These are the compatibility requirements, access policies and rights for the software components for a Viz Channel Branding workflow.
Info: Always check the software Release Notes, bundled with the installer at download.vizrt.com and in the Documentation sub-directory of the program directory once the program is installed. Latest, post-release versions of all documentation are published to the Vizrt Documentation Center.
General
There are some general requirements for any Vizrt system to run. These requirements apply when setting up a complete system with integration to other Vizrt and third party software products:
All machines should be part of the same domain and workgroup.
Users of the Vizrt machines should ideally be separated into at least two groups: administrators and designers/operators.
Most machines running desktop applications must be logged in with sufficient privileges to run Vizrt programs, while services by default do not require users to be logged in.
Vizrt servers must have static IP addresses.
Caution: Third party systems that provide Vizrt systems with files must only use Microsoft Windows operating system compatible characters as the file name.
Hardware
Hardware requirements vary depending on the system purchased. However, every system delivered by Vizrt has an accompanying hardware specification sheet that matches the requirements on the software for a new system.
For older hardware, such as Viz Engine, that is used with newer versions of Vizrt software, it is always recommended to check the current hardware specifications for the new software version to make sure that the set-up will work.
Additional hardware must always be checked to see if it is compatible with existing hardware. For example, the GPI cards supported by Vizrt must fit into the Media Sequencer servers.
For more information on hardware specifications, please contact your local Vizrt customer support team.
Software
The following sections describe software requirements for the product described in this manual and a range of components that may be integrated with it.
Info: Always read the latest published Release Notes for last minute changes or requirements. Hardware or software requirements listed here are always superseded the latest published Release Notes.
Viz Channel Branding Client
The Viz Channel Branding client allows the Traffic department to schedule programs managed by automation systems in the master control room. It connects to the Vizrt Media Sequencer (MSE) via TCP. The client enables users to create, edit, and play out pages with graphics and video clips.
Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
Software | Media Sequencer 4.1 or higher, 5.6 or higher recommended. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (free download from http://www.microsoft.com/en\-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555). Viz Engine 5.3 or higher recommended. If you are using a local Viz Engine to preview video clips from Viz One, Viz Engine must be installed with video codecs (K-lite Codec Pack full). Viz One 5.11 or higher if using Viz One integration. |
Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11 64-bit |
Integration with Viz One
Viz Channel Branding integrates with the Viz One MAM system.
Network Ports and Connections Ports and Connections
Component (from) | Port (TCP) | What may use it (to) |
|---|---|---|
Media Sequencer (MSE) | 8580, 8594 | Integrations Hub, |
Integrations Hub | 9991 | Playlist Importer |
Integrations Hub | 9990 | Integration Modules, |
Promo Server | 9980 | Failover Helper |
Promo Server | 9982 | Viz Channel Branding client |
Quick Scheduler Server | 9970 | Quick Scheduler |
Promo Server | 9005 | Integrations Hub, |
Viz Engine | 6100, 6800 | Media Sequencer, |
Preview Server | 5400, 21098 | Viz Channel Branding client |
Viz One | 80 | Integrations Hub, |
Failover Helper | 9960 | Any recent browser |
Housekeeper Service | 9950 | Viz Channel Branding client |
External Component (from) | Port (TCP) | What may use it (to) |
|---|---|---|
Harris Automation | 10050 | Harris Integration module |
Marina Automation | 18083 | Marina Integration module (receiving) |
12212 | Marina Integration module (bidirectional) |
Read the From and To in the table as initiator and receiver.
For example, Viz Channel Branding client uses TCP-port 8580 and 8594 when exchanging data with the Media Sequencer.Not all ports are used at all times, but they can be used and must be available.
Traffic is assumed bidirectional, where from and to the services use the ports indicated in the above tables.
Info: Some ports are configurable. For example, the Viz Engine uses ports 6100 (and 6800 for bidirectional), but can be configured to use other ports.