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WINCUEPRO FOR AVSTAR USER GUIDE APPENDIX D
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Appendix F Master/Slave
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.
F1 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).
F2 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.