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In Schedule Mode, a Channel records files based on Calendar Events from the macOS Calendar application of the machine running Just Control. You may use any Calendar that can be added to the macOS Calendar app, such as iCloud or Gmail Accounts or from other Mail/Calendar servers. Events scheduled in the corresponding/selected Calendar will automatically switch the Channel to Schedule Mode and start a Recording. When stopping a Schedule Recording manually, the corresponding Event will be deleted automatically.
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When working in Schedule Mode, ensure that Just Control is running at all times. New Events or changes to existing Events can only be received when Just Control is open and connected to the appropriate Channel. |
Choose a Calendar for a Recording Channel
Run Just Control and select a Channel. Switch the Channel Mode to “Schedule” and select the appropriate Calendar from the Calendar selection box at the very top. Additionally, verify that the correct Naming Preset for Schedule Mode is selected as well.
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You can either use the Channel Calendar (will be created automatically when using the Plus (“ Please notethat Just Control can only create a channel-specific calendar (using the Plus (“ |
Add Calendar Events for Schedule Mode
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Please note that the “Name” token will be replaced by the actual Event name, once recording has started. |
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Additional Functionality
Below, we elaborate on additional information and functionality.
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Utilising a Naming Preset that incorporates “Date” and “Time” tokens ensures the generation of unique file names.
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Maximum Event Length
It is not possible to use Calendar Events, that exceed a length of 12 hours. Just Control will truncate the Recording length automatically if required.
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Adjustable Event End Time while Recording
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Quitting Just Control results in the application no longer receiving updates or new Events. It is necessary to have Just Control open all the time when using Schedule Mode for a Channel.
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Please note that you will see unexpected behaviour after quitting and restarting Just Control, while a Channel is currently recording scheduled events in Schedule Mode. If Just Control gets restarted though, please ensure that you restart the Just In Linux Engine (tme and tjc service) as well. |
Working with shared Calendars in Schedule Mode
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It is also possible to use an LTC source (AJA Capture Card LTC) for Scheduling. The just:in linux engine can receive the required signal via the Timecode In of the video device card, and the machine running Just Control can be configured with NTP.
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Please note that the Timecode Source cannot be changed once Calendar Events are created, as the Events are stored with the provided Timecode information as a reference to the Source. Therefore, ensure that the correct Timecode Source is selected before commencing scheduling for recording events. |