Introduction - Sony DVS-9000 User Manual

Introduction

This manual is the User's Guide for the DVS-9000/9000SF Production
Switcher system supporting the SDTV signal format only. The DVS-9000 and
DVS-9000SF have different numbers of M/E banks and input/output signals,
but are otherwise functionally identical.
This manual refers to these generically as the "DVS-9000 system," and
describes principally the operation of the system using the CCP-9000 series of
center control panels.
The User's Guide for the DVS-9000 system comprises two volumes.
Contents of Volume 1
Overview of functions of the DVS-9000 system, and basic switcher operations
including transitions, keys, and wipes.
Contents of Volume 2
DME effects, snapshots, keyframes, and various operations such as setup
which affect the overall system.
Devices and system nomenclature
In this manual, when discussing the principal components of the DVS-9000
system, in place of the formal product names, abbreviated names
characterizing the functions and features are sometimes used. When
distinctions between system configurations must be drawn, the terms in the
second table on this page are used.
Principal components and naming
The formal product names of the principal components of the DVS-9000
system, and the terms used in this manual are as follows.
Formal product name
DVS-9000/9000SF Production Switcher
Processor
BKDS-9470 DME Board Set
CCP-9000-Series Center Control Panel
DCU-8000 Device Control Unit
System nomenclature
The following terms are used for systems, depending on the combination of
installed options, and the signal format.
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Introduction

Term used in this manual
Switcher or switcher processor
DME or DME board set
Control panel or center control panel
DCU