EVS IPDirector Version 6.2 - June 2013 CONTROL PANEL User Manual - Manual (Page 51)

3.3. Locking a Channel
3.3.1. Purpose
It is possible to lock a player channel to prevent any operation from any IPDirector user
interface. However, the Remote Panel in LSM exclusive or parallel mode will maintain
control or be able to regain the control if the channel has been locked from the IPDirector
interface.
If a ShuttlePRO is associated to the selected channel, its functions will also be inactive.
3.3.2. Limitations
The Lock function is not available in the following situations:
• The selected channel has been locked by another user.
• You do not have the right to lock the selected channel.
• The Remote Panel has the control on the channel.
• The EVS server the channel relates to is shut down.
3.3.3. Locked Channel Display
A Lock icon or button can have different displays:
In the Channel Explorer:
- channel locked from the current workstation
- channel locked from another workstation
When a channel is unlocked, no icon is displayed next to the channel.
In the ControlPanel:
- channel locked
- channel unlocked
3.3.4. How to Lock or Unlock a Channel
Locking a Channel
To lock a player channel, proceed as follows:
• Click the button in the Player field or press CTRL+L.
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