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# Source error management

| Parameter                   | Description                                                                                                                                                            |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Switch on ES data loss      | Switch to backup source if video or audio is lost.                                                                                                                     |
| Delay                       | The amount of time between the video or audio loss and the switch to the backup source. Needs to be defined if Switch on ES data loss is activated.                    |
| Slate if no source at start | Display an image when live input is not yet detected. The replacement image can be defined in Video processing>Freeze frame management section (Media Processing tab). |
| Default frame rate          | Default frame rate used when live input is not yet detected. Needs to be defined if Slate if no source at start is activated.                                          |