6.9.2.4 Takeover Mode
Takeover mode is applied only for entities requiring external synchronization. The
device waits for the correct synchronization in this state, and transmits only when
the synchronization is correct.
6.9.2.5 Online Mode
In online mode, the entity transmits a Transport Stream output and other emissions
for online operations. The input related alarms are enabled.
Note: The redundancy switch coordination is supported by the Multicast Guard
Protocol (MGP). If MGP is disabled, retire, preview and takeover modes are
not available.
The following setmode transitions are not supported: offline to retire, retire
to preview, and preview to retire.
6.9.3 Configuring Setmode
To set up Multicast Guard Protocol (MGP), browse to Device Configuration >
Advanced Setup, select MGP Support and set the MGP Mode parameter in the
Properties widget. When using the front panel menu, select
Advanced/System/MGP Support/MGP Mode.
In off state, only offline or online mode can be set for both the unit and the media.
In module level state, only offline or online mode can be set for the unit, but any of
the five possible modes for the media.
In unit level state, any of the five possible modes can be set for the unit, but only
offline or online mode for the media.
6.9.3.1 Configuring Setmode on Unit Level
By browsing to Device Configuration > Advanced Setup and selecting Base Unit,
the Setmode can easily be configured by Offline and Online buttons and by the
Current State Parameter in the Properties widget. On the front panel, select
Advanced/System/Base Unit/Change State.
6.9.3.2 Configuring Setmode on Media Level
By browsing to Service Configuration and selecting the appropriate Transport
Stream in the Outputs widget, Setmode can easily be configured by Offline and
Online buttons and by the Status of Service parameter in the Properties widget
under the Transport Stream accordion panel. On the front panel, select
Output/Slot n/ Transport Stream ID: n/Change State.
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