TANDBERG D1389801 User Manual

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TANDBERG Content Server User Manual 
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4.4.7.8 Still Image 
Use this writer if you want to extract still images from the extended video (H.239) stream for low-
bandwidth streaming. This writer can only be used in a template which specifies dual video. 
 
One writer only is supported. 
 
Still images of extended H.239 video are extracted at a specified interval: 
 
Specified interval recommended minimum 10sec 
Specified interval recommended maximum 60sec 
 
4.4.8  Template creation tips 
 
4.4.8.1 PIP 
For a Picture in Picture layout choose the following in the Writer Information: 
 
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  Profile filename – choose profile with (with SVGA, VGA or XGA, with PIP) 
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  Source = Extended (H.239) video 
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  Select PIP checkbox 
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  To specify PIP location, select the required location from the dropdown menu 
 
 
4.4.8.2 H.239 or Dual Stream 
For H.239 (Dual Stream) video output choose the following in the Writer Information: 
 
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  Normal video: writer with source normal 
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  Extended video: writer with source extended  
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  Profile with SVGA, VGA or XGA in the profile name, but not PIP 
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  If still images required from extended video (for bandwidth under 384K), add Still image 
writer 
 
 
 
4.4.9  Using the Multicast Templates 
 
If you intend to deliver your live streaming content as a multicast stream you will need to modify 
one of the system Multicast templates and then use the Windows Media Services Multicast 
Announcement Wizard to create an announcement.  The announcement is a Windows Media 
metafile that provides the player with the information required to receive the streaming content.