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SmartTouch On Air
Once you have entered the number of the remote, the unit is automatically in
the on air mode. Touch tone keys are now reassigned, and have specific functions. Here is a
list of the functions:
| Touch Tone Key |
Function |
| 1 |
Plays Intro then Puts the Phone to Air |
| 2 |
Start Playing Spot List |
| 3 |
Stop Playing Spot List at the End of this Spot |
| 4 |
Play Close and Rejoin the Satellite Network |
| 5 |
Puts the Phone on the Air Cold (Start Talking) |
| 6 |
Puts the Satellite on the Air Cold |
| 7 |
Cut In. Cuts all Audio then Switches the Phone To Air |
| 8 |
Feed Program Cue To Air |
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| 9 |
Feed Network Cue to Line |
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| 0 |
Unassigned |
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| *** |
Hang Up |
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| # |
Clear. This Cuts all Audio, Switches Satellite to Air, then Returns the Caller to
the Sat On Air Screen. |
Therefore, if you hit key number 1, you will dump out of the network, and the unit will
begin playing the intro assigned to the remote. At the end of the intro, the phone line will be on the air.
During playback of audio, air cue is returned down the phone line.
Cue is automatically muted when the phone line is switched back on the air.
- If key 9 is depressed, network audio is fed to the line in place of air cue.
- If key 8 is depressed, air cue again replaces network audio on the line.
- If you depress key 2, spots begin to play in the rotation you have previously established.
The spots will play continuously, following the list from top to bottom,
then rotate back to the top.
- When you depress key 3, the spot currently playing stops at the end of the spot, and
the phone line is returned to the air.
NOTE: The rotational position of the next spot is saved in the SmartTouch software, so
that the spots will pick up from that position, even in subsequent uses of that remote number.
This means you can assign one remote number to an entire sports season, such as football, and
simply call up that remote number each week as you broadcast the game. The spots will pick
up from where you left off last week. This accommodates the practice of most stations of
selling the season as a package, with the same sponsors rotating each week. Of course
sponsors may be added or deleted at any time from that remote.
- When you depress key 4, the recording of the program close is played, and the unit will
return to the satellite, taking the remote off the air.
- In the event of unanticipated delays, such as rain delays in sporting events, it is
possible to return to the satellite by depressing key 6. This will result in an
instantaneous return with no close played. Control of the Smartcaster returns to the
normal programming sequence and will remain that way until you reinitiate the remote.
Should you re-enter the remote number and depress key 5, you will instantly be back on
the air. No intro file will be played.
This feature allows smooth transitions from satellite to remote and back to satellite.
In order to avoid rejoining the satellite network during a national spot or local break,
the announcer at the remote site can listen to the satellite audio by depressing key 9,
then triggering a spot or two from the rotation. Depressing key 8 restores air cue to
the line.
If the delay is extended, and it is necessary to hang up the phone line to save long
distance charges, the normal hang up procedure may be followed. When you wish to go back
on the air it will be necessary to follow all the hook up procedures outlined above.
However, use key 5 to go back on the air to avoid playing the intro file a second time.
Next, learn about Hanging Up correctly.
Feel free to call the support line if you have any questions or comments about this, or any other
problems with the Smartcaster. Our support line is 800-765-2930, our fax number is 800-498-0618, and our email
address is support@smartsbroadcast.com.
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Text and images Copyright 1992-2002 by Smarts Broadcast Systems.
"SMARTS" and "Smartcaster" Trademark 1988-2002 by Smarts Broadcast Systems.
All rights reserved.
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