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Chapter 4 Configuring the CDS
Array Level Configuration
Configuring Barker Streams
Note The Barker Stream feature is optional and is not listed on the Array Level left-panel menu if it is not
included in your deployment. The Barker Stream feature is also not available if the Stream Destination
is set to IPTV. For more information, see the “Stream Destination” section on page F-4.
The Barker Stream settings are used to configure the service groups that receive a selected barker stream.
A barker stream, carrying interactive promotional trailers of available and upcoming movies and
programs, is delivered to the selected service groups.
To view the current Barker Stream setting, see the “Barker Stream Monitor” section on page 5-31.
The Barker Stream configuration pages differ depending on whether you are using gigabit Ethernet
Streaming or ASI Streaming. See the “Configuring the Streamer for BMS Connectivity” section on
page 4-45 for more information on streaming mode.
Note For information on setting up a fake service groups for barker streams, see the “Service Groups for
Barker Streams” section on page 4-9.
Gigabit Ethernet Streaming
To configure barker streams for gigabit Ethernet streaming, do the following:
Step 1 Choose Configure > Array Level > Barker Stream. The Barker Stream page is displayed
(Figure 4-33).
Figure 4-33 Barker Stream Page—Gigabit Ethernet Streaming
Step 2
From the available content drop-down list, choose a barker stream.