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Ray replied on June 15, 2009 18:52 to the question "mpeg hiccups/stutters" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Sarah,

Also try defragging your E: (Content) drive. If your files get to fragmented, it can cause stuttered playback.

There was a post from chad about it here:

http://getsatisfaction.com/trms/topic...

-ray

Ray replied on May 16, 2009 11:41 to the question "how do I play mpg4?" in Tightrope Media Systems:

I'm assuming your using an SX line of servers.

Have you setup your devices? And created formats for them?

You'll get that error for a few reasons.

1) Your trying to play to many things off a video server, for example trying to play three videos at once off a 2 channel player

2) You don't have your formats / devices configured properly

Is this a new install. Can you get anything scheduled to play off the servers?

Have you looked at the SX setup guide? Setting up devices and formats is covered there.

http://www.trms.com.s3.amazonaws.com/...

There is also more in depth knowledge in the users manual.

http://www.trms.com.s3.amazonaws.com/...

Post any more questions if you need help.

-ray

Ray replied on May 16, 2009 11:35 to the question "how do you set up bins" in Tightrope Media Systems:

There is only one 'bin' per user. The bin is sort of a way to keep track of a short list of shows.

For example I use the bin when I create shows. When I create a new show I add it to the bin. Then when I schedule a show I remove it from the bin. This way I can keep track of which shows I have ingested, but not yet scheduled.

If your looking for a more permanent bucket for shows you could use projects.

To setup a new project click Shows from the main menu and then choose the Projects tab. Choose New Project and enter in a project title and a description.

Now when creating a show record, just choose Link Project when entering the shows meta data.

You can use the projects to podcast, as well as to search for shows during scheduling.

I use projects to organize all my series programming.

Hope this helps.

-ray

Ray replied on May 15, 2009 13:00 to the question "Setting up Devices and having trouble" in Tightrope Media Systems:

The USB Serial Hub should get connected to your SX2, as I'm imagining that is what is running Cablecast.

How you hookup the devices depends on the devices. If they are serial controlled you would connect them through the serial hub.

Some professional decks are controlled this way, and I bet your routing switcher is too.

If your trying to control consumer decks, dvd players, etc... you probably need an IR controller. I believe tightrope sells one? But these devices are normally connected to the cablecast via serial, so it would be connected to your serial hub.

Your VOD server, and most other digital video servers are controlled over the network. So as long as they are on the same ethernet network as your cablecast machine you should be all good.

Have you tried reading the manual as well?

-ray

Ray replied on May 08, 2009 11:46 to the question "How can I make my RSS look like my Graphics dept wants it w/in Carousel?" in Tightrope Media Systems:

If I get your question, you need to edit the template for your RSS bulletin.

Here is a training video for the template editor:

http://www.trms.com/community/trainin...

-ray

Ray replied on April 14, 2009 23:53 to the question "Tightrope video server: How to config external drive as source for videos to be aired." in Tightrope Media Systems:

Damn, beat me to it....

Just so you have a screen shot, here it is:

Ray replied on April 10, 2009 19:45 to the question "why are our Producer names changing on their own?" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Are you by any chance reusing producer records.

For instance, instead of creating a 'New Producer' you change the information for a producer who is no longer active?

Just a thought

-ray

A comment on the question "NAB Booth SU6026 - Appointments? - 2009" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Maybe we should make an appointment for me to get that code I promised you. I still haven't forgotten, just been busy with our fund raising drive.

-ray – Ray, on April 03, 2009 13:22

Ray replied on March 11, 2009 15:55 to the question "Wordpress, Websites, RSS and Cablecast" in Tightrope Media Systems:

RSS works great, but you would still need to parse the feed somehow to get it to do what you want. There may be some plugins for wordpress that would allow you to do this, I'm not sure.

I donated some code to the local education channel to use with there wordpress / cablecast integration.

http://tv3.portlandschools.org

I'm not to familiar with word press, but I think you could ether edit the template files to do what you wish, or get the php-exec plugin which would allow you to paste the code right into one of your pages.

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/e...

If you want, drop me an email with the specifics of your cablecast install (URL and channel ID) and I will tweak the code I sent them for your channel. I can also send you the code that I helped Kingdom Access TV with:

http://www.katv.org

which does the showing the next three channels thing your looking for.

-ray

ray@ctn4maine.org

Ray replied on February 23, 2009 18:14 to the question "Automatic Recording - Wouldn't that be great!" in Tightrope Media Systems:

SCTV ...

'Record Run' is not in the show record.

Record Run is part of 'Run Details' When you schedule the show, towards the right there should be a link that says details. This will bring you into the Run Details. This is where you can do things like 'Record Run' or set a crawl text and such.

-ray

Ray replied on February 18, 2009 15:01 to the question "SX swapping (sounds kind of kinky :o))" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Randy,

I don't believe you can select a video output based on channel, but you can assign devices to shows.

Go to the show record and click on the shows media link (near the reel length and cue time).

A pop up window will appear, change the Preassign Device from auto to the SX output of choice.



-ray

Ray replied on February 17, 2009 19:42 to the question "VOB (DVD) converter to MPG not working for Cablecast shows?" in Tightrope Media Systems:

mpeg streamclip works the best for me.
http://www.squared5.com/

Opens DVDs MPEG files, VOB, and much more.

Once you have the file open, go to File -> Convert to MPEG2 with MP2 Audio

I've never had a problem.

-ray

Ray replied on February 16, 2009 15:08 to the discussion "API for tightrope software" in Tightrope Media Systems:

If you want a customized front end your only real option is to hack the database. I used the word 'hack' on purpose because of its negative connotation in the minds of most people. You should realize if you take it in to your own hands to start messing with cablecasts database, you have ventured into uncharted waters and will be unable to get support from tightrope.

That said, the cablecast machines use Microsoft SQL Server. Its fairly straightforward to start accessing the database. You would need to setup the cablecasts SQL server to allow incoming tcp/ip connections, as well as sql authentication.

The cablecast database layout is pretty easy to reverse engineer, but keep in mind that updates may change the layout of the database. So if you do make this custom front end, be very cautious when doing upgrades.

BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP

-ray

Ray replied on February 16, 2009 13:39 to the discussion "API for tightrope software" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Organtech...

The API is for reciving data from cablecast only. It doesn't have any options for putting data in.

For example its great for putting a schedule on your website, but won't allow you to say programatically create new shows.

-ray

Ray replied on February 10, 2009 04:44 to the question "Add Flash Video to Streaming Servers" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Does that include the cost of flash streaming server, or do you already have that?

-ray

Ray replied on February 06, 2009 15:47 to the question "Remote Switching" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Most Definitely true.... There is a major catch though.

You must have access to your system from the internet. For example if your behind a really strict firewall, or you just connect with a standard cable modem and don't have a static IP, you will need special settings on your network to make this work.

Its definitely doable, which is why a lot of us use Cablecast. But you should talk to the person who is in charge of your network, so that you have all your ducks in a row.

-ray

Ray replied on February 05, 2009 21:30 to the question "Video playlists with VOD" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Hey Zach,

Embedding videos from other sources is pretty routine. On any sourt of embed tag there is a source element (src="http://www.server.com/your_movie.wmv")

which will tell the the embedded player where to grab the movie from.

As far as getting the info about the embedded movies to the web server, the script I posted above would do that just fine.

-ray

Ray replied on February 04, 2009 20:49 to the problem "Need to reinstall Cablecast Control Module ASAP!" in Tightrope Media Systems:

CablecastDeviceControl, to my knowledge is supposed to logon as Administrator.

Have you changed the administrator password. (for the windows system, not cablecast user).

Make sure the login password is set properly. On a default system it should be 'trms'

-ray

Ray replied on February 04, 2009 20:37 to the question "Pro VOD And Drupal Intergration" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Glad its working for you Nathan.

I'm trying to figure out where I'm going to post the PHP scripts I have so that everyone can use them, but once I do.. Check for any updates.

Let me know if you have any other issues / questions.

-ray

Ray replied on February 04, 2009 20:36 to the problem "Need to reinstall Cablecast Control Module ASAP!" in Tightrope Media Systems:

Services control panel is not in cablecast.

Right click on "My Computer" on the desktop and choose "Manage"

-ray