Let's get started by getting aquainted with CompuHosts Main Hosts screen.
This is where you access the many features that is sure to set your show apart from the rest!
(Figure - Main Screen)
(1) Start New Session - Click the "New Session" button to delete all Performers and Queued Songs.
(2) Rotation Indicator - Automatically increments rotation count. Can also be adjusted manually
(3) Rotation Break Point - Click "What Is This?" for explanation of this feature
(4) Avg. Performance Time - Sets the Average Performance Time for tracking "Next Performance Time" in Performers Rotation
(5) Promo-Trailer - Allows for Promotional Trailer to be added to the end of the Scrolling Performers Rotation Lineup on the Auxiliary SCreen
(6) Lyrics Video Source - Toggles Lyrics Video Source (See "Activating External Lyrics Video Source" Section)
(7) Performer Rotation - Displays All Performers Currently in Rotation
(8) Selected Performers Song Queue - Displays All Song Requests made by the Selected Performer
(9) Song Queue Function Buttons - Allows for Song Additions, Edits, and Deletions from Selected Performers Song Queue
(10) Current Performance Display - Displays Information on Current Performance
(11) Performer's Rotation Function Buttons - Allows for Performer Additions, Edits, Rotations, and Deletions from Performer Rotation Lineup
(12) Tools Tabs - Access Selected Tools
(13) Visual Performance Progress Display - Displays Song Title, Key, and Time Information of Performance Currently Underway
(14) Hosts Lyrics Display Window
(15) Main Volume Control - Adjusts Volume of Main Karaoke Output
(16) AutoRotate Method - Select Desired Action at End of Performances
(17) Main Audio Control Buttons
(18) Performance Start/Stop Button
(19) Key Adjustment Controls - Adjust Audio Key by 1/2 Increments
(20) Tempo Adjustment Controls (DX Mode REQUIRED)
(21) Activate AutoFade - Automatically Fades Away Karaoke Audio when the STOP Button is clicked instead of abruptly ending.
(22) Activate this option to prevent the Song Request Dialog from automatically appearing after adding each Performer. Utilize the "Add Songs" button (9) to Add Song Selections after adding Performer(s).
(23) Activating this option will cause all Performers that DO NOT have additional Song Requests in their Song Queue to automatically be deleted from the Rotation after their Performance has ended.
(24) Activate/Inactivate a Performer by selecting the Performer from the Rotation and clicking this button to toggle their status, Inactive Performers remain in the Rotation list, however do NOT appear on the Visual Rotation Scroller.
List Position Controls
Also found on the Main Screen, immediately to the LEFT of the Performer's Rotation List and the Song Queue List are the List Position Controls. These controls allow for quick and easy repositioning of list items.
The List Position Controls may be used to move a Performer Up/Down in the Rotation or Move Song Selections Up/Down in a Performer's Song Queue.
(List Position Controls)