Broadcast Tools ADMS 44.22 Wartungshandbuch

© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XStudio 3

XStudio 310© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.External device control via RS-232 interface. Send user-defined control data to an exte

XStudio 3100© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Grouping DataWhen grouping of data is applied, the resulting display is similar in app

Reference 101© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Grouping is not available for all columns in some data tables. If you attempt todrag

XStudio 3102© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Data filtering activeData filtering can be temporarily disabled, if desired. Uncheck t

Reference 103© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Filter builder dialogFilters you create can be saved using the [Save As] button and l

XStudio 3104© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Resizing a columnYou can reorder columns by moving a column to a different location. T

Reference 105© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Resizing or moving column display information has no effect on the data - the changes

XStudio 3106© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.3 External ResourcesA significant part of handling automated task performance is t

Reference 107© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Selecting the Resource TypeAdd Resource PropertiesItems with a check mark in the REQ

XStudio 3108© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Editing Resource LabelsWhen you have completed the label edits, press the [Enter] key

Reference 109© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Assign Action to Input Relay DialogWhen you have selected the Action you want associa

Welcome to XStudio! 11© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.1.2 What's New in XStudioHere are the latest changes, enhancements and

XStudio 3110© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Adjusting Input Relay Lock-Out ValuesIf a selected resource has input relays, you can

Reference 111© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Deleting a ResourceWhen you no longer need a resource, you can remove it from the dat

XStudio 3112© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.3.1 Input Relay Lock-Out DialogThe Input Relay Lock-Out dialog is used to set the

Reference 113© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Sample Relay Lock-Out Report

XStudio 3114© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.4 ActionsAn Action is a set of instructions you create (and name) to perform one o

Reference 115© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.You can also begin editing an Action by double-clicking on the selectedAction's

XStudio 3116© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.4.1 Action Edit DialogCreating new Actions and editing an Action are performed wit

Reference 117© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.mouse button down and drag the Task into task list box, then drop it (release the [Le

XStudio 3118© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Assuming the Action you wish to execute has been created, there are two steps involved

Reference 119© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.The keyword side (XSA=) can be upper or lowercase (or a mixture), but must be exactly

XStudio 312© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.1.3 Warranty & License AgreementPLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. BY INSTALLING

XStudio 3120© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.5 TasksTasks are the basis of automated task processing. Tasks are ultimately made

Reference 121© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Add Task DialogSelect the type of task you wish to create and click on the [Apply] bu

XStudio 3122© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Task Usage ReportA task usage report produces a list of Actions that use a selected Ta

Reference 123© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.6 Scheduled EventsScheduled events are a way of executing an Action (a group of T

XStudio 3124© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Deleting a Scheduled EventDeleting a Scheduled Event is permanent and cannot be undone

Reference 125© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionmilitary time in the format hour, minute, seconds.Start DateThe

XStudio 3126© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.7 Log DataThe Log Data area contains historical information about program logs. XS

Reference 127© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.items on the updated log that are at times prior to the current time would not be use

XStudio 3128© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Log Status DialogLog Status information can be useful in a number of ways - for making

Reference 129© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.to search from the dropdown Search Field list. You can choose to limit the search to

Welcome to XStudio! 13© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.C-R Media does not warrant that the functions contained in the Software will

XStudio 3130© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.criteria you established are displayed.Log Status with a Filter AppliedThe example fil

Reference 131© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.7.2 Log Splice Comparison DialogEach time an updated log is "spliced" (

XStudio 3132© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Log Splice Comparison - Differences OnlyAs shown in the example, only log records (lin

Reference 133© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Search DialogFill in the text to search for and select any options you wish to use to

XStudio 3134© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.8 Music DataYou can display song title and artist information on the XStudio broad

Reference 135© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Choose the type of file you will be importing from the dropdown list of available typ

XStudio 3136© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.as all uppercase text. Others may be inconsistent in the way data is entered. Use the

Reference 137© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Empty Music DatabaseShould the need arise, you can remove all music records in the da

XStudio 3138© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.The design template file is named "MusicMaster_CCC_MS2ASC.xml" and is placed

Reference 139© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved. <name>Maestro #</name> <item_id>112</item_id&

XStudio 314© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.request, C-R Media shall determine whether you require such information for a legitimat

XStudio 3140© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved. <data_type>1</data_type> <properties>

Reference 141© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved. <data_type>0</data_type> <properties>

XStudio 3142© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved. </properties> </field29> <field30>

Reference 143© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved. <field39> <name>Fixed Text</name> <ite

XStudio 3144© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.I:\DCS\[Path that you want the LIBRARY.ASC file exported to]99,@ ["99," allo

Reference 145© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.IDField DescriptionLength8Gender Codes59Tempo Codes310Power Codes311Like Score212Burn

XStudio 3146© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.IDField DescriptionLength39Record Order Number1040Artist Keyword 1641Artist Keyword 26

Reference 147© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.IDField DescriptionLength76Theme Code 63277Theme Code 73278Theme Code 83279First Non-

XStudio 3148© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.IDField DescriptionLength115Move History 3 – Category1Notes1. Sound And Gender Code Tr

Reference 149© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.1.8.1.3 Exporting Selector Selector™ is a registered trademark of Radio Computing S

System Requirements &InstallationPartII

XStudio 3150© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.LineColLengthDescription2321Mood2355Sound Code2407Hook In2477Hook Out25524Monday Daypa

Reference 151© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.sync with your music scheduling system.When music is manually imported in XStudio, a

XStudio 3152© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionEnable Automatic UpdateIf checked, automatic updates are enabled

Reference 153© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.2 Database ReferenceThe XStudio Database is a collection of files called "tabl

XStudio 3154© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Field NameTypeSizeDescriptionActionIDAutoIncEach time an Action record is created, a u

Reference 155© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.2.2.3 External Devices TableThe External Devices table contains information about a

XStudio 3156© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Log Data Table Field DefinitionsThe fields contained in the Log Data table, including

Reference 157© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Field NameTypeSizeDescriptionTitleString70The title of the song.ArtistString70The son

XStudio 3158© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Field NameTypeSizeDescriptionTaskNameString30The user-assigned name of the Task.TaskTy

Reference 159© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.causes XStudio to function as a database server. The other method is to use a separat

XStudio 316© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.In order to use XStudio successfully, certain hardware and Windows operating system req

XStudio 3160© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Changing DataIn most cases modification of data, whether it occurs within XStudio or i

Reference 161© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.2.4.2.1 Inventory Data TableThe Inventory Data table contains all audio file invent

XStudio 3162© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.2.4.3 Sharing the InvMgr DatabaseInventory database files, referred to as the XStudi

Reference 163© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.3 Data NavigatorsSeveral areas in XStudio make use of so-called "data navigato

XStudio 3164© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.4 Keyboard ShortcutsA number of keyboard shortcuts are implemented in XStudio. Avail

Reference 165© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.ShortcutActiontopic on Log Validation for more information.[Ctrl-X]Exit XStudio. You

XStudio 3166© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.ShortcutAction[Del] [Delete]Delete a log item. Deletes the selected log item after use

Reference 167© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.ShortcutAction[RightArrow]the same effect as using the list's horizontal scroll

XStudio 3168© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.5 Log DirectivesLog Directives are a special key component of the broadcast log (sch

Reference 169© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.NameLogPurposein Satellite mode operations. Satellite-delivered formats will oftenhav

System Requirements & Installation 17© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.logs, you will need both read and write access to save lo

XStudio 3170© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.NameLogPurposeitem as the first audio item (cart) following the directive. Alsoreferre

Reference 171© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.between the directive and the next directive), XStudio will skip the break entirelyin

XStudio 3172© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Execute Function Directive (CR)The Execute Function directive is used to execute an XS

Reference 173© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Hard Sync Directive Key (!)The Hard Sync directive key is used to perform an immediat

XStudio 3174© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.6 Operating ModesXStudio features four (4) distinct modes of operation:EmergencyLive

Reference 175© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Option/FunctionalityChange DescriptionAction is processed, only Tasks that are valid

XStudio 3176© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Option/FunctionalityChange DescriptionAuto-SegueThe Auto-Segue state (enabled/disabled

Reference 177© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Option/FunctionalityChange Descriptionbeginning of the current log if the next-day lo

XStudio 3178© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.7 Programming XStudioDeveloping your station's air sound is a creative process,

Reference 179© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.These "walk-away" or "automated" times are generally organized in

XStudio 318© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.for any input required and notified if the update task could not be completed successfu

XStudio 3180© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Example Satellite Programming Format ClockBy examining the clock, you can see that the

Reference 181© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.The Legal IDIn our example format, the Legal ID is called once per hour, near the top

XStudio 3182© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.3. Assign the new "CRM Return Liner" Action to the corresponding Relay Input

Reference 183© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.only (uncheck all others). Save ([Apply]) the task. This task will be used to signal

XStudio 3184© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.continuing until the next log directive is found, are considered to be a part of the b

Reference 185© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.mode, XStudio will not cross over a log directive to continue playing, so only the au

XStudio 3186© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.the needed elements for your normal satellite programming operations.The basic changes

Reference 187© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.2. In our example, your Action to resume normal programming will include a second Rem

XStudio 3188© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.time.In our example, for instance, all three of the time approximate breaks could be c

Reference 189© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.the exception of commercial content, which would come from the traffic system. This a

Configuring XStudioPartIII

XStudio 3190© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.two extra songs (in our example) are not needed.XStudio provides the means to get back

Reference 191© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Hard-Sync directive key, as it appears in XStudioIn our example, when the clock reach

XStudio 3192© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8 Task ReferenceTasks are a core component of XStudio automated execution. Each task

Reference 193© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Task Type (Alphabetical)DescriptionStart PlayStart playback of audio from the log or

XStudio 3194© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Time of Day (Day Part or Hour Part)Access these properties from any task dialog with t

Reference 195© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Valid Hours / Hour PartsWhen determining whether a task is valid for execution, you c

XStudio 3196© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.through 20:59. In this example if you did not want the task to execute beyond 20 minut

Reference 197© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.2 Banner Message TaskThe Banner Message task is used to display user-defined text

XStudio 3198© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionBlink TextDefault: Unchecked. If checked, the message text will

Reference 199© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.3 Remap Input Relays TaskThe Remap Input Relays task is used to change or reset i

All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, ormechanical, including photocopying,

XStudio 320© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.In order to use XStudio, the application needs to know about the station(s) logs which

XStudio 3200© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionitem is selected, the Relay Map Table is disabled and when theta

Reference 201© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Selecting an Input Relay to RemapTo assign an Action to an input relay, [Double-Click

XStudio 3202© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Remap Input Relays complete.To disable all input relays for the device, select the &qu

Reference 203© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Restore Default Input Relay MappingWhen this task is executed with the Restore Input

XStudio 3204© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.4 Send Control Command TaskThe Send Control Command task is used to send a string

Reference 205© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionsent to the external device.Append <LF>When this property

XStudio 3206© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Command String preview in HexCommand String preview in Control Codes

Reference 207© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.5 Set Auto-Segue TaskThe Set Auto-Segue task is used to set the auto-segue state

XStudio 3208© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.6 Set Clock TaskThe Set Clock task is used to reset the time on the host PC, typic

Reference 209© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.7 Set Mode (Operating Mode) TaskThe Set Mode (Set Operating Mode) task is used to

Configuring XStudio 21© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Program Start OptionsThis group of properties controls the behavior of XStud

XStudio 3210© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.8 Set Voice TaskThe Set Voice task is typically used in conjunction with satellite

Reference 211© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.9 Start Play TaskThe Start Play task is used to begin playing items on the log -

XStudio 3212© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Start Play from the LogIf a Start Play from the log task is used in an action list and

Reference 213© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.9.1 Using Cart Macro CharactersTo use cart number macro characters, enter the app

XStudio 3214© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Values returned are shown in this table.DayValueMonday1Tuesday2Wednesday3Thursday4Frid

Reference 215© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Hour of Day12-Hour Format24-Hour Format7 PM7J8 PM8K9 PM9L10 PMAM11 PMBN

XStudio 3216© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.10 Stop Play TaskThe Stop Play task is used to stop playing audio - either audio p

Reference 217© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.When a specific channel is selected, all carts playing on the selectedchannel are sto

XStudio 3218© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.11 Switcher Fade TaskThe Switcher Fade task is used to fade audio on a selected ch

Reference 219© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionChannel to FadeSelect the number of the audio channel to fade.

XStudio 322© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionEmergency ActionIf XStudio is used as an emergency backup system for

XStudio 3220© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.12 System Backup TaskThe System Backup task is used to perform a backup of the XSt

Reference 221© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionThe Backup Target Folder must be setup from the point-of-view (

XStudio 3222© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.13 Timer TaskThe Timer task is essentially a "delay" or "wait"

Reference 223© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionMaximum timer length is 23:59:59:990.

XStudio 3224© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.14 Update DOut TaskThe Update DOut task is used to send an outbound relay pulse fr

Reference 225© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionDOut to PulseThis property sets the specific DOut to pulse. As

XStudio 3226© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.15 Update Switcher TaskThe Update Switcher task is used to set channel states on a

Reference 227© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Update Switcher task - change entire row pop-up menu displayedShow Map DialogThe [Sho

XStudio 3228© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Example 16x4 Update Switcher Dialog

Reference 229© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.8.16 Use Existing Action TaskThe Use Existing Action task is used to "nest&quo

Configuring XStudio 23© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.input relay map. If you change switchers, be sure the newly-selected device

XStudio 3230© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.If this task passes validation, then the assigned action's list of tasks is perfo

Reference 231© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.9 Using the Audio ClipboardThe XStudio audio clipboard is located immediately below

XStudio 3232© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.& 4 [Play] buttons, deck 2, 3 & 4 (if enabled) remote starts, deck 2, 3 &

Reference 233© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.To toggle the visibility of the audio clipboard, click on the splitter control. If th

XStudio 3234© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.10 Using the Cart Distribution/Include List PanelAudio files used by XStudio contain

Reference 235© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.11 Using the Cart Mask Edit PanelSome portions of XStudio require the entry of cart

XStudio 3236© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.other letters or numbers that match up with cart types that you wish to have grouped t

Reference 237© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.12 Using the Color Customization DialogThe Color Customization Dialog is a standard

XStudio 3238© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.13 Using a Remote DatabaseAs a default, XStudio creates and maintains a local databa

Reference 239© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.location.Retrieve Servers Available on the Local Area NetworkIf the database servers

XStudio 324© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Database properties (expanded view)There are two sets of properties in the database gro

XStudio 3240© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Enter in the server name and click the [OK] button to add it to the server list. The c

Reference 241© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.database server will have the user name and password entered automatically for you, a

XStudio 3242© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.13.2 TCP/IP Port InformationIn order for XStudio to communicate with a remote databa

Reference 243© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Port TypePort NumberUsageservers. Useful only on the local area network.

XStudio 3244© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.14 Using the XStudio Cart WallThe XStudio Cart Wall displays 300 programmable hot bu

Reference 245© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Automatic button color scheme for playback buttons. Drag an item from the XStudiolog

XStudio 3246© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.All Hot Button ToolbarsEach toolbar has a quick customize button displayed at the end

Reference 247© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.ButtonUsageSizeSelect one of the available font sizes from the drop-down list.The tex

XStudio 3248© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Clearing a page cannot be undone. Make sure you really want to remove allbuttons'

Reference 249© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Available buttons and their usage are outlined in the table below.ButtonUsageOpenThis

Configuring XStudio 25© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionsending it to XStudio, thus reducing the required LANb

XStudio 3250© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.15 Using the XStudio Clock & BacktimerThe XStudio clock is a floating window use

Reference 251© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Changing the Clock AppearanceYou can modify the clock appearance, including the time

XStudio 3252© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Menu ItemDescriptionbe reduced using the [DnArrow] and [-] keys on the numerickeypad w

Reference 253© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Because the backtimer is an integral part of the clock display, if the backtimer issh

XStudio 3254© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Backtimer NotesHere are some additional points of interest that apply to the XStudio B

Reference 255© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.16 Using the XStudio Intro Countdown TimerUsing the XStudio Intro Countdown Timer i

XStudio 3256© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Intro Countdown Timer Options MenuYou can change the size of the countdown timer dialo

Reference 257© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.17 Using the XStudio Message CenterThe XStudio Message Center is a floating dialog

XStudio 3258© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Menu ItemDescriptionAuto-Hide on MessageExpirationClick on this menu item to toggle wh

Reference 259© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.To hide the history list, click on the [Hide History] link at the lower-left-corner o

XStudio 326© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionDaily Event Log CountThe default is to keep daily event logs around

XStudio 3260© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.18 Using the XStudio Music Search DialogThe Music Search Dialog is a tool for quickl

Reference 261© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XStudio Music Search DialogFinding Songs Using the Search PanelThe most common way of

XStudio 3262© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Finding Songs Using Quick FilterThe Quick Filter is a convenient way of locating all s

Reference 263© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Grouping Songs by ArtistGrouping songs by Artist is a handy feature that organizes so

XStudio 3264© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.negative effects as filtering does not change the underlying music data - filtering me

Reference 265© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.19 Using the XStudio Relay Queue Maintenance DialogWhen a Start Play Task that uses

XStudio 3266© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Relay Queue Maintenance DialogChanging the Current Voice ValueTo modify the XStudio gl

Reference 267© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Active Relay Queue ItemsThere might be a circumstance where you would like to remove

XStudio 3268© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Active Relay Queue Item SelectedAs a queue item is selected, the Queue Item Properties

Reference 269© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.If changes have been made to a relay queue item and you attempt to select adifferent

Configuring XStudio 27© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.3.2 Setting up StationsThe Stations tab is used to create and maintain a lis

XStudio 3270© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.20 Using the XStudio Switcher Status DialogWhen you are using an audio switcher with

Reference 271© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Switcher Status Pop-up OptionsMenuMenu ItemDescriptionRefresh Channel StatusWhen sele

XStudio 3272© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.21 XEngine ReferenceAs a default, XStudio is supplied with XEngine, an audio playbac

Reference 273© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.5.21.2 Using XEngineUnder most circumstances, you will not interact with XEngine. XEn

XStudio 3274© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XEngine User InterfaceAs mentioned, XEngine normally hides itself from the user, displ

Reference 275© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XEngine MainMenuThe table below provides details on each of the main menu items.Menu

XStudio 3276© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.As you can see from the example shown, the menu contains items for stopping the play o

TroubleshootingPartVI

XStudio 3278© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XStudio has been designed to be as trouble-free as possible and has been thoroughly te

Troubleshooting 279© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.documentation for adding such a printer (actually, print driver) and configurin

XStudio 328© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Creating a new stationThere are several fields of information that need to be filled in

XStudio 3280© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.6.2 AV When Starting or Stopping XStudioIf you are running XStudio as standard user (o

Troubleshooting 281© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.of troubleshooting XStudio connection and communications problems for each type

XStudio 3282© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Connection section is “127.0.0.1”. If it has been changed from the default, reenter th

Troubleshooting 283© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.6.4 Remote Database ProblemsIf you are using a centralized database server inst

XStudio 3284© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.remote database PC. The lower the bandwidth, the more time it takes to get the data fr

Troubleshooting 285© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.6.5 Session PropertiesDuring operation, XStudio keeps track of a number of bits

XStudio 3286© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.6.6 Using Application Event LogsXStudio documents its actions by writing information t

Troubleshooting 287© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Reviewing Event Logs Outside of XStudioSince XStudio event logs are text files,

XStudio 3288© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.an individual user but more commonly are assigned to a user group of which the user is

Troubleshooting 289© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.6.8 XStudio "Hangs" on ShutdownUnder certain circumstances, XStudio m

Configuring XStudio 29© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionLog PathThe drive and folder where logs for this stati

290 XStudio 3This page intentionally blank.

Contacting dcsTools.comPartVII

XStudio 3292© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.If you need to contact dcsTools.com, you can do so using one of the following methods.

AppendicesPartVIII

XStudio 3294© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.1 RegistrationXStudio requires a valid registration code to enable full use of the p

Appendices 295© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Registering XStudioRegister XStudio by selecting Help | Register from the main menu.

XStudio 3296© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.To get the registration process started, copy both the MID and Site Code information d

Appendices 297© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.codes for future use.5. When you receive the Init Code, launch the application that

XStudio 3298© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.2 System Backup and RestoreAs XStudio is running, a significant number of database t

Appendices 299© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4. Hot button file sets. These files have a file extension of ".btn".5. Ex

3Contents3© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Table of ContentsPart IWelcome to XStudio!8...

XStudio 330© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.containing the station information. If you already have some stations defined in XStudi

XStudio 3300© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Restoring Preference and Settings FilesAll backed-up preference and settings files ori

Appendices 301© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.3 Remote Start InterfaceIf you wish to use the remote starts feature of XStudio, y

XStudio 3302© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.4 Companion Programs & UtilitiesIn addition to the core functionality for audio

Appendices 303© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.5 Using XStudio with DCS or MaestroXStudio can be used to control a host DCS or Ma

XStudio 3304© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.6 List of FilesWhen XStudio is installed, a number of files are placed on your compu

Appendices 305© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Files Created by XStudioThese files are created and maintained by XStudio as a part

XStudio 3306© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.File NameLocationDescriptionXStudio.iniAppDirThe XStudio preferences file.Database Fil

Appendices 307© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.File NameLocationDescription*.stnsAppDirStation info files. Files with this extensio

XStudio 3308© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.7 Preferences File DocumentationXStudio application settings are stored in a file na

Appendices 309© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionShowDeck4Determines whether playback deck 4 is visible.ShowQueue2

Configuring XStudio 31© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.assigned default station information is used for loading the current day’s l

XStudio 3310© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionCountThe number of defined cart categoriesBkColorxxThe background c

Appendices 311© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionExpFGText color of expired carts in inventory lists.FutBGBackgrou

XStudio 3312© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionAllowRemoteConnectionsIf True, a local database can be administered

Appendices 313© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionRemSrvrSecureKey_xxThe remote server security key, if applicable.

XStudio 3314© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.up External Control Port properties for additional information.PropertyDescriptionBaud

Appendices 315© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionassigned.EmergencyActionNameThe user-entered name of the defined

XStudio 3316© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionand is displayed or hidden based on user preference.HeightThe heigh

Appendices 317© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.[LogSearchDlg] SectionThis section controls default or last-used properties for sear

XStudio 3318© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionCopyLogDescToTitleIf True, the contents of the Description field of

Appendices 319© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionTopThe top-edge position of the main display.WidthThe width (in p

XStudio 332© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.3.3 Audio PropertiesThe Audio Properties tab includes several groups of settings relate

XStudio 3320© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionEnableDoubleClickIf True, [Double-Click] on a calendar date opens t

Appendices 321© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionOutPutDevName2The Windows device name of playback channel 2 (Deck

XStudio 3322© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.[Stations] SectionThis section contains information for Stations defined for program e

Appendices 323© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionthe same PC as XStudio, the address is 127.0.0.1.ListenPortThe TC

XStudio 3324© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionHTMLSaveAllDetermines whether all or just selected log records aree

Appendices 325© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.DefinitionAn initialization file, or INI file, is a configuration file that contains

XStudio 3326© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.8 Generic Log File SpecificationThe Generic Log File Specification documents the fil

Appendices 327© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Log File NameLog files are named in such a way as to provide for one unique file for

XStudio 3328© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Original versions of Computer Concepts Corporation documentation specifiedsome fields

Appendices 329© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.8.2 Commercial Record TypeThe commercial record type is used to identify audio ite

Configuring XStudio 33© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionXEngine, then this path must be entered. If the host a

XStudio 3330© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.8.3 Directive Record TypeThe directive record type is used to communicate special di

Appendices 331© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.BytesLenDescriptionPossible Values011Record TypeD = Directive02-054Time in HHMM form

XStudio 3332© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.BytesLenDescriptionPossible Values06-072Directive TypePC - Play Cart08-125Length in MM

Appendices 333© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.8.4 Program Title Record TypeThe program title record type is used to identify pro

XStudio 3334© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.8.7 Generic Log Construction GuidelinesIn order for the generic log to be properly e

Appendices 335© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved...D0020LR00400 Load Required Brk <== "Anchor Point"C

XStudio 3336© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.9 Audit File SpecificationThe Generic Audit File Specification documents the file na

Appendices 337© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.9.1 Fixed Length SegmentThe fixed length segment of an audit record includes infor

XStudio 3338© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.9.1.1 Transaction TypesThe transaction type variable is an enumerated type. Transact

Appendices 339© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.EnumeratedTransaction TypeDisplayedTransaction Code(Action)MeaningDCS_STARTEDDCSBegi

XStudio 334© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionLimit DisplayedInventoryAs a default, XStudio will create an invento

XStudio 3340© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.9.1.2 Status TypesThe status type variable is an enumerated type. Status codes provi

Appendices 341© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Enumerated Status TypeDisplayed StatusCodeMeaningTS_REC_FAIL_CART_ON_PLINEFailCartOn

XStudio 3342© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Enumerated Status TypeDisplayed StatusCodeMeaningbased on an input relayreceived.TS_RE

Appendices 343© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.9.2 Variable Length SegmentThe variable length segment of the audit record include

XStudio 3344© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.8.10 Revision HistoryThis topic contains historical information on changes, enhancemen

Appendices 345© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.missing and, if applicable, out-of-date carts.4. Enhancement. A new Relay Queue Main

XStudio 3346© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.checks to be sure the correct Action is being updated and display an error message if

Appendices 347© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.will offer to load it. As a default, if the user does not respond to the offer, the

XStudio 3348© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.no longer executes the Load Play directive if the break has no audio content.22. Fix.

Glossary of TermsPartIX

Configuring XStudio 35© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.If you are connecting to a DCS or Maestro, playback channel 1 on the host un

XStudio 3350© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.The XStudio documentation includes some words, terms, abbreviations or perhaps industr

Glossary of Terms 351© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.TermMeaningmain means of playing non-music audio content to air. Usage of the

XStudio 3352© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.TermMeaningXStudio. See the topic on Log Directives for additional details.Directive K

Glossary of Terms 353© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.TermMeaningremains a dominant standard for audio broadcasting. MPEG is a"

XStudio 3354© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.TermMeaningWrap LogRefers to a playback option and XStudio behavior when the end of ac

Index355© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Index- A -Actions 114Appendices Backup and Restore 298Companion Programs 30

XStudio 3356© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Configuration Inventory Font 45Inventory Font Size 45Inventory Generation

Index357© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Glossary .DAF 350apt-X 350Audio Clipboard 350Automatic Backfill 350Auto

XStudio 3358© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Log Appearance, Changing 81Edit Dialogs 68Editing a Log 65Emergency Log

Index359© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Preferences Music Fade 32Overview 20Stations 27User Interface Settings

XStudio 336© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionconfiguration dialog or is configured by drag and dropfrom the lo

XStudio 3360© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Server List, Database Automatic list retrieval 238Maintaining 238Set Auto-S

Index361© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.- V -Validating a Log 93Vista 287Voice Number 350- W -Warranty 12Welcome

© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.

Configuring XStudio 37© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionsecond).Audio Engine PropertiesXStudio uses TCP/IP to com

XStudio 338© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptioncategory will be faded down at Aux Mark during playback.Music fad

Configuring XStudio 39© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.3.4 Cart CategoriesCart Categories are used to define audio categories for f

XStudio 34© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved...

XStudio 340© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.1. Log Display. When applied to a displayed log, any cart number that matches any one o

Configuring XStudio 41© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyREQDescriptionthe topic Using the Cart Mask Edit Panel for details o

XStudio 342© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Cart Mask Edit PanelSee the topic Using the Cart Mask Edit Panel for details on the pan

Configuring XStudio 43© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.3.5 User Interface SettingsThe User Interface tab includes a number of prope

XStudio 344© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.broadcast log. The base log font type and size, along with text and background colors f

Configuring XStudio 45© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionDirective, Log Note,Program Title ColorsThis group of pro

XStudio 346© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionDisplay FontSelect the font you wish to use for the log from the dro

Operation - Using XStudioPartIV

XStudio 348© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XStudio is fairly straightforward to use as an audio playback system. This section cove

Operation - Using XStudio 49© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XStudio Main Display (shown with 4 decks enabled)The example display s

5Contents5© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved...

XStudio 350© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.1 The XStudio Main DisplayThe arrangement, sizing and visibility of items on the main

Operation - Using XStudio 51© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.default. Each button can be programmed to play a cart (audio file), pe

XStudio 352© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.This section focuses on playing audio from the log. There are two steps involved: a) &q

Operation - Using XStudio 53© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.now playing.Deck 1 Transport - ActiveWhen an audio item is active on a

XStudio 354© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.might use one of these decks, for instance, to play a cart from the audio clipboard - a

Operation - Using XStudio 55© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Keyboard Play StartXStudio implements a special keystroke combination

XStudio 356© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.when the mode is set so XStudio knows the boundaries of a local break. Seethe topic on

Operation - Using XStudio 57© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.3 Hot ButtonsXStudio "hot buttons" are instant-execution b

XStudio 358© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.The Cart Wall window is hidden as a default and does not display the very firsttime XSt

Operation - Using XStudio 59© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Configure a Hot Button Using Drag and DropThe easiest way to set up a

XStudio 36© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved...

XStudio 360© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.PropertyDescriptionAction TypeDetermines what action will be taken when the button is p

Operation - Using XStudio 61© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Configuration graphic above.Enter a caption of your choosing - this be

XStudio 362© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Programming a CCC FunctionTo configure a hot button to have a host DCS or Maestro syste

Operation - Using XStudio 63© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.4 Log Editing & ValidationOperation of XStudio can involve quite

XStudio 364© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.You can also use a [Double-Click] to open a selected log without having toclick on the

Operation - Using XStudio 65© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.4.2 Editing a LogWhen a log has been selected and opened, the main d

XStudio 366© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.If you are positioned on the last item on the log, you'll be prompted to eitherins

Operation - Using XStudio 67© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XStudio allows ONLY audio items to be moved. All other non-audio items

XStudio 368© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.You can use the "splitter bar" between the Hourly Totals list and the log dis

Operation - Using XStudio 69© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Based on the selected type, a custom dialog specific to the log item t

Welcome to XStudio!PartI

XStudio 370© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.length. The edit dialogs make some assumptions about typical lengths you might enter.Fo

Operation - Using XStudio 71© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.MacroUsage=Current Hour (24-hour format)Hours 0 (midnight) through 9 =

XStudio 372© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Hour of Day12-Hour Format24-Hour Format5 AM556 AM667 AM778 AM889 AM9910 AMAA11 AMBBNoon

Operation - Using XStudio 73© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.will be filled in with "$ Load Play".Automatic insertion of

XStudio 374© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.4.2.1.2 Blank Line DialogXStudio provides the ability to insert a so-called "bla

Operation - Using XStudio 75© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.FieldREQUsageLog TimeRODisplays base time for the log item.Cart Number

XStudio 376© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.When the inventory list is displayed, you can [Double-Click] on an inventory item to fi

Operation - Using XStudio 77© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Load Directive Dialog Field InformationItems with a check mark in the

XStudio 378© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.FieldREQUsageRelay NumberFor an Execute Function, the Action ID number for the Action,

Operation - Using XStudio 79© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.4.2.1.8 Play Cart DialogThe Play Cart Directive Dialog is very simil

XStudio 38© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.XStudio is an easy-to-use, powerful system featuring multi-channel, multi-stream playbac

XStudio 380© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.FieldREQUsageitems on them that were exported from a commercial traffic system.4.4.2.1.

Operation - Using XStudio 81© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.4.3 Saving a LogSave a log by selecting File | Save Log. You can als

XStudio 382© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.and Maestro log editors use, with each item incrementing one second from the previous i

Operation - Using XStudio 83© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.See the topic on Log Colors for more information on setting the specif

XStudio 384© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.different color schemes for commercials, jingles, music, and voice tracks to make them

Operation - Using XStudio 85© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.ColumnDefDescriptioncopy of the Description column depending on the us

XStudio 386© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Resizing a Log ColumnTo change the width of a log column, float the mouse cursor over t

Operation - Using XStudio 87© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.ONLY spot records (carts) can be copied and pasted. Log items other th

XStudio 388© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Selecting a Cart in an Edit DialogTo select a cart in one of the edit dialogs, [Double-

Operation - Using XStudio 89© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Add Cart to ClipboardSelect this menu item to place the selected cart

Welcome to XStudio! 9© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Portions copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.Information i

XStudio 390© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.are user-definable. This menu option allows you to update the inventory on-demand and i

Operation - Using XStudio 91© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.In the preview window, you can page through the log on-screen by using

XStudio 392© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.4.9 Emergency LogsAn emergency log is nothing more than an undated standard log with

Operation - Using XStudio 93© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.4.4.10 Log ValidationLog validation checks the items on a log to see i

XStudio 394© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Column NameDescriptionenabled).TimeThe scheduled log time.Cart NoThe number of the cart

Operation - Using XStudio 95© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.File | Print Validation Report. A print dialog will be displayed, allo

96 XStudio 3This page intentionally blank.

ReferencePartV

XStudio 398© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.This section contains more detailed background information on a number of key subjects

Reference 99© Copyright 2003-2015 C-R Media All Rights Reserved.Sorting DataTo sort displayed information on a particular column, click on the column&