Winnov Cbox 3 User Manual
User Guide
Version 3.3.030
Updated 04/17/2008
Cbox 3 User guide V. 3.3.030
This guide contains the following main topics:
1. About this User Guide___________________________________________________________________ 4
1.1. Copyright __________________________________________________________________________ 4
1.2. Disclaimer _________________________________________________________________________ 4
1.3. Trademarks ________________________________________________________________________ 4
2. Product Description ____________________________________________________________________ 5
3. Scope of Delivery _______________________________________________________________________ 6
4. Specifications __________________________________________________________________________ 7
5. Safety Instructions______________________________________________________________________ 8
5.1. System Power ______________________________________________________________________ 8
5.2. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD Protection ____________________________________ 8
6. Installation Notices _____________________________________________________________________ 8
7. Getting Setup __________________________________________________________________________ 9
7.1. Rear view _________________________________________________________________________ 10
7.2. Audio/Video Inputs and Outputs ____________________________________________________ 10
7.2.1. VGA (RGB) Input _____________________________________________________________ 11
7.2.2. Dual Head VGA Output _______________________________________________________ 11
7.2.3. Audio Monitor Output ________________________________________________________ 12
7.2.4. Audio Out for Room Sound System ___________________________________________ 12
7.3. Connecting Accessories ___________________________________________________________ 13
7.3.1. Mouse and Keyboard ________________________________________________________ 13
7.3.2. Phantom Power Microphone _________________________________________________ 13
7.3.3. Camera _____________________________________________________________________ 13
7.3.3.1. Using Video Cameras ________________________________________________________ 13
7.3.3.2. Using a Sony PTZ Camera____________________________________________________ 14
8. First Time Start of your Cbox 3 _________________________________________________________ 15
8.1.
Automatic Creating Backup Image__________________________________________________ 15
8.2. Microsoft Windows Mini-Setup _____________________________________________________ 15
8.3. First Windows Start ________________________________________________________________ 15
9. Application Software Overview _________________________________________________________ 16
10. Using CBOX Application _______________________________________________________________ 17
10.1. Getting Started ____________________________________________________________________ 17
10.1.1. Logging In __________________________________________________________________ 17
10.1.2. How to Begin a New Session _________________________________________________ 18
10.1.3. Audio and Video Settings_____________________________________________________ 19
10.1.4. Operator / Manager Information ______________________________________________ 21
10.1.5. SMTP Server Configuration___________________________________________________ 23
10.1.6. My Information ______________________________________________________________ 25
10.1.7. Use Imports/Exports_________________________________________________________ 26
10.1.8. Session Preferences _________________________________________________________ 27
10.1.8.1. Media Stream Preferences __________________________________________________ 27
10.1.8.2. Still Image Preferences _____________________________________________________ 28
10.1.8.3. Custom Properties _________________________________________________________ 29
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10.1.8.4. Players ___________________________________________________________________ 30
10.1.8.5. Web API Acess ____________________________________________________________ 31
10.2. Capturing your Experience _________________________________________________________ 32
10.2.1. Starting Capture and Preview ________________________________________________ 32
10.2.2. Cbox 3 Operator Interface____________________________________________________ 33
10.2.3. Recording Your Capture _____________________________________________________ 34
10.2.4. Checking the Audio Levels ___________________________________________________ 34
10.2.5. Adjusting the Video Levels ___________________________________________________ 35
10.2.5.1. How to Set up your Broadcast and Archive Monitoring? ________________________ 35
10.2.5.2. Video Control / PTZ Control _________________________________________________ 37
10.3. Watching your Experience__________________________________________________________ 40
10.4. Editing your Session _______________________________________________________________ 42
10.4.1. Add an Event ________________________________________________________________ 42
10.4.2. Trim ________________________________________________________________________ 43
10.5. Broadcast your Recording _________________________________________________________ 44
10.5.1. Make a Reservation__________________________________________________________ 44
10.5.2. Live Broadcasting Configuration______________________________________________ 46
10.6. Publishing Your Recording _________________________________________________________ 49
10.6.1. Web Publishing ______________________________________________________________ 49
10.6.2. Publishing Recordings to CD/DVD ____________________________________________ 51
10.6.3. Custom Publishing Manager__________________________________________________ 51
11. Trouble Shooting ______________________________________________________________________ 52
12. System Updates _______________________________________________________________________ 53
13. How to Live Broadcast and Publish Online ______________________________________________ 54
Configuration 1 ____________________________________________________________________ 54
Configuration 2 ____________________________________________________________________ 54
Configuration 3 ____________________________________________________________________ 54
Configuration 4 ____________________________________________________________________ 55
13.1. Creating a New User (Web Server and Streaming Server) _____________________________ 55
13.2. Creating a Shared Directory (Web Server and Streaming Server) ______________________ 57
13.3. Web Site Setup (Web Server) _______________________________________________________ 63
13.4. Windows Media Services Configuration (Streaming Server) ___________________________ 67
13.5. Creating an On-Demand Publishing Point (Streaming Server) _________________________ 73
13.6. Live Broadcasting Configuration (Cbox 3) ___________________________________________ 79
13.7. Web Publishing Configuration (Cbox 3)______________________________________________ 87
14. Glossary ______________________________________________________________________________ 91
15. Contact Technical Support _____________________________________________________________ 95
16. Index Figures__________________________________________________________________________ 96
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1. About this User Guide
This manual will guide you through the basic hardware setup of the Cbox 3 appliance. It
contains safety and hardware installation instructions.
Further information regarding the Cbox 3 application can be found in the help menu and the
online help system.
1.1. Copyright
No part of this document may be photocopied, stored in a retrieval system, transcribed, or
reproduced by any method, be it mechanical, electronic, photographic, or otherwise, without
prior written permission from Winnov.
This appliance is protected by copyright law and international treaties. Unauthorized
reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and
criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.
©
Copyright
2008 by Winnov LP. All rights reserved.
1.2. Disclaimer
Winnov shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
performance or use of this product.
Winnov makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to,
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Winnov continuously improves and updates the products described in this document to suit the
needs of our customers. The contents of this document and the specifications of the hardware
devices and software are subject to change at any time without notice.
1.3. Trademarks
Videum is a registered trademark of Winnov.
Cbox 3 and Cbox are trademarks of Winnov.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks mentioned in this document are owned by their respective companies.
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2. Product Description
Cbox 3 is a powerful presentation recording integrated hardware and software appliance that
will dramatically enhance the effectiveness and reach of any educational, corporate, or public
event communication or knowledge exchange by capturing and streaming real time rich media
presentations with DVD quality video and high fidelity sound.
Cbox 3 is ideal for use by educational institutions, training organizations, seminar and event
organizers, as well as by enterprises.
Companies can deploy Cbox 3 in meeting and conference rooms or bring it to off-site events, to
record and stream live and on demand executive briefings, sales training sessions, product
demonstrations, global announcements, web and marketing communications, employee.
Cbox 3 accepts and synchronizes feeds from any A/V equipment already available: microphone,
camera, VCR/DVD, document camera, video conferencing equipment.
Cbox 3 is able to capture a dynamic computer screen output as a video stream, allowing the
presenter to use any live computer application. Unique to Cbox 3 is its ability to perform text
recognition on the RGB source for automatic text extraction and slide detection.
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Figure 1 - What to do with a Cbox 3
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3. Scope of Delivery
Please make sure, that your Cbox 3 shipment contains the following devices, cables and
software licenses:
CBOX3 Platform USB Keyboard USB Optical Mouse
Microphone XLR Cable Male/Female Audio Adapter cable
VGA cable (DVI-D) VGA cable (HD15 M/M) DVI-I to HD15 Adapter
VGA Splitter cable AV Adapter cable USB to Serial Adapter
AC Power cord
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(see bottom of CBOX3)
MS Office Small Business 2007
Software Key
Figure 2 - Cbox3 Shipment Content
MS Windows Server 2003 Software
Key
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4. Specifications
VGA Input
Analog RGB & DVI up to 1600x1200 @60Hz
Video In
2 S-Video
Composite video
Video Out
Dual DVI (VGA with adapter)
Audio In
1 Microphone XLR balanced
2 RCA Stereo unbalanced
1 XLR Stereo balanced
Audio Out
1 Stereo XLR balanced
Front Panel I/O
2 USB 2.0 ports
1 Headphone-In
1 Microphone-In
Firewire/IEEE 1394 port
Back Panel I/O
Analog RGB & DVI up to 1600x1200 @60Hz
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Memory
2GB total (1GB per DIMM)
Storage
500 GB 3.0GB/s.
Optical Drive
16X DVD/CD R/RW
Dimensions
WxLxH 7.9 in. x 12.2 in x 7.3 in
200mm x 310mm x 185mm
Weight
12lbs; 5.5kg
Power 250W
Input: 100-240V AC
Figure 3 - Specifications
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5. Safety Instructions
5.1. System Power
When the computer is turned off by using the power switch, there still might be power supplied
to the motherboard. To ensure that your computer is completely shut down, unplug the
computer's power cord from its power source.
The Cbox 3 appliance is a completely preinstalled system and there is no need for opening the
chassis for adding and removing components. Please contact Winnov regarding any malfunction
and failure of Cbox 3.
Of course, we cannot inhibit opening the chassis. Therefore please make sure the AC
power cord is unplugged before you open the chassis!
5.2. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD Protection
Static electricity can damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. Before connecting or
disconnecting any device to the Cbox 3 appliance, we recommend that discharge static by
touching a metal part of a grounded PC.
6. Installation Notices
• Do not place the Cbox 3 appliance underneath heavy loads or in an unstable position.
• Do not expose the Cbox 3 appliance to high levels of direct sunlight, high humidity and
wet conditions.
• Do not use or expose the Cbox 3 appliance around magnetic fields as magnetic
interference may affect the performance of the device.
• Do not block the air vents to this device or impede the airflow in any way.
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7. Getting Setup
Cbox 3 is a compact ready to use appliance that quickly converts any room into a quality A/V
studio. Cbox 3 is ready to capture and broadcast any multimedia presentation within minutes of
being carried in. The recording starts at the click of a mouse.
Cbox 3 is a completely preinstalled appliance. It doesn’t require any software installation from
the customer. All necessary system applications have been preinstalled.
The following pages will help you to integrate Cbox 3 within your multimedia environment and
describe how to connect your audio, video and VGA (RGB) sources.
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Figure 4 - Typical Configuration of Cbox 3
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7.1. Rear view
Figure 5 - Cbox3 Rear View
7.2. Audio/Video Inputs and Outputs
The A/V Adapter cable is used to connect audio and video input sources to Cbox 3 and audio
output from Cbox 3. Each cable of the A/V Adapter has a unique description. This description
will help you to identify the video and audio sources during setup of Cbox 3.
Please connect the A/V Adapter cable to the upper slot bracket connector as shown in the
following drawing.
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Figure 6 - A/V Slotbracket connector with A/V Adapter Cable
7.2.1. VGA (RGB) Input
A splitter cable is used to connect to the VGA output of another (Presenter) computer. The
splitter cable separates the analog RGB and digital DVI interface signals. This separation helps
to improve the monitor detection and forces the VGA graphics card of the (Presenter) computer
to enable the digital interface already at boot time.
Figure 7 - VGA (RGB) Input with and Splitter Cable
7.2.2. Dual Head VGA Output
Figure 8 - Dual Head VGA Output
The Dual Head VGA output can be used with either one or two VGA output devices (monitors,
projectors, etc.). One device is always used to display the operator interface of the Cbox 3
application. If a second device is used, it displays the audience view, which is controlled via the
operator interface.
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Both outputs support the analog VGA interface and also provide a DVI interface, which
guarantees a better display quality. Therefore, the DVI interface should be used whenever
possible. If no Monitor or Projector with DVI Interface is available, then a DVI-I to HD15 adapter
is required for connecting to the DVI-I socket.
When two devices are in use, in order to display the audience view, the nVIDIA
graphics card has to be set to DualView. If it was set to Span, Clone or Single display,
audience view will not be displayed in the second VGA output device.
The Cbox 3 application has a mechanism for swapping the assignment of the devices. This
mechanism can be triggered by using the top menu strip item "View- Swap Screens". This
feature should be used when your operator VGA output device is displaying the audience view
and your audience VGA output device is displaying the operator interface.
The frame rate of the audience view is limited due to the fact that this is the output
of the RGB source that has been processed. A VGA splitter can be used to connect
the VGA source to the RGB capture card and to the projector to provide the full
frame to the audience view.
7.2.3. Audio Monitor Output
The Audio monitor output is very useful for the operator to get a preview of the audio sources or
to verify the audio quality of the current Live Stream (recording or broadcasting).
Audio Preview
Connect to Headphone
Figure 9 – Cbox 3 Front View with Audio Monitor Output
7.2.4. Audio Out for Room Sound System
The Audio output of the Cbox 3 appliance can be used to connect to the room sound system or
to a PC Speaker set. The A/V Adapter cable provides a balanced line-level stereo audio out
signal (Audio R Out, Audio L Out) via XLR connectors. Standard adapter/cables can be used to
interface to unbalanced line-level Audio input of the room sound system or to a PC speaker set.
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Figure 10 - Balanced Audio OUT XLR (male) connectors
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7.3. Connecting Accessories
The Cbox 3 appliance comes with
• USB Optical Mouse
• USB Keyboard
• Audio-technical professional Phantom Power Microphone
All these additional devices are shipped with their original packaging, manual and installation
instructions. For further information and more detailed installation instructions please follow the
original manufacturer documentation.
7.3.1. Mouse and Keyboard
The Cbox 3 appliance includes all the necessary applications preinstalled for normal operation.
Use the USB ports when connecting the mouse and the keyboard to the Cbox 3 appliance.
7.3.2. Phantom Power Microphone
Use a professional balanced Audio cable (XLR male and XLR female) to connect the microphone
to the “Audio 1 IN (MIC)” input of the A/V adapter cable. It is not necessary to use the
microphone with a battery; the Cbox 3 appliance will by default apply a 48V Phantom Power
Supply to the microphone.
Figure 11 - Balanced Microphone XLR (female) Connector
7.3.3. Camera
7.3.3.1. Using Video Cameras
Cbox 3 easily connects to a wide variety of videos cameras an S-Video or composite Video
output.
We recommend using the S-Video output because it guarantees the best video quality.
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When using the S-Video output, connect the camera to the “S-Video 1 IN” or “S-Video 2 IN”
input. When using the composite output, connect the camera to one of the four video inputs
“Video 3 IN” to “Video 6 IN” of the A/V adapter cable.
7.3.3.2. Using a Sony PTZ Camera
The Sony PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera is an optional accessory for Cbox 3. It provides an SVideo and composite video output. We recommend using the S-Video output because it
guarantees the best video quality.
When using the S-Video output, connect the camera to the “S-Video 1 IN” or “S-Video 2 IN”
input. When using the composite output, connect the camera to one of the video inputs “Video 3
IN” to “Video 6 IN” of the A/V adapter cable.
The PTZ control feature requires an additional cable connection from the camera (VISCA IN) to
the serial port (COM1) provided by the USB to serial adapter when connected to Cbox 3 (the
drivers for the USB to serial adapter are already preinstalled). Many PTZ cameras can be
controlled over one single COM port when using a VISCA daisy chain.
The address of each camera is assigned during the VISCA initialization process. The camera
addresses are 1, 2, 3… in order, starting from the one nearest the Cbox 3 Com port. The VISCA
address is used during the Cbox 3 installation setup to identify and address each PTZ camera.
Further information reading the VISCA protocol and the camera installation can be found in the
camera manual.
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Figure 12 - PTZ Camera connection diagram
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8. First Time Start of your Cbox 3
8.1. Automatic Creating Backup Image
The first time you start your Cbox 3 appliance, you will see a message that says "Acronis True
Image1 Loading...". This message indicates that a backup image is going to be created for your
appliance. It will take a few minutes for this process to complete. Completion is marked by an
automatic reboot.
8.2. Microsoft Windows Mini-Setup
After the reboot following the backup process, Windows mini-setup will run. The mini-setup will
prompt you to
• Read and accept the EULA (End User License Agreement)
• Enter a Windows product key
(The Windows registration key is found on the bottom of the Cbox 3. All product keys
are shipped with the Cbox 3 Appliance)
The Mini-Setup procedure will ask you to enter the administrator user account and the
computers name. If you are not going to be the administrator for this system, it would be wise to
consult the administrator before completing the mini-setup. Once the mini-setup is completed,
the appliance will automatically reboot.
8.3. First Windows Start
Once Windows starts, your appliance is ready to be used, but we highly recommend that you do
the following:
• Install all available Microsoft updates through Windows Updates
• Install all available Cbox 3 updates
• Activate Windows
• Start a Microsoft Office application (i.e. PowerPoint) and accept the EULA (End User
License Agreement).
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Arconis True Image is a complete disk imaging, system disk backup and restore solution.
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9. Application Software Overview
The feature rich Cbox 3 empowers presenters with the tools to record every aspect of a
presentation and transforms it into a high impact rich media experience that can be broadcasted
live, archived for on demand viewing, burned to DVD, or loaded onto a digital media storage
device. But feature rich doesn’t have to mean difficult to use. Cbox actually helps reduce set up
time and eliminate the need for audio/video mixing & editing know-how.
Record, publish and serve is now as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Record presentations with the click of a button, Cbox does the rest. While you present as you
normally would, Cbox captures every slide, every video, every animation, every website
referenced and turns it into a rich media presentation.
Publish lectures, dynamic presentations, training videos or corporate messages without any
post-production work. Audio and video mixing is handled by Cbox, plus your presentation is
indexed and all content is made searchable. Stream live presentations and lectures or make
them available to viewers as video on demand.
Serve streaming presentation videos to your audience on any standard web/media server.
Cbox’s open API allows you to choose the server hardware and content management software
that you want.
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10. Using CBOX Application
10.1. Getting Started
10.1.1. Logging In
Launch
The Cbox 3 application requires an authentication. The default login for the administrator is as
follows:
Username: administrator
Password: password
Next, follow the procedures outlined in How to begin a new session
to get started.
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Figure 13 – User Login Interface
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10.1.2. How to Begin a New Session
Figure 14 - New Session Interface
Before you begin a new session, you may consult the Audio/Video settings chapter.
In fact, setting up your audio and video devices will customize your Cbox 3 sequences.
For a quick start of the Cbox application, click on BEGIN NEW SESSION in the main menu and
choose
after the session is completed in the Recordings Manager.
There also are different session mode options:
QUICK START. It begins the session with no data. Meta data for this session can be added
SELECT RESERVATION Begins a new session using a session reservation that was
•
previously configured. If the session is going to be broadcasted, starting a session
reservation is required.
SELECT PRESENTER Allows the operator to select the presenter who will be in the session
•
from a list set up by the Administrator.
ENTER CUSTOM PRESENTER METADATA Allows the operator to manually enter the
•
Presenter's data for the session. One application of this is if the presenter is a guest
speaker, who will not often be presenting. Metadata may be added after the session is
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10.1.3. Audio and Video Settings
To configure your Audio and Video Settings you may go on AUDIO/VIDEO MANAGER.
Preset the audio / video manager is important in order to create a list of the devices you will use
(micro, DVD player, cameras) and boost the Cbox performance at its best.
Click on and set up first the
VIDEO STANDARD.
The VIDEO STANDARD should be chosen based on your analog video equipment. NTSC and PAL
video standards are supported. The video standard setting is applied system-wide, so use
equipment that supports the same video standard. If your video standard setting and your
equipment are mismatched, you may see no video or unstable, clipped video.
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Figure 15 - Audio/Video Manager
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Creating a new A/V device
Click on
CREATE and the AV DEVICE EDITOR will appear as follows:
Figure 16 - A/V Device
AV DEVICES
create devices, all available inputs will be considered enabled and they will all use their default
names. By adding specific devices to the Devices list, you are able to provide custom names
and eliminate unused inputs such as micro, DVD player or cameras.
If you are using Sony Camera PTZ, you may consult the PTZ camera chapter
You can plug at maximum 3 cameras.
are analog audio and/or video sources. Creating devices is optional. If you do not
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10.1.4. Operator / Manager Information
10.1.4.1. Who is the Operator Manager?
Operators logon through the Cbox 3 logon page. Operators are responsible for controlling and
monitoring Cbox 3 sessions.
10.1.4.2. Creating a New Operator
Click on OPERATOR MANAGER in the Main menu to access its information and click
OPERATOR EDITOR will appear as follows. You may be able to complete the information and
The
CREATE.
put a profile picture to identify your manager.
The Operator Manager allows you to
EDIT or DELETE an operator manager afterwards.
The operators list can be viewed by DETAILS or by IMAGES.
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Figure 17 - Operator Manager Interface
Figure 18 - Operators List
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10.1.4.3. Who is the Presenter Manager?
You may have many presenters depending on your venue type and how it is managed. Each
session has a single presenter associated with it. From the presenter, the session gets useful
metadata. By creating presenters, you reduce repeat entry of information.
10.1.4.4. Creating a New Presenter
Click on PRESENTER MANAGER in the Main menu to access its information and click
The
PRESENTER EDITOR will appear. You may be able to complete the information and put a
profile picture to identify your manager. The Presenter Manager allows you to
CREATE.
EDIT or DELETE
presenters.
You can also choose your preferred player as follows. To have a preview of the different players
you may consult Watching Videos
chapter.
Figure 19 - Presenter Manager Interface
The Presenters list can be viewed by DETAILS or by IMAGES.
Figure 20 - Presenters List
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10.1.5. SMTP Server Configuration
Figure 21 - System Information Interface
To configure your SMTP Server you may go on SYSTEM SETTINGS. The
SYSTEM EMAIL ADDRESS are used when Cbox 3 sends out email notifications. These do not need
SYSTEM NAME and
to be unique per Cbox 3, but it would be a good idea so those who receive the email know
which Cbox 3 has sent it.
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Figure 22 – SMTP Server Configuration
For the Cbox 3 system to send out email notifications an SMTP SERVER is required. The Cbox 3
will send out notifications to the administrator when new updates are available, hard drive
storage is low, and when sessions reservations have been set up to broadcast. The assigned
operator and presenter will also receive an email notification for session reservations.
The server name is the address of the
SMTP SERVER. If required enter the User Name and
password the Cbox 3 will log onto the SMTP server.
Contact your IT department if you are not sure what to put.
When the server is configured, enter any valid email address in the "Test" group box to verify the
settings are correct.
Click send and Cbox3 will attempt to send an email to the specified email address.
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10.1.6. My Information
The MY INFORMATION panel is where users of all types can customize their specific
information. This includes setting the user email address, user password, and the user image.
It is important to ensure that the user email address is correct. In some cases, Cbox 3 will send
email to users. An example of such a case is when a user starts a broadcast session. The
address to play back the broadcast is sent to the user via email (if you had set up your SMTP
configuration)
The user image is completely optional. These images are not distributed in recording or
broadcast sessions. These images are purely for management purposes.
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Figure 23 - My Information Summary
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10.1.7. Use Imports/Exports
Also you can check the available settings for export in
EXPORT SETTINGS. It allows the
Administrator to export any and all Cbox 3 settings into a single file. The exported file can be
used as a backup for the Cbox 3 settings, or to load onto other Cbox 3 systems that will have
the same configuration. All settings are itemized, so it is up to the Administrator to choose what
settings are to be saved. If there are no settings to save under a category, that category is
grayed out and has a line through it.
You must set up your audio and video devices but you can easily use imports/exports existing
presets which allows you a one time set up production. Click on SYSTEM TOOLS. Then you
can browse and import a setting path in
IMPORTS SETTINGS.
The Administrator can import previously saved settings to the system. This is not system
specific. That means that the exported file can come from another Cbox 3 system. Just locate
the configuration file and click Import System Settings. When importing, all categories that are
affected by the import, and changed to the imported settings. Settings are not added, but
replace the current configurations.
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Figure 24 - System Tools Interface
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10.1.8. Session Preferences
Click on SESSION PREFERENCES in order to set up the following:
- Media Stream Preferences
- Still Image Preferences
- Custom Properties
- Players
- Web API Access
10.1.8.1. Media Stream Preferences
Cbox 3 is capable of producing multiple media streams. Bit rates should be chosen based on
your audience and delivery method. The first media stream, called the
BROADCAST
ARCHIVE / BROADCAST
The analog video input is basically an overlay on top of the RGB input. During a session, the
operator can control the size, location, and opacity of the overlay (RGB settings
media stream, called the
SECONDARY ARCHIVE can be switched between available analog video inputs.
For the
derived from the bit rate. This behavior can be overridden by checking
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, is broadcast (if enabled) as well as written to file. The video source for the PRIMARY
is a mixture of both the switched analog video inputs and the RGB input.
PRIMARY ARCHIVE / BROADCAST and SECONDARY ARCHIVE, the resolution and frame rate are
Figure 25 - Session Preferences Interface
PRIMARY ARCHIVE /
). The second
SECONDARY ARCHIVE written to file only. The video source for the
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supplying Windows Media Profile Files (.PRX). Once this has been done, Cbox 3 will check for
overriding PRX files at c:\primary.PRX and c:\secondary.PRX. If a profile is found to be
incompatible in any way, it will be ignored and the default behavior will be used without warning.
There is also an option to write an MP3 file.
10.1.8.2. Still Image Preferences
Cbox 3 captures still images of the RGB input. Captures can be initiated manually by the
operator or automatically by scene change detection. In on-demand and broadcast playback,
the Cbox 3 Player displays the captured images synchronized with the rest of the captured
media.
The still image compression quality influences the size (in bits) and clarity of the images
captured. If you find that the images captured are taking up too much space or you are having
trouble delivering them for playback due to bandwidth issues, you may want to reduce the
compression quality. If you find that the images aren't crisp enough, you may want to increase
the compression quality.
Three sizes of images are captured: thumbnail, normal, and large. The size (in pixels) of the large
image can be specified. The large size can be bound to the size of the RGB input for
convenience. Only the desired width needs to be specified. The height is automatically derived
from the width.
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Figure 26 – Still Image Preferences Configuration
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10.1.8.3. Custom Properties
Figure 27 – Custom Properties Interface
It is possible to add CUSTOM PROPERTIES to a session. CUSTOM PROPERTIES are defined here. The
operator is prompted to enter custom property values prior to starting a session.
PROPERTIES
can be used to store an application specific value, extend the Cbox 3 Player to have
additional functionality, and/or enable a content management system.
CUSTOM
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