Autocue WinCue Pro News Version 1.3 - Manual (Page 131)

WinCue Pro News User Guide Master/Slave • 131
12.1 The Concept
The concept of remote prompting is to have one prompt operator controlling a
second prompt output over a remote modem link or by direct serial connection.
The Workstations at both ends need to have the same version of WinCue 1.3 and an
IMT card installed. These Workstations can each function as standalone prompters if
required. The Master Workstation and the Slave Workstation can be connected
together across the public telephone network by modem, or by direct serial
connection if available.
The Master Workstation can use script information either from a local file, which can
be created and modified locally, or from a newsroom system through one of the
standard newsroom system interfaces.
12.2 Before you start
Before you start you should ensure that you have the following:
• 2 machines with the same version and build of WinCue 1.3 (you can find
this out by checking under Help and About WinCue).
• Both machines must have IMT cards.
• Both machines must have the same Master/Slave configuration.
• 1 scroll control for the Master machine (2 if you want to use the Slave
machine as the Master as well).
12.3 Configuring WinCue for Master/Slave
In order to setup the Master/Slave option in WinCue, click on the Tools menu and
select Options.
A list of all the configuration options available will be displayed.