Introduction¶
Purpose¶
This document covers new features for release 7.1 in general, and bug fixes for release 7.1 Qualified Build one, two and three (QB1, QB2, QB3) in particular.
Definitions and acronyms¶
The following table defines the terms and acronyms used in this document:
Services |
A/V program content with the associated metadata |
ARL |
As Run Logs use customer extracted program schedules |
CC |
Closed Captioning |
CS |
Central Server |
TS |
Transport Stream, a standard broadcast systems protocol for transmission and storage of audio, video, and PSIP data. |
PSIP |
Program System Information Protocol - TS program schedule for ATSC DTV |
MH |
Media-hub module also referred to as the Observer TS module |
PLR |
Program Loudness Report - loudness values recorded over time |
STB |
Set Top Box |
DPI |
Digital Program Insertion SCTE 35 |
Encoder |
Observer module that receives and processes media signals |
GUI |
Graphical user interface |
FE |
Front End – Web client based user interface |
AFD |
Active Format Description - Standard set of codes that carries information about the active picture aspect ratio and related characteristics |
General¶
This is a major release with new features including
Clientless user interface
Multi-view mode
Multicast mode
DPI features
These features are described in more detail further in this document.
Hardware considerations¶
A system running Observer version 6.2 or higher can be upgraded to version 7.1. However for upgrade of a system running versions earlier than 6.2 and in general, please consult the Volicon Support department.
Version interoperability¶
Due to a new protocol in 7.1 QB3, the central server, probes and players need to use the compatible release version and build numbers.