Setting up Nielsen watermarks in a MediaLive channel - MediaLive

Setting up Nielsen watermarks in a MediaLive channel

Note

The information in this section assumes that you are familiar with the general steps for creating a channel, as described in Creating a channel from scratch. It also assumes that you have already set up the audio encodes (outputs) that will contain the watermarks.

To create Nielsen watermarks

  1. On the Create channel page of the MediaLive console, choose the output group in the left navigation bar. Then choose the output. In the Stream settings pane, choose the desired Audio tab.

    In the Codec settings section, expand the Additional encoding settings section. Expand the Additional settings drop-down menu, and find the Audio Watermark Settings field.

  2. Choose Audio watermark, then choose Nielsen Distribution Type.

  3. Choose the option that applies:

    • Program content: Typically, this option applies if your organization is a network broadcaster.

    • Final distribution: Typically, this option applies if your organization is a broadcast affiliate or a cable network provider.

  4. If you want to include CBET watermarks: In the CBET Settings field, choose Nielsen CBET. More fields appear.

    If you want to include NAES watermarks: In the NAES II and NW Settings field, choose NAES II and NW. More fields appear.

    You can include both sets of watermarks in the same output audio.

  5. Complete the fields as shown in the table.

    Area

    Field

    		 Description
    CBET Settings CBET Source ID (CSID) The value that you obtained from Nielsen.
    CBET Check Digits The value that you obtained from Nielsen.
    CBET Stepaside ENABLED: Nielsen watermarks that are already in the source are left intact. MediaLive will insert new watermarks only in portions of the audio where there are no existing watermarks.

    DISABLED: Existing Nielsen watermarks are removed. MediaLive will insert new watermarks throughout the audio.

    NAES II and NW Settings Source ID (SID) The value that you obtained from Nielsen.
    Check Digits The value that you obtained from Nielsen.
    Timezone Choose a time zone to apply to the watermarks. Or leave as UTC, which is the default.