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Softron

MovieRecorder

Vendorv2.5.0Updated 3 months agoRecordersVideo
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Softron MovieRecorder

Allows you to control MovieRecorder from Softron Media Services.

Configuration

  • In the MovieRecorder app > Preferences > General, enable "Remote Control" checkbox
  • By default, MovieRecorder uses port 8080. You can change this if needed, just remember to edit the port in the module settings to match
  • If you enable a password in MovieRecorder, you must provide a password in the module settings

Available actions

  • Record
  • Pause (Only available for destinations listed as "Classic" in MovieRecorder)
  • Resume
  • Stop
  • Set Recording Name
  • Set Recording Destinations
  • Extend Current Recording (Scheduled recordings only)
  • Start Upcoming Recording

Available feedback

  • Recording Active
  • Recording Paused
  • Source Destination Enabled
  • Source Recording Name
  • Source Locked

Available variables

  • rec_name (Current recording name of each source)
  • rec_status (Current recording status of each source, including: recording, paused, stopped)
  • rec_time_elapsed (Elapsed recording time of each source)
  • rec_time_remaining (If there is a set end time, the remaining recording time of each source)
  • rec_destinations (Currently enabled recording destinations of each source)
  • video_format (Video resolution and frame rate of each source)
  • scheduled_rec (Current scheduled recording for each source, or the next scheduled recording if no current recording)

Details

Manufacturer
Softron
Product
MovieRecorder
Latest Version
v2.5.0
Author
Bryce Seifert
Contributors
bryce-seifert(49)
mrdouglasfish(7)
Julusian(2)

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