Sony DME-3000 Product Manual page 77

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Digital Video
Video which is described by discrete voltage levels (represented by numbers) as
opposed to the infinite range of values possible with analog video. Among its
advantages, Digital Video may be copied with little or no change from one
generation to the next.
Distributed Processing
A software technique whereby the master processor (Main CPU) delegates lesser
tasks to other CPU's in the system, thereby freeing its time for more important
work.
DMC Motion Memory
Also called Dynamic Motion Control. The ability for the BVE-9100 editing system
to learn (and repeat) the precise playback speed and direction of a VTR during a
slow motion sequence. Both simple events, with a single slow-motion speed, and
complex events, with ramping speed, freezes, and direction changes fall into the
DMC category.
DME
Sony's term for Digital Multi-Effects.
Downstream Keyer
Also called a DSK, a downstream keyer electronically appears after all other
switcher functions — visually on top of all other layers and buses. Any operations
performed on the switcher M/Es will not affect the downstream key video.
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E-File
The Sony trademarked system for switcher effects memory. One E-File contains a
"snapshot" of the switcher control panel, including all settings and crosspoint
selections.
Edit Data Page
Also known as the Edit Screen, the BVE-9100's main operating menu in which the
editor sets up events and transitions, marks timecode, and manages the EDL.
Editor
An electronic device for controlling and synchronizing a variety of broadcast
production components with frame accuracy. Used to produce television programs.
Also called an "editing system."
EDL
Edit Decision List. A single file stored on the editing system's hard disk that
contains information for each event used in a video program. When re-editing is
required, this information is used to re-create events, exactly as they were initially
recorded. EDL events are comprised of data fields, such as source and record VTR
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