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Dear Gryphon™ Scheduling Software Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the Gryphon™ Scheduling Software. This manual will assist you with the set-up and configuration of your system, as well as answer any questions you may have. Please contact us for further support, Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Pacific Standard Time). Additional training offered – please inquire within for cost and availability. D.Co Marketing, Inc. 27665 Forbes Rd., Suite 6 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Phone: (949) 367-1700 Fax: (949) 367-1734 Email: [email protected]
What is Gryphon? Top Previous Next
Gryphon is a file based MPEG-2 and still picture-based play-out system. It is a perfect match for single - and multichannel – playout systems for broadcasters. Its integrated OSD completes a lot of features to the functions of Gryphon .
By using drag & drop in the Playlist editor you are able to create scheduled Playlists and you are able to control external devices like switchers, character generators, tape-machines, etc. Gryphon is also bi-directional which means it has the capability to control the device and react to external events and information. All the events are stored in a playlist ( *.in file which is a regular text file ) and you are able to create and combine unlimited playlists on the host computer as well as on 3rd-party computers.
Gryphon supports four different modes:
1) time- and date- dependent playlists ( scheduling )
2) manual event - trigger
3) automated event - trigger
4) file import scheduling (traffic )
One playlist is able to contain one or more of these modes. To edit a playlist use the integrated Playlist editor (explained in later chapters in this manual)
Gryphon can use composite, S-video, or optional SDI and HDSDI or component-out. Balanced/unbalanced audio, optional AES/EBU and Genlock-in are also available.
Basic Configuration Top Previous Next
Basic setting changes can be made within this option. These settings only need to be changed once after installing the Gryphon Scheduling Software, there is no need to change the settings again once set unless you are making necessary changes based on your preferences. These settings (and others) are stored in the file "mplay.ini" so you are able to transfer identical settings to different Gryphon systems by copying this file on multiple computers. Keep in mind that you check all the settings manually, because mostly it makes no sense to configure systems absolutely equal, because of IP-addresses, network-folders and so on.
System Top Previous Next
System Boot: Configure the time that is used for a daily reboot of your system. “day change”: This is the preset of the day-change and the start-time of a new "event-day" Default frame rate: Framerate setting for PAL, NTSC, (ie.25 fps, 30 fps, 29,97 fps, 50 fps, 60 fps, etc) Audio fade out when reaching next event: When reaching the start of a new event the audio of the current playback will be faded out linear or logarithmic during a time which you can set Temp Directory: This is the path to the temporary folder of Gryphon
Automatic resume after failure: You can choose what happens after an unexpected reboot (if power failure happens, etc). Gryphon is able to trigger the playback to the current time or resume the last position of the playlist and clip prior to the failure Automatic resume after correct shutdown: You can choose what happens for example after a regular reboot. Gryphon is able to trigger the playback to the current time or resume the last position of the playlist and clip prior to the shutdown Metadata: It is possible to write metadata from a database or archive into the header of the file. Of course you are able to use that metadata to search for files. Video file Extensions: List of legal video file-extensions. If you delete entries here these file types are no longer shown in the file selector of the Playlist Editor. Video file Extensions (no audio): List of legal video file-extensions without audio part. If you delete entries here these file types are no longer shown in the file selector of the Playlist Editor. Audio file Extensions: List of legal audio file-extensions. If you delete entries here these file types are no longer shown in the file selector of the Playlist Editor.
Edit Mode Top Previous Next
OnAir warnings: Error messages and warnings are shown as a popup-window. It is possible to open the log files directly out of this popup-window. Error Window: You can use a static window for error-messages instead of a popup-window. Auto select next break: If activated the next break will be set automatically. Auto cue: If you open a playlist the buffering (cueing) of the clips will start automatically. Auto cue at drag and drop: If you put new clips by drag & drop in the playlist the cueing will start automatically. Cue/recue at select: The cueing will start at the selected clip.
Cue/recue selected file: Cueing of one selected file Mark instructions between next file as cued: If this box is checked the commands and instructions (not just the video files) will be cued. (for example send to-instructions or switcher-commands) Execute instruction on cue: Instructions can be executed during the cueing process Break mode view: This is a different view mode of the playlist, if checked the break mode view will be active Use letters for numbering the boards: If you are using a multichannel system the decoder boards will be numbered by letters. Roll active file to: You can choose how many files (and instructions) of the past are shown in the active playlist. The current file or instruction will be counted as zero. New view: This is the newer GUI of Gryphon (which is recommended) Width 1280: If you are using a monitor with 1280 pixel horizontal setting you are able to switch to this mode to fit the screen. Realtime preview: Here you can switch the realtime-preview on and off. Keep repeat button in break mode enabled: Offers the possibility to use the repeat function also in the break-mode Preview ( PVW ): You can choose the start and endpoint of the preview. Short keys: You can disable various shortcuts (which is more secure because of unwanted start- /stop-commands) Auto reload playlist while: Here you can set when the playlist will be reloaded (in repeat-mode, during regular playback, etc.) Autocue next file: Time base of how many seconds before playback a file will be cued.
Board Top Previous Next
Board: The used decoder board and all usable options of that is shown here. Video format: The video formats are not just the basic formats like PAL / NTSC, also the standards like PAL_M, PAL_N, PAL_CN, NTSC_J, RGB, RGBHV und YPbPr are usable. If you are using an HD-board all the HD-formats the board supports are available. Channel Name: Assign the channel name and it will be shown also in the main window. Show first frame on Cue: If this option is set to active you will not see a still picture of the last played file, the first frame of the next cued file will be shown. Show Board Options: Overview of serial number and other data/information of the used decoder board. First active line: Option which line is the first active line of a frame (default is zero)
End in black After the playback of the last clip it will be faded out to black. Monitor: Option for the preview-monitor for 4:3 and 16:9 ( just the Overlay-preview ) A/V Sync: Software- or hardware-Sync of audio and video. A/V shift: Possibility to shift the audio-video-sync. You will adjust the audio, a value of +40ms does mean you will get a delay of one frame to the video part. If you do set it to -40ms the video will get a delay of one frame to the audio part. This is necessary if you divide the signals for to use separate systems like CGs or whatever which can cause a delay. Test Pattern: Possibility to playback test patterns like color bars (SMPTE, EIA or a unique file based color bar) AES3: Setting of the Audio format (Consumer, Professional, IEC61937 or SMPTE337M) We strongly recommend the settings "consumer" or "professional", the other formats are specially designed for customers and not 100% compliant to the standards Genlock: Option if external clock should be used or not and of course with its special settings. By using the right mouse button you are able to check the connected signal. Buffer Size: changes the used hardware buffer of the decoder board. Search for all streams: Expands the search-possibilities to all sorts of mpeg-files. Wide signaling: Use this option to set the 16:9 flag to active. Single Field in Pause/Stop: If the playback is stopped you will see just a field frame. The result is a clean still without the interlace effect in half resolution. m_bDone: Sends a short command after playback of the last mpeg-file. It´s recommended to set this option to active.
TCP-IP Top Previous Next
Remote Interface: This is the port for Gryphon to receive messages or data. We recommend the port 50.000 or above. If you are using older Gryphon-systems please change the port from 5.000 to 50.000 or above. Send play to: This is the address and port the OnAir-status of the Gryphon-system is sent to. ( for example to redundant failover-systems ) Status Info: Set the address to send the status report at any specific time or by interval. If you leave the "ident extension" blank the computer name will be used automatically Time sync: Possibility to sync the time to a timeserver Interval: Set the time when synchronization will occur Sync now: Manual synchronization
Time Server: Use this option to choose the timeserver to be used
Breaks Top Previous Next
Use GPI all times: GPI actions can be used at any time, independent of the actual status of the system GPI Events have Priority Set GPI events to have priority against other playlist actions or commands Ignore GPI 20s to NE This is a security-option which does not allow multiple GPI inputs for 20 seconds if this option is activated. So if a GPI input is set this line is not active for 20 seconds. Allow early start If activated, the GPI command can be set before the Break command is active in the playlist, so it keeps the GPI input information.
Utilities Top Previous Next
Audio Jukebox: Choose a folder of audio files which can be used in collaboration with still pictures and the "insert directory"-command Emergency Display: Emergency files which are broadcasted if it´s not possible to play back files (storage failure, etc.) Random function: Limits the random function to artist name in the filename.
Ports Top Previous Next
Selection and configuration of external devices like switchers, faders, matrices, displays, etc. After the selection you will get a new menu in the overview to configure the device (all devices, ie Kramer, can be configured in that way).
OSD Top Previous Next
OSD files directory: Selection of the folder for OSD files like logos, etc. Logo Fade In/Out: Use this setting to fade the logos in and out or use hard cuts for them. Default Logo: Selection of the pre-defined standard-logo
Logfiles Top Previous Next
Directory: Selection of the folder where the log files will be stored. External editor: Define the default software for to view the logfiles ( which are regular txt-files ) As run (played) Naming: Configure the log file (ie. maximum size, naming, etc.) Separator: Switch for different separator formats Size: Configures the maximum size of the logfile (maximum is 10 MB) Directory in Filenames: Here you are able to choose the name of the log file containing the name of the folder where the file is stored.
Additional information fields: Configure additional information the log files will contain. Write subplaylist information: Writes all the information of sub-playlists to the log files. 3rd party formats: Possibility to store WideOrbit and TV master compatible log files.
Directories Top Previous Next
Playlists: Choose the default path of the playlists. Emergencyfiles: Choose the path of the emergency files (mostly some short clips or stills with information) Search: Choose the path that Gryphon searches automatically for files if the direct link out of the playlist does not exist anymore. Include subdirectories: Like above - additional to the directories the subfolders are used for the search. Remove timed out directories: If the folders are not found they will be deleted automatically from the list. Use * in search: Allows wildcard searches
Still Picture Top Previous Next
Default visible time: Sets the default time for still pictures Wipe: Different settings for the wipe-effect of stills Fade in/out: Configuration of the speed of the fade effect. Filtering: Reduces the jitter effect while playing back stills Background color: Defines the background color which is visible if the stills do not fit the screen
RTF Top Previous Next
If you use RTF (rich text format) files, the main difference is that this is text based content.
This means that the playtime of the file depends on the number of characters used to give the viewer an ideal visible time for
different texts with different lengths.
Dynamic RTF time for 200 chars: Visible time in seconds for an RTF file with 200 characters Default Background color: Default background color for RTF files without own background Shadow X Y: Customize the shadow Background files: Path to the background graphic files Photos: Path to the background photos
Audio Top Previous Next
Mixer: Usage of the integrated mixer, depending on the soundcard in your system Set volumes to start: Reset to default settings Fading: Fade in/out of audio Mpeg / External: Define the playback device for different file formats
Audio notification Top Previous Next
Use text to speech: Possibility to use the TTS engine for spoken messages Files missing in: If a file is missing or there´s no access to the file you will get an error message prior to the even (and you are able to set the time for that) Minor error occurred: Error messages for minor errors Major error occurred: Error messages for major errors Next event arrives in: Messages to advise of the next event in xx minutes
EAS Top Previous Next
This option is for controlling the EAS character generator from Monroe electronics. Just choose your device from the list, define the speed and the number of repeats and you have finished your basic configuration.
simple / enhanced Top Previous Next
By using the right mouse button you are able to switch between a simple and an enhanced configuration mode. In enhanced mode there are a lot of functions more, depending of the modules you are using.
Status Top Previous Next
The status-window does show a summary of all error-messages, split into major- and minor errors. Each message can be viewed separately and confirmed by using the acknowledge-button. You are also able to open the logfiles directly from this window. The popup-function can be switched on and off in the main menu in system-settings.
Monitoring Top Previous Next
This monitoring window does show all commands which are sent by TCP/IP to the active port. With the option "log traffic" the protocol will be stored in a text file as well. A similar function is available for the serial port under monitoring -> Serial Port
Here you are able to open a separate huge audio level meter which can be positioned independent of the Gryphon GUI.
In this window you have a real-time view of your buffer. At the end of a clip the buffer becomes empty, so it is fine that the color changes to yellow and red. It is important that by starting playback of the next file the buffer increases quickly.
The serial communication window allows you to send instructions to external devices or computers over the serial-interface. It also logs all the sent instructions if this monitoring window is opened. If you select "Log also if form is closed" it logs all the commands in the background. It is also possible to simulate a GPI or CTS input trigger by time interval or manually by clicking on the "fire now" button.
Debug Top Previous Next
In debug view you are able to check all played files, but also all commands and playback failures and so on.
Big Clocks Top Previous Next
Option to use different big clocks like countdowns to next event or next file, elapsed time and so on. These clocks can be positioned independent of the Gryphon GUI.
Logs Top Previous Next
Here you have direct access to all the log files like debug log, status and operator log and the asrun log file. The asrun log file contains all the files which are played back fine. The configuration of these logfiles can be done like explained in "basic configuration" -> "logfiles" You have direct access to each day separately and you have a summary overview of all errors (split in major and minor errors)
text to speech Top Previous Next
Here you can define and check the TTS speech-engine. By default the Microsoft Sam is used but you are able to install and use different TTS engines.
Playlist Editor Top Previous Next
The Playlist Editor is installed on every Gryphon system and can be used standalone or by direct access from the Gryphon GUI. Playlist Editor can be started by clicking on the Edit button or Standalone or by clicking in Explorer directly on PlaylistEditor.exe In addition you can copy the file "PlaylistEditor.exe" to a different machine and use it separately without any extra cost, making it possible for multiple people do edit playlists simultaneously (but it is not a "network-software" therefore please contact your local Gryphon dealer) Please note that the Absolut path is similar to the OnAir system, we recommend mapped drives with similar structures from your NAS. You will find the "PlaylistEditor.exe" here : D:/install/Gryphon/Gryphon OnAir/PlaylistEditor.exe To start the Playlist Editor out of the OnAir-Software just use the button "Edit Playlist"
If you open the Playlist Editor out of Gryphon OnAir, the active playlist will be opened automatically. If you start the Playlist Editor standalone for the first time you will get a new and empty playlist to edit. Here you can choose the type of playlist you want to create.
Your first training playlist should be "empty". Of course you are able to change the playlist later into a repeat playlist, etc. just by using the commands. The start time of the event (all playlists are event-based) can be changed from midnight by using the right mouse button to set to another time. Here we use an example playlist with "every day" events, so this playlist will be restarted each day at midnight.
By choosing the event type you can also choose exact events or floating events. The exact event will start exactly at the predefined time (in this example at midnight) by cutting the actual filer. An exact event has highest priority. By using "floating skip" the actual file will be played back until its end, after that the new event start time is shifted. By using "floating play all" all the files of the actual event will be played until end (also Insert Directory commands) and after that the new event start time is shifted. In most cases it makes sense to use just one exact event each day and all the other events will be floating events, because if you have live feeds, etc. they cannot be planned exactly second by second.
After an event type is chosen you can add your files and commands by dragging & dropping them into the playlist. This can be done from the file selector or directly from your windows explorer. Keep in mind that the program does NOT allow you to store the files in the root of your storage. You can check the result time of your event and the missing play time to your next event.
We show just one exact event per day here. There are 21:26:59 missing, in that case the result is a black output signal until schedule is updated.
commands Playlist Editor Top Previous Next
The Playlist Editor contains some commands which may vary based on your used Plugins (VCR control, Router control, GPI....) The commands can be handled like video clips, just drag and drop them into your playlist. Most commands can be configured by double-clicking them.
Normal: This is just used by old Gryphon versions. Add the normal command at the beginning of a playlist and the playlist will be played from top to bottom. Repeat: All clips after that command will be looped until the next event. The next event does stop this loop command automatically. Both commands cannot be configured. Break: This command waits for a GPI trigger and can start a command directly or time shifted. (see also chapter break-playlist)
Info: Inserts information window in the playlist. This is just an information window which does not change the playlist itself and is an information window for the editor or administrator of the playout system. You can leave messages in the playlist if more users are working on it.
Insert Directory: Here you can load complete directories, for example, with trailers, fillers, billboards, etc. You can choose the playback of these files randomly, normal and with or without subdirectories. This is useful for filling in gaps before a new event starts.
Show Clock: Here you are able to configure a realtime clock, a countdown or countup and the time to the next event. Furthermore you can choose the format (like shown in hh:mm:ss or in seconds and so on) You are also able to define a point in time to hide the clock. Use the "configuration file" option to configure the position where the clock is shown, the font and color
If you want to edit these settings choose "edit" and a new window appears.
The editing of a configuration-file: Here you can configure the position by using the sliders or the position numbers which represent the upper left corner of the clock. Any other OSD graphic like logos or texts are configured in the same way and the OSD files can be loaded within all these menus. Choose the background color and the transparency for the clock. If you open the OSD editor for texts like crawling titles you are also able to define the font and the color of the characters and so on, but the basic handling of this editor is the same.
Show Crawl: If the source is just a one-time small text just type it into the text row and choose Source "Text" The show pull down menu can configure when the crawl does start, at the same time than a start point of a file or later on (in that case switch from "at file begin" to "at" and define the time) The Hide command stops the OSD command. Of course it is also possible to use textiles as sources or whole directories. The configuration is similar to the configuration of the OSD-clock.
Show Logo: This is similar to all the others OSDs, these are just pictures and all the main formats like bmp, jpg, psd and so on are supported. Please note the compatibility of your decoder board, some just support special bit depths, so check this out before using logos.
OSD off: The OSD OFF command stops ALL Overlay commands if there a few active at the same time (like a logo and a countdown) Overlay: This is an option that controls external CGs. Please check the reference manual -> Overlay for the functions and the configuration. Insert Playlist: Insert a different Playlist in the actual playlist and combine them. For example create a playlist just for advertisement and use this playlist each day in other playlists on and on. Change Playlist: Stops the current playlist immediately and switches to another playlist. Keep in mind that it stops the running playlist immediately. Video-Switcher: This command can control video switchers and other external devices. For an explanation how this works in a playlist please take a look in the reference manual -> chapter "Switcher control" Send to: The "send to" command allows you to send instructions over TCP/IP or serial port, or UDP or FTP ports to external devices. You are able to send text based commands or file instructions and they can be sent delayed.
VCR-control: This is an option that allows you to control VCR devices connected at the serial-port. Just choose the number of the VCR and the time code input and outpoint, that´s it.
TTS: Allows you to use the text-to-speech engine which is installed on your system to speak a text which you can define. set config: allows you to send values to special hardware (like Stradis-boards, IP addresses, switchers and so on) This is a very developer based function but sometimes useful for switching frame rates during playback or things like this. The usage is like this: !Set Config send ip address=172.30.1.20 (which is similar usable with the send to-command) This command changes the ports register which is defined in Option TCP-IP to the new value. It can take up to 20 seconds until the new IP address is active
GPS Station: This special feature is designed for traffic information systems like busses, trains, etc. With this option you are able to control other devices or start titles or information-tables depending on your physical position.
customized instruction list Top Previous Next
Create a customized instruction list. If you do not need all the commands in your instruction list or you have some predefined commands (like router commands) you are able to create modified instruction lists. Therefore open the playlist editor and delete all entries.
Choose your needed commands by dragging and dropping into the playlist. All commands are kept in your basic instruction list and can be used at any time. You can switch between multiple instruction lists at any time.
Save your command list by using the option "Save as command list". Please use the folder which is defined as the default folder for instruction lists.
By default this is the right path: D:/install/Gryphon/Gryphon OnAir/Command Lists
Now you are able to switch your command lists in Playlist Editor. You can define as many instruction lists as you want. For example use a different instruction list for all Overlay commands and so on.
reference manual Top Previous Next
The First Project: Open the Playlist Editor by using the desktop shortcut or use Start -> Programs -> Gryphon -> Gryphon -> Playlist Editor
HINT!! You can copy the file "PlaylistEditor.exe" to a different machine and use it separately without any extra costs. So it is possible for multiple people to edit playlists simultaneously (but it is not a "network-software" therefore please contact your local Gryphon-dealer) Please Note: The Absolut path is similar to the OnAir-system, we recommend mapped drives with similar structures from your NAS. You will find the "PlaylistEditor.exe" here : D:/install/Gryphon/Gryphon OnAir/PlaylistEditor.exe
Define a new Playlist by using Playlist -> New and choose "empty" This is an empty playlist without any specifics. Confirm this with the "create" button
To create the playlist drop the Repeat command at the beginning of the playlist, so that all the clips and commands will be played by loop until the next event is reached.
Now also drop some clips into the playlist. This can be done from the file selector, also directly from your windows explorer. Keep in mind that it is NOT allowed to store the files in the root of your storage. You can choose clip-by-clip or windows like by pressing the shift button or the STRG button, you can group your selection, or (if you use the explorer function) you can mark them with a rectangle in the folder. Save the playlist by using the yellow "save" function. Now you can load the playlist in Gryphon and all the inserted clips will be played in the loop.
HINT! Define your path in Configuration -> Directories which will be opened by default by the file selector, so there´s no need to browse through your whole storage.
Audio Jukebox Top Previous Next
Audio Jukebox: The audio jukebox is a useful tool for creating playlists with advertisements or information stills with background music quite quickly. Choose the directory where your audio files are stored (normally you can use *.wav and *.mp3 files)
The Playlist, or just a short event like late night program will be defined in this way: Use the command "Insert Directory" and configure it. Here we use it as a standalone, but of course you can insert this command at the end of any existing event.
By double-clicking you will reach the options. Choose the directory with your still pictures, which can be JPG, PNG, BMP, etc. We do recommend that you resize the pictures to your broadcast resolution (e.g.720x576 Pixel for PAL) to ensure that the pictures are shown correctly. The internal scaler will scale the pictures to the external format, but does not account for the original aspect ratio. Now configure the visible time - for example 10 seconds.
the Loading mode defines playback style:
normal : by filename alphabetical
random: pure random
select random: randomly, but each file will play once until all files are played. After that the random loop restarts.
By changing the "Max age" you can define a time range the files are legal. "Sub from event" should be chosen if the insert directory is part of another event.
The OnAir GUI shows the Insert Directory command separately and all the files in the order they will be played. Like regular playlists it allows you to change the order manually. The playback of an insert directory command will be stopped by the next event, if it is an exact event by hard cut - otherwise by floating or skip (at the end of the loop or the end of the actual file)
Switcher-Control Top Previous Next
The Switcher/Router Control Option Nearly everybody noes need the function to switch the video signals. You can do this automatically and scheduled directly out of Gryphon with the Option "Router-Control" Select your switch in the config-menu -> Ports for to configure it. A lot of devices are predefined there
Choose your switch and you will get instantly the possibility to switch directly out of the Gryphon OnAir GUI and of course timed from your Playlist. The device is shown at the bottom of your current playlist and you are able to choose any matrix-combination which is possible.
There are two different view-modes available, the functionality is similar. Just click "change view" and choose the one you prefer. The second mode does need more space on your monitor, but you are able to switch directly, in mode one you have to "activate" the in-/out before switching is possible.
Of course the needed space does depend on the possibilities of your matrix, here for to explain a 64x64 matrix: The graphical view is no realtime-preview. For refreshing it switch to "simple mode", then to enhanced mode again and choose your router.
By using this, you are able to switch live, without automation or editing the playlist. If you want to automate this, you have to use the command "Video-Switch" in your Playlist Editor. There´s no limitation of devices or commands in the playlist, all initialized devices are shown in the properties of the command-gui. So drag & drop the command in your Playlist and configure it by double-clicking it. Choose your switcher and the combination of input and output you want to set. You are also able to choose a length of this status, after this time ( if set - otherwise keep it clear ) it switches back to the old status. Name this command for a better Overview in your Playlist.
Please configure a Default-status for your switcher for mpeg-playback. If this is done there is no need to use commands for this default-setting. If you playback Mpeg-files the switcher does automatically switches to this configured setting.
HINT! If you need this switcher-status more often it is also possible to create a special instruction list with all your settings you do need. This increases your workflow dramatically, because there is no need to configure the switcher modes again and again.... Save this instruction list as explained in chapter "customized instruction list"
Break-Playlist Top Previous Next
A Break-Playlist is a playlist which is controlled for example by GPI-signals. It is quite easy to do this in Gryphon OnAir, so let´s show a small example First of all you have to define the default setting of your router / switcher if it´s not done already.
After the initialization of your router a new option do appear in the board-options ( marked with red here ) which does define the default-setting which is active if Mpeg-files are played. This is the switcher-setting which does match if you do play files from your archive.
After that you have to define the setting ( and the electric connection ) of your GPI-device like footswitch and so on which is connected to your COM-port. Choose the menu Ports -> COM1 -> Others -> GPI You do have to activate the checkbox "enable GPI-inputs" also
Now you will get a GPI-submenu and define status of your switcher for the needed input. Choose an icon for the lucidity of your playlist.
Now all the basic settings are done. Start the Playlist Editor and create a break-playlist. Of course any other playlist is also able to contain GPI-commands, but for the beginning we want to show a pure break-playlist.
You have got a new command in your instruction list ( the GPI-command with your chosen icon ) and the first command in your playlist is already this GPI-command.
Because you have defined the input like shown in picture 4 now the input 2 of your switcher is now OnAir. This should be the signal of your Live-camera. The administrator of the GPI-trigger does now have the possibility to start the playback of the clip from your archive. Because the default-setting for archive-files ( see picture 2 ) is input 1 the switcher does automatically switch to this input. There´s no need to define another command for that. After the playback of this file is finished the Break does become active again ( here in our small playlist ) and you do broadcast from your Live-input again until the next GPI-command and so on. Because Break-Playlist with Live-parts are mostly not exact calculable by second, we recommend a "Insert Directory"-Command with filler at the end of the playlist.
By double-clicking on your break-command you are able to configure it like naming it and an expected length of this Live-event. This is useful for the calculation of your playlist and it is possible to use a preview clock with countdown ( see chapter "big clock" ) for the anchorman. If you activate the checkbox "Cancel waiting after played" the next event does start automatically. Keep in mind: the next event - not the next clip or command !!!
The explained playlist does look like this in your Gryphon-OnAir-view:
Overlay-option Top Previous Next
The overlay-option does control external titlers and CGs like Inscriber, Chyron, Cayman and of course Gryphon CG. First of all you have to define which CG-system you are using. It depends on your CG which settings you have to do in this options. Check the checkbox "send overlay-instructions also..." if you are using a single-channel system without failover, so that Gryphon does send these CG-instructions also without the OnAir-status ( which just makes sense with redundant systems ) Define the IP-address and port number of your CG for the device-control. If there is a "clear all"-command possible ( depending on the CG you are using ) you can define this command for easier handling. Otherwise you have to define it in the Playlist Editor manually or as an instruction and you can save it there.
After this basic configuration you are able to use the "Overlay"-command in Playlist Editor. Give this command a unique name ( this step is similar to most other commands ) and choose the function. In this example we are using Gryphon CG, so everything can be done by defining "Play/Stop/Close" ( we are working on "Clear all") Of course you have to build your title on the CG before.
Now define when the title does have to start, at file begin - otherwise you have to configure the time.
"Hide" is the end-command and can be configured similar, including a number of cycles to run. Select the template-file, which is the project-file of the CG, for to load the configured title.
Tag name and source depends on your CG-system, mostly you can leave it on default. Please contact your local dealer or system integrator for this.
Some CGs ( like Cayman ) do support previews with live-commands. In that case you are able to use the "instant access external overlay" and you will get a preview list of your projects. Now you are able to do a quick start by clicking this preview. Of course this is also possible with the stop ( empty ) command.
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Problem: OSD-Logos are not displayed correctly ( wrong colors, cropped or shifted ) Solution: Check the Bit-Depth of your logo-file. Depending on your Decoder-board and the driver it is just possible to use very specific picture-settings. Convert your logo into 12 Bit, 16 Bit, 24 Bit.. and so on, if you are using analog Stradisboards like the 026 with old drivers it might be also possible that the resolution must be dividable through 4 ( like 80x60 pixel, so 81x60 or 80x61 is NOT possible ) Take a look on the properties of a logo which is working fine and use identical settings.
Problem: Devices like CGs cannot be controlled also if the network-connection is working fine. Solution: Deactivate Firewall or Tools like Defender and so on. Check if the Ports are opened and configured correctly. If pinging is possible and sending the commands with Hyperterminal is working fine the socket-communication is bad. Reboot the Gryphon-system. For long-time-solution change the network-card and drivers ( and/or routers ) to certified devices and software.
Problem: An Event is not played back until the end, the next event is loaded to early Solution: Do never use the Start-/Stop-function if the system is OnAir, because after a stop-command the next event is used as time-reference, so it will be loaded with highest priority. For security-reasons we do also recommend to deactivate shortcuts if they are not needed. ( Configuration -> Edit Mode -> Short Keys -> Disable )
Problem: Events are loaded but not played back Solution: Check the checkbox "all events do have the same priority" There are different types of events available: daily, weekly, every day events. "Every day"-Events can be stopped by a weekly event, a weekly event can be stopped by a daily event, but a daily event CANNOT be stopped by a weekly or everyday-event. So if you check the option "all events do have the same priority" all events can be stopped by the start point of any kind of event.
Problem: Device control of external devices is not possible Solution: If the cabling and setup of the devices is fine, please check the option "Send SendTo instructions also if Gryphon is not OnAir" This option must be activated for non-redundant systems. The option is developed for redundant failover-systems for to take care that only the "hot" system is sending instructions to the devices, so the commands are not active from the second system. If you are using a single system without this option checked all the SendTo-instructions are disabled.
Problem: System freezes during saving the Playlist in Segment Editor. Solution: Install the latest Updates for your Gryphon-solution. The problem may occur, if you do close the segment editor during the saving-process. The latest versions do have a security-routine, which does prevent the closing of the segment-editor during saving the Playlist.
