Uporabniški priročnik

Ta izčrpen uporabniški priročnik ti bo pomagal osvojiti vse funkcije M³, od osnovne nastavitve do naprednih tehnik predstavitve multimedijske vsebine.

Začetek

Prvi zagon

Ko boš prvič zagnal M³, te bo vodil čarovnik za nastavitev, ki bo nastavil bistvene nastavitve za vašo občino:

1. Izberi jezik vmesnika – to določa, v katerem jeziku se bodo prikazovali meniji in gumbi v M³.
2. Izberi vrsto profila – izberi »Običajno« za običajno občinsko uporabo ali »Drugo« za posebne dogodke.
3. Nastavi občinske podatke - vnesi podatke o vaši občini ali uporabi funkcijo samodejnega iskanja.
4. Nastavi urnik shodov – nastavi urnik shodov med tednom in ob koncu tedna.
5. Izbirne funkcije – nastavi povezovanje s programom OBS, glasbo v ozadju in druge napredne funkcije.

Namig

Vzemi si čas za nastavitev – vseeno pa lahko te nastavitve kadar koli spremeniš v meniju Nastavitve.

Pregled glavnega vmesnika

Glavni vmesnik M³ je sestavljen iz več ključnih področij:

• Navigacijski predal - dostop do različnih razdelkov in nastavitev
• Koledarski pogled - brskanje po multimedijski vsebini po datumu
• Seznam multimedijske vsebine - ogled in upravljanje multimedijske vsebine za izbrane datume
• Orodna vrstica - hiter dostop do običajnih funkcij
• Vrstica stanja - prikazuje potek prenosa in glasbo v ozadju ter stanje povezave s programom OBS Studio

Upravljanje multimedijske vsebine

Razumevanje pogleda koledarja

V pogledu koledarja so prikazani urnik shodov in razpoložljiva multimedijska vsebina:

• Dnevi shodov - označeni dnevi kažejo, kdaj so na razporedu shodi.
• Indikatorji multimedijske vsebine - ikone prikazujejo, katera vrsta multimedijske vsebine je na voljo.
• Navigacija po datumu - za premikanje med meseci uporabi smerne tipke.

Organiziranje multimedijske vsebine

M³ samodejno organizira multimedijsko vsebino glede na vrsto shoda in razdelek:

• Deli shodov - multimedijska vsebina je razvrščena po delih shoda (javni govor, Zakladi iz Božje Besede itd.).
• Deli po meri - ustvarite lahko dele po meri za dodatne multimedijsko vsebino, če na določen dan ni načrtovan noben shod.

Predvajanje multimedijske vsebine

Odpiranje multimedijskega predvajalnika

Za predvajanje multimedijske vsebine med shodom:

1. Izberi datum in multimedijsko vsebino, ki jo želiš predstaviti.
2. Klikni gumb za predvajanje ali uporabi bližnjico na tipkovnici.
3. Multimedijska vsebina se bo začela predvajati na multimedijskem zaslonu.
4. Za predvajanje, začasno zaustavitev ali premikanje po multimedijski vsebini uporabi upravljalne elemente.

Nadzor multimedijskega predvajalnika

Multimedijski predvajalnik omogoča celovito upravljanje:

• Predvajanje/premor - začetek ali začasna prekinitev predvajanja multimedijske datoteke
• Stop - zaustavitev predvajanja

• Zoom/Pan - Use mouse wheel to zoom, drag to pan (for images)

Advanced Presentation Features

Custom Timing

Set custom start and end times for media:

1. Click on the duration of a video on the top left of its thumbnail
2. Set start and end times
3. Save your changes

Zoom and Pan

For images and videos:

• Zoom In/Out - Use mouse wheel or zoom controls on the thumbnail
• Pan - Click and drag the thumbnail to move the image around
• Reset Zoom - Click to return to original zoom

Keyboard Shortcuts

Configure custom keyboard shortcuts for quick access. Note that no keyboard shortcuts are set by default.

Built-in Media Controls (when main window is focused and showing the media list):

• Tab/Shift+Tab - Navigate between media items
• Up/Down Arrow - Navigate between media items
• Space - Play/Pause media
• Escape - Stop media

Customizable Shortcuts (when enabled in settings):

• Multimedijsko okno - Odpri/zapri multimedijsko okno
• Previous/Next Media - Navigate between media items
• Pause/Resume - Control media playback
• Stop Media - Stop media playback
• Music Toggle - Control background music

Note (*): Global shortcut - available even when the app is not focused

Background Music

Setting Up Background Music

Background music automatically plays before meetings and stops at the appropriate time:

1. Enable Music - Turn on background music in settings
2. Auto-Start - Music will start automatically when M³ launches, if appropriate
3. Meeting Stop - Music stops automatically before meeting start time
4. Manual Control - Use the music button in the status bar to start/stop manually
5. Restart - Resume music after meetings with one click

Zoom Integration

M³ can integrate with Zoom for automatic screen sharing:

1. Enable Integration - Turn on Zoom integration in settings
2. Configure Shortcut - Set up the screen sharing keyboard shortcut that is configured in Zoom. Make sure that the "global" checkbox is checked in Zoom.
3. Automatic Control - M³ will automatically toggle screen sharing in Zoom as needed
4. Manual Override - You can still manually control screen sharing using Zoom if needed

OBS Studio Integration

Setting Up OBS Integration

To use M³ with OBS Studio for hybrid meetings:

1. Install OBS Studio - Download and install OBS Studio
2. Enable WebSocket - Install the WebSocket plugin in OBS
3. Configure M³ - Enter OBS port and password in M³ settings
4. Set Up Scenes - Create scenes for camera, media, and other content
5. Test - Verify playback works properly

OBS Scene Management

M³ automatically switches OBS scenes during presentations:

• Camera Scene - Shows the lectern/camera view
• Media Scene - Displays media content
• Image Scene - Shows images (can be postponed if enabled)
• Automatic Switching - Scenes change based on media type and settings

Advanced OBS Features

Postpone Images

Enable this option to delay sharing images to OBS until manually triggered:

1. Enable "Postpone Images" in OBS settings
2. Images will only be shared when you click the button to show them using OBS Studio. This is useful for showing images to in-person audience first.

Scene Switching Behavior

Configure how M³ handles scene changes:

• Switch After Media - Automatically return to previous scene
• Remember Previous Scene - Restore the scene that was active before media

Audio Configuration for Hybrid Meetings

When using M³ with OBS Studio for hybrid meetings (in-person + Zoom), you need to configure audio settings to ensure meeting participants can hear the media:

Zoom Audio Settings

Before every meeting, you must enable Original Audio in Zoom:

1. Open Zoom and go to Settings
2. Navigate to Audio → Advanced
3. Enable "Show in-meeting option to 'Enable Original Sound'"
4. Check "Disable echo cancellation" (first checkbox)
5. Check "Disable noise suppression" (second checkbox)
6. Uncheck "Disable high-fidelity music mode" (third checkbox)
7. Before starting each meeting, click the "Original Audio" button in the meeting controls

Alternative: Share Computer Sound If Original Audio doesn't work well in your setup:

1. Before playing media, go to Advanced tab in Zoom screen sharing options
2. Check "Share computer sound"
3. Note: This option must be enabled every time you start a new Zoom session

Best Alternative: Consider using M³'s Zoom integration instead of OBS Studio, as it uses Zoom's native screen sharing which handles audio more seamlessly and doesn't require complex audio configuration.

Why Audio Configuration is Necessary

M³ plays media with sound on your computer, but this audio is not automatically transmitted through the video stream to OBS Studio. This is the same behavior you would experience with any other media player.

The audio issue is not related to M³ - it's a limitation of how OBS Studio video streaming works with Zoom. The video stream acts like a virtual camera without sound, just like a webcam, so you must explicitly configure Zoom to capture the computer's audio. This implies that your computer has two sound cards, and if this isn't the case, you probably won't be able to use the OBS Studio integration successfully.

Alternative Solution: Consider using the Zoom integration instead, as it uses Zoom's native screen and audio sharing, which handles audio more seamlessly.

Troubleshooting Audio Issues

Common Problems:

• No audio in Zoom: Check if Original Audio is enabled and properly configured
• Poor audio quality: Verify the three Original Audio checkboxes are set correctly
• Audio not working after Zoom restart: Original Audio settings must be re-enabled for each new Zoom session

Best Practices:

• Test audio configuration and sharing before meetings
• Create a checklist for audio setup
• Consider using "Share Computer Sound" as a backup option
• Consider using Zoom integration instead of OBS Studio for simpler audio handling
• Ensure all AV operators are familiar with these settings

Media Import and Management

Importing Custom Media

Add your own media files to M³:

1. File Import - Use the import button to add videos, images, or audio files
2. Drag and Drop - Drag files directly into M³
3. Folder Monitoring - Set up a watched folder for automatic imports
4. JWPUB Files and Playlists - Import publications and playlists

Managing Imported Media

• Organize by Date - Assign imported media to specific dates
• Custom Sections - Create custom sections for organization
• Edit Properties - Modify titles, descriptions, and timing
• Remove Media - Delete unwanted media items

Audio Bible Import

Import audio recordings of Bible verses:

1. Click the "Audio Bible" button
2. Select the Bible book and chapter
3. Choose specific verses or verse ranges
4. Download the audio files
5. Use them

Folder Monitoring and Export

Setting Up Folder Monitoring

Monitor a folder for new media files:

1. Enable Folder Watcher - Turn on folder monitoring in settings
2. Select Folder - Choose the folder to monitor
3. Automatic Import - New files are automatically added to M³
4. Organization - Files are organized by date based on folder structure

Media Export

Automatically export media to organized folders:

1. Enable Auto-Export - Turn on media export in settings
2. Select Export Folder - Choose where to save exported files
3. Automatic Organization - Files are organized by date and section
4. Format Options - Convert files to MP4 for better compatibility

Website Presentation

Presenting the Official Website

Share the official website on external displays:

1. Open Website Mode - Click the website presentation button
2. External Display - The website opens in a new window
3. Navigation - Use the browser controls to navigate

Website Controls

• Navigation - Standard browser navigation controls
• Refresh - Reload the current page
• Close - Exit website presentation mode

Advanced Features

Multiple Congregations

Manage multiple congregations or groups:

1. Create Profiles - Set up separate profiles for different congregations
2. Switch Profiles - Use the congregation selector to switch between profiles
3. Separate Settings - Each profile has its own settings and media
4. Shared Resources - Media files are shared between profiles whenever possible

Keyboard Shortcuts

Configure custom keyboard shortcuts for efficient operation:

1. Enable Shortcuts - Turn on keyboard shortcuts in settings
2. Configure Shortcuts - Set up shortcuts for common actions
3. Practice - Learn your shortcuts for faster operation
4. Customize - Adjust shortcuts to match your preferences

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Media Not Downloading

• Check your meeting schedule settings
• Verify internet connection
• Check if media is available in your selected language

OBS Integration Not Working

• Verify OBS WebSocket plugin is installed
• Check port and password settings
• Ensure OBS is running

Audio Issues in Zoom/OBS

• No audio in Zoom: Enable Original Audio in Zoom settings and before each meeting
• Poor audio quality: Check the three Original Audio checkboxes (first two enabled, third disabled)
• Audio not working after restart: Original Audio must be re-enabled for each new Zoom session
• Alternative solution: Use "Share Computer Sound" option in Zoom screen sharing

Performance Issues

• Enable extra cache
• Reduce maximum resolution
• Clear old cached files
• Check available disk space

Language Issues

• Check media language setting
• Ensure language is available on JW.org
• Try a fallback language
• Verify interface language setting

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

1. Check Documentation - Review this guide and other available documentation
2. Search Issues - Look for similar issues on GitHub
3. Report Problems - Create a new issue with detailed information

Best Practices

Before Meetings

1. Check Downloads - Ensure all media is downloaded
2. Test Equipment - Verify displays and audio work
3. Prepare Media - Review and organize media for the meeting; make sure no media files are missing
4. Configure Audio - For hybrid meetings, enable Original Audio in Zoom or set up "Share Computer Sound"

During Meetings

1. Stay Focused - Use the clean and distraction-free interface
2. Use Shortcuts - Master keyboard shortcuts for smooth operation
3. Monitor Audio - Keep an eye on volume levels, if that's part of your responsibilities
4. Be Prepared - Have the next media item ready
5. Verify Audio - For hybrid meetings, ensure Zoom participants can hear the media

After Meetings

1. Start Background Music - Start the playback of background music
2. Plan Ahead - Prepare for the next meeting by making sure everything is in place
3. Clean Up - Close media player when you're ready to leave

Regular Maintenance

1. Update M³ - Keep the application updated
2. Clear Cache - Periodically clear old cached files
3. Check Settings - Review and update settings as needed