GrassValley Profile / Vibrint NewsRoomSuite



GrassValley Profile / Vibrint NewsRoomSuite

Setup and Installation

1.1 Cabling a Vibrint Workstation

1. Connecting a Single Channel Configuration for NewsEdit or FeedClip

2. Connecting a Dual Channel Configuration for FeedClip

3. Connecting using Genlock Option (for FeedClip only)

4. Connecting a Dual Channel Configuration for NewsQ

5. Connecting the Fibre Channel cable

6. Connecting the Ethernet cable

7. Connecting a VTR to a NewsEdit workstation

8. Connecting a Mixer to a NewsEdit workstation

2.1 Installing the Vibrint NewsRoomSuite software

Installing Vibrint application software via a CD-Rom disk

3.1 Installing Media Manager onto the Vibrint Workstation

Installing Profile application software via a CD-Rom disk

4.1 Setup for Vibrint to Vibrint Networking

1. Sharing the VibrintAVFiles

2. Network Configurations

1. Set Network IP’s

2. Set Bindings

3. Testing Your IP Configuration

4. Verifying Record and Playback Settings for all Applications

1. NewsEdit

2. FeedClip

3. NewsQ

5. Setup Workgroups

6. Setup Send Destinations

5.1 Setup for Vibrint to Profile Networking

1. Editing the NT Host file on the Vibrint Workstation

2. Settings up the ProfileXP Network Configurations

6.1 Settings to Verify on the ProfileXP Series

7.1 Settings to Verify on the ProfilePDR Series

8.1 Testing your Network Configuration

9.1 Setting up Send Destinations of the Vibrint Systems

10.1 Pulling Media Files from a Profile to a NewsEdit

11.1 Troubleshooting the Network Connections

12.1 Connecting Newsrooms Systems

1. Connecting to Inews

1. Verifications on the Inews Server

2. Opening an Inews Script on the NewsEdit

2. Connecting to AP/ENPS

1. Sharing and Mirroring a directory

2. Opening an AP/ENPS Script on the NewsEdit

12.1.3 Connecting to NewStar

1.1 Cabling a Vibrint Workstation

1.1.1 Using Figure 1.1 shows how the Vibrint server is connected for use as a single channel configuration for either NewsEdit or FeedClip.

Figure 1.1

1.1.2 Using Figure 1.2 shows how the Vibrint server is connected for use as a dual channel configuration for FeedClip.

Figure 1.2

1.1.3 Using Figure 1.3 shows how the Vibrint server is connected for use as a dual channel configuration for genlocking a system. The genlock option is only necessary for a single or dual channel FeedClip.

Figure 1.3

1.1.4 Using Figure 1.4 shows how the Vibrint server is connected for use as a dual channel configuration for NewsQ.

Figure 1.4

1.1.5 Connecting the Fibre Channel cable to the Vibrint Server

1.1.5.1 Connecting via Point-to-Point using on two workstations

1. The Vibrint workstations can be used to transfer files point-to-point when using only two systems.

2. The proper fibre channel cable should have a Multimode Dual SC type connector.

3. To assure proper connectivity, the cables must be connected in a cross-over polarity.

4. Connect one end to one of the systems to the fibre channel card on the server.

5. Hold the remaining end cupped in your hand to see which connector has light and which one does not.

6. Observe the back of the Fibre channel card on the server to see which connector has a light and which one does not.

7. When connecting, simply connect light to dark and dark to light to the other system to allow correct RX and TX transmissions.

1.1.5.2 Connecting via a Fibre Channel fabric switch using multiple workstations

1. The proper fibre channel cable should have a Multimode Dual SC type connector.

2. Simply connect the cables using the keyed connectors to both the fibre card in one system and the other end into the fibre channel switch. This should assure proper connectivity.

3. If the cables do not have a keyed type connector, when connecting, simply connect light to dark and dark to light to the other system to allow correct RX and TX transmissions.

1.1.6 Connecting the Ethernet Cable to the Vibrint Server

1.1.6.1 Connecting via Point-to-Point

1. The Vibrint workstations can be used to transfer files point-to-point when using only two systems.

2. The proper Ethernet cable should be a Category 5 type.

3. The Ethernet network can be used for transferring media files

4. If using Fibre Channel for transferring media files, the Ethernet network can be used for connecting to a qualified newsroom system.

5. To assure proper connectivity, the cables must be connected in a cross-over polarity.

6. Connect each end using the on-board Ethernet connector on the back of each server to be networked.

1.1.6.2 Connecting via an Ethenet Switch or Hub

1. The proper Ethernet cable should be a Category 5 type.

2. Connect one end on all networking systems using the on-board Ethernet connector.

3. Connect the other ends to an Ethernet switch or hub.

4. The Ethernet network can be used for transferring media files.

5. If using Fibre Channel for transferring media files, the Ethernet network can be used for connecting to a qualified newsroom system.

6. The Vibrint systems can be connected to either an existing house network or a separate network

1.1.7 Connecting a VTR to the NewsEdit

Video Inputs:

The NewsEdit currently has video input options of Component, Composite, SDI and S-Video. The inputs are connected via the Active Breakout Box (ABB).

Audio Inputs:

The audio input options are AES/EBU, Analog Balanced (XLR) and Unbalanced (RCA) and SPDIF. The inputs are connected via the Active Breakout Box (ABB).

Remote Deck Control:

The Active Breakout Box has the option for both RS232 and RS422 9-pin D type connectors for connecting a remote VTR.

Figure 1.5 Active Breakout Box (ABB)

Video Outputs:

Video output options are SDI, Composite and S-Video. The outputs are connected via the A/Vout Box.

Audio Outputs:

Audio output options are AES/EBU, Analog Balanced (XLR) and RCA Mono. The outputs are connected via the A/Vout Box.

Figure 1.6 A/VOut

1.1.8 Connecting a Mixer to a NewsEdit

Although NewsEdit can be used without a mixer, it is highly suggested. NewsEdit can be used with most mixers, but to gain full audio flexibility we recommend the Mackie 1402 VLZ-Pro. The Mackie 1402 VLZ-Pro is illustrated in Figure 1.7

Figure 1.7

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A. Channel One - Pan pots to the center. Ride levels at will when editing.

B. Channel Two – Pan pots to the center. Ride levels at will when editing.

C. Channel Three – Mute button on. Solo button on. Pan pot to the left. Set to Unity and do not touch.

D. Channel Four – Mute button on. Solo button on. Pan pot to the right. Set to Unity and do not touch.

E. Submix Fader – Will control output level to the speakers.

F. Main Mix Faders – Set to Unity. Do not touch.

G. Input for channel one. XLR to ¼” connector from channel one output of source deck.

H. Input for channel two. XLR to ¼” connector from channel two output of source deck.

I. Input Three – Left audio output of the Vibrint Avout. XLR to ¼”

J. Input Four – Right audio output of the Vibrint Avout. . XLR to ¼”

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K. Phantom Power – Set to off.

L. Main Right – XLR output to the right channel of the analog audio right input of the ABB.

M. Main Left - XLR output to the right channel of the analog audio right input of the ABB.

N. Main Output Level – Set to +4. Make sure button is not depressed.

O. Control Room out right – Set to right speaker.

P. Control Room out left – Set to left speaker.

Q. Alt Output Right – ¼” to XLR right channel audio in of deck. This will still be controlled by the channel 4 fader, so be aware that those faders should not be touched.

R. Alt Output Left – ¼” to XLR right channel audio in of deck. This will still be controlled by the channel 3 fader, so be aware that those faders should not be touched.

2.1 Installing the Vibrint NewsRoomSuite Software

1. Insert the Vibrint NewsRoomSuite installation CD into the CD-Rom Drive

2. Double-click on My Computer and wait for CD-ROM Drive to detect CD files.

3. Double-click on CD-ROM Drive (usually F:). It should open to a file called NewsEdit Set-up.exe.

4. Depending on the installation double-click on one of the following:

SetupNewsRoomSuite.exe

SetupNewsEdit.exe

SetupFeedClip.exe

SetupNewsQ.exe

5. Click Next on each installation page that is presented to you. The application will then install off of the CD-ROM.

6. When the installation is complete, the computer will prompt that it must be shut down for changes to take place. Click OK and wait for computer to reboot.

3.1 Installing Media Manager onto the Vibrint Workstation

1. Insert the GVG Profile installation CD into the CD-Rom Drive.

2. The WindowsNT Wizard should automatically begin your installation process.

3. Click Next on each installation page that is presented to you. When you get to the window asking which type of installation do you want to do;

a. PC Software Installation

b. ProfileXP System software Installation

Note: Do not choose option “b” on the Vibrint workstation as it could cause installation problems.

4. Choose PC Software Installation

5. Continue through each Wizard page.

6. When the installation is complete, the computer will prompt that it must be shut down for changes to take place. Click OK and wait for computer to reboot.

4.1 Setup for Vibrint to Vibrint Networking

4.1.1 Sharing the VibrintAVFiles

In order for the Vibrint workstations to be able to transfer media files each workstation has to have it’s own VibrinAVFiles folder shared. Simply locate the media drive (usually E:) and open it. Right click on the VibrintAVFiles folder and choose Share. When the Share dialog appears, click on Sharing.

4.1.2 Network Configurations

IP Addresses must be established for both the Fibre Channel and the Ethernet connections on all workstations. Make sure the IP addresses chosen for a given interface share the same prefix. That is, FC IP address for all Vibrint workstations must share the first 9 digits. Similarly, the Ethernet IP addresses must share the same first 9 digits. Note, the IP configuration settings for the Fibre Channel should be completely different from that of the Ethernet, (i.e. Fibre = 150.234.187.XX and Ethernet = 222.222.222.XX)

4.1.2.1 Set Network IP’s

1. Select the Network Control Panel.

2. Select the Protocols Tab.

3. Select TCP/IP Protocol.

4. Click on the Properties button.

5. Using the pull-down menu, the appropriate interface card (Ethernet or FC).

6. Select the Specify IP Address button.

7. Enter an IP address in the space provided.

8. Click on the Subnet Mask are to automatically generate a subnet mask.

9. Click OK.

4.1.2.2 Set Network Bindings

1. Click on the Bindings Tab.

2. Using the pull-down list select All Services.

3. Click on all + signs to expand all lists to their fullest extents.

4. For each item shown, there should be two network card descriptions. One of these is the Ethernet card and the other is the FC card. For each heading, click on one of the two cards and by using the Move Up and Move Down buttons, make sure the Fibre Channel card appears first in each list.

5. Using the pull-down list select All Protocols.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the All Protocols selection.

7. Using the pull-down list select All Adapters.

8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the All Adapters selection.

9. Click OK and Reboot.

Note: the above settings are only important if you are using both Fibre Channel and Ethernet networks.

4.1.3 Testing your IP configuration

1. Double-click and open the Network Neighborhood.

2. Inside the Neighborhood you should be able to see each systems’ own computer name and any other computer connected to the LAN.

3. To check the FC network cards on other workstations, go to: Start/Programs/MS-DOS Prompt.

4. When the DOS prompt opens type in – PING followed by each workstations network IP address.

5. You should receive 3 reply messages if connectivity is successful.

4.1.4 Verifying Record and Playback Settings for all Applications

4.1.4.1 NewsEdit

1. Launch the NewsEdit program.

2. Under the Tools menu choose Options.

3. Under the General Tab choose either NTSC or PAL

4. Click on the Record Tab.

5. Set a bit rate between 4 and 25 (usually set btwn 16 and 20 for broadcast quality).

6. Choose a Resolution Format.

7. Click OK.

8. Next, open the Record To Bin window under the Tools menu.

9. Click on Settings.

10. Click on the Record Tab.

11. Set the appropriate Video and Audio inputs.

12. Set the appropriate remote deck control option.

13. Do a test recording.

4.1.4.2 FeedClip (1 or 2 channels)

1. Launch the FeedClip program.

2. In the Record Settings dialog under the General Tab choose either NTSC or PAL.

3. Under the Tools menu choose Options.

4. Click on the Record Tab.

5. Set a bit rate between 4 and 25 (usually set btwn 16 and 20 for broadcast quality).

6. Choose a Resolution Format.

7. Click OK.

8. On the Channel 1 Record window click settings.

9. Click on the Record Tab.

10. Set the appropriate Video and Audio inputs.

11. Do the same procedure for Channel 2 Record window

12. Do a test recording.

4.1.4.3 NewsQ (1 or 2 channels)

1. Launch the NewsQ program.

2. Under the Playback pull-down menu choose Playback Channels 1 and 2

3. Each playlist window has a Settings.

4. Choose Settings and adjust H-Phase, V-Phase, SC-Phase for video output and adjust sliders for audio output.

4.1.5 Setup Workgroups

In order for each workstation to be able to pull media from other workstations, the program needs to have its Workgroup updated. Simply go to the Tools menu and choose Options. Click on the Workgroups Tab and “update” the workgroups then click OK. To test this, create and open a new Bin Folder. Under the Tools menu choose Find In Workgroups. When the dialog opens and it has your choices of other systems on the network, you will be able to search for clips on other workstations.

4.1.6 Setup Send Destinations

1. Under the Tool menu choose Options.

2. Click on the Send Tab.

3. Click on Add button to insert send destination.

4. Name folder for which to send to. Note: The name of the folder can be anything your station would like. For instance, if your playout server has a folder called Monday 6PM, you may want the send destination to be exactly that. This will make it obvious and simple for users to direct their stories when finished.

5. Select Vibrint in the middle drop-down box.

6. Click on the browse button to select the send path for each individual location.

7. Open the specific Vibrint machine listed.

8. Highlight the VibrintAVFiles folder.

9. Click OK.

10. Select the appropriate folder and click OK.

11. Repeat for each Vibrint send destination.

5.1 Setup for Vibrint to Profile Networking

5.1.1 Editing the NT Host File on the Vibrint Workstations

1. At the desktop level using WindowsNT Explorer, navigate to: C:\WINNT\System32\Drivers\hosts

2. Open the Host file using Notepad

3. At the bottom of this sample file, type in the Fibre Channel IP address of each Profile in the network. Next to each address, type in the name of the Profile and append the characters “_fc0” to each name. (For Vibrint software versions prior to 2.0, append “_fc).

Example: 150.234.187.1 XP1_fc0

2. XP2_fc0

This allows the Vibrint Server to associate an FC IP address to a Profile’s network name.

5.1.2 Setting up the ProfileXP Network Configurations

1. On the Profile run the Configuration Manager.

2. Enter an FC IP address that follows the same digit structure as the Vibrint workstations, (i.e. 150.234.187.XX)

3. To set the Ethernet IP, select the Network Control Panel.

4. Select the Protocols Tab.

5. Select TCP/IP Protocol.

6. Click on the Properties button.

7. Select the Specify IP Address button.

8. Enter an IP address in the space provided.

9. Click on the Subnet Mask and enter 255.255.255.0.

10. Click on the Identification Tab to check the Workgroup

11. If it needs to be changed, click Change and enter WORKGROUP as the Workgroup setting. The same should be done on the Vibrint workstation.

12. Click OK and reboot.

6.1 Settings to Verify on the ProfileXP Series

1. Check for proper software version 4.0.2.13 or higher for the XP series.

2. Launch the Configuration Manager program that resides on the Profiles’ desktop and check for the following settings:

a. Proper IP configuration

b. Enable Check Sums

3. Be sure to launch the Port Server program. A shortcut of this program can reside in the WindowsNT Startup folder so it will launch automatically after a reboot.

4. Launch the Media Manager

7.1 Settings to Verify on the Profile PDR Series

1. Check for proper software version 2.5 or higher for the PDR300 series

2. Make sure the FC-switch microcode is loaded (do not do this on an XP) by doing the following:

a. Close any applications that may be running on the system

b. At the DOS Command line, type vdrsvc –start and then press enter

c. Choose [Start / Programs / PDR Debug Tools / Update FC Switch Microcode]. A window will appear asking to continue: Type Y

d. Do a complete power shutdown and then restart

3. Launch the Configuration Manager and check for the following settings:

a. Proper IP configuration

b. Enable Check Sums

c. If Profile and Vibrint workstations are used point-to-point, disable Switch-Mode.

d. If Profile and Vibrint workstations are used with a Fibre Channel switch, enable Switch-Mode.

e. Give the Fibre Channel card an address other than the default 0

f. Do a complete power shutdown and then restart

8.1 Testing your network configuration

1. Using the Configuration Manager select Ping All Interfaces

2. Alternately you can open the MS-DOS Command Prompt and use the FCPING followed by the IP address for Fibre Channel addresses

3. Also use the Command Prompt to PING the Ethernet addresses

4. On the Vibrint workstation only use the PING and address to ping the Profile. Vibrint won’t understand FCPING through the Command Prompt

9.1 Setting up Send Destinations on the Vibrint Systems

1. Launch Media Manager on the Vibrint Workstation

2. Continuing on the Vibrint Workstation follow steps 1 thru 4 in Section 4.1.6

3. Select Vibrint in the middle drop-down box.

4. Bring the Media Manager window on top of the Vibrint application

5. Click and drag the selected bin from the Media Manager to the Send To box

6. It will look something similar to INT:/ New Bin

7. Alternately you can enter the path name manually

8. The User Name will automatically enter as “movie”

9. The password will always remain blank

10.1 Pulling Media Files From a Profile to a NewsEdit

1. If it is not already running, launch Media Manager on the NewsEdit

2. Place the Media Manager window over the top of the NewsEdit program

3. Click on the desired movie clip in Media Manager

4. Drag and drop the clip into the desired bin in NewsEdit

11.1 Troubleshooting the Network Connections

1. Be sure you have a known good fibre channel cable

2. Check for proper polarity between cables

3. Check Host file on the NewsEdit

4. Check the MTU size in the Registry. To check it do the following:

a. From the Start Menu, select Run

b. Run “REGEDIT”

c. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ix526i\Parameters\Mtusize to 0x8000 or 32768 decimal

d. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Vibrint\ExportManager\2.0\Large Mtusize to 0

5. Reboot the Profile so it recognizes the network connection

12.1 Connecting to a Newsroom System

Currently there are three qualified newsroom systems that successfully integrate with the Vibrint products.

12.1.1 Connecting to INews

12.1.1.1 Verifications on the Inews Server. The Ethernet network should already be established based on earlier sections of this document. There may be some changes which will need to be made on the INews newsroom server. Check the following:

1. Go to User Preferences

2. Open Destination

3. Clear out Pathname Destination

12.1.1.2 Opening an INews script on the NewsEdit

1. Launch NewsEdit

2. Create and open a new bin or open an existing bin

3. Click on New Sequence

4. When the dialog window opens, use the pull down menu to choose your newsroom system

5. Click on Link To Story

6. Click “Connect” and enter your newsroom server’s User Path Name and Password

7. Navigate through the newsroom server and chose the script to be worked on

8. Once a new sequence has opened, click on the View Story button in the sequence window.

12.1.2 Connecting to AP/ENPS

12.1.2.1 The Ethernet network should already be established based on earlier sections of this document. The following are steps on linking to an ENPS server. Once this capability is activated in ENPS, all rundown and story changes are mirrored in a shared folder. NewsEdit is simply configured to browse this shared folder allowing it to link to any stories located in that folder.

1. Select one of the ENPS client machines that will be used to dump rundowns and stories to a shared network folder.

2. Go to that machine and edit the ENPS.INI file on that machine using Notepad. It’s default location is C:\ENPS\ENPS.INI.

3. Look in the ENPS.INI file for the section in the file entitled [Broadcast Hardware].

4. Replace it with the following lines:

[Broadcast Hardware]

Driver=Vibrint NewsEdit

Path=C:\Vibrint\AP-Enps

Log=0

Note: This will add a menu item to all ENPS rundown windows. That new menu items will read ‘Dump to Vibrint NewsEdit’. By selecting that menu item for an open rundown, all changes to the rundown will be mirrored in the folder ‘C:\Vibrint\AP-Enps’. You can choose whatever folder path you like in the ‘Path=???’ line, just make sure to use WindowsNT Explorer to ‘share’ the folder as ‘AP-Enps’ so it can be accessed by all NewsEdit workstations on the network. You should set the permissions on this share so a username/password is not needed. Save this change to the ENPS.INI and close the file.

5. Launch ENPS on the same machine.

6. Select the rundown you wish to ‘dump’ to the shared folder, and double-click it’s icon to open it in a window.

7. From the green ‘rover’ on the open rundown’s window, select the menu item that reads ‘Dump to Vibrint NewsEdit’

8. A yellow ‘lightning bolt’ icon will now appear at the bottom left hand side of the rundown’s window indicating the mirroring process is turned on.

9. Repeat this step for as many as (4) rundowns per ENPS client machine.

12.1.2.2 Opening an AP/ENPS script on the NewsEdit

1. Launch NewsEdit

2. Create and open a new bin or open an existing bin

3. Click on New Sequence

4. When the dialog window opens, use the pull down menu to choose your newsroom system

5. Click on Link To Story

6. Click Connect

7. Three edit fields will appear with User and Password being grayed out

8. The server name should be set to the machine name of the shared created in the above ENPS setup

9. Click OK and navigate through the newsroom server and chose the script to be worked on

10. Once a new sequence has opened, click on the View Story button in the sequence window.

Note: The server name should be set to the machine name of the share created in the above ENPS setup. For example, if you are dumping rundowns on a machine named ‘DumpMachine’ and it is dumping to a folder ‘C:\Vibrint\AP-Enps’ with a share name of ‘AP-Enps’, then you would setup the Connect dialog’s Server filed with ‘DumpMachine’.

12.1.3 NewStar

TBD

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Vibrint VIP board

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Vibrint VIP board

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VIBRINT TECHNOLOGIES,

AES/EBU OUT

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