SAM Broadcaster Pro Event Scheduler

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Chapter 10 of 14

The Event Scheduler in SAM Broadcaster Pro

The Event Scheduler lets you trigger automated actions at specific times — adding content to the queue, starting or stopping encoders, or running scripts.

Opening the Event Scheduler

  1. Click Window in the menu bar
  2. Select Event Scheduler

Adding a Scheduled Event

  1. In the Event Scheduler, click the green + button to add a new event
  2. Choose the event type
  3. Set the time and days for the event to run
  4. You can specify multiple times and days within a single event — for example Monday through Friday at 6am, 9am and 12pm
  5. Save the event

Event Types

SAM Broadcaster Pro’s Event Scheduler supports the following event types:

  • Add Files to Queue — adds a category, directory, specific files, a playlist or a URL to the playback queue at the scheduled time. Use this to trigger a pre-recorded show or a specific playlist at a set time.
  • Execute PAL Script — runs a PAL (Playout Automation Language) script at the scheduled time. PAL scripts allow advanced automation beyond the built-in event types.
  • Start/Stop Encoders — starts or stops your streaming encoders at the scheduled time. Useful for scheduled maintenance windows or switching between daytime and overnight streams.

Managing Events

  • To remove an event, select it and click the minus (–) button
  • To edit an event, select it and click the tools/edit button
  • Events can be individually enabled or disabled without deleting them
  • The scheduler shows the ETA of the next event so you can confirm upcoming actions

Scheduling Pre-Recorded Shows

To play a pre-recorded show at a fixed time each week:

  1. Add the show file to your SAM library
  2. Create an Add Files to Queue event
  3. Select the show file or the category it is assigned to
  4. Set the day and time
  5. Set it to repeat weekly