Display Captured Content Across Multiple Screens with POT Player and MAWi | Step-by-Step Guide

How to Display Captured Content Using POT Player and MAWi

Introduction


This guide will walk you through the process of using POT Player in combination with MAWi to display captured content across multiple screens.
Follow these steps to set up the system efficiently.

Prerequisites:
1. POT Player – A powerful media player that supports a wide range of media formats, including live video feeds from capture cards.
You can download and set it up using this guide.

2. Video Capture Card – A device like Blackmagic, HDMI to USB or similar, which captures content from external sources such as cameras or HDMI devices.




Step 1: Set Up the Video Capture Card


1. Connect the Capture Device
   Connect your video capture card (such as Blackmagic) to the source (camera, HDMI source, etc.). Make sure the capture card is installed correctly and detected by your computer.

2. Install Necessary Drivers
   Ensure you have installed the correct drivers for your capture card to allow POT Player to detect the device. Check the manufacturer's website for the latest driver versions.



Step 2: Configure POT Player



1. Launch POT Player
   Open POT Player on your system.

2. Select the Capture Device
   To configure POT Player to display content from the video capture card:
   - Go to Menu → Open → Open Webcam/ Other Device.




  3.  After selecting Webcam option, POT Player should start displaying the live feed from your capture card.
You can confirm the live stream is working before proceeding.


Notes

If your live feed isn’t displaying, you can open the Device Settings to ensure your device is configured correctly.






Step 3: Configure MAWi for Content Distribution



1. Log in to MAWi
   Access the MAWi Management Console via your web browser and log in using your credentials.

2. Create a New Playlist for the Captured Content
   - Go to Playlists Library and click Create New Playlist
   - Name your playlist accordingly (e.g., "Captured Live Feed Playlist").

3. Add POT Player’s Window as Content
   Since POT Player will be used to display live feed, you need to capture its window and display it on multiple screens.
   - In MAWi, click on Add New Item in the playlist and choose the 'Local' tab.
   - Select your location.
   - Select the POT Player app from the list of available applications.
   - In the custom parameters, enter '/cam'. This will launch POT Player with the Webcam and Other Devices option enabled.
   - Finally, Save the item and click Finish to save the playlist.




4. Assign the Playlist to Screens and Play
   - Assign the newly created playlist to the target screens or video wall.
   - You can choose to display the same content on all screens or split the content across a video wall.