Pinnacle Systems ProEncode - 1.0 User Manual

Avid® ProEncode

Setup and User’s Guide

Release 1.0

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Avid ProEncode Setup and User’s Guide • Part 0130-04737-01 Rev. A • April 2001

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Contents

Using This Guide

Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

If You Have Documentation Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to Order Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 1 ProEncode Overview

ProEncode Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Software Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ProEncode Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DMS Broker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ProEncode Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ProEncode Registration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DMS Administration Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cleaner 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Configurations and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Avid Unity MediaNet Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Network Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Local Area Network (LAN) Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Network Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Encoding Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

QuickTime Reference Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring ProEncode

Installation and Configuration Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Preparing the Network Environment for ProEncode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting the Location of the Temporary File Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sharing Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Sharing Folders in an Avid Unity MediaNet Environment . 37

Sharing Folders in a LAN Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Attaching the Application Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting Up the DMS Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installing the DMS Broker Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Configuring the DMS Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Setting Up the DMS Administration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting Up an Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Installing and Configuring Cleaner 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Installing the ProEncode Provider Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Registering a ProEncode Provider with the DMS Broker . . . . . . 49

Configuring the ProEncode Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting Up a ProEncode Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Installing the ProEncode Client Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Configuring a ProEncode Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Checking the Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 3 Using ProEncode

Encoding a Clip or Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Sending a Clip or Sequence to ProEncode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Adding a File to ProEncode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Monitoring the Encoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Canceling Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Adding Custom Settings to ProEncode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Chapter 4 Using the DMS Administration Tool

The DMS Administration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Opening the DMS Administration Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Exploring the DMS Administration Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using the DMS Jobs Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Opening the DMS Jobs Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

DMS Jobs Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Customizing the Jobs List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Navigating the Jobs List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Updating the Jobs List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Purging the Jobs List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Viewing Details About a Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Canceling a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Retrying a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Using the DMS Providers Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Opening the DMS Providers Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

DMS Providers Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Customizing the DMS Providers Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Deleting Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Using the DMS Profiles Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Opening the DMS Profiles Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

DMS Profiles Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Deleting Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Using the DMS Administration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Opening the DMS Administration Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Setting Up User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Editing User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Deleting User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Reassigning Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Appendix A Exporting QuickTime Reference Movies

Exporting QuickTime Reference Movies to ProEncode. . . . . . . . . . . . 95

QuickTime Reference Export Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Appendix B Troubleshooting ProEncode

Finding Solutions for Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

General Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Checking the Log File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Index

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Figures

Figure 1-1 ProEncode Components in an Avid Unity MediaNet En-

vironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Figure 1-2 ProEncode Components in a LAN Environment . . . . 27

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Tables

Tabl e 2- 1 ProEncode Installation and Configuration

Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Tabl e 2- 2 ProEncode Provider Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Tabl e 2- 3 ProEncode Client Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Tabl e 4- 1 ProEncode Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Tabl e 4- 2 DMS Jobs Page Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Tabl e 4- 3 Display Job Details Page Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Tabl e 4- 4 DMS Providers Page Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Tabl e 4- 5 DMS Profiles Page Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Tabl e A- 1 Export Settings Dialog Box

QuickTime Reference Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Tabl e B- 1 Troubleshooting ProEncode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Using This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid® ProEncode™ system.
ProEncode takes a QuickTime
parameters of your choice, and then sends it to multiple encoding
stations for the simultaneous creation of different output formats, such
as MPEG-2, RealSystem
formats (encoding) is performed by Terran

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, and QuickTime. The creation of output

Who Should Use This Guide

This guide is intended for all editors or assistant editors who are
familiar with Avid editing systems.

About This Guide

This guide is designed to provide all the information you need to
install, configure, and use ProEncode. It does not include information
about setting up individual computers, a network, or an Avid Unity
MediaNet environment.

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reference movie, matches it with the

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Cleaner 5™.

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Symbols and Conventions

Unless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the
Windows NT
When the text applies to a specific operating system, it is marked as
follows:

• (Windows) or (Windows only) means the information applies to

the Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating system.

• (Macintosh) or (Macintosh only) means the information applies to
the Macintosh operating system.

The majority of screen shots in this document were captured on a
Windows system, but the information applies to both Windows and
Macintosh systems. Where differences exist, both Windows and
Macintosh screen shots are shown.

The ProEncode documentation uses the following special symbols and
conventions:

1. Numbered lists, when the order of the items is important.

a. Alphabetical lists, when the order of secondary items is

• Bulleted lists, when the order of the items is unimportant.

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, Windows®2000, and Macintosh® operating systems.

important.

Look here in the margin
for tips.

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- Indented dashed lists, when the order of secondary items is

unimportant.

t One arrow indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a

list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.

Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.

In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform tasks more
easily and efficiently.

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

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

If You Need Help

If you are having trouble using ProEncode, you should:

1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that
task in this guide.

2. See Appendix B, “Troubleshooting ProEncode.”

3. Check the documentation that came with your hardware for
maintenance or hardware-related issues.

4. Check the release notes supplied with ProEncode for information
on accessing the Avid Web site and the Avid Knowledge Center.

5. For customer support, contact your local Avid Reseller, or contact
Avid Customer Support directly:

• Broadcast customers — call 800-NEWS-DNG (639-7364).

• Postproduction customers — call 800-800-AVID (2843).

Related Information

For important information that is not included in this guide, see the
Avid ProEncode Release Notes.

For information on setting up and using an Avid Unity MediaNet
client, see:

• Avid Unity MediaNet Setup Guide

• Avid Unity MediaNet for Windows NT Clients Quick Start Card

• Avid Unity MediaNet for Macintosh Clients Quick Start Card

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An electronic version of this guide is installed with each ProEncode
component. For example, on a ProEncode Client system, you can find
the guide in the following path:

•(Windows) drive:\Program

Files\Avid\ProEncode\Client\ProEncode User ’s Guide.pdf

• (Macintosh) Avid:ProEncode:Client:ProEncode User’s Guide.pdf

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You can view this document with Adobe
available from the Adobe Web site at www.adobe.com.

Acrobat® Reader, which is

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We value your comments about this guide, the Help, and other
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Simply e-mail your documentation comments to Avid Technology at

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How to Order Documentation

To order additional copies of this documentation from within the
United States, call Avid Telesales at 800-949-AVID (2843). If you are
placing an order from outside the United States, contact your local
Avid representative.

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CHAPTER 1

ProEncode Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the ProEncode application. It
includes the following sections:

• ProEncode Basics

• Software Components

• Configurations and Requirements

• Encoding Workflow

• QuickTime Reference Movies

• Using Help

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ProEncode Basics

Today’s production houses face a rising demand for translating media
into formats suitable for distribution via the Web, DVD, or CD-ROM
— often at the same time. ProEncode software automates this
computing-intensive process and lets you move the encoding
operation to lower cost, dedicated workstations. These workstations,
connected in a network and working simultaneously, serve as your
“encoding farm.” Distributing the encoding frees editing workstations
to perform other tasks and allows you to generate two streams of
revenue-producing work in parallel.

For example, you can use ProEncode to send a single sequence from

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your Media Composer

system to multiple encoding workstations,
which then simultaneously create a QuickTime movie, an MPEG-2
movie, and any other formats available from Terran Interactive’s
Cleaner 5 product. While these workstations are encoding, you can
work on your next Media Composer sequence.

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You can use ProEncode in an Avid Unity

MediaNet environment,
where the editing station and the encoding stations are connected in a
Fibre Channel network. You can also use ProEncode in a local area
network (LAN), such as an Ethernet network, that uses an

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Av id X pr es s

DV system or Avid NewsCutter® XP system as the

media source.

ProEncode is a service that is layered on top of the Avid Distributed
Media Services (DMS) software infrastructure. The DMS Broker and
the DMS Administration Tool manage all services that use DMS. As
Avid develops new services, it will use the same components to
manage these additional services.

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Software Components

ProEncode consists of the following software components:

• ProEncode Client

• DMS Broker

• ProEncode Provider

• ProEncode Registration Tool

• DMS Administration Tool

This section describes each component and how it functions. This
section also describes the Cleaner 5 streaming media tool. For
complete information about using the software components, see

Chapter 3.

ProEncode Client

The ProEncode Client software resides on the Avid editing system.
The Client starts the encoding process by placing your jobs in a batch
and submitting them to the DMS Broker for further processing. The
Client user interface includes the Add Jobs dialog box and the
ProEncode Client window.

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The Add Jobs dialog box allows you to select the source movie and
other specifications for the job.

The ProEncode Client window displays information about the jobs
that you have added to your batch.

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DMS Broker

The DMS Broker software resides on a computer other than the
computer running the Client software. In most cases, this computer
also performs the encoding, although you can install the Broker on its
own computer. The Broker serves as a go-between: it matches
encoding jobs and their corresponding settings with a suitable
encoding station. The Broker chooses an encoding station based on
which stations are available for use and which stations are configured
for a particular type of encoding.

The Broker also functions as a Web server for the DMS Administration
Tool (see “DMS Administration Tool” on page 21). DMS (Distributed
Media Services) is the software infrastructure on which ProEncode is
layered. For more information about DMS, see “ProEncode Basics” on

page 15.

The DMS Broker window displays information about the status of the
Broker and the jobs in the batch.

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ProEncode Provider

The ProEncode Provider software resides on the computer that
performs the encoding (the encoding station or encoder). The Provider
starts the Cleaner 5 application and sends it information about a job.
The Provider then monitors the job and sends information about the
job status to the DMS Broker.

The ProEncode Provider window displays information about the
status of the Provider and the job.

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ProEncode Registration Tool

The ProEncode Registration Tool resides on each encoder. You run the
ProEncode Registration Tool to provide information to the Broker
about each encoder. This information includes a name for the encoder
and the Cleaner settings that exist on that encoder.

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DMS Administration Tool

The DMS Administration Tool resides on the same system as the DMS
Broker. It is a Web-based application that you can access through a
browser from anywhere on the Internet. The DMS Administration
Tool provides information about the ProEncode system, such as job
status, ProEncode Providers, and profiles (Cleaner 5 settings). It is also
a tool for managing jobs, encoders, profiles, and users. For more
information about the DMS Administration Tool, see Chapter 4.

Distributed Media Services (DMS) is the software infrastructure on
which ProEncode is layered. For more information about DMS, see

“ProEncode Basics” on page 15.

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Cleaner 5

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Cleaner 5 is a cross-platform solution that supports all major
streaming media formats, including RealSystem, Windows Media
QuickTime, and MP3 as well as AVI, MPEG-1, and MPEG-2.

ProEncode requires Cleaner 5.0.2 or later. ProEncode does not
support earlier releases of Cleaner or Media Cleaner

You install Cleaner 5 on each encoder, and then use the ProEncode
Registration Tool to send information about the ProEncode Provider to
the DMS Broker. This information includes the settings packaged with
Cleaner 5 and any custom settings that you create on the encoder.

When the Broker sends a job to an encoder, the ProEncode Provider
starts Cleaner 5, monitors the encoding, and sends information about
the job to the Broker. Cleaner 5 creates the output movies in the
destination folder.

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Pro.

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,

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Configurations and Requirements

You can configure ProEncode in two different network environments:

• Avid Unity MediaNet

• Local area network (LAN)

The following sections describe these environments along with the
ProEncode system and network requirements.

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Avid Unity MediaNet Envi ronment

Figure 1-1 shows ProEncode components in an Avid Unity MediaNet

environment.

Figure 1-1 ProEncode Components in an Avid Unity MediaNet

Environment

The following sections describe system and network requirements.

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System Requirements

ProEncode components in an Avid Unity MediaNet environment have
the following system requirements:

• ProEncode Client: A computer running one of the following Avid

• DMS Broker and ProEncode Provider: A computer running

editing applications:

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-Symphony

- Media Composer
(Windows NT or Macintosh)

- Avid Xpress Release 4.1 or later (Windows NT or Macintosh)

- NewsCutter Release 2.0 or later

- NewsCutter XP Release 2.0 or later

Minimum hardware requirements are the same as the Avid editing
application’s requirements.

Windows NT 4.0 that is qualified as an Avid Unity client.
Encoding systems require Cleaner 5.0.2 or later. Minimum
hardware requirements are the same as Cleaner 5 requirements:

-Pentium

Release 3.1 or later

or Film Composer® Release 10.1 or later

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-class processor or faster

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-94 MB of RAM

- 800 x 600, 16-bit display

For more specific requirements, see the Terran Interactive Web site
at www.terran.com.

The computer also requires Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. For more
information, see the Avid ProEncode Release Notes.

The Broker can run on an encoder or on its own system.

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• DMS Administration Tool: A Windows system running Internet
Explorer Version 5.0 or later, or a Macintosh system running

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Netscape Navigator

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Netscape

Communicator Version 4.7.

Version 4.08. Netscape Navigator is part of

Network Requirements

ProEncode components in an Avid Unity MediaNet environment have
the following network requirements:

• Computers running the ProEncode Client and ProEncode

• The computer running the DMS Broker does not need to be an

• The computer running the DMS Administration Tool must have

You can obtain Internet Explorer by downloading it from the

®

Microsoft

Web site ( www.microsoft.com). You can obtain
Netscape Navigator by downloading it from the Netscape Web
site (www.netscape.com).

Provider need to be licensed and enabled as clients in an
Avid Unity MediaNet Fibre Channel network. Computers running
the Provider need access to all workspaces that are referenced by
the clip or sequence being encoded. For complete information on
configuring Avid Unity MediaNet clients, see the Avid Unity
MediaNet Setup Guide.

Avid Unity MediaNet client, but does need to be connected to the
MediaNet clients and encoders in a local area network. In most
cases, the Broker runs on an encoder.

an Internet connection to the Broker.

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Local Area Network (LAN) Environment

Figure 1-2 shows ProEncode components in a local area network

(LAN) environment.

Figure 1-2 ProEncode Components in a LAN Environment

The following sections describe system and network requirements.

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System Requirements

ProEncode components in a LAN environment have the following
system requirements:

• ProEncode Client: A computer running one of the following Avid

• DMS Broker and ProEncode Provider: A computer running

editing applications:

- Avid Xpress DV Release 2.0 or later

- NewsCutter XP Release 2.0 or later

Minimum hardware requirements are the same as the Avid editing
application’s requirements.

Windows NT. Encoding systems require Cleaner 5.0.2 or later.
Minimum hardware requirements are the same as Cleaner 5
requirements:

- Pentium-class processor or faster

-94 MB of RAM

- 800 x 600, 16-bit display

For more specific requirements, see the Terran Interactive Web site
at www.terran.com.

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The computer also requires Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. For more
information, see the Avid ProEncode Release Notes.

The Broker can run on an encoder or on its own system.

• DMS Administration Tool: A Windows system running Internet
Explorer Version 5.0 or later, or a Macintosh system running
Netscape Navigator Version 4.08. Netscape Navigator is part of
Netscape Communicator Version 4.7.

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Network Requirements

ProEncode components in a LAN environment have the following
network requirements:

• Computers running the ProEncode Client and the DMS Broker

• The source folder for the original movie and the destination folder

• The computer running the DMS Administration Tool must have

You can obtain Internet Explorer by downloading it from the
Microsoft Web site (www.microsoft.com). You can obtain Netscape
Navigator by downloading it from the Netscape Web site
(www.netscape.com).

need to be connected to the encoders in a local area network that
uses the TCP/IP protocol.

for the completed movie need to be shared with computers
running the ProEncode Provider. For more information, see

“Sharing Folders” on page 37.

an Internet connection to the Broker.

Encoding Workflow

This section describes the typical workflow for using ProEncode to
manage encoding. For more information, see “Encoding a Clip or

Sequence” on page 61.

1. In an Avid editor, select the clip or sequence you want to encode.

2. Choose Send To ProEncode from the File menu.

The Avid editing system processes the clip or sequence and creates
a QuickTime reference movie that points to media on shared local
drives or on shared storage (see “QuickTime Reference Movies”

on page 31). It then starts the ProEncode Client and opens the Add

Jobs dialog box.

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3. Select the desired parameters, such as the Cleaner setting and
priority, and submit the job.

The Client sends information about the job to the DMS Broker.
ProEncode performs the rest of the job automatically.

4. The Broker matches the job and corresponding settings with a
suitable encoder, based on availability and specific hardware
configurations (if applicable). When the ProEncode Provider on
the encoder signals that the encoder is available, the Broker tells
the Provider to start the job.

5. The Provider sends the job to the Cleaner 5 application, which
starts the actual encoding.

6. The Broker receives information from the Client about the status
of the job. You can review job status using the DMS
Administration Tool.

7. The encoded movie is stored in the specified destination and,
optionally, you receive a message that the job is complete.

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The Help system includes a short movie about how ProEncode manages the
encoding process. To view the movie, open the Help system and in the
Contents, click Movie: How ProEncode Works. For information on opening
Help, see “Using Help” on page 32.

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QuickTime Reference Movies

A QuickTime reference movie is a QuickTime movie that contains
composition information but no movie data. Instead, the movie
contains pointers to the original media in the OMFI MediaFiles
directory on local or network media drives. Because the QuickTime
reference movie does not contain media, the file is much smaller than a
standard QuickTime movie. Therefore, exporting a clip or sequence as
a QuickTime reference movie is faster and requires less disk space than
exporting the clip or sequence as a QuickTime movie. When you play
back the movie in QuickTime Player, the movie references the media
files.

On an Avid editing system, you can choose Send To ProEncode and
the system automatically creates a QuickTime reference movie.
Alternatively, you can create one or more QuickTime reference movies
and then add them to the Client (see “Exporting QuickTime Reference

Movies to ProEncode” on page 95). In both cases, the referenced media

must be stored on shared drives that the encoders can access.

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You can also use ProEncode to manage the encoding of video or audio files in
any format that Cleaner 5 can process. See “Adding a File to ProEncode” on

page 66.

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Using Help

You can get help and background information for tasks, windows, and
dialog boxes through the ProEncode Help system.

To open Help, do one of the following:

t Click the Help button in a window or dialog box.

t In the DMS Administration Tool, click Help in the mode selector

bar.

A Web browser displays a Help page with information specific to the
window or dialog box. You can then use the Contents, Index, or Search
button to find additional information.

To find out more about how to use Help:

t Click the Using Help button in the Help system.

The Help system uses your system’s default Web browser, except
when you view Help from the DMS Administration Tool. In this case,
it uses the same browser as the DMS Administration Tool. Help
requires Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or later, or Netscape
Navigator Version 4.08 or later.

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You might see formatting problems when using Netscape Navigator to view
Help.

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CHAPTER 2

Installing and Configuring ProEncode

This chapter describes how to set up your ProEncode system. It
includes the following sections:

• Installation and Configuration Check List

• Preparing the Network Environment for ProEncode

• Attaching the Application Key

• Setting Up the DMS Broker

• Setting Up the DMS Administration Tool

• Setting Up an Encoder

• Setting Up a ProEncode Client

• Checking the Installation and Configuration

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Installation and Configuration Check List

Ta bl e 2 - 1 lists the steps for installing and configuring ProEncode, and

where to find more information about each step.

Table 2-1 ProEncode Installation and Configuration

Check List

Ta sk Section Reference

Before you begin:

❑ Check your configuration. “Preparing the Network Environment for

ProEncode” on page 35

❑ Set the location of the temporary file folder. “Setting the Location of the Temporary File

Folder” on page 36

❑ Set up sharing for folders. “Sharing Folders” on page 37

On the computer you will use as the DMS Broker:

❑ Attach the application key to the DMS Broker. “Attaching the Application Key” on page 39
❑ Install the DMS Broker software. “Installing the DMS Broker Software” on

page 40

❑ Start the Broker and configure it to send mail. “Configuring the DMS Broker” on page 41
❑ Change the DMS Administrator account password. “Setting Up the DMS Administration Tool” on

page 43

On each computer you will use as a ProEncode
Provider:

❑ Install and configure Cleaner 5. “Installing and Configuring Cleaner 5” on

page 46

❑ Install the ProEncode Provider software. “Installing the ProEncode Provider Software”

on page 48

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Table 2-1 ProEncode Installation and Configuration

Check List (Continued)

Ta sk Section Reference

❑ Register the Provider with the Broker. “Registering a ProEncode Provider with the

DMS Broker” on page 49

❑ Configure the Provider and connect to the Broker. “Configuring the ProEncode Provider” on

page 51

On each computer you will use as a ProEncode
Client:

❑ Install the ProEncode Client software. “Installing the ProEncode Client Software” on

page 54

❑ Configure the ProEncode Client. “Configuring a ProEncode Client” on page 55

Preparing the Network Environment for ProEnco de

Before installing ProEncode software, do the following:

• Make sure the configuration conforms to the hardware, software,
and network requirements listed in “Configurations and

Requirements” on page 23.

• Make sure you know which system in the network will serve as
the DMS Broker, and which systems will serve as encoders. You
can install the Broker on an encoder or install it on its own system.
Do not install the Broker on a system running an Avid editing
application and the ProEncode Client.

• In an Avid Unity environment, plan the workspaces that the
editing application will use. Your encoders will also need access to
these workspaces. Map these workspaces as drives on both the
editing application system and the encoders, as described in the

Avid Unity MediaNet for Windows NT Clients Quick Start Card and
Avid Unity MediaNet for Macintosh Clients Quick Start Card.

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If you have multiple workspaces, you need to map only one workspace to a
drive. Avid Unity will allow access to other workspaces automatically.

• Set the location of the temporary file folder, as described in

“Setting the Location of the Temporary File Folder” on page 36.

• Set up sharing for folders, as described in “Sharing Folders” on

page 37.

Setting the Location of the Temporary File Folder

When you choose the Send To ProEncode option, the Avid editing
system creates a QuickTime reference movie that it automatically
places in a folder for temporary files. For more information, see

“QuickTime Reference Movies” on page 31.

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If you create QuickTime movies without sending them directly to ProEncode
(for example, you use an application other than an Avid video editor), you
choose the settings and the location for the movie when you export the file. See

“Exporting QuickTime Reference Movies to ProEncode” on page 95.

To set the location of the temporary file folder:

1. Start your Avid editing application.

2. Click the Settings button in the Project window.

The Settings scroll list appears.

3. Double-click General.

The General dialog box appears.

4. In the Temporary File Directory text box, type the path for the
location where you want to create the QuickTime reference movie.

In an Avid Unity MediaNet environment, this folder needs to be in
a workspace that the encoders can access.

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Sharing Folders

In a LAN environment, this folder needs to be on a local drive.
You must then set up the folder for sharing. See “Sharing Folders”

on page 37.

5. Click OK.

To use Avid ProEncode, the Client and encoders need to access the
following folders:

• OMFI MediaFiles folder on media drives referenced by your clip
or sequence.

• Temporary folder, as set in the General settings of your Avid
editing system (see “Setting the Location of the Temporary File

Folder” on page 36).

• Any other folder that serves as the source for an encoding job, as
set in the Add Jobs dialog box (see “Sending a Clip or Sequence to

ProEncode” on page 61) or in the Client settings (see “Configuring
a ProEncode Client” on page 55).

• Destination folder, as set in the Add Jobs dialog box (see “Sending

a Clip or Sequence to ProEncode” on page 61) or in the Client

settings (see “Configuring a ProEncode Client” on page 55).

Sharing Folders in an Avid Unity MediaNet Environment

If you are working in an Avid Unity MediaNet environment, the
media for the clip or sequence that you are encoding needs to be on a
mounted MediaNet workspace. This workspace needs to be shared by
the Client and the encoder. You cannot use media that is on a local
drive. You also need to specify a shared workspace for the temporary
folder and the destination folder.

For more information about Avid Unity MediaNet requirements, see

“Avid Unity MediaNet Environment” on page 24. For information

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about configuring Avid Unity MediaNet clients, see the Avid Unity
MediaNet Setup Guide.

Sharing Folders in a LAN Environment

If you are working in a LAN environment, you must enable sharing
for the temporary folder (see “Setting the Location of the Temporary

File Folder” on page 36) and the destination folder (see “Configuring a
ProEncode Client” on page 55).

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You do not need to explicitly enable sharing for the OMFI MediaFiles folders.
The Avid editing application automatically enables sharing for media folders.

To share folders on a Windows system:

1. Make sure you are logged in with administrative privileges.

2. Select the folder that you want to share.

3. Right-click the folder, and then choose Properties from the pop-up
menu.

4. Click the Sharing tab, and then select the Shared As... option.

You can keep the folder name (the default) or change the name to
one that you want to appear on the network. Accept the other
default settings.

If you need to set permissions, make sure the encoders will have
access to the folder.

5. Click OK.

The folder can now be shared.

6. On each encoding system, map the shared folders as network
drives. For more information on mapping drives, see the Windows
Help.

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Attaching the Application Key

The application key, commonly referred to as a dongle, allows the
ProEncode software to run on your system. It also lets you access only
the number of encoders for which you have purchased licenses.

The application key must connect to the parallel port at the rear of the
system, and it allows you to connect other parallel devices (such as a
printer or a second application key) to the port through the female
portion of the application key.

Example of system parallel port

Application key

Connection for other parallel device

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To attach the application key:

1. On the computer that will run the DMS Broker, locate the parallel
port.

2. Attach the application key to the parallel port or to the female
connection on an existing application key.

Be careful that you do not lose the application key. Your ProEncode
software does not function without it. If you lose your application
key, you must purchase another key from Avid.

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Setting Up the DMS Broker

For conceptual
information about the
Broker, see “DMS

Broker” on page 18.

Setting up a DMS Broker requires the following procedures:

• Installing the DMS Broker Software

• Configuring the DMS Broker

Installing the DMS Broker Software

To install the DMS Broker software:

1. Insert the ProEncode CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

If the installer doesn’t start automatically after you insert the
CD-ROM, do the following:

a. Double-click the My Computer icon.

b. Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

c. Double-click Launch.exe to start the installer.

The Avid Technology window opens.

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2. Click Installers.

3. Click Install DMS Broker.

4. Follow the instructions in the installation program.

5. When the installation is complete, click Exit.

Configuring the DMS Broker

After you have installed the DMS Broker software, you can configure
the Broker so that it sends an e-mail notification about the status of
your encoding jobs. This configuration is optional.

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To configure the DMS Broker:

1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Avid, and then
select DMS Broker.

The DMS Broker window opens.

The DMS Broker window displays current information, including
the host name for the system on which the Broker resides. The
DMS Broker uses the host name to identify itself on the network.

Note the Broker name because you need to supply it when you set
up the ProEncode Provider and ProEncode Client.

2. Click the Settings button.

The Broker Settings dialog box appears.

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3. Supply information for mailing notifications from the Broker to
the Client:

a. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Server: Type the name

of your local mail server, such as mail.mycompany.com.

If you don’t know your mail server, check with your network
administrator.

b. From Address: Type an e-mail address for the Broker, such as

[e-mail].

c. Click OK.

Leave the DMS Broker window open while you install and configure
the remaining ProEncode components.

Setting Up the DMS Administration Tool

For conceptual
information about the
DMS Administration
Tool, see “DMS

Administration Tool”
on page 21. For

information about
using it, see Chapter 4.

The DMS Administration Tool software is installed at the same time as
the DMS Broker. The DMS Administration Tool uses accounts to access
information. The default login for the DMS Administration Tool is the
login name Administrator, without a password. You should give this
account a password after installing the Broker software.

To change the Administration Tool account password:

1. Open a standard Web browser, either on the computer running the
DMS Broker or on another networked computer. You must use
Netscape Navigator on a Macintosh system or Internet Explorer
on a Windows system.

2. Type a URL for the DMS Broker in the following form:

http://broker_name:8080

For example,

http://broker1:8080

3. Press Return.

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You can find the Broker name in the Name field of the DMS Broker window.

The DMS Administration Tool login screen appears.

4. Type Administrator in the Login text box.

5. Click the Login button.

The DMS Jobs page appears.

Mode selector

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Edit icon

6. Click Administration in the mode selector.

The DMS Administration page appears.

7. Click the Edit icon to the left of the account name Administrator.

The Edit User page appears.

8. Type a password in the Password text box. Then, type it again in
the Retype Password text box.

Passwords are case sensitive and can contain only letters,
numbers, and underscores. They can be up to 255 characters in

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length. Passwords are optional, but Avid recommends a password
for the Administrator account.

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If you forget the Administration password, you need to delete and
re-create all accounts. For more information, see “Reassigning

Passwords” on page 93.

9. Click the Save button.

10. Close the DMS Administration Tool by closing the browser
window.

Setting Up an Encoder

For conceptual
information about the
ProEncode Provider, see

“ProEncode Provider”
on page 19.

Setting up an encoder requires the following procedures:

• Installing and Configuring Cleaner 5

• Installing the ProEncode Provider Software

• Registering a ProEncode Provider with the DMS Broker

• Configuring the ProEncode Provider

Repeat these procedures for each encoder that you add to a ProEncode
system.

Installing and Configuring Cleaner 5

You must install Cleaner 5 on the encoders. Each encoder needs its
own registered copy of Cleaner 5.

After installing the application, you must start it so that it can build
the initial list of Cleaner settings. You also need to set preferences that
enable Cleaner to work efficiently with ProEncode.

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ProEncode requires Cleaner 5.0.2 or later. ProEncode does not
support earlier releases of Cleaner.

To install and configure Cleaner 5 software:

1. Insert the Cleaner 5 CD and follow the on-screen or printed
instructions.

2. Start the Cleaner 5 application.

3. Choose Preferences from the Edit menu.

The Cleaner 5 dialog box appears.

4. In the News & Updates section, choose “Only when requested”
from the pop-up menu.

5. In the Processing section, select the “Append setting to file name”
check box.

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This setting prevents the accidental overwriting of files. This
might occur, for example, if you are processing for both MPEG-1
Video CD and MPEG-1web.

6. In the Streaming Server Paths section, type the streaming server
paths you are using.

If you select a streaming setting through ProEncode and these text
boxes are blank, the job will fail.

7. Quit Cleaner 5.

Installing the ProEncode Provider Software

To install the ProEncode Provider software:

1. Quit all Windows applications

2. Insert the ProEncode CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

If the installer doesn’t start automatically after you insert the
CD-ROM, do the following:

a. Double-click the My Computer icon.

b. Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

c. Double-click Launch.exe to start the installer.

The Avid Technology window opens.

3. Click Installers.

4. Click Install ProEncode Provider.

5. Follow the instructions in the installation program.

6. When the installation is complete, click Exit.

The ProEncode Provider installer includes the Avid codecs for
QuickTime. A codec (a term derived from compressor and
decompressor) is hardware or software that compresses and
decompresses data. Cleaner 5 requires the Avid software codecs to

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decompress the Avid QuickTime reference movie and create the final
encoded movie.

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For more information about codecs, visit the Codec Central Web site:

www.terran.com/CodecCentral.

Registering a ProEncode Provider with the DMS Broker

You use the ProEncode Registration Tool to register each ProEncode
Provider with the DMS Broker. This process supplies the Broker with
information about the encoder and a list of the Cleaner 5 settings that
the encoder can process.

To register a ProEncode Provider with the DMS Broker:

1. Make sure the Broker is running.

2. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Avid, and then
select ProEncode Registration Tool.

The ProEncode Registration Tool opens, and displays the
Cleaner 5 settings.

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If the Registration Tool cannot find the Cleaner Settings folder, the
settings are not displayed and the Select the Directory to Search
dialog box appears.

a. Select the Cleaner Settings folder (do not open it).

b. Click the Select button.

The dialog box closes, and the Cleaner 5 settings are displayed in
the Registration Tool.

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You need to start Cleaner 5 at least once to create the Cleaner 5 Settings
folder.

3. Type a name for the encoder in the Provider Name text box.

4. Type the DMS Broker name in the Broker Name text box.

Use the Broker name that is displayed in the DMS Broker window
(see “Configuring the DMS Broker” on page 41).

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5. Click the Register button to send registration information to the
Broker (the Broker must be running).

The Password message box appears and asks you for the
Administration password.

6. Type the password you set for the Administrator account, and
then click OK.

The encoder and settings are registered with the Broker, and the
Registration Tool closes.

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You can create custom settings in Cleaner 5, and then register them with
ProEncode. You can then use a custom setting to direct jobs to a particular
provider. See “Adding Custom Settings to ProEncode” on page 67.

Configuring the ProEncode Provider

After you have installed the ProEncode Provider software, you need to
configure the Provider by choosing the appropriate settings.

To configure the ProEncode Provider:

1. Make sure the DMS Broker is running (see “Configuring the DMS

Broker” on page 41).

2. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Avid, and then
select ProEncode Provider.

A message appears, informing you that you must supply the
Provider name and the Broker name.

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3. Click OK.

The Provider Settings dialog box appears.

4. Specify the settings that you want, as described in Ta bl e 2-2.

Table 2-2 ProEncode Provider Settings

Setting Description

Provider Name Type the Provider name that you supplied in the

Registration Tool. If you need to change the
Provider name, you can type the new name here,
but you also need to change it in the Registration
Tool and register the Provider again (see

“Registering a ProEncode Provider with the DMS
Broker” on page 49).

Broker Name Type the Broker name as shown in the DMS Broker

window. If you need to change the Broker name,
you can type the new name here, but you also need
to change it in the Registration Tool and register the
Provider again (see “Registering a ProEncode

Provider with the DMS Broker” on page 49).

Automatically Connect? Choose Yes from the pop-up menu to connect to

the Broker whenever the Provider software is
started. If you choose No, you need to connect the
Provider before you can use ProEncode.

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5. Click OK.

The Provider Settings dialog box closes.

6. In the ProEncode Provider window, click the Connect button to
connect the Provider to the Broker.

7. After the connection is made, the Status line in the ProEncode
Provider window reads “Waiting for Jobs,” and the History
window displays the message “Connection Established.” The
Connect button changes to Disconnect.

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If the Provider cannot connect to the Broker, the Status line reads
“Connection Error.” Make sure the Broker is running, and then click Connect
again.

Leave the ProEncode Provider window open.

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Setting Up a ProEncode Client

Setting up a ProEncode Client requires the following procedures:

• Installing the ProEncode Client Software

• Configuring a ProEncode Client

Installing the ProEncode Client Software

To install the ProEncode Client software (Windows):

1. Insert the ProEncode CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

If the installer doesn’t start automatically after you insert the
CD-ROM, do the following:

a. Double-click the My Computer icon.

b. Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

c. Double-click Launch.exe to start the installer.

The Avid Technology window opens.

2. Click Installers.

3. Click Install ProEncode Client.

4. Follow the instructions in the installation program.

5. When the installation is complete, click Exit.

To install the ProEncode Client software (Macintosh):

1. Insert the ProEncode CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click the ProEncode Installer icon.

The ProEncode Install window opens.

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3. Accept the default installation location from the Install Location
pop-up menu or choose another location.

4. Click the Install button.

The installation starts. When it is complete, a message appears.

5. Click Quit.

Configuring a ProEncode Client

After you have installed the ProEncode Client software, you must
provide the Client with the Broker name and, for Macintosh clients,
the Avid Unity Server name.

ProEncode Client software includes optional settings that you can
specify according to your work needs. If necessary, you can override
these optional settings in the Add Jobs dialog box (see “Sending a Clip

or Sequence to ProEncode” on page 61).

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To configure a ProEncode Client:

1. Open the ProEncode Client window:

- (Windows) Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to

Avid, and then select ProEncode Client.

- (Macintosh) Open the ProEncode folder, and then double-click

the ProEncode Client icon.

A message appears, informing you that you must supply the
Broker name.

2. Click OK.

The Client Settings dialog box appears.

Windows

Macintosh

Specify the settings that you want, as described in Tab le 2- 3.

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Table 2-3 ProEncode Client Settings

Setting Description

Default Source File (Optional) Type the path and file name for the

source QuickTime reference movie. You can click
the Browse button to find and select the file.

Default Destination (Optional) Type the path for the folder where you

want the final encoded movies to be sent. You can
click the Browse button to find and select the path.

Default Batch Name (Optional) Type a name for the batch. The batch

name appears in any notification messages you
receive.

Broker Name Type the Broker name as shown in the DMS Broker

window.

Avid Unity Server Name (Macintosh only) Type the name of the Avid Unity

server for this Avid Unity client.

3. Click OK.

The ProEncode Client window becomes active.

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4. Click Quit.

A message box appears and asks if you really want to quit.

5. Click Yes.

The ProEncode Client window closes.

Checking the Installation and Configuration

To check the ProEncode installation and configuration:

1. Make sure the Broker is running. The Status line should read “The
Broker is currently running.” If at least one Provider is connected,
the History window shows the message “ListJobsWithInfo.”

2. Make sure the Providers and settings are registered with the
Broker:

a. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Setting Up the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 43).

b. Click Providers in the mode selector. You should see a list of

the Providers you have registered along with their connection
status.

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c. Click Profiles in the mode selector. You should see a list of

folders for the Cleaner 5 settings you have registered.

For more information about using the DMS Administration Tool,
see Chapter 4.

3. Make sure each Provider is running. The Status line should read
“Waiting for Jobs.”

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CHAPTER 3

Using ProEncode

This chapter describes how to use the ProEncode application. It
includes the following sections:

• Encoding a Clip or Sequence

• Monitoring the Encoding

• Adding Custom Settings to ProEncode

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Encoding a Clip or Sequence

There are two methods for encoding a clip or sequence:

• Select the clip or sequence within an Avid editing application and
send it to ProEncode. See “Sending a Clip or Sequence to

ProEncode” on page 61.

• Export a QuickTime movie or any other file that Cleaner 5 can
process, and add it to ProEncode. See “Adding a File to

ProEncode” on page 66.

Sending a Clip or Sequence to ProEncode

To send a clip or sequence to ProEncode:

1. Check the following:

- Make sure the DMS Broker software is running.

- Make sure the ProEncode Provider software is running on the

encoders you want to use.

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You can submit jobs to the Broker even if no encoders are available. The
Broker will assign the jobs when one or more encoders becomes available.
However, you will not be able to select a specific provider.

2. In your Avid editing session, select the clip or sequence in one of
the following ways:

- Click the clip or sequence in a bin.

- Click in the Timeline.

- Click the monitor that displays the clip or sequence you want

to export.

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The Avid editing system will automatically create a QuickTime reference
movie that includes all tracks of an entire clip or sequence. If you want to use
IN and OUT points or selected tracks, see “Exporting QuickTime Reference

Movies to ProEncode” on page 95.

You can also right-click
(Windows) or Ctrl+click
(Macintosh) a clip or
sequence in a bin, and
choose Send To
ProEncode from the
pop-up menu.

Profiles window

3. Choose Send To from the File menu and choose ProEncode from
the submenu.

The Avid system processes the sequence by rendering any
unrendered effects, creating files for audio media, and creating a
QuickTime reference movie that points to video and audio media.

After the movie is created, the Add Jobs dialog box appears.

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4. In the Add Jobs dialog box, the Source text box displays the
location of the QuickTime reference movie created by the Avid
editing system. Select the following parameters for the job:

a. In the Destination text box, type the path for the folder that

will hold the encoded movie or click the Browse button to find
and select the folder.

You can set a default destination in the Client Settings dialog
box (see “Configuring a ProEncode Client” on page 55).

b. In the Profiles window, select a setting from the list.

This list includes all Cleaner 5 settings that have been
registered with the Broker, organized by folder. Double-click
the Folder icon to view the individual settings within the
folder.

Each setting is preceded by a colored Signal icon that indicates
the following:

Color Meaning

Green A Provider that can use this setting is online.

Amber At least one Provider can use this setting, but it is not online.

You can submit a job, which will be processed when a
Provider that can use the setting becomes available.

Red No registered Provider can use this setting. This situation

might occur if you create a custom setting on a Provider and
then delete the Provider. You can use the DMS Administration
Tool to delete the setting.

Click the Browse button if you want to find and select a setting
that is not currently registered with the Broker. For example, if
you created a custom setting by using Cleaner 5 on the client,
you can send that setting file along with the job to a particular
encoder.

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To add a custom setting to the list maintained by the Broker, see “Adding

Custom Settings to ProEncode” on page 67.

c. Choose a priority for this job from the Priority pop-up menu.

If there are multiple jobs, the priority determines which jobs
are processed first.

d. (Optional) Choose a specific ProEncode Provider for this job

from the Provider pop-up menu.

Selecting a Provider is necessary if you are sending a custom
setting with the job. You can also use this setting to override
whatever assignment the Broker would have made.

5. After you have selected the parameters, click the Add to Batch
button.

The job is added to the current batch. You can now add another job
to the batch. In most cases, you would use the same QuickTime
reference movie with different parameters.

6. After you have added all jobs to your batch, click Close.

The Add Jobs dialog box closes, and the jobs are shown in the
ProEncode Client window, along with information about each job.

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7. If you want to delete or change a job, select the job and click the
Remove Job button. You can then add the job again, using new
parameters.

8. (Optional) Type a name in the Batch Name text box.

A batch name identifies the group of jobs for notification. The
batch name appears in any notification message sent by the
Broker. Jobs are not identified by batch in the DMS Administration
To ol .

You can set a default batch name in the Client Settings dialog box
(see “Configuring a ProEncode Client” on page 55). If you don’t
name the batch, the DMS Administrator will monitor the batch
using an internally generated job ID.

9. (Optional) If you want to be notified about the failure or
completion of the jobs in this batch, click the Notification button.

The Notification Settings dialog box appears.

10. Select the notification options you want. If you do not want to
receive notification, do not select either check box. Click OK.

The Notification Settings dialog box closes.

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11. Choose a user name from the User pop-up menu.

The user name is associated with each job. You can filter the list of
jobs in the DMS Administration Tool to see only the jobs that the
user has submitted.

12. Click the Submit button.

The Client sends information about all jobs in the batch to the Broker,
which in turn assigns each job to a Provider. The Provider starts
Cleaner 5, which processes the job. The Provider then sends
information about the job to the DMS Broker. If you have chosen to
receive a notification, the Broker sends a message to the client system.

Adding a File to ProEncode

You can use ProEncode to manage the encoding of any video or audio
format that Cleaner 5 can process, such as QuickTime, AVI, or AIFF.

To add a file to ProEncode:

1. Make sure the file is in a folder that can be accessed by an encoder.
For more information, see “Sharing Folders” on page 37.

2. Start the Client by pointing to the Start button, pointing to
Program Files, pointing to Avid, and then selecting ProEncode
Client.

The Add Jobs dialog box appears.

3. Type the path for the source file in the Source text box or click the
Browse button and navigate to the file.

To encode the file, see “Sending a Clip or Sequence to ProEncode”

on page 61. Begin the procedure at step 4.

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Monitoring the Encoding

For troubleshooting
information, see

Appendix B.

After you submit the batch to be encoded, you can monitor the jobs
using the following:

• DMS Administration Tool: The DMS Administration Tool gives
you the most information for monitoring and managing jobs. For
complete information, see Chapter 4.

• DMS Broker and ProEncode Provider windows: Each window
includes a Status line and a History window. The History window
includes information that you can use for troubleshooting.

Canceling Jobs

To cancel a job in progress, you must use the DMS Administration
Tool. See “Canceling a Job” on page 83.

Adding Custom Settings to ProEncode

Cleaner 5 lets you save the encoding and processing parameters you
apply to a file to create custom settings. If you create custom settings,
you need to register the settings with the DMS Broker by running the
ProEncode Registration Tool.

When you register a custom setting with a particular Provider, the
setting is associated with that Provider. This association provides a
way for the Broker to direct particular jobs to a particular encoder. For
example, if one of your encoders uses an acceleration board for MPEG
processing, start Cleaner 5 and create a setting named “MPEG
Acceleration.” Then, register this setting as described in the following
procedure. The next time you submit a job from a ProEncode Client,
select the custom setting. Because the DMS Broker associates only one
Provider with this setting, the job will be sent to that Provider.

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To add custom settings to ProEncode:

1. In Cleaner 5, create a custom setting and save it in the Cleaner
Settings folder.

For example, if you created a QuickTime Progressive setting called
QuickTime Customized, you could save it in drive:\Program
Files\Cleaner 5\Cleaner Settings\QuickTime-Progressive.

2. Make sure the DMS Broker is running.

3. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Avid, and then
select ProEncode Registration Tool.

The ProEncode Registration Tool opens and displays the Cleaner
Settings in the Settings to Register window. In the following
illustration, the setting “QuickTime Customized” is a custom
setting.

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If the Registration Tool cannot find the Cleaner Settings folder, the
settings are not displayed and the Select the Directory to Search
dialog box appears.

a. Select the Cleaner Settings folder (do not open it).

b. Click the Select button.

The dialog box closes, and the Cleaner 5 settings are displayed in
the Registration Tool.

4. Click the Register button to add the settings to the DMS Broker.

The Password message box appears and asks you for the
Administration password.

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5. Type the password you set for the Administrator account, and
then click OK.

The encoder and settings are registered with the Broker, and the
Registration Tool closes.

The custom setting will appear in the Add Jobs dialog box and the
DMS Administration Tool.

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CHAPTER 4

Using the DMS Administration Tool

The DMS Administration Tool lets you monitor and manage all
aspects of your ProEncode system. This chapter includes the following
sections:

• The DMS Administration Tool

• Opening the DMS Administration Tool

• Exploring the DMS Administration Tool

• Using the DMS Jobs Page

• Using the DMS Providers Page

• Using the DMS Profiles Page

• Using the DMS Administration Page

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The DMS Administration Tool

The DMS Administration Tool is the user interface for viewing and
managing the DMS Broker. DMS (Distributed Media Services) is the
software infrastructure on which ProEncode is layered. For more
information about DMS, see “ProEncode Basics” on page 15.

The DMS Administration Tool is a Web-based application that
communicates with the DMS Broker’s built-in Web server. This
communication lets you manage ProEncode through a browser from
anywhere on the Internet.

The DMS Administration Tool performs two types of functions:

• Provides detailed information about the ProEncode system, based
on lists of jobs, encoders, profiles, and users.

• Provides controls for managing the ProEncode system, such as the
ability to cancel jobs, delete ProEncode Providers, delete profiles,
and create or delete users.

Opening the DMS Administration Tool

You can use the DMS Administration Tool on any computer that has
an Internet connection to the computer that is running the DMS
Broker.

To open the DMS Administration Tool:

1. Open a standard Web browser. You must use Netscape Navigator
on a Macintosh system or Internet Explorer on a Windows system.

On a Windows system, you must use Internet Explorer Version 5.0
or later. On a Macintosh system, you must use Netscape Navigator
Version 4.08. Netscape Navigator is part of Netscape
Communicator Version 4.7.

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2. Type a URL for the DMS Broker in the following form:

http://broker_name:8080

For example,

http://broker1:8080

3. Press Return.

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You can find the Broker name in the Name field of the DMS Broker window.

The DMS Administration Tool login screen appears.

4. Type your login name and password (see “Using the DMS

Administration Page” on page 89).

5. Click the Login button.

If the login name and password are accepted, the DMS Jobs page
appears.

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Exploring the DMS Administration Tool

The DMS Administration Tool user interface consists of four areas:

• Mode selector: Determines the DMS Administration Tool’s
functional mode and which mode-related controls are displayed.

• Navigation controls: Appear only on the Jobs page. The controls
determine what jobs are displayed (see “Navigating the Jobs List”

on page 79).

• Control frame: Displays different options, depending on the mode
in which you are working.

• Results frame: Displays information based on your choices in the
control frame, as described in the following sections.

Mode selector

Navigation controls

Control frame

Results frame

Ta bl e 4 - 1 describes the four modes, and where to find more

information about them.

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Table 4-1 ProEncode Modes

Mode Description Section Reference

Jobs Displays the status and other information

about jobs submitted to the DMS Broker. Lets
you cancel or retry jobs, depending on your
level of privilege.

Providers Displays information about encoders that are

running ProEncode Provider software. Lets
you delete encoders, depending on your level
of privilege.

Profiles Displays a list of all profiles (Cleaner 5 settings)

that have been registered with the Broker. Lets
you delete profiles, depending on your level of
privilege.

Administration Displays a list of user accounts. Lets you create

and delete accounts, depending on your level
of privilege.

Using the DMS Jobs Page

The DMS Jobs page lets you view information about ProEncode jobs,
cancel jobs, and retry jobs.

“Using the DMS Jobs Page” on
page 75

“Using the DMS Providers Page”
on page 84

“Using the DMS Profiles Page” on
page 87

“Using the DMS Administration
Page” on page 89

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Opening the DMS Jobs Page

To open the DMS Jobs page:

t Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

The DMS Jobs page appears by default after you log in to the DMS
Administration Tool. If the DMS Jobs page does not appear, click
Jobs in the mode selector.

Mode selector

DMS Jobs Page

The DMS Jobs page displays information about jobs you have
submitted to the DMS Broker. Table 4-2 describes the information
displayed on the DMS Jobs page.

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Table 4-2 DMS Jobs Page Information

Jobs Page
Column

Status The colors and icons in the display indicate the status of

Job The file name submitted by the ProEncode Client, with the Cleaner Setting name

User The owner name (if any) submitted by the ProEncode Client.

Description

the job:

Yellow bar with no icon = Encoding is processing.

Green bar with Check Mark icon = Encoding is completed.

Gray bar with Stop icon = Encoding has been canceled.

Red bar with X icon = Encoding has failed with an error.

Gray bar with no icon = Encoding is pending or is in a
queue.

appended to it.

Progress
Indicator (%)

Start Time The date and time that Cleaner 5 started the encoding.

End Time The date and time that Cleaner 5 finished the encoding.

The percentage of the job completed.

Customizing the Jobs List

By default, the DMS Jobs page displays all ProEncode jobs that the
Broker is currently monitoring. You can customize your view to show
only your jobs or to show only jobs in a selected state.

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To customize the Jobs list:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

The DMS Jobs page appears by default after you log in to the DMS
Administration Tool. If the DMS Jobs page does not appear, click
Jobs in the mode selector.

2. In the control frame of the Jobs page, choose ProEncode from the
Service pop-up menu.

3. Choose All Users or a user name from the User Name pop-up
menu.

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The administrator account allows you to cancel any job. Other accounts let
you cancel only the jobs for that account. See “Setting Up User Accounts” on

page 90.

4. Choose one of the following from the Status pop-up menu:

- All States: Displays all jobs with their current status.

- Processing: Displays only jobs that are currently being

encoded.

- Completed: Displays only jobs that have been successfully

encoded.

- Canceled: Displays only jobs that have been canceled through

the Administrator.

- Error: Displays only jobs that have stopped with an error.

- Pending: Displays only jobs that are waiting to be encoded.

5. Click the Filter button.

In the results frame, the DMS Jobs page displays jobs that match your
choices.

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Navigating the Jobs List

The DMS Administration Tool displays jobs in blocks of fifteen jobs. It
also organizes jobs in groups of 100. Using the following navigation
controls, you can view the list of jobs.

To view the previous fifteen jobs or the next fifteen jobs:

t Click the Previous or Next button.

To view the previous group or the next group of 100 jobs:

t Click the Previous Group or Next Group button. The DMS

Administration Tool displays the first 15 jobs of the group.

To view the beginning or the end of the entire list:

t Click the First or Last button. The DMS Administration Tool

displays the first 15 or the last 15 jobs of the list.

Updating the Jobs List

The Jobs list is automatically updated to show the progress and status
of a job.

If any jobs have been added since you opened the DMS
Administration tool, the Refresh button is enabled in the upper right
portion of the interface. This button indicates that you are able to
update the Jobs list and view new jobs.

To update the Jobs list, do one of the following:

t Click the Refresh button.

t Click any navigation button.

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Purging the Jobs List

All jobs submitted to the ProEncode Broker remain in the Jobs list until
you purge the list. After you purge jobs, they are deleted from the
Broker’s database.

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You must be logged in as Administrator to purge jobs.

To purge the Jobs list:

1. On the DMS Jobs page, click the Purge button.

The Purge Jobs page appears.

2. Select which types of jobs you want to Purge.

3. Click the Continue button.

The Jobs list no longer contains the types of jobs you selected.

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Viewing Details About a Job

To view details about a job:

t On the DMS Jobs page, click the hyperlinked job name that

appears in the Job column.

The Display Job Details page opens in a separate browser window.

Some of this information is also shown on the DMS Jobs page.

Ta bl e 4 - 3 provides information about all the entries on the Display Job

Details page.

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Table 4-3 Display Job Details Page Information

Entry Description

Job ID A number automatically generated by the DMS Broker.

Job Name A name automatically generated by the DMS Broker, consisting of a

combination of the file name (as submitted to the ProEncode Client) and
Cleaner setting.

State The current status of the job (see Tab l e 4 - 2 o n pa g e 77). The background color

of the display matches the status color.

Service The DMS service; in this case, ProEncode.

Priority The priority of the job, as submitted by the ProEncode Client.

Provider The name of the encoder, as registered with the DMS Broker.

Consumer The application that started the process; in this case, the ProEncode Client.

User The user name associated with the job, as submitted by the ProEncode Client.

Submit Time The date and time the job was submitted by the ProEncode Client to the DMS

Broker.

Start Time The date and time the encoding was started by Cleaner 5.

Complete Time The date and time the encoding was completed by Cleaner 5.

Source The location of the source file, as submitted by the ProEncode Client.

Settings The Cleaner 5 setting, as submitted by the ProEncode Client.

Destination The location for the finished file, as submitted by the ProEncode Client.

Percent Done The percentage of the job that has been encoded.

Error If the job has failed with an error, this entry indicates whether it is a nonfatal

or fatal error. If nonfatal, the Retry job button is enabled. If fatal, neither
button is enabled.

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Canceling a Job

You can cancel a job that is in the Pending or Processing state.

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Retrying a Job

You can only cancel jobs that have been submitted under your name. If you
have logged in as Administrator, you can cancel any job.

To cancel a ProEncode job:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. On the DMS Jobs page, click the hyperlinked job name that
appears in the Job column.

The Display Job Details page opens in a separate browser window.

3. Click the Cancel job button.

A dialog box appears, and asks if you are sure you want to cancel
the job.

4. Click OK.

The job remains in the Jobs list but the state changes to Canceled.

You can retry a ProEncode job that is in the Canceled or Error state.

To retry a ProEncode job:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. On the DMS Jobs page, click the hyperlinked job name that
appears in the Job column.

The Display Job Details page opens in a separate browser window.

3. Click the Retry job button.

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The DMS Broker changes the state to Pending and places the job in
the queue for the next available Provider.

Using the DMS Providers Page

The DMS Providers page displays information about computers that
are running ProEncoder Provider software (encoders) and are
registered with the ProEncode Broker.

• DMS Providers Page

Opening the DMS Providers Page

To open the DMS Providers page:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Providers in the mode selector.

The DMS Providers page appears.

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DMS Provi ders P age

Ta bl e 4 - 4 describes the information displayed on the DMS Providers

page.

Table 4-4 DMS Providers Page Information

Providers Page
Column

Provider Name The name of the encoder, as registered with the DMS Broker

Service The DMS service; in this case, ProEncode

Host Name The computer name of the encoder

Application Name The name of the encoder application; in this case, ProEncode Provider

Status Indicates whether the Provider is connected to the DMS Broker

Description

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Customizing the DMS Providers Display

By default, the DMS Providers page displays all encoders that are
registered with the ProEncode Broker. You can customize your view to
show only the connected encoders.

To customize the Providers display:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Providers in the mode selector.

3. In the control frame of the Providers page, choose ProEncode from
the Service pop-up menu.

4. Choose All Providers or Connected from the Providers pop-up
menu.

5. Click the Filter button.

In the results frame, the DMS Providers page displays encoders that
match your choices.

Deleting Providers

You must be logged in as Administrator to delete providers.

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To delete a Provider:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

2. Click Providers in the mode selector.

Administration Tool” on page 72).

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3. Click the Trash icon to the left of the encoder’s name.

A dialog box appears and asks if you are sure you want to delete
the Provider.

4. Click OK.

The Provider is no longer registered with the ProEncode Broker. To
register it again, you need to run the Registration tool (see

“Registering a ProEncode Provider with the DMS Broker” on page 49).

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Deleting a Provider does not delete the Provider’s settings from the Broker.
You need to delete the settings from the Profiles page of the DMS
Administration Tool (see “Deleting Settings” on page 89). Settings for which
there are no known Providers display a red Signal icon in the Add Jobs dialog
box on the ProEncode Client.

Using the DMS Profiles Page

The DMS Profiles page lets you view and delete Cleaner 5 settings that
are registered with the ProEncode Broker.

Opening the DMS Profiles Page

To open the DMS Profiles page:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Profiles in the mode selector.

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DMS Profiles Page

Ta bl e 4 - 5 describes the information displayed on the DMS Profiles

page.

The DMS Profiles page appears.

Table 4-5 DMS Profiles Page Information

Profiles Page
Column

Profile Name The names of the Cleaner 5 settings.The list includes all settings that are

Service The DMS service; in this case, ProEncode.

Description

registered with the DMS Broker. Settings that are shared by more than one
encoder are listed only once.

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Deleting Settings

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You must be logged in as Administrator to delete settings.

To delete a setting:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Profiles in the mode selector.

3. Click the Trash icon to the left of the setting’s name.

A dialog box appears and asks if you are sure you want to delete
the setting.

4. Click OK.

The setting is no longer registered with the ProEncode Broker. To
register it again, you need to run the Registration Tool (see

“Registering a ProEncode Provider with the DMS Broker” on
page 49).

Using the DMS Administration Page

The DMS Administration page lets you create and manage user
accounts.

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The default login for the DMS Administration Tool is the login name
Administrator, without a password. You should assign a password to this
account after you install the ProEncode Broker. See “Setting Up the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 43.

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Opening the DMS Administration Page

To open the DMS Administration Page:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Administration in the mode selector.

The DMS Administration page appears, listing user accounts in
the User Name column.

Setting Up User Accounts

To set up a user account:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Administration in the mode selector.

3. Click the Add User button.

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The Create User page appears.

4. Type a user name in the User Name text box.

User names and passwords are case sensitive and can contain only
letters, numbers, and underscores. They can be up to 255
characters in length.

5. (Optional) Type a password in the Password text box. Then, type it
again in the Retype Password text box.

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Passwords are not required.

6. Click the Save button.

Password information is stored in the DMS.user.table file. By default, this file
is located in the following path:

drive:\Program Files\Avid\DMS\Broker\store\DMS.users.table

Consider making a backup copy of this file in case you need to restore it.

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Editing User Accounts

To edit a user account:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Administration in the mode selector.

3. Click the edit icon to the left of the User name.

The Edit User page appears.

4. Make any required changes.

5. Click the Save button.

Deleting User Accounts

You must be logged in as Administrator to delete user accounts.

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To delete a user account:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Administration in the mode selector.

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3. Click the Trash icon to the left of the Edit icon.

A dialog box appears and asks if you are sure you want to delete
the user account.

4. Click OK.

The user account is deleted.

Reassigning Passwords

If a user forgets his or her password, you need to assign a new one. If
the Administrator forgets his or her password, you need to delete and
re-create all accounts.

To reassign a user password:

1. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

2. Click Administration in the mode selector.

3. Click the Edit icon to the left of the user name.

The Edit User page appears.

4. Type a new password, and then retype it.

5. Click the Save button.

To delete and re-create all accounts:

1. On the desktop of the Broker system, locate and delete the
DMS.users.table file. By default, the file is located in the following
path:

drive: \Program Files\Avid\DMS\Broker\store\DMS.users.table

2. Open the DMS Administration Tool (see “Opening the DMS

Administration Tool” on page 72).

3. Click Administration in the mode selector.

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4. Click the Edit icon to the left of the Administrator name.

The Edit User page appears.

5. Type a password, and then retype it.

6. Click the Save button.

7. Re-create all user accounts (see “Setting Up User Accounts” on

page 90).

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APPENDIX A

Exporting QuickTime Reference Movies

This appendix describes how to export QuickTime reference movies
from an Avid editing application, and then add them to ProEncode. It
includes the following sections:

• Exporting QuickTime Reference Movies to ProEncode

• QuickTime Reference Export Options

Exporting QuickTime Reference Movies to ProEncode

When you use the Send To ProEncode command to automatically send
a clip or sequence to ProEncode, the Avid editing application creates a
QuickTime reference movie that includes default settings. These
settings are listed in “QuickTime Reference Export Options” on

page 100. If you prefer to use other settings, you can export a

QuickTime reference movie from the Avid application or another
application that supports QuickTime reference movies, and add it to
ProEncode.

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The source folder, destination folder, and media must be on a shared drive or
on shared storage. See “Sharing Folders” on page 37.

Use this procedure if you have any of the following applications:

• Symphony Release 3.1

• Media Composer or Film Composer Release 10.1

(Windows NT or Macintosh)

• Avid Xpress Release 4.1

• NewsCutter Release 2.0 or later

For other applications from which you are exporting, see their
documentation.

To export a QuickTime reference movie:

1. Identify the clip or sequence that you want to export in one of the
following ways:

t To export specific tracks in a clip or sequence, enable those

tracks in the Track Selector panel, and disable all others.

t To export part of a clip or sequence, mark IN and OUT points.

t To export the entire clip or sequence, clear IN and OUT points,

and make sure the topmost video and audio tracks are
monitored.

2. Select the clip or sequence in one of the following ways:

t Click the clip or sequence in a bin.

t Click the Timeline window.

t Click the monitor that displays the clip or sequence you want

to export.

3. Choose Export from the File menu.

The Export As dialog box (Windows) or a destination dialog box
(Macintosh) appears.

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4. Select the Export settings by doing one of the following:

t If you created a setting in advance, choose the setting from the

Export Setting pop-up menu and go to step 10.

t If you want to create or edit a setting, go to step 5.

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5. Click the Options button.

The Export Settings dialog box appears.

6. Choose QuickTime Reference from the Export As pop-up menu.

The Export Settings dialog box displays the QuickTime Reference
options.

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7. Select the necessary QuickTime Reference options as described in

Ta bl e A - 1.

If you want to create a movie with IN and OUT points, enabled
tracks, or both, select the appropriate options in the upper right
corner of the dialog box.

8. Click the Save As button.

The Save Export Setting dialog box appears.

9. Type a name for the setting in the Setting Name text box, and click
OK.

The Export As dialog box (Windows) or the destination dialog box
(Macintosh) appears, with the default QuickTime reference movie
file name extension in the File name text box.

10. Select the destination folder for the file.

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Make sure the destination folder can be accessed by an encoder. For more
information, see “Sharing Folders” on page 37.

11. (Optional) Change the file name.

12. Click the Save button.

The file is exported and appears at the chosen destination.

If the export process is interrupted, the entire file is unusable. You
need to repeat the export process.

To encode a clip or sequence, see “Adding a File to ProEncode” on

page 66.

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QuickTim e Reference Export Options

When you use the Send To ProEncode command to automatically send
a clip or sequence to ProEncode, the Avid application creates a
QuickTime reference movie that includes the following settings:

• Flatten Video Tracks

• Fill Spaces with Black

• Render All Video Effects

•Premix Audio Tracks

•Use Network Media References

• Add Shares for Media Drives

• Pixel Aspect Ratio: Square

If you want to use different options, export a QuickTime reference
movie as described in “Exporting QuickTime Reference Movies to

ProEncode” on page 95.

Ta bl e A - 1 describes the QuickTime Reference options in the Export

Settings dialog box.

Table A-1 Export Settings Dialog Box

QuickTime Reference Options

Options Description

Use Marks When this option is selected, the system uses current IN and OUT points

in the selected clip or sequence to determine the starting and ending
frames for export. To export the entire clip or sequence, deselect this
option.

Use Enabled Tracks When this option is selected, the system uses tracks that are enabled in the

Timeline. To export the entire clip or sequence, deselect this option.

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