Evs IPDirector Version 6.2 - June 2013 AB ROLL PLAYLIS User Manual

Version 6.2 - June 2013USER MANUALAB ROLL PLAYLIST

1.2.2. Database ExplorerThe Database Explorer has been integrated into the AB Roll Playlist. It is used to organizeand search all media or data availa

1.3. Opening AB Roll PlaylistTo open the ABRoll Playlist application, select the corresponding iconon the IPDirector application bar. An instance of

2. User Interface2.1. OverviewIllustrationThe AB Roll Playlist user interface contains the areas highlighted on the screenshotbelow:Area DescriptionTh

Area Description1. AB RollPlaylisttoolbarThe toolbar gives access to several commands and to playlistinformation.See section "Playlist Toolbar&qu

These items are explained in more detail below.2.3. Playlist MenuThe Playlist menu contains the following commands:Option DescriptionNew Playlist Allo

2.4. Playlist Grid2.4.1. OverviewThe playlist grid shows the clips that are currently loaded in the playlist.The grid contains a number of columns tha

The list below specifies the possible statuses for playlist elements:Icon DescriptionPlayout statusThe playlist element is being played.The playlist e

Possible ActionsYou can perform the following actions to reorganize the playlist grid as you request:In order to … Do the following …Hide a column Rig

2.5. Playlist Transport FunctionsTransport of the items in the playlist is commonly controlled by means of the MPlayRemote controller. You will find d

3. Managing Channels3.1. IntroductionBefore you can use the AB Roll Playlist, you need to define a group of channels andassign that group to the AB Ro

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The Configure AB Roll Playlist Channel Association window opens:4. Edit the channel letters in the left column of the table, if so desired.5. Click OK

To assign the channels to the AB Roll Playlist, proceed as follows:1. Right-click the status bar and select the desired channel group previously defin

4. Playlist Management4.1. Creating A Playlist4.1.1. How to Create a New PlaylistTo create a new playlist, proceed as follows:1. Click the Playlist Me

2. The Create a new playlist window opens:3. Enter a name for the new playlist in the Name field.4. Complete the Create a new playlist window with the

Clicking the right area in the Pane Display icon will display this right pane.Fields in the Create a New Playlist WindowThe following table briefly de

Field DescriptionSend To Provides a submenu with the list of possible destinations to whichthe selected playlist can be sent.Possible destinations, de

4.2. Loading a Playlist4.2.1. How to Load a Playlist from the Search PaneTo load a playlist from the Search pane, proceed as follows:1. Click the Sear

4.2.2. How to Load a Playlist from the DatabaseExplorerTo load a playlist from the Database Explorer pane, proceed as follows:1. Open the Database Exp

4.2.3. LimitationsThe following playlist effects and parameters are not managed by the AB Roll playlistapplication:• A/V effects• Specific playout spe

5. Playlist Editing5.1. IntroductionThe playlist can be edited for playout from within AB Roll Playlist. Advanced editingfunctions like defining effec

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The position where the element will be inserted is marked by a thick line:3. Release the element at the desired position in the grid.4. If the element

5.3.3. Impact on the Channel Association withRecue Mode OFFThe Element is Inserted below the Cued ElementsThe inserted element is assigned to the next

The Element is Inserted within the Cued ElementsThe inserted element is assigned to the next channel in the ABCD order, based on theprevious element.

5.3.4. Impact on the Channel Association withRecue Mode ONThe Element is Inserted below the Cued ElementsThe inserted element is assigned to the next

The Element is Inserted within the Cued Elementswhen No Element is PlayingThis case applies to the insertion of an element just before the first cued

The Element is Inserted between the CuedElements and before the Playing ElementThe inserted element is assigned to the next channel in the ABCD order,

The Element is Inserted between the CuedElements and after the Playing ElementA "ripple-and-cue" operation is performed from the inserted el

5.4. Removing an Element from thePlaylist5.4.1. How to Remove an Element From thePlaylistTo remove an element from the playlist, proceed as follows:1.

5.4.2. Impact on the Channel Association withRecue Mode OFFThe Element to Delete is CuedThe element is deleted from the playlist. Therefore, the chann

The Element to Delete is below the Cued/PlayedElementsThe element is deleted from the playlist. The channels assigned to the elements below thedeleted

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5.4.3. Impact on the Channel Association withRecue Mode ONThe Element to Delete is CuedIn case the element is above a playing element, no ripple opera

The Element to Delete is below the Cued/PlayedElementsThe element is deleted from the playlist. The channels assigned to the elements below thedeleted

5.5. Moving an Element in the Playlist5.5.1. How to Move an Element in the PlaylistTo move an element in the playlist, proceed as follows:1. Select th

The Element to Move is CuedThe channel assignment is not modified when the cued element is moved. Therefore, thechannel order is affected. Cued elemen

NoteIf the selected line is above an element that is being played, the Channel Sortoperation will not have any effect on the playlist.The following ta

The Selected Element is not Playing and is abovea Playing ElementThe Channel Sort operation has no effect.Initial situation Channel Sort on Element 6E

Initial situation Channel Sort on Element 3Elem1 ON-LINE A Elem1 ON-LINE AElem2 ON-LINE B Elem2 ON-LINE BElem3 ON-LINE B Elem3 CUED CElem4 CUED C Elem

Initial situation Channel Sort on Element 6Elem6 ON-LINE C Elem6 CUED BElem7 CUED B Elem7 ON-LINE CElem8 ON-LINE D Elem8 ON-LINE DElem9 ON-LINE A Elem

NoteThe Reset operation can only be performed when none of the elements in theplaylist is playing. If you try to reset the playlist while one of the e

6. AB Roll Playlist ShortcutsSelect Tools > Define Shortcutsfrom the IPDirector Menu bar to see the definedshortcuts .The screenshot below show the

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS IIIWHAT'S NEW? V1. INTRODUCTION 11.1. Product Overview 11.1.1. Purpose and Context of Use 11.1.2. Saving the A

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4.2.3. Limitations 205. PLAYLIST EDITING 215.1. Introduction 215.2. ABRoll Playlist Recue Modes 215.3. Inserting an Element in the Playlist 215.3.1. I

What's New?In the user manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlightinformation on new and updated features.The sections update

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1. Introduction1.1. Product Overview1.1.1. Purpose and Context of UseThe AB Roll Playlist application is used to control and play material on a series