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Connecting the x-keys jog/shuttle controller – Grass Valley Aurora Playout v.6.5 User Manual

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Connecting the X-keys Jog/Shuttle Controller

Once you have installed Aurora Playout and the other components, you can install the
optional X-keys Jog/Shuttle controller.

Aurora Playout has been designed to work with the X-keys Jog/Shuttle controller
(model XPS-08-USB) including devices with old and new MWII panels.

1. Plug the X-keys Jog/Shuttle controller into a USB connector on the Aurora Playout

machine.

2. On the Aurora Playout machine, insert the X-keys Macro Works installation CD

and follow instructions. Do not check the box to put shortcuts on the desktop.

If AutoRun is not enabled on your CD-ROM drive, find the file "ainstall.exe"
on the installation CD and run it.

3. Reboot the computer when prompted.

4. When the installation has completed, the X-keys Macro Maker and Macro Manager

windows automatically pop up. Close these windows. Aurora Playout comes with
a pre-configured X-keys layout.

5. Start Aurora Playout.

6. In the Aurora Playout Tools menu, select

Options

.

7. Select the

Function Keys

tab.

8. Verify the “Enable X-keys” box is checked and click

OK

.

Now you can use the X-keys Jog/Shuttle controller.

A default layout has been provided with pre-configured X-keys. You can customize
the X-keys to suit your needs.

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