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MediaStream Media Gateway
Version 2.50
Installation, Setup, and Operations Guide
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Pinnacle Systems, Inc.
280 N. Bernardo Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
June, 2005
P/N 37T100105
REV. D
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Trademarks All brand or product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2005 Pinnacle Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this document without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws. Printed in the United States. Note: The information in this document is subject to change without notice or obligati
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Official Notices and Warranties Software License Agreement IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY: This Software License Agreement is a legal agreement between You and Pinnacle (or its suppliers). This System contains certain Pinnacle computer software (“Software”), associated media, printed materials, and electronic documentation. By using the Software, You agree to be bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement. If You do not agree to the terms of this Software License Agreement, Pinnacle is
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THE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PAR- TICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. Limitation of Liability PINNACLE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; FOR DAMAGES THAT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISE FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SYSTEM; FOR COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY KIND; FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS--WHETHER ARISING IN TORT,
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 MediaStream Media Gateway Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ConnectPlus 1000 Gateway Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents XSend a sequence with HD422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 CHAPTER 4: WORKFLOW AND FILE TRANSFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using the MMG Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Transferring a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Introduction Pinnacle System’s MediaStream Media Gateway (MMG) solution provides the following common production workflows: • Partial and full file copy from the SAN to a Liquid blue workstation and importing into Liquid blue for editing while still actively transferring. • File transfer from a Liquid blue workstation to the SAN, where the file is played by a Media Stream Server. A finished sequence can be fused to a file in a designated directory. • Newcopy (partial) and full file
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Chapter 1: Introduction ConnectPlus 1000 Gateway Computer The ConnectPlus 1000 gateway consists of a computer with an Intel processor that runs the Microsoft Windows OS. It also includes a Fibre Channel card for connection to the storage arrays via the Fibre Channel switches. This gateway connects the Liquid blue workstation with the MediaStream Networked Storage Systems and the MSS 8000 NS server. ConnectPlus 1000 provides high-speed connectivity with up to 300 Mbps performance over industr
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Chapter 1: Introduction About This Guide This Guide provides instructions for installing and configuring product-specific components of the Pinnacle Systems MediaStream Media Gateway. For instructions on setting up and configuring your MediaStream network and the ConnectPlus 1000 gateway, connecting your Liquid blue workstation components, and installing and working with Palladium Exchange, see the specific documentation for these components that is included with your system. This Guide assu
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Chapter 1: Introduction MMG Installation, Setup, and Operations Guide 10
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Chapter 2: System Connections This chapter describes the connections for the Liquid blue workstation and the ConnectPlus 1000 gateway, which are connected to a networked storage system with one or more MSS 8000 NS servers. For instructions on connecting your networked storage system, see your Liquid Reference Manual and the MSS 8000 NS Installation and Site Guide. VLAN to FSCs VLAN Connection to MSS 8000 NS / MSS 900 NS / 8000si Ethernet Connect Plus 1000 NS Fibre Channel Connect to Any Port
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Chapter 2: System Connections Figure 2-2 shows the connections between the Liquid blue workstation and other system components. Audio/Video Monitor VGA Monitor DV Tape I/O PC Liquid blue Box . LAN/W LAN/WAN AN PCI Codec Connections via in PC Liquid blue Box Internal "R" Drive for internal storage of "rendered" media ? Keyboard/Mouse Digital VTR Tape I/O Liquid blue Control Figure 2-2: Liquid Connections to Other System Components Attach the Software Protection Dongle Before you connect the Li
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Chapter 2: System Connections • Attach the parallel type of dongle to the parallel port in the back of the Liquid blue client com- puter as shown in Figure 2-4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the parallel port dongle to ensure that it is attached securely. Dongle attached to parallel port Figure 2-4: Liquid Dongle Parallel Port Placement Liquid Client Computer to LAN/WAN Cable: Gb RJ-45 cable Connection: The Liquid client computer’s on-board Gb Ethernet port to your network. MMG Installation, Setu
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Chapter 2: System Connections Figure 2-5 shows the GNIC (Gb Ethernet) port on the Liquid client computer that connects to your network. Liquid Workstation Rear Panel (enlarged) GNIC Port Figure 2-5: Liquid blue Workstation’s GNIC Port ConnectPlus 1000 Gateway Connections A Gigabit Ethernet port provides the LAN/WAN connection to your network. The Gigabit Ethernet port is typically a standard RJ-45 Ethernet connection cable that you either connect to any port on the Gigabit Ethernet Switch,
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Chapter 3: Installation and Setup The Liquid blue application and the MediaStream Media Gateway client application are installed on the Liquid blue workstation. The MediaStream Media Gateway server application is installed on the ConnectPlus 1000 gateway(s). Install Liquid blue This section covers the installation of Liquid blue v6.10 build 4190. Installation of Liquid Blue Service Pack 2 build 4312 is also covered. Begin the Installation To install Liquid blue: 1. Insert the Liquid blue vers
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Chapter 3: Installation and Setup 9. A progress bar shows the percentage of the installation completed. Figure 3-2: Installation Progress Bar 10. Enter your serial number as shown in Figure 3-3. The Serial number is located on the Blue installation CD sleeve. If you can not locate your serial number, call Pinnacle technical support. Figure 3-3: Serial Number Dialog 11. After Liquid blue is installed, files are extracted for the TitleDeko setup. When prompted, select the language for the set
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Chapter 3: Installation and Setup 15. When finished, the Install Wizard Complete window is displayed. Click Finish. 16. When the Installation Completed! window is displayed, the Liquid blue application has been successfully installed. Click Finish to leave the installer. Figure 3-5: Liquid blue Installation Completed Screen 17. Before using Liquid blue, you need to install the service packs. Insert the MMG program CD and find the directory Liquid V6.10SP2. 18. Run the application liquid.XML.Se
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Chapter 3: Installation and Setup Installing the MMG Client The MMG Client is installed on the Liquid blue workstation or PS100 server (if applicable). Note: For PS100 systems, the MMG client should be installed on the PS100 system and all of the Blue clients. The MMG Client installer modifies masfilter.ini on Blue clients. If the MASFilter is re-installed, the MMG Client should be re-installed, or masfilter.ini should be edited; “audioenc.exe;” should be added to the string after “applist=”
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Chapter 3: Installation and Setup 5. Select the destination folder for the installed application or accept the default location. Click Next. 6. In the Startup Settings window (Figure 3-8), accept all of the default values. Figure 3-8: Server Setup Window 7. Click Install to start the installation. A progress bar shows the percentage of the installation completed. Figure 3-9: Installation Status Window 8. After the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete window is displayed.
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Chapter 3: Installation and Setup Configure the FileZilla (FTP) server connection 1. In the Connect to Server dialog box, accept the default values given for the local host IP address (127.0.0.1) and the port (14147) for administrative connections. No password is required. 2. The FileZilla server window is displayed (Figure 3-10). Figure 3-10: FileZilla Window To change the user and password: 1. From the FileZilla window, click edit >users and the users configuration window appears: Figure 3-1
