Pipeline SC User manual

T E L E S T R E A M
User’s Guide
Version 1.5
© 2009 Telestream, Inc.
Pipeline SC
Pipeline Quad
Pipeline HD Dual

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Copyright and Trademark Notice
Copyright 2009 Telestream, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, altered, or translated into any languages without written permission of
Telestream, Inc. Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice and
do not represent a commitment on the part of Telestream.
Telestream, FlipFactory, Flip4Mac, GraphicsFactory, Episode, Telestream MAP and MotionResolve are
registered trademarks of Telestream, Inc. Pipeline, MAPreview, Launch, HyperLaunch, FlipScan and
MetaFlip are trademarks of Telestream, Inc.
QuickTime, Mac OS X, Final Cut Pro, and Safari are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Bonjour, the Bonjour logo,
and the Bonjour symbol are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
All other brand, product, and company names are property of their respective owners, and are used only
for identification purposes.
MPEG-2 License Requirements
Telestream has obtained a license from MPEG LA, to produce MPEG-2 video, to meet the following
requirement on behalf of its FlipFactory and Pipeline licensees: The use of this product in any manner that
complies with the MPEG-2 standard is expressly prohibited without a license under applicable patents in
the MPEG-2 patent portfolio, which license is available from MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 Steele Street, Suite
300, Denver, Colorado 80206.
Obtaining Pipeline Support | Information | Assistance
Web Site. http://www.telestream.net/telestream-support/pipeline/support.htm
Terms and times of support services vary, per the terms of your current service contract with Telestream.
Pipeline Web Site – FAQs, Forums & Upgrades
Web Site. http://www.telestream.net/telestream-support/pipeline/support.htm

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Returning Inoperative Pipelines (RMA)
If your Pipeline is inoperative, contact Telestream at the Pipeline support email address provided below, or
contact your authorized reseller. Provide your company and contact information, the serial number of the
inoperative unit, and request instructions for Return Material Authorization.
Company and Product Information
For information about Telestream or its products, please contact us via:
Web Site. www.telestream.net
Sales and Marketing Email. [e-mail]
Mail
Telestream, Inc.
848 Gold Flat Road, Suite 1
Nevada City, CA. USA 95959
International Telestream Distributors
See the Telestream Web site at www.telestream.net for your regional authorized Telestream distributor.
FCC Emission Information
Ethernet connections to Pipeline devices must be made using a shielded Category 5 or Category 6 cable
to ensure emissions are within standards. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference with other electronic
equipment in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Telestream can affect emission compliance and could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance
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Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte
par le Ministere des Communications du Canada.
Important Safety Instructions
Before using Pipeline devices, read the following safety instructions to ensure it is used safely:
•Unplug the device before cleaning.
•Use only a lightly-dampened cloth to clean the unit; never pour liquids onto the device.
•Do not place the device on an unstable surface or near extreme heat.
•Do not stack Pipelines more than two units high to avoid over-heating.
•Use only the power source supplied, and recommended in this manual.
•Connect all electronic equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
•Telestream recommends using surge protection equipment (may be feature of a UPS).
EN55022 Class A Warning
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Regulatory Approved Standards for Electrical Safety
This equipment complies with the minimum requirements of these standards:
IEC950 (or EN60950/BS7002/VDE0805 May 1990)
UL1950
CSA C22.2-950-M89
Radiation Emission Susceptibility Regulatory Approved Standards
This equipment complies with the minimum requirements of these standards:
FCC155, Class A
EN55022, Class A
EC DIR 89/336/EEC
EN50082-1
Caution
Pipelines contain no user serviceable parts. Never open the chassis
enclosure. Doing so without express permission from Telestream may
void your warranty.

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Limited Warranty and Disclaimers
Telestream, Inc. (the Company) warrants to the original registered end user that the product will perform as stated
below for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from factory:
Hardware and Media.
The Product hardware components, including equipment supplied but not manufactured by the
Company but NOT including any third party equipment that has been substituted by the Distributor for such equipment
(the “Hardware”), will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions and use.
Software. If software is supplied as part of the product, the software will operate in substantial conformance with
specifications set forth in its product user's guide. The Company does not warrant that the software will operate
uninterrupted or error-free, will meet your requirements, or that software errors will be corrected.
Warranty Remedies
Your sole remedies under this limited warranty are as follows:
Hardware and Media. The Company will either repair or replace (at its option) any defective Hardware component or
part, or Software Media, with new or like new Hardware components or Software Media. Components may not be
necessarily the same, but will be of equivalent operation and quality.
Software. If software is supplied as part of the product and it fails to substantially confirm to its specifications as stated
in the product user's guide, the Company shall, at its own expense, use its best efforts to correct (with due allowance
made for the nature and complexity of the problem) such defect, error or nonconformity.
Software Updates
If software is supplied as part of the product, the Company will supply the registered purchaser/licensee with
maintenance releases of the Company’s proprietary Software Version Release in manufacture at the time of license for
a period of one year from the date of license or until such time as the Company issues a new Version Release of the
Software, whichever first occurs. To clarify the difference between a Software Version Release and a maintenance
release, a maintenance release generally corrects minor operational deficiencies (previously non-implemented
features and software errors) contained in the Software, whereas a Software Version Release adds new features and
functionality. The Company shall have no obligation to supply you with any new Software Version Release of
Telestream software or third party software during the warranty period, other than maintenance releases.
Restrictions and Conditions of Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty will be void and of no force and effect if (i) Product Hardware or Software Media, or any part
thereof, is damaged due to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, or shipping, or as a result of service or modification by a
party other than the Company, or (ii) Software is modified without the written consent of the Company.
Limitations of Warranties
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No oral or written information or advice given by the Company, its
distributors, dealers or agents, shall increase the scope of this Limited Warranty or create any new warranties.
Geographical Limitation of Warranty. This limited warranty is valid only within the country in which the Product is
purchased/licensed.
Limitations on Remedies. YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, AND THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF TELESTREAM, INC.
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, SHALL BE AS STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Your sole and
exclusive remedy for any and all breaches of any Limited Warranty by the Company shall be the recovery of
reasonable damages which, in the aggregate, shall not exceed the total amount of the combined license fee and
purchase price paid by you for the Product.
Damages. TELESTREAM, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST
PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,
EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THOSE DAMAGES, OR ANY REMEDY
PROVIDED FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
Further information regarding this limited warranty may be obtained by writing:
Telestream, Inc.
848 Gold Flat Road, Suite 1
Nevada City, CA 95959
You can call Telestream, Inc. via telephone at [phone].

Contents
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Preface
Copyright and Trademark Notice......................................................................................................i
MPEG-2 License Requirements.......................................................................................................i
Obtaining Pipeline Support | Information | Assistance......................................................................i
Company and Product Information..................................................................................................ii
FCC Emission Information...............................................................................................................ii
Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance............................................................................................iii
Important Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................iii
Limited Warranty and Disclaimers..................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1 Introduction
Pipeline Automates Real-time Media Workflows ...................................................................................1
Telestream’s Pipeline Family of Products...............................................................................................2
Pipeline SC......................................................................................................................................2
Pipeline Quad..................................................................................................................................2
Pipeline HD Dual .............................................................................................................................3
Pipeline Benefits ....................................................................................................................................3
Extend FlipFactory Workflows with Pipeline ..........................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Pipeline Hardware, Installation & Setup
Environmental Operating Requirements................................................................................................6
Power Requirements..............................................................................................................................6
Unpack the Pipeline...............................................................................................................................6
Locate the Pipeline SC...........................................................................................................................7
Locate the Pipeline Quad | Pipeline HD Dual ........................................................................................7
Pipeline SC Hardware............................................................................................................................8

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Front Panel Indicators .....................................................................................................................8
Rear Panel Ports and Connectors...................................................................................................9
Pipeline Quad Hardware........................................................................................................................9
Front Panel Indicators ...................................................................................................................10
Rear Panel Ports and Connectors.................................................................................................11
Pipeline HD Dual Hardware.................................................................................................................12
Front Panel Indicators ...................................................................................................................13
Front Panel Reset Switches..........................................................................................................14
Rear Panel Ports and Connectors.................................................................................................14
Connecting Pipeline Directly to Mac OS X or Windows Computers ....................................................16
Adding Pipeline to a Network...............................................................................................................17
Powering up the Pipeline...............................................................................................................17
Configuring & Connecting to Pipelines.................................................................................................18
Configuring Pipeline Network Settings ..........................................................................................18
Installing Bonjour for Windows ......................................................................................................18
Connecting to Pipeline via Bonjour................................................................................................19
Connecting via IP Address............................................................................................................19
Register Your Pipeline...................................................................................................................20
Chapter 3 Implementing Pipeline & Installing
Software
Pipeline Application Feature Comparison............................................................................................22
Workflow Application Requirements ....................................................................................................22
Typical Pipeline Systems and Considerations .....................................................................................23
Disk Requirements For Media Files.....................................................................................................26
Disk Buffering Details...........................................................................................................................27
Platform and System Requirements ....................................................................................................29
General Pipeline Host System Requirements...............................................................................29
System Requirements for FlipFactory Pipeline Workflows............................................................29
Network and Hard Disk Performance Requirements...........................................................................29
Suggested Hardware Configurations for SD Ingest Processing....................................................30
Suggested Hardware Configurations for HD Ingest Processing....................................................30
Installing Pipeline Software on Mac OS X............................................................................................31
Upgrading Pipeline Software on Mac OS X.........................................................................................31
Removing Pipeline Software from Mac OS X ......................................................................................31
Installing Pipeline Software on Windows .............................................................................................32
Upgrading Pipeline Software on Windows...........................................................................................32
Removing Pipeline Software on Windows ...........................................................................................33

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Chapter 4 Using Pipeline Direct
Supported Web Browsers....................................................................................................................36
Browser Settings for Pipeline Direct..............................................................................................36
Launching Pipeline Direct ....................................................................................................................36
Pipeline Direct Panels ...................................................................................................................38
Using the About Panel .........................................................................................................................39
Using the Configure Panel...................................................................................................................40
Using the Quad Panel..........................................................................................................................44
Using the Counters Panel....................................................................................................................47
Using the Live Panel............................................................................................................................49
Live Panel Components ................................................................................................................50
Capturing SD Media to a TIFO File......................................................................................................53
Using the Upgrade Panel.....................................................................................................................55
Chapter 5 Using Pipeline with FlipFactory
FlipFactory Platform Requirements......................................................................................................58
Obtaining a Pipeline License................................................................................................................58
Telestream Intermediary Format (TIFO)...............................................................................................58
Pipeline Media Processing in FlipFactory............................................................................................59
Pipeline | FlipFactory Workflows..........................................................................................................60
Submitting Pipeline Media to FlipFactory.............................................................................................60
Submitting Jobs Via an EDL Monitor ...................................................................................................61
Submitting Streaming Media from Pipeline..........................................................................................62
Using the Submit Job Window to Stream Pipeline Media..............................................................63
Pipeline Capture Editor........................................................................................................................65
Submitting TIFO File Jobs....................................................................................................................69
Checking Pipeline Job Status...............................................................................................................69
Creating a Factory to Submit Jobs via EDL Monitors ..........................................................................71
Sample Workflows ...............................................................................................................................72
Chapter 6 Using Pipeline in Final Cut Pro & Episode
Desktop
Setting Preferences..............................................................................................................................76
Importing Media Into Final Cut Pro | Episode Desktop........................................................................80
Importing Streaming Media Clips from Pipeline.............................................................................81
Crash Recording Media with Pipeline Import Dialog............................................................................86
Loading and Saving Clip List Files.......................................................................................................87
Exporting Media to Pipeline From Final Cut Pro..................................................................................90

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Chapter 7 Using Pipeline Control
Opening Pipeline Control.....................................................................................................................96
Pipeline Control Overview....................................................................................................................97
Pipeline Control Menus........................................................................................................................99
The Pipeline Settings Toolbar ............................................................................................................102
Configuring Publishers.......................................................................................................................107
The Preview Panel.............................................................................................................................116
The Timecode, Status/Scrubber and Preview Controls Panel.....................................................117
Audio Volume Meters ..................................................................................................................118
Preferences – Mac OS X ...................................................................................................................119
Preferences – Windows.....................................................................................................................122
Using the Diagnostics Panel..............................................................................................................124
Chapter 8 Using Scheduled Playout & Capture
About Schedules................................................................................................................................126
Creating Capture Schedules..............................................................................................................127
Creating Playout Schedules...............................................................................................................128
Using Schedule Windows ..................................................................................................................129
The Schedule Panel....................................................................................................................129
Chapter 9 Using Log and Capture
About Logging and Capturing Media..................................................................................................138
Creating Clip Lists for Log and Capture.............................................................................................138
Using the Log and Capture Window............................................................................................139
Using the Preview Panel....................................................................................................................140
Using the Clip List Panel....................................................................................................................141
Loading and Saving Clip List Files.....................................................................................................142
Keyboard Shortcuts............................................................................................................................143
Clip List Buttons.................................................................................................................................143
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Gathering Information for Troubleshooting ........................................................................................145

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Workflow Information...................................................................................................................145
Pipeline Information.....................................................................................................................146
Counters Panel Details................................................................................................................146
Appendix B Pipeline EDL Syntax
Pipeline EDL Syntax Requirements...................................................................................................147
Appendix C Pipeline Control Codec Profiles
DNxHD Profiles..................................................................................................................................152
DV Profiles.........................................................................................................................................153
DVCPro Profiles.................................................................................................................................153
DVCPro HD Profiles...........................................................................................................................154
IMX Profiles........................................................................................................................................154
ProRes 422 Profiles...........................................................................................................................155
Motion JPEG Profiles.........................................................................................................................156
Uncompressed Profiles......................................................................................................................156
Linear PCM Audio Profile...................................................................................................................156

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Figure 1–1. Pipeline automates and adds value to real-time transcoding workflows...................................1
Figure 1–2. Pipeline SC – compact, and easy to set up...............................................................................2
Figure 1–3. Pipeline Quad – four-channels for high-volume applications ....................................................2
Figure 1–4. Pipeline HD Dual – two channels for high-volume HD applications..........................................3
Chapter 2 Pipeline Hardware, Installation & Setup
Figure 2–1. Pipeline SC front panel..............................................................................................................8
Figure 2–2. Pipeline SC rear panel ..............................................................................................................9
Figure 2–3. Pipeline Quad front panel........................................................................................................10
Figure 2–4. Pipeline Quad rear panel.........................................................................................................11
Figure 2–5. Pipeline HD Dual front panel...................................................................................................13
Figure 2–6. Pipeline HD Dual reset switches behind front panel ...............................................................14
Figure 2–7. Pipeline HD Dual rear panel....................................................................................................14
Figure 2–8. Pipeline video, VTR & network connections............................................................................16
Figure 2–9. Pipeline video, VTR control & network LAN connections........................................................17
Chapter 3 Implementing Pipeline & Installing
Software
Figure 3–1. Best practices – isolated GigE LAN, dedicated Ethernet port, and a single switch.................23
Figure 3–2. Best practices – for each 2 capture streams, use one Ethernet port. .....................................24
Figure 3–3. Configuration for capturing 4 HD streams onto Fibre-attached storage..................................24
Figure 3–4. Configuration for capturing 4 HD streams onto NAS with Fibre-attached buffer space. .........25
Figure 3–5. FIFO disk buffering enhances file writing performance...........................................................27
Figure 3–6. Pipeline buffering process.......................................................................................................28

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Chapter 4 Using Pipeline Direct
Figure 4–1. Bonjour panel displays Pipelines on your LAN........................................................................37
Figure 4–2. Connect dialog – enter your username and password to connect..........................................37
Figure 4–3. The Live panel displays by default when you connect to a Pipeline. ......................................38
Figure 4–4. The About panel displays a link to product registration...........................................................39
Figure 4–5. Configure panel displays details & allows you to change settings..........................................40
Figure 4–6. Quad panel controls confidence monitoring............................................................................44
Figure 4–7. Confidence monitoring is performed by Pipeline 4 via internal Ethernet bridge......................45
Figure 4–8. Confidence monitor displays banner when no media stream..................................................46
Figure 4–9. Counters panel displays various processing values................................................................47
Figure 4–10. Live panel allows you to control the VTR and create EDLs ..................................................49
Figure 4–11. The virtual VTR panel allows you to control the VTR and create EDLs................................51
Figure 4–12. The EDL panel displays clips you’ve marked, but not saved................................................52
Figure 4–13. Upgrade panel allows you to upgrade Pipeline firmware......................................................55
Chapter 5 Using Pipeline with FlipFactory
Figure 5–1. FlipFactory integrates with Pipeline to produce media from baseband sources. ....................60
Figure 5–2. Use the Submit Job window to stream media from Pipeline in real time.................................62
Figure 5–3. Set up the general job details before displaying the Capture Editor. ......................................63
Figure 5–4. Metadata added in Job Submit window is combined with metadata in Capture Editor...........64
Figure 5–5. Pipeline Capture Editor window. .............................................................................................65
Figure 5–6. VTR controls in Pipeline Capture Editor..................................................................................66
Figure 5–7. Settings tab in Pipeline Capture Editor....................................................................................66
Figure 5–8. Capture tab in Pipeline Capture Editor....................................................................................67
Figure 5–9. Click Job Status to display Job Status window .......................................................................69
Figure 5–10. Job Status window displays active & complete jobs .............................................................69
Figure 5–11. Status/History Window of job in process...............................................................................70
Chapter 6 Using Pipeline in Final Cut Pro & Episode
Desktop
Figure 6–1. Select File > Import > Pipeline to display the Pipeline Browser. .............................................76
Figure 6–2. Use the Pipeline dialog to select the Pipeline and set the codec for this import.....................76
Figure 6–3. Import Preferences..................................................................................................................77
Figure 6–4. Export Preferences..................................................................................................................78
Figure 6–5. Update Preferences. ...............................................................................................................78
Figure 6–6. Keyboard Preferences.............................................................................................................79

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Figure 6–7. Use File > Import > Pipeline to import media from Pipeline in real time..................................80
Figure 6–8. Pipeline browser displays all Pipelines – select one and set the codec for this import...........81
Figure 6–9. Use the Pipeline Import dialog to stream encoded media from your Pipeline.........................82
Figure 6–10. Pipeline Plugin Import dialog in action in Episode Desktop. .................................................82
Figure 6–11. Pipeline Import dialog’s video panel......................................................................................83
Figure 6–12. The Clip List panel allows you to work with and import clips.................................................83
Figure 6–13. The Clip Information dialog allows you to view and enter metadata values..........................84
Figure 6–14. Use the control panel to control your VTR and import clips..................................................84
Figure 6–15. The Clip List buttons allow you to open clip list files and save clip lists as a file...................87
Figure 6–16. Click Load EDL to locate a clip list EDL file and load the entries into the Clip list.................87
Figure 6–17. Click Load XML to locate a clip list file and load the entries into the Clip list. .......................88
Figure 6–18. Set up XML settings in Final Cut Pro. ...................................................................................88
Figure 6–19. Click Saved XML to save the entries in the Clip list as an XML file. .....................................89
Figure 6–20. Select File > Export > Pipeline to export media to your Pipeline...........................................90
Figure 6–21. Use the Pipeline browser to select the Pipeline for this export. ............................................91
Figure 6–22. Use the Pipeline Export dialog to stream media to your Pipeline..........................................92
Figure 6–23. Pipeline Export dialog video panel. .......................................................................................93
Figure 6–24. Use the control panel to control your VTR and export clips..................................................93
Chapter 7 Using Pipeline Control
Figure 7–1. Task Selector in Pipeline Control (Mac OS X) ........................................................................96
Figure 7–2. Pipeline Control window for Windows (schedule Playout and Capture window).....................97
Figure 7–3. Pipeline Control window for Mac OS X (schedule Playout and Capture window)...................97
Figure 7–4. Window panels and toolbars (Mac OS X – schedule panel shown)........................................98
Figure 7–5. Use the Pipeline Settings toolbar to select and configure a Pipeline for this window. ..........102
Figure 7–6. Mac OS X Pipeline browser and selection window...............................................................102
Figure 7–7. Windows Pipeline browser and selection window.................................................................102
Figure 7–8. Typical video codec settings panel........................................................................................103
Figure 7–9. Pipeline Control notifies you when a codec is not supported by the Pipeline. ......................103
Figure 7–10. Typical audio codec settings panel. ....................................................................................104
Figure 7–11. FlipFactory publisher panel allows you to submit media to a specific factory. ....................108
Figure 7–12. Episode Engine publisher allows you to submit media to a specific Episode Engine. ........111
Figure 7–13. IM publisher allows you to send messages to specific IM recipients. .................................113
Figure 7–14. Final Cut Pro publisher allows you to create an FCP XML Interchange file........................114
Figure 7–15. Copy File publisher allows you to duplicate just-completed clips........................................115
Figure 7–16. Use the Preview panel to view incoming and outgoing streams or clip events...................116

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Figure 7–17. The status window displays current Pipeline activity...........................................................117
Figure 7–18. When playing a local clip, you can scrub it..........................................................................117
Figure 7–19. You can use preview controls to control playout of local clips. ...........................................117
Figure 7–20. You can preview video and/or audio of streaming media....................................................118
Figure 7–21. Volume meters activate for each audio channel in the media.............................................118
Figure 7–22. Capture Preferences ...........................................................................................................119
Figure 7–23. Playout Preferences............................................................................................................120
Figure 7–24. Update Preferences ............................................................................................................121
Figure 7–25. General Preferences (Windows) .........................................................................................122
Figure 7–26. Auto Update Preferences (Windows)..................................................................................123
Figure 7–27. Diagnostics window to provide advanced information about the Pipeline...........................124
Chapter 8 Using Scheduled Playout & Capture
Figure 8–1. The schedule panel allows you to create and manage your clip events...............................129
Figure 8–2. Clip events in your schedule provide details about the clip...................................................129
Figure 8–3. Pipeline Control displays the video clip’s folder. ...................................................................131
Figure 8–4. Clip event general properties – file name, start and stop time, and event color....................132
Figure 8–5. Clip event label values. .........................................................................................................133
Figure 8–6. Use the Schedules Mode toolbar to place the schedule in various states............................134
Figure 8–7. Schedule Toolbar..................................................................................................................135
Chapter 9 Using Log and Capture
Figure 9–1. Use the Log and Capture window to create clip lists and capture media from Pipeline........139
Figure 9–2. Timecode, VTR, Jog and Shuttle in the Log and Capture window........................................140
Figure 9–3. The Clip List panel allows you to work with and capture clips...............................................141
Figure 9–4. The Clip List panel allows you to work with and capture clips...............................................142

C HAPTER
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Introduction
PipelineTM is an industry-first, shareable, networked video capture system – a real-time media encoding
and decoding hardware accessory. Pipeline systems provide real-time SD and HD SDI ingest and
encoding into industry-standard QuickTime files, directly to network storage locations. Pipeline can also be
used to stream media directly into Telestream®FlipFactory®transcoding workflow automation and
Episode®media encoding applications, as well as 3rd party products, including Apple’s Final Cut Pro.
Digital media platforms can also be used to play out QuickTime files in supported formats to Pipeline for
real-time decoding and playout to SD and HD SDI.
Pipeline ingests media from tape or live sources, making it ideal for integration into a variety of broadcast,
post-production, government, and other professional media workflow applications. A comprehensive
Pipeline software development kit (SDK) is also available from Telestream, which enables easy integration
into 3rd party applications.
PIPELINE AUTOMATES REAL-TIME MEDIA WORKFLOWS
Designed into each Pipeline is the notion of ease of use for broadcasters, post-production houses,
government agencies, universities, and video professionals. Setting up a Pipeline is easy. Connect
Ethernet and SDI, attach an optional VTR, and configure your network settings – you’re often up and
running in under ten minutes.
Figure 1–1. Pipeline automates and adds value to real-time transcoding workflows

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Pipeline can play out SD and HD TIFO or QuickTime files with Uncompressed (HD only), DV, IMX
30|40|50, ProRes 422, DNxHD, and DVCProHD files to Pipeline systems for decoding into SDI (NTSC or
PAL format) in real time. Pipeline also provides a fast and easy way to ingest media from tape in real time,
encode to the same formats plus MJPEG A, and save the file to servers, archives, or digital asset
management systems.
TELESTREAM’SPIPELINE FAMILY OF PRODUCTS
The Pipeline product line consists of three products: Pipeline SC, Pipeline Quad, and Pipeline HD Dual.
Pipeline SC
Pipeline SC is a single-channel, single-session device. It is ideally suited for low-volume workflows where
easy location and setup is important.
Figure 1–2. Pipeline SC – compact, and easy to set up
Pipeline SC offers these features:
•Network-accessible SDI video encoding and playout
•Real-time encoding from standard definition NTSC/PAL SDI to DV, DVCPro, IMX 30|40|50, ProRes 422
SQ (SD), MJPEG A, and MPEG-2 50 mb/sec I-frame video
•Real-time decoding from standard definition DV, DVCPro, IMX, ProRes 422 SQ, and MPEG-2 50mb/
sec I-frame to PAL/NTSC SDI video
•Extends FlipFactory, Final Cut Pro, and Episode to include workflows with tape or live sources
•VBI closed caption and time code data extraction
•Shared network access to Pipeline saves time, effort and money
•Digitizes tapes into online libraries for an end-to-end DAM solution
•Records clips to tape for sharing with clients or colleagues.
Pipeline Quad
Pipeline Quad is a four-channel, rack-mounted system with Gigabit Ethernet and four independent
Pipeline channels. Pipeline Quad also has an SDI Reference input for synchronizing output streams and
for extracting a VITC time code.
Figure 1–3. Pipeline Quad – four-channels for high-volume applications

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The Pipeline Quad’s rack-mount form is ideal for high-volume, scalable workflows where throughput and
performance are important factors.
Pipeline Quad performs all encoding and decoding available in Pipeline SC, and adds these features:
•Four concurrent, independent Pipeline channels on a single, rack-mount device
•SDI Sync reference channel (sync in only) for frame-synchronized playout across all channels
•Optional, configurable confidence monitoring of client-bound video on a dedicated channel
•Gigabit Ethernet and dual, common power supplies for increased fail-safe operation.
Pipeline HD Dual
Pipeline HD Dual is a two-channel, rack-mounted system with dual Gigabit Ethernet enabling two
independent Pipeline HD channels. Pipeline HD Dual also has an SDI Reference input for synchronizing
output streams and for extracting VITC time code.
Figure 1–4. Pipeline HD Dual – two channels for high-volume HD applications
The Pipeline HD Dual’s rack-mount form is ideal for high-volume, scalable workflows where throughput
and performance are important factors.
Pipeline HD Dual performs all encoding and decoding available in Pipeline SC, and adds these features:
•HD codec support for Uncompressed SD 8- and 10-bit, Apple ProRes 422 HD, Avid DNxHD, and
DVCProHD
•Two concurrent, independent Pipeline HD channels on a single, rack-mount device
•Sync reference channel (sync in only) for frame synchronized playout across all channels
•Optional, configurable confidence monitoring of client-bound video on a dedicated channel
•Gigabit Ethernet for each channel and dual, common power supplies for increased fail-safe operation.
PIPELINE BENEFITS
A better way to ingest baseband media
Pipeline is a dedicated, external media decoding and encoding device with flexible Ethernet connectivity
that offers significant advantages and cost savings over typical capture card solutions. It is more reliable,
eliminating the susceptibility of a server/card model. Pipeline also removes operating system and driver
incompatibilities, and reduces the need to use an expensive broadcast server channel.
Accessible from any workstation on your network
Shared network access makes Pipeline a cost-effective video capture solution. FlipFactory users can
access Pipeline via Pipeline Direct, an embedded Web app, eliminating the need for dedicated

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workstations for each user. Factories can be designed to ingest media from Pipeline using edit decision
lists (EDLs) to transcode media in real time.
Real-time encoding accelerates FlipFactory workflows
Media transfer can be controlled with a VTR, and streaming to FlipFactory begins immediately while
encoding in Pipeline. Simultaneous transcoding in FlipFactory greatly improves overall workflow
throughput. High-resolution files can be directed to storage, while a proxy or other version is being created
by FlipFactory. An RS-422 VTR deck control provides frame accurate ingest from professional tape
machines.
Supports a broad range of SD and HD formats
Pipeline features broad format support in a single device. Pipeline is network-configurable to encode/
decode standard definition 8 and 10bit Uncompressed, DV and DVCPro 25, IMX 30|40|50, ProRes 422
SQ, and high definition DVCProHD, DNxHD and ProRes 422. With Pipeline, there’s no need to have
multiple dedicated devices to handle your changing format needs. Plus, you can upgrade Pipeline right on
the network to easily add new formats and features as they become available from Telestream.
EXTEND FLIPFACTORY WORKFLOWS WITH PIPELINE
This innovative, network-ready video capture accessory extends FlipFactory workflows, allowing real-time
ingest of high-quality baseband media directly into a FlipFactory server.
You can use Pipeline Direct, a powerful embedded Web app in every Pipeline, to control (with a VTR) and
preview streaming video, create and save EDL files, and crash record SD media into a TIFO (Telestream
Intermediary Format (TIFO) on page 58) file for further processing.
Batch ingest from an EDL file allows users to encode multiple clips from a single tape. Plus, FlipFactory
can automatically pick up EDLs from monitored folders for easy EDL integration. Together, Pipeline and
FlipFactory automatically control the VTR and encode the clips needed.
You can schedule live ingest with Pipeline to capture incoming feeds at any time. By setting the start time
and duration, live feeds, such as satellite, can be encoded and delivered when needed. You can also
encode analog tapes into online digital libraries and asset management systems.
Pipeline can also be used to archive high-quality master files into DAM systems. Using the powerful
metadata extraction tools in FlipFactory, master assets, proxy files and all associated metadata can be
delivered to DAM systems in one single-step process.