Outline - Sony FLEXICART BFC-1 Installation Manual

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The Flexicart 1) is an automatic cassette changer system that features several VTRs and cassette shelves called "bin units". Using the
Flexicart, efficient recording or program transmission is possible.
The Flexicart console (BFC-1) is 600 mm wide to accommodate VTRs and bin units. You can select from several VTR formats (D-2,
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Betacam SP 2) , S-VHS or DVCAM).
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The VCC 3) interface (RS-232C/422A) allows you to control the Flexicart from an external controller such as a personal computer. You
can also control the Flexicart via its parallel I/O interface.
Optional application software packages for IBM PC/AT
The Flexicart is highly flexible cart machine that is well-suited to today's broadcast business.
Besides this installation manual, there are following manuals for the Flexicart. Refer to them, as necessary.
. Operation manual of the Flexicart (supplied with the BFC-1)
Introduces the Flexicart and, explains how to operate and the message informations output to its display panel.
. Maintenance manual of the Flexicart (supplied with the BFC-1)
Explains how to maintain the Flexicart.
. User's Guides supplied with the BZC-100/BZC-200 series flexible cart machine software.
Explain how to install and start-up the software to control the Fleicart from an IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer. Refer to the
on-line manuals of the software for an explanation of the routine operations.
. Flexicart VCC Interface Specifications (Optional)
Explains the protocol for controlling the Flexicart via the VCC interface.
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1) Flexicart is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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2) Betacam SP is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
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VCC stands for Versatile Cart Controller.
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4) IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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4) compatible personal computers are available from Sony.
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