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XPression Connect User Guide
Version 10.5

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  • Page 1 XPression Connect User Guide Version 10.5...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
  • Page 4 Warranty and Repair Policy Ross Video Limited (Ross) warrants its XPression systems to be free from defects under normal use and service for the following time periods from the date of shipment: • XPression Server — 12 months • XPression Software Upgrades — 12 months free of charge •...
  • Page 5 To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
  • Page 6 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 (+1) 613  652  4886 General Business Office: (+1) 613  652  4425 Fax:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contacting Technical Support 1-2 User Interface Overview The XPression Connect User Interface 2-2 Setup 3 Setting Up an XPression Project for Use with XPression Connect 3-2 Adding a Data Source 3-5 Setting Up a Data Source Rundown 3-8 Setting Up a Twitter Rundown 3-10...
  • Page 8 C – 2 XPression Connect User Guide (10.5)

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This user guide describes the XPression Connect, its configuration, and functions. If, at any time, you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of the XPression Connect, please contact us at the numbers listed in the section “Contacting Technical Support” on page 1–2. Our technical staff are always available for consultation, training, or service.

  • Page 10: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel.

  • Page 11: User Interface Overview

    User Interface Overview The XPression Connect interface is used for managing, previewing, and playing out social media feeds. The following topic is discussed in this section: • The XPression Connect User Interface XPression Connect User Guide (10.5) 2–1...

  • Page 12: The Xpression Connect User Interface

    The XPression Connect User Interface The following screen capture displays the main elements of the XPression Connect user interface. Descriptions of individual elements are contained in the legend below the diagram. 1) Menu Bar — use this menu bar to access the File and 5) Playback Controls —...

  • Page 13: Setup

    If upgrading XPression Studio from 32-bit to 64-bit, a prompt to remove any previous 32-bit Studio installs will open. If removing a 32-bit version of Studio, new installs of XPression Connect will not launch unless 64-bit Studio is reinstalled again.

  • Page 14: Setting Up An Xpression Project For Use With Xpression Connect

    XPression and XPression Connect must use the same version and build numbers.  XPression Connect uses the default framebuffer and layer of the scene or scene group. In XPression, open a project that contains the scene(s) for use with XPression Connect.
  • Page 15 • In the Change animation, ‘Text1’ from the In animation is now ‘Text1A’ and is in the same position as the next ‘Text1’ to follow ‘Text1A’. XPression Connect will copy data from In ‘Text1’ to Change ‘Text1A’, and copy new data to ‘Text1’. The same applies for Avatar1, Name1, etc.
  • Page 16 • XPression features and functions, refer to the XPression User Guide or Online Help. • setting up data sources in XPression Connect, refer to “Adding a Data Source” on page 3–5. • GPI controls, refer to “XPression Connect Menu Bar” on page 5–2.

  • Page 17: Adding A Data Source

    Adding a Data Source  XPression must be launched and a project loaded before launching XPression Connect, or XPression Connect will not be able to display scenes in Scene Settings or Preview. In XPression Connect, click the Data Sources tab.
  • Page 18 In the URL box, enter the URL for the Inception, MassRelevance, Arktan, Never.No, or Wayin data source.  XPression Connect will download attachments from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram when using Inception data sources. b. Use the Refresh Rate box to enter or select an amount of time between queries to the data source for the latest data.
  • Page 19 The dialog box for the selected data source closes and the data source is added to the Data Sources window. For More Information on... • setting up an XPression project for use with XPression Connect, refer to “Setting Up an XPression Project for Use with XPression Connect” on page 3–2.

  • Page 20: Setting Up A Data Source Rundown

    Use rundowns to play out social media provided by a data source.  XPression must be launched and a project loaded before launching XPression Connect, or XPression Connect will not be able to display scenes in Scene Settings or Preview.
  • Page 21 Use the Max items in rundown box to enter or select a maximum number of items to list in the rundown. This setting is not available if using Incpetion. f. In the Scene Settings section, use the Scene Name list to select a scene from the XPression project for displaying the item data.

  • Page 22: Setting Up A Twitter Rundown

    Use Twitter as a data source to play out tweets in a rundown.  XPression must be launched and a project loaded before launching XPression Connect, or XPression Connect will not be able to display scenes in Scene Settings or Preview.
  • Page 23 • Play in random order — display items from the rundown randomly. • Play item with fewest playcount — automatically display items with the least amount of play counts. • Play items sequentially — display items according to their order in the rundown. XPression Connect User Guide (10.5) 3–11...
  • Page 24 Use the Max items in rundown box to enter or select a maximum number of items to list in the rundown. This setting is not available if using Incpetion. f. In the Scene Settings section, use the Scene Name list to select a scene from the XPression project for displaying the item data.

  • Page 25: Setting Up A Playlist Rundown

     XPression must be launched and a project loaded before launching XPression Connect, or XPression Connect will not be able to display scenes in Scene Settings or Preview. In XPression, open or set up a project to be used with XPression Connect.
  • Page 26 The playlist opens in the rundown area.  Right-click an item in the playlist and select Edit Text from the shortcut menu to open the Edit Text dialog box to edit the Tweet text. 3–14 XPression Connect User Guide (10.5)
  • Page 27 In the Rundown Settings section, select the Auto-scroll rundown to Cued item check box to automatically scroll the Rundown window to the next item cued in the rundown. e. In the Scene Settings section, use the Scene Name list to select a scene from the XPression project for displaying the item data.
  • Page 28 3–16 XPression Connect User Guide (10.5)

  • Page 29: Playback Controls

    Playback Controls This section describes the Playback Controls and options of XPression Connect. The following topics are discussed in this section: • Playback Controls Window XPression Connect User Guide (10.5) 4–1...

  • Page 30: Playback Controls Window

    Automatically Refresh Data Source (data source rundowns only) — select this check box to automatically refresh the data and update the rundown with newly added items. This option does not apply to playlists. 4–2 XPression Connect User Guide (10.5)

  • Page 31: Menus And Keyboard Shortcuts

    Menus and Keyboard Shortcuts This section describes the various menus and keyboard controls of XPression Connect. The following topics are discussed in this section: • XPression Connect Menu Bar • Rundown Area • Keyboard Shortcuts XPression Connect User Guide (10.5)

  • Page 32: Xpression Connect Menu Bar

    XPression Connect Menu Bar The XPression Connect menu bar, located at the top of the XPression Connect interface, contains a File menu and Docking menu. File Menu Use the File menu to configure the GPI connection settings and exit XPression Connect.

  • Page 33: Rundown Area

    Docking Menu Use the Docking menu to reset the XPression Connect layout. Docking > Reset Layout — select this to reset XPression Connect to the default layout. Rundown Area The Rundown Area menu bar is located at the top of the Inception Source / MassRelevance Source/ Playlist window.

  • Page 34: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keyboard Shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts to quickly perform tasks for items in a rundown: • F4 — edit text • F5 — refresh (data source rundowns only) • Ctrl + F — Float 5–4 XPression Connect User Guide (10.5)
  • Page 35 Notes:...
  • Page 36 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information 1-844-652-0645 (North America) Telephone: Technical +800 1005 0100 (International) Support After Hours Emergency: +1 613 •...

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