Telvue HyperCaster Manuale utente

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        1

The TelVue HyperCaster® is an IP broadcast server with advanced features to adapt to the

different needs of individual broadcast operations. This manual covers basic setup

configurations, as well as content management, scheduling, and workflow features, typical use

cases, and some popular options such as Traffic & Billing system integration. HyperCaster

settings can be managed through a user-friendly browser interface, which is illustrated

throughout the manual.

HyperCaster version 6.0 saw the introduction of the HyperCaster AIO (All-In-One) models with

IP and SDI workflows and configurable Input and Output. This manual applies to all Generation

II HyperCaster models, up to v6.0:

● B1000 IP Broadcast server: up to 20 HD/SD channels

● B100 IP and B100-SDI Broadcast server: up to 4 HD/SD channels

● AIO (All-In-One) B2000 and B100 models Virtual HyperCaster

Because the TelVue HyperCaster is in constant development, this document may not cover the

most recent features and enhancements. For the most up-to-date instructions, please refer to

the TelVue Knowledgebase online, at: http://telvue.com/kb/hypercaster/.  For older software

versions, please refer to the HyperCaster section of the TelVue Documentation page at:

http://telvue.com/product-documentation/

Table of Contents

Safety Requirements 4

Network and Security 4

The Dashboard 8

Preparing Content for the HyperCaster 13

Organize and Add Content 15

Transmux to TS and Import DVD 17

DVD Import 18

Replacement_Files Folder 20

Content Management 21

Import Content (Manually) 22

Previews 23

Show Content Page 25

Content Tabs 28

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HyperCaster® is a registered trademark of TelVue Corporation               800-885-8886 / http://telvue.com

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        2

Content File Actions 29

Searching 31

Thumbnail and Table Views 33

How to Trim a Video 34

Bulk Actions 37

Upload to Connect/CloudCast 38

Add TBD Program 41

Add a Series as TBDs 42

Playlists 45

Archiving 47

Export to CSV 50

Content RSS Feed 50

Record or Capture 50

Tasks 52

Programming 52

Calendar View 53

Classic View 58

Search Filters and Event Functions 60

Program Switch Event 61

Program Playout Event 63

Program Overlay 65

Program Record Event 68

Program Stream Event 70

Program Input Event (AIO Only) 71

Scheduling Conflicts and Ripple 73

Unschedule an Event 74

Copy Program Blocks 75

Import and Export events 76

Native CSV Formatting 77

Event Actions 79

Graphic Overlays 82

Graphics - Tickers 83

Graphics - Bugs 88

Graphics - Snipes 89

Graphics - Emergency Notification Console 93

Reports Tab 95

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HyperCaster® is a registered trademark of TelVue Corporation               800-885-8886 / http://telvue.com

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        3

As Run Reports 95

Missing File Report 97

Program Guide Report 97

TelVue Connect Report 99

Config Tab 99

Channel Setup 101

Edit Channel 102

Set Multicast TTL 104

Continuity 104

Content Settings 106

External Devices 111

Feed Setup 112

IO Ports 114

Set Up an RTMP Stream in a HyperCaster 118

ProVue Integration 119

Remote Server Configuration 121

Schedule Configuration 123

InfoVue XML 124

Encode Profiles 125

Security Configuration 126

Server Management 126

SNMP Support 132

Switch Configuration 133

User Management 135

Version and Configuration 138

Backups 139

Typical Use Cases 139

Controlling What Appears in the Program Guide 139

Extending an IP Capture without Re-Entering Metadata 140

Live Streams 141

Publishing Your Schedule to Other Media 142

Schedule Ads 143

Scheduling a Live Switch Event whose Actual Duration Varies 146

Using Third-Party Editing Software 147

Appendix: Guide to CCMS Plus 147

Technical Support 152

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HyperCaster® is a registered trademark of TelVue Corporation               800-885-8886 / http://telvue.com

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        4

Safety Requirements

The following safety instructions apply to TelVue’s server products.

1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or

included in this manual. Opening or removing covers and/or components may

expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks.  Qualified personnel

should perform all servicing.

2. The maximum ambient temperature for the server is 90 degrees Fahrenheit.  Care

should be given to allow sufficient air circulation or space between units when the

server is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly.

3. Installation of the server in a rack without sufficient airflow can be unsafe.

4. If the server is installed in a rack, the rack should safely support the combined

weight of all equipment it supports.

5. The server’s internal AC power supply input is intended for use with the three-wire

grounding type plug (a plug that has a grounding pin). This is a safety feature. Do

not defeat the purpose of grounding type plugs by modifying the plug or using an

adapter.

6. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the product where

persons can walk on or come in contact with the power cord.

7. Determine that the cumulative power requirements of the server plus other

equipment in the rack do not overload the supply circuits and/or wiring.

8. If using a power strip or similar supply, make sure the power requirement of the

chassis, plus the cumulative power draw of any other equipment in the rack, do not

overload the supply circuit.

9. There is danger of explosion if the motherboard battery is incorrectly replaced.  A

lithium battery on the server motherboard provides backup power for its internal

clock.  The battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years.

Network and Security

The HyperCaster is a networked digital-video appliance with Ethernet connections and a

number of integrated IP-based services. Prior to powering on your server please read the

getting started document that contains information such as power requirements and instructions

on how to set your IP address. Refer to the Quick Start Guides in the Documentation section of

telvue.com:

TelVue HyperCaster Quick Start Guide or TelVue HyperCaster AIO Quick Start Guide

Core Networking Requirements

© 2017 TelVue Corporation                                      16000 Horizon Way, Suite 100, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

HyperCaster® is a registered trademark of TelVue Corporation               800-885-8886 / http://telvue.com

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        5

●IP Address – A static or Dynamic (DHCP) IP will work, but a Static IP is highly

recommended.

●Subnet Mask

●Gateway Address – The IP address of your router.

●DNS Address – At least one Domain Name Server (DNS) address.

●NTP Address – Public or private Network Time Protocol (NTP) server address.

Optional Networking Configurations

●Port Forwarding

If your HyperCaster will only be available on your Local-Area Network (LAN), then no ports need

to be opened on your hardware firewall (router). If your HyperCaster will be accessible from

outside your firewall, then certain ports will need to opened on your router. Exactly how to do

that is different for every router and is beyond the scope of this document, but looking up “Port

Forwarding” online, for your router brand and model, will help.

Ports marked “optional” mean the function is optional.  If you want to use that function, you must

forward port access.

Port

Protocol

Forward

to Server

Out

Function

20/21

FTP/TCP

optional

File Transfer via FTP

22

SSH/TCP

required

Secure remote support, upgrades, and monitoring

80

HTTP/TCP

optional

Remote access to Application Web Interface (User

Interface)

123

UDP

required

Network Time Protocol (NTP) required to synchronize

system clock with time server

3000

HTTP/TCP

optional

Application Web Interface (User Interface)

50000

HTTP/TCP

optional

Website Program Guide (external schedule)

TelVue® highly recommends that customers:

© 2017 TelVue Corporation                                      16000 Horizon Way, Suite 100, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

HyperCaster® is a registered trademark of TelVue Corporation               800-885-8886 / http://telvue.com

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        6

● Place the HyperCaster behind a firewall device to avoid Denial of Service

(DoS)-type attacks or brute force login attempts on the various services.

● Never enable Samba for external access.

Consider locking down remote access to service ports to known IP addresses. For example, if

you would like to access your HyperCaster from home and your flat in Paris, you could limit

remote access via your router firewall to IP sources coming only from those two locations.

Consult your IT department for standard networking security practices including establishing a

firewall and remote access.

Map the Samba Network Drive

If your server will not be used on a network, skip to Configure the User Interface.

Configure the User Interface

Start the User Interface

TelVue recommends:

● Mozilla Firefox, version 14 or higher

● Microsoft Internet Explorer, versions 8 or higher

● Google Chrome, version 16 or higher

● Apple Safari, version 4.0 or higher

1. Using a PC or Mac on the same network as your HyperCaster, open a browser

window.

2. Enter http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn where nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is the IP address of your

HyperCaster.  If your HyperCaster is not connected to a network, enter

http://1.1.1.1. The login screen is displayed.

© 2017 TelVue Corporation                                      16000 Horizon Way, Suite 100, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

HyperCaster® is a registered trademark of TelVue Corporation               800-885-8886 / http://telvue.com

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        7

3. The first time you log in, enter psgadmin for the username and password to display

the Dashboard.

4. Click on the Config tab to display the Configuration screen.

5. Configure the channel(s) for your HyperCaster by editing the channel configuration.

6. If this HyperCaster is connected to a switch, edit the switch configuration. You can

name the devices on the input and output ports.

© 2017 TelVue Corporation                                      16000 Horizon Way, Suite 100, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

HyperCaster® is a registered trademark of TelVue Corporation               800-885-8886 / http://telvue.com

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        8

7. If your HyperCaster is connected to an encoder or stream source, edit the feed

setup.

8. If your HyperCaster is connected to a remote server, edit the remote server

configuration.

The HyperCaster is now connected to your broadcast network and ready to receive content.

The Dashboard

The Dashboard shows what is happening on the HyperCaster, including what is currently

playing and recording, what is coming up next, and when the next programming gap occurs. It

provides information about the HyperCaster’s status, file system, channel, and feed and switch

status.   Many elements on the Dashboard have links to other pages that let you see more

information or take actions regarding that element, including links to the embeddable, External

Schedule (website program guide) .  The current state is refreshed each time the Dashboard

page is refreshed in the browser, and automatically every 5 seconds.

HyperCasters with the IP Capture feature or AIO encoding feature will show an additional

“Feed” field on the right side of the Dashboard, which shows at a glance what feeds are

currently being recorded, or scheduled for next recording.

HyperCasters that are controlling a video routing switcher will show the switch routes. Each

output port (destination) will show which input port (source) is routed, and will also show if the

switch port is locked. See Switch Configuration page for more locking information.

© 2017 TelVue Corporation                                      16000 Horizon Way, Suite 100, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

HyperCaster® is a registered trademark of TelVue Corporation               800-885-8886 / http://telvue.com

TelVue HyperCaster® User Manual / v6.0 / August 2017                                                        9

Server Health

On the top bar of every UI screen is the Health Indicator.  The server’s health can be:

●OK– All components are running normally, as shown in the illustration.

●Warning– A component is running but there is a problem such as a disk nearing

capacity or the lack of a spare disk drive that should be investigated and resolved. If

any component has a warning status, the Health Indicator will display Warning.

●Critical – One or more components is not running correctly.  If any component is

critical, the Health Indicator will display Critical.

Click on the health indicator for more details.  The Health Status screen is displayed.

●Hide – Admin-level users can click the Hide button to remove this component from

the health check.  For example, if an almost-full media disk is normal at certain

times for your installation, you might hide it so the media-disk warning does not

mask other health issues.  If you want to include a component again, select it from

the drop-down list at the top of the column and click the Show Health Item button.  If

you do not have admin privileges, the Hide column is not displayed.

●Health Criteria – the name of the component.

●Status – how the component is doing.  As with the overall health, it can be OK if it

is running normally, Warning if the component needs attention, or Critical if there is

a problem that could adversely impact server performance.

●Message – details on the component.

●More Information – link to the Config section where Admin-level users can view

details and sometimes change settings for this component, if applicable.

●Last Check – time the component was most recently checked, in HH:MM:SS

format.

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