Run Mode - There are 3 modes - Build, Theatre, and Num Pad. The Build mode shows all the cue line numbers and the Cue List box.  When Theatre is selected it removes the cue line numbers and Cue List box from the screen. It also disables right-clicking the cue list to edit. NumPad mode sets the Num Lock on the keyboard and expects a line number to be entered from the Number Pad. The number pad Enter key will play the line and the - (minus) key will fade it. This makes Cue Player great for sporting events where different 'Jock Jams' are used as sound files.

Auto Open Cue File - When selected, automatically opens the previous cue file at program start. Otherwise, the cue list is blank at start.

Timer Counts Down - When selected, the timer display of a playing cue counts down from the length of the sound file toward 0. Otherwise, the time display counts up from 0.

Enable Keep Alive - When selected, activates the disk drive every minute so that it stays spinning. Still, it is recommended that power control be turned off. That is, set the computer to be constantly on. It would also be a good idea to turn off any virus checking program.You do not want a virus scan starting half way through Act 1.

Change Clock Color - Allows selection of the color of the real time clock display. It also affects the running time display of a playing cue.

Set "Play" Key - Allows selection of keyboard activation of a cue by either the Enter key or the Space bar.

Set Master Volume -  Master volume setting at startup can be either what it was when the program was last closed or what it was when the last cue was edited.

Set Volume Curve - Fades in and out will follow either a linear or logarithmic curve. When using the linear curve, the volume range is from 0% (silent) to 100% (full). When using the logarithmic curve, the volume range is from -100 dB (effectively silent) to 0 dB (full). For example, a volume level of 50 is 50% linear or -50 dB logarithmic. Extended Fade is a linear fade, but for fades greater than 2 seconds, the fade is done a second shorter down to 10% of the original volume and then the final fade takes 1.5 seconds. This gives a more gentle fade out.

Set Background  - The Main screen background color can be either Light, Dark, or Black. Light allows maximum use of cue line background and text colors. Black is traditional to avoid distracting light during a show.

Set Skin - Allows selection of a skin or graphic appearance of Cue Player. Snow Leopard mimics Apple software.

Set Cue Text Font - Allows selection of the cue list text font and font size.

Set Cue Add Defaults -

  Sets the fade duration for the "Fade All" button. In computers with more than one sound card, allows selection of which device will be the default for added cues. The output device is still selectable by individual cue. Also has settings for the default cue type, initial volume, and display colors. These are also still selectable by individual cue. Checking the Add Control cue will add an additional control/action cue for each added cue. Auto Color cues will change the cue font color to gold for delay and lime for auto-play cues as they are added or edited.

Set Main Video Port - sets the communications method to the initial video player. The player can be running on the same computer as Cue Player and use Windows messaging or internal networking, or to another computer connected via a network. The port number can be selected for a network connection. You will need to set the port on the video player to the same port number. Running on the same computer requires an additional video output and setting up a multiple monitor display in Windows. Network communications is preferred as it allows sizing and positioning the video window to something other than full screen.

Set Slave Video Port - sets the communications method to a second video player. The player can be running on the same computer as Cue Player or another connected via a null modem cable or a network. For a Network connection the port number is one more than that of the Main Video Port. Running on the same computer requires another video output and setting up a 3 monitor display in Windows. A Pci-e video card with two outputs, along with a motherboard video has been used in this manner.  

Set MIDI Input Port - Sets the MIDI port for remote control of Cue Player. Available ports are automatically discovered at program start and then listed. The MIDI Channel number is defaulted to 0, but can be changed by editing the cueplayer.ini file entry for MidiChannel. A sub-menu will appear for selection of possible MIDI devices.

Set MIDI Output Port - Sets the MIDI port for Cue Player to send output control signals.  A sub-menu will appear for selection of possible MIDI devices.

Set Power Connection - Sets the connectivity for power control devices (see the web page for links) or a Tascam DVD player. Depending on the device either USB or Com ports 1-8 may be selected.

Quick Cue Check - The current cue list will be checked one by one to see if the sound files exist where they need to be.

Slow Cue Check - The current cue list will be checked one by one and 3 seconds of each will be played.

Reset Video position - Restores the video player to the same screen as the main Cue Player. Allows control of the player to be regained should it go offscreen to a inactive monitor.