Autocue QMaster - Manual (Page 30)

QMaster-UserGuide.docx 2011-08-11
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Scroll controls are used to control prompting of scripts. They can be connected to either the computer running
the prompting software or to your QBox. The connection can be either a physical cable or wireless.
Prompting can be controlled using hand or foot devices that use either the USB or serial interfaces of a
computer.
Controls range from simple devices providing basic start, stop and speed control to complex multi-button
controllers that can be individually configured to perform tasks that are specific to your prompting
environment.
Supported scroll controllers
Autocue software is designed to work seamlessly with a range of scroll control devices.
Autocue devices
 Two-button Serial Controller
 Serial Multi-button Controller
 Serial Foot Controller – wired and wireless
Scrolling can also be controlled by:
 standard keyboard number keys
 standard keyboard arrow keys
 computer mouse
Third-party devices
 Contour Design ShuttlePRO
 Contour Design ShuttleXPress
For optimum performance it is recommended that a dedicated scroll control is used when prompting, but
devices such as a standard computer mouse may be used if no alternative is available.
Hardware and software such as the Virtual Spider Box allow you to have several scroll controls attached at
any time so that if one device fails you can simply select an alternative from the QMaster menu options.
Selecting a scroll control device
Scroll control devices are selected via the System Options interface.
1. From the main menu bar select Tools >> Options...
65. On the QMaster Configuration window, double-click on QBox Prompt Engines or
click the [+] sign next to that entry.
66. Click on Scroll Controls to display the Configure Scroll Controls tab.