Nielsen® and Verance® Watermark Encoding
The LA-5300 includes optional support for audience measurement watermarking from both Nielsen and Verance.
In both applications, proprietary and customer-specific information is required and is provided by the vendor.
Nielsen Watermark Encoding
Set the Nielsen Watermark Enable control (1B) to “On” to enable the encoder.
The Active Process control (1A) determines which watermarking type or which combination of types is generated. Please check with Nielsen to determine the correct process for your station. Supported processes include N2, N6, N2+N6, CBET, CBET+N6, and CBET+N2+N6.
Use the SDI, Check Digit, CSID, and CBET Check Digit fields (1C) to enter the proper codes as provided by Nielsen for your individual station. The Status window will indicate whether or not the watermark is being properly encoded.
Verance Watermark Encoding
Set the Verance Watermark Enable control (2B) to “On” to enable the encoder. Check the Status window (2C) to verify that the encoder is running.
The Calibrate control (2A) is used in conjunction with a special audio test file to measure delay when the Verance watermark is inserted. The file and specific instructions are provided to customers by Verance.
Use the Server Code and Interval Code fields (1D) to enter the proper codes as provided by Verance for your individual station.
Clicking on the Advanced dropdown menu (1E) will display the current Verance library version.
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