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Chapter 10 Using Remote Control Protocols

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Clip Name and location

Displays the current clip’s name and location in the media storage
system.

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Protocol control only
Context Menu

Options – Opens the Options dialog box.
Help – Opens online help.

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Thumbnail

Used to visually identify the clip. By default, the thumbnail is
generated using the 16th frame of video. The thumbnail image can be
modified in Player.

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Time Dome

Progress
Only

Progress
and Available
Storage

This multi-function indicator displays record progress and available
storage. By default, the Time Dome indicates one revolution every
10 seconds, or one revolution during a fixed length recording. You
must switch to local control mode to change the Time Dome display,
then refer to

“Displaying available storage space” on page 156

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Protocol Monitor Button

Appears when a channel is configured for remote control using a
remote control protocol applications. The button flashes when the
application is successfully receiving serial control protocol
commands. Selecting the button opens the Protocol Monitor pane
used to monitor command activity.

See “Monitoring remote control

communications” on page 297

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NOTE: The Protocol Monitor dialog will not open until a
controller is connected and at least one command set is sent.

Control

Description and User Operation