evertz Overture - Table of Contents

Overture Software Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERTURE SOFTWARE...............................................................................................1-1
1.1. OVERTURE FEATURES
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1.1.1. Minimum PC Requirements for Overture.......................................................................... 1-1
1.2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................... 1-1
1.3. NETWORK CONFIGURATION............................................................................................... 1-2
2. USING OVERTURE........................................................................................................2-1
2.1. GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2. MEDIA MANAGEMENT SCREEN.......................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1. Main Toolbar/Drop Down Menus...................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1.1. File Menu............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1.2. Edit Menu ............................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.1.3. Control Menu....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1.4. View Menu........................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1.5. Help Menu ........................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1.6. Toolbar Buttons ................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.2. Using the Network Window............................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.2.1. Adding a Device .................................................................................................. 2-5
2.2.2.2. Adding a Device Group ....................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.2.3. Resource List Menu............................................................................................. 2-7
2.2.2.4. Upgrading Firmware of Devices in Resources List.............................................. 2-8
2.2.3. Using the Media View Panel............................................................................................. 2-9
2.2.3.1. Configurable System Logos ..............................................................................2-11
2.2.4. Using the Media Folders Panel....................................................................................... 2-13
2.2.4.1. Creating a Playlist.............................................................................................. 2-14
2.2.5. Using the Transfer Queue Panel .................................................................................... 2-16
2.3. DESIGN CANVAS
................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.3.1. Design Canvas Main Toolbar/Drop-down Menus........................................................... 2-17
2.3.1.1. File Menu........................................................................................................... 2-17
2.3.1.2. Edit Menu .......................................................................................................... 2-18
2.3.1.3. Control Menu..................................................................................................... 2-18
2.3.1.4. Logo Properties ................................................................................................. 2-19
2.3.1.5. Insert Menu........................................................................................................ 2-20
2.3.1.6. View Menu......................................................................................................... 2-22
2.3.1.7. Logo Positioning................................................................................................ 2-24
2.3.1.8. Help Menu ......................................................................................................... 2-24
2.4. CREATING ANIMATED TEXT .............................................................................................. 2-25
2.4.1. Animated Text Menu....................................................................................................... 2-26
2.4.2. Sequence Editor ............................................................................................................. 2-26
2.4.2.1. Inserting a Fill .................................................................................................... 2-27
2.4.2.1.1. Selecting a Solid Colour Fill.............................................................................. 2-28
2.4.2.1.2. Image Sequence Settings ................................................................................ 2-29