EVS IPDirector Version 6.2 - June 2013 PLAYLIST PANEL User Manual - Manual (Page 121)

6.8. Using Action Tags into a Playlist to
Trigger Transport Functions or
Playout Effects
6.8.1. Introduction
Tags are used to carry out specific actions at a specific timecode when a playlist element
is played out. Up to 6 tags can be defined per playlist element.
Two options are available to add tags to a playlist element:
• defining tags one by one as well as parameters specific to each tag. Related
procedure and windows are described in the current section of the manual.
• using a macro command, previously configured to correspond to a specific tag with
specific parameters. See section "Applying a Macro Command to Trigger Playout
Effects" on page 116 for information on using macro commands, and section "Playlist
Macro Commands Settings" on page 149 for information on configuring macro
commands.
6.8.2. Tag Types
There are six types of tag that can be selected:
Tag Type Description
GPI A signal will be sent from the EVS video server under the control of the
IPDirector, as defined in the Tools > Settings > Output GPIs category.
Hide On The video output turns instantly to a black screen at the timecode value
given to the tag.
Hide Off The video output turns instantly from a black screen to the video of the
element at the timecode value given to the tag.
Mute On The audio of the element turns to a muted state, at the timecode value
given to the tag, with a mix audio transition effect.
Mute Off It returns the audio of the element from a muted state, at the timecode
value given to the tag, with a mix audio transition effect.
Swap
Audio
Tracks Audio tracks are swapped according to the selected configuration.
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