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How long does it take for the system to download the radar image? I tried the same steps discussed above and I get the same problem that Dan brought up: a black screen for a moment (with the NWS frame around it, but no image in the middle), back to the default page, then onto the next page.

Chad, I have the page dwell set to 30 seconds, that should be enough, right?

I've got the same winter storm coming this morning, and I've already put up all of my school canceled messages as full-screen alerts... My problem is I have video programming scheduled during this time, which will negate these Carousel messages as soon as the programs automatically play.

My request would be: to have a way to allow permissions to users to create an alert page that either:

1) Overrides the current cablecast automation for the period of time that the alert page is scheduled to run; or

2) Creates a DSK crawl with the same text as the alert page, which can then run over the video programming when it switches over

Perhaps both of the above are possible, switchable as a preference by the channel administrator?

Paul, feel free to give me a call or email if you would like to chat about how we've implemented our Tightrope system here in Pittsfield. 413-445-4234 or sserre@pittsfieldtv.org.

Or perhaps show text that says "processing..." or something like that, showing that transcoding is underway?

If your Sigma router has more than one output, could you simply route whichever input that carousel occupies to both outputs #1 and #12? For example, output #1 goes to your main channel output, and output #12 goes to your lobby display?

If you are saying that you want Carousel to show up on both INPUTS #1 and #12, then yes you will need a video DA to accomplish this.

I've had good luck with interstitial set to 0. I have found that it'll still bump unless you have 1or 2 seconds between show lengths.

Ahem... I had fun! Let the good times roll! As long as I can still find my hotel room at the end of the night, I'm good.

Hi Carol,

This question has come up a few times on the forum. Here is the latest discussion of this issue: http://gsfn.us/t/10wa

I'd like to take the opportunity to ask again for an elegant TRMS solution to this problem. It does seem that this is a common automation need, to be able to have the first instance, or run, of a show ID be in a "LIVE" format, and all the subsequent instances be in a "RECORDED" format; to perform all the necessary steps of recording (to whichever device), switching formats and resending autopilot, without further user intervention. Perhaps also, optionally triggering a DSK text of some kind which indicates the first run is 'live' and the other runs are 'recorded.'

As I mention in the thread listed above, we have a daily morning program that replays each day at night. The ability to show it live and encode it automatically is a powerful tool to have. The only thing that's a drag is that I have to intervene each day to change the show format and resend autopilot. If for some reason I forget to log in and do this, I'm toast.

Since I create show IDs and schedule runs for 12 or 13 weeks of this program at one sitting, anything to make the process easier would be great. Right now I use Batch>Create Series and Batch>Auto Schedule to make the shows and put them into the schedule (both are excellent tools!!). Then I have to go into each live run details, and click "Record Run," select the Encoder, select Ok, then save the changes.

The solution in this thread will work, however it requires me to have another show ID for the live run of the show, and another step to create and schedule the unique show IDs. I would prefer the daily intervention instead.

Any chance to work this into a future release of Cablecast? Sorry for the long post, thanks as always for listening and your consideration...

That's because Andy knows what he's doing :-) I have total faith in the NAB contingent of TRMS. We'll be in town Sun-Thurs at Treasure Island this year. Looking forward to another great party - uh- NAB show!

Great! Thanks.

Here's a link to the Simulscan software: http://store.viewcast.com/detail.aspx... – sserre, on January 06, 2009 03:06

Thanks John. I'm going to see if I can contact Viewcast to see if we can get a demo. Their website isn't very clear about the availability of the software. The flash encoder does work correctly on the server when we stop the cablecast device control service.

Do you know which model Osprey card is installed in these servers? I checked the device manager but the best I can come up with is 'Osprey-2X0 AV Stream Video Device'. Thanks!

Tom, I like your idea for a podcast link on each show listing too! I would suggest having both the full page of podcasts as the public site has now, and an additional link as you described. I wonder if Tightrope Creative is considering a makeover for the generic public site in Cablecast?? Even a basic makeover would be a big improvement!!

Ok, worth a shot. Thanks again!