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FIREWRITER REMOTE

Reference Manual

2002 FOCUS Enhancements
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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    FIREWRITER REMOTE Reference Manual 2002 FOCUS Enhancements...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To Install FireWriter CG ... 6 Communications Setup... 6 FireWriter Remote to FireWriter CG connection ... 6 Connecting your PC to the LAN ... 6 Direct connection between the PC and FireWriter CG... 6 Reference... 7 Setup Mode... 7 Transfer Mode ... 8 Auto Rename of Graphic files ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    FireWriter Remote Application Software Overview FireWriter Remote is a Windows based software program that allows you to communicate via Ethernet with the FOCUS Enhancements FireWriter Character Generator (CG) from any Windows 95/98/NT/2000 computer. FireWriter Remote has features that have been designed specifically for the FireWriter CG. The...

  • Page 4: Transfer Mode

    You can transfer copy or move projects (scripts), logos, background pictures, and fonts either as a single file or as an entire folder directly between your PC and up to 10 FireWriter CGs. Transfer Mode allows you to rename, move, and remove files using conventional File Transfer Protocol (FTP) commands. In addition, you can also quickly and easily update the FireWriter CG software using the Transfer Mode.

  • Page 5: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode You can specify the Ethernet address and password for up to 10 FireWriter CGs plus give each CG a unique name for identification purposes.

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    Gateway information from your network administrator. There are two ways to connect your FireWriter CG to a PC. Over a LAN or direct between your PC and the FireWriter CG (See Chapter 23 – computer connections in the FireWriter manual).

  • Page 7: Reference

    Enter the IP address and password. The password is optional but is recommended if the FireWriter CG is going to be attached to your LAN. Note: If you do enter a password, it must match the password in the FireWriter CG I/O menu. Finally click on Save. Repeat this procedure for each FireWriter CG.

  • Page 8: Transfer Mode

    Transfer Mode Transfer mode enables you to transfer files and directories back and forth between a FireWriter CG and the PC. Click the drop-down selection window to select the appropriate FireWriter (e.g. MasterControl and click on Connect.

  • Page 9: Auto Rename Of Graphic Files

    To Copy a file or folder from the FireWriter to the computer (or vice – versa), select the file with the mouse and click Copy File or Copy Folder. You do not have to select a destination because it is automatically determined.

  • Page 10: Project Schedule Mode

    The Status field is used to turn the event on or off. Double click in the Status field, click on the pull-down menu and select either on or off. Turning the event on tells FireWriter to play the selected project at its pre-selected Day/Date and time.
  • Page 11 The Time Mode field is used to quickly identify the time mode (12 or 24 hour) of FireWriter. When you first load the project scheduler you should change this field to reflect the correct time mode of FireWriter (see FireWriter Instruction Manual Chapter 18 – Clock and Date Features). The Time Mode field also indicates the Month/Day or Day Month configuration of (see FireWriter Instruction Manual Chapter 18 –...
  • Page 12 Schedule folder on the PC and enable use of the project scheduler. If no schedule files (. CFG) exist in the schedule folder you will need to transfer them from the FireWriter to the schedule folder on the PC. The Edit Scheduler button is used to load a FIREWRITER scheduler into the project scheduler. Highlight a schedule in the Schedule folder on the PC and click on Edit Scheduler.
  • Page 13 Upload Scheduler – Once the schedule has been modified you can click on the Upload Scheduler button to transfer the schedule to FireWriter. You must be connected to the FireWriter before attempting the transfer. The projects will now be automatically triggered at their appropriate dates and times.

  • Page 14: Misc

    FireWriter CG picture. It’s also a good idea to verify the current version of the FireWriter software. To do this hit the CONTROL + SHIFT + V keys on the FireWriter keyboard. This will display the current software version number.

  • Page 15: About Menu

    About Menu Clicking on the About Menu brings up the FireWriter Remote application version number. Help Menu The Help Menu brings up a brief description of the FireWriter Remote program. Keyboard Operation Use the Tab and Shift Tab keys to navigate around the various menus and buttons within the application.

  • Page 16: Build Your Own Ethernet Crossover Cable

    Build your own Ethernet Crossover cable...

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