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Videonics PowerScript PS4000S Instruction Manual (236 pages)

Postscript Graphics and Character Generator with Timebase Correction

Brand: Videonics | Category: Media Converter | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Introducing Powerscript

11
2 Equipment Setups

23
3 Powerscript Tutorial

39
4 Working with Menus

65
- Standard and Power Menus
  
  66
  - Using Power Menus
    66
  - Table 3 Menu Access Keys
    66
  - Power Menus
    67
- Working with Menus and Menu Controls
  
  68
  - Powerscript Menu Controls
    68
    
    Sliders and Text Values
    69
    
    Moving Menus
    70
    
    Closing Menus
    70
- Menu Navigation Keyboard Controls
  
  71
  - Table 4 Menu Navigation Keys
    71
5 Working with Objects

73
- Examples of Powerscript Objects
  74
- Objects and
  
  75
  - Objects, Page Layers, and Stacking Order
    75
- Placing Objects
  
  76
  - Geometric Objects
    76
  - Graphic Objects
    76
  - Placing Objects / CREATE Menu
    76
    
    Clock Objects
    77
    
    Default Object Attributes
    77
  - Text Objects
    76
  - Placing Objects / GRAPHICS Menu
    77
- Selecting Objects
  
  78
  - Bounding Rectangle and Object Handles
    78
  - Object Handles and Bounding Rectangle
    78
    
    Object Selection Methods
    79
    
    Using the SELECT Menu
    80
- Working with Text Objects
  
  80
  - SELECT Menu
    80
    
    Object Outlines While Editing
    81
  - Selecting and Editing Text
    80
  - Selecting Text in a Text Object
    81
- Working with Graphic Objects
  
  82
  - Deleting Graphic Files
    82
- Changing Object Orientation
  
  84
  - MODIFY Menu
    84
  - Nudging Objects
    85
  - CLIP Menu
    86
- Cutting, Copying, Pasting, and Clearing Objects
  
  86
  - ALIGN Menu
    87
    
    Setting Object Color (Fill)
    88
    
    Creating Object Drop Shadows
    88
- Modifying Object Attributes
  
  87
  - FILL Menu
    88
    
    SHADOW Menu
    89
    
    Creating Object Outlines
    90
    
    OUTLINE Menu
    90
    
    Assigning Attributes to Text Objects
    91
  - TEXT Menu
    91
    
    Using Word Wrap
    92
    
    Using the FONTS Menu
    94
  - FONTS Menu
    94
    
    Determining Attributes Assigned to Text Objects
    95
    
    Deleting Fonts from a PC Card
    95
- Aligning Objects
  
  87
6 Using Powerscript

97
- Starting and Stopping Powerscript
  
  98
  - Doing a System Reset
    98
- Working with Projects
  
  99
  - Saving Projects
    99
  - Using Project Names
    99
  - Using the Project/Page Menu
    100
  - PROJECT/PAGE Menu - Project-Related Options
    100
    
    Creating New Projects
    101
    
    Copying an Existing Project
    101
    
    Renaming an Existing Project
    102
    
    Deleting a Project
    102
    
    Opening an Existing Project
    102
- Working with
  
  103
  - PROJECT/PAGE Menu-Page-Related Options
    103
    
    Selecting a Page to Preview
    104
    
    Creating Pages
    104
    
    Renumbering and Reordering Pages
    104
    
    Saving Pages (Auto Save Option)
    105
    
    Deleting Pages
    106
- Working with Transitions and
  
  106
  - Transitions and Page Duration
    106
    
    TRANSITIONS Menu
    107
    
    TRANSITION EFFECTS Menu
    108
    
    Using Roll and Crawl
    109
  - Roll and Crawl Controls
    109
    
    Table 5 Results of Roll/Crawl Speed Settings
    110
    
    Dynamically Controlling Roll & Crawl
    111
    
    Table 6 Roll & Crawl Speed Controls
    111
- Working with Styles
  
  112
  - Table 7 Powerscript Styles by Function Key
    112
    
    Style Files and Locations
    114
    
    Applying Styles
    114
    
    Creating and Changing Styles
    114
    
    Removing Styles
    115
- Working with Backgrounds
  
  116
- Playing Projects and
  
  118
  - Page Imaging
    118
  - Pre-Rendering Pages
    118
  - Using Play Mode and Edit Mode
    119
  - Using Single Monitor Mode
    119
  - Using the Playback Controls
    119
  - Numeric Keypad Playback Controls
    119
  - Table 8 Play Mode and Edit Mode Controls
    120
- Working with Hot Borders
  
  124
  - Table 9 Hot Border Page Navigation Control Keys
    124
7 Advanced Powerscript Functions

124
- Working with the Safe Title Area
  
  125
- Working with GPI, Time Triggers, and Auto-Start
  
  125
  - Using GPI
    125
  - Using Time Triggers
    127
  - Using Auto-Start
    128
  - Playing a Project from a Remote Location
    128
  - Displaying a Graphic from a Remote Location
    129
- Powerscript Setup
  
  130
  - SETUP Menu
    130
    
    Time & Date Setup
    131
  - SETUP: DATE & TIME Menu
    131
    
    GPI Options
    132
    
    Display Parameters
    132
  - SETUP: DISPLAY Menu
    132
    
    Video Parameters
    133
  - SETUP: VIDEO Menu
    133
    
    Studio Model Settings
    134
  - SETUP: STUDIO Menu
    134
    
    Serial (RS-232) Setup
    135
    
    Internet Settings
    135
    
    PC Card Maintenance
    135
- Working with Files and Directories
  
  136
  - Managing Files and Directories
    137
  - Directory Information and Options
    138
  - PC Card Information
    138
  - File Information and Options
    139
- Working with PC Cards
  
  140
  - Start Cards
    140
  - Creating a Start Card
    141
  - Erasing and Formatting PC Cards
    142
  - SETUP: PC CARD Menu
    142
    
    Using PC Cards
    143
    
    Modifying PC Cards with a Computer
    144
- Using Graphic Files
  
  144
- Remapping the Keyboard
  
  154
  - Table 12 Keyboard Remapping Functions
    154
- About Protocols
  
  158
8 Powerscript Computer Connections

158
- Client/Server Architecture
  
  158
  - Sneaker Net" Connection
    159
- Serial Cable Connection
  
  159
  - Computer Software
    160
  - Ethernet PC Card Compatibility
    160
- Powerscript/Macintosh/Freeppp Configuration
  
  160
  - Configuring PPP
    161
  - Configuring the Powerscript Serial Connection
    163
  - Establishing a Connection
    164
- Using Powerscript with Macintosh Fetch
  
  165
  - Running the Fetch Application
    166
  - Creating a Fetch Shortcut to Powerscript
    167
- Connecting Powerscript with IBM-Compatible Computers
  
  168
  - LAN Configuration
    168
  - Direct Connection Configuration
    170
  - Transferring a File to Powerscript from a Computer
    172
  - Closing the Connection
    172
  - Common FTP Commands
    173
  - Table 13 Common FTP Commands
    173
9 Powerscript Reference

175
- Powerscript Main Menu
  
  176
  - Table 14 Menu Control Keys
    176
- Align Menu
  
  178
- Background Menu
  
  179
- Clip Menu
  
  180
- Create Menu
  
  181
- Files Menu
  
  182
- Fill Menu
  
  183
- Fonts Menu
  
  184
- Graphics Menu
  
  185
- Help Menu
  
  186
- Modify Menu
  
  187
- Outline Menu
  
  188
- Project
  
  189
  - Project Controls
    189
  - Page Controls
    190
- Select Menu
  
  191
- Setup Menu
  
  192
  - Time & Date Setup
    193
  - GPI Options
    194
  - Display Parameters
    194
  - Video Parameters
    195
  - Studio Model Settings
    195
  - Serial (RS-232) Setup
    196
  - Internet Settings
    196
  - PC Card Maintenance
    197
- Shadow Menu
  
  198
- Text Menu
  
  199
- Transitions Menu
  
  200
- Transition Effects Menu
  
  202
  - Table 15 Original Powerscript Fonts
    203
- Font Names
  
  205
- Managing Fonts
  
  205
  - Deleting Fonts
    205
  - Importing Fonts
    206
- Accented Fonts and Special Characters
  
  207
  - Table 16 Accented and Special Characters
    208
Using the Powerscript Mouse and Keyboard

209
- Mouse Basics
  
  209
  - Mouse Pointer (or Cursor)
    209
  - Mouse Buttons and Techniques
    210
  - Mouse Cleaning
    210
- About the Keyboard
  
  211
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    212
Powerscript-Provided Graphic Files

213
- Graphic Illustration Files
  
  213
  - Table 17 Powerscript Graphic Files
    213
- Powerscript Test Patterns
  
  220
  - Table 18 Powerscript Test Pattern Files
    220
Powerscript Control Keys

221
Powerscript Specifications

227
- Powerscript Models
  
  227
- General Specifications
  
  227
- Inputs
  
  227
- Outputs
  
  228
- Digital Control Networking
  
  228
- Video Performance
  
  228
- Timebase Corrector/Synchronizer
  
  228
- Character Generator Performance
  
  229
- Graphics
  
  229
- Roll and Crawl
  
  229
- Keying
  
  230
- Styles
  
  230
- Others
  
  230

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Videonics PowerScript PS4000S Instruction Manual (236 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introducing Powerscript

Powerscript Features

Getting Started

Using this Instruction Manual

2 Equipment Setups

Basic Setup Procedures

Determining Your Equipment Setup

Using Powerscript as a Stand-Alone/Live Device

Using Powerscript as a Primary Input Device

Using Powerscript to Feed a Switcher's DSK (Downstream Key)

Using Powerscript's Internal Key Downstream from a Switcher

Using Powerscript in a Video Production, On-Line Studio

Using Powerscript in Single-Monitor Mode

Completing the Setup

About Cables

3 Powerscript Tutorial

Lesson 1 • Getting Started

Lesson 2 Creating the Opening Page, Adding and Modifying Objects

Lesson 3 • Creating a Background, Saving a Page, and Playing a Page

Lesson 4 Adding the Title Page

Lesson 5 Adding the Credits Page

Lesson 6 • Managing Projects

Lesson 7 Rolling the Credits Page

Lesson 8 • Setting Page Duration and Transitions for the Opening Page

Lesson 9 • Setting a Target Duration for the Title Page

Lesson 10 Playing Back the Project Pages with Transitions

Summary

4 Working with Menus

Standard and Power Menus

Working with Menus and Menu Controls

Menu Navigation Keyboard Controls

5 Working with Objects

Objects and

Placing Objects

Selecting Objects

Working with Text Objects

Working with Graphic Objects

Changing Object Orientation

Cutting, Copying, Pasting, and Clearing Objects

Modifying Object Attributes

Aligning Objects

6 Using Powerscript

Starting and Stopping Powerscript

Working with Projects

Working with

Working with Transitions and

Working with Styles

Working with Backgrounds

Playing Projects and

Working with Hot Borders

7 Advanced Powerscript Functions

Working with the Safe Title Area

Working with GPI, Time Triggers, and Auto-Start

Powerscript Setup

Working with Files and Directories

Working with PC Cards

Using Graphic Files

Remapping the Keyboard

About Protocols

8 Powerscript Computer Connections

Client/Server Architecture

Serial Cable Connection

Powerscript/Macintosh/Freeppp Configuration

Using Powerscript with Macintosh Fetch

Connecting Powerscript with IBM-Compatible Computers

9 Powerscript Reference

Powerscript Main Menu

Align Menu

Background Menu

Clip Menu

Create Menu

Files Menu

Fill Menu

Fonts Menu

Graphics Menu

Help Menu

Modify Menu