APEX Tools Setup
AFTER FOLLOWING SETUP STEPS BELOW, YOU'RE READY TO BEGIN PREPARING & IMPORTING YOUR AUDIO
SET NETWORK PATHS
In order for the On Air Automation to function, it is necessary to path DHD Tools to the appropriate On-Air machines.
File ~ Setup
Set Network Paths.
Click on Studio X, named Local Studio, by default it's mapped to the Local PC's DHD folder.
Name for studio and click Save.
Each DHD folder has a file name Click on this File to set Network Path.txt, contained in the C:>DHD folder.
Double click on the Click on this File to set a Network Path.txt file.
To create a path to another studio, simply follow instructions 1 – 9 again.
In this example, Tools is on the On Air PC & will be mapped to a 2nd On Air Studio as well as the Local PC.
IMPORTANT SETUP OPTIONS
START-KILL DATES
By enabling this option, you will turn on the Start and Kill date feature. This feature is turned ON by default.
More information can be found in the Library Manager section.
CART ROTATIONS
By enabling this option, you will turn on the Cart Rotation. This feature is turned off by default.
More information can be found in the Library Manager section.
SWITCHER SOURCE NAMES
In this screen, you may assign a source name for all the Channel audio sources on your Switcher.
To rename a source, simply type into the desired field, and the information will be saved upon exiting the screen.
In this example, a liner, 2 songs, a jingle, & two spots would play & repeat until the next scheduled events.
You may configure the auto-fill feature:
1) File
2) Setup
3) Select Play List Clock
4) Type in a desired pattern using the Type field, and Music categories.
PLAY LIST CLOCK
The Play List Clock is the pattern of audio that will play in an automated hour if nothing is scheduled, or if underscheduled.
By default it will follow a pattern of MMMJ, referring to the type of audio file: M-for music, J-for jingle.
The rules are, IF:
It is designated as an Automated hour in the Air Schedule.
Part, or all of the schedule is missing or not scheduled in the hour. This includes if there are files scheduled that are out of kill date, or do not exist.
THEN, it will play that MMMJ pattern to fill the gap in time.
COMPRESS WORKING MEMORY
All programs within the Windows will increase in size over time. There are operations that each program takes to shrink its size down. DHD will also shrink its size on a regular basis.
To keep the On-Air machine running optimally, it is recommended to review the Computer Configuration steps on a routine basis.
TIME SYNC
File->Setup
->Satellite setup
For use with a hard wired time sync from switcher to main satellite receiver.
If for instance, you receive a closure at 59:50 every hour, then you will set the Time Sync to be 59 for the min, and 50 for the sec. This would mean that the DHD software will sync every hour at 59:50, according to the satellite receiver closure.
CONFIGURE PC This screen gives you direct access to major functionality within the Windows Operating System. You may access the Control Panel, Device Manager, and other important screens within Windows. This screen is useful when following the PC configuration steps.
PC PROFILE
This displays pertinent information about the PC.
It will display information about the Operating System, CPU processor, RAM and C: drive.
Create password protected Users with access to only specific Tools features.
CREATE A USER
File
Setup
Users
Select Enter User Names
Type in a User Name. Exit the screen and it will save these users.
You may access these users by clicking on the name located on the top right corner of the main DHD-Tools screen. It will initially display User: Default User.
ENTER OR EDIT USER PASSWORD
Choose the user you want to enter or edit a password for. This is located on the top right of the main DHDTools screen.
File.
Setup.
Users.
Select Setup Manager Access.
Type a password in the Password box.
FORGOT YOUR USER PASSWORD?
Create a new user name.
Enter in a new password for the user.
To retrieve a password for the old user account, please email: support@arrakis-systems.com