The 3040P-L is ideal as an on-air automation system backup as it doesn’t need a separate video output; simply connect the 3040P-L to the video server. The 3040P-L supports 2000 elements, which means there can be up to 50 playlists of 40 clips each or one list with 2000 elements. The 3040PL-LT List Transfer supports 5 lists x 400 elements.

The 3040P Playlist Transfer Tool is an option for the 3040P-L-LT Playlist Playout Controller that provides the ability to transfer a playlist from a computer into the 3040P over a serial connection. The playlist may be transferred from a computer into List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, or List 5 on the 3040P.

Playlist transfer from a computer to the 3040P requires special software on the 3040P and a special software application for the computer called “3040P Playlist Transfer Tool”. To verify that the 3040P supports playlist transfers, press the MENU key to view the product model number in the upper right-hand corner of the display. It should show “3040P-L-LT” as the model number.

The Windows based “3040P Playlist Transfer Tool” is available from DNF Controls. Follow the installation instructions provided with this software.

All playlist transfers are initiated from the computer using the “3040P Playlist Transfer Tool” connected to the 3040P over a serial connection. The 3040P will accept a playlist from the computer only when all channels are stopped. If any channel is playing out a list, the 3040P will NOT allow a playlist transfer.