being executed at client work
78. ent Ingest Client and NLE Client contain built in Media Client modules which allow the client to easily work with play rec lists Time Line and media data simultaneously in a unified interface window without switching between applications Routing Client Routing Client is a client module for the management of one or several matrix commutators through the network It interacts directly with the SL NEO Device Server module and allows an unlimited number of users to managed commutators on the network from their work stations The interface contains a classic XY field in which commutation takes place The field layer selection field combining and synchronous commutator management functions as well as protection of outputs from unsanctioned actions are built in Routing Client may be used not only for managing commutators of A V signals but also for virtual commutation of control ports for video recorders which in combination with the options for synchronous management makes it quite convenient to work with multi channel recordings using a small number of recorders Master Control Client The client module which emulates the on air or production commutation mixer panel provides the user with the option to control one or several matrix commutators DSK devices logo generators and other network devices It interacts directly with the SL NEO Device Server module and allows an unlimited number of users to managed program commutators on th
79. er software except that which was provided in the package with the SL NEO server Remote Control All of an SL NEO server s functions can be controlled long distance via SL NEO client program interfaces or from external devices systems using 100 1000BaseT or GPI interfaces The number of control interfaces and supported control protocols depend on the series and model of the SL NEO server which is usually specified and agreed upon when the server is being ordered Inputs and Outputs The SL NEO server line contains a wide spectrum of models with various quantities of input output channels AV signal types and traffic flows SDI CVBS YCRCB TS over ASI IP Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio depending on the server series and model The number of signal interfaces and types of I O signals is usually specified and agreed upon when the server is being ordered The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark Setting Up the System Block 7 7 In This Chapter This chapter includes a description of how to correctly set up the SL NEO server and prepare it for operations Important When conducting installation procedures always take safety measures and precautions e Carry out anti static procedures e If you need to replace the internal boards hold the boards by the edges not touching the elements We recommend not opening the server s system block unless necessary Before you re
80. ere may be a total number of several dozen layers their number is limited only by the CPU server s productivity Management of the broadcast of graphics events may be connected to each other and to events in the main playback list The rendering of all graphic layers takes place in the on fly mode directly within the broadcast process Background Video Audio The logo layer which functions separately from the graphics layers and may be run from any playlist The formation of both static and dynamic logos is supported During the playlist playback process the SL NEO Program Player module automates management not only of file playback but of equipment program switchers external graphics tie in devices and videotape recorders interacting with the SL NEO Device Server module The Program Player Sync option permits the synchronization of playlists for a pair of servers main and backup including scheduling of graphics broadcasting The SL NEO Program Player contains an in built HD SD UP DOWN CROSS converter with adaption to movement which facilitates up conversion down conversion and cross conversion as well as changes to frame speeds and aspect ratio changes it works with 16 sound channels with the capability of switching and cross mixing channels The cross conversion function allows the user to play files with various resolution parameters and frame speeds for example NTSC PAL 720p 10801 as part of a single p
81. erials with limited access rights to system resources management of recording channels via a common simple convenient user interface e Generation of reports on major events recording data management user activity The types number and settings for server program modules and their interaction determine the functionality of servers from a given series see diagram SL NEO 6000 Series Server Client Software Modules Multiscreen Clients AV TS Capture z Uncompressed Virtual AV Streams Stream Switcher SERVER INPUTS avs AV SDICVBS Audio Cnt Uncompressed AV Streams Multiscreen Clients Media Clients NLE Clients Routing Clients Metadata Exchange The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 43 hy SkyLark Specification of the series 6000 servers System Configuration depends on model Mainframe Dual Quad core Xeon i5 i7 Intel CPU PCIe platform 2 4 GB RAM SSD or Dual mirrored SATA boot drives 1 4 100 1000Base T Ethernet ports Internal Media Storage 1 16 Tb or port for ext Storage Windows family operating system Video Formats depends on model SD 6251 25 f s or 5251 29 97 f s HD 10801 25 or 29 97 f s 720p 50 or 59 94 f s Inputs depends on model SD SDI CVBS YUV Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI HD SD
82. ering the final settings The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 65 SY SkyLark Playout_ PAL Playout lockInput_i PAL Genlock Input Playout_i PAL Playout Capture_i PAL Capture Crash Cnt lo Crash Cat 0 Crash Cat 0 Crash Cnt 0 Audio Gain 10 0 Db Input Input Avdio Gain 10 0 Db es L Action Action Action Action Storage_i Storage Recorder_i PAL File Recorder ee ee nel_2 PAL Prog rar Channel ProgramcChannel_i PAL Program Channel Crash Cat o Crash Cnt P Crash Cat 0 Crash Cat p Backeround Backeround e Action Lozo On Loro On EC source NONE Manaze Users PEN Lozo clip Destination DB _ Action Action diten cP RouterBus_1 Router Bus Crash Cat 0 Action The Genlock Input window shows the activity of the service of the board responsible for external synchronization it does not require additional settings The Crash Cnt value reflects the number of times the service has been reset for any reason Normal value 0 Capture the SL NEO AV TS Capture window is a server module that captures audio video data from i
83. f SL NEO client software 1s recommended Server Software Protection Windows OS A program registration key is needed in order to work with the server program modules This key is connected to the hardware and software modules and reflects the required functionality of a server it is generated by its manufacturers during assembly and delivered along with the server In this same way unsanctioned copying of SL NEO server software onto other platforms is prevented Partial or full copying and distribution or de compilation of copyrighted SL NEO software made by SkyLark Technology Inc is prohibited by law This requirement affects both the SL NEO server and client software packages as a whole and its individual models and files The presence of a program registration key does not require the user to take any other actions during use However if an independent replacement of parts takes place boards processors controllers disks and so on repeat activation of SL NEO server program modules may be required If this situation occurs we recommend that you contact the technical support service of a company that services SkyLark equipment SL NEO servers operate under the Windows family of operating systems This manual assumes that you are familiar with Windows functions and standard procedures These procedures will not be described in this manual If you are unfamiliar with Windows please consult the Windows User Manual or one of the m
84. f automatic deletion Processes have been implemented for the addition import of media files classification search filtration lifetime settings and export materials such as graphics animation audio and video materials or graphic compositions made using Graphics Client XML clips or as the result of editing in NLE Client Media data management also includes services for the management of the list of import reserve copying processes and export media data tasks Working with materials in Media Client users can undertake operations involving audio and video sequences change the aspect ratio and resolution turn audio channels on off and change or normalize the level with the goal of implementing parameters for materials with unified standards before broadcast The technology for the management of media data which is used in SL NEO servers permits the generation of a collection of key frames with text descriptions for fast navigation within the material for each piece of material Media data management is implemented on the basis of a virtual file system which in combination with a user friendly graphic interface permits the user to quickly find the necessary material view it in a separate window as a proxy or with full resolution mark the necessary fragments save them export them edit the parameters and so on The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 16 nY SkyLark Broadcast Cli
85. f event sequence in accordance with a playlist with various start Start types Sequence Hard E types Time 125 Automatic verification of playlist for completeness indication of excess or T insufficient chronometrage when using the Hard Time start type 1 2 6 Playback of events according to the playlist with manual start Start type Manual According to GPI command or 1 2 7 Playback of events according to the playlist with managed external start XMLRPC protocol from external device Decoding of DTMF format commands as part of sound signals Playback of events Nee according to the playlist with managed start according to incoming DIMF commands Option Set up on request Calculation is conducted for those events whose Start Time Stop Time values can realistically be calculated 1 2 10 Cyclical playback of an individual event Except VTR 1 2 11 Cyclical playback of the entire playlist Except VTR Playback of material fragments Trimming of file materials is possible both in the ee 1 2 12 eos server database and in the playlist itself Extra time should be provided and changes should be entered at least five seconds before the new OUT value 1 2 14 Insertion of one or several new events between any two playlist lines Extra time should be provided and changes should be entered 1 2 15 Insertion of a file containing a playlist between any two playlist lines at least five seconds before the Repl t of ts with nt
86. fault maximum value is 8 Main Layer Step 3 Choose Recorder in the Available Components window This is a module including the SL NEO AV TS Capture service a module for the capture of one video channel from an input board and for coding it in a given compression format Using the gt gt move Recorder to the Installed Components window This operation must be done once as we are planning to set up only one recording channel this limitation is set by the Matrox board installed in the system Step 4 Choose program components In the Available Components window select Storage a server module which fulfills the function of a specialized database Using the gt gt move Storage to the Installed Components window Step 5 As an option select VTR for batch digitization during recording In the Available Components window select VTR a server module that controls VTR via RS 422 according to the BVW75 Sony 9pin remote protocol Using the gt gt move VTR to the Installed Components window ties Step 6 Let s add a program router to the Stop Server system In the Available Components in the Router Buses section choose for example Administrator Control Panel Leitch Using the gt gt move Leitch to the ELSE nun SSIES Installed Components window Mea After this stage the configuration of the basic Quit hardware and software components of the server is completed Then execute the Start Server command launch t
87. fers several options for client tech support e Telephone The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 53 MY SkyLark Tech support is accessible 24 hours a day for users on guaranteed technical service and for users with a service contract for post guarantee service with an authorized company In order to use the service you must be a registered user e E mail Technical support is accessible by email to all users of SkyLark Technology Inc s products on work days and during working hours Email support skylark tv e Website The SkyLark Technology Inc site offers information on the company its full range of products and detailed information on services for clients SkyLark Technology Inc s web address http www skylark tv Server Platform Configuration The server platform must be configured by qualified specialists who have studied this manual been trained to set up SL NEO servers and have the corresponding authorization Remember that unqualified activities may affect the server platform s operational capability and data preservation After connecting the power and loading the operating system the server module of the server software must be launched The corresponding SL NEO Media Server icon is located on the Windows desktop After the server software loader is launched an icon Ega will appear in the Windows task panel If the icon is red it
88. hannel 8 pairs embedded per video I O channel 16 20 or 24 bit PCM 48 kHz SD HD File Encoding Decoding DVCAM DVCPRO25 DVCPROSO DVCPROHD100 HDV IMX 30 40 50 XDCAM EX SP HQ XDCAM HD LP SP HQ XDCAM Hd422 DNxHD 36 145 220 AVCHD MPEG2 GOP File Containers AVI MOV MXF DV DIF VOB MPG BMP TGA PNG PSD Genlock Reference depends on model SD Bi level sync input HD Tri level sync input Timecode NTP Support NTP client over Ethernet LTC in option GPI I O Inputs 4 16 option Outputs 4 16 option Remote Serial Interface 4 8 RS 232 422 ports for switchers or VTR control option Control TCP IP or UDP over Ethernet RS 232 422 IEE1394 GPI option Protocols Sony 9 pin Switchers Harris Leitch Philips Network Electronics and other Dimensions depends on model 1 6RU Weight 10 35 kg Power Power Supply Dual hot swappable Voltage AC 115 to 120 V 200 to 240 V auto select The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 31 hy SkyLark Basic Models A list of basic server models for this series 1s presented in the table Inputs Outputs Standard Definition Audio Video or mixed SD AV and or TS Inputs Outputs SD HD Audio Video or mixed SD HD AV and or TS SL NEO 3111 SL NEO 3112 SL NEO 3113 SL NEO 3114 SL NEO 3115 SL NEO 3116 SL NEO 3121 SL NEO 3122 SL NEO 3123 SL NEO 3124 SL NEO 3125 SL NEO 3126 SL NEO 3131
89. he server without file copying and rendering Access to the server archives databases and proxy copies is used The result of the edit is saved in the server s database as a text XML description of the editing decision and it is immediately accessible for broadcast NLE Client is similar to the function selection of simple standard NLE editors including Adobe Premiere it permits the collection of complex multi track compositions on timeline add simple X V Mix Wipe transfers and tie in graphic layers texts on screen graphics backgrounds videos with free form transformations and translucent animation as well as changes to the broadcast speed and the implementation of Chroma Key and Voice Over functions If necessary the result of the editing may be rendered in a media file and saved on the network client s work station or transferred to the archive For rendering the computing capacity of the client PCs is used without placing a load on the server Media Client Media Client is a client module for digital assets management DAM MAM in the current SL NEO server archives Media Client displays the content of the archives of each server with which there is a network connection The following attributes of the material are displayed an icon with the beginning frame in accordance with the IN marker the name of the material the chronometry the TC value for the initial IN point text commentary source name creation date and time o
90. he SL NEO software server modules by right clicking on the small icon or on the SL NEO Media Server icon on the Windows desktop The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 57 MY SkyLark Administrator Control Panel Web Console Manage Tab After the server modules are started right click on Start Server Surpass the icon di to access the Administrator Control Administrator Control Panel Panel item Configure Server Hardware Messages Quit Administrator Control Panel is a web console for detailed setup of all the basic hardware and software components of the server that were selected earlier and for establishing connections between them The console is launched when SL NEO server software is in operation we recommend that you use the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browser to work with the console Administrator Control Panel settings can be entered either locally on the server itself or remotely via http server_IP 7901 In the first window that appears which will say Welcome to Skylark Control Panel select login administrator and enter the password if no password has been set the field is blank by default After the system is accessed the current system status is displayed in the window that opens Initially the field will be blank since no settings have been entered Let s continue with our example the configuration of the server based on
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93. ied from the License menu in the server s control panel Activation of Transfer Manager Software Step 1 The Machine Code must be sent to us The Machine Code must be found and copied from the File License Key menu in the Transfer Manager application or from the License menu in the Administrator Control Panel After all the necessary formalities are regulated we will send you a file containing a license key Step 2 Enter the file containing the key which you received from us The file received transmgr_license lic must be copied into the C Program Files SL NEO Media Platform run folder and the Transfer Manager must be restarted If the license was sent to you as a test it should be entered in the special window that is opened by clicking on Enter License from the File License Key menu in the Transfer Manager application The validity of the license may be verified from the File License Key menu in the Transfer Manager application Setting Up Access Rights Setting Up Access Rights to Databases Containing Media Materials Step 1 Create a list of users and designation of access rights to the database for each of them Settings can be entered from the Administrator Control Panel when server software is functioning Access to the control console occurs locally from the server or from any machine on the network at http ip addrss 7901 Access to the control console should be gained in the name of the administrator After
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95. ine of servers designated for the organization of round the clock SD HD broadcasting Series 2000 contains a wide spectrum of models with various quantities of output channels AV signal types and traffic flows SDI CVBS YCRCB TS over ASI IP Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio depending on the model The SL NEO 2000 series servers are designed to implement the following tasks e Automatic creation of on air programs from files generation of program inter program and ad blocks logo creation and overlay e Synchronous multi channel broadcast of clips with sending to display devices video monitors panels projection systems Functional characteristics of the series 2000 servers The following major functions are implemented in SL NEO 2000 series which may change depending on the server s specific hardware software configuration e Simultaneous and independent functioning of several broadcast channels media file import export operations e Execution of playlists as a sequence of full screen events for server broadcast channels e Broadcast as part of a single playlist of file media materials with various compression algorithms various file containers various resolution parameters and frame speeds for example NTSC PAL 720p 10801 and program online up down cross switching with a change to the fps parameter e External device management in accordance with the recording and playback events e Composing editing import
96. ing saved and for editing purposes Editing and trimming of clips directly within the recording and broadcasting process real time editing of playlist lines while they are being executed trimming of clips in a playlist lines directly within the on air event implementation process Export of media files to the SL NEO video server RAID in network work Stations to NLE and to the archives Secure archiving of content media data and metadata in the form of media and database files on a redundant array of inexpensive disks RAID Server backup schemes from N 1 to N N for broadcasting and recording channels with synchronization of playlists from all channels including graphic design and automatic backup copying of content to the backup server array The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 28 SY SkyLark A detailed list of the functions implemented in SL NEO series 3000 servers is presented in Appendix 1 The types number and settings for server program modules and their interaction determine the functionality of servers from a given series See diagram SL NEO 3000 Series Server Client Software Modules Multiscreen Multiscreen Clients Clients SERVER INPUTS SERVER OUTPUTS Broadcast Clients Uncompressed Ingest Clients AV Streams Uncompressed AV Streams REC Lists Files Files Routing Clients VTR Control Client
97. ing contains information on the video and audio codecs the file container and the destination path for the recording There can be several profiles in the system each of which is designated for specific tasks For example in our case one profile is directly for on air use and the second is for production Selection of the profile for recording is made in real time from the list of set profiles at client workstations directly from the rec list of the Air Manager application 5 Enter a name free form in the settings window of the first profile Set the name of the first profile as DB 6 Choose the type of store for the profile DB SL NEO Media Database In the Storage Address field indicate the IP address of the server on which the SL NEO Media Database service is activated if recording is being done on the network In this case the database service is activated on the server itself so the Storage Address field can be left empty or you can enter localhost If necessary you can indicate the folder in the server database Root Folder in which the recorded materials will be placed 7 The Hi Res Format tab allows the user to establish coding parameters for video and audio for the DB profile when recording 8 The Proxy Format tab allows the user to switch off the proxy generation mode for this profile during recording and to set the video and audio coding parameters 9 Then in our example one more profile must be set up for
98. ing system or are prepared on the editor from the SL Neo Client Software package There are functions for the insertion of individual lines or a rec list file during the recording schedule being implemented as well as for setting the time at which the materials will be deleted In the recording process a constant verification of the presence of the materials listed in the rec lists in the server archive is conducted If two files have the same name there is an option to select skip overwrite change name Each window of the rec list being implemented contains an indicator of the level of the audio signal and the regulator which permits operators to change the level of sound during the recording process in real time which may be extremely beneficial when working with Embedded in SDI Multiscreen Client Multi screen display of signals connected to the inputs of all SL NEO servers and segnals being generated by SL NEO server broadcasts trough the network connection This permits the facilitation of visual control of all input and output signals in multi screen mode with the possibility of full screen viewing of one selected channel online with sound The signals can be monitored from any workstation on the local or a remote network as well as from the server itself The SL NEO media server facilitates constant coding and _ low bitrate transmission to the network of signals entering and leaving the server inputs and output The Miultiscreen client ap
99. io Days to store g0 v WMI MIMI IVI IV iE Range 3 Start time 9 zY 0 J 0 lt Duration 23 j 59 v s59 MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk 4 io io Days to store gp z Ton onviv Range 4 Start time Q 19 19 Duration 23 59 59 MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk 93 19 1 Days to store infinite Range 5 Start time o 19 1 Duration 23 59 59 MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk 9 1 o Days to store infinite In the Time ranges box select the number of concurrent rules intervals based on which recording will be performed In this example this value is set to 3 Parameters Range 1 Range 2 and Range 3 become available for editing Enter the appropriate start times and Duration values for every recording interval and then select the appropriate days of the week when recording is to be performed Set the Chunk value to 4 hours aIn the Days to store box enter 60 days as the storage duration for recorded materials After you re done editing click Apply Changes at the top of the control panel to save your changes The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 96 The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 97 Appendix 1 Basic Functions of the SL NEO 3000 Series Media Servers SL NEO 3000 series media servers are universal as they contain a full selection of functions recording playback Time Shift graphic design and MAM and are designed f
100. l use to access the server database if necessary The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc SY SkyLark If synchronization is needed not for the entire database as a whole but by an individual folder the source folder must be chosen using the button placed near the SubFolder field The remaining parameters in the window may remain unchanged Now lets go to the Destination tab Information on the destination archive s parameters is entered here In our case this is the backup server igj transfermgr e es Transfer Mode Copy and Rotate 1 Source Destination Playlists Transfer to At least one destination v On Exists Default x Storage SubFolder le 7 al transfermgr ES x General li Video li Audio Proxy Still Graphics iF Animated G 4 D Name Reserve Server Type SL Media Storage z Address 192 168 1 12 Service 1 i User Password SubFolder n m AV Container Default hd Max Transfer Rate 3x os Max Wait List Unlimited gt Wait List Free Space Threshold 10 GB Ca Ceres 1 a In the window that opens click on the Add button in the lower section A window opens in which information on the destination archive will be entered In that window the Name Type Address Service User Password and Subfolder parameters are set up analogously to
101. laylist SL NEO Time Shift SL NEO Time Shift is a single channel module which will effect a time shift from three minutes to several days in length SL NEO Media Database Media SL NEO Media Database is a server module which fulfills the function of a Database specialized database It permits the archiving of attributes metadata for audio video graphic materials the provision of a selection of services for content management to users attribute search key frames lifetime setting and so on and the automation of the import of materials into the server archive and export from that archive SL NEO Device Server SL NEO Device Server is a device management module which manages equipment program commutators external graphics tie in devices videotape The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark recorders through the device interfaces in the process of rec playlist implementation SL NEO RSS Server The SL NEO RSS Server is an RSS server module It reads text files in txt form from an indicated folder and exports them in the form of an RSS resource which may be used for the visual representation of SMS chats and voting results SL NEO GPI Server SL NEO GPI Server is a device management model which manages external devices through GPI interfaces and also allows the management of the server itself using GPI and Hot Keys The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2
102. le for search viewing and editing 1 second after the beginning of the recording A real time search for materials according to basic attributes date broadcast time channel playlist event text commentary has been implemented Frame by frame precision in viewing and navigation is provided for SL NEO 6000 series servers can export selected materials or fragments of materials in the form of separate files and can also export to DVD Functional characteristics of the series 6000 servers e Automatic recording according to an established schedule o On air TV programs from land line analog and DVB T broadcasting o Various types of SD HD signals SDI YCRCB CVBS SDI Embedded AES Analog Audio o SPTS MPTS streams in ASI IP MPEG 2 H 264 o Streams from web cameras and internet broadcast channels o Audio signals for radio broadcasts e Recording with various resolution parameters Full Res Proxy e Ability to burn the actual date and time of the recording on the image while recording e Management of media data in server archives with search functions e Collective real time editing of selected fragments from proxy copies export of files to DVDs or external drives with the support of the majority of popular encoder decoders e Miultiscreen monitoring of signals being recorded The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 42 SY SkyLark e Combined collective user operations when viewing mat
103. les Press the power button on the front side of the server The power indicator near the on off switch lights up when the system is working After the power is connected loading the operating system begins If an external array SAN which is connected with FC or SCSI is operating jointly with the server the array should be powered up first and then the server should be powered up 20 30 seconds later The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc hy SkyLark Server Software Start p B E After connecting the power and loading the operating system the server module of the server software must be launched The corresponding SL NEO Media Server icon is located on the Windows desktop After starting the server software loader an icon SL NEO Skylark NeoVid has been STOPPED will appear in the Windows task panel If the iowa icon is red it means that the software loader is working but all of the server software modules have stopped aa its Right click on the icon Ega to call up a menu Use it to launch or shut down the server program modules Main menu commands Start Server Stop Server Administrator Control Panel Start Server start the SL NEO server software modules which have previously been Messages set up and configured Configure Server Hardware Quit Stop Server shut down the SL NEO server software modules To launch the softw
104. m turns on the constant automatic synchronization mode for playlists only so called virtual synchronization in which the playlist windows are synchronized but the output plates and corresponding server players are still The red indicator changes to yellow and the inscription LK appears This mode is possible in an N 1EM scheme partial doubling of the servers and playback channels The transfer of the chosen playback channel to active synchronization mode can be made using the Lock Master Playlist command in the backup system Air Manag For the quick one time synchronization of all groups of playlists on the main and backup server lists of full screen playback for all channels The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 82 WY SkyLark playlists for playback of graphics the File Sync to All Masters menu item should be used in Air Manager When managing the playback of graphic events from the main playlist from the list of secondary events there is no need to synchronize the graphics playlists on the backup server it is sufficient to turn on synchronization of the main playlist only How to set up media content synchronization for the main and backup SL NEO servers The synchronization of backup server content with main server content takes place in a constant unidirectional synchronization mode the main server is working at normal rate the backup server constantly synchronizes the
105. means that the software loader is working but all of the server software modules have stopped Start Server Right click on that icon Egi to call up a menu Use it to launch shut down or configure the server program modules Main menu Administrator Control Panel commands Stop Server Configure Server Hardware Start Server launch the SL NEO server ee software modules Stop Server shut down the Quit SL NEO server software modules Configure Server Hardware launch the configuration console for the basic hardware and software components of the server The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 54 SY SkyLark Hardware Components I O boards and interfaces VTR and matrix router control interfaces GPI interfaces Program Components SL NEO AV TS Capture is a capture server module SL NEO File Recorder is the recording server module SL NEO AV TS Player is the playback server module and so on The Configure Server Hardware configuration console is launched when the server software is shut down s Administrator Control Panel launch of the web console that configures the server s program components that were selected in the Configure Server Hardware menu Launches when the server software is operating and allows the detailed setup of selected server software components Messages view messages created by the software server modules Quit end the operatio
106. move the lead seal from the block contact the company which will provide technical service and agree on all the necessary formalities so that in the future you will not be refused services covered under warranty What do I need for setup ME The SL NEO server standard equipment is e An SL NEO server system block with I O boards interfaces and pre installed and completely set up SL NEO software including an operating system W The client provides e An SVGA monitor a keyboard and a mouse or a KVM switcher with monitor e Power cables signal cables control cables signal and power sources signal acceptors Unpacking and Examination When you receive your SL NEO server you must carefully inspect the packing boxes for physical damage to them or their contents Contact your dealer and shipper immediately if you suspect that damage occurred during transport Check the contents of the boxes to make sure that all the parts are there If any of the parts are absent contact your dealer immediately After unpacking all the The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 48 WY SkyLark equipment please save all the packaging material in case the system needs to be returned or repaired Setting Up the System Block To install on the stand from 1 to 6 RU of vertical stand space may be needed depends on the server model and configuration If possible provide 1 RU of free space over and u
107. must be set up on the main server After gaining access to the main server control console choose Manage from the left hand menu then choose the Program Outputs tab In the Program Output 1 window select the Main Backup Sync tab In the Syne Method field choose Manual One Time Only the mode for manual one time synchronization In the Sync Source Address field enter the IP address of the backup server in the Syne Source Program field choose 1 the first playback channel with all graphics layers You must then conduct similar procedures for all playback channels on the main server changing the Sync Source Program parameters In the upper section of the control console click on Apply Changes The playback channel will be reloaded and playback on the main server will be suspended The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 81 hy SkyLark Managing synchronization modes in Air Manager After setting up the server part the synchronization must be turned on from the client side In order to activate the synchronization of the playlists of the main and backup server packages use the menu that opens when you right click on each Broadcast window lower left hand side of the Broadcast window Commands and synchronization modes in the Broadcast window Grey square inscription N A synchronization function to the neighboring server is not set up synchronization is impossible Red
108. mutators Carried out from the client PC using the server s client software protocols Thomson protocols etc 2 3 4 3 Content management Basic Functions R Use of a DBMS integrated with the server software for archiving metadata describing the materials Types of objects archived in the server database A V 24 32 bit clips 24 32 bit static graphics Live a clip containing a link to the URL of the broadcast source Clock a combined clip designated for displaying a TV clock a combined 31 1 clip designated for displaying temperature atmospheric pressure and humidity _ Previous Layer a live clip allowing the recapture of a video layer for playback from the real time memory Local PAL a live clip containing a link to the address of a local media data source server RAM an XML description of installation solutions Text a clip containing text for titles and linking to a formatting template One database service may simultaneously serve several capture and playback services 312 Content management takes place locally from the server console and or from the E client network PC or from several PCs with the use of the server client software Information on the material is displayed using the following selection of attributes an icon showing the initial frame the name Title the chronometry the TC value for the initial IN point text commentary creation date and time of automatic deletion of
109. n the Source field in the playlist row Click on Apply Changes to save the settings and then repeat all steps for the second program channel in the Program Outputs tab VIR Cw http localhost 7901 Status Configuration has been modified Discard Changes Apply Changes Manage License ore l _ EE COM sie a e Mattie Olena Me Ccetlet e lcs tim VERS GATE Files iii WTR w Name VTR_1 Change Service Enabled VTR parameters Video mode PAL x VTR port COM2 Netwok port The VTR tab allows the user to set up the SL NEO Device Server a device management module which directly manages VTR devices through the corresponding interfaces in the process of recording from tape The service must be activated in the VTR Parameters field select the video standard in the VTR Port field select the control port on the server to which the VTR is physically connected Click on Apply Changes to save the settings Go on to the Recorders tab Recorder The Recorder tab allows the user to set up the recording service hook up the VTR for batched recordings from tape or set up one or several recording profiles The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 63 SY SkyLark Let s look at a situation in which we need to successively record material to the server database to the local array assigned to on air playback and to the network array located in the production zone and conne
110. n this case a folder containing Disk path Z Media_Files a files is entered in the Source tab In the Name field any name for the SubFolder aug source may be entered Edit metadata dirs Source Parameters In the Type field choose the type of en Auto 3 archive File Folder perce ee Auto x In the Disk Path field enter the route to the filesT source folder The remaining parameters in the window may remain unchanged o Cancel Now let s go to the Destination tab Information on the end archive s parameters is entered here In our case this is the SL NEO server database In the window that opens click on the Add button in the lower section A window opens in which information on the end archive will be entered In the Type field choose the type of archive the SL Media Storage server database default or the File Folder In the Address field enter the serverTs IP address if SL Media Storage was selected In the Service field choose the index number of the database service default 1 User Password the username and password that Transfer Manager will use to talk to the server database if necessary AV Container selection of a container for the media files SL NEO is set as a default for the server database The Video Audio Proxy tabs indicate parameters for the recoding of materials upon import and the proxy parameters Now let s go t
111. nal capture from web cameras and internet channels The procedure for setting up stream captures of internet broadcasts and from web cameras is conducted in the following manner STEP 1 Stop the server components using the Stop Server command from the task panel If the server software shuts down the SL NEO icon will change its color to red EN ir i 1802 Right click on the SL NEO icon in the task panel and choose Configure Server Hardware from the menu that opens In the settings window add the Ethernet Adaptor element that will receive the stream in the right field from the Available Components field If stream recording is proposed add the Recorder element according to the number of recording channels and the Storage element if it is assumed that the built in server DBMS is going to manage the content The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc hy SkyLark EJ neovid Cajita Available components Installed components LAN Interfaces Video IO Boards Ethernet Adaptor Ethernet Adaptor LAN Interfaces FireWire Interfaces Software Components IEE1394 Port Storage Up Standard Computer Monitors Recorder Computer Screen GPI IO Boards Software Components F Device Server Program Channel BVW75 Compatible Devices ARE Recorder CCW Router buses Time Shift Storage
112. nd administrator passwords for server management console login To log into the server management console a password may also be set Setup is carried out from the Administrator Control Panel an administrator login must be used to access the console Two types of users are provided for purposes of server management via the console Normal User and Administrator The Normal User does not have the right to adjust settings s he has access to the rights to look at the settings and log files the flow switching functions and other operations in the Status menu as well as the file loading function in the Files section of the menu Any activities are accessible to the administrator Password setup for each type of user is done in the Users section of the menu The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 75 WY SkyLark Protecting the Server from Harmful Programs Why can t I install antivirus software on the server platform SL NEO servers are used to perform narrowly specialized online tasks uninterrupted playback recording graphics creation therefore any minimal delay in the operation of the server program modules will lead to undesirable artifacts slowing during playback and dropped frames in a recording It is for this reason that it is impossible to set up antivirus software on the media server Periodically during operations the activity of antivirus software leads to a noticeable dec
113. nder the server s system block Air blows from the server s fans in a horizontal direction To facilitate the optimal air flow for cooling do not place anything directly in front of the front part of the server and do not block the rear fans Install the SL NEO server system block on the stand for equipment assuring the appropriate temperature mode and ventilation When preparing the cables provide for the necessary length so that the system block can be moved from the stand without disconnecting the cables Connecting Signals This section contains recommendations for connecting video audio signals control interfaces and power to the SL NEO server system block Impo rtant The SL NEO server and processor line contains about 500 different configurations in which IO boards from various manufacturers and with various characteristics are used The location number and types of connectors are different for each type of board and for each server model respectively The SL NEO server s equipment set includes an accompanying scheme on which the locations of the sockets and control interfaces are noted the types of signals are indicated and a pin definition for your SL NEO server s multi contact sockets is given Connecting Synchronization Signals REF Hook up the analog signal of the black field from a tested high quality synchronizing generator source for the configuration of SD or the Tri Level Sync for HD configuration
114. network at http ip address 7901 Entry to the management console must be effected in the name of the administrator After gaining access to the control console choose Manage from the left hand console menu Then choose the RSS Feeds tab in the Feed Parameters window choose Service Enabled Then select Type Rotation default enter the network feed name RssFeed_1 rss is the default in the field In the Folder field enter a folder containing txt files that are the sources of text data The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 93 neovid status Configuration has been modified Discard Changes Apply Changes Mana a Sits Care COM sftreiatcm Mattie MOlenlicw Mm t etles 2 m jis RSS Feeds sers V Service Enabled Name RssFeed_1 Change Feed parameters Type Rotation 7 Name RssFeed_1 rss Folder y RSS1 Charset UNICODE UTF 8 Z The RSS server operation modes are indicated in the Type field of the Feed Parameters window 1 The Rotation mode The Feeder reads all txt files from a folder y RSS1 for example without deleting them If new files appear in the folder they are added to the cycle 2 The Scrolling mode The Feeder reads all txt files from a folder y RSS1 for example automatically deleting them after a single read After editing the parameters click on Apply Changes in the upper section of the control console window Elements Name
115. nformation on current rec list status Sel the total duration of the selected events lines Tot the total duration of the rec list Done the current value of the time passed since the beginning of the execution of the first line displayed dynamically during the list execution process Left the current value of the time left until the end of the execution of the last line of the rec list displayed ns dynamically during the list execution process 2 2 15 External device management Automatic control of VTRs in the process of executing rec lists for every recording channel packet digitization from tape Management via an RS 422 interface with the use of a Sony 9 Pin Remote Protocol and DVCAM via IEEE1394 Option 2 3 1 Commutation of control ports from several VTRs to one port which is managed by 2 3 2 one server recording channel Carried out from the client PC using the server s client software Set up on request The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 102 Depends on I O board model and its ability to capture VBI information Capture of VITC time code lines 12 to 18 to facilitate frame by frame precision when digitizing from tape Option Management via Commutation of sources management of external commutator or synchronized Ethernet RS 232 422 management of several commutators for example a pair of audio and video Harris Leitch protocols network com
116. ng in loggers Internal schedules allows for setting up to 5 recording rules intervals based on day of the week hours and minutes For example Monday to Friday from 8 00 am until 3 00 p m and from 7 00 p m until 12 00 a m Saturday and Sunday 24 hours a day and so on Internal recording schedules on SL NEO servers are set up from the control panel Administrator Control Panel when the server software is running The control panel can be accessed locally from the server or from any network PC at the address http ip address 7901 The control panel should be accessed under an administrator account After opening the control panel select Manage in the left hand menu and then select the Recorders tab An individual recording schedule should be set up for every recording channel on the SL NEO server To set up the schedule for recording channel 1 go to the Recorder 1 window and select the Time table captures tab As a first example let s schedule 24 hour recording Service Enabled Name Recorder_1 Change SEE Time table captures Time ranges 4 _ Burnin Date and Time Range 1 Start time 0 j 0 0 m Duration DFT i 59 l 59 y MonTueWenThuFri SatSun Chunk a gt I 0 io Days to store infinite 7 T TR TTRI Range 2 Start time I o Duration 23 1 59 1 50 MonTueWentThuFri SatSun Chunk J 1 Days to store infinite Range 3 Start time f 19 Dur
117. no creation stage Option to view edit and play back material after recording begins without waiting for Non real time value changes possible 2 1 11 recording to end Time value from the start of the recording material until the possible start of editing or its playback is 30 seconds 2 1 12 Creation of proxy copies when recording 21 13 Synchronous start of N server recording channels or recording channels of multiple An error of 1 3 frames is servers on the network possible The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 101 Support of widespread industrial compression and file container standards including 2 1 14 MXF OP1A MOV and DV DIFF during recording Avid Unity Interplay direct recording to the database R Recording management takes place locally from the server console and or from the client network PC or from several PCs with the use of the server client software ecording management 2 2 1 In built editor for rec lists and layouts option to save lists in the form of XML structured files Automatic recording of file materials in accordance with the rec list th types Sequence Hard Manual recording of materials in accordance with the rec list from the start of the S M recording tart type Manua Recording of materials in accordance with the rec list with a controlled recording According to GPI command from start external device Round the clo
118. nput SL NEO AV TS Player playback server Source type LIVE modules which directly interact with the Source name ProgramChannel_1 Output board and are responsible for the creation of a v signals Ok Cancel Ok Caneel Switching is also needed for the Playout_1 and Playout_2 modules a stream from the automation services must be sent to the input of each of them Program Channel_1 and Program Channel_2 If the switching has been successful in the Playout_1 and Playout_2 windows output signals will be displayed and the image of the icons in the Playout_1 Program Channel_1 and Playout_2 Program Channel_2 window pairs will be identical If necessary the Audio Gain value can be changed for adjustment regulation of the output signal level for each channel Storage this window displays the activity of the service from the SL NEO Media Database a server module which fulfills the function of a specialized database Additional settings are not necessary VTR_1 the window displays the activity of the SL NEO Device Server service the module that controls the devices set up for management by VTRI Additional settings are not necessary Router Bus_1 the window displays the activity of the SL NEO Device Server service the module that controls the devices set up for management of the matrix router Additional settings are not necessary The License tab shows the number of the current software version and the
119. nput boards The icon will show the real signal coming through the input board If necessary the Audio Gain value can be changed for adjustment regulation of the input signal level Recorder_1 is a window in the SL NEO File Choose input Recorder the server module for recording to Source type LIVE file File Recorder interacts directly with the SL Source name Capture_1 NEO AV TS Capture module In order for the File Recorder to begin to accept the stream Ok Cancel from the AV TS Capture module you must make a switch in the Recorder_1 window choose Input in the window that opens select Source Type LIVE Source Name Capture_1 If switching has been successful the icon in the Recorder_1 field will show an input signal and the image in the icons in the Capture and Recorder_1 windows will be identical The following settings are also present in the Recorder_1 window The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 66 License Tab Users Tab MY SkyLark TC Source sets the TC source by default Selection options NONE VITC vertical TC in the input video signal VTR TC counting from the VTR control port TIME the server s system timer Destination sets the recording profile by default In our example we set up two recording profiles accordingly there will be a choice available between DB and FILE Playout_1 and Playout_2 are windows for the Choose i
120. ns of the SL NEO server software shutting down all components The launch shutdown menu and the menu for configuring server program modules may also be called up by double clicking on the SL NEO Media Server icon when the software launcher is in operation Configure Server Hardware Menu Available components Installed components Matrox XMIO 2 20 a Matrox DSXSD Matrox DSX _ Matrox XMIO 2 04 Software Components Matrox DSXSD Program Channel Matrox DSXLE Program Channel Matrox DSXLE2 Recorder LAN Interfaces Storage I Ethernet Adaptor GPI IO Boards d FireWire Interfaces Device Server IEE1394 Port s BVW75 Compatible Devices Standard Computer Monitors VTR Computer Screen A Router buses z Properties Supported Video Modes Video Mode Resolution Frame Rate Field Polarity V PAL 720x576 25 00 TFF V NTSC 720x480 29 97 BFF 720p50 1280x720 50 00 PROGR 720p60M 1280x720 59 94 PROGR 720p60 280x72 60 00 PROGR 1080p24M 1920x1080 23 98 PROGR 1080p24 920x1080 24 00 PROGR 1080p2 1920x1080 25 00 PROGR 1080 50 1920x1080 25 00 TFF a Configure Server Hardware the configuration console for the basic hardware and software components of the server The console is launched when the SL NEO server software is stopped right click on the icon in the Windows task panel
121. nt commands for secondary graphics events during execution of events on the main full screen playlist 1 1 13 Playback as part of the playlist of file materials which are still in the recording and or n import processes 11 14 Time value from the start of the recording import of material until the possible start of A its playback is 1 second 1 15 The minimum duration of an event that can be played in a playlist is 1 frame a Synchronous start of N server playback channels or playback channels of multiple An error of 1 3 frames is servers on the network possible Option to reserve archives and playback channels according to N N N 1 N M 1 1 17 l POG age option schemes and according to main known playlist rules Playback Broadcast Management 121 Playback management takes place locally from the server console and or from the client network PC or from several PCs with the use of the server client software 122 In built editor for playlists and layouts option to save lists in the form of XML a structured files Saving playlist files from active playback windows and project files playlists from all open playback windows loading of playlist files and project files into active playback windows 1 1 12 h s o_oh s o_o oh oh oh oO During playlist execution it is possible to load a new playlist in l N oo the insert line after event being executed mode 124 Automatic playback o
122. o the PlayLists tab Transfer Manager is capable of analyzing playlists being implemented and putting the files that are first in line for broadcast first in line for file transfer Clicking on Add allows you to enter the IP address and index number of the broadcast service for which the files will be copied Several services may be indicated here After entering all the necessary information and closing the set up windows the newly created rule appears in the list Clicking on Start Rule launches the rule File transfer will begin in 40 seconds Statuses for the processes displayed in the Transfer State Transfer Jobs and Delete Jobs tabs It should be noted that Transfer Manager permits simultaneous operations on several rules it scans the folders as it imports them Media file import may also be done manually from the Air Manager application on the red Import button in the Media Browser window The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 86 SY SkyLark How do I set up logo management A minimum of two options for logo management exist in SL NEO servers Let s look at the first option loading files containing the logo onto the server via the web control console The file loading procedure takes place via the Administrator Control Panel when the server software is in operation Entry into the management console occurs locally from the server or from any machine in the network at http ip ad
123. of text data Creation of graphic compositions reflecting text from an RSS resource To display an RSS text an element layer of graphics composition called Text Feed is used In addition to the usual parameters setting the properties of any text layer font size color and so on the Text Feed element has parameters which set the RSS data source The Text Feed element is chosen in the capacity of a source of a layer in the graphics editor of the Air Manager application The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc SY SkyLark 1 Bei6upaem THN HOBOTO 2 Nepxogum B saknagky Elements TeKCTOBOrO CoA RSS ANA penakTMpoBaHuA cnoes General Elements Name Element Ml Text Feed 0 Text Feed u us n ana a a a a a a a aa uua ee Position x BY 456 W 25H 8 S Showtide Sh 00000002 Ain iHd 0000 00 00 Ou Enabled icon eel eed a ed ce tae MM A E E mM E a oe New only Wat next Spacing 0 s 5 ial E B E E V Enabled kon Sean 0 4 Ef ss Si Urt itp eww lenta_naVr EX impor rss EETHEN E Enabled icon ne s i BeESBEEEE E ae amp E E E a Tet Feed it P End 00 00 16 10 Pm Family Anal Black E 3 BBogum agpec Internet RSS pecypca 5 Nepegeuran ABWKOK n oTme4aem Enabled O 4 YcTaHaBnvBaem THN MpOKpyTKM TeKcTa Beryujan CTpoka Crawl The Text Fe
124. omponents menu will lead to a change in the configuration code and the current license will also stop working If for some reason your license has stopped working carry out the server software activation procedure Step 1 The Machine Code and the Config Code must be sent to us The codes must be found and copied from the License menu in the Administrator Control Panel if the server software is functioning Management console login takes place locally from the server or from any computer in the network at http ip address 7901 The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc MY SkyLark Email for code send info skylark tv After all the necessary formalities are regulated we will send you a file containing a license key Step 2 Enter the file containing the key which you received from us The file received license lic must be copied into the C Program Files SL NEO Media Platform run folder If copying is being done while the server software is operating there is no need to restart the software If the license is valid after five to ten seconds the inscription SL NEO Media Platform on the output image or on the file being recorded will disappear automatically If the license was sent to you as a test it should be entered in the special window that is opened by clicking on Enter License from the License menu in the Administrator Control Panel License validity may always be verif
125. on of instruments for the fast creation of graphics with 2D effects and titles including drums scrolling titles teletype TV clocks and display of data from RSS sources For all types of captions marking of the original texts may be marked with tags that permit an automatic change in the color of the text and the background as well as the insertion of an The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc nY SkyLark image It contains 2D animation management functions for key points for each object Ingest Client Ingest Client manages the recording channels for one or more servers according to schedules rec lists The user interface contains a certain number of windows which execute rec lists by number of recording channels In the recording management window for each event a source is set which may be an external line or a videotape recorder When recording from tape digitization packet is implemented In accordance with the event order indicated in the rec list being executed the SL NEO Recorder records materials on the server array and registers them in the database The recording can take place simultaneously in several profiles for example Full Resolution Proxy A fragmented recording mode is possible in which access to material for viewing editing and broadcasting is provided 30 seconds after the beginning of the recording Recording lists are either loaded from the media plann
126. or multi channel recording and automated creation of one or several on air programs The other series of SL NEO servers have a limited selection of function in comparison with the SL NEO 3000 therefore this table presents a description specifically of the functions of the series 3000 media servers Description of Function Playback Broadcast Simultaneous and independent functioning of several broadcast channels and E several recording channels with various types of signals and interfaces True for specific server models CVBS YUV SDI TS over ASI IP Analog AES Embedded Audio Depends on I O boards and interfaces used number of channels depends on the Creation of AV signals CVBS YUV SDI Analog AES Embedded Audio or coding productivity of the server platform multiplexing and creation of transport streams MPTS SPTS over ASI IP and the software settings Use of a separate playlist containing a list of sequences of full screen events for each playback channel For each playback channel the maximum number of graphics Use of a separate playlist containing a list of sequences of secondary events playback lists is eight the graphics events connected with the main playlist number of layers is unlimited The network bandwidth and Playback of file materials in the playlist from a local server database and from productivity of the corresponding databases from servers on the network from local and network folders disk systems in th
127. ound not to make changes Do Nothing to change the sound level Change Level By or to normalize the sound level Normalize Peak 3 3 4 Option to replace or rename material or cancel an operation Skip under Render vain necator or VETE ANOOI clip attribute Title The Export function copies media data in a tagged part of a clip to separate media The function is used if there is an files to local and network disks and removable storage There is an option to re code exchange of media files with them external production systems The Delete At procedure sets the date and time at which the clip will be automatically 3 3 6 and permanently deleted from the server database The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 104
128. outing Clients The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 24 hy SkyLark Specification of the series 2000 servers System Configuration depends on model Mainframe Dual Quad core Xeon i5 i7 Intel CPU PCIe platform 2 4 GB RAM SSD or Dual mirrored SATA boot drives 1 4 100 1000Base T Ethernet ports Internal Media Storage 1 16 Tb or port for ext Storage Windows family operating system Video Formats depends on model SD 6251 25 f s or 5251 29 97 f s HD 10801 25 or 29 97 f s 720p 50 or 59 94 f s Outputs depends on model SD SDI CVBS YUV Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI SXGA UXGA UWXGA output only HD SD HD SDI AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI SXGA UXGA UWXGA output only Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 Audio 4 AES EBU pairs per video I O channel 8 pairs embedded per video I O channel 16 20 or 24 bit PCM 48 kHz SD HD File Decoding DVCAM DVCPRO25 DVCPROS0 DVCPROHD 100 HDV IMX 30 40 50 XDCAM EX SP HQ XDCAM HD LP SP HQ XDCAM Hd422 DNxHD 36 145 220 AVCHD MPEG2 GOP File Containers AVI MOV MXF DV DIF VOB MPG BMP TGA PNG PSD Genlock Reference depends on model SD Bi level sync input HD Tri level sync input Timecode NTP Support NTP client over Ethernet LTC in option GPI I O
129. pair of broadcasting servers the main server and the reserve The ability to set synchronization rules has been implemented e Automation of import export operations transfer of media and metadata in files between file servers archives production systems and SL NEO server archives with the option to set transfer rules proxy generation rules and media data modification parameters including e automated import of file media materials and text metadata on SL NEO server arrays from the production systems with analysis of playlists being implemented first and foremost the material in line for broadcast is copied e transcoding files when they are copied transferred change of encoder decoder file container HD SD UP DOWN CROSS conversion with adaptation to motion changing frame speed changing aspect ratio normalization and sound level adjustment e Automatic proxy copy creation The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 18 WY SkyLark The SL NEO Media Servers Series Servers for Recording to Files The SL NEO 1000 Series A universal solution for automated multi channel recording to files in SD HD formats This series of servers is designated for use in production archive and broadcast complexes Series 1000 servers contain a wide spectrum of models with various quantities of input channels AV signal types and traffic flows SDI CVBS YCRCB TS AN over ASI IP Analog AES S
130. ple video fragment detection are supported for the automatic insertion of regional commercial blocks SL NEO 4000 series servers can be controlled locally or remotely via LAN WAN from PC based work stations Functional characteristics of the series 4000 servers The following major functions are implemented in SL NEO 4000 series which may change depending on the server s specific hardware software configuration e Simultaneous and independent recording and broadcast channel functioning media file import export operations e Execution of playlists as a sequence of full screen events for server broadcast channels tie in of logo output with events on the main playback list separately for each channel e Broadcast as part of a single playlist of file media materials with various compression algorithms various file containers various resolution parameters and frame speeds for example NTSC PAL 720p 10801 and program online up down cross switching with a change to the fps parameter e Automated insertion of ad program blocks GPI actuation and decoding of commands contained in the audio signal DTMF GPI in VBI commands and video sample detection e Time Shift is the recording and subsequent broadcasting after a given amount of time with automatic tie in to the program of inter program and ad blocks being generated and the tie in of graphics and logos e Composing editing import and export of play and record list
131. plication sends queries to servers acceptsstreams from the SL NEO Recorder and displays them on the monitor of a client PC in the form of small preview windows that change their image once per second During broadcasts the SL NEO Player module also generates a low flow transmission in the signal network for each broadcast channel Multiscreen works in the same way with broadcast channels as it does with recording channels and forms the corresponding preview windows If the user wishes any of the preview windows may be expanded to fill the entire screen and switched to online viewing mode This technology was developed for user viewing of all input and output channels directly on their work PCs and permits them in many cases to do without cumbersome racks with many monitors plasma panels and multi screen processors To prevent The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 15 WY SkyLark overloading the network proxy profiles are chosen for viewing which have a bandwidth of no more than 1 Mbit s NLE Client When producing real time materials and spots for television news broadcasts the SL NEO servers options allowing non linear editing to be done at network work stations with the use of low resolution proxy copies without the need to copy media files to the editing stations and back to the server is very important The editing solution created can be put on the air instantaneously from t
132. rease in productivity the deep integration of this software with the OS does not provide any method of affecting its operations Solution administrative measures for facilitation of basic network protection 1 Set up the server in a place that is inaccessible to ordinary users for example in a server room completely block user contact with the server s system block to prevent loading of files from external drives or devices launch of any kind of software and any other unsanctioned activities 2 Block internet access for all SL NEO servers on the network Block use of web browsers and email programs from the server console 3 Do not open general network access to files and folders on the server We recommend working with the server s in built DBMS Microsoft SMB Protocol for network access to media files is not used and the service using the NetBios protocol may be turned off 4 Designate a static IP for the server and turn off controller management of the domain It is best simply not to hook the server up to the domain 5 Turn off the automatic launch from external drives function 6 Turn off the function that permits remote control of the server from workstations 8 Set exceptions in the Windows firewall for SL NEO server software elements 9 Do not install or use any kind of additional software on the server except that which was provided with the SL NEO server There is no limitation on setting up antivirus
133. rk Status Configuration has been modified Discard Changes Apply Changes ian Program Outputs Quit 7 Service Enabled Name Program_1 Change 1 Storage s added Ed Man Backup Sync Sync method Online Continious 5 Sync source address 192 168 1 11 Sync source program 4 m Control Routers when Offline Offline input pin None In the Syne Method field choose Online Continuous the mode of constant uninterrupted synchronization B none Syne source address ppoyzuM IP agpec ncroynnka CHHXpOHu3allMu OCHOBHOrO cepBepa B none Sync source program BbiOupaem TepBsIii KaHall BOCIIPOHW3BeeHHA CO BCEMH cIOAMU TrpaduKn In the Syne Source Access field enter the IP address of the synchronization source the main server in the Sync Source Program field choose 1 the first playback channel with all graphics layers It is then necessary to conduct similar procedures for all remaining playback channels changing the Syne Source Program parameter in the corresponding fields In the upper section of the control console window click on Apply Changes The playback channel will be reloaded and playback on the backup server will be suspended Setting up a one time synchronization from the main server to the backup After working order is restored to the main server a need for reverse synchronization may arise that is it may be necessary to synchronize the playlist of the main server from the backup server once This mode
134. s kJ transfermgr te eE File Help Transfer Rules State Src Storag Src Folder Src Op DstOp DstStora Dst Folder MaxRate Play Lists namie STARTED medb Copy end Rotate Any medb 3x r Stopnie Transfer State Transfer jobs Delete jobs Status i Source SrcStamp Destmate DstStamo Date Time Completed Timetoolay Description w WEA TIEA WOM of fons DHT OTid medb 532040517 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 844260139 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 959159280 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 649009587 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 918187914 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 982588872 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 440224151 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 375771083 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 609271604 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 787409515 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 722687033 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 250394710 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 837666671 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 851465155 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 77734744 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 839964213 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 784433582 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 517539743 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 629464465 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb j 740749729 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 62941728 medb 2011 5 4 18 41 37 medb 872139658 medb 2011 5 4
135. s Routing Clients Play Rec List Editors Graphics Clients Metadata Exchange The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc PLAY Lists 29 WY SkyLark Server Operations as Part of Broadcast Complexes The flow diagrams present two standard options for the construction of broadcast complex channels with backup based on SL NEO series 3000 servers Option No 1 is a mirror scheme with 100 server and track element backup Program switching is performed by two matrix commutators one main switcher and one backup The two SL NEO servers the main and the backup operate synchronously during the display process the backup automation reserve system is constantly synchronized with the main system the playlists being run and the content archives are synchronized Commutator switching and control of the main and backup subsystem devices are also synchronized Fill Key from GS RS232 SDI distributors PGM 1 GPI Mediaserver SL NEO main a Ethernet On line play lists Mediaserver AV Matrix and media Switcher syncronisation via e rTBypass Bypass Ethernet Mediaserver SL NEO reserve Option No 2 is a flow diagram of a broadcast complex based on SL NEO servers with 100 backup of servers only Program switching is done directly within the servers The matrix switchers serve only to preselect sources and switch to server recording Graphics de
136. s for recording and broadcast channels e Recording of media materials according to the record lists on the server s RAID in the form of files e Automatic creation of low bitrate preview copies of materials proxies when recording or importing files The proxy copy has decreased resolution in all other ways it is completely identical to the broadcast quality copy e Import of media files with various types of compression and file containers from external production systems to the video server array via a local network with simultaneous creation of viewing copies in background mode The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc MY SkyLark e Automatic background conversion of media files being imported to a chosen type of file format and compression sound level normalization if necessary e Export of media files to the SL NEO video server RAID in network work Stations to NLE and to the archives e Secure archiving of content media data and metadata in the form of media and database files on a redundant array of inexpensive disks RAID e Server backup schemes from N 1 to N N for broadcasting and recording channels with synchronization of playlists from all channels including graphic design and automatic backup copying of content to the backup server array The types number and settings for server program modules and their interaction determine the functionality of servers from a given
137. s with recalculation functions for the duration eee e a 1 2 17 Emergency switch to execution of next playlist event Delay when executing switch 0 5 Sec 1 2 9 Automatic calculation of Start Time Stop Time values for all playlist events 1 2 13 Changing OUT point in an event being executed 1 2 18 Emergency switch to execution of any playlist event 1 2 19 Pausing during playback by clicking on the Pause button 1 2 20 Setup of an emergency clip one click emergency switching to playback of the Delay when executing switch 1 E emergency clip SEC The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc hy SkyLark 1 2 21 HOLD function for the delay of the playback of live events with previously set timing 1299 Function for the one time or constant synchronization of the backup server playlist to Sa itor aoa oreoniere a the main server p p 1 2 23 eel for the one time synchronization of the main server playlist from the backup Set up for a pair of servers Function to automatically save all playlists being executed in playback windows with 1 2 24 l automatic restoration of playback after a breakdown The main control functions of playback from the operator s work station are preparing the first lines in order on the playlists for execution Pretake launch of events for execution Play pausing event execution Pause stopping execution of events StopSeq switch to
138. series See diagram SL NEO 4000 Series Server Client Software Modules Multiscreen Clients Multiscreen Clients Virtual SERVER INPUTS eee OUTPUTS Stream Switcher VE 3S f Aui dio o gt REC Lists PLAY Lists Uncompressed Uncompressed k Files AV Streams ANV Streams Routing Clients VTR Control Routing Clients Clients The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 34 hy SkyLark Specification of the series 4000 servers System Configuration depends on model Mainframe Dual Quad core Xeon i5 i7 Intel CPU PCIe platform 2 4 GB RAM SSD or Dual mirrored SATA boot drives 1 4 100 1000Base T Ethernet ports Internal Media Storage 1 16 Tb or port for ext Storage Windows family operating system Video Formats depends on model SD 6251 25 f s or 5251 29 97 f s HD 10801 25 or 29 97 f s 720p 50 or 59 94 f s Inputs Outputs depends on model SD SDI CVBS YUV Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI SXGA UXGA UWXGA output only HD SD HD SDI AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI SXGA UXGA UWXGA output only Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 Audio 4 AES EBU pairs per video I O channel 8 pairs embedded per video I O channel 16 20 or 24 bit PCM 48 kHz SD HD File Encoding Decoding DVCAM DVCPRO2
139. sign is created by the servers themselves VTRs and Air Sources and media The advantage of this approach is the material savings through the absence of a need to use graphics stations and the use of one switcher and the absence of the synchronicity and phase balance requirements for all broadcasting sources in relation to REF The frame synchronizer s function in this case is fulfilled by the server itself which seamlessly switches signals entering the inputs with displayable file materials Specification of the series 3000 servers System Configuration depends on model Mainframe Dual Quad core Xeon i5 i7 Intel CPU PCIe platform 2 4 GB RAM SSD or Dual mirrored SATA boot drives 1 4 100 1000Base T Ethernet ports Internal Media Storage 1 16 Tb or port for ext Storage Windows family operating system Video Formats depends on model SD 6251 25 f s or 5251 29 97 f s HD 10801 25 or 29 97 f s 720p 50 or 59 94 f s Inputs Outputs depends on model SD SDI CVBS YUV Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI SXGA UXGA UWXGA output only The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 30 hy SkyLark HD SD HD SDI AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI SXGA UXGA UWXGA output only Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 Audio 4 AES EBU pairs per video I O c
140. software on the network client stations that are controlled by the SL NEO servers Important information for users and system administrators SkyLark Technology Inc and its authorized partners which perform guarantee and post guarantee services on SL NEO servers will not consider the claims of users who independently installed and used on the SkyLark SL NEO server The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark platform any antivirus software or any other software except that which was provided in the package with the SL NEO server The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc T7 hy SkyLark Conditions of SL NEO Server Heating ventilation and air exchange in the area in which the server is set up must be in compliance with sanitary norms The air conditioning system in the area must be able to maintain an air temperature between 16 and 24 degrees Celsius The temperature limit values are between 10 and 30 degrees Celsius The relative humidity should be between 40 60 Dust level in the room no more than 0 75 mg m2 Make sure there are no chemically active mists bases acids gases that cause metal or plastic corrosion or smoke nearby Make sure there are no strong magnetic or electrical fields electromagnetic radiation or a radioactive background that exceed safety norms Keep the system block and video server monitor out of direct
141. square inscription NLK the neighboring server is set up and present but automatic synchronization is turned off Broadcast CAST1 RUNNING 25 00 fps N Group Status Player Start Title Comment In Point 1 Play MAIN Auto Biz906 00 00 00 00 2 Auto Auto 237126 00 00 00 00 3 Auto Auto 237876 00 00 00 00 Auto Auto 239307 00 00 00 00 9 Auto Auto 240678 00 00 00 00 e i Arta Ate Intal HE AMANAN NAND gt Secondary Events 4 ddi NL CEN aan Soh NANANANA Tot N0 02 55 04 Done 00 00 07 17 Left 00 02 47 12 Lock main playlist Unlock main playlist 25 00 fps N Synchronize once tle Comment Lock main playlist offline al x i In Point The Lock Master Playlist command in the backup system includes a mode of constant automatic synchronization The red indicator changes to green and the inscription LK appears This mode is only possible in the N N scheme 100 doubling of servers and playback channels The Unlock Master Playlist command in the backup system turns off the constant automatic synchronization mode The green indicator changes color to red and NLK appears After working order is restored to the main server a need for reverse synchronization may arise that is it may be necessary to synchronize the playlist of the main server from the reserve server once The Synchronize Once command on the main server is used for this purpose The Lock Master Playlist Offline command in the backup syste
142. stations in the Air Manager application If there is no code in the field all clients will be able to make changes and completely control this channel s playlists including graphics playlists If the code is set in the Control Code field but not in the Air Manager software it will be impossible to make changes or control the playback channels in the corresponding Broadcast windows For full playlist control it will be necessary to enter the code in the corresponding The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 61 10 WY SkyLark field in the configuration menu of the Air Manager software at a workstation whose authorization permits full control over on air playback The Continuous Synchronization option is activated only on the backup server if a pair of servers a main and a backup is in operation and is designed to turn on the function of synchronization of the backup playlist from the main In the Syne Source Address field enter the IP Address of the main server in the Syne Source Program field choose the number of the playback channel of the main server with which synchronization will take place The Emergency Clip field is set from a list of previously loaded media files which will be played cyclically when the Emergency button is pressed in the top menu of the Air Manager application The Storage tab sets up the input channel for file playback The SL NEO Media Database a server
143. sunlight Make sure that there is a distance of no less than two meters between the server and any heating devices The system block when in operation should be in a horizontal position on a technological rack on an even horizontal surface or on legs setting it on the floor is not recommended The distance between the back wall of the system block and the nearest vertical surface must be no less than 20 cm The power must be connected using a three prong grounded plug When using an uninterrupted power supply UPS select a UPS that works with online technology The UPS should take no more than 2 ms to switch to its reserve The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 78 Storage and Transport Conditions e Server units and parts should be stored in their original factory packaging e Make sure the units are firmly set in the packaging they should not be able to shift freely e The server may be transported using any form of transportation for any distance when it is in its factory packaging e Do not any strong shocks vibrations or precipitation to come in contact with the equipment e After transportation in wintertime in an air temperature under 0 degrees Celsius before turning on the server leave it in its packaging at a room temperature of 15 25 degrees Celsius for no less than six to eight hours The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc
144. t signals and for signals formed by playback channels for all SL NEO servers located on the general network NewsCut a client application for non linear editing at network work stations with the use of proxy copies without copying media files to the editing stations and back to the server SI Neo Transfer Manager a program module that facilitates operations for the automatic transfer of media and metadata files between production and broadcast complex units servers NLE work stations Easy Muxer a multiplexor demultiplexor for transport streams with Time Shift for TS The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 70 WY SkyLark _ At the end of installation the SL NEO Media Server server module must be launched first If this is the first time the server programming S has been launched on this computer the user will be offered the chance to configure the hardware and software components This procedure is described in detail in the Configure Server Hardware section Now the configuration web console must be launched and the corresponding settings must be made This procedure is described in the Administrator Control Panel Web Console section F After finishing configuration of the SL NEO server software and x launching it Air Manager client application must be launched If this is the first launch of Air Manager on this machine the user will be offered the opportunity to configure
145. t mode allows the first field to be placed in first place upon import Bottom Field First makes the second field first upon import The None mode prohibits a change of fields the Deinterlace mode makes both fields identical The Aspect Ratio Transform function allows the user to change the relationship of the sides of the material being imported and bring it into compliance with the format established for the Broadcast profile Operations with sound upon import of media files selection of sound channels to be imported normalization and change of sound levels for selected channels The user may select one of three options for working with sound not to make changes Do Nothing to change the sound level Change Level or to normalize the sound level Normalize Peak 3 3 Operations with materials in a database Search for materials by their metadata Filtering of materials shown viewing of materials using proxy copies in a GUI window on a client PC trimming materials setting the IN and OUT tags selecting materials for placement on the playlist The Render function copies media data in a tagged part of a clip to separate media files with creation of a new independent media object clip with the option to re code Operations with sound during the Render operation process selection of sound channels to be used normalization and change of sound levels for selected channels The user may select one of three options for working with s
146. tic files TGA and AVI sequences from the alpha channel PSD and PNG files and graphics compositions created on the in built editor may all be graphics objects The composition may contain several layers of text Still Roll Crawl picture within a picture objects backgrounds and frames and layers of text lines containing data from external sources RSS All objects of the composition may be assigned traffic trajectories through key points Each graphic composition may contain sound accompaniment Audio information is created in the SDI FILL signal or in a separate audio channel in the Analog Audio AES EBU format When formatting real time programs and television news broadcasts formatting templates are used For this purpose the general formatting design of the program is generated and the text data themselves are entered and loaded separately This permits the text information to be disconnected from the graphics so that the text can be replaced If necessary the formatting of all scrolling text and captions can simply be replaced with the corresponding graphic composition from the design source The broadcast of graphic events is carried out according to the playlists The list structure is identical to the full screen broadcast lists Each graphics layer has its own playback list generated The rendering of all objects and animation takes place in real time The number of layers is limited by the productivity of the processor
147. to the corresponding input terminal on the server s system block Ensure that the frequency of the frame and line synchronization is chosen correctly then when connecting the devices ensure that a 75Q terminator is attached to the last device on the output feed synchronization Note The synchronization signal generator should be sending identical synchronization signals to all devices in your system The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc 49 WY SkyLark Connection of Incoming Outgoing Signals The input output connection boards are located on the rear wall of the server system block Switching takes place in the BNC XLR connections through the transfer cables or through a patch panel depending on the type of input output connection board and the server package variation The SL NEO server s equipment set includes an accompanying scheme on which the location of the sockets is noted Use this information to connect signal sources and acceptors 1 Connect the a v signal sources to all server input channels 2 Connect the monitor and or the video and audio signal acceptor to all server output channels Control from the Console and Network Connection 1 Attach the mouse and alphanumeric keyboard or the KVM switcher to the system block If the type of port on the system block for example USB does not correspond to that of the KVM switcher PS 2 use adaptors Note that not all
148. uccessful command ne was comedia sfent lt rash max transfer rate 3 shadow copy user medb 133703284 medb 1041627698 2011 5 4 18 42 30 100 Transfer successful command line was comeda sient lt rash max transfer rate 3 shadow lt opy user How to set up automatic media file import The procedure for the automatic import of media files to the SL NEO server array from local and network resources is carried out by the Transfer Manager application which may be set up on any computer in the local network Transfer Manager has a license key for copyright protection purposes The validity of the key may be verified using the File License Key command Without the key Transfer Manager operates in demo mode and will only copy short files Operations using Transfer Manager are built on the basis of rules To set up automatic import you must create that rule the New Rule button in the upper right hand side of the interface The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc WY SkyLark g In the dialogue window that opens 6 transfermgr bame Choose the following method in the Transfer Mode field Move Files will be copied to the server and deleted from the source folder Transfer Mode Move 7 Source Destination Playlists Storage Name Source Information on the source for import Type File Folder 4 i
149. ule that automatically executes the playlist for a single channel Recorder a module including the SL NEO AV TS Capture service a module for the capture of one a v channel from an input board and for coding it in various compression formats Time Shift a module which fulfills the time delay function Storage SL NEO Media Database a server module which fulfills the function of a specialized database RSS Feeder a module which fulfills the function of an RSS server allowing information to be taken from text files and displayed in the form of a local RSS resource It is used for graphic design of on air programs GPI IO Boards the section contains a list of supported control boards with a GPI interface Device Server the section contains a list of devices supported for control by the SL NEO Device Server module The Installed Components window in its turn contains a list of hardware and software components selected by the user for this specific server The auxiliary Properties window displays a list of modes accessible for the device or program module selected in the Installed Components window Configuring the SL NEO server in this stage involves selecting the necessary basic hardware and software components which will form the foundation of the configuration Let s look at the configuration process using a specific example The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc
150. uration loaded Reload Reapply Genlock Capture Playout Manage Ea m Genlock Parameters Users Program Outputs Recorders Storages VTRs Router 5uses Source Black Burst a Files Video Mode PAL x Quit Genlock input Unused Add Service Clear Servi Genlock Capture Playout General EUC CAA ELGE ET Video Output SDI x _ Audio Output Embedded x Video Mode PAL x Keyer Mode None x Base Audio Level 0 Db iy Output 1 Unused Add ServiceClear Services Output 2 Unused Add Service Clear Services Input 1 Unused Clear Services 7 Preview Mode _ Add Service Mode m i O Genlock Capture Playout General EKAA arly a Video Output SD G Ei Audio Channel Map enera S _ Audio Output Embedded Genlock Capture Playout Video Input SDI x Video Mode PAL Audio Input Embedded Keyer Mode None Video Mode PAL x Base Audio Level 0 Db o Base Audio Level 0 Db 7 Preview Activating the Preview item turns on the function that causes the SL NEO Player module to constantly generate low res transmission of signals from that playback channel on the network The signal receiver is the Multiscreen network client module a network management multi screen for SL NEO server input and output signals in online mode with sound The Audio Channel Map tab allows th
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152. ylark Technology Inc 19 MY SkyLark The types number and settings for server program modules and their interaction determine the functionality of servers from a given series See diagram SL NEO 1000 Series Server Client Software Modules Multiscreen Clients Uncompressed Virtual SERVER INPUTS AV Streams Stream Switcher REC Lists Uncompressed AV Streams Routing VTR Control Clients Clients The SL NEO Media Server User Manual 2009 2011 Skylark Technology Inc hy SkyLark Specification of the series 1000 servers System Configuration depends on model Mainframe Dual Quad core Xeon i5 i7 Intel CPU PCIe platform 2 4 GB RAM SSD or Dual mirrored SATA boot drives 1 4 100 1000Base T Ethernet ports Internal Media Storage 1 16 Tb or port for ext Storage Windows family operating system Video Formats depends on model SD 6251 25 f s or 5251 29 97 f s HD 10801 25 or 29 97 f s 720p 50 or 59 94 f s Inputs depends on model SD SDI CVBS YUV Analog AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI HD SD HD SDI AES SDI Embedded Audio MPTS SPTS over ASI IP Unicast Multicast via RTP RTSP FEC option HDMI Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 Audio 4 AES EBU pairs per video I O channel 8 pairs embedded per video I O channel 16 20 or 24 bit PCM 48 kHz SD HD File Encoding DVCAM DVCPRO25 DVCPROS0 DVCP

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