Channel Viewer (4.0)

Table of Contents

Overview

  1. Timecode: displays the Timecode depending on the selected Timecode mode (see below).
  2. Channel View Border: when you click on a Channel View it gets a coloured border which means it's selected. You may select multiple Channel Views by holding the command-key. This is useful if you want to change the capture settings of multiple Channels at once.
  3. Channel Recording Border: when a Channel is recording, then there will be a red recording around the video preview area.
  4. Record Button (command + R): this button shows up as soon as you hover over a Channel. Press this button to start or stop the Recording on the particular Channel.
    • This button only shows up after selecting a valid Capture and Destination Preset in the Inspector. Refer to the just:in Engine configuration chapter for further details on Presets.
    • If the Channel is in Schedule Mode, then you will not see the Recording Button.
  5. Audio Bars: shows Audio levels (dB).
  6. Status Display: shows the status of the particular Channel View (see below).
  7. Channel Info: click to switch between Channel Name, IP-Address & Port, Name of the current Recording or current Timecode.
  8. Lower Bar: within the lower bar you can choose between different timecode options, turn on/off the audio bars and switch between different channel info options.
  9. Timecode Mode: click to select the Timecode Mode (see below).
  10. Audio Bars: turn audio bars on/off.
  11. Upper Bar: displays the Capture and Destination Preset. If you have more than one Capture ID these areas will display "Multiple". When clicking on the "C" or "D" icon, you will see more information about Capture- or Destination Preset.
  12. Capture-Preset: displays the current selected Capture-Preset(s).
  13. Destination-Preset: displays the current selected Destination-Preset(s).


All Overlays of the Channel View resize automatically depending on the display resolution and the size of the Channel Viewer. The dB scale of the Audio Bars is hidden depending on the size of the Channel Viewer.

Timecode Modes

You can choose between following Timecode Modes.

Off

Hides the Timecode for this particular View. All other Channel Views will be not affected.


Dual Timecode

Displays the current Timecode in the top left corner and the Elapsed Time during Recording in the top right corner.

Small/Medium/Large

Displays a small/medium/large Timecode in the upper center.

Timecode + Name

Displays the current Timecode in the top left corner and the Channel Name in the top right corner.

Click on the current Timecode to display the Elapsed Time Recording Time.

Audio Bars

You can turn the Audio Bars on/off for each Channel Viewer.

Capture- and Destination-Preset Information

Once a Capture- and Destination-Preset is selected for a Channel, you can display the details of either preset, by clicking on the C or D icon in the upper bar of the Channel Viewer.


Multiple Capture- and Destination Presets

Channel Info Options - Lower Bar

Within the lower bar you can choose between different Channel Info options for each Channel.

Channel Name

Shows the Channel Name.

IP and Port

Shows the IP-Address and Port of this Channel.


Current Filename

Shows the currently defined filename.


Timecode

Shows the current selected Timecode.


Channel Status Overlay

The Channel Viewer Status Overlay in the lower middle of the Channel Viewer either shows that the Channel is in Recording mode or that there is a problem, which needs the attention of the user/operator.

No Overlay

If there is no overlay the Channel is configured properly and is currently idle.


Recording

Recording and Buffer

The Channel is in Recording mode and the Buffer Status is visible. This is an indication for a performance problem. The CPU and/or storage may be too slow.

Recording with Errors

There was a problem during recording. Consult the Error section in the Settings tab of the Inspector or take a look at the channel log.

No Connection

A connection could not be established or a connection has not yet been established.

No Preset

Capture ID(s) are not correctly configured. Go to the Inspector and set up your Capture- and/or Destination Presets accordingly to your needs.

Configuration

This Error Message indicates an invalid Preset configuration.

Errors

There was a problem during the last Recording or during the time where the Channel was in Idle Mode. Consult the Error section in the Settings tab of the Inspector or take a look at the channel log.

No Signal

Channel has no or an invalid signal.

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