Grass Valley iTX System v.2.6 User Manual
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Configuring channels
Using a spreadsheet to set properties for a group of playout channels
In an iTX system with multiple playout channels, you can manually set the properties of each
channel through the Channel Configuration pop-up layout. But you may find it more convenient
to use the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, "iTX Channel Config Master.xls", which is in the
installation folder (iTX Suite). The path to the file is:
..\ITX Suite x.xx\ITX Install\Utilities\iTX Channel Config Master.xls
Configure playout and edit channels by using a spreadsheet
1.
Open the spreadsheet "iTX Channel Config Master.xls".
2.
Do the following for each channel you want to configure.
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On a new row, enter the channel name in the ServiceName column.
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In the pre-defined columns, enter the required information and select options from the
dropdown lists for the various channel properties.
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In the Reset column, select "Yes" if you want iTX to restart the Output Server after the
configuration. A restart is necessary if you change a video or audio format.
3.
Save the spreadsheet as a CSV (comma-delimited) file.
4.
Place the CSV file in the Inbox on the Media Store.
The Media Watcher copies the configuration details into the System Database. iTX then
applies the configuration.
Note:
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You configure the channel plug-ins under the plug-in tabs on the Channel
Configuration pop-up layout.
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You may remove columns and rows from the spreadsheet if they relate to settings that
you do not want to change.
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You can update the channel properties in the spreadsheet. After you place the file in
the Inbox, the Media Watcher copies the updated configuration details into the
System Database. iTX then applies the updated configuration.
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