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2.3 Slave Mode
The VENICE server usually operates as a master. Nevertheless, in the
playout and ingest mode (see section “Selecting the Operation Mode”
on page 2-5) it can be used as a slave via RS-422 as well. Then the
VENICE server can be controlled by an external device.
With the combo box to the left of the button SLAVE the RS-422 pro-
tocol that should be used to control the VENICE server in slave mode
can be selected. You can select between the Sony 9-pin protocol or
VDCP.
Then the slave mode can be activated by pressing the SLAVE button:
Figure 2-9: Slave mode
After this commands for record, play, stop, jog, or shuttle can be sent
via RS-422 and will be carried out by the VENICE server depending on
the selected operation mode. It will behave like a VTR using preroll,
postroll, etc. The specifications of these parameters can be found in the
“VENICE Administration and Configuration” user guide.
Normally when in slave mode, the video channel can no longer be con-
trolled with the VENICE client software, only the master can control it.
To enable minimal control of the channel without relinquishing the
slave mode, control windows are provided. They are described shortly
in the following.
2.3.1 Slave Mode Control Window in Playout Mode
In the playout mode the following slave mode control window will be
displayed:
Figure 2-10: Slave mode control (playout mode)