Overriding The Schedule - Black Box iCOMPEL 2U Series User Manual

iCOMPEL Digital Signage User Guide (V9.2.3)
To create a new schedule entry, click the Add Schedule Entry tab, complete the following details, and click the
button:
From Select the time range during which you want the iCOMPEL to apply the schedule entry.
00:00:00 means midnight. Set both From and Until to midnight for the iCOMPEL to run the schedule entry all
day. For a period that runs through midnight, add separate schedule entries: one ending at midnight, one
commencing from midnight.
On Check the boxes for the days you want the iCOMPEL to play the schedule entry.
Repeat Choose the option that matches your requirement:
Perform actions for the entire period – The iCOMPEL performs the actions all of the time.
During the period, only perform actions – The iCOMPEL performs the actions only when and for as long
as you specify. Specify the regularity with the Every options and the duration with the for options. The Every
setting must be at least 30 seconds longer the for setting. The minimum for setting is 30 seconds.
Ad hoc This is only enabled when you have added schedule ad hoc items to the iCOMPEL (see
Pages
Check the User can override From, On and Repeat settings using Ad hoc Schedule Item box to allow ad hoc
users to alter those time settings.
Actions Check the boxes and select the required action you want the iCOMPEL to perform:
Audio – Unmute or mute the display's sound.
Screen – Turn the screen on or off.
Layout – Display the selected layout.
Advance To – Play the next item in the zones containing the selected rendezvous point.
Modify a schedule entry by clicking the

2.1.3 Overriding the Schedule

You may need to override the current schedule at certain times (for example, to show a special event from a TV broadcast
feed). You can create a Schedule Override which temporarily replaces the current schedule. The iCOMPEL stops playing
the current schedule and displays a different layout. You restore the normal schedule by clicking the
button.
Note: Although channel subscriptions take place, they are not activated until you click the
button to return to the normal schedule.
To create a schedule override, follow these steps.
1. On the menu bar, select Schedules then Manage Schedules.
2. Click the Add Override tab.
3. Enter a name for the override. Use a descriptive name (for example, 'Emergency Instructions').
4. Select what you want the iCOMPEL to do with audio and the screen.
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