User`s guide

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Playlists
Playlists
Playlists provide a mechanism for the Information Station to automatically play a
collection of clips in a predefined sequence. Playlists often allow the unit to be
used to perform complex functions that would normally require an external
controller. Playlists can perform functions as simple as looping a single clip, or
as complex as user prompted pacing of the playback. Please see the Serial
Command Summary section for a table of commands. Note this section does
NOT require the <CR> carriage return listed in the protocol summary.
Digital Media Manager
We have made available for the IS and ISHD a powerful GUI application that
runs on Windows XP called Digital Media Manager. It integrates Playlist
Builder described below as well as many other features, like FTP, Live control,
Status Checking, File Synchronization, and more. If you are controlling many
players, or would prefer a simple to use interface for controlling your single
player, download a free demo at
http://www.alcorn.com/support/software.html. Look for “ Digital Media
Manager” in the software list.
If you have downloaded the demo, click on PlaylistBuilder in the left column
and follow the tutorial below.