ETC Cobalt Family v7.1.0 - Manual (Page 219)

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Backup Sync
The link between the two consoles is activated from the Network node of the Browser. This can only
be done from the Server .
The following things are synchronized
• Loading new content into a Master.
• Activating content from a Master with the Master key.
• Changing the level of a Master fader.
• Loading new content into the Main or Master Playback.
• Starting a playback with the GO, GOTO, GO BACK and PAUSE keys. GO commands
include the current Sequence and position to make sure that the playbacks are at the same
position.
• Jumping in the Sequence with SEQ+/- or # GOTO.
• Activating a new Master Page.
• Manual Crossfades: when starting a manual crossfade, a GO command is sent to the backup
system to make sure that crossfade-related things are started.
NOTE
There is an Auto-transfer Play option in the Backup Settings. See
Network -
Backup Setup .
1. Select the Browser by pressing BROWSER (if it was selected it will be closed, press again to open).
2. Use the down and right arrow keys to open the NETWORK node.
3. Select Backup Sync.
You will get a confirmation message in the bottom of the screens. Also, the background color of the
screens in the Backup System will change to a brighter color.
Force To Backup
Force To Backup is only used if there are two servers in a network, due to network dropouts.
1. Select the Browser by pressing BROWSER (if it was selected it will be closed, press again to open).
2. Use the down and right arrow keys to open the Network >Server Commands >Force to Backup.
3. Select Force to Backup and press MODIFY. You will get a confirmation message in the bottom of
the screens.