Bundle Installer

The bundle installer can be used to install one or all of the separate components (programs) that are part of Viz Channel Branding. It is typically distributed as:

Start the installer and select the components you require for installation, repair or deletion. The installer will also perform the required basic configuration and starting service processes. The bundle installer is the most convenient installation method and is therefore recommended. See below if you require the separate MSI components.

Unbundling the Bundle Installer

You can unpack the separate .MSI installers in the bundle installer by executing from the command-line with the argument “/msi”.
For example:

This will create a new directory with the installer name that contains the separate MSI installers.

The bundled installer will also accept the standard /passive and /_silent _options:

• /silent: no GUI shown

• /passive: GUI shown, but no need to press any buttons

Installing Viz Channel Branding Client

Viz Channel Branding Client in the master control room must be connected to Viz Engines for program and preview output; however, a Viz Engine is often required for local preview in addition. Ensure that Viz Engines are ready before starting the installation steps below.

Since a Viz Engine is also used for local preview by the Page Editor, a VGA / Local Preview Core version must be installed on the Client machine.

Time Format and Time Zones

All internal time handling calculations and operations (the time reference in Media Sequencer), is always UTC (Universal Time Code) regardless of the timezone and local settings on your Windows servers and PCs. This is a reference time only, Window PC clients that are running the User Interface will often have different time-settings. Please keep the following rules in mind:

• The Media Sequencer reference time is UTC.

• The Viz Channel Branding Client will show the playlist information in client machine time. If you click on the time-display in the Viz Channel branding, UI it will show Media Sequencer’s time and local offset, if any.

When importing and handling time-dependent items in Viz Channel Branding please make sure that:

• Logic in rules and Page Content Filling (PCF) should use the channel’s time zone setting, see Time Zone Settings.

A timecode in the Rules section must always follow full time-code format, the value you manually enter must be in the form HH:mm:ss:ff.

See Also

• Promo Server

• Working with Rules

• Page Content Filling Aliases