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'''[https://Chime.Center Chime.Center]''' is the best way to manage your ringing system.  
'''[https://Chime.Center Chime.Center]''' is the best way to manage your ringing system.  


Systems require at least revision 1.4.8 (See the Settings - About page) to connect with Chime Center and the Remote Control. If your system is connected to the internet, call us so we can enable updates for you. The [[Network_setup_AX|Network Setup page]] will help you get your system connected.
Systems require at least revision 1.4.20 (See the Settings - About page) to connect with Chime Center and the Remote Control. If your system is connected to the internet, call us so we can enable updates for you. The [[Network_setup_AX|Network Setup page]] will help you get your system connected.


;Help with Chime Center
;Help with Chime Center
:Look for a blue help button with the letter ''i'' on it on each Chime.Center page that you can click for page usage information.  
:Look for a blue help button with the letter ''i'' on it on each Chime.Center page that you can click for page usage information.  


:As '''[https://ezbells.com/ccpl training videos]''' are completed, links to them will appear on each page's help button.
:'''[https://ezbells.com/ccpl Training videos]''' links also appear on each page's help button. A QR code for the video will allow you to watch the explanation while you remain on Chime Center.




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=== Schedule ===
=== Schedule ===
You should review your schedule before making additions as described below and in this video: '''[http://ezbells.com/csr0 Review Your Ringing Schedule]'''.
You should review your schedule before making additions as described below and in this video: '''[http://ezbells.com/csr0 Review Your Ringing Schedule]'''.
 
==== Create and revise schedule ====
[[File:WeeklyScheduleCCAX.png|frameless|right|200px]]
[[File:WeeklyScheduleCCAX.png|frameless|right|200px]]
Weekly scheduled events play every week until changed.  
Weekly scheduled events play every week until changed.  
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:Click the '''Save to Schedule''' button at the bottom.
:Click the '''Save to Schedule''' button at the bottom.


;Review the schedule
==== Review the schedule ====
:Review scheduled events that are scheduled Weekly (other than time strike and Angelus ringing), Monthly, Annual and One Time.
:Review scheduled events that are scheduled Weekly (other than time strike and Angelus ringing), Monthly, Annual and One Time.


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* Time strikes events
* Time strikes events
* Angelus events
* Angelus events
[[File:ReviewPlayedCCAX.png|frameless|right|200px|Review of a user customized SmartAlmanac schedule]]
==== Preview and Played logs ====
 
;Review Upcoming Selections
;Review Upcoming Selections
:The next few days can be previewed including what SmartAlmanac music choices the system has made. Any changes made to the library or schedule will cause these selections to be changed (picked again in a different order).
:The next few days can be previewed including what SmartAlmanac music choices the system has made. Any changes made to the library or schedule will cause these selections to be changed (picked again in a different order).
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;Remedy disagreements
;Remedy disagreements
:Click on the '''Why will/did this play?''' button under the selection in question. Then click on the reason you do not think it should play. You will be taken to the appropriate screen to take corrective action.
:Click on the '''Why will/did this play?''' button under the selection in question. A quick edit menu will appear. If a musical selection was chosen by the SmartAlmanac, the edit menu will display the album the title is in, the season the album is in as well as the season (active at the time) the album is assigned to. To change the SmartAlmanac handling of this selection and similar titles, click on the reason you do not think it should play. You will be taken to the appropriate screen to take corrective action.
* This event is scheduled at the wrong time
[[File:ReviewPlayedCCAX.png|frameless|right|200px|Review a SmartAlmanac selection]]
* This title shouldn't be in this album
* This event is scheduled at the wrong time: Schedule review screen
* This album shouldn't play in this season
* This title shouldn't be in this album: Prompts to remove title from album
* This season occurs at the wrong time
* This album shouldn't play in this season: Prompts to remove album from season
* SmartAlmanac should never choose this title
* This season occurs at the wrong time: Season editor screen
* SmartAlmanac should never choose this title: Prompts to remove title from all SmartAlmanac albums


=== Keyboard ===
=== Keyboard ===
The keyboard screens on Chime.Center are typically used on a laptop near the organ. MIDI keyboards connected to the local PC hosting the browser will not control the ringing system.
The keyboard screens on Chime.Center are typically used on a tablet or laptop near the organ. MIDI keyboards connected to the local PC hosting the browser will not control the ringing system.


;Record Performance
;Record Performance
:Replicates the local touchscreen and remote control app keyboard screen. This may be useful if you want to use the Music Librarian to work with your recordings after each take.
:Replicates the local touchscreen and remote control app keyboard screen. This may be useful if you want to use the Music menus to add your recordings to Smart Almanac albums after each take.


;Keyboard Instruments
;Keyboard Instruments
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* '''Basic'''
* '''Basic'''
** Homepage and remote screen is defined by administrator
** Homepage and remote screen is defined by administrator
** Can review automatic schedule but not make changes
** Features enabled at administrator's discretion:
** Features enabled at administrator's discretion:
*** Access to remote app
*** Access to remote app
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**** Keyboard recording
**** Keyboard recording
**** Keyboard instrumentation setup
**** Keyboard instrumentation setup
*** Schedule creation and modification
*** Automatic schedule events creation and modification
*** Music library editing and SmartAlmanac season definitions
*** Music library editing and SmartAlmanac season definitions
*** System settings
*** System settings
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All users who have used this account for the Remote Control app must delete it from their phone screens and scan the QR code again to regain remote access.
All users who have used this account for the Remote Control app must delete it from their phone screens and scan the QR code again to regain remote access.


Do not disable the only remaining adminstrator for the system.
Do not disable the only remaining administrator for the system.


=== Settings ===
=== Settings ===