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-====== D&R Broadcast Director =======+====== D&R Visual Radio Control =======
  
 ===== User Manual ===== ===== User Manual =====
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 for for
  
-D&R Broadcast Director+D&R Visual Radio Control
  
 Version 1.0.0 Version 1.0.0
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 ===== Introduction ===== ===== Introduction =====
  
-With the ''Broadcast Director'' you can control Broadcasting Software. +With the ''Visual Radio Control'' you can control Broadcasting Software. 
-Currently ''Open Broadcaster Software'' 's ''OBS Studio'' is supported.+Currently ''Open Broadcaster Software'' 's [[ https://obsproject.com/ | OBS Studio ]] is supported.
  
 By using D&R's device [[ supcamcon:start | Camcon Visual Radio ]] it is possible to switch scenes automatically, depending on who is talking. By using D&R's device [[ supcamcon:start | Camcon Visual Radio ]] it is possible to switch scenes automatically, depending on who is talking.
  
-The ''Broadcast Director'' connects the scenes from the Broadcasting Software to channels on the ''Camcon'' device. +The ''Visual Radio Control'' connects the scenes from the Broadcasting Software to channels on the ''Camcon'' device. 
-With ''metering'' and the ''MicOn'' information that the ''Camcon'' provides to the ''Broadcast Director'' it is possible to make decisions on which scene needs to be made active at a given moment.+With ''metering'' and the ''MicOn'' information that the ''Camcon'' provides to the ''Visual Radio Control'' it is possible to make decisions on which scene needs to be made active at a given moment.
  
 ===== 1. Installation ===== ===== 1. Installation =====
  
-This section describes where you can download ''Broadcast Director'' from and what the installation options are.+This section describes where you can download ''Visual Radio Control'' from and what the installation options are.
 Also the first time the software is used, some initial settings must be checked to ensure proper operation of the software. Also the first time the software is used, some initial settings must be checked to ensure proper operation of the software.
  
 ==== 1.1. Download and installation options ==== ==== 1.1. Download and installation options ====
  
-Download the ''Broadcast Director'' from the D&R website:+Download the ''Visual Radio Control'' from the D&R website:
  
-[[ supbroadcastdirector:start | Broadcast Director ]]+[[ supvisualradiocontrol:start | Visual Radio Control ]]
  
-Run the `broadcast_director_setup.exe`.+Run the `visualradiocontrol_vxxx - setup.exe`.
  
 Choose the installation folder. Choose the installation folder.
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 === 1.1.1. Drivers === === 1.1.1. Drivers ===
  
-The ''Broadcast Director'' uses drivers to access other software and hardware.+The ''Visual Radio Control'' uses drivers to access other software and hardware.
  
 Built-in drivers for release version 1.0.0 are: Built-in drivers for release version 1.0.0 are:
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 ==== 1.3. Using it for the first time ==== ==== 1.3. Using it for the first time ====
  
-The ''Broadcast Director'' consists of two main elements:+The ''Visual Radio Control'' consists of two main elements:
  
   - the scene switching ''engine'', and   - the scene switching ''engine'', and
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 By default the software is configured that everything is installed on the PC. By default the software is configured that everything is installed on the PC.
 It is however quite possible to have different parts of the whole switching system running on different PCs. It is however quite possible to have different parts of the whole switching system running on different PCs.
-Or just configure the ''Broadcast Director engine'' from a mobile device.+Or just configure the ''Visual Radio Control engine'' from a mobile device.
  
-To check if the current configuration is working, let's start the ''Broadcast Director''.+To check if the current configuration is working, let's start the ''Visual Radio Control''.
  
 First make sure that the ''Broadcasting software'', like ''OBS Studio'' is already running. First make sure that the ''Broadcasting software'', like ''OBS Studio'' is already running.
  
-Then open the ''Broadcast Director'' web link that is installed in Windows Start Menu.+Then open the ''Visual Radio Control'' web link that is installed in Windows Start Menu.
 Or simply point a web browser to [[ http://localhost:10840/ ]] (this is the default installation). Or simply point a web browser to [[ http://localhost:10840/ ]] (this is the default installation).
 You will now be presented with an interface to control and configure the ''engine'' software. You will now be presented with an interface to control and configure the ''engine'' software.
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 Click on the 'Cogwheel' icon labelled 'Configure'. Click on the 'Cogwheel' icon labelled 'Configure'.
  
-You are now presented with a list of connections that are maintained by the ''Broadcast Director''.+You are now presented with a list of connections that are maintained by the ''Visual Radio Control''.
 The first connection is that of the Web browser and the ''engine'' -backend. The first connection is that of the Web browser and the ''engine'' -backend.
 When you are using a PC where all this software is installed on, this should show a green 'check-mark' indicating that there is a live connection. When you are using a PC where all this software is installed on, this should show a green 'check-mark' indicating that there is a live connection.
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 === 1.4.1. Scenes menu === === 1.4.1. Scenes menu ===
  
-Under the scenes menu is the main action of the ''Broadcast Director''. +Under the scenes menu is the main action of the ''Visual Radio Control''. 
-Here scenes from the Broadcasting software will be connected to audio sources, so the ''Broadcast Director'' will know which scene to active when an audio source become active. +Here scenes from the Broadcasting software will be connected to audio sources, so the ''Visual Radio Control'' will know which scene to active when an audio source become active. 
-Also other parameters can be set to influence the director's decisions.+Also other parameters can be set to influence the engine's decisions.
  
-The director will also indicate which scene is currently active.+The engine will also indicate which scene is currently active.
 This will continiously be updated from the broadcasting software. This will continiously be updated from the broadcasting software.
  
-When a scene is active in the broadcasting software that is not under control of the ''Broadcast Director'', then no scene in the ''UI'' will appear to be active.+When a scene is active in the broadcasting software that is not under control of the ''Visual Radio Control'', then no scene in the ''UI'' will appear to be active.
  
 For more information on how to use this menu, see [[ #editing_scenes | 2.1 Editing Scenes ]]. For more information on how to use this menu, see [[ #editing_scenes | 2.1 Editing Scenes ]].
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 Reference to online documentation (this). Reference to online documentation (this).
  
-===== 2. Directing the Broadcast Director =====+===== 2. Directing the Visual Radio Control =====
  
 Now that the software is connected to the different backends, let's put it to work. Now that the software is connected to the different backends, let's put it to work.
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 ==== 2.1. Editing scenes ==== ==== 2.1. Editing scenes ====
  
-The ''Broadcast Director'' will control only the scenes that are configured here. +The ''Visual Radio Control'' will control only the scenes that are configured here. 
-To add scenes under control of the director, go to the `Scenes` page, using the left-hand side menu.+To add scenes under control of the engine, go to the `Scenes` page, using the left-hand side menu.
  
 When the steps of the [[ #using_it_for_the_first_time | Using it for the first time ]] are followed and both hard- and software are properly setup, you should be able to add scenes here. When the steps of the [[ #using_it_for_the_first_time | Using it for the first time ]] are followed and both hard- and software are properly setup, you should be able to add scenes here.
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 === 2.1.2. Scene properties === === 2.1.2. Scene properties ===
  
-Lets explain the properties that can be configured and how they might affect the ''Broadcast Director'' software.+Lets explain the properties that can be configured and how they might affect the ''Visual Radio Control'' software.
 An example of configured properties can be seen in Figure 2.1. An example of configured properties can be seen in Figure 2.1.
  
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 The list of scene names is retrieved from the broadcasting software automatically. The list of scene names is retrieved from the broadcasting software automatically.
 When the broadcasting software is properly configured (see [[ #using_it_for_the_first_time | Using it for the first time ]], [[ #configuration_menu | Configuration Menu ]] and [[ #appendix_b_setting_up_obs_studio | Appendix B. Setting up OBS Studio ]]), this list should be the same as in your broadcasting software. When the broadcasting software is properly configured (see [[ #using_it_for_the_first_time | Using it for the first time ]], [[ #configuration_menu | Configuration Menu ]] and [[ #appendix_b_setting_up_obs_studio | Appendix B. Setting up OBS Studio ]]), this list should be the same as in your broadcasting software.
-From this list, you can select the scene that you want to have the ''Broadcast Director'' software under its control.+From this list, you can select the scene that you want to have the ''Visual Radio Control'' software under its control.
  
 In order to have proper control, also the `Audio source` and the `MicOn source` must be assigned. In order to have proper control, also the `Audio source` and the `MicOn source` must be assigned.
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 == 2.1.2.2. Audio source == == 2.1.2.2. Audio source ==
  
-The audio source will provide metering information to the ''Broadcast Director''.+The audio source will provide metering information to the ''Visual Radio Control''.
 Based on this information, the software can decide if there is activity on a channel (someone is talking) and this channel (and corresponding scene) should be considered to be activated (e.g. receive the focus). Based on this information, the software can decide if there is activity on a channel (someone is talking) and this channel (and corresponding scene) should be considered to be activated (e.g. receive the focus).
  
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 When two or more sources are active and have metering levels above their threshold (two or more speakers interrupting each other), the `Scheduling priority` helps deciding who will actually receive the focus. When two or more sources are active and have metering levels above their threshold (two or more speakers interrupting each other), the `Scheduling priority` helps deciding who will actually receive the focus.
  
-A higher value for the priority means that it will be more likely to be picked. +A lower value for the priority means that it will be more likely to be picked. 
-Priorities can be negative as well, if that helps your thinking process.+Think of the Top-40, the best is always at 1.
  
 When two, or more, sources are active and have equal priorities, the first scene as it is configured and appears in the list will be activated. When two, or more, sources are active and have equal priorities, the first scene as it is configured and appears in the list will be activated.
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 Be careful, clicking the `Delete` button will remove the configured scene, immediately and without undoing this action. Be careful, clicking the `Delete` button will remove the configured scene, immediately and without undoing this action.
  
-==== 2.2. Let the Broadcast Director direct ====+==== 2.2. Let the Visual Radio Control direct ====
  
 When done, click the `Edit scenes` button. When done, click the `Edit scenes` button.
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 ==== 2.3. Engine stand-alone ==== ==== 2.3. Engine stand-alone ====
  
-The ''Broadcast Director'' ''engine'' can and will do its thing in the background.+The ''Visual Radio Control'' ''engine'' can and will do its thing in the background.
 It does not need a web browser to be opened. It does not need a web browser to be opened.
 As long as there are configured scenes available, the ''engine'' will try and direct your configured broadcasting software. As long as there are configured scenes available, the ''engine'' will try and direct your configured broadcasting software.
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 ===== 3. Troubleshooting ===== ===== 3. Troubleshooting =====
  
-==== 3.1. USB Device not recognized ====+==== 3.1. USB Device not recognized  or Camcon Device not appearing ====
  
-. +When ''CamCon Configuration Manager'' is running in the background (please check if the tray-icon exists). 
-==== 3.1. Cannot connect ====+Click the tray-icon and select 'Toggle console'.
  
-.+When messages appear in this console regarding unknown message IDs, please close the ''Camcon Configuration Manager'' and power down the Camcon Device. 
 +Wait a couple of seconds. 
 +Then restart the Camcon device and the configuration manager.
  
-==== 3.2. Cannot upgrade the software ====+==== 3.2. There are no scenes available ==== 
 + 
 +When the message 'There are no scenes available' is shown in the screen, please check the following: 
 + 
 +  * ''Camcon Configuration Manager'' is running and 
 +  * ''OBS Studio'' is running with the 'Websockets Server' installed. 
 + 
 +When both these applications are present and running, please go to the Configuration Screen of the ''Visual Radio Control''. 
 +The configuration screen can be reached by clicking on the 'Cogwheel' on the top right corner of the blue ribbon. 
 + 
 +In the configuration screen there should be list of configurable items with green check-marks in front of them. 
 + 
 +If the list is only of one item and the check mark is missing from there as well, then either: 
 + 
 +  * the ''Visual Radio Control'' software is no longer running the background, please launch the software again, or 
 +  * the ''Visual Radio Control'' is running on an other PC or port other than the standard. In this case, please correct the information in the URL box with the proper value. The format should still be <code>ws://<hostname>:<port>/api</code> for proper working of this web-page. After changing the value, please click the 'Apply' button to try and establish the connection. 
 + 
 +When more items are shown in the list, but they do not have green check-marks with them, please check if their corresponding values are correct. 
 +When you change a value, please click on the 'Apply' button directly underneath the options, so that the new connection information can be stored and a new connection attempt can be made. 
 + 
 +When all the check-marks are present, this screen can be closed and you can return to the main screen by clicking the 'Close' button on the lower right of the screen. 
 + 
 +==== 3.3. Cannot upgrade the software ====
  
 ''Windows Defender'' reports virus during/after upgrading. ''Windows Defender'' reports virus during/after upgrading.
-Uninstall software and install, rather then upgrade,+Uninstall software and install, rather then upgrade. 
 + 
 +==== 3.4. I have vMix, not OBS Studio ==== 
 + 
 +At this moment Camcon / Visual Radio Control has only support for OBS Studio. 
 + 
 +In order to have support for customers with vMix software, it is possible to have a little workaround to combine the two. 
 + 
 +Setup OBS Studio to output to a network video stream. Configure this stream with little to none compression and little to none output buffering. This to reduce any additional unwanted latency. 
 + 
 +Now setup OBS Studio to control the cameras that are needed and setup Visual Radio Control as normal. 
 + 
 +Configure vMix to pick up the network video stream. 
  
 ===== Appendix A. Setting up the Camcon Software ===== ===== Appendix A. Setting up the Camcon Software =====
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 ===== Appendix B. Setting up OBS Studio ===== ===== Appendix B. Setting up OBS Studio =====
  
-In order for OBS Studio to be allowed to be controlled by other software, a plugin is required. +In order for [[https://obsproject.com/ | OBS Studio]] to be allowed to be controlled by other software, a plugin is required. 
-The ''Broadcast Director'' software requires the Websockets Plugin for this.+The ''Visual Radio Control'' software requires the Websockets Plugin for this.
  
 ==== B.1. Installing the Websocket Plugin ==== ==== B.1. Installing the Websocket Plugin ====
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 If so desired a `Password` can be set to control access to your `OBS Studio`. If so desired a `Password` can be set to control access to your `OBS Studio`.
-The password must then also be configured in the `Boardcast Director`'s settings.+The password must then also be configured in the `Visual Radio Control`'s settings.
 See [[ #using_it_for_the_first_time | 1.3. Using it for the first time ]] for more details on how to do this. See [[ #using_it_for_the_first_time | 1.3. Using it for the first time ]] for more details on how to do this.
  
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