AirBox
Installation guide
The installation guides are available here:
How to enable an MPO video capture device/AB virtual channels in Live View
Enabling AB Virtual channels: First to enable AB virtual channels we need to import a file called DSMPOVirtualChannelEnumerator.dll. The file is located in \\192.168.40.6\Development\mp2\Common Files\Test Before copying and pasting the dll. file ...
Airbox / Playout - "Undefined external error"
On the first run of Airbox/Playout an undefined external error appears. To remove this error, you can navigate to the Airbox/Playout executable folder and remove the TLTC.tsb file.
Which file wrappers will AirBox support?
AirBox supported wrappers PlayBox supports a multitude of media containers including: MXF, GXF, LXF, QuickTime, etc
Loading playlists in AirBox (*.ply, *.xml)
Press the Load button and browse for the playlist you need to open. OR Go to File menu and select Append playlist to add a playlist at the end of the currently loaded one. OR Go to File menu and select Insert playlist to insert a playlist above the ...
AirBox - Quick start
Quick start · Verify all connections and start the workstation; · Make sure that you have suitable content available in the media folders; · If you do not have any available, use the sample clips from the PlayBox CD; · ...
AirBox-TitleBox Net Control Setup
How to setup the AirBox-TitleBox net control option.
AirBox Import Playlist
How to use the AirBox import playlist option.
AirBox User Interface Overview
Overview of the AirBox user interface
Airbox Playout software
AirBox provides automated content playout for satellite channels, cable head-ends, over-the-air broadcasters and corporate TV users. It is designed to be extremely robust, in order to meet the highest reliability demands of on-air playout. Due to its ...
Airbox Modules
Introduction of the difference modules in AirBox
Airbox QCBox Loudness Normalization
How to use the loudness normalization option of QCBox in AirBox
Airbox Missing Files
How to use the AirBox missing files option
Airbox Fixed Time
How to use the AirBox fixed-time option
Airbox Live Inputs
How to use the live inputs option of AirBox
Airbox Audio Remapping
How to use the AirBox audio remapping option
QCBox AirBox Presents Tests
How to use the QCBox AirBox Presents Tests
What is interactive mode?
The interactive mode of operation involves an operator that will control the playout system manually. This will allow last minute playlist editing and schedule re-ordering on the fly.
How to build playlists in AirBox?
Right-click somewhere on the playlist and select Add/Insert > Media files; Browse for the folder that contains the media files; Select the file you need. In case you want to insert more than one file, hold down the <Ctrl> key while clicking on the ...
Airbox Logo Insertion
In a stand-alone AirBox you can save up to 16 static logo presets and use them later during playback. Set your logos in Settings menu > Logo; Select the desired logo preset (one to sixteen), click Load and browse for the relevant image. Click Open. ...
What is Playout?
AirBox provides the playout part of the TV workflow. Depending on your needs, you can combine it with other PlayBox modules to fit best into your specific workflow requirements. Below you will find a description of the two basic modes of operation. ...
Live stream on YouTube
The latest versions of AirBox provide opportunity to connect additional output to RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) to enable live streaming on YouTube
Can I create EPG (Electronic Program Guide)?
This could be done through scheduling system in the AirBox
Output compression of AirBox Streamer
· In "IP Pump" mode MPEG2 files are compressed in their original properties, i.e. bitrate: profile, level, etc. In this mode SD or HD MPEG2 content is produced. · In "MPO Stream" mode the generated outputs are MPEG2, H.264/AVC
Can I get single IP output from multiple AirBox streaming channels?
Yes, it could be achieved is to use DVB Muxer. The program will mix individual AirBox UDP outputs as a single stream through a UDP socket.
Can I insert graphics while streaming?
Yes, it is possible to insert graphics while streaming, but you have to take into consideration the follwoing deficiencies: · the host server needs to have sufficient CPU power · multi-channel streaming from the same chassis will be low ...
Can I avoid recompression by using the Streaming Option?
Yes, in "IP Pump" mode, under the following conditions: - no graphics should be inserted - the source files should the same bitrate as the target output bitrate - the source files should the same compression as the output compression
Can I stream MPEG4 out?
Yes, you can stream out H.264. H.264, also known as AVC or MPEG4-part10.
Clip Trimmer
Clip trimmers trimming of clips with multiple video or audio channels.
Is it possible to have mixed compression files in the same playlist for playout?
Yes, it is possible to playout files of various compression formats and containers, such as MPEG2, DV, IMX, MXF, H.264, WMV, etc.
Can the desktop video preview window be resized?
Yes, every external window can be set in any size. Look for the appropriate settings in the AirBox settings menu.
Some of the files in my playlist play with shaking motion and others are smooth. Why is that happening?
The reason for this is that because you play files with Upper Field First, Lower Field First and/or Progressive simultaneously in same playlist. You should choose one type of fields for all the files and reencode them to same field order.
Multi Parallel Output
Multi Parallel Output enables IP streams with different codecs (MPEG2, H.264), resolutions (HD, SD) and transports (UDP, RTP) to be outputted simultaneously. The playout audio can optionally be encoded into Dolby Digital (AC3) and inserted into the ...
Is it possible to change video and/or audio stream PIDs in AirBox?
Yes, it is possible. Please contact our Support Team at support@playboxtechnology.com for further assistance.
Do you support Dolby Digital audio (e.g. AC3) in AirBox?
Yes, it is possible. Please contact our Support Team at support@playboxtechnology.com for further assistance.
Fixed time Jumps - Bookmarks
To make AirBox jump to a line in the playlist at a specific time Right-click on this line and select Insert > Bookmark Specify the bookmark name and tick Time zone. Specify the From and To time and click OK. The Jump will be executed at the end of ...
The HDV files, inserted in the playlist, are marked as unsupported file format
Probably your AirBox is not HD-capable Please contact our Sales team to upgrade to newer version of AirBox
When starting AirBox for the second time (a second AirBox channel) a message appears: "Reached maximum running instances"?
You have no permission for starting a second AirBox channel. Probably, you have purchased only one AirBox license This is a licensing issue. Each separate instance (channel) of AirBox is licensed separately. This means that if you need to run 2 ...
Can I use live input streams in the playlist while streaming?
Yes. To avoid streaming buffer underflows or overflows due to input/output rate discrepancies, you need to limit the duration of continuous live streams up to 2 hours.