The Spot Server Management System is a compact, simple, fast and powerful controller for video servers. Clip names are clearly visible on 32 backlit LCD display equipped pushbuttons. Individual clips, fill & matte (key) clips, or multiple clips are loaded for playback on up to 8 server channels with a single button push. Playback is started by keystroke or GPI contact closure, and multiple channel rolls are always in perfect frame accurate synchronization. Play lists of trimmed clips (non-destructive edits) can be created and loaded for playback as easily as clips. Spot can operate stand alone, controlling a single server channel or can be combined with the RM-4000 Remote Processor to control up to 8 server channels and 2 VTRs. VTR support includes the ability to create and record new clips from videotape segments with frame accuracy. Also, clips and play lists can be laid off to videotape. The optional TCW window inserter superimposes the loaded clip name and time-code or countdown time on monitor video. The PBUS option allows a video switcher to recall clips and play lists and frame accurately play them. RS-232 interface and PC utility to store/edit/recall panel setups is standard with multi channel system.