Programs

The Programs screen allows you to organize video recordings based on program name, channel name and time. There are two methods to create program based content:

• Manually set up Observer programs

• Use “As-run files” integration to skip manual data entry and integrate with an existing automation system. Users can look up logged content according to program name, media ID, or other data from the as-run log. Automatic importation of common as-run logs simplifies finding content for ad verification and compliance purposes.

You can also search for video footage of interest based on program search parameters.

Select <Programs> from the left menu to reach the Programs screen.

Figure: Programs with loudness measurements

At the top of the page are search options to speed up locating the desired program. Use the Time Range “Defined period” instead of “anytime” to search between the “From” and “To” times. In addition to the “Program Name”, you can filter for an A/V stream with the “Channel” drop down box option, or leave it open with the “Any Channel” option, see above.

At the bottom of the page is a page count and <Forward> and <Back> buttons.

To watch a program clip hover over the desired program name and left click to open the program viewer.

At the far left of each program are <Edit> and <Delete> icons. The <edit> icon allows you to rename the clip and change its associated date and time.

To delete a program clip use the <trashcan> icon; a warning message asks you to confirm the operation.

As with other Observer pages The <Show/Hide column> menu allows you to customize the display.

Manual Program Input Process

To manually add a program press the <Add Program> button. This opens a small dialog box.

Figure: Manual Add Program

Enter a descriptive name for the clip in the <Program Name> field and select the program channel from pulldown. Use the calendar function to specify the date and time of the clip. Default clip length is one minute, increase or decrease length as desired. If you intend to use the captured program as a CMM Stamp be sure it is at least 5 seconds long.

Click the <add> button, the program clip be automatically be added to the program list.

As-Run Files Program Input Process

Searchable program guides allow you to organize and find video based on program name, channel and time. In your role as administrator, you typically set up the program information for the Observer in the form of “as-run files”. As-run files contain the program scheduling information, which is converted to video clips stored in the Observer system.

Note

This is an optional application and requires the customer to purchase the appropriate license.

Exporting Program Clips

Once a program clip has been created use one of the export functions to export the clip. If the particular Export function is “greyed out” it indicates the optional software needed to perform the function has not been installed.