ON- AIR Schedule Module (DS-00-005-15) (rus)
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The software module (DS-00-005-15) which is handling the daily ON-AIR Schedule is the core of the System. It does provide all necessary logistics to handle the stations specific program during 24 hours of the day. Supporting the individual choices of operation in manual mode, live assist mode and last not least in automated mode. The flexibility of the software does allow to change at any time in between the type of operation.
Automated mode can be used for 24/7 Broadcasting according to the schedule as fully automated broadcasting (no operator), supported by the possibility to pre produce live type moderation by the DIGISPOT®II VoiceTrack software module (DS-00-015-15) .
The block structure of the schedule allows for work with blocks of various types – commercial, music etc. Whereby it is possible for the moderator to select blocks as such as Commercial blocks to be hided in the schedule and expanded again for keeping the space on screen for the more important information.
Also the number of columns presenting the a versatile amount of information for the system logistics based on the field information in the database, can be extended or limited to the most important content as the timing information and the title and artist or cross fade settings. The notification of stop positions live moderation places intro and outtro time length, indication of schedule element type : music, jingle, audio, text, also play duration and indication of timing conditions for start and stop as "not later" or "not before". Conflict indication inside the timeline field supports the user when editing the schedule The ON-AIR schedule logistics does further on provide the possibility for settings to send or except external commands associated to single elements or schedule blocks. The logistics for regional play out separation is also included.
Automated synchronised insertion of dedicated elements as newscast by parameter settings in the schedule. The active ON-AIR Schedule can be handled "on-line" from any workplace in the production departments for editing and insertion of additional information and audio elements for the ON-AIR presentation. This can be limited to a chief editor position or to be completely blocked by means of system administration settings.
Graphic User Interface (GUI) can be defined to a certain degree by flexible adjustment of schedule outlook and displayed fields, in size and Colour. The standard MS Windows® command shortcuts can be used for schedule editing as cut & past or drag & drop, undo & redo e.t.c. Report generation tools for materials being broadcasted are provided in the DIGISPOT®II system. Further on a number of versatile pop up tools are available for the moderator and the production department for intuitive operation.
