Select this to save the current layout of all control windows. This also records which playlist file belongs to each open playlist, along with the screen destination and position/size of each window. (Playlist and Confidence Monitor.)

 

Clicking this will recall the last saved layout by automatically open the saved number of playlists controls as well as load their respective files and position each window back to the state at which it was saved.

Nothing will happen if a layout has never been previously saved.

 

This performs the same function as the form’s minimize button. When selected the main background window will effectively roll up only leaving the top menu bar and the bottom status bar. Allowing easier access to other open programs that may have been covered over by AV-Playback.

 

Displays an empty video playlist control. Once open you can then either open or create a new video playlist file.

 

Displays an empty audio only playlist control. Once open you can then either open or create a new music playlist file.

 

Opens the Conversion Utility control.

 

Opens the debug log window. This only necessary while working with our technical support staff

 

Shuts down the entire program.

 

 

When enable AVP will periodically alert Windows to the fact that it is running and should not let the computer hibernate. This feature is recommended when configured as a remote node because of the lack of any mouse or keyboard activity while operating.

 

When enabled each individual control will produce a helpful popup describing its purpose. Due to it sometimes interfering with mouse clicks, it is recommended that this feature be disabled once you feel comfortable with all aspects the program.

 

Displays the properties dialog for the installed LAV video decoder.

 

Displays the properties dialog for the installed LAV video decoder.

 

Displays the properties dialog for the installed LAV splitter.

 

 

Establishing a default file store path is mandatory, hence why the very first time AV-Playback is started from a new install, a folder browser appears. A default folder should be selected before trying to open or create a playlist. Once one has been established you are still free to deposit and retrieve files from any other location.  However anytime a file browser is opened it will always use the default folder as its starting point. The default folder is especially necessary when setting up a backup or remote node infrastructure. Each will employ automated functions such a media file transfer as well as depositing playlists where the app can find them.

 

Use this to open a file browser and establish the image file used as default when adding a music file to a video playlist.

 

Clicking will reveal a sub menu containing a list of installed audio playback devices on the local computer. Windows does allow a user to set the system default audio device, AVP will use the system default if it isn’t overridden with this property.

 

Clicking will reveal two network protocol options (UDP and TCP). When one is selected AVP will open a network socket that enables control from an external device.  Click here to learn more.

 

Open the connection manager window.

 

Clicking this reveals a sub menu listing the four operational roles the local workstation takes on.

Click here to learn more.

 

Clicking will display a simple input dialog box. There you can type in the amount of delay time (milliseconds) used to stager the start clip command between a Master workstation and an attached 'Backup Slave'. 

 

Clicking will bring up the ‘Display Output Selection Tool’ allowing you to choose which available screen and audio output is used when playback is activated by the 'Master Node'. If no selection is made AVP will automatically choose the first available destination and the workstation’s default audio device.

 

Use the track bar below to adjust the audio output gain of the ‘Remote Node’.