Controlling The Switcher With A Computer-Se Remote Software; Software Based Macro Functions; Rec & Play Functions; Time Function - Datavideo SE-2800 Instruction Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO SWITCHER
Controlling the switcher with a computer-SE
Remote software
It is possible to control the SE-2800 with
a Windows 7 computer using an Ethernet
connection. The SE Remote software supplied
with the switcher needs to be installed on the
computer first. The SE-2800 then needs to be
placed into PC Control mode. To do this press
the PC Control button on the SE-2800 Control

Software based Macro functions

It is possible to record a Macro type playlist to the
computer when using the SE Remote software. This
Macro function allows these pre-recorded keyboard
actions or selections to be played back within a project
where timing is important or where the same steps are
repeated throughout the production. The Macro function
buttons are REC, and PLAY. These buttons are located
just above the T-Bar in the SE Remote display above.
REC & PLAY functions
Left mouse click the grey REC button and it will light up
red. All of your actions when using the Remote Console
will now be recorded to file. The only action that will not
be recorded is the T-Bar, use the CUT or AUTO TAKE
buttons instead. The function buttons just above the
T-Bar as listed on this page are also ignored.
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Panel. Once launched the Remote software
displays an image of the SE-2800's keyboard as
shown below. Any active functions or selections
will be shown with a red button or key. These
buttons or keys can be clicked with a mouse
or alternatively you could use a touch screen
monitor. See previous page for set up information.

TIME function

This button is located just above the T-Bar in the SE
Remote display above. Mouse clicking on the TIME
button will synchronize the time on the SE-2800
switcher to the current time on the computer.
Click the red REC button again and a save window will
appear. You can now save the recorded actions as a
macro text file to a chosen location on the computer.
Click the grey PLAY button and a load file window will
appear. You can now browse to and load a macro text
file. When you load a file the recorded actions will begin
to play back until the end of the file.