> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.solidyne.ar/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Media Manager

> Media and database manager

## Media Management and Search

From this window you can perform the following operations:

* View and modify information in the **Database**.
* Perform **multiple searches** (by title, artist, genre, etc.).
* **Preview/CUE** the content.
* **Insert titles into CyberPlay** (drag & drop or insertion arrow).
* Modify audio **crossfade time**.
* Modify content **Intro time**.
* Set **start point**.
* Set **end point**.

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## Usage in On-Air Terminal

There are three main operation modes:

1. **Program monitoring**.
2. **Search and access** titles in the Database.
3. **Preview** files (CUE).

### Program Monitoring

* InfoMusic displays real-time information about the currently playing title.
* The operator can **modify parameters** and **save** to the Database (**Save** button) if their **user profile** allows it.

### Title Search and Access

* Press **Clear** to suspend monitoring and enter **Search mode** (button changes to **A/Z Search**).
* Set filters (Title, Artist, Genre, etc.) and press **Search**.

**Search Results**

* Displayed in resizable **auxiliary windows**.
* A second search opens a second window; third search replaces first window content; fourth replaces second, and so on.
* To work with **single window**, close window 1 before new search.
* To **retain** search in window 1 and use window 2 for new searches, close window 2 after each search.

**Insertion into CyberPlay**

* From results window you can **drag** titles to **CyberPlay**, or use **Insert Arrow** (inserts at **yellow cursor** in CyberPlay).

<Note>
  Menus (Genre, Artist, etc.) are **updated when opening** InfoMusic.\
  If new Genres/Artists are added in Production, they won't appear until InfoMusic is **closed and reopened** in On-Air.\
  For more information see **InfoMusic – Production**.
</Note>

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## Fades, Intro and Start/End Marks

InfoMusic On-Air displays and edits:

* **Crossfade** of current title.
* **Intro** (time from music start to vocal entry).
* **Start/End** (playback **start** and **end** marks).

### Crossfade

* Crossfade times are stored in the **Database**.
* From On-Air you can change them **only for current instance** or **permanently** (**Save** button).
* Window shows **graphically** the title and how it overlaps with previous/next.
* Adjust by dragging **blue handles** (**0 to 5 s** overlap).

**Application Criteria**

* If two titles have different times, **shortest** is used.
* **Entry slope**: always 0 (*Fade In* value is overlap time at start).
* **Exit slope**: automatically adjusted based on fade value for better artistic result.

**Change Persistence**

* **Save** writes to Database (if profile allows).
* Without saving, change applies only to **current inclusion** of title.

<Warning>
  Duration and crossfade modifications **only apply** from **second title** below currently playing.\
  If you edit the **playing title** or **immediate next**, changes are **ignored** (system pre-calculates fades for performance).
</Warning>

### Intro

Allows setting or modifying **introduction time**:

1. Press **Play** (in InfoMusic On-Air) to **preview**.
2. When intro ends, press **SET** → **INTRO** display shows value.
3. Pressing **SET** with CUE stopped resets value to **0**.
4. Fine adjustments with **arrows**:
   * **Left button**: **1 s** steps.
   * **Right button**: **0.1 s** steps.
   * Hold to accelerate change.
5. Press **Save** to persist (according to permissions).

<Note>
  **Intro** times are usually set at the **Production/Recording Terminal**.
</Note>

### Start Time

* Play in **CUE** (InfoMusic On-Air Play) and press **SET** at desired point.
* **SET** with CUE stopped → returns to **0**.
* Precision shortcuts: **CTRL + Left/Right Arrows**
  * Preview enters **0.5 s loop**.
  * Repeated presses move **START** mark in **0.5 s** steps.
* **Save** to persist (if profile allows).

### End Time

* Play in **CUE** and press **SET** where track should **end**.
* **SET** with CUE stopped → display to **0**.
* Shortcuts: **CTRL + Left/Right Arrows**
  * **0.5 s** loop for precision.
  * Adjusts **END** mark in **0.5 s** steps.
* **Save** to persist (if profile allows).

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## Keyboard Control (InfoMusic Functions)

* **F5 – Search**: executes search with loaded parameters.
* **F6 – Clear fields**: suspends monitoring, enters **Search** and clears all fields (except **Class**).
* **F7 – Genre**: opens **Genre** menu (navigate with arrows, confirm with Enter).
  * If monitoring, switches to **Search** keeping only **Genre**.
* **F8 – Style**: same criteria, for **Style**.
* **F9 – Author**: same criteria, for **Author**.
* **F10 – Artist**: same criteria, for **Artist**.
* **F11 – Top Hit**: same criteria, for **Top Hit**.
* **F12 – Open/Close InfoMusic**.
* **CTRL + Left/Right Arrows**: shifts **START/END** marks (depending on which is active) in **0.5 s** steps.

<Info>
  Example of F7 use during monitoring:\
  If a song categorized as "Classic-Pop" is playing and you press **F7**, InfoMusic clears all fields except **Genre = Classic-Pop**.\
  Then **F5** returns all titles of that genre.
</Info>