Edit Control (External Device/NSP-100) Dialog Box

The Edit Control (External Device/NSP-100) dialog box is used to make commands to control PDPs (Plasma Display Panel) or other devices connected to the RS-232C/GPI connectors of the network players, or to control the network player itself. The PDPs are controlled through the RS-232C interface and other external devices are controlled by GPI (General Purpose Interface) pulses.

The control commands for the external devices created in this dialog box can be added to playlists to control devices in synchronization with playout of materials.

The control commands for network players can be used with the urgent playout procedure to control the network players in a specified group.

Type and Title Text Boxes

Used to enter the type and title of the device control command. This information will be displayed to identify each device control command.

PDP Control Section

Used to control PDPs connected to network players.

Clicking the PDP Control option button enables you to select a control item from the Control drop-down list box.

Hint

The system enables you to modify the item labels displayed in the Control drop-down list box to tailor the indication to the various types of PDP control. "Power ON" and "Power OFF" cannot be changed, though.

Selecting an item in the drop-down list box highlights its label. Type the desired text, then click [Set].

GPI Control Section

Used to control devices connected to the network players with GPI pulses. Clicking the GPI option button enables you to check the box(es) for GPI Out-1 ON through GPI Out-4 ON, to specify the GPI pulses to be output.

NSP-100 Control Section

Used to control the network players, such as, for example, adjusting audio volume. Clicking the NSP-100 Control option button enables you to enter a command for the network player in the Control text box.

Note

•Control commands for network players cannot be inserted into a playlist.

•An erroneous control command may result in network player problems.

Refer to the protocol manual of the network player for details on how to enter a control command. Ask your supplier or Sony sales representative about the protocol manual.

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