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Automation 169
FXDeko User’s Guide
AUTOMATION
The Automation option includes III protocol, both serial and network; TimeCode
Control; and Database Connection. See below for details.
The III protocol allows you to control FXDeko externally, in two ways:
By any external computer, using a serial input port. You can use macro
commands to input and output arbitrary bytes and strings.
By a newsroom automation system, such as Basys, NewStar, Comprompter, AP
News Wire or DCM
This option also includes timecode control, which allows you to control
sequences via SMPTE timecode.
Note
The Automation option is not necessary to control FXDeko
externally using Grass Valley Group protocols EMEM and
PEGS.
T HE A UTOMATION W INDOW
To open the Automation window:
From the View menu, select Automation.
Automation window fields:
Automation Enabled
Enables/disables the automation interface.
Type
The automation protocol.
EMEM
The protocol used with Grass Valley Group 200 and 300 switchers.
PEGS
The protocol used with Grass Valley Group editors.
III
The optional protocol for using non-Deko commands.
ID
Identifies your FXDeko. If only one FXDeko is connected to the
automation host, the ID setting is 1.
Port
The COM port or the name of the network pipe used for the
automation interface.
Status
Current connection status and message history.
Clear
Clears the data in the Status box.