Grass Valley NewsQ v.5.5 - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 1 Introducing NewsQ
16 Digital News Production
What is NewsQ?
Designed for instant roll, two-channel playout, NewsQ provides a manual
playback solution for broadcasters that do not have an existing playback server
or control system. You can also use NewsQ with an automated playout system
like NewsQ Pro.
Using NewsQ for manual playback, you can quickly enter a running order of
stories and clips, assigning each to an A list or B list. NewsQ then cues the
stories, letting you manually trigger them for play to air. A countdown clock
helps you monitor the progress of each story during playback.
NewsQ accommodates last-minute timing changes, allowing you to trim the
beginning and end frames of clips with frame accuracy. You can also insert,
move, or delete items from a playlist without interrupting playback.
Using an external automation system with NewsQ allows you to play to air
without the use of a Profile Media Server. Playlists reside on your network or
as part of the automation system, and you use the external automation system
to play them to air using NewsQ as the server.
Another use for NewsQ is as a backup control system. In newsrooms where a
Profile system is the primary playback device, you can send clips to both the
NewsQ player and a Profile Media Server, thereby creating a backup for the
Profile system.
NewsQ also includes enhanced audio features, including support for more
audio channels—two out or four out. For greater audio control and monitoring,
the system includes audio output metering and level controls.