Grass Valley Aurora Playout v.6.3 - Manual (Page 62)

62 Aurora Playout User Guide September 2007
Chapter 4 Configuring Aurora Playout
Configuring the Thumbnail Server
The Thumbnail Server displays connection status to the Profile media server(s) and
creates thumbnails for MPEG clips. If you are using an M-Series iVDR, K2 client, or
Profile with DV media for playout, you don’t need to use the Thumbnail Server.
Creating a Thumbnail Folder
Regardless of which media server you’re using, you need to create a directory in
which to store video thumbnails.
To create the Thumbnail folder:
1. Navigate to C:\Aurora 6.3 .
2. Create a folder and name it Thumbnails .
3. Right-click on the folder, select Sharing , and click Share this folder .
4. Click OK .
Setting Up the Thumbnail Server
To set up the Thumbnail Server:
1. Double-click Thumbnail Server on the desktop or click the Start menu and choose
Programs | Aurora 6.3 | Thumbnail Server .
2. Choose Tools | Options.
3. Enter the name of the Profile media server (playout server) where the media resides
that will be used for thumbnails. If using multiple servers, separate each name with
a comma.
4. Click OK .
Configuring the XMOS Server
The XMOS Server provides communication between the Newsroom Computer
System and Aurora Playout. To configure the XMOS Server:
1. From the Start menu, choose Programs | Aurora 6.3 | XMOS Server .