FOCUS Enhancements Server MANL 1161 04 User Manual

MA Series Media Archive Servers  
User Guide  
MANL-1161-04  
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Model Numbers: PX MA-10 or PX MA-50  
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and Warranty Guide included with the server hardware.  
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instructions.  
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Table of Contents  
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Introduction  
Overview  
Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements, ProxSys MA Series Media Archive Server.  
MA Series Media Archive Servers provide the ability to efficiently ingest video clips with their  
metadata from tapeless recording media into the MA server’s media archive. There, preview Flash  
clips are rendered and Blu-ray discs are burned for archiving.  
Ingesting media into the MA server clears the recording medium and allows it to be returned  
quickly to the field for reuse. This eliminates the practice of using expensive tapeless recording  
media as archive storage.  
MA Series Servers  
There are two MA Series Server editions:  
MA-10 with Internal Blu-ray Burner  
MA-50 with External Automatic Blu-ray Burner System  
Both versions provide the same level of media ingest and archive functionality. The single  
difference: the MA-10 is for the manual burning of individual Blu-ray discs while the MA-50  
provides for the automated burning of multiple Blu-ray discs.  
The MA-Server’s user interface is browser-based and no proprietary client software is required  
to access the server. A Flash player application must be installed on local client machines to  
view the MA Flash preview clips.  
Features  
Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)  
The ProxSys MA Series Media Archive Server GUI is compatible with the Microsoft Internet  
Explorer, version 6 and higher (IE 6/7) and Apple Safari browsers.  
Depending on how the MA server is setup, MA functions are accessible via the GUI directly  
from the MA server, over a network or the Internet.  
Operating Systems  
Microsoft Windows XP PRO, 32-bit, Edition  
SUSE 11 Linux running as a virtual machine  
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Features  
RAID Data Security  
RAID 1  
In North America, the MA servers use three high-capacity hard drives, one 500GB buffer  
drive and two 1TB data drives, along with RAID 1 to protect data from drive failure.  
RAID 5  
In the Europe, due to market requirements, the MA servers use three high-capacity, 1TB, hard  
drives and RAID 5 to protect data from drive failure.  
Software  
ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
This application runs on the MA server or a remote Mac/Windows system for ingesting video  
clips from shared storage devices and network drives into the MA server for archiving on  
Blu-ray disks.  
ProxSys Media Archive Manager  
Use this browser-based application to manage video content metadata and storage on the MA  
server. In addition, the manager includes a set of server administration tools.  
ProxSysMA Burn Tool Services  
Click on the ProxSysMA Services icon in the Tool Tray to display the progress of a running  
burn job.  
This application uses Administrator defined settings to create ISO files of the content,  
configure the BD discs, and control the BD burner, see Burn Settings on page 41.  
Disc Burning Software (MA-10 Only)  
A disc burning application is installed on the MA server. Use it to burn ISO files to disc.  
VMware  
This virtual machine hosting application is integral to the MA server but transparent to the  
User. For more information, see OS and Virtual Machine Operations on page 56.  
Blu-ray Burner  
MA-10 - Internal Blu-ray Burner  
Manual operation, burn disks individually.  
MA-50 Automated Blu-ray Burner System  
Automatic burning of multiple disc sets.  
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USB Hardware Key (Dongle)  
USB Hardware Key (Dongle)  
Before the MA Series Media Archive Server can operate, a USB hardware key (dongle) must be  
inserted in to one of the server’s USB ports. The dongle authorizes the MA server applications.  
The dongle must remain in the USB port for the applications to function.  
There is no limit to the number of server Users.  
Third-Party Software  
Focus Enhancements recommends that, with the following exceptions, third-party software should  
not be installed on the MA servers:  
• P2 and Sony XDCAM/XDCAM-EX players on MA-10 and MA-50 servers, see Installing  
• PDF Reader on MA-10 and MA-50 servers.  
These third-party applications must be installed on the MA server’s Tools (T:) drive, see Installing  
Documentation Convention  
In general, information in this guide applies to all MA Series Media Archive Severs unless it is  
specifically identified as MA-10 or MA-50.  
About this Guide  
It is assumed that the user of this guide is familiar with:  
• Collection and use of tapeless content  
• Use of tapeless media devices on Windows / Mac computer systems  
• NLE (non-linear editing) workflow  
This guide is divided into three sections:  
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Overview of MA Server Workflow  
Overview of MA Server Workflow  
The MA Series Media Archive Server is a desktop workstation/server that:  
• Uploads high resolution video clips and associated metadata  
• Creates low resolution proxy preview files for later reference  
• Stores preview files and metadata in MA server database for search and reference  
• Burns high resolution content to single- and dual-layer DVDs and BD discs  
In addition, the MA server provides the ability to:  
• Add or edit existing video metadata  
• List archived video files in a shortlist to use for search and retrieval  
• Output the shortlist as a PDF or printed reference document  
• Create print-to-DVD labels  
The MA server workflow involves three primary steps:  
1. Ingest high-resolution video clips and their metadata using the Media Upload Utility:  
Select media for transfer  
Optionally add or edit metadata  
Upload content to MA server  
2. Archive:  
Optionally edit metadata  
Burn content (high resolution video and proxy preview files) to single- and dual-layer  
BD and DVD discs using Auto or Manual procedures  
Store archive discs  
3. Search and Retrieve Content (Shortlist):  
Search for metadata and preview clips in online MA storage  
Play preview clips  
Optionally edit metadata,  
Select content to retrieve (creating shortlist)  
Publish shortlist as PDF file or printout  
Retrieve content using shortlist  
Ingest Video Clips  
Ingest is the process that involves the transfer of video clips from the video device’s storage  
media to digital files stored on the MA server. The Ingest process is controlled with the  
ProxSys Media Upload Utility and performed from the MA server or a computer with network  
access to the server. The MA server can ingest clips from local or networked hard drives and a  
variety of solid state media, such as P2,  
SxS Pro and Compact Flash (CF) cards.  
Ingesting P2 Cards: Amount Stored Versus Maximum File Size  
• The MA server can ingest and support files sizes of up to and including 50GB.  
• When ingesting content from a storage device, like a P2 card, the total size of the content stored  
on the card is not important so long as no single clip exceeds 50GB in size.  
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Overview of MA Server Workflow  
The upload utility provides three methods for ingesting video files:  
• Manual  
• Folder watch (Auto Watch function)  
• Device watch (Auto Watch function)  
As each high resolution video file is uploaded, the MA server creates a preview Flash clip for  
that file. Each video clip, its preview file, and its associated metadata, are logged into the MA  
server’s media database. Video metadata can be added to or changed as a part of the manual  
ingest procedure or once the clips are stored in a bin, named folder, on the MA server.  
MANUAL  
The User manually:  
1. Selects the video clips to ingest.  
2. Modifies their metadata.  
Adding and Modifying Metadata  
The Manual method offers the opportunity to add, change or delete video clip metadata  
before the ingest process begins. Because Folder and Device watch are automated  
methods, they do not provide the ability to edit video clip metadata.  
3. Selects or creates a destination bin on the MA server.  
4. Initiates the ingest process.  
Selected video clips can be dragged and dropped into the utility window from the system’s  
file/folder browser, for example Windows Explorer.  
AUTO WATCH  
The upload utility’s two AUTO WATCH functions allow the utility to monitor specified  
Folders and Devices, such as CF card readers, and automatically upload video content and  
metadata when new content appears.  
Folder watch  
The User:  
1. Selects folders to monitor for new content.  
2. Selects an existing bin or creates a new bin to receive the uploaded content.  
3. Sets the time for the upload utility to periodically check the folders.  
Folders can reside on a NLE client computer or the MA server so long as the folder  
is shared on the network.  
4. When new video clips are found the upload utility automatically ingests them.  
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Overview of MA Server Workflow  
Device watch  
When Uploading Structured Content, Use Device Watch.  
Device watch may be used to upload both structured and unstructured content.  
This is similar to the Folder watch except that a device is identified as the target of the  
watch. The most common devices are removable hard drives and card readers attached to  
the MA server. Do not use Device watch to monitor shared and local drives.  
An example is when the CF card is inserted into a watched card reader slot. Inserting the  
CF card initializes the reader as a new device on the system. The upload utility receives the  
system alert, recognizes that it is a watched device, and ingests the card’s contents. The  
video clips, metadata, and preview clips are automatically stored in the User designated  
MA server bin.  
Watch Function and Metadata  
If the watched video content, such as P2 or XDCAM, has metadata, it is ingested with the video  
and logged in the MA server’s database. The User can set whether external metadata is  
ingested or not, see Load External Metadata on page 20.  
Metadata Can Not Be Edited During Ingest Procedure  
It is possible to edit metadata once the video clips are stored on the MA server.  
MA Servers Support File Sizes Up To 50GB, Including XDCAM  
There are only two limits to the amount of content that the MA servers can store:  
• The amount of open storage available.  
• An individual video clip can not exceed 50GB in size.  
Watch Content and MA Quick Select Workspace  
When content arrives from a watched folder or device the destination bin is marked as containing  
watch upload. In the MA Series Quick Select workspace, the bin appears in the via watchfolder  
list under the Quick select option. The purpose of this is to notify the user that their metadata  
may not exist and should be added before archiving.  
For instructions about using the upload utility, see ProxSys Media Upload Utility on page 11.  
Once a video file is ingested into the MA server it appears in the designated bin with a  
thumbnail of the first usable frame of the video file. Clicking on the thumbnail, opens the  
Preview Player, see page 30. To preview clips from a remote workstation, it is necessary that a  
Flash player application is installed on the workstation.  
At this point, it is possible to use the MA server’s web-based user interface to edit selected video  
metadata.  
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Archive  
The MA servers are equipped with burners that can create BD and DVD discs. Both MA servers  
create ISO files that they use for burning discs.  
MA-10  
The MA-10 is equipped with an internal, manual DVD and Blu-ray burner.  
1. Use the MA-10 to create an ISO file of the intended archive content.  
2. Use the separate burning application to manually burn the disc and print the disc label.  
MA-50  
The MA-50 employs a robotic DVD and BD burner that can be configured to burn multiple  
discs using either a burn schedule or on-demand.  
In addition, the MA-50 offers the option to create two identical copies of the original disc, one  
for active use and one for deep archiving.  
MA Servers are designed for archiving data and are not intended for use in disc production.  
Once content is uploaded to the MA and ingested, it can be added to the burning queue and  
the burn process begun. Depending on the settings, it is possible to start burning ingested  
content while uploading other content.  
Archiving Discs and Shortlist Reference Documents  
Once the discs are created, two ID codes are automatically assigned to each file:  
• A unique File ID  
• The archive disc ID, see Identifying Archived Content on page 32  
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Search and Retrieve Content  
The MA server provides the ability to create a Storage Media File, or Shortlist, that allows the  
User to search the archive discs for high-resolution content.  
Storage Media File (Shortlist)  
The Shortlist is a User specified list of archived high-resolution content. This list provides  
the User with the information needed to retrieve the original, high-resolution content stored  
on archive discs.  
To create a Shortlist:  
1. Use the MA server’s search function to locate the desired content and then place it in  
the shortlist pane.  
2. Once the shortlist is created, it can be sorted by filename or media storage ID.  
3. When the shortlist is completed, it can be output it as:  
HTML Print file  
The MA server creates the shortlist as a HTML file that appears in a browser window. This  
file can be sent to the User’s local printer. This shortlist contains each video clip’s:  
Filename  
Thumbnail  
All metadata tags in use, see Metadata Management on page 38.  
Creation date  
Length  
Storage Media ID  
PDF File  
The MA server generates a PDF file of the Shortlist which can be displayed or saved to the  
User’s local hard drive. This list is on letter size pages, with a cover page, a table of  
contents, list of Storage Media IDs, and a list of videos with their:  
Filename  
Thumbnail  
Individual file ID  
Creation date  
Length  
All metadata tags  
A PDF Viewer Must Be Installed On the Local Machine  
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ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
Use the ProxSys Media Upload Utility to configure and initiate the MA server’s Ingest process.  
This utility may be installed in computers networked to the MA server and used to load ingest  
video from those computers.  
Downloading and Installing  
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The Media Upload Utility is a JAVA application and it is necessary that the computer running  
the utility have the latest version of JAVA installed before installation of the upload utility. To  
get the latest version of JAVA go to www.java.com.  
The latest versions of the upload utility, for Windows and Mac, are available through this  
window. To download and install the utility:  
1. Open the MA server’s web-based interface, see Login on page 22.  
2. Click on the Upload button.  
The ProxSys Media Upload window appears.  
3. Select and click the source from which to download the ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
installer: from the MA server or the internet. Installers for Windows and Mac are  
available.  
4. Follow the instructions to download the installer.  
5. Locate the upload utility install file and run it.  
To download directly from Focus Enhancements:  
• Latest Window version  
• Latest Mac version  
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Connecting to the MA Server  
When a User starts the Media Upload Utility the Connect to your ProxSys Server window  
appears.  
The first time a User starts the upload utility it is necessary to enter:  
Proxsys Address  
Enter only the server’s numerical address. The default is 10.11.11.11.  
Username and Password  
The MA server ships with the default Username and Password.  
Username: Administrator  
Password: admin  
Username and Password Are Case Sensitive  
To ensure the best security for your MA and content, it is recommended that the MA  
Administrator change this logon to a more secure form during installation.  
Next, press Connect.  
This information is compared to User access privileges and stored.  
In the future, the User only needs to complete the Username or Password -- the other fields are  
automatically completed -- and click on Connect.  
The first utility window to appear is the MANUAL UPLOAD.  
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ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
Manual Upload  
Function Buttons  
MANUAL UPLOAD AUTO WATCH CONFIGURATION  
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Content  
& Metadata  
Tools  
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Use this window to manually select the video clips to upload and their destination bin on the  
MA server. In addition, MANUAL UPLOAD provides the ability to add, change, or delete video  
clip metadata.  
1. Locate the video clips to upload using the your local files directory tree.  
2. Drag and drop the files into the area under the Content and Metadata Tools, to the right of  
the directory tree.  
The cursor indicates where to drop file.  
If there are video clips in other folders, drag and drop them into the upload area.  
If there is metadata associated with a video clip it appears in the row to the right of the video  
clip filename.  
Dragging and Dropping P2 Files  
To load a single P2 file, drag the video clip’s XML file into the open area under the Content and  
Metadata Tools.  
• P2 content can also be added by dragging the entire root directory for the P2 clips into the upload  
area under the Content and Metadata Tools. The MA automatically finds and loads all the clips.  
Dragging and Dropping XDCAM Files  
To load a single XDCAM file, drag the video clip’s XML file into the open area under the Content  
and Metadata Tools.  
To load an entire XDCAM card, drag the entire BPAV directory into the upload area under the  
Content and Metadata Tools. The MA automatically finds and loads all the clips.  
When the utility uploads the P2 or XDCAM XML file(s) the associated video clip(s) also upload.  
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3. Edit the video clip metadata, if necessary.  
Delete  
Selected  
Select  
All  
Add  
Identical  
Metadata  
Overwrite  
Metadata  
Deselect  
All  
b2, b3  
b1  
It is possible to edit a single clip or multiple clips in a batch.  
a. If batch editing, place a check mark by the filename of the files in the batch.  
b. Edit metadata tags.  
1. Edit individual metadata tags  
Click on the text to insert the cursor.  
2. Add metadata to existing data  
Click on the empty field at the top of the metadata tag’s column.  
Enter text.  
Click on the Plus sign. This appends the text to the end of the existing data in each  
selected file.  
3. To overwrite metadata  
Click on the empty field at the top of the metadata tag’s column.  
Enter text.  
Click on the Diskette icon. This overwrites the metadata with the new text in each  
selected file. This is helpful if accidental duplications occur or large amounts of text  
need to be modified in a single field.  
Metadata Fields Cleared When the Media Upload Utility Is Shut Down  
Shutting down the upload utility clears both the metadata fields and Auto Watches, see  
Auto Watch on page 16, and it will be necessary to re-enter them when the utility  
restarts. Metadata that has been saved with content is safe.  
4. Select the destination bin in the your archive pane.  
There are two types of bins: Use existing bin or Create new bin.  
Select the bin type.  
If the bin already exists, click on it.  
If creating a new bin, click on the empty field below the Create new bin option.  
Enter the new bin’s name.  
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ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
5. Select to Archive options.  
It is possible to select, one, both or neither of these options.  
Copy to local folder  
Use this to create a copy of the uploaded clip(s) in a local folder: for more information, see  
Upload as unprocessed  
Use this option if uploading video clips without editing their metadata tags. The  
unprocessed clips are placed in a bin that is accessed by clicking on the Quick select button  
not yet processed. Once uploaded to the MA server, use the server’s web interface to edit  
clip metadata.  
6. Click on the to Archive button to start the upload.  
The progress of the upload is displayed in the Details and status messages box at the  
bottom of the upload window.  
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Auto Watch  
Watch List  
Controls  
Watch  
List  
Folders  
Folder  
Watch  
Timer  
Destination  
Bins  
(Folder watch)  
Destination  
Bins  
(Device watch)  
System Messages  
Set  
Folder watch  
Set  
Device Watch  
AUTO WATCH provides the ability to automatically upload video clips to the MA server from  
local Folders or Devices, such as CF card readers. In both cases, the watch procedure involves:  
• Designating a target (folder or device) to be watched by the Media Upload Utility.  
• Designating a destination bin on the MA server.  
Frequency of the automated upload depends on:  
Folder - the User sets a timer that tells the utility when to check the folder. A watch can be  
continuous or as infrequently as once every 24 hours.  
Device - the utility watches for the system message that is sent when storage media is  
inserted into the device and the device goes online.  
AUTO WATCH Functions Do Not Provide Metadata Editing Capabilities  
Because AUTO WATCH is an automated upload process, it is not possible to edit video clip metadata.  
The metadata is uploaded and logged into the MA server’s database in its original form.  
Watch Functions Are Active Only While Media Upload Utility Is Active  
Because AUTO WATCH is an upload utility function, it runs only when the utility is running.  
AUTO WATCH runs in the background, minimize the utility window to hide it.  
To add the utility to the computer’s autostart list, use the extension -autologin.  
To Import Structured Content Use Device Watch  
To import structured content like P2 and SxS, use the Device watch function.  
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On the MA server, locate and track the upload of content from the watchfolder. In the Quick  
select menu, click on the via watchfolder button to display a list of bins that are ingesting or  
have ingested content via a watch.  
Folder watch  
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1. Select the host folder to watch.  
2. Select the destination bin.  
a. If the bin already exists, click on the bin and select Use existing bin option: in  
the illustration, Instant_News_Network.  
b. If the bin does not exist it must be created. Select the Create new bin option.  
The MA server will create a new bin using the name assigned to the sub-folder  
in Step 1. The MA bin structure does not include sub-bins.  
3. Set the Check folder timer.  
This is the time that the upload timer waits before it checks the folder and uploads its  
contents. As long as the Media Upload Utility is active, the timer runs continuously  
and uploads are performed periodically.  
4. Click Add Watchfolder to save and activate the watch.  
The watch is listed in the Watchfolder pane.  
Uploading Files  
To upload files, place them in the host directory’s target sub-directory.  
Device watch  
1. Enter the device’s ID in the Device ID field. This tells the utility which device to  
monitor for activity.  
An example of a device ID is the system assigned drive letter for a P2 card reader. It  
may be necessary to include the drive name with the drive letter.  
2. Select the destination bin.  
a. If the bin already exists, click on the bin and select Use existing bin option.  
b. If the bin needs to be created, select the Create new bin option. When the  
upload occurs, the MA server creates a new bin with the date of the upload.  
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3. Select the type of file being uploaded from the dropdown menu.  
4. Click Add Watchfolder to save the watch.  
The watch is listed in the Watchfolder pane.  
When storage media matching the Device watch criteria is inserted into a reader, a  
system message is sent out, the upload utility receives the message and initiates the  
upload/ingest. The utility upload message window, Transfer content to your  
ProxSys, appears. The upload occurs automatically: no actions are required.  
Watchfolder Function Is Active Only When Media Upload Utility Is Running  
The Watchfolder is a function of the Media Upload Utility, not the MA server. Watchfolder is  
active only while the upload utility is running. If it is necessary for Watchfolder to run 24 x 7,  
the upload utility must be allowed to run continuously, in the background.  
Configuring Watch Settings  
There are three watch settings located in the CONFIGURATION window.  
Delete local content after upload  
Transfer already existing content  
Wait for copy completion  
For more information about these settings, see Wait for copy completion in Minutes on  
Editing a Watch  
Watches are editable.  
1. Select the watch to edit from the list in the My Watchfolders pane.  
The watch settings display in either the Folder or Device watch areas.  
2. Change any of the settings.  
3. Click Modify selected to save the changes.  
The changes appear in the watch item in the MyWatchfolders pane.  
Transaction History  
Click on the View History button to see an itemized list of all AUTO WATCH activities for the  
time that the upload utility has been running. These transactions include:  
• Creation and modification of watches (monitors),  
• When watch timers are started,  
• When uploads begin, end, and if they are successful,  
• Errors,  
Closing the upload utility resets the history function and clears the transaction list.  
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ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
Configuration  
Watch  
Settings  
Misc.  
Settings  
Load  
External  
Metadata  
Watch and Miscellaneous Settings Controls  
Load External Metadata Controls  
The CONFIGURATION window provides additional parameters in three areas: Watch Settings,  
Loading external metadata, Miscellaneous Settings.  
Watch Settings  
Delete local Content after transfer  
When enabled, the upload utility deletes the Watch folder files after they have been  
uploaded to their destination bin.  
Transfer already existing Content  
Use this setting to upload content that has been uploaded previously.  
When previously uploaded content is about to be transferred, the upload utility appends a  
copy number to the filename and posts a message in Details and status messages pane to  
alert the User.  
It does not matter if the previously uploaded file is transferred to the same bin as before or  
to a new bin, it will receive a new copy number each time it is uploaded.  
Wait for copy completion in Minutes  
Use this time to create a wait period before the upload starts. This is done, to insure that  
there is enough time to allow the complete copying of a file to the target folder before  
upload begins.  
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ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
Load External Metadata  
1
2
3
Use this workspace to ingest the external video clip metadata (native metadata). The  
ProxSysMA Metadata column lists the MA metadata tags used by the MA server to perform  
content search and retrieve operations. It is important to identify the external metadata tags  
that have the same type of data as the MA server’s tags. The upload utility provides the ability  
to translate external tags with different names to the MA server tags. For more information  
Use these settings to match external metadata with the MA server’s metadata.  
1. Select the type of metadata being uploaded from the Load external metadata  
dropdown menu.  
The dropdown menu contains a list of metadata standards. Pick the one used during the  
recording of the video.  
Displayed in the ProxSysMA Metadata column is a list of the MA server metadata  
tags. This is a list that the MA server Administrator manages, see Metadata  
2. Assign video clip metadata to each MA metadata tag.  
Click on the empty field in the External metadata column opposite the MA tag. A  
dropdown list of video metadata tags appears. Pick the tag whose data is similar to the  
MA tag.  
3. Click on Save Assignments to complete.  
In addition, there are the Assign Equal Named and Reset All Assignments controls.  
Assign Equal Named  
Click on this button to automatically assign external metadata tags to MA tags that have the  
same name.  
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ProxSys Media Upload Utility  
Reset All Assignments  
Click on this button to reset all metadata assignments to empty default.  
Miscellaneous Settings  
Store Connect Data  
Check this box to save server connection data for future use.  
It is possible to save multiple users and servers in the upload utility.  
Local folder  
Use the Browse function to set a path to a folder where the upload utility can save files that  
it has uploaded to the MA server.  
Delete files in local folder automatically  
Use this function with Interval for deletion ...  
Check this box to remove files saved to the local folder.  
Interval for deletion of files in local folder  
Set a time period that the upload utility should wait before it deletes files in the local folder:  
minimum is 6 and maximum is 96 hours.  
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MA Series Operations  
MA Series Operations  
Use a Windows or Mac supported browser to access the MA server’s features:  
• Search content metadata to locate newly uploaded and archived content  
• Preview video content using Flash proxy preview files  
• Manage metadata fields  
• Add or edit video clip metadata  
• Manage the MA server’s User rights  
• Create and output shortlists of selected content which provide content metadata, video  
thumbnails, file details, and archival location (disc ID)  
• Manage archive disc burn settings  
• Monitor MA system performance  
The browser requires only that a Flash player be installed on the host computer.  
Login  
Using a Mac Safari or Internet Explorer, version 6 or higher, browser, enter the IP address of the  
server in the browser’s address field to open the MA server’s Login window.  
1. Enter your Username and Password.  
2. Click on Login.  
The main User window appears.  
User’s Rights and Default Login  
The MA Administrator sets User’s rights including Username and Password. The MA server  
default login is Administrator and admin, for more information see User Admin on page 36.  
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MA Series Operations  
Home Workspace  
Retrieve Latest Version  
Media Upload Utility  
Set Number of Items  
Shown In Content Area  
Select Method to  
Find Content  
Bin  
Short List Area  
The Home workspace has the following areas and functions:  
Home button - use to return to default Home workspace from other pages.  
Upload - retrieves latest version of Media Upload Utility from Focus Enhancements  
website for installation on the MA server.  
Show - use to set the number of items, bins or content files, to show on a workspace page.  
Quick select, Search, My bins -- use to locate content files stored on MA server.  
Bin Name - click on name or icon to open a bin and show its content.  
Action - use these buttons to manage content in a bin. The User’s privileges determine  
which actions are available, see User Admin on page 36.  
See below for a full description of each workspace feature.  
Quick select  
Use Quick select to list bins by the criteria:  
not yet processed  
This button lists bins that contain content uploaded before the  
User could enter or modify its metadata: see Manual Upload  
via watchfolder  
This button lists bins containing content recently uploaded  
using one of the watchfolder functions, see Auto Watch on  
year  
Bins are also listed by the year that they were uploaded.  
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MA Series Operations  
Bins  
Bin Name  
Click on the Bin Name or the thumbnail image above it to display contents of that bin. The  
name is from the bin’s metadata.  
Description  
Description entered in the bin’s metadata.  
Actions  
The User’s rights determine which of these actions are available, see User Admin on page 36.  
edit bin metadata  
• Add, change, or delete the bin’s metadata.  
Refresh page to see changes.  
• Display list of media in the bin.  
• Upload graphic file to display as bin’s thumbnail image.  
delete this bin  
• Delete the bin and its contents from the MA server.  
This Procedure Permanently Deletes Files. There is no undo for this procedure.  
merge bin with ...  
• Specify a target bin to merge with.  
• MA server moves the contents from the current bin to the target bin.  
• Once empty, the current bin is deleted.  
create media now  
• Use this function to create an archive immediately, without meeting default burn  
setting criteria: e.g. 70% of archive disc has not been met.  
• Immediately burns content to an archive disc, provided it does not conflict with a  
scheduled burn. ProxSysMA Services manual settings are used.  
• Uses Administrator predefined media settings, see Create media now (Burn-on-  
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MA Series Operations  
Search  
General  
Search  
Metadata Tag  
Date Discs Bins  
Search Criteria  
Area  
Start Search  
The Search menu bar provides five categories of search criteria.  
MA Server Search Engine  
The MA server employs the Apache Lucene search engine. The MA server supports:  
• Single and multiple character wildcard searches.  
• Boolean logical operators AND, OR, and NOT.  
These operators must be entered in ALL CAPS.  
• Phrases delimited by quotation marks.  
• Escaping the special characters that are part of the query syntax.  
These special characters are + - && || ! ( ) { } [ ] ^ " ~ * ? : \ .  
In general, the search procedure involves:  
1. Selecting a search category: General Search, Date, Discs, Tags, or Bins.  
2. Filling the search parameters.  
3. Clicking on Go to start the search.  
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MA Series Operations  
Search results appear in the Search Results pane to the right of the Search function.  
General Search  
Use a word or character string to perform a search of the properties of all contents for  
matches. General Search does not support dates.  
Date  
Search for contents using their creation dates. It is possible to specify a specific date, if  
known, or a range of dates using the Created after and Created before parameters.  
Discs  
Enter the disc ID number of the disc to look for.  
This search returns all of the contents on the requested disc.  
Metadata Tags  
Use up to four metadata tags and Exact or Fuzzy logic to search content metadata. To search:  
1. Select the metadata tag from the dropdown menu listing all MA server metadata tags.  
2. Enter the search term for the tag.  
3. Select the type of term: required, optional, or not.  
not excludes the term from the search.  
Bins  
Search for bins using their parameters name, description, and created after/before dates:  
either individually or in combination.  
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MA Series Operations  
My bins  
Select De-Select Delete  
Edit  
Number of Items Shown Display Layout  
In Content Area Tabular or List  
All  
All  
Selected Metadata  
Content File Listing  
(metadata layout)  
User’s Bin List  
Thumbnail  
Content  
Status  
Viewer  
Shortlist  
Metadata  
Click on a bin to display its contents.  
Display Layout  
How the content displays depends on the layout selected.  
• Tabular - displays the content files’ as a table of thumbnail images accompanied by their  
filenames, lengths and a set function buttons: Viewer and Shortlist.  
• List - displays all content as a list, see illustration above. Also includes metadata fields.  
Content List Functions  
Before a content file can have its metadata edited or be deleted, it must be selected for the  
action.  
Select All  
Selects all content: places a check mark before each content item.  
De-Select All  
De-selects all content: clears all check marks.  
Delete Selected  
Deletes content item from the bin and the MA server.  
Caution: This Procedure Permanently Deletes Files: there is no undo.  
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Edit Metadata  
4a  
3
1
Overwrite  
4b  
Add  
Original  
Metadata  
Content  
Status  
2
It is possible to add or overwrite metadata to the existing content metadata.  
1. Click on the Edit Metadata icon.  
The metadata editing workspace appears, there are five editable metadata fields and  
two editing buttons: Overwrite and Add.  
The MA server and the content may have more than five active metadata tags,  
however, in the My bins view, the MA server displays only the first four and the  
content file’s creation date. To edit all metadata tags, open the Preview Player, see  
2. Select the content file(s) to edit by placing a check mark in front of each content  
file’s thumbnail.  
It is possible to edit multiple content files at the same time.  
3. Enter new metadata in the proper field(s).  
4. Select the method for applying the metadata:  
a. Overwrite Existing Metadata  
Click on the Diskette icon.  
b. Add Metadata to Existing  
Click on the Plus icon and the new metadata is appended to the end of the exist-  
ing data.  
Content Status  
ST: HDD  
Indicates that the high resolution content is stored on the PX MA temporary storage hard  
drive, see Hard Drives and Data Security on page 2.  
Rendering  
Indicates that the preview file is being created.  
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MA Series Operations  
TO ARCHIVE  
Indicates that the high resolution content is stored on the PX MA temporary storage hard  
drive, but is being processed and burned to archive disc by the ProxSysMA Burn Service,  
ID: 1000  
The assignment of a content ID number indicates that the content is now offline and  
available on an archival disc with the same ID.  
Shortlist (Reference List)  
Use the Shortlist to create a reference list for locating  
archived content. Output the list as a PDF document or an  
HTML page. Either can be printed.  
PDF files require a PDF reader, such as Acrobat.  
Begin by collecting the archived content’s proxy preview  
files in the Shortlist pane. Locate the files using the search  
function. Then, either:  
•Drag and Drop files into the Shortlist pane.  
•Click on a file’s Shortlist icon.  
•Click the Add file to shortlist button in the Preview  
Organizing Shortlist Content  
Organize the content list using the sort by storage id or sort by filename buttons.  
Select Content to Delete  
It is necessary to select content files before deleting them from the list.  
Place a check mark in the box in front of the content thumbnail. The check mark icon selects  
all listed content and the empty box icon de-selects all content.  
Shortlist Output: Printer and PDF  
The procedures for generating a printer copy or PDF of a shortlist are similar.  
Click on the Printer or PDF icon.  
Printer - The MA server generates and displays an HTML print file, then opens the  
client computer’s printer function. The list of content items contains, filename,  
thumbnail, subject, creation date, length, media storage ID of the archive disc where the  
content item is stored, and all enabled metadata, see Metadata Management on page 38.  
In addition, the printout includes a web link to the MA server generating the list.  
PDF - The MA server generates a PDF document with cover page, a table of contents, a  
list of and the list. The list contains the filename, thumbnail, all metadata tags, creation  
date, length, and the media storage ID of the archive disc where the content item is  
stored, and all enabled metadata, see Metadata Management on page 38.  
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MA Series Operations  
Preview Player  
Assign Clip Thumbnail  
As Bin Thumbnail  
Edit File Metadata  
(all metadata tags)  
Add File to Shortlist  
(Media List)  
Flash Must Be Installed on the Client Computer for the Preview Player to Function.  
The Preview Player provides the ability to run the preview Flash files of the high resolution  
content file. The preview file was automatically created when the content file was uploaded to  
the MA server, see Ingest on page 29.  
Rendering Thumbnails and Preview Flash Files  
A video’s thumbnail appears before its preview Flash file is completely rendered. It is possible to  
check the status of the Flash file generation by previewing and looking at the Elapsed time slider.  
The player displays all of the content file’s data and metadata, as well as a list of other files in  
the same bin.  
In addition, the Preview Player allows the User to:  
• Edit the file’s metadata.  
• Add file to the Shortlist.  
• Assign the file thumbnail to be the bin thumbnail.  
The thumbnail is the first frame of the video clip.  
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Workflow: Burning Blu-ray (BD) and DVD Discs  
Workflow: Burning Blu-ray (BD) and DVD Discs  
All MA series servers offer the ability to burn single- and dual-layer BD and  
DVD discs for archiving. The model of MA server determines how the discs  
are created, manually or automatically.  
It is recommended that Panasonic Blu-ray media be used for archiving.  
For disc storage capacities, see Archive Disc Capacities on page 50.  
MA-10  
The MA-10 server has a manually operated, internal disc burner.  
To create archive discs:  
1. Create ISO image file(s) of the content using ProxSysMA Services.  
Once the ISO file has been created, it appears in the ISO-Files folder on the F: (Work) or  
T: (Tools) drive. For information on drives, see Hard Drives on page 53.  
2. Set Tools > Burn Settings > Backend > ISO target directory to the location of the ISO  
file.  
3. Burn each disc manually, using the ISO file and the application provided with the MA  
server.  
a. Login for the burner application is pxma for both Username and Password.  
b. Consult the burner’s documentation for specific operation instructions.  
4. Create and output a Shortlist, see Search and Retrieve Content on page 10. This list  
includes the Media Storage ID of the disc for each archived content item.  
MA-50  
The MA-50 uses an automated Blu-ray burner to automatically create multiple BD or DVD  
discs.  
To create archive BD or DVD discs:  
1. Set to Primera or Rimage in Burn Settings, see Burn Settings on page 41.  
2. Select when to burn the disc:  
Immediately with create media now, see Create media now (Burn-on-Demand)  
Schedule burn time, see Automatic Burning Schedule on page 43.  
3. When a burn starts, high resolution content is downloaded from the MA server, the virtual  
machine, to the work directory, see Hard Drives on page 53.  
4. Once content is downloaded, an ISO and disc image graphic is created.  
5. Content is then passed to the automated burner’s software for automatic burning.  
ISO Files After Burning Disc  
In addition, the MA server provides the option that once the ISO file is burned and verified, the  
MA server can remove the high-resolution content from server storage. This option is available  
to Users with Administrator rights, see Delete files after ISO creation on page 42.  
The preview Flash files and metadata are maintained on the MA server for future reference.  
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Workflow: Burning Blu-ray (BD) and DVD Discs  
Burns Start After All Flash Files Are Created  
If the User attempts to burn a disc before all of the preview Flash files for a job’s content have  
been created, the MA server alerts the User and ignores the burn request. The job remains in the  
queue and once all the preview files are generated, the job is run during the next scheduled burn.  
To burn the job as soon as possible, click on the Create media now action button, see create  
media now on page 24. It is also necessary that the MA server’s burn settings be set for this  
Maximum Video Clip Size  
A single video clip cannot exceed 50GB in size, P2 or SxS. Archiving a video clip this size  
requires the use of a dual-sided BD disc.  
Identifying Archived Content  
When a content file is archived: the file is burned to disc, file integrity verified, and the ID  
number of the archive disc is assigned to the content file. This number appears as the:  
ID in the bin, below the file thumbnail,  
Media ID in the Preview Player  
Stored on media: in the shortlist output  
In addition, each content file is assigned a unique identifier that is listed in the shortlist as the  
file’s ID.  
Disc IDs Are Automatically Assigned and Not Customizable  
To create a series of discs with a distinct name, the User can modify the Company name field, see  
Label Settings on page 44. In addition, the MA server prints the filenames of the largest clips.  
ProxSysMA Services Burn Tool  
ProxSysMA Services is a pre-installed application on the MA server. It starts automatically  
when the MA server boots up.  
The burn tool uses the current Burn Settings to:  
• Create ISO files of the content  
• Configure the BD or DVD discs  
• Control the disc burner, see Burn Settings on page 41.  
Checking Burn Status  
The state of the ProxSysMA Services icon in the desktop Tool Tray indicates the stage that  
the archive process is in. When the icon flashes:  
Red - content is downloading  
Green - ISO file is being created  
Yellow - burning is taking place  
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Workflow: Burning Blu-ray (BD) and DVD Discs  
In addition, it is possible to display archive process details.  
1. Click on the ProxSysMA Services icon in the desktop Tool Tray.  
The ProxSys MA Services Status window appears.  
2. Click on the Details button in the status window for more information and access to the  
burn log.  
If the Details window does not appear, it is because the burn tool is in idle mode.  
3. Click Close to close the status window.  
This does not terminate the service.  
Print-to-DVD Labeling  
The MA-50 server has the ability to print directly to inkjet ready DVDs.  
Use Only Print-to-DVD Media for Disc Labeling  
Focus Enhancements recommends using only inkjet print-to-DVD media for disc labeling, rather  
than:  
• Adhesive labels  
• Writing on the disc surface with indelible markers  
Preventing Data Corruption  
Media must be kept extremely clean during recording and playback or un-correctable digital  
errors will occur.  
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Administration Tools  
These functions require Administrator’s  
rights.  
Tools  
The MA server Administrator has all the  
capabilities of the User plus a set of four  
server administration tools:  
Hardware Key Required Before MA Applications Can Function  
Before the MA applications can work, it is necessary to install a hardware key, dongle, in one of the  
USB ports of the MA server, see MA Dongle on page 53.  
Default Login  
The MA server is shipped with a default login to permit the Administrator initial access.  
Username: Administrator  
Password: admin  
Username and Password are case sensitive.  
Once the MA server is installed, secure the server by changing its Username and Password.  
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User Admin  
User Admin  
Remove Add Save  
The User Admin tool supplies the ability to add and remove MA server Users and set their  
privileges.  
User Privileges  
The privileges assigned determine which bin Actions are available.  
User may modify bin and content metadata and merge bins.  
User may delete content and bins.  
User is admin assigns modify and delete privileges and access to administration TOOLS.  
Adding a New User  
1. Click on the Plus sign above the list of Users.  
A form window appears.  
2. Complete the new user’s information.  
3. Set User privileges.  
4. Click Save Changes.  
The new User appears in the User list.  
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User Admin  
Removing a User  
1. Insert a check mark in front of the User(s) to be removed.  
2. Click on the Trash Can icon.  
A dialogue window appears asking confirmation for removal.  
3. Click on Yes.  
4. The MA server removes the User.  
Changing User Privileges  
1. Insert a check mark before the User(s) with changing privileges.  
2. Insert or remove a check marks in front of the privileges that are changing.  
3. Click on the Diskette icon to save changes.  
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Metadata Management  
Metadata Management  
Save  
Use the Metadata Management list to create, name, organize, and activate the MA server’s set of  
25 metadata tags. The User/Administrator can name these tags to match any metadata standard or  
job required. Placing a check mark in a tag’s field in use box enables the tag and it appears in the  
upload utility’s Load External Metadata table where it is used to synchronize the ingesting of video  
clip metadata, see Load External Metadata on page 20.  
Metadata Tags  
Metadata is information that relates to the content itself or the organization’s categorization of  
content. Most often, metadata is initially added during production and then used in post-  
production. The list of metadata tags created and how they are used depends on the complexity  
of the production/post-production environment.  
Two examples are below:  
Simple Metadata Workflow  
A simple metadata workflow is when the same set of metadata tags are used, in its entirety,  
for all projects: from production and through post-production. In such a case, the User/  
Administrator creates and enables a list of tags once. Only if the organizational workflow  
changes, will it be necessary to change the list of tags.  
An example is a wedding videographer who records events that have identical metadata  
requirements.  
Complex Metadata Workflow  
A complex metadata workflow is when there are different types of projects that require  
different sets of metadata. In such a case, the User/Administrator creates a master set of all  
tags and then enables project specific subsets of the master list. The User/Administrator may  
need to frequently enable/disable tags, depending on the content being ingested.  
An example is a video news company that records a variety of event types: business, crime,  
interviews, sports, etc. When collecting and ingesting content from a variety of events, it is  
more efficient to use only the metadata tags that apply to each event.  
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Metadata Management  
The metadata tags that are available for a specific project are set by the User/Admin with the  
Field in use control, see page 39. In addition, the Media Upload Utility must be configured  
for each project workflow. These settings are saved on the MA server.  
Multiple MA Server User/Administrators and Multiple Media Uploaders  
If the MA server has multiple User/Admins and each has installed their own media upload utility,  
then each User/Admin must setup the MA metadata and their uploader for those metadata tags  
that they need.  
Metadata Controls  
The MA server metadata controls are:  
Number  
Set the order in which the metadata tags appear in the metadata management window.  
Name  
Enter the name of the metadata tag. This name may be a standardized tag name used in a NLE  
or unique.  
Field in use  
Placing a check mark enables the metadata tag and allows it to collect metadata. Enabled  
fields appear in the ProxSysMA metadata column in the Media Upload Utility Configuration  
window.  
Remember to Save Metadata Settings  
Notify Users When Making Changes to Metadata Fields  
A User must restart their Media Upload Utility to download changes made with the metadata  
management.  
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Performance  
Performance  
The Performance provides controls for updating the system and regenerating the MA server’s  
search index and displays of current MA server statistics and system information.  
System Update  
Click on this button and the MA searches for update files that have been uploaded to the server.  
Recreate Search Index  
Use to regenerate the MA server’s search index.  
Remember to Save.  
Statistics  
number of contents  
HDD usage  
Current Logins (Users)  
Overall Logins  
System Information  
Server Version  
Video Server Version  
O/S Version (operating system)  
Disk Space (used/free)  
Disk Space Is For PX MA VM Core Storage and Does Not Include Windows Temporary Stor-  
age  
Memory Usage (used/free)  
Swap Usage (used/free)  
CPU Usage (used/idle, master server, video server)  
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Burn Settings  
Burn Settings  
Burn Settings controls the configuration and operation of the MA server’s Blu-ray burner. The  
User can burn a disc, on demand, using the Create media button in their bin but, the configuration  
for the disc is predefined by the Administrator.  
Burn Settings and Their Options Depend on the MA Server Model and the Type of Disc Burner  
Used  
Remember to Save Settings By Clicking On the Diskette Icon.  
The settings are grouped by function.  
Burn Settings  
These settings define the type of media to be used.  
Number of media  
Select the maximum number of discs to use when creating the burn job.  
The MA server uses the Burn fill ratio to optimize the ISO files for most efficient use of disc  
storage.  
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Burn Settings  
One bin per media  
There are two modes: One Bin and Mixed.  
One Bin Mode  
When enabled, the BD burner, burns the content from one bin on each media. This can be  
used to separate content from different Users or projects to different media.  
Creation of the ISO file will not start for a queued bin until all of its preview files have been  
rendered.  
Mixed Mode  
It is possible to create a disc with content from multiple bins, if the burn schedule is set to  
00:00h and the one bin per media is not set.  
To start the mixed mode burn, the User clicks Create media now in the bin, with this  
button only the content from this bin is burned to a media, even the function is activated on  
several bin´s. Then at 00:00 the ProxSys MA will burn all the remaining content and  
optimize to use minimal media to burn.  
Media size  
Select the type of storage media and capacity from the dropdown list.  
Work directory  
Located in the MA server’s Windows OS, this directory is where the ISO files used for  
burning discs are created and saved. This directory is shared with ProxSysMA Services.  
Burn fill ratio (MA-50 only)  
This setting triggers the automated burning of discs. The ratio is size of content to capacity of  
selected media type.  
Example  
If Blu-ray DL (double layer) discs are used, each disc has a capacity of 50GB. Setting the  
Burn Fill Ratio to 90% means that there must be 45GB of content loaded in the bin before  
the automated burn begins.  
Minimum fill ratio (MA-50 only)  
This setting specifies the minimum size of content required to trigger a disc burn. The ratio is  
the size of content to capacity of selected media type.  
Delete files after ISO creation  
Enable this option to delete all local files, i.e. high-resolution content and metadata files, after  
successful creation of the ISO file.  
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Burn Settings  
Automatic Burning Schedule  
The MA server provides three timers for scheduling batch burns during a 24 hour period. At  
each scheduled time, all queued jobs are processed.  
The MA-50 uses templates to create media labels, see Label Settings on page 44.  
Create media now (Burn-on-Demand)  
Typically, the automatic burning timers control when storage media is created. However, it is  
possible to allow Users to burn-on-demand discs for individual bins. To do this:  
1. The User must select a burn time that does not conflict the scheduled burn settings.  
2. The following Administration Burn Settings must be:  
One bin per media is enabled.  
One of the Automatic Burn Schedules set to 00:00.  
3. The Backend settings must be set to the appropriate MA-50 burner, see Backend  
4. Start the burn by clicking on the Create media now button in the bin.  
Creation of the bin’s ISO file will not start until all of its preview files have been ren-  
dered.  
Backend Settings - MA-10  
Backend Type  
From the dropdown list, select the type of output.  
ISO - Create ISO files that the User then burns to disc.  
ISO target directory - This directory receives the ISO files after they are generated.  
Backend Settings - MA-50  
Backend Type  
From the dropdown list, select the type of output. The type selected determines which group  
of settings is displayed.  
ISO - burn an ISO file for manual archiving.  
ISO target directory - This directory receives the ISO files after they are generated.  
Primera - The MA-50 is equipped with this robot burner.  
Rimage - A robot burner.  
Check Focus Enhancements for the latest list of qualified devices,  
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Burn Settings  
Primera Settings  
The Primera burner is pre-installed and its settings are automatically filled.  
Client ID: pxma  
Primera Hot Folder:C:\PTBurnJobs  
Primera Label: C:\ProxsysMAService\ProxsysMAPTTemplate.std  
Rimage Settings  
The Rimage burner is pre-installed and its settings are automatically filled.  
Client ID: pxma  
Rimage User Host: depends on Customer’s network configuration.  
Rimage User Port: depends on Customer’s network configuration.  
Rimage XML Path: C:\RTBurnJobs  
Rimage Label: C:\ProxsysMAService\ProxsysMAPTTemplate.btw  
Label Settings  
The User may create disc labels containing Company Name and Disc ID with the default  
template supplied with the MA server.  
Use Inkjet Ready Discs for Print to Disc Labeling  
Do not use adhesive labeling materials.  
MA-10  
When burning ISO files, the MA server generates a PNG image file for the label. The ISO  
and PNG files are stored in the same directory. The label is manually printed on to the disc.  
MA-50  
The MA-50 uses templates to position graphics and text fields for the automatic printing of  
media labels. The template filenames are:  
Primera - ProxsysMAPTTemplate.std  
Rimage - ProxsysMAPTTemplate.btw  
Custom Labels  
Custom labels may be created: this requires the use of the label making application supplied  
by the burner manufacturer:  
Primera - use PTPublisher  
Rimage - use CD Label  
At a minimum, custom templates must have the same fields as in the default template.  
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Burn Settings  
ProxSys Settings  
These settings allow the ProxSysMA Services to connect with the MA server and the Blu-ray  
burner.  
1. Set Host to localhost.  
Windows Admin Privileges Required To Change the ProxSys IP Addresses.  
2. Set User name and Password.  
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Unarchived Content  
Unarchived Content  
Replace Preview  
with Generic  
Select Deselect Remove  
All All  
Render  
Preview  
The Unarchived Content menu provides a list of the content that is currently on the MA server. It  
is good practice to review MA server content at least once every two weeks to verify that adequate  
storage remains available for temporary and preview files.  
Available Disk Space in the Performance Menu is for PX MA VM Core Only  
The available disk space shown in the Performance menu does not include Windows temporary  
storage.  
The Unarchived Content menu offers three features:  
• Current status of preview file creation for listed content,  
• Expedite creation of preview files for selected high resolution content,  
• Replace functional generic MA preview file for failed preview file,  
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Unarchived Content  
Preview File Status  
The User may determine the status of preview flash file creation for files that have been  
uploaded to the MA server but not yet archived. There are four rendering status messages:  
• RENDERING  
This message appears with a status bar indicating progress. of rendering process.  
• PREVIEW OK  
Indicates that the preview flash file was rendered successfully.  
• PREVIEW FAILED  
Indicates that rendering was attempted but terminated. Check to see if file type is  
supported.  
• OK, FILE TYPE HAS NO PREVIEW  
Indicates that the uploaded file is not a video and that a preview file was not generated.  
Files that do not have preview files display a generic thumbnail.  
Render Preview  
To create preview files, select file(s) and click on the Render icon. This places the files at the  
end of the current rendering queue.  
If Render Fails  
The most common reason for the render process to fail is that the file’s format is not supported by the  
MA server.  
To view the latest rendering status for listed files, use the browser’s Refresh function to update  
the page.  
Replace Failed Preview with Generic Preview  
Video clips that do not have functional preview files are not automatically archived. The User  
may either:  
• Attempt to create a functional preview file by re-rendering the high resolution content,  
• Delete the content,  
• Replace the failed preview file with a functional generic preview file supplied by the MA  
server,  
To replace the failed preview file with the functional generic MA preview:  
1. Go to Tools > Unarchived Content.  
This procedure requires Administrator rights.  
2. Select the high resolution clip(s) that have failed previews.  
3. Click on the Replace Preview with Generic icon at the top of the unarchived content  
list.  
The MA server can now archive the high resolution video clip.  
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Media Formats  
Media Formats  
Standard  
Res.  
Frame  
Rate  
Camera/  
DTE Recorder  
P2 NTSC  
DV  
480  
480  
480  
480  
480  
480  
480  
1080  
1080  
780  
24 P  
24 PA, P2  
24 P2  
DV  
DVCPRO  
DVCPRO  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPROHD  
DVCPROHD  
DVCPROHD  
P2 PAL  
24 PA, P2  
24 P2  
24 PA, P2  
30 P2  
24 PA, P2  
24 P2  
24 P2  
DV  
576  
576  
576  
25 P2  
25 P2  
25 P2  
DVCPRO  
DVCPRO50  
XDCAM NTSC  
HQ  
SP  
HQ  
1080  
1080  
1080  
60 i  
60 i  
(1920X1080/59.94i)  
(1440X1080/59.94i)  
30 P  
(1920X1080/  
29.97P)  
HQ  
SP  
1080  
1080  
24 P  
24 P  
(1920X1080/  
23.98P)  
(1440X1080/  
23.98P)  
HQ  
HQ  
HQ  
720  
720  
720  
60 P  
30 P  
24 P  
(1280X720/59.94P)  
(1280X720/29.97P)  
(1280X720/23.98P)  
XDCAM PAL  
HQ  
SP  
HQ  
HQ  
1080  
1080  
1080  
720  
50 i  
50 i  
50 i  
25P  
(1920X1080/50i)  
(1920X1080/50i)  
(1920X1080/25P)  
(1280X720/25P)  
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Media Formats  
Standard  
Res.  
Frame  
Rate  
M2T NTSC  
GY-HD2XX M2T  
GY-HD2XX M2T  
CANNON XL H1 M2T  
CANNON XL H1 M2T  
CANNON XL H1 M2T  
SONY V1 M2T  
720  
720  
30 P  
60 P  
24 F  
30 F  
60 i  
1080  
1080  
1080  
1080  
1080  
1080  
1080  
24 A  
24 P  
30 P  
60 i  
SONY V1 M2T  
SONY V1 M2T  
SONY V1 M2T  
M2T PAL  
GY-HD2XX M2T  
GY-HD2XX M2T  
SONY HDR-HC 7e M2T  
720  
720  
25 P  
50 P  
50 i  
1080  
Standard  
QuickTime .Mov  
720  
1080  
60 P  
60 P  
Audio Format  
MPEG Audio Layer 1–2  
MPEG-2  
32 kHz–48 kHz  
32 kHz–48 kHz  
Calculated Storage Requirements  
Video Format  
Hours/Terabyte  
DV  
HDV  
79  
90  
MPEG-2 (4 Mbps)  
MPEG-2 (6 Mbps)  
MPEG-2 (10 Mbps)  
DVCPRO HD (1080i 60)  
538  
364  
222  
19  
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Maximum File Size Supported  
MA servers support file sizes as large as 50GB, including XDCAM.  
BD and DVD Disc Capacities  
Disc Type  
DVD  
Single Layer  
4.7GB  
Dual Layer  
8.4GB  
Blu-ray  
25GB  
50GB  
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Hardware  
Hardware  
MA Dongle  
MA servers require that a USB hardware key (dongle) be installed in a server USB port before  
the server will operate. Insert the dongle before power up of the server.  
The dongle must remain in the USB port for the applications to function.  
Hard Drives  
MA servers use three high capacity hard drives. How the drives are configured depends on  
where they are used.  
North, Central, and South America  
These MA servers have three drives: two 1TB and one 500GB.  
The 500GB drive has two virtual drives:  
C: (Windows)  
Windows XP PRO operating system. Do Not Modify: This Is Not A User Drive.  
This drive provides temporary storage of the high-resolution content during the Ingest  
process. When the MA server verifies that the content is archived on a disc, this content  
is erased from the drive.  
F: (Work)  
This is the where the User works. There are five folders:  
PXMA-auto-archive  
This folder is shared on the network and used by the Auto Watch functions for  
uploading files from local NLE or ingest stations.  
PXMA-local-Copy  
This folder is shared on the network and used by the Copy to local folder function for  
downloading files from the MA server to local NLE systems or shared network  
storage.  
ISO-Files  
Folder where the ISO files are generated. On PX-10 they need to be dragged into the  
burn tool manually, on MA-50 they are stored here temporally until taken into the  
automated disc burner.  
PXMA-auto-archive  
This folder is shared on the network and used by the Auto Watch functions for  
uploading files from local NLE or ingest stations.  
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Hardware  
Tools  
This folder is used by the various MA applications and has various sub folders.  
Desktop Shortcuts Provide Access to User Folders  
Drive T: is the only drive with User accessible folders. To assist the User, desktop shortcuts  
are provided for all accessible folder.  
The two 1TB data drives form a RAID 1 system. This is represented by the virtual drive:  
V: (PX-VM-Storage)  
This drive is for PX MA server and VMware storage. It is where the MA server store’s  
its database and preview clips. Do Not Modify: This Is Not A User Drive.  
Backup PX-VM-Storage Folder to Archive MA Database and Proxy Preview Files  
Backup the PX-VM-Storage folder as part of MA server disaster recovery plans.  
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Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia  
These MA servers have three 1TB drives, each with two partitions, creating 6 virtual drives.  
C: (Windows)  
Windows XP PRO operating system. Do Not Modify: This Is Not A User Drive.  
This drive provides temporary storage of the high-resolution content during the Ingest  
process. When the MA server verifies that the content is archived on a disc, this content  
is erased from the drive.  
T: (Tools)  
Tools drive, this is the drive where the User works. There are four folders:  
PXMA-auto-archive  
This folder is shared on the network and used by the Auto Watch functions for  
uploading files from local NLE or ingest stations.  
PXMA-local-Copy  
This folder is shared on the network and used by the Copy to local folder function for  
downloading files from the MA server to local NLE systems or shared network  
storage.  
ISO-Files  
Folder where the ISO files are generated. On PX-10 they need to be dragged into the  
burn tool manually, on MA-50 they are stored here temporally until taken into the  
automated disc burner.  
Tools  
This folder is used by the various MA applications and has various sub folders.  
Desktop Shortcuts Provide Access to User Folders  
Drive T: is the only drive with User accessible folders. To assist the User, desktop shortcuts  
are provided for all accessible folder.  
V: (PX-VM-Storage)  
PX MA server and VMware storage. Do Not Modify: This Is Not A User Drive.  
The V: drive stores the virtual MA server’s database and preview clips.  
Backup PX-VM-Storage V: Drive to Archive MA Database and Proxy Preview Files  
Backup V: drive as part of MA server disaster recovery plans.  
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RAID Data Protection  
RAID Data Protection  
RAID 1  
In North America, the MA servers protect data using a RAID 1 implementation. The MA server  
has three drives, a 500GB drive used as a buffer and two 1TB drives for data storage. One data  
drive is the data mirror of the other. Should one data drive fail, it is possible to replace it and  
duplicate the data on that drive from the other.  
RAID 5  
In Europe, the MA servers protect data using a RAID 5 implementation. Each of the three 1TB  
drives has two partitions, creating 6 virtual drives. Data and parity information is striped across  
the virtual drives. Should any single real hard drive fail, it is possible to recreate that drive’s data  
on its replacement drive.  
Replacing a Failed Drive  
Power down the MA server before replacing the failed drive. When the server powers up, the  
data from the failed drive is automatically rebuilt on its replacement.  
OS and Virtual Machine Operations  
The PX MA Series server’s host operating system is Windows XP PRO. VMware is used to create  
a virtual machine with SUSE Linux as its OS. During operation the server’s XP PRO/virtual SUSE  
Linux configuration is invisible to the User/Administrator.  
Windows XP PRO  
The XP PRO, 32-bit, provides the environment in which the following applications run:  
• Internet Browsers  
The MA server supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher and Safari browsers.  
• JAVA Runtime 6 V13  
This is required for the ProxSysMA Services application.  
• Media Upload Utility  
The upload utility is a JAVA application.  
• ProxSysMA Burn Tool Services  
ProxSysMA Services is a JAVA application used for creating ISO files and burning BD  
discs.  
• Disc Burning Application  
This application is provided with the MA server. Use it to burn ISO files to disc.  
• VMware  
The VMware Workstation automatically starts when the MA server powers up. The  
workstation window appears on the desktop and should be left open and allowed to run in  
the background.  
SUSE Linux  
SUSE provides the environment for the ProxSys MA Series Server application.  
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Installing Third-party Software  
Installing Third-party Software  
With the following exceptions, Focus Enhancements recommends that third-party software  
should not be installed on the MA servers.  
These applications must be installed on the MA server C: (Windows) drive.  
For the MA-10 and MA-50:  
• P2 Viewer  
The User may download the P2 viewer from  
P2 Drivers May Be Required  
If the Media Upload Utility is installed on a Windows or Mac system, it is necessary to download  
the appropriate platform P2 drivers.  
For P2 files, it is assumed that there is a P2 card reader installed.  
• Sony XDCAM EX Clip Browser software  
The browser may be downloaded from:  
SxS Drivers May Be Required  
If the Media Upload Utility is installed on a Windows or Mac system, it is necessary to download  
the appropriate platform SxS drivers.  
• PDF Reader  
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Operations  
Operations  
This section provides information and instructions for situations that require intervention  
on the part of the Administrator.  
MA Server Applications Fail to Initialize  
Verify that the MA server’s dongle, USB hardware key, is installed in one of the server’s USB  
ports. If the dongle is removed, MA applications will not function.  
Viewing Preview and Video Files Without the MA Server  
If the MA is inaccessible, it is possible to view proxy preview files and video clips that are  
stored on an archive disc. This includes P2 and XDCAM. Required to view these files:  
• A PC or Mac with a disc drive that is compatible with the archive disc: BD or DVD.  
• an installed Flash player for viewing the proxy preview files.  
• A player application that is compatible with the video clip format.  
P2 and XDCAM embed the video file, its metadata, and other information in an MXF  
wrapper file. P2 and XDCAM each require a specific player, or can be loaded into an NLE  
for viewing.  
Backing Up Proxy Preview Files and Metadata  
Typically, a MA Server can store 2500 hours of proxy preview files and their associated  
metadata before it is necessary to backup content. Metadata is stored in the MA server’s  
database.  
The location of the files to backup depends on the drive configuration of the MA server:  
RAID 1 (North, Central, and South America)  
Backup proxy preview files and database from the system’s Window V: drive. For more  
information about system drives, see North, Central, and South America on page 53.  
RAID 5 (Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia)  
Backup proxy preview files and database from the system’s Window V: drive. For more  
information about system drives, see Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia on page 55.  
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Operations  
Restarting the MA Server  
Virtual Machine Power Options  
Power Off Suspend Power On Reset  
Virtual Machine  
Environment  
Console Work  
Area  
Ctrl+G or  
Click in area to Enter.  
Status Bar  
Disc HDD Network  
Virtual Log  
Machine  
Virtual Connections  
Occasionally, it may be necessary to reboot the MA server system, i.e. after installing a  
Windows security upgrade. To do this, it is necessary to:  
1. Power down the MA server on the virtual machine.  
This step immediately stops the MA server regardless of the programs that are running.  
Select the server in the VM environment.  
Click on the red Power Off button.  
2. Shut down the VMware application.  
3. Conduct Windows restart of the MA server system.  
When powering up the MA server the VMware virtual machine starts automatically in the  
background as the system is booting. It can take up to 10 minutes for the virtual machine to load  
all necessary services, including the MA server.  
For more information about the VMware Control Console, refer to official VMware  
documentation.  
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If MA Server Login Fails  
If, when logging on to the MA server through a Web browser, the login fails, determine if the  
ProxSys Dongle is in the right USB-Port. If the dongle is in the correct port, then the dongle  
activation by the VMware host may be missing.  
Virtual Machine Must Be Running for the Following Procedure  
The virtual machine must be running before implementing the procedure below. If the VMware GUI  
window is inactive, use the key-combination CTRL+ALT to un-block the window. Next, click on it with  
the mouse: VMware’s Release Cursor Function.  
To activate the MA server’s dongle:  
1. Open the VMware Server Console.  
Click on the VMware icon on the server’s desktop.  
2. Select Choose Local host.  
3. Activate the ProxSys MA Server Dongle.  
In the illustration, the dongle is the Aladdin Knowledge System USB device in port 1.  
3d  
3e  
3b  
3c  
3a  
a. Select the tab for the MA server’s virtual machine: in the illustration, vm_5_0.  
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b. Select the VM button in the menu bar.  
c. Select Removable Devices.  
d. Select USB Devices.  
e. Select the MA server dongle from the list: in the illustration, Aladdin  
Knowledge System USB device (Port1).  
The virtual machine starts.  
4. After the restart, click on Stop and then Start.  
5. Log on to the MA server, using the browser on the User-PC.  
IP Networking Information  
This IP networking information is to assist the User/Admin if network IP settings need to be  
changed. Because the MA server is pre configured to User network specifications, the actual  
LAN IP addresses may be different from those used in the examples and illustrations.  
It is assumed that both the Windows host operating system and the SuSE Linux guest operating  
system are functional.  
The MA server’s network IP setup has two primary steps:  
1. Configuring the Windows (host) LAN IP networking settings.  
2. Configuring the MA Server’s Linux (Guest to Host) IP network settings.  
This requires the VMware Workstation.  
Assign the MA Server A Fixed IP Address  
The MA Server must be assigned a fixed network IP address to ensure that a stable  
connection is maintained with the real network, the host system, and the overture MA server.  
Because many networks employ dynamic IP addressing, it is necessary to convert the MA  
server’s dynamic network IP to fixed. The following procedure includes a method for  
converting a network IP from dynamic to fixed.  
However, depending on the DHCP server’s consistency at issuing the same IP to the MA  
server, the User/Administrator may need to periodically reset the MA system’s network  
settings.  
Fixed IP Addresses Preferred For MA Server LAN Connections  
When connecting the MA server to a network using dynamic IP addressing, the most consistent  
connection uses fixed IPs.  
Contact the Network Administrator and request a range of IP addresses to use for MA server  
network setup.  
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Configure Host (Windows) Network Settings  
1. Display the Windows Network Connections window.  
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2
3
3a  
3b  
3c  
3d  
3e  
4
2. Select the system’s Local Area Connection and display its TCP/IP Properties.  
3. Click on the Use the following IP address button.  
This opens the fixed IP network space.  
To convert LAN IP from dynamic to fixed, requires assigning a Default gateway and  
DNS servers to the existing LAN IP.  
To do this:  
a. Enter the given LAN IP in the IP address field.  
In this example, 192.168.0.20.  
b. Enter Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0.  
c. Enter Default gateway IP.  
This is selected from the IP range provided by the network administrator. In this  
example 192.168.0.5.  
d. Click on Use the following DNS server addresses.  
e. Enter IPs for Preferred and Alternate DNS servers.  
Select these from the IP range provided by the network administrator.  
In this example 10.1.1.11 and 10.1.1.12.  
For a fixed IP, the above settings already exist. Make a note of these settings because  
they will be used later.  
4. Click OK to save.  
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5. Return to the network connections window and select the VMnet1 connection.  
VMnet1 provides PC to VM connections.  
Ignore VMnet8, it is an internal VM to PC connection.  
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7
7a  
7b  
8
6. Display the VMnet1’s TCP/IP Properties.  
7. Select Use the following IP address and enter the following:  
a. IP address - 10.11.11.10.  
b. Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0.  
This matches the LAN IP Subnet Mask.  
8. Click OK to save.  
Now configure the MA server’s VM network settings.  
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Configure MA Server VM Network Settings  
1. Open the VMware Server Console.  
This should be running in the background. It is not necessary to shut it down.  
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4
2
3
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9
5
6
10  
Settings shown are for Network card eth0.  
2. Click on the control line screen to enter the console’s work area.  
Inside this area, use the keyboard for all actions.  
Press Ctrl-Alt to return the Windows environment.  
3. Login to PX MA in the virtual machine with root and toor1.  
4. Open the YaST Tool by entering yast on the control line and pressing the keyboard  
Enter key.  
The YaST Control Center appears.  
5. Select Network Devices and then Network Settings.  
6. Use Tab key to select Network Port eth0.  
7. Press Alt-I on the keyboard for editing the settings.  
The Network Settings screen appears.  
8. Enter eth0 IP address.  
This IP must be within the range of Windows host system, for example:  
The Windows Host System has the IP address 192.168.0.20. This is a common private  
network IP address range.  
Then, MA Server eth0 should have an IP address like 192.168.0.xxx. Often, 10 is a  
good choice for xxx.  
9. Return to the Network Settings screen by using the keyboard function key F10.  
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Operations  
10. Select Network Port eth1.  
The Network Card Settings screen appears.  
11. Enter the eth1 IP address.  
This IP must be in the range of the VMNet1 IP Address of the Windows Host system  
which is 10.11.11.10.  
eth1 can be set fixed to 10.11.11.11 because the VMNet1 network is only used  
between the VM and the Windows Host system. It is not accessible by other computers  
in the Windows Host network.  
Remember to set the Subnet Mask is set to 255.255.255.0.  
12. Press F10 to finish.  
13. Reboot the MA server in the VM or enter on the command line:  
/etc/init.d/network restart.  
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P2 Information  
P2 Information  
File Handling During Ingesting and Archiving  
The most important issue when the MA server uploads and ingests content from a P2 card is that  
the maximum size of a single video clip can not exceed 50GB in size.  
Searching for and retrieving archived clips is simplified because the MA server maintains the  
clips relationship on the P2 card from upload through storage on archive discs. Related clips are  
kept together on a single disc or a sequence of discs. The MA shortlist for the content identifies  
each clip and on which disc it is stored.  
High Resolution Content  
The MA server does not change the original high resolution content. It looks the same  
regardless of the NLE that it is imported to.  
P2 and PX MA Metadata  
There can be two sets of metadata associated with a P2 file:  
• Native P2 Metadata  
This is the metadata that was added in the field, in-camera, during production and before  
the clip is uploaded and ingested by the MA server. The P2 metadata downloads to the  
NLE.  
• PX MA Metadata  
This is the data that is added using the ProxSys Media Upload Utility and/or one of the  
MA server’s metadata editing functions. This metadata is maintained in the MA server  
database and is used for searching and retrieving proxy preview files. PX MA metadata is  
not compatible with P2 metadata and it is not downloaded to the NLE.  
These two metadata sets are maintained separately.  
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