User`s manual

Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5
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GPS Builder
What is GPS Builder?
GPS Builder is a graphical tool used to create GPS Playlists for the Digital Video
Machine. To accomplish this, GPS Builder has some features that make this process
a snap:
If you need to change
the DVM baud rate to
match the GPS input,
you can use an
autoexec playlist that
contains a “BR”
command followed by
a “1PL” command
(where your GPS
playlist is
PLY00001.GPS)
• Direct Support for GPS Input
– GPS Builder automatically detects any
NMEA 0183 GPS input source. What this means is that you can connect
any GPS sensor to your Laptop, and get real-time geographical information
within the GPS Builder application itself. This includes information such as
Latitude, Longitude, Speed, Heading, etc.
• Real-Time Capturing of GPS Points
– When a GPS sensor is connected to
your PC, GPS Builder can capture GPS points with the click of a button.
This makes programming your GPS trigger points a piece of cake. All you
have to do is drive the actual route using a laptop, and record each trigger
point as you pass through them. Later, you can fill in the commands that you
want to associate with each point.
• Online Map Support
– GPS Builder interfaces directly with an online map
database. This database allows you to click on a location to obtain its
longitude and latitude. This information can then be entered into your GPS
Playlist. This feature allows users to program GPS Playlists without traveling
the actual route.
• DVM Integration
– This application contains a complete list of built-in
commands for the DVM. There is no need to enter them manually, and all
command parameters (ie. File Name, etc.) are described in plain English.