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- | ====== D& | + | ====== D& |
===== User Manual ===== | ===== User Manual ===== | ||
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for | for | ||
- | D& | + | D& |
Version 1.0.0 | Version 1.0.0 | ||
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===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
- | With the '' | + | With the '' |
- | Currently '' | + | Currently '' |
By using D& | By using D& | ||
- | The '' | + | The '' |
- | With '' | + | With '' |
===== 1. Installation ===== | ===== 1. Installation ===== | ||
- | This section describes where you can download '' | + | This section describes where you can download '' |
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 '' | + | Download the '' |
- | [[ 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 '' | + | The '' |
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 '' | + | The '' |
- the scene switching '' | - the scene switching '' | ||
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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 '' | + | Or just configure the '' |
- | To check if the current configuration is working, let's start the '' | + | To check if the current configuration is working, let's start the '' |
First make sure that the '' | First make sure that the '' | ||
- | Then open the '' | + | Then open the '' |
Or simply point a web browser to [[ http:// | Or simply point a web browser to [[ http:// | ||
You will now be presented with an interface to control and configure the '' | You will now be presented with an interface to control and configure the '' | ||
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Click on the ' | Click on the ' | ||
- | You are now presented with a list of connections that are maintained by the '' | + | You are now presented with a list of connections that are maintained by the '' |
The first connection is that of the Web browser and the '' | The first connection is that of the Web browser and the '' | ||
When you are using a PC where all this software is installed on, this should show a green ' | When you are using a PC where all this software is installed on, this should show a green ' | ||
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=== 1.4.1. Scenes menu === | === 1.4.1. Scenes menu === | ||
- | Under the scenes menu is the main action of the '' | + | Under the scenes menu is the main action of the '' |
- | Here scenes from the Broadcasting software will be connected to audio sources, so the '' | + | Here scenes from the Broadcasting software will be connected to audio sources, so the '' |
- | 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 | + | The engine |
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 '' | + | When a scene is active in the broadcasting software that is not under control of the '' |
For more information on how to use this menu, see [[ # | For more information on how to use this menu, see [[ # | ||
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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 '' | + | The '' |
- | 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 [[ # | When the steps of the [[ # | ||
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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 '' | + | Lets explain the properties that can be configured and how they might affect the '' |
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 [[ # | When the broadcasting software is properly configured (see [[ # | ||
- | From this list, you can select the scene that you want to have the '' | + | From this list, you can select the scene that you want to have the '' |
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 '' | + | The audio source will provide metering information to the '' |
Based on this information, | Based on this information, | ||
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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 | + | 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 | + | ==== 2.2. Let the Visual Radio Control |
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 '' | + | The '' |
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 '' | As long as there are configured scenes available, the '' | ||
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===== 3. Troubleshooting ===== | ===== 3. Troubleshooting ===== | ||
- | ==== 3.1. USB Device not recognized ==== | + | ==== 3.1. USB Device not recognized |
- | . | + | When '' |
- | ==== 3.1. Cannot connect ==== | + | Click the tray-icon and select ' |
- | . | + | When messages appear in this console regarding unknown message IDs, please close the '' |
+ | 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' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | When both these applications are present and running, please go to the Configuration Screen of the '' | ||
+ | The configuration screen can be reached by clicking on the ' | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 '' | ||
+ | * the '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 ' | ||
+ | |||
+ | When all the check-marks are present, this screen can be closed and you can return to the main screen by clicking the ' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== 3.3. Cannot upgrade the software ==== | ||
'' | '' | ||
- | Uninstall software and install, rather then upgrade, | + | Uninstall software and install, rather then upgrade. |
===== 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:// |
- | The '' | + | The '' |
==== 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 [[ # | See [[ # | ||
supvisualradiocontrolmanual/start.txt · Last modified: 2022/10/21 10:18 by jeroenbol