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Avid® iNEWS® Command™

Installation and Configuration Guide

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Avid iNEWS Command Installation and Configuration Guide • 0130-07960-01 • March 2008 • Created 3/21/08

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Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How to Order Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Checklist: Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Checklist: Command Server Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Disabling Windows Media Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing Avid Interplay Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Configuring the iNEWS Command Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuring the System Administration Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuring the Time Synchronization Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Configuring AirSpeed Device Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Configuring Avid Interplay Agent Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Configuring the Lookup Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Configuring a Second Command System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing the Licensing Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Configuring the Licensing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adding the Temporary Command License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Generate an Activation File for a Full Command License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Add the Permanent Command License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Chapter 2 Installing the Command Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Checklist: Installing the Command Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Installing Avid Interplay Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Configuring Avid Interplay Workgroup Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting up Device Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Setting up Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring the Deko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Command with Avid Deko Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Checklist: Installing the Deko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Installing Avid Interplay Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Installing Command Deko Device Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Installing the DekoMOS Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Connecting the Net HASP Dongle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Installing the DekoMOS Gateway and Net HASP Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Confirming the NetHASP License Manager Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Installing the DekoMOS Macro Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Checklist: Configuring the Deko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Configuring the DekoMOS Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Configuring the DekoMOS Macro Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Configuring Styles on the DekoMOS Macro Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Configuring Avid Interplay Workgroup Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Configuring the Deko Device Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Creating Graphic Environments in Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring the Thunder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Checklist: Installing and Configuring the Thunder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Installing Avid Interplay Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Installing Command Thunder Device Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Configuring Avid Interplay Workgroup Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Configuring the Thunder Device Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Configuring the Thunder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Creating the ThunderMOS.cfg File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Chapter 5 Integrating with Avid iNEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Editing the SYSTEM.MAP Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Editing the SYSTEM.MOS-MAP Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Setting up the Plug-ins in iNEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Installing and Configuring Avid Thunder Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Installing and Configuring Avid Deko Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Configuring Gateway Settings from an ini File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Monitor Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Creating a Monitor Server for Each Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Using the list Command to View Assigned Mailboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Queue Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Chapter 6 Configuring Playout Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Controling Playout via the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Disabling a Command Workstation’s Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Checklist: Setting up an X-keys USB Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Installing an X-keys USB Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Mapping Indices to Channel Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Programming the X-keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Assigning Channel-Specific Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Checklist: Setting up the GPI Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Configuring the GPI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Restarting the GPI Device Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Mapping GPI Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Enabling the GPI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Chapter 7 Integrating with ENPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Configuring ENPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Configuring MOS Settings in Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Configuring Command for MOS Redirection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Chapter 8 Confirming Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Monitoring System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Viewing Status of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Confirming Command Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Testing Workflow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Using This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of your Avid iNEWS Command system.

Avid iNEWS Command offers a considerable amount of functionality for the state-of-the-art newsroom, including newsroom system integration and playout control. With Command, newsroom personnel can easily create and manage playlists.

This publication provides information on how to install and configure the Command system.

The documentation describes the standard features of a basic system configuration.

Therefore, your system might contain certain features and hardware that are not covered in the documentation.

Symbols and Conventions

Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:

Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action

> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the

(Windows), (Windows only), (Macintosh), or (Macintosh only)

A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions.

A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data.

A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment.

order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the File menu and then select the Import command.

This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.

This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified operating system, either Windows or Macintosh OS X.

Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action

Bold font Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface

items and keyboard sequences.

Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.

Courier Bold font

Ctrl+key or mouse action Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the

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You should always check online for the most up-to-date release notes or ReadMe because the online version is updated whenever new information becomes available. To view these online versions, select ReadMe from the Help menu, or visit

the Knowledge Base at

Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.

mouse action. For example, Command+Option+C or Ctrl+drag.

www.avid.com/readme.

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1 Installing and Configuring the

Command Server

Avid iNEWS Command is a device automation system that integrates with any iNEWS or MOS-enabled newsroom computer system (NRCS) and provides broadcasters precise control over a range of playout devices, including video servers, still stores, and character generators in a broadcast news environment. Backup services and mirrored playout make this system reliable while the user interface allows you to control multiple production devices. Avid iNEWS Command also works with Avid Interplay Framework applications and services to ensure you always have the best system

This chapter contains the following main sections:

• System Architecture

• Checklist: Before you Begin

• Checklist: Command Server Installation

• Disabling Windows Media Sense

• Installing Avid Interplay Framework

• Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server

performance.

• Configuring the iNEWS Command Server

• Installing the Licensing Service

1 Installing and Configuring the Command Server

System Architecture

The basic iNEWS Command system is comprised of servers that run a variety of Command services, workstations that run the client software, and devices, such as Avid AirSpeed video servers, Thunder production servers, and Deko graphics systems.

Avid iNEWS Command is scalable and can adapt to work in traditional newsroom-based playlist creation to production-centric workflows where running orders are created inside the iNEWS Command playback application. All of the services can run on a single computer, or they can be spread out across multiple computers with redundant services configured as backups to take control if any or all of the primary services should become unavailable.

An example of a basic Command system architecture is shown in the following illustration:

Avid recommends having all primary Command services on one designated primary server with the backup services running on other backup servers. Command determines primary and backup roles based on the length of time the service has been running. The server that has been running longer is the primary. Therefore, to get all primary services on one server, it is necessary to start the primary server first; when all services have started, start the backup servers. This is the only way to ensure all services on the primary server take on the primary role, which allows for more consistent behavior during times when redundancy is needed, and it helps simplify any necessary troubleshooting efforts.

Checklist: Before you Begin

Before you start to install software and configure the Command Server(s), ensure the following tasks are completed.

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Task s

Assign a static IP address to each server.

If the server has dual network cards, you must disable the unused connection.

The Avid Interplay Framework relies heavily on DNS name resolution to discover and communicate

with Avid Interplay Framework and Command services.

Establish the DNS server and ensure all computers with Command services or applications

are entered in the DNS table with reverse lookup enabled.

Avoid the use of host files.

Make sure that your TCP/IP settings have the correct primary and alternate DNS addresses.

Also, ensure the Advanced TCP/IP settings (on the DNS tab) are set to the following:

• The Append these DNS suffixes option is selected and the domain is listed, preferably first.

• The Register this connection’s addresses in DNS checkbox is selected.

• (Optional) The Use this connection’s DNS suffix in DNS registration checkbox is selected.

Checklist: Before you Begin

Other Interplay products, such as Instinct, Assist, and Access use Avid Interplay Framework. Avid iNEWS Command also uses Interplay Framework; however, the two versions might not be compatible. Consult with Avid Customer Support to determine Avid Interplay Framework compatibility when other Interplay products are installed in the same workgroup. It might be necessary to:

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Task s

Use a separate workgroup for the Command system.

Install Command on separate machines that run Interplay Framework compatible with Command.

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Checklist: Command Server Installation

Determine which computer or computers will serve as iNEWS Command Servers and, if installing on a redundant system, decide which one will run the primary services; you should install on the primary server first, then the backup server(s).

On the Command Server, complete the following tasks in the order that they are listed. If you are viewing this checklist online, you can easily link to a topic that provides procedural details for the task. Return to this main checklist after you have completed each task.

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Tasks Refer to...

Disable Windows Media Sense. “Disabling Windows Media Sense” on page 17

Install Avid Interplay Framework. “Installing Avid Interplay Framework” on page

Install Avid iNEWS Command. “Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the

Server” on page 24

Install the Licensing service. “Installing the Licensing Service” on page 36

Configure the Command Server. “Configuring the iNEWS Command Server” on

page 28

All settings in Command and Interplay Framework are case sensitive. Ensure that case matches in all

configuration settings.

Set the system administrator password. “Configuring the System Administration

Password” on page 28

(Optional) Configure the Time

Synchronization service.

Installation and configuration of the Time Synchronization service only applies to sites that do not

already have a method for synchronizing PC clocks on the network.

Configure the AirSpeed device services. “Configuring AirSpeed Device Services” on page

Configure the Lookup tab in Workgroup

Properties.

Configure the system name. “Configuring a Second Command System” on

Configure the Licensing service. “Configuring the Licensing Service” on page 40

“Configuring the Time Synchronization Service” on page 29

“Configuring the Lookup Tab” on page 33

page 35

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Tasks Refer to...

Add temporary license. “Adding the Temporary Command License” on

page 40

Generate an activation file for a full license. “Generate an Activation File for a Full Command

License” on page 41

Add the permanent license. “Add the Permanent Command License” on page

Disabling Windows Media Sense

Windows Media Sense must be disabled for Interplay Framework to function correctly.

To disable Windows Media Sense:

1. On the Command Server, start Registry Editor.

2. Locate the following registry subkey:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\ Parameters

Disabling Windows Media Sense

3. Add the following registry enter to the Parameters subkey:

Name: DisableDHCPMediaSense

Data type: REG_DWORD (Boolean)

Value: 1

This entry controls the behavior of Media Sensing. By default, Media Sensing events trigger

a DHCP client to take an action. For example, when a connect event occurs, the client tries to obtain a lease. When a disconnect event occurs, the client might invalidate the interface and routes. If you set this value to 1, DHCP and non-DHCP clients ignore Media Sensing events.

4. Restart the computer.

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Installing Avid Interplay Framework

Avid Interplay Framework consists of applications and services which provide dynamic discovery and lookup mechanisms, a scalable notification system, a centralized configuration tool, diagnostic logging for workgroup-enabled applications and services, system health monitoring, and so on. Some of the services are known collectively as Support services. The Support services are viewed, monitored, and configured using the Interplay Framework applications.

Avid strongly recommends the installation of the Avid Interplay Framework applications,

which take up almost no space or overhead on the hard drive and can prove vital in troubleshooting integration issues, etc.

Those most vital to iNEWS Command are:

Major Services and Applications Description Server Workstation

Avid Lookup Service This service enables communication between all

Command and Interplay services running in the workgroup. Without it, there is no communication between services. Only two should be installed in a workgroup.

System Configuration This application sets the configuration settings

for all configurable services. The Avid Interplay Service Configuration application is used to enter configuration information that the System Configuration service will carry out and set in the registry. Without it, the workgroup cannot function. Only two should be installed in a workgroup.

Each computer (server and workstation) running Avid iNEWS Command software requires at least the core components of Interplay Framework and must be able to connect to a computer running the Avid Lookup service.

Avid Interplay Framework and Avid iNEWS Command must be installed individually on

each computer; do not use drive image software as a substitute for installation. Avid does recommend making a image of the hard drive after installation, but not before.

To install the Avid Interplay software:

1. Insert the Avid iNEWS Command installation CD.

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2. Double-click the program:

InterplayFrameworkSetup.exe

The Introduction window opens.

3. Click Next.

Installing Avid Interplay Framework

The Workgroup Name dialog box opens.

4. Set the location to which Avid Interplay Frameworkwill be installed and click Next.

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5. Type a new or existing workgroup name in the field. Because iNEWS Command is mission critical, Avid recommends you make it a separate

workgroup from any existing Interplay workgroups. Make a note regarding the workgroup name so that it can be entered during other Avid Interplay Framework installations. You must use the same workgroup name on all Interplay clients that are connected in your Command architecture. The workgroup name is case sensitive.

If you are updating the Interplay Framework software, the installer remembers the last installed value. If the workgroup name was changed after the install, the installer will not be aware of the change.

6. Click Next. The Options dialog box opens.

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7. Select the option: Typical Avid Interplay Server Install and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens.

On the Command Server, you must ensure the Lookup Service and System Configuration are selected. For more information about them, see the table on

page 18.

The following table includes additional applications and services that Avid strongly recommends be installed on the server—since they do not take up any overhead and are useful in troubleshooting situations.

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Applications and Services Description Server Workstation

Service Configuration This service is used to configure settings and

host names for Interplay and Command services in the workgroup. For instance, configuring the Command system to work with a GPI panel requires defining certain parameters through the Avid Interplay Service Configuration application. Avid recommends installing this application on the Command Server.

Health Monitor This application allows you to see the status of

Command and Interplay services health statistics throughout the workgroup. Avid recommends installing this application on the Command Server.

Diagnostics This application is used to view Avid log files

(

.aif

) when troubleshooting. Avid recommends installing this application on the Command Server.

Machine Monitor This service reports machine information to the

Health Monitor, including disk, memory, and network status. You can also monitor specific services on that local machine. Avid recommends installing this service on the Command Server.

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The following table describes some minor services that are generally considered optional or are not recommended at sites under certain circumstances. If concerned about overhead, you should not install these services.

Minor Services Description

Email Alerter This service sends a notification email if one of the services in the

workgroup has a warning or critical status. It is seldom installed on the Command Server.

SNMP Gateway This service provides an interface to send health monitoring information to

industry standard SNMP manager applications. It is seldom installed on the Command Server.

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Minor Services Description (Continued)

Time Synchronization This service should only be installed if you do not already use something

to synchronize your PC clocks on the network. If you use NTP or some other method for time synchronization, do not install this service.

Serious problems can occur if more than one service for time

synchronization is installed.

Multicast Repeater This service is required only when a workgroup must span subnets or

domains. It is seldom installed on the Command Server.

With the exception of the Multicast Repeater, most of these minor

services are turned off by default in a typical server install. If your workgroup does not span subnets or domains, you must deselect the Multicast Repeater, as shown:

8. Click Next and follow the installation instructions to complete the installation.

You might be required to restart your system to complete the installation.

After installation, verify that the services are running on each computer where Interplay Framework services were installed.

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Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server

To install the software on a Command Server:

1. Insert the Command installation CD (or access the install program from the network). The InstallShield Wizard starts and displays the Welcome screen.

2. Click Next. The License Agreement appears.

3. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next.

You can print the terms if you want to read them later or keep a copy for your records. If you

do not accept the terms, the installation program will not continue.

The Destination Folder dialog box opens.

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4. Do one of the following:

t Click Change to designate an install directory, and then click Next. t Accept the default location by clicking Next.

The Options dialog box opens.

5. Select Server Installation and click Next.

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6. The Custom Setup dialog box appears with the default services selected for a server installation. However, you can modify the selections to customize your installation. To learn more about a service, click any service listed and view a Feature Description provided along the right side of the dialog box.

If installing Avid iNEWS Command to interface with a MOS-based newsroom computer

system, such as ENPS, you must select Avid MOS Communication Service and deselect Avid iNEWS Communication Service.

Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server

By default, two Avid AirSpeed Device services are installed as part of the Server Installation set. If more are needed, you can add them by clicking the plus [+] next to that service and selecting more.

Although not selected by default with a server installation, Avid does recommend installing

the Avid iNEWS Command Workstation software on the server as well, because it can be useful in some troubleshooting situations.

If your site intends to view thumbnails of media items, such as graphics from an Avid Deko or video from Avid AirSpeed video servers, ensure that either or both of the following services are installed:

- For thumbnail integration with an Avid AirSpeed, install the Avid Interplay Agent service. This service will require some configuration after installation on each Command Server. For more information, see “Configuring Avid Interplay Agent

Services” on page 32.

- For thumbnail integration with an Avid Deko, install the Avid Deko Renderer service. By default, this service is pre-configured to automatically locate the DekoMOS Gateway on the network. You can verify the setting via the Avid Interplay Service Configuration application. For more information, see

“Configuring the Avid Deko Renderer Service” on page 75 of the Avid iNEWS

Command Administration Guide.

By default, these two services are not installed.

The Deko Renderer service does not take up a HASP license seat.

7. Click Next.

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8. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install.

9. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

To verify that installed services are running, you must use the Avid Interplay Framework Workgroup Properties application.

Configuring the iNEWS Command Server

After installation, some configuration is required on each iNEWS Command Server. This section covers defining the password for system administrators, configuring the system name, and some services—such as the Time Synchronization and AirSpeed Device services.

Configuring the System Administration Password

Modifying system settings in Avid iNEWS Command requires an administrator password (if set), which is configured through the Service Configuration application of Avid Interplay Framework.

Configuring the iNEWS Command Server

To change or set up the system administration password:

1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Interplay Framework > Avid Interplay Service Configuration.

2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid System Configuration Service.

3. Select the Administrator Password tab.

4. Type in an alphanumeric password and retype it.

5. Click Apply.

Click the Reset button to restore to password to the default “blank” password.

Configuring the Time Synchronization Service

This service should only be installed and configured if you do not already use something to synchronize your PC clocks.

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To configure the Time Synchronization service:

1. Click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Interplay Framework > Avid Interplay Service Configuration.

2. On the Hosts tab, navigate to and select the Avid Time Synchronization Service.

3. When prompted, enter the system administrator password and click OK. If you have not yet created one, leave the space blank and click OK.

4. Select the Master Mode check box.

5. Select the Get Time Sync reference from an NTP Server check box and enter the name of that server on your system.

6. Click Apply.

After you configure the Time Synchronization service on the primary Command Server, you

will need to install the service on all other Command Servers, workstations and devices, which will be in Slave Mode by default.

Configuring AirSpeed Device Services

After any device service is installed for Avid AirSpeed video servers, some additional configuration is required, using the Avid Interplay Service Configuration and Avid Interplay Workgroup Properties applications of Avid Interplay Framework. For more information, see the Avid Interplay Framework User’s Guide.

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Contents

Using This Guide

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If You Need Help

How to Order Documentation

Avid Training Services

System Architecture

Checklist: Before you Begin

Checklist: Command Server Installation

Disabling Windows Media Sense

Installing Avid Interplay Framework

Installing Avid iNEWS Command on the Server

Configuring the iNEWS Command Server

Configuring the System Administration Password

Configuring the Time Synchronization Service

Configuring AirSpeed Device Services