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Computer Details

The Computers Details tab is used to give the computer a name and description in Zetta^®. This is also where the computer is enabled to maintain a local copy of the database for emergency use.

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Name

The name field is used to name the computer such as Studio1 or Production1. If a name is not specified, this value will default to the computers Host Name.

Description

The description field is used to further identify the Computer. (optional)

Default Computer Role

The Default Computer Role has two options On-Air or Audition. This option controls the default mode of newly opened Hot Keys, Stacks or Z-Player modules. When the On-Air option is selected any newly opened Hot Keys, Stack or Z-Player module will default to On-Air mode. When the Audition option is selected any newly opened Hot Keys, Stack or Z-Player module will default to Audition mode. This setting defaults to Audition for newly created Computers.

Restore On-Air / Audition playback mode for Hot Keys / Stacks / Z-Player when loading a layout

The default action when loading the Hot Keys / Stacks / Z-Player is to set the On-Air / Audition mode button based on the Default Computer Role for the computer. However, when this option is enabled, the Default Computer Role is disregarded, and the On-Air / Audition mode of Hot Keys / Stacks / Z-Player modules is restored to the saved state of the button when the layout is loaded for this selected computer. Any newly open modules will show the On-Air / Audition mode button based on the Default Computer Role.

Hot Spare for Studio Switching

The Hot Spare for Studio Switching is used to select a configured Hot Spare. When a hot spare is selected for this field and the station in the On-Air module of the computer is selected as an Assigned Station in the Hot Spare Configuration the user, provided they have the rights, can open the Studio Switching console and switch to the selected hot spare.

Network Adapter

The Network Adapter option is used for those machines having multiple Ethernet cards. This allows the Zetta computers and processes to communicate over the correct Network Interface Connection. Use the drop-down to select the correct adapter. Zetta defaults to the Network Adapter with the IP address that most closely matches the other computers in the system. First, Zetta will check the database for all specifically assigned adapters, getting a list of ip addresses. This list will then be trimmed to the first 3 octets of the IP, listing them in the most used order. Then Zetta will try to match the first 3 octets found to the IP address of the adapters for the computer being added. If no adapters are selected and saved in the database Zetta will look at the name of the DBMS server and resolve that name to the IP address. Zetta will then use that IP address to look for the local adapter that matches the first 3 octets of that IP address.

Caution: Those systems which have an Axia device attached may find the First Adapter to be that adapter which communicates with the Axia device. If this is a laptop or other portable device that will switch from an Ethernet cable to Wireless, it is recommended that Host Name be used for this setting.

Default Editor

The Default Editor option is used to select the default Audio Editor that is used when the Edit Audio button is selected in the Library. The drop-down defaults to Zetta Multitrack Editor, but lists the Zetta Editor (Quick Record) and any editors configured in the External Editors tab of the Computer Configuration window.

Local Operating Path

The Local Operating Path is the path on the local computer for Zetta to store local resources such as logging, recordings and temporary conversion files.

Audio Store Playback Priority

The Audio Store Playback Priority is used to configure and select a priority profile. A priority profile is a collection of configured Content Stores, which are set in a desired order, to be used to select the play location of the asset by the stream group. The computer will look to the Local Audio Store first then if the asset is not found it will follow the priority profile selected here. The default order is the priority set in the Content Stores configuration. Clicking the Playback Priorities browse button will open the Priority Profiles window. This window can be used to create profiles for Content Store priority. The profiles created in this window are global profiles, therefore they are available for selection by any computer once configured.

	Refresh - The refresh button will refresh the Priority Profile window to its last saved state.
	Add Location – Clicking Add Location will create a Location configuration.
	Delete Location – The Delete Location button will delete the selected Location configuration.
	Save Profile - The Save Profile button will save any changes to the Priority Profile window.

Name

Use the Name field to give the Priority a name.

Zetta store priority

Use the Zetta store priority to select the configured content stores for the profile. This is a multi-selection field for selecting multiple stores. Select the stores in priority order.

Zetta Cloud store priority

If Zetta is integrated with Zetta Cloud, use the Zetta Cloud store priority to select the Zetta Cloud store for the profile. Zetta Cloud integration is configured using Site Replication.

Maintain Local Copy Of Database

Select the Maintain Local Copy of Database option to have Zetta copy a backup of the database to the local computer. This local database can be used for Local Mode in cases of an off air emergency or software update.

Capture GPIO Activity in Reports

The 'Capture GPIO Activity in Reports' option when checked will save the GPIO activity for this computer so it can be view in the Activity Report. If this option is not check the GPIO activity will not be saved. However a minimal amount of history is shown in the GPIO History window.

Details

The following fields are read only but the contents can be copied.

Host Name – The Host Name field displays the computer’s Host Name that is configured in Windows this field can be edited when adding and Offline Computer.

Computer ID (Read only) – The Computer ID field displays the ID assigned by Zetta for this computer.

Local Cache (Read Only) - The Local Cache field displays the configured Local Audio Store path location.

Version (Read Only) - The version field displays the version of the Zetta software installed on the computer.

Add Computer Details

To allow a Computer to process a Station Log, it must be configured and assigned to a station.  

1. Using the Configuration Menu, click Computers.
2. Most computers will be added using the computer wizard when first starting Zetta on the computer, but in some instances the Add Offline Computer option will be used.
3. Select the Computer from the list.
4. Change the Name of the computer if desired.
5. Add a computer Description (optional)
6. Optionally, select a Default Computer Role. Audition is the dafault role.
7. Optionally, select a configured hot spare from the Hot Spare for Studio Switching drop-down.
8. Optionally, select the Network Adapter from the drop-down menu. If this is a laptop or other portable device that will switch from Ethernet cable to Wireless, it is recommended that Host Name be used for this setting.
9. Optionally, change the Default Editor.
10. Browse to or enter the location for the Local Operating Path.
11. Click the Audio Store Playback Priorities browse button.
12. Click the Add Profile button in the toolbar.
    
13. Enter a Profile Name to describe the profile.
14. Click OK
15. Use the Zetta store priority to select the configured content stores for the profile. This is a multi-selection field for selecting multiple stores. Select the stores in priority order.
16. If Zetta is integrated with Zetta Cloud, use the Zetta Cloud store priority to select the Zetta Cloud store for the profile. Zetta Cloud integration is configured using Site Replication.
17. Click Save
18. Click the X in the upper right of the window to close the Profile window.
19. Click the Audio Store Playback Priority drop-down to select the profile to use.
20. Optionally, select Maintain Local Copy of Database.
21. Optionally, select Capture GPIO Activity in Reports.
22. Click Save button to save the Computer settings.

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