Specifications

Thumbnail Editor
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Operation/Reference Guide
1 Second Accuracy
Depending on the characteristics of the recorded video, the accuracy with which a thumbnail can be created—
defined as the time difference between the frame shown when the user creates a thumbnail and the actual
captured frame—can vary. The following sections detail the recommended configuration settings if an
accuracy of one second is required:
Video Inputs
Always use an encoder such as the MAX-CSE to encode the stream to an MPEG standard.
Recording from a DVB-T/S Set-Top box without using an encoder is not advised. Set-top boxes can
introduce noise into the file which can have adverse effects on the thumbnail captures. All
recordings must be run through an encoder to be converted to a supported format.
MAX-CSE Encoder Recommended Settings
To ensure the best possible accuracy for thumbnail captures, use the MPEG codec with a Constant bitrate.
Login to Thumbnail Editor
Login to the Thumbnail editor as follows:
1. Enter the application link provided by your system administrator into your web browser. For example,
http://<Server Name>/ThumbsEdit.aspx. Replace <server name> with the name or IP address of your
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Server. You should see a login panel as shown in FIG. 93.
2. Enter the username and password provided by your system administrator and click Log in. The first
application screen will now load, the Archive Navigation Screen.
Thumbnail functionality has been thoroughly tested and confirmed to be within 1
second accuracy for capturing. For instance, if during a television broadcast there is
a change in camera angle or there is fast-moving content, a visual inaccuracy could
be created. Vision
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is not frame accurate and an example like this is a rare
occurrence, however, the nature of the video makeup can impact thumbnail
functionality.
FIG. 93 Login Window
Do not login more than once with the same credentials (username and password).