Pandora Revolution Operation Manual

Revolution
operation manual
The first part of this manual contains an introduction to the user interface, a brief description of the overall operating method and how
to set up a user file, which will enable new users to start familiarising themselves with the system. That is followed in turn by a detailed
description of the Evolution panels and a guide to each of the Revolution colour corrector levels, and their windows as displayed on the
vdu; then a detailed guide to the Vault and User Setups. Lastly there is a description of editing functions, list management and any
other functions not already covered. This manual is designed to be read in the order it is written, and while the reader has access to
a working system; some functions cannot possibly be understood otherwise. It is not, and cannot be, a substitute for personal training.
New users especially should read the introduction to the system first, as there is a considerable degree of interaction between various
parts of it, and a basic understanding of the relationship between them will make operating the Pogle much easier. This chapter contains
some information that refers to specific descriptions of functions, so it is recommended that all users read it, regardless of their existing
knowledge of the Pogle.
The source deck or transport can be either a telecine, vtr or disc; 'code' can be either timecode or filmcode. Where 'vtr' is used it can
mean any non-film source. Where 'grading' is used, it covers all the possible parameters that are controlled, not just colour ones.
Italicised text contains essential points that should be remembered (some printers do not properly print italics, so printed down-loads
may not display them correctly). Evolution panel keys are always in colons (" "); semicolons (' ') usually mean an operating mode.
Various abbreviations and technical terms are used in this manual; it assumes the user has some knowledge of telecines, colour
correctors and related equipment, and a (slight) degree of computer skill. For clarities sake, some of the descriptions and terms used
might not be the same as those used in other descriptions of the equipment.
This manual is based on the software and firmware release versions at the time of writing; updates to either may result in operational
difference. These should be explained in the release notes that open automatically after any relevant updates.
Any suspected bugs should be reported to: service@pandora-int.com.
Any perceived errors in the text can be reported to the Pandora at the same
e-mail address.
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2008 Pandora International Limited 1