Graphic Controller Operation; Introduction - Studer D950 Operating Instructions Manual

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GRAPHIC CONTROLLER OPERATION

4.1

Introduction

Date printed: 05.08.03
The Graphic Controller (GC) is an essential part of the D950/Vista Digital
System's operation, because it enables the user to utilize all of its en-
hanced functions, such as the snapshots, book-keeping, AutoTouch auto-
mation, and much more. It is also the place where the operating software is
started and shut down – becoming, in fact, the console's main operations
center.
All the operating software – consisting of a large number of individual
files needed for proper operation of the console – is stored on the Control
PC's hard disk. Even if there are hundreds of configuration, automation,
snapshot and related files stored here from previous D950/Vista sessions,
the user basically needs to start only one application program:
D950SYSTEM.EXE
Note: The version of the D950/Vista System software is typically included in the
application name, for example:
The
D950SYSTEM.EXE
dows Shortcut) on the monitor screen:
Note: The D950/Vista System software may also be started from the Windows
Start menu (if programmed).
All the D950 or Vista software runs under Windows NT or Windows 2000
operating system, respectively. All files used by the D950/Vista and all the
files produced by the user (snapshots, mixes, etc.) are fully compatible
with the Windows standard. Which means that they can be copied to other
compatible media (floppy, Iomega ZIP
networked computers), using the Make Backup facility and standard Win-
dows tools and procedures. Long file names (more than eight characters)
are supported.
One of the advantages of using standard Windows techniques is that the
majority of users will already be familiar with operating a PC-based sys-
tem. Because all screen and trackball procedures are derived from the
Windows operating systems, please refer to the appropriate manuals if you
are not familiar with using them.
Operation of the Graphic Controller is also fully Windows-compatible.
Text strings, files, or even pictures can be copied from one location to the
other using the Windows clipboard principle and keyboard shortcuts:
Ctrl+c or Ctrl+Ins will copy to, and Ctrl+v or Shift+Ins will paste from the
clipboard. This technique can be used, for example, to enter repetitive la-
bels into the User Labels, or for copying mixes from one Title to another.
Full use is made of the Windows-standard, context-sensitive menus that
can be accessed by the right trackball button, as well as conventional dou-
SW V3.3
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System
.
D950SYSTEMV3.10.EXE
, represented by one of the following icons (Win-
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, JAZ , or CD-R drives, or other
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