Question:
What hardware is required to run the Text Messaging Live software BASIC package? |
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Because of the mobile nature of where the Text Messaging Live (TML) software will be used -- we recommend using a laptop. TML runs on the WIndows Operating System so it will have to be a PC compatible laptop.
The TML BASIC package includes the required GPRS External Wireless Modem and USB cable. The laptop must have a USB port so you can connect the modem. The modem requires an activated GSM SIM card to operate properly. This is not included. We recommend setting up a monthly account for an unlimited text messaging plan with T-Mobile (card only - not phone needed). Please call for more details. As a T-Mobile dealer we can set up and account for you in your local area.
The laptop must have a way to output video. Laptops normally come with a VGA output. This allows you to connect a second monitor and expand the size of your operating system desktop. Figure 1 shows how a scan converter like the CS-450, connected to a VGA output, allows you to add a second monitor as a VMU preview monitor, add input sources so you can gen-lock overlay VMU text over live video, connect to S-Video and Composite video outputs that send a signal to your target screen or monitor(s).
Some laptops come configured with an S-Video output. It is also possible to use a laptop S-Video output to send a signal to your target projector or monitor(s). See Figure 2. Configure the laptop system output settings to send the second monitor video out through the S-Video port. Split the S-Video signal 4 ways using a video distribution amplifier. Send a signal to your target projector or monitor(s). Send another signal to a preview monitor.
TML allows you to configure panels in VMU that play video. Video panels can play video files from the computer hard drive or live video from a source like a live camera, video mixer, DVD player, etc. We recommend using an adapter like the KWorld DVD Maker USB 2.0 to bridge live video into the laptop. This adapter allows s-video and composite video input through the laptops USB port. The plugin provided by the KWorld DVD Maker USB 2.0 package is compatible with the configuration of the video panel in VMU.
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