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to associate with the device and any titles within your collection that are recorded using
the new format. Assuming the device is controllable using an existing Control Logic
(such as one that is actually geared towards a VCR), you will be able to add the new
device without requiring modifications to the Phoenix Server or NetLinx source code.
It is strongly advised that you contact RealmCtrl before creating any new formats.
Unlike the predecessor to Phoenix that did not include a lot of special handling for format
types on the Server side, Phoenix does use the formats to provide specialized handling
of some source types. Therefore, it would be best to contact RealmCtrl to see about
having your new format “officially” added to the suite of controlled devices. However,
should you decide to proceed with creation of a new format type, the procedure is
described below:
8.6.1. To change any properties for an existing format, select it from the list and change
the desired property (such as the format name or capabilities) and click [Apply].
8.6.2. To create a new format, click [New] and enter a name within the “Format Name”
field. Then define the capabilities of the new format. The available options are:
8.6.2.1. [Can Play] – this property indicates that any source that supports the new
format can broadcast content by some mechanism, which may be composite
or digital.
8.6.2.2. [Can Record] – this property indicates that any source that supports the new
format can record incoming content by some mechanism.
8.6.2.3. [Broadcast] – this property indicates that the format is “view only”. If this
property is selected, all other properties will be deselected and disabled.
Select this property if your new format will be broadcasted to the facility
destinations but will not be controllable by end users (an example would be a
Character Generator that broadcasts a bulletin board).
8.6.2.4. [Frame Capable] – this property applies to Laser Disc Players only. It
remains for backward compatibility but is essentially obsolete since the
release of new formats with the same control mechanism is unlikely.
8.6.2.5. [No Control] – this is another uncontrollable format that would typically apply
to a device or physical item that does not include audio/visual capabilities. An
example would be a book format if Phoenix were used for library checkouts,
etc.
8.6.3. To delete any format, select it and click [Delete], then confirm the deletion. Use
great care if you choose to delete any formats because doing so can cripple the
Phoenix server. It is highly recommended that you only delete custom formats that
have been created by you for your facility specifically, not any built-in formats.
8.7. Setups
Setups are used to define specific room configurations that need to be setup for
meetings, presentations, etc. An example would be “Board Meeting”. The physical
configuration of the room that should apply to a board meeting would be known by the
campus staff. This is used to schedule room setups and ensure that the Facilities
Department has the room ready for the scheduled event. Setups can also be used to
schedule meetings that don’t require physical modifications to the rooms. The power of
this feature is that it provides comprehensive conflict resolution such that rooms will not