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Chapter 4, Using the Command Center
About Scheduler mode
Using the Monarch LCS in Scheduler mode allows you to automatically start and
stop a streaming or recording session.
You can turn the Scheduler on and off using the toggle
button at the top of the page.
When the Monarch LCS Scheduler mode is enabled, you
will see the Scheduler icon displayed in the Command
Center side menu.
The Monarch LCS uses iCalendar ( .ics ) files to schedule events (streaming or
recording sessions). iCalendar is a global format for (plain text) calendar files
used by calendar and email programs like Google Calendar and Microsoft
Outlook (recommended). These files enable the sharing and publishing of
information from one calendar to another. The main information stored in
.ics
files is the title, start time, end time, and a brief summary of the calendar event(s).
Events
Events are upcoming streaming or recording sessions within the Scheduler
calendar. An event represents the start and stop time of a session. Events must be
created using a specific set of parameters. Using either Microsoft Outlook or
Google Calendar, make sure that:
• The event summary/name begins with “ LCS- ”.
• The location is the name of the Monarch LCS unit to be used for that
particular event.
• A valid start time and end time is entered for each event.
¦ Note Please note the following:
• The minimum scheduled recording length is one (1) minute (there is no
maximum length). You cannot set all-day events.
• Make sure to enter all the details correctly. If you need to make any changes
to an event (e.g. Start time change, remove an event, etc.), you will have to
do so in the original calendar, then load a new
.ics file to replace the first one
containing that event.
• You can schedule calendar events occurring within the coming twelve (12)
months. Depending on the number of events you have in your calendar, you
may experience a delay when switching from one month to the next.
• The Scheduler will not use a time zone that might have been set as part of an
individual event.
• If the Monarch device is powered up during a scheduled event, the
streaming/recording session associated to the event will start. This also
applies to a device reboot.
Off/On button
Scheduler icon