FOCUS Enhancements MANL-1161-04 - Manual (Page 28)

ProxSys Media Upload Utility
MA Series Media Archive Servers
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Auto Watch
AUTO WATCH provides the ability to automatically upload video clips to the MA server from
local Folders or Devices , such as CF card readers. In both cases, the watch procedure involves:
• Designating a target (folder or device) to be watched by the Media Upload Utility .
• Designating a destination bin on the MA server.
Frequency of the automated upload depends on:
• Folder - the User sets a timer that tells the utility when to check the folder. A watch can be
continuous or as infrequently as once every 24 hours.
• Device - the utility watches for the system message that is sent when storage media is
inserted into the device and the device goes online.
AUTO WATCH Functions Do Not Provide Metadata Editing Capabilities
Because
AUTO WATCH is an automated upload process, it is not possible to edit video clip metadata.
The metadata is uploaded and logged into the MA server’s database in its original form.
Watch Functions Are Active Only While Media Upload Utility Is Active
Because
AUTO WATCH is an upload utility function, it runs only when the utility is running.
AUTO WATCH runs in the background, minimize the utility window to hide it.
To add the utility to the computer’s autostart list, use the extension -autologin.
To Import Structured Content Use Device Watch
To import structured content like P2 and SxS, use the Device watch function.
Set
Folder watch
Destination
Bins
(Folder watch)
Watch List
Controls
System Messages
Watch
List
Folder
Watch
Timer
Folders
Set
Device Watch
Destination
Bins
(Device watch)