Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide
2Introduction
Chapter 5, “Cart Machine Configuration” on page 5-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical cart machine.
Chapter 6, “M/C Switcher Configuration” on page 6-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical master control switcher.
Chapter 7, “Switch-Only Device Configuration” on page 7-1, describes the various
configuration options for a typical switch-only device.
Chapter 8, “Requester Configuration” on page 8-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical requester. Requesters and distributors work in conjunction with Harris’
GMT product to enhance the automation process. See “GMT” on page 11.
Chapter 9, “Distributor Configuration” on page 9-1, describes the various configuration
options for a typical distributor. Requesters and distributors work in conjunction with Harris’
GMT product to enhance the automation process. See “GMT” on page 11.
Appendix A, “Supported Devices” on page A-1, contains a list of all currently supported
devices. This list is continually updated, so be sure to check Harris’ website at
www.harris.com for updates to the list of supported devices.
What is the Harris Automation System?
The Harris system automates television broadcast operations for the station, network, cable,
newsroom and/or offline environments. It also provides a link between traffic, master control
and engineering, establishing a method of organization and communication between often-
isolated television station departments.
Automation allows the control room to function at peak efficiency, minimizing operator errors
through such features as automating the process of transferring traffic’s lists so the operator
does not have to re-enter the same data from traffic’s logs. The master control operator also
can perform several tasks at the same time, since the automation system performs many tasks
that formerly were done manually.
The basic ADC Device Server system has a device server which is configured for at least one
transmission list. The file server is located on a separate, dedicated computer. The client (user)
computers connect to the Device Server and file server computers through a local area
network (LAN) that uses a client-server configuration.
System configurations can range from a simple server connected to a switcher and three or
four VTRs to a large system that manages video disk servers, several cart machines, many
VTRs and a wide variety of other devices.
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